Best Protools Podcasts (2024)

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RSR450 - Marc Urselli - Mics, Doom Metal, Jazz, and Throat Singing 2:16:21

2h ago2:16:21

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Organization is everything! Marc talked about recording Bill Frisell & John Zorn, producing The Ramones tribute with Steppendoom, how to make a great compilation album or killer remix, traveling the world to collect vintage ribbon mics, and backup. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Marc Urselli a 7…

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Episode 170: Marketing in 2024 53:38

1d ago53:38

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Matt and Sam talk about how you market as a mastering engineer in 2024.By Matthew Garber & Sam Moses

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RSR449 - Dominique Sanders - Jazz Bass Player Hip Hop Producer & Beat Maker in LA 2:09:46

7d ago2:09:46

2:09:46

A hit recording might only be 2.5 min in 13.8 billion years of the universe! Dom talked about playing bass for the Queen of England & Obama, the history of KC jazz, learning to make beats, the power of publishing, and 5 reasons to use Ableton Live. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Dominique Sander…

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RSR448 - Vance Powell - Big Phish Stories with Mixing Q&A 2:05:37

14d ago2:05:37

2:05:37

Don't pull my beard... unless you're Les Paul! Vance talked about recording Phish on tour with 244 mic inputs over MADI in a remote truck, mixing low-end bass and kick, how to mic a rock drum kit, studio wire and why tweaking mixes is a fool's errand! Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Vance Powell,…

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#365: Sound Design for Timbaland and Ableton with Sound Oracle 1:51:57

15d ago1:51:57

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Sound Oracle is a music producer and sound designer. He has worked with the heavy hitters in the hip-hop world, and his sounds have been used in Grammy-winning songs by Timbaland, Jay-Z, Drake, and more. His latest packs Golden Era Hip Hop Drums and Trap Drums are featured packs in the new Ableton Live 12 update. Sound Oracle and I had an inspiring…

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Episode 169: The Bubble of The Music Industry 57:56

15d ago57:56

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Matt and Sam talk about how they believe the music industry is facing its own inflationary period.By Matthew Garber & Sam Moses

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RSR447 - Steve Genewick - The Beatles & Mixing Miles Davis in Atmos 2:22:13

21d ago2:22:13

2:22:13

Make mine a phantom center! Steve talked about the birth of mixing in Atmos, recording strings for the last Beatles song, Now And Then, how to record immersively, building a home mixing studio, mics for strings, object bed mixing, and the LFE sub. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Steve Genewick a …

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#364: Plug-in Design, Creativity, and Balance with The Him 1:37:23

24d ago1:37:23

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The Him is a music producer, DJ, and plug-in designer with over 500 million streams on Spotify. He's toured some of the largest festival stages and done remixes for artists like Tiesto, The Chainsmokers, and Miley Cyrus. The Him just released his first plug-in, Sub Ninja, which allows producers to get an accurate understanding of the bass frequenci…

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RSR446 - Sara Carter - How To EQ Everything in Your Home Studio! 2:17:25

28d ago2:17:25

2:17:25

Trust your first instinct! Sara talked about setting up your monitors for accurate mixing, how to place your subwoofer, learning to balance a mix first, why 85db is too loud, the power of a high pass filter, group vs solo audition, and mixing vocals. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Sara Carter, a…

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Episode 168: EQ vs IQ 1:03:36

30d ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Matt and Sam discuss intelligence faculties and how that relates to your business.By Matthew Garber & Sam Moses

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#363: Finish Every Song You Start with Johan Ransby 2:17:26

29d ago2:17:26

2:17:26

Johan Ransby is an artist, coach, and producer. He shares tips and techniques that help artists finish more music and reach their career goals. His website is loaded with helpful creative tools and his social media accounts contain priceless advice. Johan and I had a great conversation about how he approaches making music and teaching his students.…

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RSR445 - Ken Sluiter - Tips for Production , Mixing, and Atmos 2:23:37

1M ago2:23:37

2:23:37

Is your home studio the best place for your client? Ken talked about recording at home vs a big studio, playlists vs endless sessions, why pressure is good for music, riding the master fader, mixing with drum samples, and setting up for Atmos. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Ken Sluiter, a Grammy…

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#362: Finding Support in Community with Michaela Shiloh and Andre Mullen 49:19

1M ago49:19

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Michaela Shiloh and Andre Mullens run the community-based record label HRDRV, which helps artists develop their careers. Their combined decades of experience in the music industry include writing music for top artists like Janet Jackson and Jennifer Lopez and working for Bad Boy Records. Michaela and Andre discuss the importance of camaraderie and …

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RSR444 - Joe Baldridge - Mixing Tips from Ocean Way Studios Grammy Winning Engineer at Belmont University 2:16:36

2M ago2:16:36

2:16:36

Do frozen cats make your mixes cooler? Joe talked about the history of Ocean Way Studios, how to fix cymbals ruining your drum mix, how to make a Decca tree in your home studio, double miking vocals, mixing with parallel dynamics, & immersive audio. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Joe Baldridge, …

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Episode 167: Josh Bonanno - Podcast Takeover Q&A 1:05:48

