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The Safari Pedals Show40. Workflow Hacks to Get You Mixing for the BIG LEAGUES!This week's podcast, features Audio Engineer Sam Sherbin (Rachel Platten, Stray Kids, Sonny). We dive into his evolving mix workflow, and share practical workflow hacks to help you level up. Whether you're aiming to mix for the big leagues or just refine your process, these tips will get you ready to level up!Follow us for show updates and other fun Safari Pedals things!đź”—The new Audio Adventure Club (FB Group):https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403352210583805đź”— Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safaripedals/đź”— Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safaripedals
2024-10-2316 min
Working Audio ToolsIndustry Mix Engineer SAM SHERBIN Talks Spike AI And The Future Of MixingFollow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. We regularly host guests from the audio community and compare and constructively critique mixes. Covering everything from analogue vs digital, hardware versus plugins, Atmos mixing, mix translation, mixing and mastering, mixing philosophy, and mixing psychology.💎 GET 30% OFF DistroKid Subscription 💎➡️ https://distrokid.com/vip/workingaudiotools ⬅️💲 BUY FEATURED PLUGINS 💲Plugin Boutique - https://shorturl.at/brETU💲 BUY FEATURED STUDIO GEAR 💲Thomann (EU) - https://shorturl.at/mnHV9Sweetwater (US) - https://sweetwater.s...
2024-10-181h 17
Recording Studio RockstarsRSR430 - Sam Sherbin - Mixing 808, Bass, and Pop Vocals for Top Producers in LA Register for the FREE Awesome Mix Workshop with Bobby Owsinski: https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/musicmix/#a_aid=LShaw  Bass! How low can you go? Sam talked about studying with Bruce Swedien, the best way to record vocals in a home studio, the importance of phase, how to mix kick & bass for huge low end, when distortion is good, and the secrets to a killer vocal mix. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Sam Sherbin, a mixing engineer based in Los Angeles, California. First cutting his teeth at various studios in Ne...
2023-12-012h 17
Secret SonicsSecret Sonics 150 - Nacho Molino - Fearless MixingNacho (Ignacio) Molino is a 3x Grammy-winning and 5x Latin Grammy-winning mixing engineer based outside of Rochester, NY, USA! In our conversation, Nacho tells his story - moving from Panama to the USA after nearly 2 decades in the business, sleeping in the studio, and making things work. He talks about how getting good at recording informs the mixing process and vice versa, the difference between the mixing mindset and the mastering mindset, and how working on so many genres has helped him in all areas of mixing. He goes deep on his approach to mixing - how he creates space...
2022-06-191h 57Secret SonicsSecret Sonics 144 - Sam Sherbin - Betting on HimselfSam Sherbin is a mixing engineer based out of LA, CA, USA! In our second conversation on the podcast, Sam brings us up to date; betting on himself and moving to LA, being a great hang, sticking around the studio, and working hard. He goes deep on leaning into fear, having a beginner's mindset, and always striving for growth. We also chat about working with long-term clients, gratitude to do what we do, what to listen for in an already great-sounding producer's mix, and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Sam at https...
2022-05-081h 43
ITZ - In The ZoneNeenah Mixed ItWelcome Neenah to In The Zone! Neenah is a singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-platinum mixing engineer from Amsterdam, NL. Starting out on a double cassette tape deck in the early 2000’s, she has been making music for over half of her life. Her voice and production has been linked to some of the biggest names in hip-hop music for over a decade. In 2010 she was the first female producer to win the Battle of the Beatmakers in Toronto, CA. Nowadays she mainly focuses on her work as a mixing and mastering engineer, but that doesn’t stop her f...
2021-12-031h 18Secret SonicsSecret Sonics 104 - Andrew Maury - Mixing with IntuitionAndrew Maury is a record producer and mixing engineer based out of Brooklyn, NY, USA. Andrew shares his journey from working FOH for Ra Ra Riot to mixing for acts such as Shawn Mendes and Lizzo. We go deep on his mindset when it comes to mixing, advantages of proper monitoring, avoiding burnout, moving into the box, and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Andrew at http://andrewmaury.net/You can follow Andrew on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/aemaury/You can listen to the son...
2021-07-181h 21Secret SonicsSecret Sonics 085 - Alex Sterling - Building a Home for Music in NYCAlex Sterling is an audio engineer, music producer, studio owner, and entrepreneur based out of NYC, NY, USA! In this episode, check out Alex's journey; from building relationships to building studios, recording philharmonic orchestras, his approach to mixing and mastering, monitoring, going to Mix With the Masters, his new exciting business venture and so much more! Check it out!You can find out more about Alex at http://precisionsoundstudios.com/You can find Alex on Social MediaIG: https://www.instagram.com/precisionsoundnyc/?hl=enAs I mentioned in a previous episode, I've...
2021-02-211h 53Secret SonicsSecret Sonics 084 - Matt Boudreau - Sustaining a Life in AudioMatt Boudreau is an audio/mixing/mastering engineer based out of the Bay Area, California, USA, and the host of the Working Class Audio podcast! In this episode, check out Matt's journey; how he moved his studio into his home and formed the Working Class Audio podcast, how he niched into mixing and later mastering, how he's prepping to mix on the road in the future, implementing Billy Decker's mixing template, good coffee and so much more! Check it out!You can find out more about Matt at https://www.mattboudreau.com/You can find out m...
2021-02-141h 20
ITZ - In The ZoneGilligan's IslandIf you were on an island and could only bring 3 things, what would you bring? Our next guest would bring his ATCs, soothe2, and a well treated room. Provided that food, shelter, and piña coladas are provided...His bi-coastal footprint traces back from the sands of Quad Studios to Electric Lady to the beaches of Los Angeles. His quest through the years has landed him with mentors like Michael Brauer and work alongside artists like Coldplay, John Mayer, Kanye West, and Shakira. Now he's already in the midst of carving out his own path, culturing early r...
