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The SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicMix Breakdown: Soundgarden "Black Hole Sun"What makes this mix great? Justin Colletti analyzes the mix, production and arrangement for Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun". Check out all courses here: ►Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►Become a Member! Join this channel for access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEKv3KIZoZrjv2LymD3iMg/join Soundgarden's Superunknown stands the test of time with some S-Tier rock mixes that sound amazing on any good system. Mixed by Brendan O'Brien and produced with Michael Be...2024-03-0459 min
The SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicWhat (Almost) Everyone Gets Wrong About Sampling RatesThere's a big misconception about how sampling rate works in audio. And we're going to put it to rest. Justin Colletti exposes the most pernicious myth about sample rate: That with too few samples, the shape of the original waveform can be misrepresented. Sine waves could turn into triangle or sawtooth waves if you tried to "draw" them using too few "dots". That this could happen seems logical, and intuitive... but is 100% wrong! Almost all of us assume this is what would happen at one point or another. But today Justin proves why...2024-01-1249 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of Music"Beat a Grammy-Winning Mixer with Stock Plugins??" Ask Me Anything! MixCon Q&A Episode with Justin CollettiRecently on the SonicScoop YouTube channel, Justin Colletti did a mix shootout with a platinum-selling, Grammy-winning mixer to see if he could do just as well using nothing but stock plugins in his DAW! A crazy experiment? Maybe, but the results were revealing, and not what everyone expected. After the session Justin hosted a live Q&A as part of MixCon. Here are the questions and answers. Thanks to GPU Audio for sponsoring this podcast. Get free Early Access to their convolution reverb at https://gpu.audio/sonicscoop ►Get Compression Breakthroughs her...2022-10-281h 43The SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicMy Biggest Mistakes in the StudioJustin Colletti is supposed to be a pretty good audio engineer. But he's done a LOT of dumb things in the studio. Learn about some of his biggest mistakes—and what you can do to avoid them yourself. ►Get Mixing Breakthroughs here: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►Get Mastering Demystified here: https://MasteringDemystified.com2022-02-0327 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicLoudness Targets for Mastering (...It's not what the streaming services tell you.) FIXED AUDIOHow loud should your master be? It's a common question, but the best answer depends a lot on your genre, production style and goals. Streaming services like Spotify would have you believe that shooting for -14 LUFS in your masters should be good enough, once their automatic volume normalization does its job. But most producers working in popular styles of music find that this target doesn't allow their music to stand up to their favorite releases on playlists. And as they investigate further, they find out that practically none of their favorite records are this...2022-01-2925 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of Music"Mix Matching" and "Master Mimicking" (The best ways to get better, fast)Have you ever tried "Mix Matching" or "Master Mimicking"? Justin Colletti says they are among the best ways to quickly and radically improve your audio chops. But there are good and bad ways to do it. Find out more. ►See free audio tutorial videos with Justin here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3yghKGBjggTkBYyc-1_larMT6K4rGwmr ►Get Mixing Breakthroughs here: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►Get Mastering Demystified here: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►Get the free mastering workshop: https://sonicscoop.com/Mastering101 ►Get the free mixing workshop:2022-01-0925 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicHow to Use Frequency Analyzers (The Right Way)Frequency analyzers can be a useful tool. But they can also lead you down the wrong path, encouraging you to fix "problems' that aren't really there. What's the best way to use them in your mixes and masters? Justin Colletti offers three key approaches to using them productively so they don't encourage you to turn your music into bland mush. ►See free audio tutorial videos with Justin here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3yghKGBjggTkBYyc-1_larMT6K4rGwmr ►Get Mixing Breakthroughs here: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►Get Mastering Demystified here: https://Master...2021-12-3014 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicIs Quantity Better than Quality in Music Production? Producer Hyperbits on his Path to 50M+ StreamsProducer Hyperbits has a seemingly controversial take on the quality vs. quantity debate. But the more you think about it, the more his advice makes sense. Hyperbits (aka Serik Slobodskoy), is a producer and artist who has had more than 50 million streams of his music, and now teaches others the craft in the Hyperbits Masterclass. He and Justin Colletti talk about how to improve your chops and your results in music production, composition, sound design and more. For Serik's free toolkit for musicians and producers for SonicScoop listeners just click here: https://bit.ly/HyperbitsScoopVIP2021-12-1746 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicLegendary Grunge Producer Jack Endino on Recording, Mixing, Mastering and "Setting Himself on Fire"Jack Endino has worked with Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, L7, Mudhoney and so many of the biggest bands in the Seattle Grunge scene. This week, he releases his latest solo album "Light Myself on Fire". He talks to Justin Colletti about his approach to recording, mixing and mastering in details. Check out his new