If you could start your audio career over in 2024, what would you do differently? Ben and Carl explore this thought-provoking question, sharing hard-won wisdom on striking the delicate balance between artistic growth and business savvy in today's music industry landscape. Discover practical strategies for developing your craft while building the entrepreneurial skills needed for long-term success. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your career, this episode offers a roadmap for thriving as a creative professional in the modern audio world.


Topics we discuss:

• ⁠⁠Why mastering your craft alone isn't enough to build a sustainable career
• ⁠How to cultivate your artistic community while developing business acumen
• ⁠The unexpected benefits of embracing social media for audio professionals
• Why lifelong learning is crucial for both creative and entrepreneurial growth
• Practical steps for finding your unique balance between art and commerce

Download our free guide: "The Future-Proof Mixing Engineer: 8 Essential Skills for 2024 and Beyond" - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/future-proof-mixing


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Secret Sonics - https://www.instagram.com/secretsonics
Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benwallickmusic/
Carl - https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/

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This episode with edited by Gavi Kutliroff - https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/

In part two of our conversation with mastering legend Dave McNair, Dave offers a treasure trove of practical advice for aspiring mastering engineers. Hear why lifelong learning is the key to audio excellence and how to develop your critical listening skills to create timeless mixes and masters. Get ready for a masterclass in audio wisdom that will transform the way you approach your craft!


Topics we discuss:

• ⁠Why mastering to vinyl might be the ultimate audio challenge (and how Dave plans to tackle it in retirement)
• The surprising power of broad EQ curves in crafting a polished, professional sound
• How to recreate the magic of analog tape compression in the digital realm
• Dave's secret weapon for taming harsh sibilance (hint: it's not a traditional de-esser)
• Why studying classic recordings from the mid-90s is crucial for developing your "internal reference"
• and more!

To learn more about Dave - https://davemcnairmastering.com/

Download our free guide: "The Future-Proof Mixing Engineer: 8 Essential Skills for 2024 and Beyond" - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/future-proof-mixing


Connect with us:

Secret Sonics - https://www.instagram.com/secretsonics
Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benwallickmusic/
Carl - https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/
Dave - https://www.instagram.com/mcsnare/

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This episode with edited by Gavi Kutliroff - https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/

Have a listen to the very first episode of Secret Sonics featuring Carl Bahner! Back in August 2020, during the height of the pandemic, Ben and Carl formed a friendship. We thought it would be fun to revisit this episode and explore Carl's origin story while we take a break to prepare for bringing new guests onto the show. Enjoy!

Original Show Notes - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/9/secret-sonics-058-carl-bahner

Connect with us:

Secret Sonics - https://www.instagram.com/secretsonics
Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benwallickmusic/
Carl - https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/

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Learn more:

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Listen to our Ultimate Mix Reference Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3KNQgSPwNoRaNadSYvc65E?si=d2876096fe7141ae

Dr. Ford is a music producer, mixer, and songwriter based out of Nashville, TN, USA! In our conversation, Dr. Ford shares his journey; from scrubbing toilets as an intern to joining a country band, to eventually producing and mixing for artists around the world. He goes deep on his holistic approach to production, mixing, and maintaining a career in this industry - including keeping in mind if the fix is momentary or constant, making sure everything is phase-aligned, using dynamic EQ and de-harsh-ers, keeping the mids and sides in mind and using mid-side compression, why dual mono is important, and how he uses parallel compression. We also chat about his game-changing trip to Mix with the Masters with Jack Joseph Puig, vocal textures, the rule or threes, the golden ratio, lessons learned from his mom's real estate business, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Dr. Ford at https://www.drford.com/

You can follow Dr. Ford on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/drfordmusic/

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Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

References:
Recording Studio Rockstars episode - https://recordingstudiorockstars.com/rsr136-daniel-ford-secrets-hip-hop-lcr-mixing-powerful-vocals-studio-biz/Ronnie King - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronnie_King
Richie Rich - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Real_Richie_Rich
Sound Kitchen - http://soundkitchen.com/
Soothe2 - https://oeksound.com/plugins/soothe2/
Jack Joseph Puig - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Joseph_Puig
Waves Vitamin - https://www.waves.com/plugins/vitamin#when-eq-isnt-enough-to-boost-masters-vitamin
MAuto Align - https://www.meldaproduction.com/MAutoAligniZotope RX - https://www.izotope.com/en/shop/rx-9-advanced.html
Mike Wells mastering engineer - https://www.dangerousmusic.com/news-press/tribute-to-mike-wells-mastering-engineer
iZotope Tonal Balance - https://www.izotope.com/en/products/tonal-balance-control-2.html
Slate Digital VSX - https://stevenslateaudio.com/vsx

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Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!

Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co 

Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Neenah is a mixing engineer, singer-songwriter, and producer based out of Amsterdam, Netherlands! In our conversation, Neenah shares her journey; from artist to engineer, to attending "Mix with the Masters" with Tony Maserati, to mixing records for artists worldwide. She goes deep on her approach to mixing - how to get drums to knock, getting great results in the box, when to send tracks to analog gear, subtle and creative sidechaining, and when she knows the mix is finished. We also chat about working on music that speaks to her, having her artist project as a creative outlet, letting go of perfection, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Neenah at https://linktr.ee/NeenahMusic

You can follow Neenah on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/neenahmixedit/

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You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -
"Arizona" by Jordan Mitchell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp5m3zeg_Co&ab_channel=JordanMitchell

***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

References:
Xylo Aria - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/2/20/secret-sonics-133-xylo-aria-empowering-women-in-audio
Tony Maserati - https://tonymaserati.com/
Fi Roberts - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/3/27/secret-sonics-138-fi-roberts-magic-in-the-details
Brian Bender - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/4/3/secret-sonics-139-brian-bender-leaning-in-to-authenticity
Fabfilter Saturn 2 - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/saturn-2-multiband-distortion-saturation-plug-in
Daniel Silberman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/3/6/secret-sonics-135-daniel-silberman-driving-the-stereo-bus
Bettermaker Mastering Limiter - https://www.bettermaker.com/mastering-limiter
Statinski - https://www.instagram.com/statinski_mastering/
Knock Plugin by DECAP - https://pluginsthatknock.com/products/knock-plugin
Waves Trackspacer - https://www.wavesfactory.com/audio-plugins/trackspacer/
Fernando Lodeiro - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/1/1/secret-sonics-126-fernando-lodeiro-nurturing-relationships-in-the-studio
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert - https://amzn.to/3MsKFDS
Damian Taylor - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/11/28/secret-sonics-123-damian-taylor-music-productions-deep-thinker

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You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Dee Kei Waddell is a mixing engineer, podcaster, and entrepreneur based out of LA, CA, USA! In our conversation, Dee Kei shares his journey; from playing in bands to opening a recording studio really young, getting a boost of confidence from Leslie Brathwaite at Mix With the Masters, and starting the "Mixing Music" podcast. He goes deep on his approach to mixing - starting with the bass, being aware of his objectivity, thoughts on analog gear, and monitoring. We also chat about believing in the artists he works with, fatherhood, Twitch, having fun doing the work, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Dee Kei at https://www.deekeimixes.com/about

You can follow Dee Kei on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/deekeimixes/

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Click here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -
"Lover" by Genevra Munoa - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXP2JnaEcwE&ab_channel=VariousArtists-Topic

***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

References
Leslie Brathwaite - https://www.instagram.com/lesterbud/
Chris Graham - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/5/2/secret-sonics-095-chris-graham-helping-audio-people-in-his-own-unique-way
“The Mastering Show” - https://themasteringshow.com/
Jesse Ray Ernster - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/8/29/secret-sonics-110-jesse-ray-ernster-going-all-in-on-his-dreams
"Atomic Habits" - https://amzn.to/3M6MNRu
Progressions - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/
Mike McClellan - https://www.instagram.com/mikemcclellanmusic/
Caleb Parker - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/4/secret-sonics-091-caleb-parker-getting-the-most-out-of-a-performance
Tilt saturation plugin - https://www.mixland.io/online-store/TILT-EQ-Plugin-p437766387
The Invisible Limiter - https://aom-factory.jp/products/invisible-limiter/
"The Happiness Project" - https://amzn.to/3jKpdh4
Kids books - deekeiandkayoko.com

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Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!

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You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Rookes is a music producer, remixer, audio engineer, and artist based out of London, UK! In our conversation, Rookes shares her journey; transitioning from artist to producer as the pandemic set in, winning an MPG scholarship, and forming 2% Rising, a network for women and gender minorities in audio. She goes deep on her approach to working with artists, production, programming beats, and remixing. We also chat about the importance of having an abundance mentality, being open to collaborating with people who might have a different workflow than you, finding inspiration from other art, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Rookes at https://www.iamrookes.com/about

You can follow Rookes on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/iamrookes/

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Click here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -
"Narc (Rookes Remix)" by Shar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrJJLNaknjo&ab_channel=SHAR-Topic

***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

References
2% Rising - https://www.2percentrising.com/
Katie Tavini - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/1/24/secret-sonics-081-katie-tavini-mastering-music-with-intent
Ben Parker - https://www.instagram.com/benparkerjnr/
Damian Taylor - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/11/28/secret-sonics-123-damian-taylor-music-productions-deep-thinker
Olga Fitzroy - http://www.olgafitzroy.com/
Emily Lazar - https://www.instagram.com/emilylazarlodge/
Waves Vocal Bender - https://www.waves.com/plugins/vocal-bender#meet-vocal-bender-real-time-voice-manipulation
Waves Vocal Rider - https://www.waves.com/plugins/vocal-rider#how-to-level-vocals-perfectly-in-3-clicks
Ruby Smith - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/3/26/secret-sonics-090-ruby-smith-blending-artistry-and-engineering
No Such Thing Records - https://www.nosuchthingrecords.com/
Enoch Yang - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/31/secret-sonics-119-enoch-yang-forging-an-authentic-path-in-music
Heel of My Hand - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_kgB6S6mbU&ab_channel=RookesMusic
Oblique Strategies - http://stoney.sb.org/eno/oblique.html

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You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Brian Bender is a music producer, mixer, composer, and sound designer based out of LA, CA, USA! In our conversation, Brian shares his journey; coming up in NYC and working with the likes of Philip Glass and Russ Elevado, going freelance, and eventually making his way to LA. He goes deep on his mindsets when capturing bass, mixing, and working with artists and composers. He talks about working with Nate Smith, Dave Holland, and Kris Bowers. We also chat about the importance of timing (in performance, programming, and compression), fostering relationships, psychoacoustic, leaning into your own creative voice, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Brian at https://www.rainbowblonderecords.com/collective/brian

You can follow Brian on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/bdbender/

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You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -
"I Am a Man (Intro)" by Ben Williams - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZoLijWq3rs&ab_channel=BenWilliams-Topic

***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

References
Strong Songs interview - https://strongsongspodcast.com/episode/the-producers-philosophy-with-brian-bender
David Baker - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Baker_(composer)
Russ Elevado - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Elevado
Rainbow Blonde Records - https://www.rainbowblonderecords.com/
Vance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magic
Dave Holland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Holland
Nate Smith - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Smith_(musician)
Brian's Desk - https://umproject.com/The-Motherbrain-1
Nicholas Di Lorenzo - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/17/secret-sonics-117-nicholas-di-lorenzo-pushing-boundaries-beyond-mastering
CC Custom Drums - https://www.candcdrumsusa.com/

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Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!

