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Arroe Collins: Unplugged & Totally UncutBlackheart Serenade From Fraxures Is A Giant Sound Bomb Exploding In Your Ears And GutSan Diego-based metal band Fraxures is set to unleash their latestsingle, “Blackheart Serenade” featuring the powerhouse vocals ofTravis Neal (formerly of Divine Heresy) and the thunderous drumming ofFred Aching (Kings of Thrash / Powerflo / Bulletboys). With a lineupthat blends raw intensity and technical precision, Fraxures continuesto carve its own path in the modern metal scene, delivering crushinghooks and sinister melodies.Following the success of their 2022 EP Firewater Sessions, produced byBilly Graziadei of Biohazard, Fraxures solidified their reputation forseamlessly blending aggression and melody. The EP s...2025-02-2009 min
Arroe Collins Unplugged and Totally UncutBlackheart Serenade From Fraxures Is A Giant Sound Bomb Exploding In Your Ears And GutSan Diego-based metal band Fraxures is set to unleash their latestsingle, “Blackheart Serenade” featuring the powerhouse vocals ofTravis Neal (formerly of Divine Heresy) and the thunderous drumming ofFred Aching (Kings of Thrash / Powerflo / Bulletboys). With a lineupthat blends raw intensity and technical precision, Fraxures continuesto carve its own path in the modern metal scene, delivering crushinghooks and sinister melodies.Following the success of their 2022 EP Firewater Sessions, produced byBilly Graziadei of Biohazard, Fraxures solidified their reputation forseamlessly blending aggression and melody. The EP showcased the band’sdynamic range, setting the stage for their next evolution. FirewaterSessions was a statement of int...2025-02-2009 min
Arroe Collins View From The Writing InstrumentBlackheart Serenade From Fraxures Is A Giant Sound Bomb Exploding In Your Ears And GutSan Diego-based metal band Fraxures is set to unleash their latestsingle, “Blackheart Serenade” featuring the powerhouse vocals ofTravis Neal (formerly of Divine Heresy) and the thunderous drumming ofFred Aching (Kings of Thrash / Powerflo / Bulletboys). With a lineupthat blends raw intensity and technical precision, Fraxures continuesto carve its own path in the modern metal scene, delivering crushinghooks and sinister melodies.Following the success of their 2022 EP Firewater Sessions, produced byBilly Graziadei of Biohazard, Fraxures solidified their reputation forseamlessly blending aggression and melody. The EP s...2025-02-2009 min
Arroe Collins Like It's LiveBlackheart Serenade From Fraxures Is A Giant Sound Bomb Exploding In Your Ears And GutSan Diego-based metal band Fraxures is set to unleash their latestsingle, “Blackheart Serenade” featuring the powerhouse vocals ofTravis Neal (formerly of Divine Heresy) and the thunderous drumming ofFred Aching (Kings of Thrash / Powerflo / Bulletboys). With a lineupthat blends raw intensity and technical precision, Fraxures continuesto carve its own path in the modern metal scene, delivering crushinghooks and sinister melodies.Following the success of their 2022 EP Firewater Sessions, produced byBilly Graziadei of Biohazard, Fraxures solidified their reputation forseamlessly blending aggression and melody. The EP s...2025-02-1309 min
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastDAVID COWELL | EP 402David Cowell joins Eyal and Joel on the URM Podcast.
Chapters:
00:02:07 - The Importance of Helping Bands Break Independently
00:05:53 - The Importance of Going Viral and Putting Yourself Out There
00:09:39 - The Vision for Sleep Theory
00:12:48 - The Journey of Releasing Singles
00:14:44 - The Power of a Viral Moment
00:21:48 - Finding Your Audience on YouTube
00:27:22 - The Art of Writing Music from Dreams
00:39:57 - Old School Approach to Mixing Records
00:45:35 - Unlocking Musical Potential
00:52:55...2024-07-1554 min
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastZACH JONES | EP 401Zach Jones, a producer, songwriter, and mixer, joins Eyal and Joel on the URM Podcast.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Joel's Return to Podcasting
00:01:50 - Catching up with Zach
00:07:33 - Work-Life Balance and Dedication
00:14:41 - Workflow and Quick Production Techniques
00:19:07 - Consistency in Instrument Tones
00:23:40 - The Pressure of Commercial Success
00:27:40 - The Feeling of Monotony in Creative Work
00:35:49 - The Hidden Demo on the Record
00:46:12 - Lack of Originality and Fear of Going Against the Norm
00:56:13...2024-07-081h 00
Bringin' it BackwardsInterview with Keith WallenWe had the pleasure of interviewing Keith Wallen over Zoom video!BREAKING BENJAMIN guitarist KEITH WALLEN will drop his latest solo album Infinity Now on May 3 via Rise Records.Wallen has shared the video for "The Wolf”. "'The Wolf' is a song and a concept that I felt a lot of us can identify with," Wallen says. "We've all known those people that for whatever reason we just can't break ourselves away from them. An addiction on every level, all the while knowing it's a toxic situation. You break all those promises to yourself th...2024-03-2154 min
The BarnBreaking Benjamin Keith Wallen interview - Vulgar Display of PodcastSend us a textBreaking Benjamin's own Keith Wallen will be taking on double duty on tour, serving as the opening act for each show. This tour serves as a platform for Wallen to showcase his new solo album, Infinity Now, slated for release on May 3rd via Rise Records.Infinity Now showcases Wallen’s versatility as a musician and songwriter, giving listeners a hint of the Breaking Benjamin sound mixed with the likes of 20 Seconds to Mars. His debut solo album, This World Or The Next, featured the popular track "Dream Away," which garnered ov...2024-03-0526 min
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastSCOTT ATKINS (CRADLE OF FILTH, SYLOSIS, ANDY JAMES)Scott Atikins is a producer best known for his work with Cradle Of Filth and Sylosis.
Chapters:
00:02:17 - Starting a Career In Mobile Recording
00:04:30 - Support and Mentorship in the Music Industry
00:11:30 - Balancing Workload and Work-life Balance
00:15:49 - Managing Band Expectations
00:18:08 - The Importance of Structuring Your Day
00:22:41 - The Challenges of Recording in the Studio
00:29:24 - Providing Fresh Perspective on Songwriting
00:38:34 - Challenges of a Geographically-dispersed Band
00:43:11 - The Challenges of Starting a Studio...2023-11-281h 08
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastCODY MATTHEW JOHNSON (Online Hate, Video Game Music, and Metal)Cody Matthew Johnson is an award-winning composer and the CEO of Emperia Group.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Cody Matthew Johnson: Metal Musician to Game Audio Composer and CEO
00:07:15 - Forging Your Path in Music
00:20:42 - The Crucial Role of Passion and Identity in Creative Work
00:31:12 - Metal's Impact on Gaming Culture
00:38:35 - Managing Hate in the Digital Sphere
01:06:10 - Understanding Video Gaming's Immersive Soundscapes
01:09:19 - Crafting Vibes and Atmosphere With Sound Design
01:26:14 - Building a Company and Supporting Its Talent
01:32:47...2023-11-171h 43
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastEP 398 | TANK THE TECH: The dirty truth about touring, disaster management, and how to land a career in musicTank The Tech is a guitar, bass, drum tech, tour manager, and successful YouTuber best known for laying out the cold, hard truth about how the touring and music industry works.
Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome to the Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast00:02:24 - The Truth About the Touring Industry00:05:13 - Why the Music Industry isn't for Everyone00:07:41 - The Importance of Humanizing Artists00:10:27 - The Rising Costs of Touring Expenses00:18:12 - Fond Memories of Van Touring00:23:32 - Trailer Troubles and Midnight Emergencies00:36:43 - The Importance of Planning for the Future in...2023-10-121h 18
The SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicJoel Wanasek Interview: Rediscovering Analog, Mastering Yourself & Ignoring Bad AdviceJoel Wanasek of URM Academy and Nail The Mix visits the SonicScoop Podcast to talk to Justin Colletti this week. Joel is a high caliber mixing engineer with major credits from metal to pop. In recent years, Joel has rediscovered the allure of analog after years of doing great work on primarily digital platforms. We’ll also talk also talk about his evolving view on mastering your own mixes, how to ignore bad advice and where to find the good stuff, and so much more. Big thanks to UltimateSupport stands for sponsoring this episode! Chec...2023-09-292h 07
Burn This World#53 - Joel WanasekFrom recording, to engineering, to creating plugins, Joel Wanasek has racked up more than 20 years of experience in the audio realm & is only scratching the surface. He gives us a detailed look into how he got here & the lessons & advice hes learned along the way.- Book with Joel - Mixing // DrumForge- Follow on Instagram: Joel // Jonny McBee- Support Burn This World: Patreon- Join the Burn This World Discord: Discord
2022-09-161h 31
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastEP 367 | April MixCritMonday with Joel Wanasek and Eyal LeviEyal Levi and Joel Wanasek are critiquing mixes of “Drone Corpse Aviator” by Archspire.
On this episode:
Why Archspire has a hard style to mix
When to make changes vs. starting over
You can’t have a muddy mix
And more!
Sponsored by: DistroKid
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Insanely detailed audio production tutorials
One-on-one feedback
Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal
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Like this show? Please leave us a 5...2022-05-0626 min
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastEP 361 | March 2022 MixCritMondayMixCritMonday is back! Eyal Levi and Joel Wanasek crit three subscriber mixes of Jason Richardson’s “Upside Down.”
On this episode:
7:15 - Bass guitar balance
9:54 - Inconsistent cymbals
17:58 - Painful highs and mids
23:14 - When gear helps
26:39 - How too much low end impacts a whole mix
Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM.
When you sign up, you'll get access to:
Insanely detailed audio production tutorials
One-on-one feedback
Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal
Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook.
Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.
Like this show? ...2022-03-2333 min
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastEP 351 | Discord QNA With Joel Wanasek & Eyal LeviJoel Wanasek is a co founder of URM Academy, Drumforge, as well as a mixing and mastering engineer who has worked with bands such as Machine Head and Attila.
On this episode:
2:54 - Working in genres you don't like
12:16 - Marketing a band
27:44 - Being asked to work for free
33:52 - What’s the value of record labels?
49:36 - Building rapport with bands you can’t meet in person
Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM.
When you sign up, you'll get access to:
Insanely detailed audio production tutorials
One-on-one feedback
Multi-track sessions from some of the bi...2021-12-221h 03
Your Band Sucks (At Business)Creating A Fake Band & Going From 0 To 80k Streams In Two Months | With Joel Wanasek (Machine Head, Bless The Fall, URM, and More)Joel Wanasek is a music mixer and producer who has worked with bands such as Machine Head, Bless The Fall, Monuments, and more. He is also an incredibly successful entrepreneur, most notably with his heavy music mixing platform, URM (Unstoppable Recording Machine).In short, Joel is one of those people who will work harder than anyone, and absolutely crushes whatever he sets his mind to. And sometimes, some of the things his sights on are incredibly entertaining to observe!One of the examples that we are specifically discussing in this episode is the creation of...2021-03-231h 50Your Band Sucks (At Business)The Business Of Making A Record | With Jacob HansenJacob Hansen is a legendary heavy metal producer and mixer, hailing from Denmark, who has worked with some world class bands such as Volbeat, The Black Dahlia Murder, Evergrey, and more. Marcus and I grew up listening to a ton of Jacobs' productions, so naturally we wanted to pick his brain!Jacob illuminates the inner workings of how bands, producers, labels, and team members all manage to communicate and create a great end product. But the biggest take away from Jacobs insight is his understanding of the importance of relationships and in following...2020-10-2044 min
Stateside PodcastJoel Wanasek (URM Academy, Producer, Entrepreneur)One more episode from our trip to the URM Summit 2019! On this episode we sit down with Joel Wanasek. Joel is a co-founder of the URM Academy, music producer, co-creator of Drumforge, and is hands down one of the most positive and motivational people in the audio engineering world! And as the great Billy Decker says...Joel is the "Tony Robbins of Audio." :) PLEASE leave a review on iTunes and tell at least ONE person about this show! It's good Karma!! This podcast is supported by Dr. Squatch Soap Co. Use discount code JAMESMACMILLAN15 for 15...2019-11-2342 minStateside PodcastJoel Wanasek (URM Academy, Producer, Entrepreneur)One more episode from our trip to the URM Summit 2019! On this episode we sit down with Joel Wanasek. Joel is a co-founder of the URM Academy, music producer, co-creator of Drumforge, and is hands down one of the most positive and motivational people in the audio engineering world! And as the great Billy Decker says...Joel is the "Tony Robbins of Audio." :) PLEASE leave a review on iTunes and tell at least ONE person about this show! It's good Karma!! This podcast is supported by Dr. Squatch Soap Co. Use discount code JAMESMACMILLAN15 for 15...2019-11-2342 min
Macher*innen aus der Musikbranche | REDFIELD PodcastR#5 mit Kristian Kohlmannslehner, Musikproduzent und Gründer vom Kohlekeller Studio
Er nahm das Nummer 1 Chart-Album "Preachers of the Night" von Powerwolf in seinem Kohlekeller Studio auf. Kristian "Kohle" Kohlmannslehner arbeitet seit Jahren erfolgreich als Produzent für harte Metal-Musik und macht neuerdings auch mit YouTube Videos und als Gast-Mischer des URM Academy Online-Formats "Nail The Mix" auf sich aufmerksam macht.
Er produzierte Alben mit Gruppen wie Hämatom, Powerwolf, Aborted, Eskimo Callboy oder Crematory, die zum Teil sehr hohe Chartpositionen erreichten. Kristian "Kohle" Kohlmannslehner ist in der Metal-Szene weltweit als Produzent und Studiobetreiber etabliert. Sein Kohlekeller Studio wurde vor 20 Jahren gegründet und hat sich in dieser Zei...2019-10-131h 00
The Modern Music Creator PodcastJoel Wanasek Speaks on CRUSHING the Transition to Full-Time Creative FreelancingJoel Wanasek (Monuments, Miyavi, URM Academy) tells us his best tips on transitioning from a part-time creative to a full-time career. This is a quick episode but the knowledge is dense and wise from this man!
Massive thanks to Joel for the quick chat. Visit http://urm.academy if you want to learn more about the Unstoppable Recording Machine!
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• If you haven’t yet...2019-01-2812 min
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastEP 183 | Ultimate Drum Production With Matt BrownJoel brings Matt Brown on board for this special episode to discuss URM Academy’s Ultimate Drum Production.
Curious about what you’ll learn from the Ultimate Drum Production course? You’re in luck. Matt details the course, section by section for us, and provides a bit of insight into how these building blocks can lead to an evolution in your drum productions.
“I just can’t even imagine what some of the people are going to be doing with this information five years from now.” - Joel Wanasek
ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
4:30 Growing up in the studio environ...2018-02-271h 12
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastEP 166 | Dear JoelJoel Wanasek has the answers you need to make sure you stay #nosmalltime.
Want Joel to answer your questions? Send them to Joel@urm.academy with the subject line “Dear Joel.” The more detailed the better!
“Small time is when you have really big dreams, but you don’t have the balls to go out and go after them.” - Joel Wanasek
ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
- The importance of setting yourself apart, and how to do it
- Small time behaviors to avoid
- Why you should always be open to help
- What to do about a lack...2017-09-251h 11
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastEP 161 | Dear JoelJoel Wanasek has the answers you need to make sure you stay #nosmalltime.
Want Joel to answer your questions? Send them to Joel@urm.academy with the subject line “Dear Joel.” The more detailed the better!
“I’m going to tell you something about clipping plugins… if you can’t hear it, and it sounds good, who cares?” - Joel Wanasek
ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
- Staying healthy
- Reinvigorating your interest in music
- The pros and cons of clipping plugins
- Credit
- Dialing in a problematic kick
- And much, much more
Thanks for listening! Leave...2017-09-0654 min
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastEP 143 | Speed MixingOn this special edition of the podcast Eyal and Joel dig into URM Academy’s first standalone course, Speed Mixing.
https://unstoppablerecordingmachine.clickfunnels.com/get-speed-mixing-of
“The entire thing is designed for you to get better and get better fast.” - Joel Wanasek
ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
- What you get with the Speed Mixing course
- Why being able to mix quickly matters more now than ever
- The value of reading the damn manual
- Systemizing client interactions to ensure you keep your pace and get paid
- Knowing when to trust your impulses
- Templates
- And mu...2017-06-291h 00
Clone The RadioClone The Radio EP 12 - Lets Get More EfficientThis episode I talk about an article from sonicscoop that is meant to help us boost our studio productivity. I'm not sure if it will actually boost you 10 times as it claims, but it's still not bad advice.
https://www.sonicscoop.com/2017/06/08/case-study-hack-studio-productivity-10x-results-joel-wanasek/?singlepage=12017-06-2605 minClone The RadioClone The Radio EP 12 - Lets Get More EfficientThis episode I talk about an article from sonicscoop that is meant to help us boost our studio productivity. I'm not sure if it will actually boost you 10 times as it claims, but it's still not bad advice.
https://www.sonicscoop.com/2017/06/08/case-study-hack-studio-productivity-10x-results-joel-wanasek/?singlepage=12017-06-2600 min
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastEP 140 | Dear JoelJoel Wanasek has the answers you need to make sure you stay #nosmalltime.
Want Joel to answer your questions? Send them to Joel@urm.academy with the subject line “Dear Joel.” The more detailed the better!
“A song, to me - a great song - is like a story.” - Joel Wanasek
ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
- Speed mixing
- How to effectively promote your services
- Approaching songs as stories that you’re crafting to maintain listener interest
- Transitioning from an hourly to a day rate
- Finding a commercial space for your studio
- And much, mu...2017-06-2159 min
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastEP 128 | Dear JoelJoel Wanasek has the answers you need to make sure you stay #nosmalltime.
Want Joel to answer your questions? Send them to eyal@urm.academy with the subject line “Dear Joel.” The more detailed the better!
“Anybody that says you can’t do this for a living is full of shit. Because if I can do it, and I’m a guy that came up from cornfields… I built and broke a career from a basement literally surrounded by cornfields. If I can do it there, you can do it too.” - Joel Wanasek
ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
- Why you...2017-05-1752 min
Noise Creators Podcast070 Joel Wanasek (URM Academy, Drumforge, Vinyl Theatre, Nail The Mix)In this episode I talk to Joel Wanasek about his work behind URM Academy, Drum Forge, Nail The Mix as well as his mixing, production and mastering work with Vinyl Thater, Atilla, Trapt, Righteous Vendetta and much, much more.
Go To NoiseCreators To Get To Know The Producers Behind Your Favorite Records: NoiseCreators.com
Hosted by Jesse Cannon: jessecannon.com
Show Notes: http://bit.ly/1m8hoBG
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Noise Creators on Twitter: @noisecreators
Jesse Cannon on Twitter: @jessecannon2017-04-2700 min
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastEP 114 | Dear JoelJoel Wanasek has the answers you need to make sure you stay #nosmalltime.
Want Joel to answer your questions? Send them to eyal@urm.academy with the subject line “Dear Joel.” The more detailed the better!
“If no one ever pushed the boundaries in the history of music, music would be the most stupid, stale, boring shit to listen to.” - Joel Wanasek
ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
- How to place your subwoofer
- Why the idea of “selling out” is dumb
- Low end for hip hop
- Joel’s approach to maintaining control of your career path
- Fo...2017-04-1250 min
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastEP 106 | Dear JoelJoel Wanasek has the answers you need to make sure you stay #nosmalltime.
Want Joel to answer your questions? Send them to eyal@urm.academy with the subject line “Dear Joel.” The more detailed the better!
“Getting great at guitars is an art, and I mean ART, and it takes time. And if you want to master them then you have to put in the time to get great at them.” - Joel Wanasek
ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
- How to approach telling a prospective employer that there are things you don’t know yet
- Getting amazing, wid...2017-03-1544 min
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastEP 102 | 2 Year Anniversary Special With Josh Newell#party, people! It’s the podcast’s 2 year anniversary, and Josh Newell is back to celebrate with us.
It’s not all fun and games though. You’re in for some quality discussion about Josh’s experiences working with Linkin Park. We also take turns ranting about horrible assistants that live to make our lives harder and cheap equipment that does nothing but personify the spirit of “suck.” So, sit back, relax, and happy anniversary.
“I’m going to fight you on this; I actually like the St. Anger snare.” - Joel Wanasek
ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
- The technical trials...2017-03-011h 18
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastEP 98 | Dear JoelJoel Wanasek has the answers you need to make sure you stay #nosmalltime.
Want Joel to answer your questions? Send them to eyal@urm.academy with the subject line “Dear Joel.” The more detailed the better!
“You’ve got to lead people, but you can’t tell them what to do.” - Joel Wanasek
THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
- How to maintain your passion for music
- Helping polish a band’s songwriting and when you shouldn’t bother
- Making the decision about whether to go to college or jump into starting a studio
- Joel’s philosophy for balan...2017-02-1546 min
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastEP 92 | Dear JoelJoel Wanasek has the answers you need to make sure you stay #nosmalltime.
Want Joel to answer your questions? Send them to eyal@urm.academy with the subject line “Dear Joel.” The more detailed the better!
“Being able to get a mix that’s competitive with the best of the best and do it in a few hours, and do it consistently, now that’s what separates the big-time guys from everybody else.” - Joel Wanasek
THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
- How to overcome feeling like you’re not progressing in your craft
- The importance of focusing on fundamental p...2017-01-2450 min
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastEP 91 | Mixcritmonday Jason Richardson EditionWelcome to #Mixcritmonday, the show where we critique YOUR mixes.
On this episode Joel’s flying solo and going over three mix submissions of “Fragments” by Jason Richardson for this month’s Nail the Mix.
“A buss compressor can be the glue… it can also be your worst enemy.” - Joel Wanasek
THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
- The importance of being able to take criticism
- Getting drum levels dialed in
- Keeping the needs of the song in mind
- Not overdoing EQ
- Making sure you get your compression settings right
- Why the midrange of your mixes needs...2017-01-1852 min
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastEP 89 | Dear JoelJoel Wanasek has the answers you need to make sure you stay #nosmalltime.
Want Joel to answer your questions? Send them to eyal@urm.academy with the subject line “Dear Joel.” The more detailed the better!
“I am a capitalist. Fight me.” - Joel Wanasek
THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
- What exactly #nosmalltime means
- Joel’s actual opinion on Summit Audio gear
- Some of Joel’s “must read” books
- Why you should travel more
- How to balance life and work
- The surprising artists that would be on Joel’s “Dream projects” list
- Joel’s thoughts on build...2017-01-1147 min
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastEP 81 | Mixcritmonday Papa Roach EditionFor this mixcritmonday episode we’re changing things up and critiquing 3 of your mix submissions for this month’s Nail the Mix competition.
Wondering what it takes to have us pick your mix for our top 20? Pay attention, because we’re going to explain the attention to detail you should strive for. Also, it’s time we sat down and had a serious talk about whether you’re mixing for the song and artist or for yourself. This is info that will serve you well for all your mixes, not just Nail the Mix entries.
“When you have really good post product...2016-11-2254 min
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastEP 50 | 1 Year Anniversary Show With Josh Newell#party, people! Listen in on the 1 year anniversary of the URM Podcast. We’ve got Josh Newell on board to help us celebrate.
Josh isn’t JUST here to celebrate with us. We also load the discussion with tons of info, as usual. The festivities include discussion about how to persevere through the difficult early days of your career, not getting caught up in specific gear or software, and how to not become the subject of an assistant horror story.
“I think like with anything, you get what you put into it, and the harder you work, the more passionate and co...2016-03-021h 09
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastTT 2 | Vocal Production Tips and Tricks PT1Vocal production that sounds amazing requires you navigate the intersection of composition, physical performance, gear selection, and creative coaching with your A-game the entire time!
That's why we devoted two podcast episodes to vocal production and mixing. This one is jam packed with info!
“If the vocal sucks on the record you might as well trash the entire thing” - Joel Wanasek
What you'll learn in part 1:
Acoustic treatment for vocal recording
How to fix badly recorded vocals
AT4040 vs SM7B
Time aligning vocals by hand
Using Revoice Pro
Autotune tips
Outboard compressors like Shadow Hills and Distressors
Condenser vs dynamic...2015-04-291h 07
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastEP 1 | Food For Success (In Audio Production)What does it take to be successful in audio production?
Ask anyone who's made it and there IS a formula.
Here it is:
1. Ambition
2. Vision
3. Execution
4. Determination
5. Luck
6. Timing
This episode covers how all six of those factors come into play over the course of a career in audio production, and what YOU can do to harness them.
"Successful people get shit done. Period." – Joey Sturgis
"My motto has always been the phrase 'follow the money' and what I mean by it isn't necessarily 'follow the money' but more to sit down and think about what you want to do, what is...2015-03-041h 12