full-length album here: http://capacitorrecords.com/jackendino2021-12-1055 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicBad Arguments for Super High Resolution Audio, Rebutted!Hi Res Audio isn't all it's cracked up to be. That's what all the blind listening tests seem to indicate anyway. But when Justin Colletti says this, he gets pushback from some people. What are their arguments and what does he have to say about them? In this episode Justin talks about super high resolution audio, like 24/192k, 24/96, and consumer formats including 320kbps and 256kbps mp3, 16/44.1k WAV files and more, and the most common arguments for and against each. ►Get Mixing Breakthroughs here: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►Get Mastering Demystified here: http...2021-12-0445 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicMix Bus Processing: How to Compress, EQ, Limit and More (...Without Destroying Your Mix)Should you compress, EQ or limit your mix bus? And if so, HOW? Here are the Pros and Cons of mix bus processing from Justin Colletti. ►See free audio tutorial videos with Justin here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3yghKGBjggTkBYyc-1_larMT6K4rGwmr ►Get Mixing Breakthroughs here: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►Get Mastering Demystified here: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►Get the free mastering workshop: https://sonicscoop.com/Mastering101 ►Get the free mixing workshop: https://sonicscoop.com/MixHabits ►Win free stuff at https://sonicscoop.com/contest ►Subscribe to the podcast or...2021-11-2930 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicMaking Money in Music with Brands (ft. Tommy Zee)Want a clear path to making money with your music? Today’s guest, Tommy Zee, offers one proven way to earn a real living in music production: Making music for brands. Major brands spend countless billions each year on marketing and advertising. And music is a big part of that. Join Justin Colletti and Tommy Zee as they talk about how this side of the music business works. Like what you hear? Try Tommy’s FREE training here. Or, to get $500 off the full course, enter the code Justin500 at checkout HERE.2021-11-271h 12The SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicGain Staging Demystified (...How To Set Ideal Levels for Recording and Mixing)There's plenty of advice out there on gain staging. But what IS gain staging, and why should you care? Justin Colletti goes deep on the fundamentals of gain staging to help you improve your workflow—and your sounds—in the studio. ►See free audio tutorial videos with Justin here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3yghKGBjggTkBYyc-1_larMT6K4rGwmr ►Get Mixing Breakthroughs here: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►Get Mastering Demystified here: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►Get the free mastering workshop: https://sonicscoop.com/Mastering101 ►Get the free mixing workshop: https://sonics...2021-11-1523 min
The SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicGain Staging Demystified (...How To Set Ideal Levels for Recording and Mixing)There's plenty of advice out there on gain staging. But what IS gain staging, and why should you care? Justin Colletti goes deep on the fundamentals of gain staging to help you improve your workflow—and your sounds—in the studio. ►See free audio tutorial videos with Justin here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3yghKGBjggTkBYyc-1_larMT6K4rGwmr ►Get Mixing Breakthroughs here: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►Get Mastering Demystified here: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►Get the free mastering workshop: https://sonicscoop.com/Mastering101 ►Get the free mixing workshop: http...2021-11-1523 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicHow Much Does Gear Matter in the Studio?Studio gear is important. Without it you can't make music. But how important, exactly, is the quality of that gear? What really makes a difference and what's snake oil? Justin Colletti shares some stories to help make sense of how much our gear really matters... and sometimes doesn't. ►Get Mixing Breakthroughs here: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►Get Mastering Demystified here: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►Get the free mastering workshop: https://sonicscoop.com/Mastering101 ►Get the free mixing workshop: https://sonicscoop.com/MixHabits ►Win free stuff at https://sonicscoop.com/contest2021-11-0227 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicReleasing Good Music Isn't Enough (To Get You Noticed)Wouldn't it be amazing if you could release your music out into the world and have it find its audience instantly? Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. Making music—even really, really good music—simply sin't enough to have potential listeners and fans find you. What ELSE are you offering them, asks Justin Colletti in this week's podcast episode. For more on this subject, try Justin's video "How to Get Your Music Heard (By Actual People)": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38_CtSfrhFA See free audio tutorial videos with Just...2021-10-2621 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicHow To Master Albums (...Full of Very Different Sounding Tracks)During mastering, you sometimes have to fit very different sounding productions onto the same record. Some songs might have been recorded with a full rock band, some might have a more EDM or electronic treatment, while others might be acoustic or have a hip hop feel. How should a mastering engineer make such a disparate and eclectic selection of songs fit all together on one album? Justin Colletti shares his process and best practices. See free audio tutorial videos with Justin here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3yghKGBjggTkBYyc-1_larMT6K4rGwmr2021-10-2119 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicThe Most Important