Best Travis Ference Podcasts (2024)

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#151: Mastering Work-Life Balance in the Music Industry: Insights from Grammy-Nominated Mixing Engineer Travis Ference 37:13

7d ago37:13

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Ever wondered how to boost your productivity or become a top-notch mixing engineer? Struggling with imposter syndrome or trying to find that elusive work-life balance? Tune into episode 151 of the Inside The Mix podcast for answers and insights! Discover the secrets of balancing a high-octane career with personal well-being from Travis Ference, the…

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Why Music Producers & Engineers Should Make Content | with Marc Matthews 1:00:10

1h ago1:00:10

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Marc Matthews is a music producer, mastering engineer and the host of the Inside the Mix Podcast. In this episode, you'll learn about: How Social Media and Content Can Be Networking The Value of Having a Strong Core Group of “Music Friends” Making What You Are Passionate About Is the Cost of Higher Education Worth it for Music? How Releasing Someth…

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#152: How to Mix Synthpop Music: Logic Pro Mixing Tips & Free Resources 7:49

42m ago7:49

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Have you ever wondered how to take your Synthpop productions to the next level with professional mixing techniques? Maybe you're seeking help on the topics: how to mix Synthpop music, how to mix vocals in Logic Pro, how to mix in Logic Pro, or maybe even how to use Logic Pro for beginners. Then check out EP 152 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Join m…

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3 Signs You NEED to Be Freelance 11:09

2d ago11:09

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Travis discusses why he quit every staff engineering gig he had and how to know that you're ready to go freelance as a recording engineer, mixer, or producer. 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressio…

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#150: Unlock Your Creative Flow State: 5 Essential Productivity Tips for Producers and Artists 11:13

14d ago11:13

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Have you ever wondered how to increase productivity? Maybe you're seeking info on the topics: flow state productivity tips, maximising flow state, getting into productivity flow, working in a state of flow, or maybe even, boosting productivity. Then check out EP 150 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Ready to unlock your full creative potential? Join m…

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Episode #139 - Hot Takes on Spotify w/ Julian Dreyer 55:16

8d ago55:16

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Episode Description Matt sits down with Julian Dreyer to discuss the role of Spotify in the music industry. Listen to Eleventyseven on Spotify Rock Candy Studios - Production, Mixing & Mastering. Eleventylife FB Group - Stay in touch with all things Eleventy Discord Channel - Find friends on the Eleventylife Discord Channel.…

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#149: Unlock Pro-Level Music Production Techniques, Tools, and Tips for Aspiring Producers (PRODUCER KICKSTART: FastEddy856) 22:47

21d ago22:47

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Have you ever wondered how to make the most of peer feedback or write feedback for peers? If you're looking for info on topics like how long should it take to mix a song? The fundamentals of mixing, the importance of reference songs, why a supportive network in the music industry is important or maybe even tips to overcome imposter syndrome. Then c…

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Harper James - Is the “How” of Production Killing the “Why”? 1:34:41

1M ago1:34:41

1:34:41

In this episode, you'll learn about: Is Our Musical Taste Nature or Nurture Practicing Minimalism in Process How to Discover Your Sonic Preferences Is Our Musical Tastes Nature or Nurture How to Discover Your Sonic Preferences Why A-B Tests are a Sales Psy-Op How We Are Too Concerned with the Process of Making Records vs The Outcome How to Find You…

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#148: Building a Profitable Home Studio: Tips and Strategies with Philip Marsden 34:59

28d ago34:59

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Have you ever wondered how to make money with a home studio? Maybe you're seeking answers to the questions: How do I market my home studio? How do I get more clients with my recording studio? How do you differentiate yourself from your competitors? Or maybe even, how do I acquire and keep clients? Then check out EP 148 of the Inside The Mix podcast…

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5 Habits that Will Put You Ahead of 99% of the Music Industry 12:14

1M ago12:14

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In this episode Travis breaks down the five productivity tips that help him find work life balance and still deliver on a high level for his clients. In this episode, you’ll learn about: The Importance of Planning How to Beat Task Overwhelm The Secret to Operating at Your Highest Level Why Your Calendar Is Your Super Power Deep Work 📺 WATCH THE SHO…

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#147: Panning Programmed Drums in a Mix: Mastering the Art of Panorama Placement 12:00

1M ago12:00

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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? Di…

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#146: Quickly Remove Reverb From a Drum Loop with Logic Pro's Most Overlooked Plugin 9:46

1M ago9:46

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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…

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How to Use Automation in Your Music Production Workflow | with Raphael Sepulveda 1:09:21

2M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

In this episode, you'll learn about: Soundflow Keyboard Maestro How to Use Automation to Speed up Workflow Why Consistent File Naming So Important Automating Complete Session Delivery and Stem Printing The Power of Pro Tools Track Presets Coding and Automation is a Skill just like playing an instrument How Making Music for Sync Differs from Making …

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#145: From Flat to Punchy, Enhancing Drum Transients with Logic Pro Enveloper 6:48

2M ago6:48

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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…

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18 Years of Music Career Advice in 18 Minutes 19:41

2M ago19:41

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From making coffee and sweeping floors to credits with Taylor Swift, Imagine Dragons, and Ariana Grande... Travis breaks down the mindsets that have helped his career so far. In this episode, you'll learn about: The Engineering Philosophies that Get You Hired How to ACTUALLY Network The Importance of Business Avoiding Perfectionism Defining Success…

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#144: Is Logic Pro 11's Stem Splitter Any Good? Separate Songs into Stems with the Latest Version of Logic Pro 13:08

2M ago13:08

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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 split…

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Will Atmos Replace Stereo?! A Conversation with Atmos Music Pioneer Steve Genewick 1:23:05

2M ago1:23:05

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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…

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#143: The Art of DIY Mastering: Tips and Strategies to Master Your Own Music with Eric Mitchell 37:53

2M ago37:53

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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 Ins…

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The Myth of Talent: How to Get World Class at Anything 12:57

2M ago12:57

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Travis breaks down science of how to master any skill based on the research of Daniel Coyle and his book “The Talent Code” In this episode, you'll learn about: Hotbeds of Talent Throughout the World How to Build Skill Like You Build Muscle Myelin and the Role it Plays in Skill Mastering The Benefits of Deep Practice and How to Do It 📺 WATCH THE SHO…

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#142: Prepare a Project for Mixing | Pre-Production and Logic Pro Workflow Tips 14:37

2M ago14:37

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Have you ever wondered how you prepare a project for mixing? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics on how to get tracks ready for mixing, how to prepare for a mixing session or maybe you want to know how to prepare stems for mixing in Logic Pro, then check out EP 142 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Embark on a sonic adventure with me as I unlock th…

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What NOT to Do With an Opportunity 12:49

3M ago12:49

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Travis reflects on the latest episode’s success on YouTube and how overweighting the follow up to a big win can prevent you from building on that momentum. In this episode, you'll learn about: Why we put so much weight on our next move after a big success or failure How overweighting opportunities have been setbacks for his mix career How “Quantity…

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#141: How to Brand Yourself as an Artist and Why You DON'T Need a Record Label with Jesse Kirshbaum 36:33

3M ago36:33

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Forget everything you know... Do you want to know how to promote your music? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics on how to get your music noticed, how to promote your own music on social media, how to get into the music industry, how is AI used in the music industry, or maybe you just want to know how to market your music. Then check out EP 141 …

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Is Mastering Dead? A Pro Mixer’s Opinion 10:22

3M ago10:22

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Travis discusses how the democratization of technology and an oversimplified view of the mastering process is threatening to ruin it all together. In this episode you'll learn, How Technology is Rapidly Changing Mastering A Quick History of Mastering What the True Value of Mastering Is Should You Be Paying for Mastering 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE …

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#140: Get Guitars to Sit Perfectly in the Mix with THIS Quick Electric Guitar Mixing Secret Weapon 10:09

3M ago10:09

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Have you ever wondered how you make two guitars sound good together? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics: how do I get my guitar to sit in the mix, how do you mix rhythm guitars or even just how do you mix guitar properly? Then check out EP 140 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Fresh from the sunny yet treacherous beaches of Westwood Ho! in North D…

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Episode #138 - Canadian Pop & Hexvangelicalism w/ qwinn 1:10:43

3M ago1:10:43

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Matt sits down with qwinn to talk about their new song collab. Listen to Eleventyseven on Spotify Rock Candy Studios - Production, Mixing & Mastering. Eleventylife FB Group - Stay in touch with all things Eleventy Discord Channel - Find friends on the Eleventylife Discord Channel.

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#139: The Future of AI-Assisted Music Production and Mastering with Ian Stewart 53:19

3M ago53:19

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Have you ever wondered if AI can mix and master music? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics: what the term mastering refers to, what is normalisation, what does Spotify normalisation do, the best AI mastering, is there AI for music production, is there an AI bot for music, can AI make music, or maybe even can AI make my song sound better? Then ch…

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Prioritization, Goals, and Q1 2024 in Review 15:55

3M ago15:55

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Travis reflects on the first quarter of 2024 and how he's prioritizing the next three months. In this episode, you'll learn about: Travis Reviews his Goals from Q1 2024 How Prioritization Drives Progress Progressions Website Updates Takeaways from the Latest Episodes 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect wit…

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#138: How to Find Your Target Audience, Music Marketing Strategies for Independent Producers 14:39

3M ago14:39

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Have you ever wondered how do you identify your ideal client? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics: how do I identify my ideal client profile, what is a target audience, how to find your target audience, how do I know my music genre, what is my genre of music? Then check out EP 138 of the Inside The Mix podcast. In this episode, I tackle the burn…

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Gregg Lehrman, CEO of Output - How AI Will Transform Music and Creativity FOREVER 52:53

4M ago52:53

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Gregg Lehrman is a music composer, producer, technologist, and entrepreneur. As the founder and CEO of Output, Gregg is working to inspire creativity for musicians with their groundbreaking suite of music production tools, which now includes their AI tool, Co-Producer. As a composer his work can be heard in countless feature films, TV shows, and ad…

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#137: Harmony and Algorithms: The Future of AI Mixing and Mastering with Jonathan Wyner 44:50

4M ago44:50

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Have you ever wondered if AI can mix and master music? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics: the best AI mastering, is there AI for music production, is there an AI bot for music, can AI make music, or maybe even can AI make my song sound better? Then check out EP 137 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Unlock the secrets of blending traditional music…

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Beating Burnout: How I Saved My Music Career 5:11

4M ago5:11

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Everybody in the music industry expects to overwork and burnout at some point, but what if you didn't have to? What if you could avoid burnout altogether? It took getting to the point of hating every session I did to realize that we've been lied to about where burnout comes from. In this episode, you'll learn about: What Led Travis to Burnout How W…

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#136: How to Make Guitar Stand Out in a Mix (PRODUCER KICKSTART: VYLT) 27:05

4M ago27:05

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If you are looking for mixing tips on topics like how to mix multiple guitars, how to get my guitar to sit in the mix, where should the guitar be panned in a mix, how can I make my guitar sound more interesting, or maybe even just how do you make an instrument stand out in a mix. Then check out EP 136 of the Inside The Mix podcast where horror synt…

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Matt Rifino - 4000 Songs and Counting: Mixing the NBC Today Show 56:13

4M ago56:13

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Matt Rifino is the music mixer for the NBC Today Show where he’s mixed over 4000 songs for some of the biggest artists in the world and received 5 Emmy’s over the course of his 20 years on staff. He also works with independent artists out of Studio C at the Barbershop Studios. In this episode, you'll learn about: Live Broadcast Mixing vs Studio Mix…

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#135: Music Mastering Fundamentals: Debunking Myths and Misconceptions with Mat Leffler-Schulman 45:35

4M ago45:35

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Have you ever wondered what the term mastering refers to? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics: mastering music fundamentals, mastering vs mixing, the best AI mastering, or maybe just what is mastering a song. Then check out EP 135 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Step into the studio with me, as I sit down with Baltimore's own Mat Leffler-Schulman…

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#134: Is AI Mixing and Mastering Any Good? An In-Depth Chat with Bobby Owsinski 51:12

4M ago51:12

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Have you ever wondered if AI can master my music? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics: the best AI mastering, is there an AI that can mix songs, is there AI for music production, can I AI make music, can AI make my song sound better, or maybe even is AI-generated music legal? Then check out EP 134 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Join me for a riv…

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Venus Theory: The Problem with Your Creative Career 1:10:43

5M ago1:10:43

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Venus Theory is a sound designer, musician and content creator. His sound design work can be found in products from companies like UVI, Lunacy Audio, Arturia, and Spitfire Audio. On YouTube, his videos have inspired hundreds of thousands of creators and given them the tools and mindsets they need to a build their careers. In this episode, you’ll le…

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#133: Get Better at Music Production with My Creative Workflow 15:13

5M ago15:13

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Have you ever been frustrated with how to get better at producing music? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics on how to become a better music producer, how to create a workflow, how to become a better songwriter, or even how to release more music. Then check out EP 133 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Join me and discover the power of a finely-tune…

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The Music AI is Coming For Us! ...and other News from February 2024 22:48

5M ago22:48

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Travis reviews his take aways from February and shares his thoughts on the current state of AI in the music industry and how we can prepare for it. Mentioned in the Episode: Suno AI YouTube Dream Tracks GET YOUR FREE RATE WORKSHEET 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.trav…

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#132: How to Promote Your Music and Get Noticed on Social Media with Jen Fritz 54:53

5M ago54:53

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Have you ever been frustrated with how to promote your music? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics on how to get your music noticed, what music marketing is, how to promote your own music on social media, or maybe you just want to know how to market your music. Then check out EP 131 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Navigating the treacherous seas o…

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Streamline Your Mixing: A Guided Workflow Audit 14:52

5M ago14:52

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In this episode,Travis Ference, a Grammy nominated recording engineer, examines his own mixing process through a detailed workflow audit. Follow along and analyze your own process in what is meant to be an interactive guide to optimize music production and mixing workflows for audio professionals. In this episode, you'll learn about: Travis' System…

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#131: 9 Top Tips for Preparing for a Gig and Nailing Your Stage Debut 25:22

5M ago25:22

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Have you ever faced the frustration of knowing how to prepare for a live performance? Or maybe how do I stop being nervous before a performance and overcome stage fright? What makes a great live performance? Or even what do I need to know before my first gig? Then check out EP 131 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Embark on a journey with me as I unra…

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Capturing Hit Record Moments: Vocal Production Tips with Dana Nielsen 1:10:20

5M ago1:10:20

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Dana Nielsen is a Grammy nominated recording engineer, mixer, and producer who's worked with artists such as The Red Hot Chili Peppers, SZA, Bob Dylan, Adele, and Post Malone. In this episode, you'll learn about: Vocal Production Techniques The Importance of Headphone Mixes The Art of Editing Musically Melodyne Vocal Tuning Tips Working with Rick R…

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#130: How to Release Music and Artist Strategies for Engagement and Success in 2024 with Jay Gilbert 43:32

5M ago43:32

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Ever been frustrated with how to release music? Maybe you're seeking answers to the question what is the proper way to release music, what is the waterfall music release strategy, how to get into the music industry, what is the trend in music in 2024, or even just what is the music industry today? Then check out EP 130 of the Inside The Mix podcast…

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How to Set Your Rate: Defining Your Value as a Music Freelancer 11:19

5M ago11:19

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Knowing what to charge is one of the hardest parts of working as a freelancer. In this episode Travis discusses how tracking his time for the last five years has helped him confidently define his rates and shares tips for how you can best determine what to charge for your services as a music production professional. In this episode, you'll learn ab…

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#129: Pre-Fader vs Post-Fader: What's the Difference? Unlocking the Mystery with 3 Music Mixing Tips 13:11

6M ago13:11

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Ever been frustrated with when to use a pre-fader send? Maybe you're seeking answers to the questions: what are post sends used for, whether reverb should be pre or post-fader, or even just post-fader vs pre-fader and what's the difference? Then check out EP 129 of the Inside The Mix podcast. Have you ever had one of those moments that just grips y…

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Episode #137 - Youth Group Kids, CCM & Weird Religion w/ Dr. Leah Payne 1:17:43

6M ago1:17:43

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Matt sits down with Dr. Leah Payne of The Wierd Religion Podcast to talk about her new book God Gave Rock & Roll To You. Interview starts at 17:50 Listen to Eleventyseven on Spotify Rock Candy Studios - Production, Mixing & Mastering. Eleventylife FB Group - Stay in touch with all things Eleventy Discord Channel - Find friends on the Eleventylife D…

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Exploring the Wild Side of Plug-Ins with Noam Levinberg 50:25

6M ago50:25

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Noam Levinberg is a veteran mastering engineer and the founder of Safari Pedals, which has quickly become one of the most talked about new plug-in companies in recent times. In this episode, you'll learn about: How a plug-in designers' sonic preferences shape a plug-in The parallels of releasing plug-ins and releasing music How JUCE Framework has o…

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