Shows
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 161: Happy Holidays from Matt & Sam! ('23)Matt and Sam want to wish everyone "Happy Holidays" and a "Happy New Year"2023-12-2510 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 134: Happy Holidays from Matt & Sam!Matt and Sam drop in to wish everyone a happy holiday and a splendid new year!2022-12-2507 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 127: Color in Mastering & Sam's Rule of 2Matt and Sam talk about using color in mastering and Sam unpacks his Rule of 2.2022-09-2155 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 108: Brittany Garber & Brittany Moses - Maintaining A Work/Life BalanceMatt and Sam interview their better-halves on the topic of work/life balance. Special Guests: Brittany Garber and Brittany Moses.2021-12-291h 14
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 100: Episode 100Matt and Sam review the past 100 episodes and talk about their plans for the next 100.2021-09-081h 07
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 99: How To Listen Like A Mastering EngineerMatt and Sam dive into how they listen to music and approach client mixes. 2021-08-2553 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 98: Automation in MasteringMatt and Sam talk about how they use software and hardware automation while mastering.2021-08-1157 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 97: Let's Talk MoneyMatt and Sam talk about money. How to make it, how to use it, how to get your clients to pay, and their suggestions on how to financially structure and set up your studio. 2021-07-2858 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 96: "The Mistakes I've Made"Matt and Sam talk about the mistakes they have made along the way. 2021-07-1449 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 95: Apple Spatial AudioMatt and Sam chat about mastering for the new Apple Spatial Audio and the future of music consumption. 2021-06-3059 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 94: The Most Important Word In BusinessMatt and Sam talk about what they believe the most powerful word in business is. 2021-06-1646 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 93: If You're Guessing, You're Not MasteringMatt and Sam tackle the controversial topic of "If You're Guessing, You're Not Mastering" and what that means for you as a mastering engineer, aspiring mastering engineer, or someone who is trying to self-master. 2021-06-0249 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 92: Gain Staging In MasteringMatt and Sam Talk about how they gain stage while mastering. 2021-05-1945 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 91: Christian Steinmetz - Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, & The Future of Music as We Know It!Matt and Sam sit down with Christian Steinmetz and discuss how artificial intelligence will change how we produce and consume music in the future.Special Guest: Christian Steinmetz.Links:Christian's NotesChristian's Website2021-05-051h 13
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 90: Forget Everything You "Think" You KnowMatt and Sam talk about how everything you were taught is probably wrong. 2021-04-2142 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 89: The Guide To The Perfect Top EndMatt and Sam give their tips and tricks on how they achieve the "perfect" top end on a master.2021-04-0758 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 88: The Heartbeat of a Top 40 MasterMatt and Sam talk about why attack and release settings are the heartbeat of a chart-worthy master. 2021-03-2452 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 87: THE LYNX HILO (REVIEW)Matt and Sam talk about their experiences with the Lynx Hilo. 2021-03-1049 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 86: Room TreatmentMatt and Sam "Bop It" about their personal anecdotes about room treatment and acoustics.
PLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE JUST OPINIONS AND NOT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.2021-02-2455 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 85: Mastering Pet PeevesMatt and Sam dive into the dirty topic of their personal pet peeves when mastering. 2021-02-1051 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 84: How We Master A SongMatt and Sam discuss their approach to mastering a song.2021-01-2759 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 83: New Year New GearMatt and Sam talk about all about gear philosophies moving from 2020 and into 2021.2021-01-131h 05
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 82: John Brandt - Studio Design & AcousticsMatt and Sam close out season 3 with an interview from world-renowned acoustician and studio designer John Brandt. Special Guest: John Brandt.2020-12-3055 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 81: How Much Should You Invest In Your Studio?Matt and Sam talk about how much you should invest into your business/studio. This include money, time, and resources. 2020-12-1649 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 80: Why You Don't Have ClientsMatt and Sam talk about why people don't work with you and why you do not have clients. 2020-12-0244 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 79: How To Start From ScratchMatt and Sam talk about what they would do differently if they had to start over. 2020-11-1849 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 78: How Loud Is Too Loud?Matt and Sam talk about when clients return a mastering because it's too darn loud. 2020-11-0440 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 77: Gear Episode 2020Matt and Sam do a rundown of their mastering rigs for 2020 and talk about what has changed and what has not. 2020-10-211h 11
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 76: How To Make Over Six FiguresMatt and Sam talk about how to make over $100,000 - Six Figures2020-10-071h 00
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 75: I Don't Want To Do This AnymoreMatt and Sam discuss their remedy for when they feel unmotivated. 2020-09-2338 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 73: DDP and MetadataMatt and Sam dive into the sexy topic of DDP and Metadata. 2020-08-2636 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 72: Limiters in MasteringMatt and Sam talk about how they use limiters in mastering.2020-08-1252 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 71: Life After CovidMatt and Sam give their thoughts about life after Covid.2020-07-2956 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 70: What A Mastering Engineer Can Do For YouMatt and Sam talk about what a mastering engineer can do for you (artists, mixers, producers, etc)2020-07-1558 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 69: How To Buy GearMatt and Sam discuss their strategies on how they purchase gear. 2020-07-011h 15
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 68: Dylan Seals - Finding Your Unique VoiceMatt and Sam interview Grammy-Nominated mastering engineer Dylan Seals. They talk all things audio engineering, the perfect way to mic a land cruiser, and Dylan's latest venture - HDAudioPost (linked below).
• Dylan Seals
• HDAudioPostSpecial Guest: Dylan Seals.2020-06-171h 32
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 67: RevisionsMatt and Sam talk about client revisions and how to not take them personally. 2020-06-0351 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 66: Q&AMatt and Sam answer questions from listeners:
Colors in mastering - solid-state vs tube vs analog and harmonic distortion
Automation in mastering
Setting final level first / mono-ing bass
Accountability in work
How to deal with difficult clients
How to stay the course
Favorite part of the process
2020-05-2057 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 65: Do You Need A Degree?Matt and Sam talk about education and if you need a formal education to be a mastering engineer.2020-05-0656 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 64: Our Philosophy On LoudnessMatt and Sam talk about their own philosophies on loudness. If you strive for loud masters, this is your episode. 2020-04-2248 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 63: What Your Clients Really WantMatt and Sam talk about how to deliver on what your clients actually want and how to not make money in spite of yourself. 2020-04-0838 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 62: EQ in MasteringMatt & Sam talk about how they use EQ while mastering. 2020-03-2553 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 61: 🚨 Coronavirus and You 🚨Matt and Sam do a live episode and talk about how the Coronavirus is effecting the music industry. 2020-03-1441 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 60: Don't Catfish Your ClientsMatt and Sam talk about what it means to run an honest business, playing to your strengths and not taking on work, and clients that you are not ready for. Matt demonstrates a proper pig call. 2020-03-1134 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 59: Mastering WorkflowMatt and Sam chat about their signal chains in a mini gear episode with an emphasis on workflow. 2020-02-2657 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 58: Top 5 Things We Do To Stay SuccessfulYeah, it's a clickbait title BUT these tips have been proven to improve your personal health along with business health. These are the top 5 things that Matt and Sam do to keep in the fight. 