Frequency Ranges for EQing Kick and BassKick drum and bass are two of the most important elements in any mix. If they don't sit right, the whole mix doesn't sit right. So what can you do to ensure they have maximum impact when mixing or producing? Justin Colletti shares the most important frequency ranges to know for EQing kick and bass, and for getting the to sit right in the mix. ►See free audio tutorial videos with Justin here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3yghKGBjggTkBYyc-1_larMT6K4rGwmr ►Get Mixing Breakthroughs here: https://miingbreakthroughs.com ►Get Ma...2021-10-0224 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicThe Most Overrated Studio Gear (and the Most Underrated)Justin Colletti gives his picks for the most overrated studio gear for recording, mixing and mastering, as well as the most underrated studio tools. ►Get the free mastering workshop: https://sonicscoop.com/Mastering101 ►Get the free mixing workshop: https://sonicscoop.com/MixHabits ►Win free stuff at https://sonicscoop.com/contest ►Subscribe to the podcast or leave a rating and review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sonicscoop-podcast/id14483306902021-09-0921 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicThe Secret Science of Stacking CompressorsJustin Colletti reveals the secret science of stacking compressors in the mix in the latest episode of the SonicScoop podcast. Learn how to set attack, release, ratio and more in layered compression and limiting.2021-08-2822 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicHow to Parallel Compress EVERYTHING: A Comprehensive GuideJustin Colletti offers his tips on how to use parallel compression and processing on practically everything, from drums to bass to vocals, pianos, 808, mix bus and more.2021-08-2329 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of Music3 Key Takeaways from Producer and Electronic Artist TAETROJustin Colletti shares his key insights from a masterclass from music producer and electronic artist TAETRO, who recently appeared at MixCon 2021. See the full presentation here: https://youtu.be/EitAlJLoHFs Big thanks to Bandlab for helping make that video free to the public. Check out their totally free DAW at https://bandlab.com See more from Taetro at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNRFvq0JOm5VqHIBDDQgkMA Enter the MixCon Mega Giveaway at https://sonicscoop.com/micongiveaway ►Get the free mastering workshop: https://sonicscoop.com/Mastering101 ►Get the free...2021-08-1305 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of Music3 Key Mixing Takeaways from 7X GRAMMY-Winner Brian VibbertsJustin Colletti gives a recap of the extremely detailed, 2 hour long mixing masterclass from Brian Vibberts at MixCon 2021. Check out the full masterclass here: https://youtu.be/1t6LwP56-602021-08-0911 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of Music3 Key Takeaways from Award-Winning Mixer on Mixing Soundtracks and Orchestral ElementsJustin Colletti offers his top 3 takeaways from Jake Jackson and Christian Henson’s Mixing Masterclass at MixCon 2021.2021-07-3018 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicTop 3 Insights from Multi-Platinum Mixer Koen HeldensJustin Colletti shares his key takeaways from Koen Heldens' 2021 MixCon masterclass. Check out Koen's full masterclass here: https://youtu.be/WHfTwWVt5CY2021-07-2210 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicTop 3 Music Production Insights from Tom Holkenborg (aka Junkie XL)Justin Colletti shares his top 3 takeaways from Tom Holkenborg (AKA Junkie XL)'s MixCon Masterclass.2021-07-1611 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicTop 3 Takeaways from Grammy-Winning Mixer Quentin "Q" GilkeyJustin Colletti shares his top 3 insights from Quentin "Q" Gilkey's recent MiCon presentation. See the full mix walkthrough here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVkcb1P6Q8k2021-07-0811 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicThe Top 5 EQ Myths, Busted!Is it really better to cut than to boost? Is phase shift from EQ really a problem? Justin Colletti answers all these common EQ questions and more.2021-07-0624 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicFor a Career in Music, You Need Lots of Little VictoriesMany try and few succeed at having sustainable careers in music. It can even be hard to keep it going as a fulfilling hobby, without the right mindset. To stay in the game and keep moving in the right direction, you need lots of little victories leading up to the big ones. Justin Colletti explores.2021-06-1022 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicHow to Get More Stereo WIDTH in Your MixesGetting a wide, immersive stereo soundscape is one of the key features of mixes that sound impressive and hi-fi. But how to do it? Justin Colletti shares so key ideas on how to get your mixes to sound wider—with as much width and left to right spread as your favorite commercial releases.2021-05-2726 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicHow Your Ears Will Lie To You (And What to Do About It)As audio professionals, we need to trust our ears. But can we? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Justin Colletti shares what we can do to help us trust what we hear.2021-05-2136 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicWhy Pre-Production is the Key to Great RecordsIs the demo dead in the age of the DAW? Never! This week, Justin Colletti shares why pre-production is still crucially important for music releases that make a dent in the universe.2021-05-1315 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicA Much Better Way to Talk About Sound (What do "Warm" and "Punchy" Really Mean??)It's been said that talking about music or sound is like dancing about architecture. We often use words to describe what we're hearing without having any luck at getting our point across. Is there a better way? Justin Colletti says "yes". Here are some better words and ideas for talking about sound. Even with the non-technically minded. ►Get the free mastering workshop: https://sonicscoop.com/Mastering101 ►Get the free mixing workshop: https://sonicscoop.com/MixHabits ►Win free stuff at https://sonicscoop.com/contest ►Subscribe to the podcast or leave a rating...2021-04-2219 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicTop 10 Reasons Not to Become an Audio EngineerIn this episode, Justin Colletti tries to talk you out of all your hopes and dreams of being an audio engineer or music producer. He hopes he succeeds! (Really but not really.)2021-04-1626 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicHow to Deal with Mix Revisions (Should They Cost Extra?)Mix revisions can be a real pain. Or, they can be the best thing to happen to your mix. How can you make them less frequent, more seamless and more productive? Justin Colletti gives you all the secrets.2021-03-2630 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicDoes Dither Really Matter?Dithering Demystified! Is Dither as important as it's made out to be? What effect does it have on your audio? When should you do it? And which kind is best? Justin Colletti explores.2021-03-1917 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicEverything You Wanted to Know About Sidechain Compression (...but were afraid to ask)How, why, when and where should you use sidechain dynamics processing? Justin Colletti gives you the overview of all the principles and common applications.2021-03-1115 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicHow to Use Saturation on the Mix & Master BusDoes saturation have a place in mastering or on the mix bus? Absolutely says Justin Colletti. It can increase depth, density and perception of detail, and used properly, can help give you a louder, more pleasant sounding master. Here are some ideas on how to use it in your work.2021-03-0416 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicThe 6 Most Common Mix Problems (And How to Fix Them)What's holding your mix back? Justin Colletti shares his picks for the 6 most common mix issues, and how to overcome them in your own mixes.2021-02-2618 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of Music1 Big Tip for Much Better EQingIs there a better way to EQ? Justin Colletti thinks so. This easy to implement approach beats aimlessly sweeping through your EQ any day of the week. You can get better sounds with this simple 3-step trick immediately....and take a lifetime to master all the potential it has to offer.2021-02-1812 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of Music1 Big Tip for Much Better Masters (...And Mixes!)Justin Colletti offers one big tip to dramatically improve your masters and your mixes. And it has to do with not just where, but WHEN you put in your limiter.2021-02-1108 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicHow Much Should a Mix Cost?How much should you charge for a mix? How much should you expect to pay for a mix? How about mastering work—how much should that cost? Justin Colletti explores.2021-02-0421 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicShould You Pursue Your Passion into a Music or Audio Career?Passion! Should you follow it into a career in music or audio? Or should you play it safe? Justin Colletti gives his take.2021-01-2815 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicHow & Why to Use the RATIO Control on Your CompressorWhat exactly is that "ratio" control on your compressor, and how should you use it? When do you want to use a low ratio, and when should you use a higher one? Justin Colletti gives you the best practices.2021-01-2114 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicPre-Fader vs Post-Fader Reverb and EffectsShould you be running your effects in pre-fader or post-fader mode? Are there reasons to do one over the other? How about putting your effects right on the inserts? Justin Colletti gives you the best practices.2021-01-1410 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicPreparing for Mastering: What Files (And Levels) Do I Need to Send to the Mastering Engineer?What kinds of files should you be sending to your mastering engineer? Should you be leaving your buss processing on or off? How loud should your mixes be. Justin Colletti answers all this and more in today's episode.2021-01-0716 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicHow to Make Your Studio or Music Work into a Real Business (Not a "Job")When it comes to your work in the studio or in music, do you approach it like a job, or like a business? What's the difference? And why can treating your work like a business, rather than a "job" be both more fun and more fruitful? Justin Colletti dives deep.2020-12-3128 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicDon't Release an Album... Do This Instead!If you don't have an audience already, releasing a full length album can be a confusing and downright depressing experience. There's a better way. Justin Colletti offers a better release strategy, more suited for the 21st century.2020-12-2412 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicDo You Need Multiple Versions Of Your Master for Streaming Services, Vinyl and More?Would you benefit from having alternate versions of your master for streaming services and other platforms? Mastering engineer Justin Colletti gives his take.2020-12-1723 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicWhy I Stopped Stealing Music (and Plugins) and How It Helped My CareerJustin Colletti talks about why he stopped stealing music and plugins a long time ago, and how it helped him in his career. ...And how doing it can hold your own career back.2020-12-1014 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicDealing with "Problem" Mix Clients Who Have "Demo-itis""The client wants my mix to sound just like their demo! What do I do?" Justin Colletti tackles the question of what to do when your mixing clients won't seem to give you the freedom to really improve their sounds.2020-12-0316 