Ever wondered how synth music is made or looking to enhance your music production skills? In EP 157 of the Inside The Mix podcast, I dive deep into the art of creating mesmerising stutter synth effects using Logic Pro.

Join me as I guide you step-by-step through setting up a new software instrument track, programming hi-hats, and mastering sidechain techniques to achieve that iconic stutter sound. We'll explore how to seamlessly integrate these effects into your synth productions by fine-tuning parameters like the threshold and leveraging the gate function.

But we don’t stop there. Discover how to craft dynamic stutter effects with Logic Pro's step sequencer. Learn how note placement, adjusting note values to "16T," and using the repeat function can create captivating stutter sequences that make your synth tracks stand out.

Whether you're new to synth music production or looking to sharpen your Logic Pro tips, this episode is packed with expert techniques and tips to elevate your music. Tune in and transform your approach to music production, ensuring your synth sounds shine in every mix.

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Have you ever wondered how to start off making a beat? Or maybe you seek answers to the topics: how to create a Martin Garrix beat, how to create a beat in Logic Pro, how to reproducer a beat, or maybe just how is a beat produced? Then check out EP 156 of the Inside The Mix podcast.

Unlock the secrets to producing chart-topping beats with my latest Inside the Mix episode! Ever wondered how Martin Garrix and David Guetta craft their iconic rhythms? Get ready to learn step-by-step techniques for importing reference tracks, splitting stems, and nailing those crucial drum elements. From utilising Logic Pro's drum separator and doubler tools to mastering humanisation through velocity adjustments, I break it all down to elevate your music production skills.

This episode doesn't stop at drum emulation; I dive into advanced reverb techniques to make your beats truly stand out. Discover how to use the Chroma Verb plugin to create that nostalgic 80s drum sound by tweaking frequency ranges and amplitude for a balanced mix. Whether you’re a seasoned producer or just starting out, my practical tips and real-world comparisons between recreated and original tracks will give you actionable insights to enhance your projects. Join me for this immersive, hands-on guide to mastering complex beats in Logic Pro!

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Have you ever wondered how drums should be panned? Maybe you're seeking help on the topics: panning drums in a mix, pan programmed synthpop drums,  panning in Logic Pro tips, or maybe you're unsure even if synthpop drums are panned? Then check out EP 147 of the Inside The Mix podcast.

Can the art of panning transform your music production skills? Discover the secrets to creating a more immersive and dynamic mix in the latest episode of Inside the Mix. I'll guide you through the complexities of the stereo field and the nuanced techniques of panning. Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned synthpop producer or artist, this episode is packed with practical tips to enhance the clarity, width, and depth of your tracks, giving them that polished, professional sound.

We’ll specifically focus on the crucial aspect of panning drums, a technique that can make or break the balance and dynamism of your mix. Alongside this, you'll get a sneak peek into my limited series podcast, "Logic Pro Mixing Tips for Synth Pop Producers, Artists, and Musicians," where I break down how to effectively position your instruments. This episode promises to equip you with the knowledge to make each to take the guesswork out of drum panning so you can spend more time doing what you love!

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The Safety Word is a musical brotherhood consisting of John Rosvanis on vocals, guitar, and Simon Quinn on keys, and beats. The two have solidified their sound from years of playing and creating music together, forming a telepathic relationship when it comes to building whole musical worlds in which they submerge themselves. They see themselves as artistic maestros who craft sonic compositions referring to their sound as Atmospheric Synth Pop. You can find elements of synthwave, synthpop, dream pop, ambient atmospherics, and upbeat electronic dance floor anthems just to describe the varying sound palette they draw from. Look much deeper into their creative process and you will find the band takes a full D.I.Y approach to everything that they do which allows them to have full artistic freedom in the expression of video, film, music, and photoshoots, they also welcome fans to be a fly on the wall and listen to their regular Instagram lives and engage with them on the communities they have built across their socials where they take pride in being personable, approachable and humble.

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Over 25 years of studio experience.  Multiple gold and platinum records. One Grammy. As well as his studio work, Dom is the founder of The Mix Consultancy, a Professor of Music Production at Leeds Conservatoire, and a keen coffee drinker.

