Riff to Radio
Daniel ThabetWelcome to Riff to Radio, the podcast where I discuss all things recording, producing, releasing, and promoting music for metal bands. I'm your host, Daniel Thabet. I'm a professional mixing engineer and owner of Liquid Studios. With over a decade of experience exclusively working with metal bands, I'm here to help your band produce aggressive sounding music you are proud to release!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 42 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationHow To | |||
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Are you EQing your guitars WRONG? In this video, I'll show you 3 common EQ mistakes that are killing your guitar tone, and how to fix them.
We'll cover:
🔴 Why sweeping EQ cuts are doing more harm than good
🔴 Why you should NEVER EQ in solo
🔴 How ... more
If your metal choruses aren’t hitting like they should, the problem usually isn’t your plugins, it’s contrast. Most mixes don’t have a “chorus lift” because the verse is already too big, so when the chorus arrives… nothing feels different.
In this v... more
25 metal production tips in 5 minutes. ⚡️
In this speed run, I’m blasting through practical, real-world mixing and recording tips for modern metal, so you can get tighter performances, clearer guitars, punchier drums, and a cleaner low end fast.
✅ I... more
If your metal mix sounds muddy, small, or chaotic… it’s probably fighting itself.
Turning everything up doesn’t make your mix massive. It makes it crowded.
In this video, I’ll show you the exact sidechain workflows I use in modern metal mixes to cr... more
If you’re hiring a mixing engineer, don’t send your session like this.
In this episode, I break down the biggest session prep mistakes DIY bands make when exporting tracks for mixing, including not consolidating audio files, bad track labeling, mess... more
Do your programmed metal drums sound fake and robotic?
The #1 reason is static MIDI velocity and over-quantization.
In this video, I break down the exact drum programming mistake that causes the “machine gun” effect and show you three simple fixes t... more
Do you actually need a dedicated mastering engineer… or is mastering just an extra expense for DIY bands?
It’s a fair question.
Budgets are tight. Everyone’s wearing multiple hats. And mastering is one of the most misunderstood parts of the product... more
Struggling to get your lead guitar to cut through the mix without just turning it up? In this video, I break down 3 proven mixing techniques pro engineers use to make lead guitars stand out in dense rock and metal mixes.
You’ll learn how to:
-Creat... more
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Reviews
- Great Mixes For A Great Price!
Dan really knows what he is doing. He has mixed my band, Patterns of Decay’s music for years. We love Liquid Studios and the hard work they put into each release!
Apple Podcasts5Matterns_ov_Decay
United Statesa year ago - Amazing Pod
There is no greater producer in the world. Dan is a consumate professional. Not only can he shred himself, but he knows how to make your band stand out! His resume speaks for itself and the podcast will allow you behind the curtain to learn from the best!
Apple Podcasts5ShredTheGnar2733United Statesa year ago - Thabet is the man for all your heavy metal needs
I’ve known and have had the pleasure of working with Thabet for the last 10+ years recording music for my band Patterns of Decay. He is a phenomenal engineer who is dedicated to helping make your music the best it can be to represent your vision.
Apple Podcasts5Xmas_ov_DecayUnited Statesa year ago
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