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicThe 2 Most Important Factors in Studio Success (Happy Thanksgiving... Episode 100!)Justin Colletti offers his two biggest picks for the factors that will make you successful in the studio... and practically anywhere else.2020-11-2624 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicHow to Fail Your Way to Better MixesFail your way to success! Justin Colletti offers two prime strategies on how to mix better by failing on purpose.2020-11-0513 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicThe 2 Biggest Mix Balance MistakesJustin Colletti gives his vote for the two most commonly overlooked elements of getting great mix balances, that most new mixers neglect.2020-10-2912 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicThe 2 Biggest Reverb MistakesJustin Colletti goes over the two biggest mistakes new mixers make when it comes to reverb. Find more at SonicScoop.com2020-10-2213 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicTo Succeed in the Studio, Should You Diversify Skills or Niche Down?To become successful in music and audio production, should you diversify your skillset, or niche down and specialize in a key area? Justin Colletti gives you the best practices on whether and when each strategy is your best bet.2020-10-1519 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicTop 3 Mixing Insights from Michael BrauerJustin Colletti shares his top 3 takeaways from Michael Brauer's masterclass at MixCon 2020.2020-10-0710 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicTop 3 Mix Takeaways from Maria Elisa Ayerbe (4x GRAMMY Nominee)Justin Colletti is back with another look at the top 3 takeaways from one of our MixCon Masterclass presenters, this time, Maria Elisa Ayerbe, a woman who has worked with Mary J Blige, Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony, JLo, Laura Pausini, Juanes, Kronos Quartet, Nashville Symphony, Bogota Philharmonic Orchestra, New World Symphony, and many more.2020-10-0108 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicTop 3 Mix Strategies from Jacquire King (3x GRAMMY-winner)In this week's episode, Justin Colletti shares the top 3 mixing strategies revealed by 3x GRAMMY-winner Jacquire King in his MixCon 2020 Masterclass2020-09-2414 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of Music3 Top Mixing Mindsets from Jimmy Douglass' MixCon MasterclassJustin Colletti shares his 3 favorite takeaways from Jimmy Douglass' MixCon Masterclass. Catch the full presentation here: https://sonicscoop.com/2020/09/16/mixing-remixing-masterclass-w-jimmy-douglass/2020-09-1710 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of Music3 Major Takeaway's from Luca Pretolesi's MixCon MasterclassLuca Pretolesi just kicked off MixCon 2020 with an awesome masterclass on mixing electronic music. Justin Colletti shares his top takeaways from Luca's presentation. Get the full free masterclass here: https://youtu.be/cahztwJBn7c 2020-09-1014 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicHow and When to Use Low Cut FiltersWhen, where and how should you use low cut (or "high pass") filters? Should you low cut everything that doesn't need lots of bottom end? Should you always do it? Never do it? Are there some elements you should always do it on? Never do it on? Does it have a place in mastering or recording along with mixing? Justin Colletti answers all these questions and more.2020-09-0319 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicDon't Call Them "Mastering Engineers", Call Them This Instead"Mastering Engineer" is a misleading term says Justin Colletti. It has little to do with the actual service they provide. What's wrong wit the name, and what should we think about calling them instead?2020-08-2715 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicHow Many Mics Do You Really Need to Record Drums?Do you need 16 mics to record drums well? Can you get away with 1, 2 or 4? If you had 8 mics to use, what would you record and what would you leave out? Justin Colletti answers these questions and more in this week's episode of the podcast. ►Get the free mixing workshop: https://sonicscoop.com/MixHabits ►Get the free mastering workshop: https://sonicscoop.com/Mastering1012020-08-2026 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicDo you Have G.A.S? (Gear Acquisition Syndrome)►Get the free mixing workshop: https://sonicscoop.com/MixHabits ►Get the free mastering workshop: https://sonicscoop.com/Mastering101 Admit it. You get GAS sometimes. We all get GAS sometimes. But does GAS ever go away for good? This week, a listener writes in to ask about his GAS. Is it normal? Does it ever go away? Justin Colletti talks about our obsessions with gear, and how to ensure you have a healthy relationship with yours.2020-08-1315 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicHow Long Should it Take To Mix a Song? And How Long to Master a Track?►Get the free mixing workshop: https://sonicscoop.com/MixHabits ►Get the free mastering workshop: https://sonicscoop.com/Mastering101 How long should you take to mix a song? Justin Colletti offers some clear guidelines in this week's episode of the SonicScoop Podcast. He also goes over best practices for managing your time when it comes to mastering and recording.2020-08-0625 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicOvercoming Analog Audio EnvyThis week Justin Colletti answers a listeners question about his analog audio envy, and how to deal with it in a digital audio world. The subtitle of this episode is "Of Apples and Audio". Don't worry. You'll find out why.2020-07-3027 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicThe Biggest Reason Most Albums Go NowhereIn this episode, Justin Colletti talks about what might just be a contender for the #1 reason most albums fail. In order to have a successful music release, you've got to treat every release like a beginning, not an end. Here's what that means.2020-07-2320 