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Having worked in Glasgow's cover band scene for some years, Oakley penned what would become his debut album, California, in 2016. Lesley Daunt of The Huffington Post wrote in 2017 of the lead single "Turn Back Time", "Oakley's captivating beats and celestial synthesizers have given a fresh approach and revival to classic pop".

In 2017, Oakley released California to critical acclaim from The Huffington Post and popular YouTube channel and record label NewRetroWave.

In 2019, the artist released his sophomore album, Introspect, which was listed in NewRetroWave's Top 10 albums list of 2019.

In 2020, Oakley issued the track "Wake Up!", featuring Ollie Wride, as part of the soundtrack to the game Wave Break: High Tide, through Funktronic Labs. In the same year, he contributed an instrumental remix of his 2016 single "Rabbit in the Headlights" to the soundtrack of the mobile game Retro Drive.

On 16 April 2021, Oakley announced the release of a new single, "Is There Anybody Out There", co-written by fellow labelmate Ollie Wride and produced by Jon Campbell of The Time Frequency.

Oakley released his third studio album, Odyssey, on 14 May 2021, through NewRetroWave Records. 

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Having worked in Glasgow's cover band scene for some years, Oakley penned what would become his debut album, California, in 2016. Lesley Daunt of The Huffington Post wrote in 2017 of the lead single "Turn Back Time", "Oakley's captivating beats and celestial synthesizers have given a fresh approach and revival to classic pop".

In 2017, Oakley released California to critical acclaim from The Huffington Post and popular YouTube channel and record label NewRetroWave.

In 2019, the artist released his sophomore album, Introspect, which was listed in NewRetroWave's Top 10 albums list of 2019.

In 2020, Oakley issued the track "Wake Up!", featuring Ollie Wride, as part of the soundtrack to the game Wave Break: High Tide, through Funktronic Labs. In the same year, he contributed an instrumental remix of his 2016 single "Rabbit in the Headlights" to the soundtrack of the mobile game Retro Drive.

On 16 April 2021, Oakley announced the release of a new single, "Is There Anybody Out There", co-written by fellow labelmate Ollie Wride and produced by Jon Campbell of The Time Frequency.

Oakley released his third studio album, Odyssey, on 14 May 2021, through NewRetroWave Records. 

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A synth music artist, with vocals, guitars, and harmonies. Some songs are chilled, some are upbeat, and some are sad.

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Drew Knight is a Retrowave/Pop Artist from Tampa Fl.

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In this episode, Marc explains and demonstrates three simple vocal compression techniques that you can use in your mixes today!

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The Miami-based artist Cuzi. is on a mission to deliver his unique blend of neon synthwave soundscapes with catchy pop sensibilities. Through his music, Cuzi. attempts to tackle the subjects of love, drugs, and cynicism with honest lyrics that are personally directed to his audience.

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Have you ever wondered if there's a plugin to remove reverb or if it's even possible to remove reverb from audio? Do you want to know if there's a drum loop reverb remover? Or perhaps you're seeking help with the topics: what the Enveloper does in Logic Pro or how to use the Enveloper, or maybe just intrigued by overlooked Logic Pro tips and tricks. Then check out EP 146 of the Inside The Mix podcast.

This episode of Inside the Mix is packed with personal updates, including the quest for a new home in Devon and the plans to bring my studio back under my roof. I’ll also let you in on the progress of my limited series podcast project, which is halfway through completion, revealing the creative journey behind the drums, bass, and vocals episodes, with synths and effects still to come. 

Plus, get a sneak peek into the synth music scene with a special shoutout to my friend Bending Grid. His album "Parallax" has been on repeat and is my top pick of 2024. Find out what makes this album a standout and why his dedication deserves applause. From personal stories to music production tips, this episode is a blend of insights and inspiration not to be missed. 

How can you transform a reverb-drenched drum loop? In this episode of Inside the Mix, I guide you through attenuating reverb from a drum loop using Logic's Enveloper transient shaper plugin. Expect practical, step-by-step techniques to manipulate transients and remove reverb, making your drum loops free of time-based processing.

