Best Protools Podcasts (2024)

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RSR482 - Case Newcomb - Hyde Street Studios Engineer & Mixer in San Francisco 2:09:01

2h ago2:09:01

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You've got to feel the plugin. Case talked about going from bartending to the recording studio, why people skills are the first skills you need, how to compare all your plugin options for the best mix, being vulnerable in the studio, and compressors. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Case Newcomb, …

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RSR481 - Chaz Root III - Recording Rock at Electric Owl Works Studio in South Wales NY 2:13:24

6d ago2:13:24

2:13:24

Turn your disadvantages into advantages! Chaz talked about losing sight but gaining a love for guitar, rocking with the Goo Goo Dolls, prank calling Tom Shultz of Boston, punk band tracking sessions, the famous $300 drum sound, & his new Atmos room. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Charles Root II…

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Tyson Boorman - Getting Industry Standard Mixes for Your Music 59:32

11m ago59:32

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Tyson Boorman is a mixing and mastering engineer for Nightowl Music Group. He is the author of The Objective Mix - Mix Like a Pro Without Pro Gear or Premium Plug-ins. Tyson teaches music production on his YouTube channel, Objective Mixing, and he also runs a podcast called Prolific Super Producer, where, in the very near future, I'll be a guest. T…

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RSR480 - Jeremy Stephens - Producing Rock Records at Clearwave Studio in Northern Alabama 2:18:00

3d ago2:18:00

2:18:00

"Mix how you hear it!" Jeremy talked about recording Greg Allman, why no click track needed, when to use ribbon mics, thumb vs pick bass, how to mic drums, why you should get a console and tape machine, Hammond organs, and comping vocals in Logic. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Jeremy Stephens, …

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STOP Optimizing! Do THIS First!! 13:52

7d ago13:52

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Let's get the big things right before we worry about the details. Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Links: My First Album Project Nairb - Apple Music - Spotify My Second Album Forest Far - Apple Music - Spotify Music From Video is from my Passings EP - Apple Music - Spotify Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com Music Production Club - https://…

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RSR479 - Jack Miele - Producing Rock & Funk Bands in New Orleans 2:09:19

6d ago2:09:19

2:09:19

Creativity doesn't come from options. It comes from limitations! Jack talked about analog tape speeds, why cover bands make more money, how to track a live band in a room, rock vocal secrets, piano as cool drum mics, & hallways as reverb chambers. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Jack Miele, an 11…

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Ben Levin - Staying True to Yourself as an Artist 2:03:04

20d ago2:03:04

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Ben Levin is a musician, visual artist, and educator. He runs the Ben Levin Music School where he hosts courses that help artists find their voice, finish music, and maintain and cultivate their love of music-making. Ben's YouTube Channel hosts his art, music, and educational content. His new album Heaven Heaven Heaven features indie, alternative r…

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RSR478 - Matty Harris - Top Mixing Controllers, Plugins, and Room Correction 2:05:13

13d ago2:05:13

2:05:13

"Using plugins in mastering is 100% better than analog!" Matty talked about mixing controllers Softube's Console 1, Rock Solid Audio, & the SSL UF-1, CLA plugins for vocals, room correction tools for great mixing, and the top vocal chain for hip hop. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Matty Harris, …

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RSR477 - Matt "Tex" Cokley - How to Produce Heavy Rock in a Home Studio with Reaper 2:24:43

20d ago2:24:43

2:24:43

Vacuum the studio and blow a fuse! Tex talked about balancing a career as an electrical contractor with producing heavy rock records, ninja tips for Reaper drum editing and mixing, getting polarity and phase right, & his chain for a huge rock sound! Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Tex Cokley, a m…

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David Mash - Musician, Educator, Futurist 1:45:59

23d ago1:45:59

1:45:59

David Mash is a musician, composer, educator, technologist, and futurist. David worked at Berklee College of Music for 44 years, first as a teacher of guitar and jazz. Then he started the Music Synthesis department, which is now the Electronic Production and Design department. David was Berklee’s Assistant Dean of Curriculum for Academic Technology…

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RSR476 - Kris Crunk - Orchestral and Soundflow Tips for Pro Gospel Sessions 2:01:16

27d ago2:01:16

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Ya gotta learn the rules to break the rules! Kris talked about big tracking sessions, orchestral arranging for small vs large string sections, killer Soundflow strategies, Pro Tools marker magic, sync sessions tips, & cool plugins for awesome mixes! Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Kris Crunk, a f…

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RSR475 - Brennan Aerts - Producing Indie Pop and Rock for Bands & Sync Tracks 2:14:25

1M ago2:14:25

2:14:25

If it sounds good then it is good! Brennan talked about the importance of embracing your own sonic thumbprint, mixing with depth, programming drums, how to make a cooler gated snare, asynchronistic work, recording with an iPhone, and lyric writing. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Brennan Aerts, a…

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The Craft of Songwriting with Andrea Stolpe 1:24:04

1M ago1:24:04

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Andrea Stolpe is a renowned, multi-platinum creative consultant whose methodology for songwriters and music artists has been taught worldwide. A writer with 20+ years of experience in the music industry, Andrea has written for such artists as Faith Hill, Julianne Hough, and Jimmy Wayne. She has turned her experience into award-winning online course…

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RSR474 - Jeremy Steckel - Why You Need A Music Mastermind Group & Family Work Balance 2:21:46

2M ago2:21:46

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Give of yourself generously to those you work with! Jeremy talked about producing indie rock and pop bands in a small studio, touring in a signed band, building a new production studio, starting a mastermind group, and family life vs work balance. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Jeremy Steckel, a…

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RSR473 - Matt Robertson - Ambient & Cinematic Synth Composer (Bjork, Prodigy, HBO, Ellie Goulding) 2:14:36

2M ago2:14:36

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What does it sound like miked in the bathtub? Matt talked about being at Strongroom Studios, tape flying off the machine, why you need hardware synths, MDing for Björk and Ellie Goulding, how to record ambient music, and why real guitar pedals rock! Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Matt Robertson,…

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KIN TALA - Building an EP from Scratch 1:06:44

2M ago1:06:44

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KIN TALA is a musical duo from Blackpool, England, who just released their debut EP, Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost. They created the album entirely on their own, learning to produce and mix along the way. I spoke with Dominic of KIN TALA about their new EP and the creative process they used to make it. Dom discussed how the duo did most of thei…

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RSR472 - Matt Boudreau - Atmos Mixing Green Day & Alanis Morissette in a Home Studio 2:14:18

2M ago2:14:18

2:14:18

How many room mics do Atmos drums need? Matt talked about recording and mixing a jazz band in Atmos, how to let old gear go to make room for new gear, speakers, mix levels, full setup for mixing in Atmos, and new ways to think about space and sound. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Matt Boudreau, …

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RSR471 - Nick Krill - How To Create a Pro Mix Template from a Platinum Producer, Mixer, and Engineer 2:08:50

2M ago2:08:50

2:08:50

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. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Nick Krill, an …

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Ian Temple - Soundfly CEO on Overcoming Creative Obstacles 1:15:08

2M ago1:15:08

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Ian Temple is the CEO and Co-Founder of the online music school, Soundfly. Soundfly offers courses in a variety of topics related to music-making and music production. Ian is a pianist, composer, and plays in the band Sontag Shogun. Ian and I spoke about the creative process and the challenges of making music. Ian shared insights about learning mus…

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RSR470 - Daniel Bacigalupi - Signal Chain Breakdown from Infrasonic Mastering 2:20:04

3M ago2:20:04

2:20:04

Make some noise about dither ya'll! Daniel talked about how mastering flow is like songwriting, how to null check audio files, his hybrid mastering signal chain, why Wavelab is so cool, monitor levels, Ozone 11, and the magic of an old Mackie mixer. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Daniel Bacigalu…

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RSR469 - Bobbi Giel - Mastering Vinyl at Welcome to 1979 in Nashville 2:07:46

3M ago2:07:46

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What does fifteen 1176s at once to vinyl sound like? Bobbi talked about cutting direct to disk for Tyler Bryant and The Shakedown, choosing the best compressor, pure analog mastering, speakers vs headphones, recording a Broadway cast, and iZotope RX. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Bobbi Giel, a …

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Corey Baker - aka Kill Paris, Musician, Producer, Ableton Certified Trainer 2:03:39

3M ago2:03:39

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Corey Baker is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and Ableton Certified Trainer. Corey made a huge impact on the electronic music scene and toured the world as Kill Paris. He shares his workflow and techniques in his tutorials and courses, and hosts a weekly sample flip challenge. I spoke with Corey about his music, educational community, and produ…

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RSR468 - Andy Freeman - Producing Rock & Roll and Helping to Save Home Studios in Music City 2:10:47

3M ago2:10:47

2:10:47

"1000 burritos, tacos, and Bud Lights came flying at me like the arrows in 300!" Andy talked about recording Andrew WK from a mobile truck, doubling vocals like Mahler, learning to listen, recording Cuban music, guitars, vocals, and tuning drums. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Andy Freeman who g…

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RSR467 - Roger Alan Nichols - Guitars, Amps, Studios, Songwriting and Rock & Roll 2:17:19

3M ago2:17:19

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If you stop being curious then you're done! Roger talked about choosing monitors for mixing, collecting guitars and amps, songwriting prosody, baritone guitar voicings, synth vs espresso, miking guitar cabinets, and how to take great session notes. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Roger Alan Nicho…

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Thomas Glendinning - ELPHNT, Sound Designer, Music Maker, Educator 1:15:12

3M ago1:15:12

1:15:12

Thomas Glendinning is a music producer, educator, and sound designer. He creates some of the finest Ableton Live and Max for Live devices available at his site ELPHNT. Tom recently released his new album Micro((osmos under the name Conso/e. Tom joined me for a 3rd conversation on the Music Production Podcast to talk about his new album and some of …

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