1M ago1:05:48

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Josh takes over the spring Q&A and fires questions at Matt and Sam. Special Guest: Josh Bonanno.By Matthew Garber & Sam Moses

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#361: Touring and Performing with Music's Largest Acts - Carlos Sosa 1:56:30

1M ago1:56:30

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Carlos Sosa is a musician, producer, composer, and music director. Sosa formed Grooveline Horns, a 1970s funk and R&B influenced brass group. Carlos tours and records with Maroon 5, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Mraz, Zac Brown Band, and Hanson. Carlos and I spoke in-depth about his music career recording and touring with some of music's largest acts. He s…

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RSR443 - Dave Coleman - East Nashville Songwriter, Rocker Guitarist, and Producer 2:04:55

2M ago2:04:55

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Produce records with bands or bricks? Dave talked about assembling a production for an artist, songwriting for publishing vs self, how to get songs finished, the importance of sightlines and headphones, and how to find your voice on stage and studio. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Dave Coleman w…

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#360: Pick Yourself with Philip Roder 1:40:23

2M ago1:40:23

1:40:23

Philip Röder is a music producer who runs the Copilco professional mixing and mastering studio in Berlin. Philip's YouTube Channel, Pick Yourself, helps music producers hone their craft and tap into their own personal style. Philip and I had a great conversation about his work and his underpinning philosophies. We went into detail about how he enco…

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RSR442 - John Arrucci - Master Percussionist in Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, North-Indian, and Classical Composition 2:19:21

2M ago2:19:21

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Ga Ga Ti Ga, Ga Ga Ga Ti Ga... John talked about the Samba sing-a-long, studying in India, and Brazil, recording vibes and various percussion instruments, the importance of cultural context in music, and bringing your A-game to every studio session! Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is John Arrucci, a…

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Episode 166: What is Your "Why"? 46:35

2M ago46:35

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Matt and Sam discuss if your business should serve your personal goals and the importance of defining your "why" in life and work.By Matthew Garber & Sam Moses

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#359: Music Theory, Harmonic Series, Beach Boys with Tim Smolens 1:13:31

2M ago1:13:31

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Tim Smolens is a musician, composer, and recording engineer. He teaches music theory on his YouTube channel and at High Castle Music Conservatory. Tim has toured and plays in the bands ISS and High Castle Teleorkestra. Tim and I had an inspiring conversation about his work and appreciation of music and chord theory. Throughout the episode, Tim demo…

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RSR441 - Brandon Highfill - Neotek Consoles, UAD Luna, and Guitar Pedals! 2:09:22

2M ago2:09:22

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Which is actually more... less or more? Brandon talked about mixing with guitar pedals, Velcro walls, installing the Neotek Elite console, working with Jacquire King, and why you should be using SSL UF8 and UC-1 with UAD Luna and Harrison Mixbus 32C. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Brandon Highfi…

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#358: Sequencers, Humanization, Groove and Feel with Alexkid 1:41:27

2M ago1:41:27

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Alexkid is a music producer and plug-in designer. He's been releasing house music for decades and designing Max for Live devices for Ableton and Isotonik Studios. Alex now runs 510k Arts, where he releases his powerful sequencers, including the new VST/AU plug-in Seqund. Alexkid and I spoke about his work, music, and experience designing sequencers…

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RSR440 - Al Evans - Producing Grateful Dead Ballads in Iceland “Lovely View Of Heaven” 2:02:16

2M ago2:02:16

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Are you listening to the gnomes? Al talked about recording in Iceland, studying Grateful Dead lyrics, finding Oteil's voice, band tracking setup, the importance of bleed, mono vs stereo, mixing templates, Aquarian Rescue Unit, and Michael Jackson. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Al Evans a multi-…

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Episode 165: When To Master In The Box 55:49

2M ago55:49

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Matt and Sam discuss scenarios when you may want to consider not using an analog chain for masteringBy Matthew Garber & Sam Moses

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#357: Promoting Your Music in 2024 with Alex Akimov 43:23

2M ago43:23

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Alex Akimov is the founder of Simple Social, a music digital marketing agency, and Sound.Me, an AI-powered artist and creator platform. He has worked as an artist manager, promoter, and touring guitarist. Alex explores ways to help artists reach their career goals. On this episode, Alex discusses his experience in the music industry and his current…

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RSR439 - Brian K Fisher - LEWITT Microphones and Home Studio Rock Production 2:13:57

3M ago2:13:57

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Sing it again or mix it with a doubler plugin? Brian talked about producing layered vocal bedroom-psych rock, recording and mixing super punchy drums, finger-picked acoustic guitar, and using the LEWITT LCT1040 on vocals with LCT640TS on guitar amps. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Brian K. Fishe…

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#356: Troubadeck Songwriting Cards with Charlie McCarron 1:44:14

3M ago1:44:14

1:44:14

Charlie McCarron is a film composer, songwriter, and game designer. He is currently running a Kickstarter campaign for his Troubadeck songwriting cards. Charlie ran the Composer Quest Podcast, where he interviewed songwriters and discussed their creative process. It was great to catch up with Charlie, who was the 2nd guest on this podcast! Charlie …

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