MPW Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Would you love to record some violin, cellos, harp or guitar and are not sure where to start? In this episode we chat to award winning engineer Fiona Cruickshank on her suggestions on which mics to use, recording techniques, recording environment etc. to to the best sound for these instruments.

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To get a great master on a track from our mastering engineer, we need to ensure that we are giving them the best possibile mix as a starting point! In this episode Xylo Aria chats to Grammy Nominated mastering engineer Joseph Carra on the top things to consider when preparing your mix before sending it off for mastering.

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Producers have their own way to really be creative and make detailed music arrangements exactly how they want, but have you ever wondered how they dynamically control various aspects of a mix to enhance the overall sound? In this episode, Xylo chats with Grammy-nominated and MOBO award-winning mixer and engineer, Clinton McCreery, about automation and the important things and tips to note on how to use it effectively in your mixes.

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Mixing is a huge topic and involves so many different aspects and considerations, from the genre, to the feel you're trying to induce in the listener. In this episode Xylo Aria chats with David Gibson, the author of one of the industry-standard books, The Art of Mixing. They discuss the 4 elements of mixing in the world of imaging and where to start with it!

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In this episode, MPW Podcast host Xylo Aria, chats Synthesizers with Novation product specialist Chris Calcutt. They discuss the different types of synths available, what to consider when buying one and what functions you're likely to see in most synths.

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EQ is one of the most important tools in a music producer's toolbox but at times can also be the most overused tool. In this episode podcast host Xylo Aria chats with producer and chief engineer of Miloco Studios London Simon Todkill (credits include Elton John, Kanye West, Bastille and more) about what EQ is and when and how to use it. 

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Getting your track to as many ears as possible by reaching music stores and streaming platforms can easily be done through a music distributor. Before using a distributor for the first time however, some artists may assume the process to be difficult or may not know where to start in finding the right distributor for them. In this episode, podcast host Xylo Aria chats to Director of Acquisitions at Distrokid, Daniel G Harmann about the process of music distribution and what artists need to know when finding and using one. 

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An audio interface is something that any music producer will need to purchase fairly early on in their music production journey. In this episode Xylo Aria chats to interface expert Caroline Tew about the the main functions of interfaces, and the different features that you will find in most interfaces. 

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There are many myths about what is allowed and what is not allowed with relation to sampling and mixing in the world of music production. In this episode, MPW host Xylo Aria gets experienced music lawyer, Bindu De Knock's perspective on these myths to break through to the actual facts. Some may surprise you! This episode is a must-listen before remixing/sampling or even covering anything!

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There are a few different income streams available to producers to choose from and making sample packs is becoming increasingly popular! In this episode, Xylo Aria chats with KARRA, an artist who has created two of the most downloaded vocal sample packs on Splice about the sample pack creation process and the steps involved. 

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