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Sam Fischmann - The TRUTH About Mastering in Modern Music Production (AKA: It's OK To Master Your Own Music)
Season 4 · Episode 126
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 • Duration 56:37
Sam Fischmann is a cofounder of the audio plugin company Musik Hack. As a software developer and musician he is passionate about demystifying the mastering process and making it accessible to everybody by creating tools that enable musicians to focus more on the creative and less on the technical.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
The Truth Behind Loudness Standards
Where the -14LUFS Target Came From
Developing and Trusting Your Own Taste
How Machine Learning Can Help Us Build Better Audio Tools
The Ethics of AI Audio Tools
Growth through mistakes
Separating Creative Instincts from Technical Instincts
Owning the Role That You Are Best at, Even If It’s Not The One You Want
Will Atmos Replace Stereo?! A Conversation with Atmos Music Pioneer Steve Genewick
Season 4 · Episode 116
Thursday, May 23, 2024 • Duration 01:23:08
Steve Genewick is a recording engineer and mixer with over 30 years of experience working in some of the biggest studios in the world. In addition to being one of the top call engineers for big band, jazz, and orchestra sessions, Steve was also one of the first music mixers to work in Dolby Atmos. Many of the techniques he pioneered have shaped the people mix in the format today.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
How Atmos Could Replace Stereo
How To Mix Stereo and Atmos at the Same Time
Why the Binaural Atmos Mix is a Moving Target
Fill the Atmos Sound Stage Without Adding Reverb
The Lost Art of Riding a Vocal to Tape
Big Bang or Jazz Recording
The Importance of Preparation for Large Ensemble Sessions
Working at Capitol Studios
The Biggest Mistakes New Atmos Mixers Make
Always Supporting the Music, Whether it’s Stereo or Atmos
Shelby Kennedy: Move to the Void, PROs, and Using the Full Toolbox
Season 1 · Episode 46
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 • Duration 01:07:51
This week's guest is music executive and songwriter Shelby Kennedy. Shelby is the President of North American operations for amazing, which is the parent company for Amazing Radio, Amazing Songs, and now CMJ. Prior to that he has held various positions throughout the industry including Director of A&R for Disney's Lyric Street Records, Artist and Partner relations for Tunecore, as well as executive roles at both ASCAP and BMI. Along with all that, early in his career Shelby had success as a songwriter with his songs being cut by artists like Ray Charles and Reba McEntire. We have a great chat about being independent artists, being unique, and using every tool you've been given.
In this episode, we'll dig in on...
The global marketplace of music
Amazing Radio and Amazing Songs
Turning limitations into opportunities
The many hats an independent artist wears
Filling the void
Being a song plugger
The complexities of publishing and songwriting
Signing Rascal Flatts
The best music is always next
Music release strategies
PROs
Learn More About Shelby Kennedy and Amazing Radio...
Gab Strum: Empower the Artist, Being DIY, and Japanese Wallpaper
Season 1 · Episode 45
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 • Duration 01:18:51
This week's guest is producer, songwriter, and recording artist Gab Strum. Gab releases music under the moniker Japanese Wallpaper, as well as writes and produces for other artists. Based out of Melbourne, Australia, he's found success on Triple J radio with several of his tracks as well as some of his productions. Including "Forces" featuring Airling and "In Motion" by Allday. His latest album "Glow" came out at the end of 2019 and has been followed up by a slew of new singles over the last year. We have a great chat about the artist's perspective of a mix, touring, and defining success in a way that fits your path.
In this episode, we'll dig in on...
Getting back the first mix
The Suzuki Method and ear training
Dealing with imposter syndrome
Triple J radio
Supporting an artist's vision, instead of telling them what their vision should be
Defining success in way that fits your path
Record labels and avoiding making decisions via committee
The Australian music scene vs American music scene
The duality of a musically and technically great mix
Building relationships on the touring circuit
Handling your own playback during tour
Protecting your hearing
The importance of a great monitor and FOH team.
Learn More About Gab Strum and Japanese Wallpaper...
Corey Schreppel: Mixing for Broadcast, Quality of Life, and Podcasts
Season 1 · Episode 44
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 • Duration 01:08:48
This week's guest, Corey Schreppel, is an engineer and mixer specializing in podcast and broadcast production. Currently he is on the audio team for The New York Times, where he works on many of the narrative shows as well as their flagship show "The Daily." Prior to that he was the Technical Director for Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media. Along with his decade of broadcast experience he's also worked extensively in the classical recording space as an engineer for the New England Conservatory of Music. We have a great chat about mixing live broadcasts, empowering your coworkers, and the importance of quality of life.