2021-02-111h 00
Working Class AudioWCA #320 with Sam Sherbin - The influence of Bruce Swedien, Mixing During Covid, Simple Setups, Meditation, and 99 cent Pizzas
My guest today is New York-based mix engineer Sam Sherbin. Sam studied under the late great Bruce Swedien and Manny Marroquin. Sam is also behind the podcast called In The Zone.In this episode, we discuss:
Studying with a Bruce Swedien
Listening to Thriller with Bernie Grundman and BruceÂ
Sonic Personality
Dropping Out
99 cent pizzas
Mixing During Covid
Pivoting into Podcasting
Management
The Money Talk
Meditation
Mental Health
Simple Setups
Balancing
Matt's Rant: Revisiting Audio Minimalism Links and Show Notes
Sam's site: https://www.samsherbin.c...
2021-02-0148 min
Working Class AudioWCA #320 with Sam Sherbin - The influence of Bruce Swedien, Mixing During Covid, Simple Setups, Meditation, and 99 cent PizzasMy guest today is New York-based mix engineer Sam Sherbin. Sam studied under the late great Bruce Swedien and Manny Marroquin. Sam is also behind the podcast called In The Zone.In this episode, we discuss:
Studying with a Bruce Swedien
Listening to Thriller with Bernie Grundman and BruceÂ
Sonic Personality
Dropping Out
99 cent pizzas
Mixing During Covid
Pivoting into Podcasting
Management
The Money Talk
Meditation
Mental Health
Simple Setups
Balancing
Matt's Rant: Revisiting Audio Minimalism Links and Show Notes
Sam's site: https://www.samsherbin.com/
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2021-02-0151 minSecret SonicsSecret Sonics 080 - Sam Sherbin - The Feel of a RecordSam Sherbin is a mixing engineer based out of New York, USA! In this episode, discover Sam's journey; studying under the late great Bruce Swedien and legendary mixer Manny Marroquin, Sam's approach to mixing, how to make a record not only sound good but feel great, the importance of manual automation, good monitoring, and so much more! Check it out!You can find out more about Sam at https://www.samsherbin.com/You can find Sam on Social MediaIG: https://www.instagram.com/samsherbinmusic/You can find Sam's podcast "In The Zone" h...
2021-01-171h 20ITZ - In The ZoneThe Madrid MethodOn this episode we welcome multi-platinum mixer Erik Madrid. His credits as a mixer include Khalid, Kehlani, Roddy Ricch, A$AP Rocky, Rich Brian, Demi Lovato, Kyle, MAX, Lauv, Jazmine Sullivan and many others. Erik’s introduction to the music industry was by chance encounter when he got to intern at the world famous Westlake Studios. He then went on to be a mix assistant for Manny Marroquin at Larrabee Studios before going freelance.In this conversation, we discuss how the pandemic has affected work and what it takes to build a career as a mixer brick by brick from am...
2020-11-201h 32ITZ - In The ZoneDavid "Yungin" Kim's CircleOn this episode of In The Zone, we welcome multi-platinum and Grammy winning mix engineer, David "Yungin" Kim. Before all the fancy titles, David had to prove himself from the ground up. From working countless hours as a runner, battling self doubt, to staying ready in the room. David has shown the humanity it takes to succeed in this business.Learn how one small yet impressive Chick-fil-A run for super producer Hit Boy led to opportunities later on that changed David’s life. We discuss gratitude, patience and how to deal with setbacks in the everyday. David "Yu...
2020-10-3057 minITZ - In The ZoneRichie "The Street Fighter" BerettaTaste, tone, and finding your sonic signature. Our guest can’t hide his passion for the music. With brutal honesty and a care for the craft, he speaks in length about the trickle down effects of the devaluation of music through streaming- all the way down to the independent artist’s budget. In addition, he’s a self proclaimed nerd, gunning for the title of Street Fighter champ at your local GameStop. Richie Beretta (Dillion Francis, Jillionaire, Kid Sister and many more) is In the Zone.
2020-09-041h 01ITZ - In The ZoneJoey Raia's Tale of Two CitiesFrom New York to Los Angeles and back, our guest knows when it's time to switch up the pace. He began his career designing audio electronics for Apogee in LA alongside multi-Grammy winning producer, engineer, and mixer Bob Clearmountain- who would later become a good friend. Meanwhile, New York was undergoing a golden age of hip hop. Turntablism birthed a new form of musical creativity. Our guest jumped at the opportunity to return to his home city to feel that electricity. He hasn't slowed down since. He is the Grammy nominated, multi-platinum mixer for Run The Jewels a...
2020-08-061h 18ITZ - In The ZoneMeet Sam Sherbin - "Murphy"Sam Sherbin comes from a multicultural family and has obsession and drive built into his DNA. From a young age, music engineering has been a lifelong pursuit for this upcoming star mixer. It's been like a Murphy challenge for Sam in the music business. Those who are passionate and striving for the best will be inspired by this candid story told by Sam himself.Â
2020-07-231h 06
ITZ - In The ZoneITZ - Stu White's No Secrets ApproachWelcome to the inaugural episode of the In The Zone podcast. Hosted by Sam Sherbin and Max Cho. This episode's guest is multi-Grammy Award winning mix engineer Stuart White. Renowned for his coveted work with Beyonce, which includes the groundbreaking Lemonade and the Carter's Everything Is Love. Stu has also worked on records for fun, Mary J Blige, FKA Twigs and Alicia Keys. Stu's passion for recording started in his early days in North Carolina with Full Sail's recording program in Florida. He then cut his teeth in NYC at Quad Studios and Jungle City. His open source mentality...
2020-07-081h 04