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You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Fi Roberts is a sound engineer, producer and musician based out of London, England, UK! In our conversation, Fi shares her journey; studying engineering at SAE, coming up in Strongroom studios and transitioning into freelance production and engineering. She goes deep on her approach to production, capturing piano, mixing, and working with artists. We also chat about her extensive use of automation, what building sample libraries is like, doubling down on herself, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Fi at https://www.firoberts.com/about

You can follow Fi on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/fiayana/

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner has an awesome new mindfulness/business podcast for creative freelancers called "Thanks for Thinking." Click here to listen - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking !***

The song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment is not yet released!
"Double Pink" by And Is Phi

***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References
Katie Tavini - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/1/24/secret-sonics-081-katie-tavini-mastering-music-with-intent
Strongroom Studios - https://www.strongroom.com/
Tap Collective - https://www.instagram.com/tappcollective/
Hanakiv - https://www.instagram.com/hanakiv/
Noam Wallenberg - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-038-noam-wallenberg
Native Instrument Una Corda - https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/keys/una-corda/
Eventide Omnipressor - https://www.eventideaudio.com/plug-ins/omnipressor/
Michael Brauer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Brauer
Arturia tape plugin - https://www.arturia.com/products/software-effects/tape-mello-fi/overview
Daniel Silberman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/3/6/secret-sonics-135-daniel-silberman-driving-the-stereo-bus
Acustica Cream - https://www.acustica-audio.com/store/products/cream
Matt Snell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/23/secret-sonics-060-matt-snell
Evan Morgan - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/2/6/secret-sonics-131-evan-morgan-manifesting-intent
Fernando Lodeiro - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/1/1/secret-sonics-126-fernando-lodeiro-nurturing-relationships-in-the-studio
Connor Salmoral - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/7/secret-sonics-049-connor-salmoral


Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!

Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

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-Ben

Anthony J. Resta is a multi-platinum awarded record producer, musician, and composer based in LA, CA, USA! In our conversation, Anthony shares parts of his 3-decades long journey in music and many of the lessons he's learned, and the methods he uses to craft records. He goes deep on his approach to production, being direct with artists, sampling, creating his own tonal soundscapes, and alternative recording approaches that he uses regularly. We also chat about collaboration, longevity, contracts, continued learning and growth, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Anthony at https://onepagelink.com/producer/anthonyjresta

You can follow Anthony on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/anthony.j.resta/

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner has an awesome new mindfulness/business podcast for creative freelancers called "Thanks for Thinking." Click here to listen - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking !***

You can listen to the songs we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in their entirety:
"The Noise (feat. Emp3)" by Ajax Ray O'vaque - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEbpukabMEI&ab_channel=AjaxRayO%27Vaque-Topic

***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References
Duran Duran - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duran_Duran
Bob St. John - https://bobstjohn.com/
Ken Lewis - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/12/secret-sonics-112-ken-lewis-100-gold-records-and-beyond
Decco - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-015-decco
Micro Synth - https://www.ehx.com/products/micro-synth/
Arturia - https://www.arturia.com/products/analog-classics/v-collection/overviewp
Poly-M Moog - https://www.xils-lab.com/products/polym-p-160.html
Jacob Collier Logic Breakdown (e.g.) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Naxu8D0xXVU&ab_channel=JacobCollier
Medazzaland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medazzaland

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!

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You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

Follow along via social media here:
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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Mike Tompa is a record producer, audio engineer, and musician based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada! In our conversation, Mike shares his journey; learning to play classical music really young, transitioning into playing in bands, and seeking out his favorite studio in the UK without having an address or even a way to contact them. He goes deep on his approach to production, working with artists, collaboration, and outsourcing. We also chat about embracing chaos, working on many genres of music, using analog synths, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Mike at https://www.miketompa.com/

You can follow Mike on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/soundsbytompa/

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner has an awesome new mindfulness/business podcast for creative freelancers called "Thanks for Thinking." Click here to listen - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking !***

You can listen to the songs we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in their entirety:
"We Don't Talk Now" by Cinde - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lRnFUmFocY

***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References
Chris Creglia - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/2/secret-sonics-057-chris-creglia
Connor Salmoral - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/7/secret-sonics-049-connor-salmoral
John Mitchell - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Mitchell_(musician)
Outhouse Studios - https://www.outhousestudios.co.uk/
Quad Cortex - https://neuraldsp.com/quad-cortex
Silverstein - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silverstein_(band)
Josh Bowman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/2/13/secret-sonics-132-josh-bowman-intentional-living-and-mixing
Prophet Rev 2 - https://www.sequential.com/product/prophetrev2/
Matt Snell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/23/secret-sonics-060-matt-snell
Cinde - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UmkItoyk0QIRoEQGMhEYz
Tompa - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6RigoUmDx5ol8amajkQS8n

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Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!

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Daniel Silberman is a record producer, engineer, musician, and the owner of Ridgeway Recording in Chicago, IL, USA! In our second conversation on the podcast, Dan brings us up to date on his life; overcoming an illness and an injury, relearning how to play guitar and bass, taking on fewer clients, and giving more to the artists he chooses to work with. He goes really deep on his mixing process, specifically his extensive approach to stereo bus processing. We also chat about monitoring, psychoacoustic, what the Pultec is really doing, saturation, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Daniel at https://www.ridgewayrecording.com/

You can follow Daniel on Social Media
Dan's IG - https://www.instagram.com/liveforthemusik/
Studio IG - https://www.instagram.com/ridgewayrecording/

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner has an awesome new mindfulness/business podcast for creative freelancers called "Thanks for Thinking." Click here to listen - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking !***

You can listen to the songs we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in their entirety:
"Oseh Shalom" by Beth Reinstein - https://soundcloud.com/beth-reinstein/oseh-shalom
"Fall" by Alex Chadwick has yet to be released

***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References
Dan's first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/5/24/secret-sonics-047-daniel-silberman
Michael Brauer - https://www.mbrauer.com/
Tim O’Sullivan - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/7/5/secret-sonics-053-tim-osullivan
Jack Stratton/Vulfpeck - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulfpeck
Goodherz Tupe - https://goodhertz.co/tupe/
SSL Smart Research C1LA - https://vintageking.com/smart-research-c1la
Unfairchild Compressor - http://www.undertoneaudio.com/products/unfairchild
SPL Passeq - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/spl_passeq.html
Nicholas Di Lorenzo - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/17/secret-sonics-117-nicholas-di-lorenzo-pushing-boundaries-beyond-mastering
Ken Lewis - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/12/secret-sonics-112-ken-lewis-100-gold-records-and-beyond
Eric Valentine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Valentine
Greg Wells - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Wells
Craig Bauer - https://www.craigbauer.com/
Ian Sefchick - https://www.instagram.com/magicdeatheye/
Alex Sterling - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/2/21/secret-sonics-085-alex-sterling-building-a-home-for-music-in-nyc
Bob Clearmountain - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Clearmountain
Barefoot MM27 - https://barefootsound.com/micromain27/

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!

Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

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-Ben

Andy Reed is a record producer, engineer, musician, and the owner of Reed Recording Company in Bay City, MI, USA. In our conversation, Andy shares his approach to making recordings by making artists feel comfortable and psyched to be in the studio. He talks about how he can make a record in a day by committing to sounds and using his circle of musician friends to help him track the song. We also chat about building a studio in his basement, mixing while he goes, using the right microphones, being inspired by gear, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Andy at https://www.reedrecordingcompany.com/

You can follow Andy on Social Media
FB - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=767303771
IG - https://www.instagram.com/andy_reed_producer_engineer/

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner has an awesome new mindfulness/business podcast for creative freelancers called "Thanks for Thinking." Click here to listen - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking !***

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - "The World is Mine" by The Legal Matters - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr0WsSwpMF0&ab_channel=TheLegalMatters-Topic

***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References
Joe Montague - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/5/30/secret-sonics-099-joe-montague-going-deep-on-the-ringo-sound
Brendan Benson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brendan_Benson
Verve Pipe - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Verve_Pipe
Jon Friedlander - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-009-jonathan-friedlander
Mike Pepe - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/5/secret-sonics-111-mike-pepe-crafting-the-sound-of-a-band
V251 - https://microphone-parts.com/collections/microphones/products/v-251-tube-microphone
Plugin Alliance Blackbox - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/black_box_analog_design_hg-2.html
Altiverb - https://www.audioease.com/altiverb/
Mrs. Mills Piano - https://www.spitfireaudio.com/originals/#mrs-mills-piano
Sunset Sound Studio 3 - https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/trsunsetsound/
Josh Bowman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/2/13/secret-sonics-132-josh-bowman-intentional-living-and-mixing

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Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!

Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

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-Ben

In this episode, Carl shares his recent experience creating a backing track for a high-stakes live event. Discover how mixing for a live venue requires a complete shift in priorities and techniques compared to crafting tracks for streaming platforms. From exaggerating dynamics to strategically reinforcing rhythmic elements, you'll learn about how to empower performers and electrify live audiences. Get ready to expand your mixing toolkit and approach your next project with a whole new perspective!


