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RSR471 - Nick Krill - How To Create a Pro Mix Template from a Platinum Producer, Mixer, and Engineer

Friday, September 13, 2024 • Duration 02:08:50

Be willing to chase the dragon! Nick talked about creating the ultimate custom mix template, finding your ideal studio listening level, why you should only use two volumes, ninja tips for Soundflow and Avid S1, de-essing vocal tricks, and fx chains.

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My guest today is Nick Krill, an indie rock producer, mixer, and engineer. Nick's interest in the studio began as a teenager when he would spend weekends in a basement 4-track studio with his band, The Spinto Band.

Nick spent the first part of his career simultaneously playing in bands and recording and mixing other artists in the studio. In the early 2000s, The Spinto Band gained notoriety and went on to release 4 LPs and tour extensively in North America and Europe. After the Spinto Band went on hiatus, Nick spent four years touring and recording with Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. In 2018 Nick decided to focus solely on the studio side of his work, and now produces, mixes, and engineers indie rock full time. Some highlights of his recording work include:

- Recording and mixing two volumes of "A Philly Special Christmas" (Which went on to chart on in the top 10 on various Billboard charts and had a No.1 iTunes single),

- Producing and mixing the "I Can't Handle Change" EP by Roar (This EP now has over 700 million Spotify streams, and the song "Christmas Kids" charted in the UK last year)

- Working as a recording engineer on the last two War On Drugs Lps ("A Deeper Understanding" and "I Don't Live Here Anymore")

- Producing and mixing the most recent Generationals LP "Heatherhead."

Nick has been a guest on the show before for episode RSR128 where you can hear more about his backstory. Today we will talk about new records and how to make an award-winning record!

Thank you to The Sin City Band and also Robin Eaton for the introduction!

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RSR462 - Mark Martin - From Nashville Music Row Sessions to Film School and Drone Piloting

Friday, July 12, 2024 • Duration 01:51:41

"Build Your Toolkit!" Mark talked about finding job opportunities in the audio industry, recording sessions on Music Row at Ocean Way, Masterphonics, and The Workshop, running the SAE Institute, Teaching film at IFC, Atmos mixing, & flying drones.

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My guest today is Mark Martin, an engineer who worked at Masterfonics, Emerald, OceanWay l, SAE and the Workstation. He became VP of Marketing for all 38 SAE locations in 18 countries. He moved to Austin to do live sound. Mark came back to Nashville to be VP of Marketing at the Nashville Film Institute.

Thank you to Michael Cronin for the introduction!

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RSR373 - Marc Daniel Nelson - Guitars, Drums, Mix Templates, and Summing!

Friday, October 28, 2022 • Duration 02:05:07

My guest today is Marc Daniel Nelson a Latin Grammy nominated producer/mixer. His credits over 20 plus years include Fleetwood Mac, Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat, music for Solo, Blade Runner, Fractured, The Expanse, Point Break, The Last Full Measure and more.

Marc has been showcased on the cover of Audio Solutions magazine, in addition to articles in MIX, Shore, and “Business” magazine, has one Mark Award win and was nominated for the French Academy Award for Best Score for the film “Amanda”.

Marc has also been creating a ton of cool studio tutorial videos over at Produce LIke A Pro. And you can catch his last couple of podcast episodes on RSR 168 & 271 where he talked about his background in music and portable film mixing setup in 2020.

Happy to have Marc back to see whats new over in the mixing world.

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RSR372 - Ethan X Howard - NFTs and The Exciting Future Of Your Music

Friday, October 21, 2022 • Duration 02:21:19

My guest today is Ethan X Howard, a producer/engineer and consultant based in Nashville, TN.

Ethan got his start in West Virginia, picking up recording out of necessity to record demos with local punk bands he played with while still in high school. After briefly studying music performance at Marshall University, he packed up & headed to Full Sail University to get serious about recording. Upon graduating he had the opportunity to relocate to Nashville for an internship at Blackbird Studio.

In the years since he’s worked as a freelance producer & engineer for developing artists, has helped start and manage several small studios, and has worked as an assistant engineer on sessions for independent & major label artists.

A lifetime technology enthusiast, Ethan is currently working as a consultant focusing on NFTs, web3, and their applications within the music industry.

I am psyched to have Ethan on today to talk about both making records and how the future of NFTs and web3 can help artists and producers survive on the long road toward a successful career in music.

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RSR371- David Kalmusky - Pro Tips for Playing and Recording Guitar From Owner of Addiction Studio

Friday, October 14, 2022 • Duration 01:55:57

My guest today is Dave Kalmusky a multi-platinum, multiple Billboard #1 charting Nashville based producer, songwriter, guitarist / multi-instrumentalist, engineer & mixer, who’s work in the studio with acts such as Shawn Mendes, Keith Urban, Megan Trainor, Justin Bieber, Journey, Joe Bonamassa, Tenille Townes, The Sisterhood, Vince Gill, John Oates (From Hall & Oates) Motley Crue, and Many, Many others.

