Is It Mix Buss Or Mix Bus?

Is it mix “buss”, or mix “bus”? They seem interchangeable, but only one is officially recognized. This spelling is something that’s bugged me for a long time. It bugs me even more than once I did the research, I found out I was wrong! Let me explain. Way back when I was studying electronics, I […]

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Indie Promoter Tommy Dorfman Takes On The Biggest Name In Live Music On My Latest Podcast

On this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with Tommy Dorfman, a veteran club promoter and founder of Juice Entertainment. Tommy shares how he built a powerhouse promotion empire from scratch, packed out venues across New Jersey and New York, pioneered the East Coast house music scene, and went head-to-head with Live Nation. His story […]

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New Music Gear Monday: SSL Acoustifier Acoustic Guitar DI Plugin

There’s nothing like a great-sounding, well-miked acoustic guitar. It’s a joy to listen to and easy to make fit in the track. That said, there are so many situations today where you just can’t mike an acoustic well, or maybe not at all, which means that you have to rely on the direct output signal […]

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A Guide To Alternate Mixes

Until most engineers joined the DAW revolution, alternate mixes were a way of life for the mixer to cover himself in case a change in the mix was deemed necessary at a later time. Renting the studio and then setting up an analog console and all of the outboard gear just to raise the vocal […]

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Artists And Brand Relationships With Katie Nowak On My Latest Podcast

On this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with Katie Nowak, VP of Marketing and Partnerships at TBA Agency. We explore how meaningful collaborations are redefining success for artists. Katie shares behind-the-scenes stories about building the “Here and There” festival with Courtney Barnett, partnering with brands like Microsoft and Levi’s, and using creative strategy to […]

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New Music Gear Monday: Savant Audio Labs IM90 Multi-Effects Processor Plugin

Every time you think that every old piece of analog gear has been digitally replicated, yet another obscure one comes out of the woodwork. This time it’s an emulation of the old Publison Infernal Machine. a very cool but unreliable processor that was way ahead of its time. This has finally been reproduced by Savant […]

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Episode #600 With Insights From Guest #1 Dennis Moody

For this milestone 600th episode, I welcome back fan-favorite Dennis Moody, a world-renowned studio and live mixer who’s appeared on every 100th episode since the podcast’s launch. In this revealing conversation, Dennis opens up about the biggest shifts he’s seen over the last decade in music production, gear, touring, and what truly matters when it […]

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New Music Gear Monday: Valhalla DSP FutureVerb Reverb Plugin

If you were to take a poll of music mixer’s favorite reverb plugins, there’s no doubt that Valhalla DSP’s VintageVerb and SuperMassive would feature prominently on the list. And while it’s true that maybe the last thing any of us need is another reverb plugin, the company’s new FutureVerb deserves a long look. The reason […]

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More Industry Consolidation As Apogee Electronics Acquired by Dirk Ulrich’s Holding Company

The audio industry is in the middle of a massive consolidation, with many boutique companies being acquired by either larger entities, holding companies, or private equity. The latest is the acquisition of Apogee Electronics by Dirk Ulrich’s Rockforce Tech Holding, which earlier in the year also acquired Manley Labs. The good thing about this acquisition […]

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From Corporate To Creative With Amani Roberts On My Latest Podcast

In this episode I sit down with DJ, author, professor, and speaker Amani Roberts (aka DJ AMRo) to break down his journey from Marriott executive to DJ, author, and professor. Through stories from his book DJ’s Mean Business, Amani shares how timing, adaptability, and reading the crowd all translate into skills for surviving the ever-changing […]

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New Music Gear Monday: IK Multimedia ARC On-Ear Headphone Amplifier And Room Simulation System

It wasn’t all that long ago when mixing on headphones was next to impossible because the mixes never translated to speakers well. In the last few years we’ve been blessed with a number room simulation software packages that finally made the dream come true, but they have their limitations as well, either limiting the models […]

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Mix Intangibles Every Mixer Must Know

It’s easy to think that getting a good mix is just a matter of pushing up some faders, getting a reasonable balance, adding some effects, and you’re finished. Although that might work for a rough mix, there are still a number of intangibles that are vitally important to a great mix. Awareness is always the […]

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Inside Game And E-Sports Music With Tim Larkin On My Latest Podcast

On this week’s podcast episode, we go inside the world of interactive game soundtracks with acclaimed composer and sound designer Tim Larkin. From leading full orchestras for Dota 2 tournaments to crafting music that adapts in real-time to gameplay, Tim shares the intricate process of composing music that feels human, alive, and immersive. Learn what […]

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New Music Gear Monday: PSP Spector Free 31-Band Spectrum Analyzer Plugin

There are times when you want to zero in on a frequency and all you need is a good old-fashioned 31-band spectrum analyzer to quickly tell you what you need to know. If that’s you, then you’ll be happy to hear that PSPaudioware recently announced the release of PSP Spector, a precise and completely free […]

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Music’s AI Meltdown With Matt Adell On My Latest Podcast

On this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with Matt Adell, COO of Musical.ai, whose tech career spans the digital music revolution, from Wax Trax! to Napster, Beatport, and Native Instruments. Matt breaks down how AI is changing the music industry faster than any disruption before it and what needs to happen to protect artists […]

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