2020-02-1254 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 56: The GrammysMatt and Sam talk The Grammys and professional awards. 2020-01-1559 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 55: Community vs CompetitionMatt and Sam talk about why being in community with others is better than being in competition with them. Also, Sam might get a new dog...2020-01-0146 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 54: How You Win In 2020 - Responsibility vs AuthorityMatt and Sam UNPACK the concept of Responsibility vs Authority and how that will help you market your business in 20202019-12-1845 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 53: Quit Losing Clients!Matt and Sam chat about how to retain your current clients and how to keep future clients happy. 2019-12-0444 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 52: Digital vs AnalogMatt and Sam dive into the ever-long debate of digital vs analog processing. 2019-11-2056 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 51: Hustling is DeadMatt and Sam dive into the topic of longevity and talk about why the short term gains will always lead to long term failures.2019-11-0654 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 50: Play The Course And Not The Player!Matt and Sam make a bunch of golf puns and explain the benefits of playing the course and not the other player.2019-10-2336 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 49: Anything You Do Changes EverythingMatt and Sam talk about how any little mix change you make changes everything with how your mix is capable of being mastered. 2019-10-0949 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 48: How To Raise Your RatesMatt and Sam talk about their proven formula for HOW TO raise your rates (TE+Va)M=R2019-09-251h 01
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 47: What You're Worried About Is Not ImportantMatt and Sam talk about why what you are worried about is not important and how this affects your life, business, and relationships.2019-09-1147 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 46: What Mastering Engineers Really WantMatt and Sam discuss why dynamic range is one of the most important things you could give a mastering engineer. 2019-08-2845 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 45: Izotope OzoneMatt and Sam give their opinion on Izotope Ozone and its use in mastering. 2019-08-1453 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 44: Better vs DifferentMatt and Sam talk about how you may be missing out on your own life because you are trying to be someone else.2019-07-3155 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 43: Marketing in 2019Matt and Sam talk about how you should be marketing your business in 2019.2019-07-1750 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 42: Equip Yourself To WinMatt and Sam talk about why you are not getting the projects you think you deserve.2019-07-0348 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 41: Anxiety & The Music IndustryMatt and Sam talk about anxiety and stress in the music industry along with how to build margin into your life.2019-06-191h 02
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 40: Can You Make It Louder?Matt and Sam talk about how loud your masters should be.2019-06-0558 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 39: Mastering ShortcutsMatt and Sam talk about shortcuts when mastering2019-05-2257 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 38: Top 10 Mix MistakesMatt and Sam created a "Top 10" list of common mix mistakes.2019-05-081h 05
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 37: Imposter SyndromeMatt and Sam talk about confidence vs self-doubt and "imposter syndrome".2019-04-241h 16
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 36: Do You Want To Make Content or Records?Matt and Sam talk about staying focused on "your craft" and not getting bogged down in the litany of creating/managing content. 2019-04-101h 17
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 35: The Process Is The RewardMatt and Sam discuss why you should love the work and the process as opposed to awards and "likes"2019-03-271h 10
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 33: Time is Money - Scheduling"Scheduling is all about creating the type of life you want to live." - Sam Moses2019-02-271h 09
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 32: The Gear Episode (2019)Matt and Sam discuss their 2019 signal chains. 2019-02-131h 25
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 31: The Worst Advice I Ever GotMatt and Sam talk about bad advice they have received and how to avoid the mistakes they have made.2019-01-301h 13
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 30: "I've Got The Power!" (CONFIDENCE)Matt and Sam talk about why having confidence in yourself and what you are doing is so important. 2019-01-1650 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 29: Is Hindsight Really 20/20? (S1)Matt and Sam Talk review the past year of running a podcast and what they have learned. Special guest, Biggie Smalls (Sam's dog). 2019-01-0259 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 27: The Balance of Freedom & DisciplineMatt interviews Sam about his blog on The Balance of Freedom & Discipline and Sam leaves the listeners with some incredible takeaways.