Topics we discuss:

• Why standard mixing techniques can fall flat in a live arena
• The counterintuitive approach to dynamics that makes backing tracks pop in a huge venue
• How to strategically reinforce rhythmic elements to keep performers locked in, even in chaotic live conditions
• The secret-sauce of great gang vocals
• Why clear communication about mix decisions is crucial when working with non-audio professionals

Connect with us:

Secret Sonics - https://www.instagram.com/secretsonics
Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benwallickmusic/
Carl - https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/

Thanks to our sponsors!

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Listen to our Ultimate Mix Reference Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3KNQgSPwNoRaNadSYvc65E?si=d2876096fe7141ae



This episode with edited by Gavi Kutliroff - https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/

Xylo Aria is an artist, producer, and educator based out of Melbourne, Australia, and the founder of Music Production for Women, an organization that aims to encourage and empower women who are taking their first steps into music production! In our conversation, Xylo shares her journey; how a bad experience led her to learn how to self-produce and eventually form MPW. We go deep on getting over intimidation at the beginning of learning audio, and her approach to songwriting, production, mixing, use of reverb, and creating space. We also chat about habits, podcasting, delegation, knowing your value, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Xylo at https://www.xyloaria.com/
You can learn more about MPW at https://musicproductionforwomen.com/

You can follow Xylo on Social Media
Xylo IG - https://www.instagram.com/xyloaria/
MPW IG - https://www.instagram.com/musicproductionforwomen/

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner is giving away his Spotify algorithm course to listeners of the show. Go to https://www.carlbahner.com/coaching to learn more***

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - "Think About Yesterday" by Xylo Aria - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1I6eQxD-RI&ab_channel=XyloAria-Topic

***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References
Music Production for Women - https://musicproductionforwomen.com/front-page
Clinton Greery - https://www.instagram.com/clintonmixedthis/
Daniel Anglister - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/11/22/secret-sonics-073-daniel-anglister-how-to-make-impactful-records
Noga Erez - https://nogaerez.com/
Valhalla Supermassive - https://valhalladsp.com/shop/reverb/valhalla-supermassive/
Emia - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/4/secret-sonics-102-anh-le-aka-mia-following-her-artistic-intuition
Atomic Habits - https://amzn.to/3I71eDA

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!

Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

Follow along via social media here:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPod
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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Josh Bowman is a mixing engineer based out of Toronto, ON, Canada! In our conversation, Josh shares his journey; from being a runner at the Warehouse, to taking on various gigs, to finally transitioning into full-time mixing. We go deep on how he was able to leverage a YouTube channel and Instagram to help grow his business and how keeping track of his projects helped him find more artists to work with. We chat about his approach to mixing, mix revisions, loudness and mastering, the technical vs. the emotional elements of a mix, perseverance, work-life balance, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Josh at https://bowmansound.com/

You can follow Josh on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/joshgbowman/
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/joshgbowmanmixingengineer

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner is giving away his Spotify algorithm course to listeners of the show. Go to https://www.carlbahner.com/coaching to learn more***

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - "Sad AF" by Jayde - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOgA6sZt2Xs&ab_channel=JaydeVEVO

***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References
The Warehouse Studios - https://www.warehousestudio.com/
Bryan Adams - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Adams
Travis Ference - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/26/secret-sonics-114-travis-ference-redefining-success-in-music
Soundradix Auto-align - https://www.soundradix.com/products/auto-align/
Connor Salmoral - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/7/secret-sonics-049-connor-salmoral
John Hanes Gearspace Thread - https://gearspace.com/board/q-a-with-engineer-john-hanes/
Jon Castelli - https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli


Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!

Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

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-Ben

Evan Morgan is a mixing engineer and music producer based out of Vancouver, BC, Canada! In our conversation, Evan shares his journey; from touring musician to sitting behind the glass to eventually transitioning into mostly mixing. We go deep on producing from the songwriter's point of view, doing post-production to help manifest the artist's intent, and why workflow is more important than sonics. We also chat about low-end theory and how phase alignment is the key to getting a massive bottom end, mastering, communication, practicing self-care, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Evan at https://evanmorganproductions.com/

You can follow Evan on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/emorganproductions/

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner is giving away his Spotify algorithm course to listeners of the show. Go to https://www.carlbahner.com/coaching to learn more***

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - "Best Rapper Ever" by Tom MacDonald - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y4IAdZ8srA&ab_channel=TomMacDonald

***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References
Arnold Lanni - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold_Lanni
ATC25 speakers - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SCM25A--atc-scm25a-pro-7-inch-3-way-powered-studio-monitors
Soundradix Auto-Align - https://www.soundradix.com/products/auto-align/
CPS Mastering - https://www.cpsmastering.com/
Elisa Pangsaeng - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/2/7/secret-sonics-083-elisa-pangsaeng-allowing-music-to-inspire-audio
Kristian Montano - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/10/25/secret-sonics-069-kristian-montano
Evan's YouTube tutorial for "Best Rapper Ever" - https://youtu.be/BhajYuQkysQ


Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Sam Moses is a mastering engineer and the owner of Moses Mastering in Nashville, TN, USA! In his second episode on the podcast, Sam brings us up to date on his life; how a serious car crash forced him to accept help, embrace community, and not define his worth by his productivity. He shares insights on why saying no is often important, setting your own terms for the music you work on, podcasting, and his hot take on Dolby Atmos. We also go deep on his approach to mastering, the difference between mixing and mastering and how he can do both successfully and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Sam at https://www.mosesmastering.com/

You can follow Sam on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/mosesmastering/

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner is giving away his Spotify algorithm course to listeners of the show. Go to https://www.carlbahner.com/coaching to learn more***


You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - "Bad At Parties" by Helena Meyer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlJX-Z1J1PA&ab_channel=HelenaMayer-Topic

***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References
Sam’s first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-035-sam-moses
Steve Ornest - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/1/23/secret-sonics-129-steve-ornest-fostering-a-community-with-music
Ken Scott - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Scott
Mastering Pizza - https://amzn.to/3AKNsU0
Ep. of his podcast where they interview their wives - https://attackandreleaseshow.fireside.fm/108
“Atomic Habits” - https://amzn.to/3u9gTy3
Dolby Atmos - https://www.dolby.com/technologies/dolby-atmos/#gref
Helena Meyer - https://helenamayermusic.com/
Josh Zegan - https://www.instagram.com/joshzegan
OTT - https://splice.com/plugins/3788-ott-vst-au-by-xfer-records
Ratatat - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratatat


Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Steve Ornest is a music producer, engineer, mixer, musician, and co-owner of Total Access Recording in Redondo Beach, CA, USA! In our conversation, Steve shares his journey; from working in the studio at an early age, to meeting acclaimed producer Wyn Davis and eventually partnering up with Wyn as a co-owner of Total Access Recording. He shares insights on tapping into local talent, building relationships, and being a conduit for the artists he works with. We also talk about working with Mixerman and Ken Scott, overcoming workaholicism, Total Access's new rehearsal space, zooming out and appreciating the journey, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Steve at https://www.tarecording.com/staff

You can follow Steve on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/steveornest/

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner is giving away his Spotify algorithm course to listeners of the show. Go to https://www.carlbahner.com/coaching to learn more***

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - "War Profiteer" by Jokers Hand - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJGByeVH-n8

***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References
The Six-Figure Creative episode - https://6figurecreative.com/is-the-antiquated-commercial-recording-studio-dream-dead-maybe-not-with-steve-ornest/
Fernando Lodeiro - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/1/1/secret-sonics-126-fernando-lodeiro-nurturing-relationships-in-the-studio
Travis Ference - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/26/secret-sonics-114-travis-ference-redefining-success-in-music
Wyn Davis - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_Access_Recording
Total Access Recording - https://www.tarecording.com/
Mixerman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-017-eric-sarafin-aka-mixerman
Ken Scott - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Scott
How Music Works - https://amzn.to/3qTEuAT
Saturn - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/saturn-2-multiband-distortion-saturation-plug-in
Decapitator - https://www.soundtoys.com/product/decapitator/
Plugin Alliance SVT - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/ampeg_svtvr_classic.html
Recording Studio Rockstars - https://recordingstudiorockstars.com/category/podcast/


Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

Follow along via social media here:
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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Matt Rifino is a music mixer and audio engineer based out of New Jersey, USA! In our conversation, Matt shares his journey; mixing from an early age, working at Avatar Studios, and mixing live music shows on NBC's "The Today Show." He shares insights on how to mix for live TV, how to make sure your mixes translate on consumer devices, and how TV mixing helps him mix better for artists in his personal mixing work. We also talk about overcoming burnout, quitting alcohol, becoming friends with the people you work with, becoming a life-long student, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Matt at https://www.mattrifinomusicmixer.com/

You can follow Matt on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/magicmatt_mixing/

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner is giving away his Spotify algorithm course to listeners of the show. Go to https://www.carlbahner.com/coaching to learn more***


You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - "Nightbird (Companion)" by Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irHNpO2n334&ab_channel=ConnorBrackenandtheMotherLeedsBand-Topic

***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References
Matt's WCA episode - https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-322-with-matthew-rifino/
The Today Show - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Today_(American_TV_program)
Willie Green - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/1/9/secret-sonics-127-willie-green-being-true-to-artistic-intent
Valhalla Verb - https://valhalladsp.com/
Soothe - https://oeksound.com/plugins/soothe2/
Al Schmitt - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Schmitt


Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

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-Ben

Paul "Willie Green" Womack is a music producer, mixer, and artist based out of Brooklyn, NY, USA! In our conversation, Willie shares his journey from the Berklee College of Music to producing and mixing independent hip hop in Brooklyn. He shares insights on having professionalism and confidence, the importance of sleep, enjoying the journey, serving the music, and bringing others into your creative process. We go deep on NFTs, immersive audio, the diminishing value of art in a noisy content-driven world, and how the music industry spreads artists too thin. We also go deep on his project "Press Play" where Willie created sonic art from visual works of art in order to enhance said visual art exhibition! Check it out!