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicAdvice for Studio Assistants in the 21st CenturyThe days of huge commercial music studios with dozens of assistants on staff are mostly over. But assistants are still a crucially important part of the music production process for producers and studio owners who are wise. Whether you're looking to get your first gig in the studio world, or increase your productivity and earnings in your own studio, the role of the assistant is as important as ever. Justin Colletti explores.2020-07-1630 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicHow To Avoid Audio Snake OilSnake oil. It exists in the world of audio. Oh boy does it ever. But so do small changes that can make a real difference. How do you differentiate between the two, to get the best sound quality you can, while getting the most bang for your buck? Justin Colletti gives you the process for finding out.2020-07-0949 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicMultiband Compression Vs. Dynamic EQJust what is the difference between multi band compression and dynamic EQ? How do they work, how do they differ, and perhaps most importantly—how should you use them? Justin Colletti dives deep.2020-07-0217 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicMusic Publishing and Artist Management with Ben O'Connell of Songtrust.What is music publishing, and how can you leverage it to make more money with your music? Ben O'Connell of Songtrust joins Justin Colletti of SonicScoop to talk about how music publishing deals can make musicians and artists more money, what they can do to get more streams and more revenue from their creative works, and what they need to know about copyrights for their recordings. Hear the case studies from this conversation at https://sonicscoop.com/bensongtrust Find out more about Songtrust at http://songtrust.com2020-06-2551 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicDana Nielsen on Mics, Making the Most of Mixing from Home, Remote Recording & MoreProducer/engineer/mixer Dana Nielsen has worked with the likes of Rick Rubin, Rihanna, Neil Young, Adele, Metallica, Bob Dylan, Slayer, Weezer and so many more. He talks to Justin Colletti about making the most of compromised mix rooms, his favorite microphones, and recording remotely with the band Endless Field. Learn more about Dana at http://DanaNielsen.com Get a HUGE discount on the mics used in this video at http://jzmic.com with the discount code SONICSCOOP for free shipping on top of your 50% off for a limited time. Learn...2020-06-181h 08The SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicHow Much Does Talent Really Matter?What is the role of "talent" in making or breaking your music production career? Can you overcome a lack of talent? Is it possible to cultivate more of it? How do you know if you have enough? Justin Colletti explores.2020-06-1137 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicHow do you know if your mixes are good enough?How do you know when your mixes are good enough? How do you know if YOU are good enough to keep at it, making music? Justin Colletti answers these questions in his most raw and intimate podcast to date.2020-06-0447 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicIs Mixing REALLY That Important?Is mixing as important as we make it out to be? Maybe not. Justin Colletti explores. Enter to WIN the mic featured In this episode at http://sonicscoop.com/contest2020-05-2818 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicShould You Compress & EQ Your Mix Bus Or Leave it For Mastering?Should you compress, EQ, or otherwise process your mix? How much headroom should you leave for mastering? Justin Colletti explores!2020-05-2113 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicWhy You Need a SYSTEM for MixingThe best mixers and mastering engineers on the planet usually have systematic approach to mixing. This doesn't hamper their creativity. It enhances it. Justin Colletti gives you all you need to know to create a great mixing system for yourself.2020-05-1415 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicHow Loudness Will Lie to You: All About Level-Matching MusicLouder is better. At least it sounds that way. There are good reasons to level match your music for truly objective critical listening decisions. And there are also good reasons not to bother it at all. Justin Colletti discusses both sides of this subject.2020-05-0721 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicThe Art of Mixing Hip Hop Records, with Koen Heldens [XXXTentacion, Dr. Dre, Timbaland]Koen Heldens is a mixer for some of the most unconventional and cutting edge hip hop and R&B artists of today. Perhaps best known for his work with XXXTentaction, Koen has worked with the likes of Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Whiz Khalifa, Sizzla, Thutmose, Lil Wayne, Missy Elliot, Dreezy and so many more. Koen tells Justin Colletti about the philosophy he learned from working with Dr. Dre, which emphasizes making things "feel" right, rather than looking to achieve pristine sounds—something that took a lot of adjustment for this classically-trained musician and conventionally-schooled audio engineer.2020-04-301h 02The SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicMastering Gone Bad: Why I Don't Trust Cheap Mastering EngineersJustin Colletti goes on a rant about some of the worst experiences he had in getting his own mixes mastered early on in his career. 