In this episode, I'll share essential tips on setting the threshold, look-ahead, and gain to achieve the best results. Hear the dramatic differences that different release times and gain levels can make as we experiment live. Whether you're fine-tuning a snare, strings, or plucky instruments, this episode will equip you with the skills to bring initial transients to life and elevate your entire production. Don't miss out on these invaluable insights to transform your tracks.

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In this episode, Marc explains compression basics in an easy-to-digest format and demonstrates how to configure a kick drum compression, parallel compress a snare, and compress a hi-hat.

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Sunglasses Kid is a London-based producer who makes nostalgic vocal-driven pop and instrumentals inspired by the music, fashion, and films of the late 80s and early 90s. He has collaborated with artists and musicians including Ollie Wride, Jay Diggs, Zach Robinson, Tim Cappello, Megan McDuffee, Myrone, and more.

He started making music under Sunglasses kid in 2013 and has produced two albums, two EPs, and dozens of singles that have been featured in commercials, video games, and short films.

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HeartBeatHero is a dutch synthwave artist that was raised in the United States. He also plays tracks, and trivia, and interviews other synthwave artists on his monthly synthwave podcast HeartBeatHero Radio.

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A stereo delay with a 1/4 or 1/8 note delay on one side and 1/4 or 1/8 note triplet note on the other side provides movement along with depth.

For a quick vocal effect, set up a mono 220ms delay with a couple of repeats.

To simulate a vocal double, use a 1/16 note delay and then modulate it so it slowly raises or lowers in pitch.

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Year of the Fall is a synthwave/retrowave band that blends nostalgia for the music and movies of the 1980s with the electronic melancholy of modern life.
 
YOTF features German musician Philipp Kappestein and American writer/vocalist Dan Vaccaro. The two met while living in a volunteer community in Boston, Massachusetts, and within days began making music together. They spent their 9-5 working in the program’s homeless shelter, and in the evenings recorded music on an old computer, originally using a headset microphone to capture vocals. Their first album came under the band name For Tomorrow, and featured acoustic folk-pop music inspired by the likes of Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Counting Crows, Pearl Jam, and others.

The group’s second album, Love on a Dying Planet, is an eight-song cycle – released one track at a time – that tells the story of star-crossed lovers who discover passion and peril at the end of the world. The band released the first single from the record in May 2022. Fans can follow along with each new segment of the story (and find its corresponding song) at the YOTF’s website (https://www.yearofthefall.com/love-on-a-dying-planet-2022).

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Zak Vortex is a Synthwave / Retrowave / Outrun producer from Bristol, UK. Zak’s Synthwave Music is heavily inspired by 80s nostalgia, music, and the films of John Hughes, such as Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles.

Zak Vortex has enjoyed national radio AirPlay as well as touring with world-famous bands. Zak’s last two singles have been placed on Spotify Editorial playlists.

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In this episode, I demonstrate how to mix a modern piano using the Korg M1 piano VST and "house piano' patch.

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Pensacola Mist is the high contrast synth-pop trio inspired by 80s synths and nostalgia. Known for their larger-than-life live light show, powerhouse vocals, and electric on-stage energy.

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Have you ever wondered what the Enveloper does in Logic Pro or how to use the Enveloper? Maybe you're seeking help with the topics: mixing drums in Logic Pro X,  essential drum mixing plugins, drum mixing tips, Logic Pro transient shaper, or maybe just overlooked Logic Pro tips and tricks. Then check out EP 145 of the Inside The Mix podcast.

How can you transform a lifeless snare into a punchy element that drives your track forward? In this episode of Inside the Mix, I promise to guide you through the process of enhancing your snare drum's attack using tools like Logic's Enveloper transient shaper plugin. Expect practical, step-by-step techniques to manipulate transients and add that crucial snap, making your mix truly stand out.

In this episode, I'll share essential tips on setting the threshold, look-ahead, and gain to achieve the best results. Hear the dramatic differences that different attack times and gain levels can make as we experiment live. Whether you're fine-tuning a snare, strings, or plucky instruments, this episode will equip you with the skills to bring initial transients to life and elevate your entire production. Don't miss out on these invaluable insights to transform your tracks.