Sam's Blog:
http://www.mosesmastering.com/blog/2018/8/6/discipline2018-12-051h 22
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 26: GoalsMatt and Sam discuss if you should make money your goal when you get into entrepreneurial endeavors.2018-11-2158 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 25: You Do Not Need Permission To Do Your JobMatt and Sam talk about why you are powerful enough, as an individual, to give yourself validation in what you are doing. 2018-11-0752 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 24: LUFS & Normalization FOLLOW-UP (Part 2)Matt and Sam take a step back and follow-up on the controversial LUFS & Normalization episode recorded earlier in 2018. 2018-10-241h 13
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 23: The Destructive Nature of Negative ThinkingMatt and Sam talk about how toxic and destructive negative thinking is to you as a person, your relationships as well as your business. 2018-10-101h 02
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 22: EntitlementMatt and Sam discuss the concept of "entitlement" in today's music industry. 2018-09-2657 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 21: Marketing in 2018Matt and Sam talk about how you should be marketing yourself and your studio in 2018. 2018-09-121h 17
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 20: Criticism, Feedback and RevisionsMatt and Sam discuss how to handle criticism, feedback, and revisions like a professional.2018-08-291h 06
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 19: SUCCESSMatt and Sam discuss what they believe "success" is and the key to being "successful". 2018-08-1548 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 18: Workflow & Turnaround TimeMatt and Sam discuss their workflow, turnaround times and the importance of communication with clients.2018-08-011h 08
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 17: Brad Blackwood - Euphonic Masters InterviewMatt and Sam have the honor of interviewing Grammy Award-winning and Pensado Award recipient Brad Blackwood of Euphonic Masters (Memphis, TN).
• Euphonic MastersSpecial Guest: Brad Blackwood.2018-07-1858 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 16: The Best Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)Matt and Sam discuss what they believe is the best digital audio workstation (DAW) is for mixing and mastering. 2018-07-0446 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 15: So You Want A Full-Time Audio CareerMatt and Sam talk and discuss what they think it takes to make "the leap" into a full-time audio career.2018-06-201h 15
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 14: Room Acoustics and MonitoringMatt and Sam discuss the importance of room acoustics, monitoring and how building a proper sounding room will help you create a better end-product for your clients.2018-06-061h 36
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 13: How To Pick A Mastering EngineerMatt and Sam discuss mastering, why it is important and what qualities you should be looking for in a mastering engineer.2018-05-231h 14
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 12: Spotify and the Devaluation of MusicMatt and Sam talk about Spotify and discuss if streaming platforms devalue music. Bonus Round: Sam talks about that time he used Streamify to boost his song. 2018-05-091h 10
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 11: LUFS and NormalizationMatt and Sam discuss the LUFS system of metering (Loudness Units Full Scale), normalization and if normalization is the future, why we shouldn't half-a$$ it. 2018-04-251h 25
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 10: The Art of ListeningIn music production listening is paramount. Everyone is talking about listening and how important this skill is, however one aspect of that seems to be overlooked time and time again. Matt and Sam dive into the art of listening to clients in order to best serve them.
Sam's Blog on Listening:
http://www.mosesmastering.com/blog/2017/3/17/listening2018-04-111h 02
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 9: HOW TO GET CLIENTS!Matt and Sam answer a listener-generated question about the art of getting and keeping clients in the current music industry.2018-03-281h 11
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 8: How to Submit a Mix for Mastering (Part 2/2)Matt and Sam talk about how to submit a mix for mastering and what to expect to receive back from the mastering engineer.2018-03-1459 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 7: How to Submit a Mix for Mastering (Part 1/2)Matt and Sam talk about how to submit a mix for mastering and what to expect to receive back from the mastering engineer. 2018-03-141h 02
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 6: What is Mastering?Matt and Sam discuss the topic of what is mastering, what do mastering engineers do, and if you should master your own mixes. 2018-02-2855 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 5: Analog vs DigitalMatt and Sam discuss the pros and cons of staying in the box versus seeking an analog/hybrid signal chain. 2018-02-141h 07
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 4: Invest In Yourself First!Matt and Sam talk about why it is important to invest in yourself as a creator and before investing in gear.2018-01-311h 19
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 3: Auto-Mastering ServicesMatt and Sam talk about automated (online) mastering services and if/where they have a place in the music industry.2018-01-1741 min
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 2: You Are Worth More!Sam and Matt discuss the three steps to charging a rate in the music industry and how to put a value on yourself as a professional. 2018-01-171h 06
The Attack & Release ShowEpisode 1: Torrented SoftwareMatt and Sam dive into the conversation of using torrented software as opposed to paying for it as well as talking about a couple pieces of gear that they like to use on projects.
Link to Sam's blog on "Stealing"
http://www.mosesmastering.com/blog/settling2018-01-1741 min