2020-04-2323 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicAre YouTube Videos Making Your Audio Skills Worse?Could short videos on music and audio production be killing your gains in studio skills? Justin Colletti argues that they can. Here's why, what to avoid, and what to try instead.2020-04-1612 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicThom Russo on Rick Rubin, Winning 16 GRAMMYs & Latin Music Production.Thom Russo joins Justin Colletti to talk about his career working with major artists from Johnny Cash, Audioslave and Eric Clapton to Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul and Macy Gray to Latin music superstars like Juanes and Enrique Iglesias. Thom has received 16 GRAMMYs awards, worked with Rick Rubin, and regularly acts as a co-writer and producer for his clients.2020-04-0953 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicUsing EQ to Perfect Your Room and Speakers (w Martins Popelis of Sonarworks)Room and speaker correction have come a long way. Once hit-or-miss tool employed almost exclusively by larger studios, smart solutions for EQ treatment are now accessible to even the most humble of studios. The most successful of these new solutions is easily Sonarworks, which has become nearly ubiquitous in serious project studios. Justin Colletti talks to Sonarworks co-founder Martins Popelis about how these solutions work, what they can do for your studio—and what they can't. Justin has some uncommon questions for his quest. Such as: Now that the frequency response of your speakers can so...2020-03-051h 14The SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicWhat is Mid-Side Processing? When, Why & How to Use ItJustin Colletti talks about how to use an often-misunderstood mode found in an increasing number of plugins and hardware devices: Mid-Side processing. What does it mean, and what can it do for your productions? Justin discusses this, and more importantly the "why" of mid-side processing, especially in mastering, but also in special mixing circumstances. Thanks to Gear Club, Soundtoys and YOU for sponsoring this episode.2020-01-1620 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicEQ Before or After Compression? Plus: Multi-band Compression Principles [SSP042]Justin Colletti answers a common question: Is it better to put your EQ before or after your compressor? Then, he dives into some tips and principles for using EQ sidechains and multiband compressors. Thanks to Focusrite, Soundtoys and Eventide for sponsoring this podcast. For much, much more on using compression, try Justin's full length courses: http://masteringdemystified.com http://mixingbreakthroughs.com2019-10-1715 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicLive Sound vs The Studio — with Marc Urselli [SSP040]In this episode of the SonicScoop Podcast, Justin Colletti talks to Marc Urselli about doing audio work in the studio vs the stage. Marc is an engineer and mixer who is equally comfortable whether mixing FOH or tracking and producing in some of the world's best recording studios. He has worked with the likes of Nick Cave, Lou Reed, John Zorn, U2, Mike Patton, Les Paul, The Black Crowes, Joss Stone and many more. In this episode, Marc and Justin talk about the differences between mixing for the studio and the stage, how to get...2019-10-031h 04The SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicAdvanced Compression Techniques: Parallel, Sidechain and Serial CompressionThis week, Justin Colletti gives an overview of 3 of the most useful advanced compression strategies, and details how to implement them on a variety of instruments. From parallel compression for drums, bass and vocals, serial compression for instruments and buses, and sidechain compression for making space, these are skills that should be in every producer or engineer's toolkit. Thanks to Eventide, Soundtoys and Mixing Breakthroughs for sponsoring this episode. For more on this topic, try: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnKgDAImZtg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQmQ5uzwNmM https...2019-09-1926 min
Working Class AudioWCA #247 with Justin Colletti - Mastering, SonicScoop, State Mottos and giving jail a try.Justin Colletti is a mastering engineer, and the author of hundreds of articles on the art, science, and business of music and sound. He acts as director of content and publishing for SonicScoop and has written for outlets including Tape Op, The Deli Magazine, Trust Me I’m a Scientist and many more. In 2019, he began the weekly SonicScoop Podcast, interviewing music and audio industry luminaries and regularly taking deep dives into complex and controversial issues in music and audio production.In this episode we discuss,Corporate Environments.Jail Time.Transitioning to MasteringSaying yes to work.Thinking ah...2019-09-091h 16
Working Class AudioWCA #247 with Justin Colletti - Mastering, SonicScoop, State Mottos and giving jail a try.Justin Colletti is a mastering engineer, and the author of hundreds of articles on the art, science, and business of music and sound. He acts as director of content and publishing for SonicScoop and has written for outlets including Tape Op, The Deli Magazine, Trust Me I’m a Scientist and many more. In 2019, he began the weekly SonicScoop Podcast, interviewing music and audio industry luminaries and regularly taking deep dives into complex and controversial issues in music and audio production.In this episode we discuss,Corporate Environments.Jail Time.Transitioning to MasteringSaying yes to work.Thinking ah...2019-09-091h 21The SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicStaying Creative While Having a Life, with John Congleton [SSP027]Justin Colletti is joined by John Congleton, producer/engineer for St. Vincent, Lana Del Rey, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Baroness, Xiu Xiu, Explosions in the Sky, The Roots, Erykah Badu, David Byrne, Wye Oak and more. In their far-ranging conversation, John and Justin talk about everything from studio design, to co-writing with artists, to Texas vs LA to balancing a full life with a career in the studio and more. Thanks to Focusrite, Soundtoys and Eventide for sponsoring this podcast.2019-07-0349 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicStudio Business and the Craft of Mixing with Manny Marroquin [SSP #023]In this episode Justin Colletti talks to Manny Marroquin, one of the biggest mixers of the 21st century about music production and the studio business. Manny is a multiple GRAMMY winner who has worked