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The Future Kids is a Belgian producer that takes you on a journey through dreamy and nostalgic soundscapes. With a focus solely on instrumental synthesizer atmosphere and sound aesthetics to try and bring a true Dreamwave experience. Roots in hip-hop and the French touch movement, bring a fresh twist to synthwave.

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1=2 combines the melodies of synth-pop, the dissonance of noise rock, and the energy of dance-punk to create the indie rock/electropop of the future.

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Totta is the Swedish artist who brought the world a vaporwave concept album that takes its listeners on a journey through nostalgia and heartache. She's a 27-year-old artist from Sweden who's been growing her solo project "Totta" since 2020. With a multitude of EPs and collaborations behind her, as well as her releases in her punk band "Arre! Arre!; she has finally released her debut album in the spring of 2022.

The debut album "poolhouse.exe" brings a mix of 80's vaporwave/synthwave, pop, and ambiance. With a heavy focus on dreamy vocals and atmospheric samples, she creates the cinematic experience of a simulation program gone wrong. The sense of escapism that permeates the album creates an inviting and mysterious narrative for listeners to enjoy.

Welcome to the poolhouse.exe experience and remember, don't forget to W A K E  U P.

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Russell Nash is a Synthwave/Retrowave artist hailing from the Highlands of Scotland. His style exudes 80s excess, bringing the sounds of yesteryear to contemporary audiences.

Russell took up guitar at age 13 and quickly became immersed in the realms of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal - going on to play in bands for many years. A lifelong devotee of the decade of decadence; Russell's love for 80s film and music eventually spilt over into his compositions when he discovered Synthwave in late 2020. His debut Synth album, "Do Or Die", was released in March 2022.

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Marc Matthews is a musician, producer, and mix and mastering engineer. You’ve come to the right place if you want to know about your favourite synth music artists, music engineering and production, songwriting, and the music industry. Marc has been songwriting, producing, mixing, and mastering music for over 15 years and wants to share what he has learned with you.

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New Irish producer based in London, Lockdown FM is a brand new electronica project that celebrates the fundamentals of Synthwave and applies a collective series of other influences from a vast range of other genres.

With a name inspired by the world's climate during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lockdown FM released its debut single "The Big Think" on June 12th as an independent release. Mastered by Italian artist/producer Vincenzo Salvia, "The Big Think" is the first instalment to the Lockdown FM repertoire.

Lockdown FM returned in the spring of 2022 with a string of new singles two years in the making!

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Dreampop ectoplasm ghost Georgie has been making music since 2008 and engineering professionally since 2011. A 239-year-old songwriter, audio engineer, and musician specializing in keyboards and vocals, Georgie is happiest in the studio. After haunting Los Angeles since horse-drawn carriages rolled down Santa Monica Blvd, finally the debut ep ghost Georgie, ghost Georgie is out. If you enjoy the likes of Mazzy Star, Beach House, Bon Iver, Roxy Music, the pumpkins album adore, etc you might enjoy this melancholic synth-pop apparition.

Listen to 'Panic' by Ghost Georgie here: https://ghostgeorgie.bandcamp.com/track/panic

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Have you ever wondered: what is Logic Pro Stem 11 Stem Splitter? Maybe you're seeking answers to the questions:  how do you separate songs into stems, how do you extract stems from Logic, what is an AI stem splitter or maybe just what is a song stem splitter? Then check out EP 144 of the Inside The Mix podcast.

Discover how Logic Pro 11's stem splitter is revolutionising music production as I put it through its paces on the Inside the Mix podcast. I'm peeling back the layers on this innovative feature, requiring only an M1 chip and macOS Ventura 13.5 to begin the magic. Walk through the process with me as we listen in real-time as I break down my latest EP's track into its core components. Witness firsthand the quality and usefulness of the separated stems and hear my candid thoughts on how this could be a game-changer for mastering and remixing in the music industry.

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Aisle 9's career has spanned over 3 decades working in the UK as a producer. Born way back in the….wait for it…Summer of 69. Worked with hundreds of artists from all genres, starting with the trance, rave, and festival scene of the late '90s and moving through to playing in guitar-driven original bands in the alt-rock and grunge scene of the early '00s. 

Now partly driven on by the pandemic, he has finally returned to producing his music once again. His influences are as diverse as Mitch Murder, New Order, Tangerine Dream, The Midnight, Jean-Michel Jarre, Kraftwerk, Daft Punk, Orbital, and William Orbit to name but a few. 

An accomplished songwriter, sound engineer, and musician, his music style incorporates lush synths, filtered funky guitars, treated samples, text-to-speech voices, vocoders, driving bass, and killer grooves. There are electronica, synthwave, synthpop, ambient, and  EDM elements here.

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Daniel Hugh is an 80s-inspired synth-pop producer and artist from Northampton, England. After spending years in rock bands, Daniel embarked on a solo project in 2020 resulting in an acoustic guitar-led EP titled 'Stories Involving Time'.

'Inspired by Immortals' was Daniel Hugh's second self-penned solo release and was a marked change in music direction. It could be described as a cross between Dreamwave and synth-pop. With 80s influences from Cyndi Lauper, Phil Collins and Def Leppard, the synthwave-inspired instrumentation is fused with contemporary songwriting and structure, along with big choruses to create a dynamic and emotive listening experience.

The 5-track EP explores the internal battle between our demons and their better angels, and at times fixates on a desire to find a deeper meaning behind our existence. Mental health, anxiety and pillars of support are recurring themes throughout the EP.

Daniel Hugh is signed to Retro Reverb Records and is currently working on his next EP, which will be out in 2022.

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ToneSphere Studios was designed and built by Chris and Ben Threlfall during and just after the original lockdown of 2020. It was made primarily for their use for existing projects but was also geared towards branching out to the public.

The idea was to create a dynamic space to use for a wide range of projects, from recording and mixing to photography, videography, and live streaming.

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Coming out of Spain in a haze of neon lights, electro-synth pulses, and eighties rock brilliance is Maxthor, a three-piece with a unique and original retro-futuristic sound.

Forging a broad spectrum of influences, Maxthor takes the irresistible echoes of eighties giants like Phil Collins, Billy Idol, and Survivor and filters them through their lens of synth-driven futurist nostalgia. The results are intoxicating; insanely catchy songs, beautifully crafted and drowned in the electronic atmosphere and synthpop hooks. There’s metal, Italo-disco, and retro aesthetics in the mix - it’s a cocktail of sounds that makes Maxthor a truly unique proposition.

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Seasons greetings and welcome to the 23rd and final episode of the Inside The Mix podcast series one. This episode is a different format from the preceding 22 episodes and champions the amazing music being created by artists that have appeared on the podcast and artists that are part of the ever-growing Inside The Mix podcast Facebook community.

Inside The Mix series 2 will be with you in February 2022 with more guest interviews and music production discussion and discourse.

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Follow Damokles on Bandcamp: Damokles
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Follow Draven on Bandcamp: Draven
Follow Fangs on Bandcamp: Fangs
Follow AquaMaster on Bandcamp: AquaMaster
Follow The Last Concorde on Bandcamp: The Last Concorde
Follow TWAIN on Bandcamp: TWAIN
Follow Year of The Fall on Bandcamp: Year of The Fall
Follow 90s Maze on Spotify: Spotify
Follow Aisle9 on Bandcamp: Aisle9
Follow Russell Nash on Bandcamp: Russell Nash
Follow Barbadel on Bandcamp: Barbadel
Follow Tholos on Bandcamp: Tholos
Follow Ueno Nights on Spotify: Ueno Nights
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In episode 22, Marc is joined by Daniel Hugh. Marc and Daniel discuss the challenges (and joy) of being a DIY producer, avoiding mosh pits, the culture of the synthwave scene, synthpop songwriting, the advantages and challenges of the recording studio, songwriting and production as art, and translating and problem-solving to turn what started off as a studio project to a live show.