You can learn more about Willie at https://www.williegreenmusic.com/

You can follow Willie on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/williegreen1/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/williegreen1

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner is giving away his Spotify algorithm course to listeners of the show. Go to https://www.carlbahner.com/coaching to learn more***


You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - "Stonefruit" by Armand Hammer/The Alchemist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S3gEfqPQlM&ab_channel=ArmandHammer-Topic

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References
Fernando Lodeiro - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/1/1/secret-sonics-126-fernando-lodeiro-nurturing-relationships-in-the-studio
Smokey Robinson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smokey_Robinson
Backwoodz Studioz - https://backwoodzstudioz.com/
super chron flight brothers - https://backwoodzstudioz.com/products/super-chron-flight-brothers-cape-verde
Damian Taylor - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/11/28/secret-sonics-123-damian-taylor-music-productions-deep-thinker
“Nightmares.” - Open Mike Eagle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSf7RvaSS4A&ab_channel=OpenMikeEagle
Press Play - https://williegreen.bandcamp.com/album/press-play
Sonic Photo app - https://www.skytopia.com/software/sonicphoto/
Haram record - https://armandhammer.bandcamp.com/album/haram
What’s Going On Marvin Gaye - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDK7TiEiMOI&ab_channel=MarvinGayeVEVO
RX - https://www.izotope.com/en/products/rx.html
Spectral Layers - https://www.steinberg.net/spectralayers/

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.


Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping me edit this episode!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

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-Ben

Fernando Lodeiro is a music producer and mixing engineer based out of Brooklyn, NY, USA! In our conversation, Fernando shares his journey from Venezuela to New York via Berklee College of Music. He shares stories from working at the legendary Avatar Studios, working with Esperanza Spalding, Paul McCartney, and many more. We go deep on his pivot into freelancing, work ethic, work-life balance, nurturing relationships, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Fernando at https://www.fernandolodeiro.com/

You can follow Fernando on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/ferninthestudio/

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner is giving away his Spotify algorithm course to listeners of the show. Go to https://www.carlbahner.com/coaching to learn more***


You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - "A Fresh New Bleed of Skyline" by Sixty - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meFgEsBvhSw&ab_channel=SIXTY

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References
Travis Ference - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/26/secret-sonics-114-travis-ference-redefining-success-in-music
Avatar Studios - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_Station_(recording_studio)
John Mayer in Avatar Studios video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eWrQzNJgC8&ab_channel=johnmayerVEVO
Ben’s episode on Progressions - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/episode/ben-wallick
William Bowser - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/12/12/secret-sonics-125-william-bowser-staying-ahead-of-the-curve
Claude Kelly - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claude_Kelly
Tchad Blake - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tchad_Blake
Esperanza Spalding - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esperanza_Spalding
Andrew Maury - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuition
Joe Laporta - https://sterling-sound.com/engineer/joe-laporta/
Brian Lucy - http://magicgardenmastering.com/
Rave on Buddy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rave_On_Buddy_Holly
Roy Hendrickson - https://www.instagram.com/royhend/
Kisses on the Bottom - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kisses_on_the_Bottom
Fatso - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/special-processing/fatso.html
Monster Compressor - http://looptrotter.com/pl/monster-compressor/

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Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

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-Ben

Noam Wallenberg is a music producer, audio engineer, mixing engineer and guitarist based out of Chicago, IL, USA! This episode originally aired on March 22nd, 2020.

You can learn more about Noam here: https://www.raxtrax.com/staff

You can follow Noam on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noamwallenberg/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noam.wallenberg

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t
Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References
Rick Barnes - https://www.raxtrax.com/staff
Rax Trax Recording Studios - https://www.raxtrax.com
Paranoid Android - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHiGbolFFGw
SSL 4000 Series Console - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid_State_Logic#4000_series
Chris Lorde-Alge (CLA) - https://www.chrislordalge.com/
Reverb's Motown Sound Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TysRGMSjtpQ
Chicago Music Exchange - https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/
Vulfpeck - https://vulfpeck.com/
Woody Goss - https://woodygoss.bandcamp.com/
May Erlewine - https://www.mayerlewine.com/
Christine Hucal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kvm_Ux0DHE
"Fat Boys in the Gym of Love" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxBxv5fDgf8
Greg Calbi - https://sterling-sound.com/engineer/greg-calbi/
Howie Weinberg - https://www.howieweinbergmastering.com/
Beyerdynamic DT 880 - https://amzn.to/2xSaADM
Noah Georgeson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noah_Georgeson
Ira Glass Quote - https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/309485-nobody-tells-this-to-people-who-are-beginners-i-wish
Listento by Audiomovers - https://audiomovers.com/

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Elisa Pangsaeng is a music producer, audio/mixing/mastering engineer based out of Vancouver, BC, Canada! This episode originally aired on February 7, 2021.

In this episode, check out Elisa's journey; how she got involved in music production and later mastering, her approach to mastering, what to look for in monitors, why she doesn’t usually reference while mixing and mastering, how mastering has improved other aspects of the production process for her and so much more! Check it out!

You can find out more about Elisa at http://www.cpsmastering.com/#engineers

You can find Elisa on Social Media

IG: https://www.instagram.com/catpictures/

***Catch me on the latest episode of Progressions with former guest Travis Ference here - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/episode/ben-wallick ***

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References

Braeden “Pockets” Rangno - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/12/6/secret-sonics-074-braeden-pockets-rangno-getting-to-the-heart-of-the-record
Tim Crich Book - https://amzn.to/3aGvrK3
Monarch Studios - https://monarchstudios.com/
Brock McFarlane - http://www.cpsmastering.com/#engineers
CPS Mastering - http://www.cpsmastering.com/
Tegan and Sara - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tegan_and_Sara
KNIF Audio (Eksa and vari-mu) - https://knifaudio.com/
Magic Death Eye - http://magicdeatheye.com/stereo-compressor/
DMG Plugins (Limitless) - https://www.dmgaudio.com/products_limitless.php
ATC 100 - http://atcloudspeakers.co.uk/hi-fi/loudspeakers/classic-series/scm100-2/
Focal Clear - https://amzn.to/39WKcJv
Hafler M5 - https://hafler.com/pdf/archive/LIT10952_HaflerM5_man.pdf
Chris Creglia - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/2/secret-sonics-057-chris-creglia
Wavelab - https://new.steinberg.net/wavelab/
Weiss De-esser - https://www.softube.com/deess

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

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Feel free to reach out with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!

Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

In this episode, Ben and Carl discuss how their respective backgrounds as a bassist and a drummer shape their approach to music production and mixing. They delve into the influence of their live performance experiences and traditional training on their production techniques, emphasizing intentionality and minimalism. 

Topics we discuss:

• Intentionality and minimalism
• Pacing and instrumentation
• Simplicity in arrangements - adding character, not clutter 
• The physicality of low end in mixing

Connect with us:

Secret Sonics - https://www.instagram.com/secretsonics
Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benwallickmusic/
Carl - https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/

Thanks to our sponsors!

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Learn more:

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Listen to our Ultimate Mix Reference Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3KNQgSPwNoRaNadSYvc65E?si=d2876096fe7141ae



This episode with edited by Gavi Kutliroff - https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/

William Bowser is a mixing engineer and the co-owner of Quality Touch Studios based out of La Plata, MD, USA! In his second episode on Secret Sonics, William shares his thoughts on staying ahead of the curve when it comes to technology, industry trends, Atmos, and spatial audio. He talks about why it's important to be a professional and surround yourself with a team of professionals. We go deep on playing the long game, work ethic, personal growth and development, mental health, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about William at https://qualitytouchstudios.com/the-engineers/blog/william-bowser

You can follow William on Social Media
FB - https://www.facebook.com/williambowserqts
IG - https://www.instagram.com/william_bowser_qts/

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner is giving away his Spotify algorithm course to listeners of the show. Go to https://www.carlbahner.com/coaching to learn more***


You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - "Tick Tock" by James Worthy and Big Gipp - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pobqlM6qiqA&ab_channel=JamesWorthyMusic

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References
William's first episode on Secret Sonics - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/10/18/secret-sonics-068-william-bowser
Ken Lewis - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/12/secret-sonics-112-ken-lewis-100-gold-records-and-beyond
Dolby Atmos - https://www.dolby.com/technologies/dolby-atmos/#gref
SAS monitors - https://sasacousticdesignfirm.com/
Andrew Maury - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuition
Howie Weinberg Acustica - https://www.acustica-audio.com/store/products/hwmc
Metric AB - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/adptr_metricab.html
Dave Pensado - https://www.pensadosplace.tv/
Damian Taylor - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/11/28/secret-sonics-123-damian-taylor-music-productions-deep-thinker
Ozone - https://www.izotope.com/en/products/ozone.html
Pro Q3 - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-q-3-equalizer-plug-in
Soothe 2 - https://oeksound.com/plugins/soothe2/
Matt Garber - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-042-matthew-garber
Finneas - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finneas_O%27Connell
Snarky Puppy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snarky_Puppy

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.


Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Arnob Bal is a music producer, composer, audio engineer, and podcaster based out of Mumbai, India, and Toronto, Canada! In his second episode on Secret Sonics, Arnob shares his thoughts on balancing play with work, pursuing learning and growth, attempting to be present, and showing up for the music you've committed to make. We go deep on his production work with the artist Mali, his personal musical projects, exploring alternative versions of tension and release, philosophical lessons from Hegel, Daoism, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Arnob at https://flossdailyproductions.com/

You can follow Arnob on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/arnobbal/

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner is giving away his Spotify algorithm course to listeners of the show. Go to https://www.carlbahner.com/coaching to learn more***


You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - "Age of Limbo" by Mali - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbDBRsOhpRA&ab_channel=MaliManojMusic

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References
Arnob's first episode on Secret Sonics - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/11/15/secret-sonics-072-arnob-bal-nomadic-journeys-of-a-record-producer
My episode on Arnob’s podcast - https://flossdailyproductions.com/2021/05/19/ep-21-ben-wallick/
Mali’s record - https://open.spotify.com/album/6159SMEuKlw2odRgPKtc3U?autoplay=true
Kristian Montano - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/10/25/secret-sonics-069-kristian-montano
Arnob’s podcast - https://flossdailyproductions.com/podcast/
The Attack and Release Show - https://attackandreleaseshow.fireside.fm/
Darrick Atwater - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/25/secret-sonics-105-darrick-atwater-going-deep-on-sound-design
Damian Taylor - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/11/28/secret-sonics-123-damian-taylor-music-productions-deep-thinker
Brian Eno Oblique Methods - https://www.enoshop.co.uk/product/oblique-strategies.html
Rachmaninov Prelude D major op 23 no 4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qoPDQzXVmk&ab_channel=newFranzFerencLiszt
Second Naivete - https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/2015/03/29/ricoeur-on-the-second-naivete/
Hegel - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hegelianism#:~:text=Hegelianism%20is%20the%20philosophy%20of,called%20the%20Idea%20by%20Hegel.
Daoism - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taoism
Idioteque - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svwJTnZOaco&ab_channel=Radiohead-Topic

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.


Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

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-Ben

Damian Taylor is a 7-time Grammy-nominated producer/mixer/engineer based out of LA, CA, USA! In our chat, Damian shares knowledge and insights from his vast career including the differences between music scenes across the globe, working with Bjork, gender inclusivity in our industry, and the importance of having a creative process. We go deep on his approach to staying creative and inspired, the importance of sleep, being in service of artists, fostering a life-long approach to learning, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Damian at https://www.damiantaylor.com/

You can follow Damian on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/hereisdamian/

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner is giving away his Spotify algorithm course to listeners of the show. Go to https://www.carlbahner.com/coaching to learn more***


You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - "Trial by Fire" by Odette - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUJLId_q_2w&ab_channel=ODETTEVEVO

I made a Spotify playlist of some of the records referenced here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0xuAV6SgxUH3CeUPvteIne?si=4762f8802a294268

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References
Travis Ference - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/26/secret-sonics-114-travis-ference-redefining-success-in-music
Unkle - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unkle
The Prodigy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prodigy
Bjork - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bj%C3%B6rk
Guy Sigsworth - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Sigsworth
The Complete Producer Network - https://www.completeproducer.net/
The Arcade Fire - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcade_Fire
Sprawl 2 and Ready to Start Remixes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbB1N00UdIs&ab_channel=JamesMcCreesh and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehruYglx9LM&ab_channel=ArcadeFireTube
Odette - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odette_(musician)
Emily Lazar - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Lazar
This is Your Brain on Music - https://amzn.to/3nYQb7P
Mix Accelerator - https://knowledge.completeproducer.pro/mapwaitlist
Timbaland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timbaland
Jimmy Douglas - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Douglass
Damian’s Kit Page - https://kit.co/HereIsDamian
It’s All in Your Head - https://amzn.to/3D2b5aa
Morning Pages - https://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/
Franc Tetaz - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran%C3%A7ois_T%C3%A9taz
Unfair Advantage (book) - https://amzn.to/3cTEVmX
Noah Kagan - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF2v8v8te3_u4xhIQ8tGy1g

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.


Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

Follow along via social media here:
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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Ava King is a producer and singer-songwriter based out of LA, CA, USA! In our chat, Ava shared her journey; from budding journalist to becoming a TV personality in China to studying music production over the internet and making her way over to Los Angeles. We chat about lessons learned from her mentor Rob Cavallo, her approach to songwriting and arrangement, and working in service of female artists. We also go deep on staying sober, leading a life of learning and growth, enjoying the journey and so much more! Check it out!

You can follow Ava on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/avakingmusic/
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1CMAqoO9q2gSPBPxvvRXqo?si=V6snt1xbRHGiUyHTxLsEhA

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner is giving away his Spotify algorithm course to listeners of the show. Go to https://www.carlbahner.com/coaching to learn more***


You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - "Future Ex" by LEA and Ava King - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Dh5j2KM2FM&ab_channel=VariousArtists-Topic

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References
Carl Bahner - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/10/secret-sonics-116-carl-bahner-serving-and-nurturing-artists
Berklee Online - https://welcome.online.berklee.edu/learn-music-online.html?pid=4897&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=bol-gen-google-adwords-us-text-brand-best-offer-4897&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-eeMBhCpARIsAAZfxZAUtC0JwsbPX_8_iWtHTY-UHvfNDFahftfiyYILRqzH98_6PnH-eAAaApyQEALw_wcB
Rob Cavallo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Cavallo
Still Dre - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CL6n0FJZpk&ab_channel=DrDreVEVO
Shaper Box - https://www.cableguys.com/shaperbox.html
Tell me something true - Rob Bell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tcypklEjps&ab_channel=TellMeSomethingTruePodcast
Damian Taylor - https://www.damiantaylor.com/
The Complete Producer Network - https://www.completeproducer.net/
Lalisa Money - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNCWe_6HAM8&ab_channel=BLACKPINK
Justin Bieber Anyone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIK3azN4w34&ab_channel=JustinBieberVEVO
Oak Felder - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak_Felder
Ian Kirkpatrick - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Kirkpatrick_(record_producer)
Joe Grasso - https://www.instagram.com/joegrassomix/


Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.


Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

Follow along via social media here:
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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Casey Cavaliere is a music producer, audio engineer, guitarist and songwriter currently based out of Atlanta, GA, USA! In our chat, Casey shares his journey; from guitarist in the band The Wonder Years to producing for other artists, helping with artist development, and podcasting. We chat about working with Joe Chiccarelli, remote production methods, collaboration, as well as going deep on his approach to guitar production for records, bringing out the emotion of a mix, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Casey at http://www.caseycavaliere.com/

You can follow Casey on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/case_rock/

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner is giving away his Spotify algorithm course to listeners of the show. Go to https://www.carlbahner.com/coaching to learn more***


The song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment isn't out yet but you can follow the artist Vanity Draft here - https://www.instagram.com/vanitydraft_/

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - https://discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References
The Wonder Years - https://www.thewonderyearsband.com/
The Record Process Podcast - https://www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocess
Carl Bahner - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/10/secret-sonics-116-carl-bahner-serving-and-nurturing-artists
Spinal Tap - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_Spinal_Tap
Popstar w/ Andy Samberg - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popstar:_Never_Stop_Never_Stopping
Working With Podcast - https://carlpullein.podbean.com/
Joe Chiccarelli - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Chiccarelli
Frank Zappa - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Zappa
Vance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magic
Steve Evetts - https://www.instagram.com/steveevetts/
Listento - https://audiomovers.com/wp/
Lucas Gienow - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/10/4/secret-sonics-066-lucas-gienow
Marshall Jubilee (silver) - https://marshall.com/marshall-amps/products/amps/vintage-reissues/2555x
Fender Supersonic - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SupSon22BD--fender-super-sonic-22-22-watt-1x12-inch-tube-combo-amp-blonde
STL Tones - https://www.stltones.com/
Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com/
Finneas - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finneas_O%27Connell
Jesse Ray Ernster - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/8/29/secret-sonics-110-jesse-ray-ernster-going-all-in-on-his-dreams
Darrick Atwater - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/25/secret-sonics-105-darrick-atwater-going-deep-on-sound-design
True Level Studio - https://www.truelevelstudio.com/


Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.


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-Ben

John McLucas is a pop producer, mixer, and mentor, based out of the USA! In our chat, John shares his journey; from rock/metal drummer to pop producer. We talk about reverse engineering a lifestyle that works for him, lessons learned about personal branding from Gary Vee, and living a digital nomad lifestyle. John also shares his approach to community building and outreach, mixing on headphones, having patience and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about John at https://www.johnmclucas.com/

You can follow John on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/john_mclucas/

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "Phone a Friend" by Lia Farrington & John McLucas & Bryce Ancil - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C2BI0KzL9M&ab_channel=VariousArtists-Topic

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - https://discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References
Austin Hull - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/5/16/secret-sonics-097-austin-hull-a-fresh-approach-to-pop-music
Build a Story Brand - https://amzn.to/3mR8MC7
Carl Bahner - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/10/secret-sonics-116-carl-bahner-serving-and-nurturing-artists
Enoch Yang - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/31/secret-sonics-119-enoch-yang-forging-an-authentic-path-in-music
VSX - https://stevenslateaudio.com/vsx
Audeze - https://www.audeze.com/
Chris Graham - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/5/2/secret-sonics-095-chris-graham-helping-audio-people-in-his-own-unique-way
Warren Huart - https://www.instagram.com/warrenhuart/
Drum Monkey Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq4cRVnBSkc&ab_channel=JohnMcLucas
Pro Mix Academy - https://promixacademy.com/
75 Hard - https://andyfrisella.com/pages/75hard-info

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Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!

Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Enoch Yang is a music producer and the head of A&R at That Pitch, based in Charlotte, NC, USA! In our conversation, Enoch shares his journey; finding himself and exploring new music, working in live sound, having mentorships and eventually transitioning into a career working with Mark Eckert. We also talk about positioning himself as a remix producer, and centering his work around his mental health so that he can sustain a fruitful career in music. Enoch also shares some great tips for finding success in music as well as in the world of sync. Check it out!

You can learn more about Enoch at https://www.enochyang.com/

Save 20% with promo code "Sonics" at https://www.thatpitch.com/

You can follow Enoch on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/_enochyang/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/enochyangmusic

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "Never Not Miss You (Enoch Yang Remix)" by Mallory Pacific - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piQtHoHC8e0&ab_channel=malloryisemotional

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - https://discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References
Mark Eckert - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/5/31/secret-sonics-048-mark-eckert
John Mayer Album - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Where_the_Light_Is_(John_Mayer_album)
1975 album - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_1975_(album)
The Human Condition by Jon Bellion - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Human_Condition_(Jon_Bellion_album)
Adam Watts - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Watts_(musician)
Moshe Ackerman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/20/secret-sonics-007-mo-ackerman
Terror Jr - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terror_Jr

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.


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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Antonia Gauci is a mixing engineer, music producer, and artist based out of Sydney, Australia! In our conversation, Antonia talks about balancing her engineering and artistic paths, as well as her approach to vocal production and mixing. She goes deep on her approach to reverb, reverb automation, and going out of the box. We also talk about dedicating herself to the music she works on, finding management, and practicing self-care! Check it out!