In this episode, we'll dig in on...
Mixing Live to 2
Working the board the night Prince died
Getting repetitions to master your craft
Learning to capture an ensemble as the sum of all it's parts
Workflow and systems design
Remote collaboration, Pro Tools, and Dropbox
Quality of Life
Podcastings
Working for the New York Times
Recording in an old bank converted to a recording studio
Audio of IP Codecs
Recording classical ensembles at New England Conservatory or Music
Eric Boulanger: Musical Mastering, Professional Violin, and How to Monitor
Season 1 · Episode 43
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 • Duration 01:09:55
This week's guest is mastering engineer and violinist, Eric Boulanger. Eric started his career at the legendary Mastering Lab working under Doug Sax before starting his own facility, The Bakery, in 2015. In addition to a mastering credit list that includes artists such as Diana Krall, Green Day, Weezer, and Andrea Bocelli, he also worked with Apple to develop the "Mastered for iTunes" protocol. Outside the world of mastering, Eric still finds time to play violin on sessions for various film and television scores. We have a great chat about listening, setting up a room, and knowing when you're ready to jump into your own business.
In this episode, we'll dig in on...
Approaching mastering as musician, not a robot
Building a mastering studio in an old screening room
Calling everyday until you get the gig
Attended mastering sessions
The importance of listening and monitoring
Playing violin from age 3
Working at the Mastering Lab
Building a lathe before ever buying a vinyl record
Morgan Kibby: Seasons of "Yes", Attending the Sundance Lab, and M83
Season 1 · Episode 42
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 • Duration 01:01:42
This week's guest is composer, producer, and recording artist Morgan Kibby. Morgan spent seven years as a member of the band M83, during which time she played, wrote, and sang on two albums, including the Grammy nominated "Hurry Up, We're Dreaming." Since leaving the band, Morgan has contributed songwriting and production for artists such as Panic at the Disco, Harry Styles, and Lady Gaga. She also releases her own music under the moniker White Sea, including remixes for tracks by Lorde and the Weeknd, as well as trailers for movies such as "Harry Potter". In 2015 Morgan shifted her focus to scoring and since has done projects for Amazon, Netflix, and Hulu. We chat about balancing your passions, shifting focus mid career, defining success, and having seasons of "yes" in your career.
Cyrus Reynolds: Compositional Improvisation, Classical Music, and the Importance of Goal Flexibility
Season 1 · Episode 41
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 • Duration 01:11:06
This week's guest is composer, recording artist, and sound designer Cyrus Reynolds. A classically trained musician from London's Royal Academy of Music, Cyrus has had success not only with his own music, but also in the world of trailer music. He has collaborated with artists such as Bon Iver’s S. Carey and Novo Amor and contributed sound design to artists likes Kanye West and Change the Rapper. He's also done work with Output, helping design instruments for them such as Exhale and Arcade. We have a great chat about his unique blend of cinematic orchestra with modern songwriting, how recording techniques influence creativity, and why following your passion or interests will always lead you to the most fulfilling version of your career.
In this episode, we'll dig in on...
Goal flexibility
Coming from a classical music background
Experimenting and trying to move the needle
Funding your own orchestra recording
Finishing parts on the plane on the way to Abbey Road
Using AI and randomization parameters to recreate human tendencies
Ryan David Adams: Broadcast Specs, Dealing with Visas, and Mixing for Television
Season 1 · Episode 40
Wednesday, July 7, 2021 • Duration 01:16:23
This week's guest is Emmy nominated re-recording mixer Ryan David Adams. Ryan has been working on the post-production side of television for nearly two decades, amassing a long list of credits along the way. He recently received his first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Nonfiction or Reality Show in 2020 for the Netflix documentary series "Cheer." Other notable shows that he's worked on include The Voice, Masterchef, American Idol, Lego Masters, Last Chance U for Netflix, and Class Action Park for HBO Max. We have a great chat about working in television, keeping music as a creative outlet by working in other areas of audio, and the importance of checking your ego at the door.
In this episode, we'll dig in on...
The language of music
Being a re-recording mixer
ADR and sound effects
Mixing television in Dolby Atmos
Dealing with work visas
Learning how little you know
Future proofing content
Being prepared for changes
Broadcast specs
Audio Engineering Society
Unions in post-production
Stems and delivery requirements
Working with streaming services like Netflix and HBO Max
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