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In episode 21, Marc is joined by Gaz Conlon and Tom Bell aka Honeybeard. Marc and Honeybeard discuss gigging post-pandemic, honing and scaling a live performance,  joining the synthwave community, the size of Canada and not having fun in Toronto, and the release of the new album Oneiros on Retro Reverb Records on November 16th.

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In episode 20, Marc is joined by songwriter and artist ELYXIR. Marc and ELYXIR discuss the art of KPOP toplining, the road to professional songwriting, the importance of songwriting mentorship, transitioning from ghostwriting to an artist, the art of submitting to publishers, the importance of artist development, the importance of polished vocals, and more.

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In episode 19, Marc is joined by musician Carter Manley aka Neon Sweatsuit. Marc and Nick discuss Carter's gigging history,  playing funk bass guitar, the transition from funk to synth music, the synth community, the accessibility of technology, new album 'Sweaty Pants, Sweaty Dance, four-part naming conventions, video game funk fusion, using Microsoft Excel in the songwriting process and more.

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In episode 18, Marc is joined by synth musician Nick Westcott aka Ueno Nights. Marc and Nick discuss the Nicks gigging history, writing music in a band vs a solo artist,  musical and cultural influences (e.g. Nirvana, Stone Rose, Massive Attack, and more), band names, chilling out to music at night,  albums ' 9 PM in Tokyo' and 'Nocturnal Animals' and much more...

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#8: The Art of Running a Succesful Independent Synthwave Record Label

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Forget what you know about mastering music... Have you ever wondered: can I master my music or can I master music at home? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics: mastering music fundamentals, the basic steps of mastering, what is the use of mastering, what is mastering a song, or maybe just what is mastering music. Then check out EP 143 of the Inside The Mix podcast.

Unlock the mysteries of home studio mastering with the guidance of Eric Mitchell from Eric Mitchell Audio—your personal mentor in this sonic adventure. We deconstruct the myth that only a high-end studio can produce stellar mastering outcomes, as Eric highlights the pivotal role of a well-treated space and the refined artistry of the human ear. Beware the snares of quick-fix plugins and the deceptive 'car test', for they may lead you astray. Instead, find solace in the wisdom that your DAW, while a trusty steed, isn't the hero of this tale—your skills are.

Embark on a historical quest through the evolution of mastering, where Eric, armed with tales of yesteryear's resourceful audio engineering, shares the transition from the analogue days to the digital dominion. The narrative weaves through his experiences, from reshaping the thunderous realms of electronic dance music to challenging the norms by mastering directly from clients' DAW project files. Through this, we scrutinize the fine line separating mixing from mastering, a frontier continually tested by innovation.

As our journey nears its end, Eric imparts strategic sagacity for the modern music producer: the golden rules of gain staging and workflow finesse. We examine the nuanced alchemy of mastering for today's streaming giants, ensuring your tracks resonate with crystal-clear quality and robust loudness. Remember, the path to mastering virtuosity demands patience, practice, and an unyielding commitment to one's craft. Join us and absorb Eric's invaluable expertise, a beacon for those navigating the multifaceted seas of audio engineering.

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In episode 17, Marc is joined by synth musician Mike Evans aka Jetfire Prime. Marc and Mike discuss the Spotify Retrowave Outrun playlist, Mike's varied musical background, the difference between writing as a solo artist vs a band, the synthwave community, resilience, 80s film soundtrack influences, the transition from metal to synthwave, DAWs, recent release RED (feat. MEM), sound design, songwriting, and inspiration, and more...

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In episode 16, Marc is joined by synth musician Federico Monaco aka 90s Maze. Marc and Federico discuss Fede's introduction to songwriting, Fede's alternative rock, and metal influences, performing in a band, Sammy Hagar vs. David Lee Roth, synthwave name generators, the creative and inspirational spark, the damn nation of the creatives, releasing music in chapters and more...

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In episode 15, Marc is joined by synth musician Alex Karlinsky AKA Highway Superstar. Marc and Alex discuss vintage VHS tape collections, growing up in a musical household, training as a classically trained pianist, solitary music production, musical influences, the accessibility of music production, music collaborations, and more...

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