You can learn more about Antonia at https://www.antoniagauci.com/

You can follow Antonia on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/antoniagauci/

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "Urania (Beyond the Clouds)" by Indira Elias - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7wqtFaIG-A&ab_channel=IndiraElias

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - https://discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References
Ruby Smith - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/3/26/secret-sonics-090-ruby-smith-blending-artistry-and-engineering
Australian Institute of Music - https://aim.edu.au/
Travis Ference - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/26/secret-sonics-114-travis-ference-redefining-success-in-music
Gauci - https://gauci.bandcamp.com/album/gauci
Simon Berckelman - http://goldenretrieverstudios.com/selected-discography
Ken Lewis - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/12/secret-sonics-112-ken-lewis-100-gold-records-and-beyond
Golden Retriever - http://goldenretrieverstudios.com/
Smart CL1A - https://vintageking.com/smart-research-c1la
Fairchild 660 - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/compressors-limiters/fairchild-tube-limiter-collection.html
Andrew Maury - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuition
Bounce Butler - https://www.bouncebutler.com/
Valhalla - https://valhalladsp.com/shop/reverb/valhalla-vintage-verb/
AMS RMX 16 - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/reverbs/rmx-16-expanded.html
Rob Kinelski - https://www.robkinelski.com/
Ryan Lewis - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Lewis
Ethiopiques - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89thiopiques
Brian Lucey - http://magicgardenmastering.com/

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.


Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!


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Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!

Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Nicholas Di Lorenzo is a mastering engineer and the owner of Panorama Mixing and Mastering based out of Melbourne, Australia! In our second conversation on the podcast Nick talks about creating content for his YouTube channel and podcast and we go deep on how he uses his content to better serve the artists he works with. We also talk about not being afraid of acting on your ideas, setting boundaries versus going above and beyond to serve your clients, and we dive deep into his approach to mastering in the "Sauce" segment where we further breakdown last week's song and get the full picture including mastering involved! Check it out!

You can learn more about Nicholas at https://www.panoramamastering.com.au/

You can follow Nicholas on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/panorama_mastering/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoVoTETPIUeaXarCTRl_LIg

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "Daze with You" by Megaflower - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgENvwcAvmY&ab_channel=MEGAFLOWER

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - https://discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References
Nick's first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/28/secret-sonics-052-nicholas-di-lorenzo
Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoVoTETPIUeaXarCTRl_LIg
Travis Ference - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/26/secret-sonics-114-travis-ference-redefining-success-in-music
After Mastering - https://www.instagram.com/aftermastering/
Steve Jobs - https://amzn.to/3DRE80W
Daniel Grimmett - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/3/21/secret-sonics-089-daniel-grimmett-helping-music-producers-succeed
Carl Bahner - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/10/secret-sonics-116-carl-bahner-serving-and-nurturing-artists
Craig Bauer - https://www.craigbauer.com/
Connor Salmoral - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/7/secret-sonics-049-connor-salmoral
Pete Lyman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/11/secret-sonics-103-pete-lyman-how-to-cut-a-record
Kelvin Toneshaper - https://www.toneprojects.com/kelvin-tone-shaper.html
Blackbox - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/black_box_analog_design_hg-2.html

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.


Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!


You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co


***If you want the show to continue to improve, feel free to fill out a listener survey here: https://forms.gle/BWKmS4YmESYid5rh8 ***

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Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!

Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Carl Bahner is a music producer, mixing engineer and problem solver based out of Lancaster, PA, USA! In our second conversation on the podcast Carl talks about mixing C-pop and having the infrastructure set up to succeed doing remote mixing during the pandemic. We go deep on his new venture as a business coach for producers and he shares his approach to finding artists to reach out to and nurturing those relationships. We also talk about specializing within our field and delegating jobs others can do better than you, how to raise your rates, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Carl at https://www.carlbahner.com/

You can follow and reach out to Carl on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "Daze with You" by Megaflower - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgENvwcAvmY&ab_channel=MEGAFLOWER

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - https://discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References
Carl's first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/9/secret-sonics-058-carl-bahner
Laurence Larson - https://www.instagram.com/lllarsonmusic/
Ken Lewis - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/12/secret-sonics-112-ken-lewis-100-gold-records-and-beyond
BTS - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BTS
C-pop - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-pop
Megaflower - https://www.instagram.com/megaflowerr/
The Wombats - https://www.instagram.com/wombatsofficial/
Nicholas Di Lorenzo - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/28/secret-sonics-052-nicholas-di-lorenzo
Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com/
Eventide Quadravox - https://www.eventideaudio.com/plug-ins/quadravox/

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

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Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!
 
Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

In this episode, Ben and Carl discuss the transition from being live performers to working in the studio. They share personal anecdotes and insights into the skills and experiences that have informed their studio work, such as checking egos, understanding tempo, effective communication, conflict resolution, and the importance of arrangement. They also highlight the unique nuances of live versus studio performances and how knowing many songs can expand creative possibilities.



Topics we discuss:

• Serving the song and checking the ego at the door
• The importance of tempo 
• Interpersonal skills and conflict resolution
• Live arrangements and studio adaptations
• Learning songs efficiently

Connect with us:

Secret Sonics - https://www.instagram.com/secretsonics
Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benwallickmusic/
Carl - https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/

Thanks to our sponsors!

Progressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen

Learn more:

https://www.benwallick.com/
https://www.carlbahner.com/

370 Social Media Ideas for Studio Pros - https://branding.carlbahner.com/free-social-media-prompts


Listen to our Ultimate Mix Reference Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3KNQgSPwNoRaNadSYvc65E?si=d2876096fe7141ae



This episode with edited by Gavi Kutliroff - https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/

Thomas Weathers is a mixer, producer, and audio engineer based out of Denver, CO, USA. In our conversation Thomas shared his journey; committing to music, moving to Colorado, and maintaining a presence on the internet. We go deep on his approach to mixing inside of LUNA, using tech-forward stuff like the Slate VSX to help him reference and get quicker and better results, getting a big low end in hip hop music, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Thomas at https://tommydecibel.com/

You can follow Thomas on Social Media
FB - https://www.facebook.com/TommyDecibel
IG - https://www.instagram.com/thomasweathers/


Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - https://discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References
Slate VSX - https://stevenslateaudio.com/vsx
Matthew Weiss - http://weiss-sound.com/
Fairchild 670 UAD - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/compressors-limiters/fairchild-tube-limiter-collection.html
VMR - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/VMR-e--slate-digital-vmr-2.0-virtual-mix-rack-plug-in-bundle-download
Ken Lewis - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/12/secret-sonics-112-ken-lewis-100-gold-records-and-beyond
Lucas Gienow - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/10/4/secret-sonics-066-lucas-gienow
Luna - https://www.uaudio.com/luna.html
Heat - https://www.avid.com/plugins/heat
Taylor Hahn - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/18/secret-sonics-093-taylor-hahn-building-a-life-of-growth-in-audio
Elysia Mpressor - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/elysia_mpressor.html
Travis Ference - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/26/secret-sonics-114-travis-ference-redefining-success-in-music
Pro L2 - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-l-2-limiter-plug-in
Producer Hive - https://producerhive.com/

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.


Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!


You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co


***If you want the show to continue to improve, feel free to fill out a listener survey here: https://forms.gle/BWKmS4YmESYid5rh8 ***

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Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!

Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Travis Ference is a Grammy nominated mixer, producer, and recording engineer based out of LA, CA, USA. In our conversation Travis shared his journey; from studying at Berklee College of Music to working at Capitol Studios to going freelance and eventually niching into mixing. We go deep on his approach to mixing, clearing space for the vocal and getting amazing vocal tones. We also dig into his podcast, Progressions, how he was able to redefine success for himself, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Travis at https://www.travisference.com/

You can follow Travis on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/tference/

You can follow his podcast Progressions at https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod/

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "Running from a Ghost" by Corey Britz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkdzN7ceifs&ab_channel=CoreyBritz-Topic

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - https://discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References
Matt Boudreau - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/2/14/secret-sonics-084-matt-boudreau-sustaining-a-life-in-audio
Travis on WCA - https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-351-with-travis-ference/
Progressions - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/
Capitol Studios - https://www.capitolstudios.com/
Elliot Scheiner - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliot_Scheiner
Matthew Gerrard - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Gerrard
Alex Da Kid - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_da_Kid
Shoshana Bean - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoshana_Bean
Lo Fang - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lo-Fang
Carl Bahner - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/9/secret-sonics-058-carl-bahner
Essentialism - https://amzn.to/3kEImCq
Jesse Ray Ernster - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/8/29/secret-sonics-110-jesse-ray-ernster-going-all-in-on-his-dreams
Valhalla Vintage Verb - https://valhalladsp.com/shop/reverb/valhalla-vintage-verb/
SPX 90 - https://www.vintagedigital.com.au/yamaha-spx90-multi-effects-processor/#:~:text=The%20Yamaha%20SPX90%20is%20an,wide%20range%20of%20exciting%20effects.&text=The%20Yamaha%20SPX90%20is%20equipped,30%20outstanding%20preset%20effect%20programs.
Plugin Alliance SSL - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_console_ssl_4000_e.html
Andrew Maury - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuition
Corey Britz - https://www.instagram.com/coreybritz/?hl=en
Bush - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bush_(British_band)

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.


Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!


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Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!

Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Eduard Kort is a producer and mixer based out of Berlin, Germany. In his second episode on the podcast, Eduard shared how he deals with imposter syndrome, how to thrive in a pandemic, how he operates his production business completely over the internet, and how he sets boundaries so that his work allows him to live the life he wants. We also go deep on his approach to mixing inside of Ableton, how he uses parallel processing to make things sound massive, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Eduard at https://thefunklord.com/

You can follow Eduard on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/funklord.vhs/

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "She Don't Love Me feat. Lovespeak" by 22Bullets - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vho5Mld7CMk&ab_channel=HEXAGON

You
Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

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If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References
Eduard’s first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/20/secret-sonics-005-eduard-kort
Ken Lewis - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/12/secret-sonics-112-ken-lewis-100-gold-records-and-beyond
Graham Cochrane - https://www.grahamcochrane.com/
The 1 Page Marketing Plan - https://amzn.to/3lFotKJ
Jeff Walker - Product Launch Formula - https://amzn.to/3lFjDgM
The 4 Hour Workweek - https://amzn.to/39lq2Ii
Ableton - https://www.ableton.com/en/
Endless Smile - https://tailorednoise-downloads.com/DadaLifePurchase.php
Darrick Atwater - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/25/secret-sonics-105-darrick-atwater-going-deep-on-sound-design
Console 1 - https://www.softube.com/console1
Acustica Black - https://www.acustica-audio.com/store/t/acqua/tools/black
Andrew Maury - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuition
Plugin Alliance DSM vs 3 - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/pro_audio_dsp_dsm_v3.html
Oxford Inflator - https://www.sonnox.com/plugin/oxford-inflator-v3

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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Ken Lewis is a top major label producer, mixer, songwriter and musician based out of NY, NY, USA. In our conversation, Ken shared his journey; begging his parents for a guitar, making a name for himself by working with Kanye West and staying busy by being available to deliver. We go deep on his approach to mixing, his unique approach to comping vocals (mind-blowing for me), Mixing Night (his free educational/entertainment platform), developing his own plugin, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Ken at https://kenlewis.com/

You can learn more about Mixing Night at https://www.youtube.com/mixingnight

You can learn more about Ken’s plugin GreenHAAS at https://mixingnightaudio.com/

You can follow Ken on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/kenlewisproducer/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/kenlewis

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here - https://discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References
Kanye West - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanye_West
BTS - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BTS
Pdogg - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pdogg
Des Rocs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Des_Rocs
AJ Smith - http://www.ajsmithmusic.com/
Mike Stone - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Stone_(record_producer)
Dave Pensado - https://www.pensadosplace.tv/
Audio School Online - https://kenlewislive.audioschoolonline.com/
GreenHAAS - https://mixingnightaudio.com/
Skrizzly Adams 28 Acoustic Remix - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSiatD3kciY&ab_channel=SkrizzlyAdams
Soundradix Auto Align - https://www.soundradix.com/products/auto-align/
Roli keyboard - https://roli.com/products/seaboard
Autotune - https://www.antarestech.com/

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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Mike Pepe is a music producer and mixing engineer based out of LA, CA, USA. In his returning episode, Mike shared his experience of Corona PTSD and leaving Barefoot Recording for a new space at the Fab Factory. We go deep on staying humble and overcoming imposter syndrome, knowing how hard to push a band, spending the right amount of time (lots!), getting the right sounds for a production, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Mike at https://www.mikepepemusic.com/

You can follow Mike on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/mikepepemusic/


You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "bitemytongue" by Wilder. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW5hNVrUPjA&ab_channel=RudeRecords

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here - https://discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References
Mikes first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/9/27/secret-sonics-065-mike-pepe
Joe Pepe - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/8/8/secret-sonics-107-joe-pepe-the-flow-of-a-session
Eric Valentine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Valentine
Sundressed - https://www.ruderecords.com/artists/sundressed/
Metallica Documentary - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metallica:_Some_Kind_of_Monster
Taylor Hahn - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/18/secret-sonics-093-taylor-hahn-building-a-life-of-growth-in-audio
Barefoot Recording - https://www.instagram.com/barefoot_recording/?hl=en
Fab Factory - https://www.fabfactorystudios.com/
Dave Pensado - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Pensado
Arnob Bal - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/11/15/secret-sonics-072-arnob-bal-nomadic-journeys-of-a-record-producer
AVID Heat - https://www.avid.com/plugins/heat
Wilder. record - https://open.spotify.com/album/1sq1qEFFPTJpTdfiRDEFbz

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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Jesse Ray Ernster is a mixing engineer based out of LA, CA, USA. In this episode, Jesse shares his journey; moving to LA, working with Kanye West, transitioning into full-time mixing, and working on records by the likes of Burna Boy and Doja Cat. We go deep on getting management, raising your rates, monitoring, Dolby Atmos, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Jesse at https://www.jesseraymix.com/

You can follow Jesse on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/jesseraymix/

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "Naked" by Doja Cat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlGBKVcXZq0&ab_channel=dojacatVEVO

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here - https://discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References
Andrew Maury - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuition
Jesse and his dad mixing a record - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOuYGmxIBbA&ab_channel=JesseRayErnster
Tyga - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyga
Jesus is King (Kanye West) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_Is_King
Diddy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Combs
Twice as Tall (Burna Boy) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twice_as_Tall
Monsters You Made - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRpBLAwIbeA&ab_channel=BurnaBoy
Poppa Bear Norton - https://www.poppabearnorton.com/
Gerhard mastering - https://www.instagram.com/gerhardwestphalen/
Dolby Atmos - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby_Atmos
Dale Becker - https://www.instagram.com/beckermastering/?hl=en
Chris Graham - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/5/2/secret-sonics-095-chris-graham-helping-audio-people-in-his-own-unique-way
Bounce Butler - https://www.bouncebutler.com/
Carl Bahner - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/9/secret-sonics-058-carl-bahner
Strauss Elektroakustik - http://www.strauss-electroacoustics.com/frontpage
Unf*ck projects - https://www.instagram.com/unfckprojects/?hl=en
Jesse’s sub-kick samples - https://www.mixland.io/
Submarine - https://www.waves.com/plugins/submarine#presenting-submarine-subharmonic-generator-plugin
Eventide h3000 - https://www.eventideaudio.com/products/effects/pitch-delay-modulation-filtering/h3000-factory
Spectre - https://www.wavesfactory.com/audio-plugins/spectre/


Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.


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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Maor Appelbaum is a mastering engineer based out of LA, CA, USA. In this episode, Maor shares his journey; moving to the States from Israel, working with Sylvia Massy, and transitioning into full-time mastering. He talks about his approach to mastering, getting emotion out of a record, an inside look at some of his gear, being a part of the audio community, getting on the phone with clients, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Maor at https://maorappelbaum.com/

You can follow Maor on Social Media
FB - https://www.facebook.com/maorappelbaummastering
IG - https://www.instagram.com/maorappelbaummastering/

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

Join the Secret Sonics Facebook community here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsonics

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References
Sylvia Massy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_Massy
G3 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G3_(tour)
The Oven - https://hendyamps.com/the-oven
Magic Death Eye Compressor - http://magicdeatheye.com/
Maselec - http://www.maselec.com/
Lynx Hilo - https://www.lynxstudio.com/products/hilo/
Electronauts m97 - http://electronaut.info/m97/
Waves abbey road mastering chain - https://www.waves.com/plugins/abbey-road-tg-mastering-chain#abbey-road-tg-mastering-chain-demo
Pete Lyman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/11/secret-sonics-103-pete-lyman-how-to-cut-a-record
PMC ib1s passive - https://pmc-speakers.com/products/professional/passive/ib1s#:~:text=The%20IB1S%20is%20an%20extremely,and%20SB100%20sub%20bass%20system.
Creative Mastering with Maor Appelbaum - https://proaudiomasterclasses.com/classes/creative-mastering-with-maor-appelbaum

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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Gab Strum, AKA Japanese Wallpaper, is a music producer, songwriter, and artist based out of Melbourne, Australia. In this episode, Gab shares his journey, from getting started really young to working with tons of artists. He talks about his approach to production, remixing, advice for up-and-coming artists, getting unique tones and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Gab at https://gabstrum.com/

You can follow Gab on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/gabstrum/
Japanese Wallpaper IG - https://www.instagram.com/japanesewallpaper/?hl=en

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: “Swing of Things” by MAY-A - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIWl60YsGko&ab_channel=MAY-A

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

Join the Secret Sonics Facebook community here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsonics

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References
Andrew Maury - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuition
Asher Parkes - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/20/secret-sonics-006-asher-parkes
Wafia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wafia
McCartney 3,2,1 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13679628/
Tame Impala - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tame_Impala
Ben Allen - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_H._Allen
Mix with the Masters with Philippe Zdar - https://mixwiththemasters.com/dm26
The Mitchells vs the Machines - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7979580/
Alex Lahey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Lahey
Gordi - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordi_(musician)
Chris Walla - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Walla
Geoff Swan - https://www.instagram.com/geoff_swan/?hl=en
Ruby Smith - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/3/26/secret-sonics-090-ruby-smith-blending-artistry-and-engineering
Waves pitch shifter - https://www.waves.com/plugins/soundshifter#creating-dance-risers-and-mixing-different-bpms
Mojava MA 200 - https://mojaveaudio.com/ma-200/
Sketchcassette - https://aberrantdsp.com/plugins/sketchcassette/
Daniel Anglister - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/11/22/secret-sonics-073-daniel-anglister-how-to-make-impactful-records
Eduard Kort - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/20/secret-sonics-005-eduard-kort

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.


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-Ben

Joe Pepe is a music producer based out of LA, CA, USA. In his returning episode, Joe talked about moving to LA, finding management, and his approach to production and collaboration. He also shared an inside look at LA writing room sessions, how he stays on top of production trends, how he's able to combine genres so seamlessly, and so much more! Check it out!

You can follow Joe on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/itsjoeypepe

You can listen to his production reel here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2lXYQ8pinxXtVxVl20MOda?si=5ff325b5f7ff47f0

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "FTS" by Brooke Daye - https://song.space/5dd4fg/song/1761005

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

Join the Secret Sonics Facebook community here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsonics

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References
Mike Pepe - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/9/27/secret-sonics-065-mike-pepe
Joe’s first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/11/8/secret-sonics-071-joseph-pepe-and-zack-burke-are-btwn-the-collaborative-production-duo
Andrew Maury - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuition
Song.space - https://songspace.com/
Kyle Reynolds - https://www.instagram.com/kylereynoldsmusic/?hl=en
Darrick Atwater - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/25/secret-sonics-105-darrick-atwater-going-deep-on-sound-design
Dua Lipa - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dua_Lipa
Cory Wong - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cory_Wong
Brooke Daye - https://www.instagram.com/brookedaye/?hl=en
Lil Uzi Vert - XO tour life - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrsFXgQk5UI&ab_channel=LILUZIVERT
Splice - https://splice.com/
izotope Vocalsynth 2 - https://www.izotope.com/en/products/vocalsynth.html
Kickstart plugin - https://www.kickstart-plugin.com/
Soundtoys - https://www.soundtoys.com/
Billie Eilish - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Eilish

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.