Coming by it honestly, David’s father, Kenny Kalmusky. was one of the original band members of “The Hawks” with Levon Helm, Richard Manuel, & John Till in 1958. Kenny went on to make records at Bearsville studios in Woodstock NY, and Nashville TN in the late 60’s with the likes of Ian & Sylvia, Todd Rundgren, Cowboy Jack Clement, Ronnie Hawkins, Jerry Reed, and many others.

David has been on the show before in episode RSR052.

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RSR370 - Sean Giovanni - Helping Artists Reach Music Goals at The Record Shop Nashville

Friday, October 7, 2022 • Duration 02:18:58

My guest today is Sean Giovanni a Producer, Engineer and Owner of The Record Shop in Nashville, TN. Gio has worked with artists such as, John Legend, Big and Rich, Zakk Wylde, Tim McGraw, The Wallflowers, Juicy J, and Lil Jon.

After moving to Nashville at 20 years old and unable to land an internship, Gio set out to build his own path in the recording industry, with a focus on supporting artists in achieving their creative vision and offering a wide range of content creation services in addition to production.

A frequent NAMM show panelist, speaker at Belmont, MTSU, SAE, The Recording Academy, Sean has also appeared in interviews with the likes of Adam Audio, Antelope Audio, Make it in Music, The Working Your Way Up Podcast, Recording Connection and many more to discuss topics such as entrepreneurship, time management, building a brand , leading with purpose, overcoming adversity, and much more.

Thanks also to Paul from DPA Microphones for originally introducing us.

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RSR369 - Bob Bullock - Saving Fleetwood Mac Rumours & Ruminating About Mixing Fleetly on a Mac

Friday, September 30, 2022 • Duration 02:02:10

My guest today is Bob Bullock a recording engineer, mixer, and producer whose credits can be found on over 50 gold and platinum albums. He loves to work with independent artists from around the world and does extensive teaching through multiple universities including Belmont University & The Art Institute in Nashville, TN, and Troy University in Montgomery, AL. Bob has been a guest on the podcast way back on episode RSR055 where he shared his story of starting out and working his way to Nashville.

Today we will catch up with Bob joining us from his home studio in Nashville to talk about his beautiful Phantom Focus Mixroom and how he mixes in the box with Pro Tools.

Thanks so much to Carl Tatz for reconnecting us for this interview!

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RSR368 - Chris Mara - Analog Tape, Tubes, and Tunes at Welcome To 1979

Friday, September 23, 2022 • Duration 02:03:17

My guest today is Chris Mara who says in his own words, “Well, basically... I'm the luckiest guy in the world. My "job" (I'm a recording engineer and producer) is to find cool artists & bands and help them make cool music. How frickin' awesome is that? I've been doing this music thing here in Nashville for over 20 years (since I was 19 years old), and it's the only real job I've ever had. I absolutely love helping people make music and also take a lot of time to help them make some wise career decisions too. There's a lot of bullshit. in the music biz, so I try to keep things really straightforward and simple for the people I come in contact with.

I really dig the art of getting artists comfortable and then capturing great performances in the studio. Although I use all types of technology to record, tend to gravitate to the "old school way of doing things and record on analog tape whenever I can. That's probably the reason I built my retro, all analog recording studio called "Welcome to 1979".

I also record in other studios all over the country, as well as in barns, cabins, old churches, hallways, highways, byways, parks, and garages....basically wherever people are making good music!”

Chris also runs a tape machine restoration company called Mara Machines and In early 2016, Mara launched a vinyl electroplating facility offering vinyl mastering and electroplating under the same roof to allow for the highest quality vinyl to be produced. And every November you can travel to Music City to attend the annual W21979 Recording Summit for panel discussions on all things studio.

Chris has been a guest on the show before RSR027 and later his wife and studio manager Yoli Mara joined us for episode RSR180.

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RSR367 - Daniel Ford aka Dr Ford - Award Winning Mixing Tips and Marketing Strategies for Your Studio

Friday, September 16, 2022 • Duration 02:27:28

My guest today is Daniel Ford aka “Dr Ford”, multiple Award Winning Producer and Mixer with music at #1 on iTunes, & the Billboard Top 20. Daniel has Studio C of the world-famous Sound Kitchen Studios here in Nashville and has been on the show with us before for episodes RSR136 and RSR218 to share some great tips for vocal mixing and other cool stuff in the studio, and to hear his back story.

So go check out those episodes if you like and today lets dive into whats new at his studio, and share some more tips on mixing pop, country, rap and whatever else comes your way in the studio. Plus we will dig into what it takes to successfully build marketing for your studio and services and ways that you can reach future customers for your talents.

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