with the likes of Post Malone, John Mayer, Imagine Dragons, Lizzo, Whitney Houston, 2Pac, Pink, Shakira, Maroon 5, Rihanna, Ludacris, and many more. In a conversation that jumps seamlessly from right brain to left brain, Manny and Justin talk about how to run a successful business in the contemporary music industry, Manny's approach to mixing and a whole lot more. T...2019-06-061h 22The SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicOvercoming the Fears of Mixing with Michael Brauer [SSP #020]Legendary music mixer Michael Brauer joins Justin Colletti to talk all about the art of mixing, and how to overcome the fears that have kept so many mixers—including him—from doing their best work early on in their careers. From Coldplay to John Mayer to Grizzly Bear, Brauer's body of work, spanning more than 40 years, has made him one of the most respected and influential audio engineers on the scene today. Filled with his incomparable wit and wisdom, this 90 minute journey with Michael Brauer just flies by. From the art and mindset of mixing, to s...2019-05-161h 34The SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicThe Independent Musician's Guide to Investing [SSP #019]In this episode, Justin Colletti tackles an unlikely topic for a channel that's all about music and audio production and business: Investing. In this episode, you'll get some evidence-based best practices for managing your surplus so that you can weather lean times in a creative field, more confidently make the leap to working for yourself full time, or even just support an expensive calling in the arts. Thanks to Gear Club, Soundtoys and iZotope for sponsoring this podcast. If you need help making sure you have a surplus each month to begin with...2019-05-0944 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicGrowing a (Massive) Music Fanbase on YouTube with Scott Bradlee of Postmodern Jukebox [SSP#017]Scott Bradlee started with nothing but a keyboard and a camera and grew his Postmodern Jukebox channel into a small musical empire, with nearly 4 million subscribers on YouTube alone, dozens of album releases, and tours all around the world. There's a thing or two that any kind of musician can learn from his story. Join in on a conversation between Scott and SonicScoop's Justin Colletti on what it takes to leverage video platforms and social media establish your own base of fans, and to build a real, sustainable career in music—or any other creative field. ...2019-04-2549 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicDo Sample Rates Really Matter? How to Make the Choice (With Science!) [SSP #014]Sampling rates. 44.1k. 48k. 88.2k 96k. 192k?? How do they impact your sound, and how can you make the best choice for your projects? Justin Colletti dives into the science behind sampling rates in a fun and informative talk that demystifies what they're really all about, and puts to bed much of the confusion surrounding this topic. Thanks to Soundtoys, Sonarworks and Eventide for sponsoring this podcast. Get more from Justin at masteringdemystified.com or mixingbreakthroughs.com For the articles mentioned in this post try: https://sonicscoop...2019-04-0438 minThe SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of MusicGetting Your Music Mastered? What You Need to Know with Joe Lambert [006]Are you about to send your music in for mastering? Veteran GRAMMY-nominated mastering engineer Joe Lambert joins Justin Colletti on this week's podcast to answer some of the most common questions mastering engineers get, and to give some tips on avoiding the biggest mistakes artists and mixers make. Thanks to Sonarworks, Soundtoys and Eventide for sponsoring. Reach Joe at http://joelambertmastering.com Check out Justin's course at http://MasteringDemystified for more great tips or his "Mixing Tips from Your Mastering Engineer" series on the Joe Lambert Mastering blog: https://sonicscoop.com/2015/11/12...2019-02-071h 10
The Tatiana Show!Kevin McKernan of Courtagen Life Sciences and Justin Colletti of SonicScoopYouTube video here! Topics Include: --"Sequencing DNA" --"Marijuana in Professional Sports" --"Individualized Medicine" --"Intelligent Property" --"How to Sustain a Music Career" About the Guests: - Kevin McKernan is currently the CSO of Courtagen Life Sciences, Inc. Prior to joining Courtagen, Kevin was the founder and CEO of Medicinal Genomics Corporation. Medicinal Genomics made world-wide news in 2011 when it publically released the first genome sequence for Cannabis Sativa L. As a result of this work, Medicinal Genomics (MGC) launched a suite of qPCR tools for t...2017-04-071h 21
The Tatiana Show!IP Special Featuring Jeffrey Tucker of the Foundation for Economic Education, John Light of Abra, and Justin Colletti of SonicScoopYouTube video here! Topics Include: --"The History of IP" --"The Problems with Modern IP" --"Is There a Libertarian Case for IP?" --"Solutions for IP" About the Guests: - Jeffrey Tucker is director of content for the Foundation for Economic Education, CLO of Liberty.me, research fellow at the Acton Institute, policy adviser of the Heartland Institute, founder of the CryptoCurrency Conference, member of the editorial board of the Molinari Review, and author of five books. He has written 150 introductions to books and many thousands of articles appearing in the scholarly and popula...2017-02-211h 26
Unstoppable Recording Machine PodcastEP 67 | The Inside Scoop With Justin CollettiAuthor and engineer Justin Colletti drops in to discuss his background, the blog he writes as well as his outlook on where the industry is headed.
Colletti brings up the importance of the business end of being a creative type in the world today. You will get a sense of how to handle crucial processes, such as filing for an LLC, amongst other tasks that coincide with owning your own company. The guys also talk about the fact that having the most expensive gear doesn’t exactly equate to the best end result and that the mind behind the tool is...2016-07-0651 min