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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Justin Craig is a Grammy-nominated music producer, mixing engineer and musical director based out of Brooklyn, NY, USA. In our conversation Justin shared his journey from Lexington, KY to musical directing on Broadway, to producing songs for artists. We talked about his approach to production and mixing, playing multiple instruments, getting massive drum sounds out of a small recording space, overcoming imposter syndrome and so much more! Check it out!

You can follow Justin on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinwcraig/

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "Thorns" by Ashley Strongarm - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaCPsax4qmw&ab_channel=AshleyStrongarm-Topic

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

Join the Secret Sonics Facebook community here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsonics

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References
Duane Lundy - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/6/24/secret-sonics-101-duane-lundy-a-nurturing-approach-to-production
McCartney 3, 2, 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAkqy5QntGQ&ab_channel=Hulu
Layla Moheimani - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/7/19/secret-sonics-055-layla-moheimani
These United States - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/These_United_States
Livinia Jones Wright - https://www.instagram.com/laviniajoneswright/?hl=en
Steven Trask - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Trask
Hedwig and the Angry Inch - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedwig_and_the_Angry_Inch_(musical)
T Bone Burnett (speech I mentioned) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T_Bone_Burnett
Fleetwood Mac “Tusk” - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tusk_(album)
Andrew Maury - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuition
Neural DSP Wong Amp - https://neuraldsp.com/plugins/archetype-cory-wong
Soundtoys - https://www.soundtoys.com/
Flea 47 - https://vintageking.com/flea-microphones-47-with-f7-capsule
Caleb Parker - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/4/secret-sonics-091-caleb-parker-getting-the-most-out-of-a-performance
Justin Perkins - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/25/secret-sonics-094-justin-perkins-going-deep-with-mastering
TJ Lippell - http://www.tjlippleaudio.com/
Alex Clare - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Clare

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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Join Ben and Carl for a peek behind the podcast curtain as they reflect on the journey of Secret Sonics and explore exciting new directions for the show. In this candid conversation, they share their vision for weaving in fresh perspectives through guest interviews while preserving the magic of their duo dynamic. Discover the thought process behind the show's evolution and learn how you, the listener, can help shape the future of Secret Sonics. Get ready for an insider's look at building a podcast that educates, entertains, and empowers the music community.

Connect with us:

Secret Sonics - https://www.instagram.com/secretsonics
Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benwallickmusic/
Carl - https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/

Thanks to our sponsors!

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Learn more:

https://www.benwallick.com/
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370 Social Media Ideas for Studio Pros - https://branding.carlbahner.com/free-social-media-prompts


Listen to our Ultimate Mix Reference Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3KNQgSPwNoRaNadSYvc65E?si=d2876096fe7141ae



This episode with edited by Gavi Kutliroff - https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/

Darrick Atwater is a music producer, sound designer, audio engineer, and artist based out of Atlanta, GA, USA. In his returning episode on the podcast, we chat about surviving the pandemic, going deep on sound design, wavetable synthesis 101, and so much more. The two of us also get real and talk about dealing with burnout, anxiety, and maintaining a sense of self-worth in this crazy industry. Check it out!

You can learn more about Darrick and get his sample and preset packs at https://www.agentmethod.net/#/

You can follow Darrick on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/darrickatwater/

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "Orion Remix" by IVEEN - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3WVZeCUtrg&ab_channel=AgentMethod

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

Join the Secret Sonics Facebook community here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsonics

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References
Darrick's first episode on Secret Sonics - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-025-darrick-atwater
Audiomovers - https://audiomovers.com/wp/
Slate Digital - https://slatedigital.com/
Phase Plant - https://kilohearts.com/products/phase_plant
MGK x Travis Barker - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK-8TCDrbV8&ab_channel=MGKVEVO
Phoebe Bridgers guitar smash on SNL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZjxLtQfO_w&ab_channel=PhoebeBridgers
Daniel Anglister - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/11/22/secret-sonics-073-daniel-anglister-how-to-make-impactful-records
Noga Erez - https://nogaerez.com/
Serum - https://xferrecords.com/products/serum
Mr. President "Coco Jumbo" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaZlFRL0ZB4&ab_channel=CrystalBird
Virtual Riot - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Riot
AU5 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Au5
IVEEN - https://www.instagram.com/iveenofficial/?hl=en
Reason - https://www.reasonstudios.com/en/reason/rack-plugin
Korneff - https://korneffaudio.com/


Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.


Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!


You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co


***If you want the show to continue to improve, feel free to fill out a listener survey here: https://forms.gle/BWKmS4YmESYid5rh8 ***

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Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!

Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Andrew Maury is a record producer and mixing engineer based out of Brooklyn, NY, USA. Andrew shares his journey from working FOH for Ra Ra Riot to mixing for acts such as Shawn Mendes and Lizzo. We go deep on his mindset when it comes to mixing, advantages of proper monitoring, avoiding burnout, moving into the box, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Andrew at http://andrewmaury.net/

You can follow Andrew on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/aemaury/

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here:
"Go For It" by CRUISR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2_P9jLxPOU&ab_channel=CRUISR

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download
Join the Secret Sonics Facebook community here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsonics
If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References
Andrew on Working Class Audio - https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-155-with-andrew-maury/
Carl Bahner - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/9/secret-sonics-058-carl-bahner
Ra Ra Riot - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ra_Ra_Riot
Chris Walla - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Walla
Sound City - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_City_(film)
Teddy Geiger - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teddy_Geiger
"There’s Nothing Holding Me Back" by Shawn Mendes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT2owtxkU8k&ab_channel=ShawnMendesVEVO
"Jerome" by Lizzo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Necaw0YYpk8&ab_channel=LizzoMusic
ASC Attack Wall - https://www.rspeaudio.com/Attack-Wall-Webboutique-a/276.htm
Sam Sherbin - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/1/17/secret-sonics-080-sam-sherbin-the-feel-of-a-record
Jon Castelli - https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjoncastelli/
ATC 25a - http://atcloudspeakers.co.uk/professional/loudspeakers/scm25a-pro/
Amphion one18 - https://amphion.fi/create/products-pro-audio/studio-monitors/one18-nearfield-studio-monitor-2/
Michael Brauer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Brauer
Daniel Anglister - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/11/22/secret-sonics-073-daniel-anglister-how-to-make-impactful-records
Noga Erez - https://nogaerez.com/
Kenny Beats - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Beats
Avocet monitor controller - http://www.cranesong.com/avocet.html
CBS broadcast limiter - https://www.bn1studio.co.uk/on-the-bench-cbs-audimax-4450-stereo-compressor-leveller/
Decapitator - https://www.soundtoys.com/product/decapitator/
Classic Albums - Peter Gabriel: "So" - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3142710/
Boss OC-3 - https://www.boss.info/global/products/oc-3/
Michael League from Snarky Puppy - https://youtu.be/WI5Eg5Whu-8?t=184
Tech 21 Comp Tortian - https://www.tech21nyc.com/archive/comp-tortion/
Joe Laporta - https://sterling-sound.com/engineer/joe-laporta/
Justin Perkins - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/25/secret-sonics-094-justin-perkins-going-deep-with-mastering
UA Studer A800 - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/special-processing/studer-a800-tape-recorder.html
Oxford inflator - https://www.sonnox.com/plugin/oxford-inflator-v3


Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

***If you want the show to continue to improve, feel free to fill out a listener survey here: https://forms.gle/BWKmS4YmESYid5rh8 ***

Follow along via social media here:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPod
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Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!
 
Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Pete Lyman is a mastering engineer and the owner of Infrasonic Mastering based out of Nashville, TN, USA. Pete shares his journey from being a "punk-rock kid" to mastering some of today's top records. He goes deep on his approach to mastering, running a mastering house, vinyl cutting, loudness and gain-staging, moving to Nashville, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Pete at https://www.infrasonicsound.com/pete

You can follow Pete on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/plyman/

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

Join the Secret Sonics Facebook community here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsonics

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References
Justin Perkins - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/25/secret-sonics-094-justin-perkins-going-deep-with-mastering
1956 Neumann AM-32B cutting lathe - https://www.robotlemon.com/juice/tag/1956+Neumann+AM-32B
Slayer’s "Reign in Blood" - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reign_in_Blood
Dead Kennedys' "Frankenchrist" - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankenchrist
Richard Simpson - https://www.rpmrecords.dk/blog/record-cutting-and-stereo-bass-for-vinyl/
Rupert Neve Master Buss Processor - https://rupertneve.com/products/master-buss-processor
Warren Huart interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py-Kns83ZPM&ab_channel=ProduceLikeAPro
Maselec MPL 2 - http://www.maselec.com/products/mpl-2/index.html
Access Analog - https://accessanalog.com/
Brandi Carlile - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandi_Carlile
Chris Stapleton - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Stapleton
Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit - https://www.jasonisbell.com/
Dan Bacigalupi - https://www.infrasonicsound.com/daniel
Fabfilter - https://www.fabfilter.com/
UA 2500 - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/compressors-limiters/api-2500-bus-compressor.html
BX digital v2 EQ - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_hybrid_v2.html
G clip - https://www.gvst.co.uk/gclip.htm
Vance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magic
PMC BB5 XPD - https://pmc-speakers.com/products/archive/archive/bb5-xbd
Trinnov System - https://www.trinnov.com/
Piper Payne - http://www.piperpayne.com/
Audeze LCD-X - https://www.audeze.com/products/lcd-x
Raelynn Janicke - https://www.infrasonicsound.com/raelynn
Dave Gardner - https://www.infrasonicsound.com/dave
Dave Cobb - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Cobb

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.


Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!


You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co


***If you want the show to continue to improve, feel free to fill out a listener survey here: https://forms.gle/BWKmS4YmESYid5rh8 ***

Follow along via social media here:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPod
Instagram: www.instagram.com/secretsonics/


Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!

Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben