In this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with the brilliant John Mlynczak, the president and CEO of the National Association of Music Merchants (also known as NAMM). John started in the music business as a hotshot trumpet player in New Orleans with a passion for music education. From an early age, John has been […]
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I have to admit that I usually look for something new and innovative for these New Music Gear Monday posts, but sometimes a tried and true product with a new twist catches my eye. Such is the case with the new Black Lion Audio PBR 8-500 eight slot 500 series rack, which takes this now […]
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In this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with the amazing Steve Einzig, an A-list booking agent and the CEO of bookingentertainement.com. bookingentertainement.com specializes in booking big name A-list musicians and entertainers such as John Legend, Ed Sheeran, Stevie Nicks, Seal, and Maroon 5 for private and corporate events, catering to ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Not only […]
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One of the hardest thing for a mixing newcomer to get a handle on is timing the reverb to the track. Setting the predelay is rather easy, but the decay requires a combination of feel for the tempo of the music and EQ. Some of the newer reverb plugins have responded to this need by […]
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To all my friends and readers, I wish you a happy holiday. I truly appreciate your support and I am humbled and honored that you take the time out of your busy day to read my musings. It’s a good day to take some time off, relax, eat a nice meal, have a cocktail (or five), […]
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In this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with the brilliant Nick Bottini, a multi-instrumentalist, consultant, and performance coach for musicians. Nick is a well-studied musician who taught at various levels, eventually rising to the Head of Music London schools. He transitioned into performance coaching after discovering the steps that unlocked his own musicianship. Since […]
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There are so many limiting and mastering plugins available today that you might wonder why an app developer would bother releasing another one. The fact is that if you bring a new approach to a basic process, there’s always a market for it. Thanks to a unique hybrid algorithm, Leapwing’s new LimitOne limiter plugin does […]
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The musical world has a wide range of musical instruments, and clever musicians make use of them every day, but what if your clothing could be an instrument as well? Imagine the performance possibilities, as all you’d need to do is touch a part of your clothing to make sounds similar to a normal ridged […]
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In this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with acoustician and studio designer Hush Paz. Hush’s company Sense and Sound offers an exclusive “Studio in a Day” service, where they design, install, and calibrate their customers’ studio acoustics in just one day. Among the many clients that have utilized this service include mixer DJ Swivel, […]
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There are numerous types of compressors that all have their own uses, but there’s one particular type with a British lineage that holds a unique position among engineers in the know. That’s the diode-bridge compressor popularized by the Neve 2254 and 33609 hardware compressors from the 1960s, known for their fast response and added “glue” […]
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I’m excited to announce the release of the thoroughly updated fifth edition of my Mastering Engineer’s Handbook, a comprehensive guide that offers the latest insights and techniques for achieving professional-grade, well-mastered recordings. This newly redesigned edition not only revisits the core principles of mastering but also explores advanced, cutting-edge techniques for both self-mastering and preparing […]
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In this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with the brilliant Paul Wiltshire, a music technology entrepreneur and the CEO of Songtradr. Songtradr is the only open and automated licensing marketplace of its kind with all types of music users from independent filmmakers, production houses, and advertising agencies to major brands such as Google, Microsoft, […]
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Ever since digital delays were introduced back in the analog days, a great trick for making a mono track into stereo is to introduce a Haas Effect delay. The Haas Effect is a psychoacoustic technique where a delay less than 40 milliseconds is not heard as a distinct delay, so panning it to one side […]
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Recently there’s been a lot of attention given to the carbon footprint of just about everything, but especially data centers that are already operating or being built. This foot print is especially scary when you consider that companies themselves generally under-report what they believe it is. A recent Guardian analysis found that real emissions between 2020 […]
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In this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with the amazing Emmy-winning producer, songwriter, and publisher, Michèle Vice-Maslin. Michèle has had numerous hit songs and cuts all over the world as well as over 6,000 music placements. Winning an Emmy for her work on the CBS TV show Guiding Light, she’s been quite successful in […]
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