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 | 59 | Founded | a year ago |
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Should your band release singles, an EP, or a full-length album?
In this conversation, I discuss with Alan Douches the best music release strategy for independent bands in the current streaming era.
Singles can help artists stay active, create mult... more
After 14 years and hundreds of metal records, I still use the same $60 DAW and in this video I'm breaking down exactly why. If you're paying a subscription for your DAW, this might change how you think about your setup.
I started on Cubase LE bundle... more
In my gain mistake video, I showed you how using less amp gain and a Tube Screamer with the drive at zero produces a tighter metal guitar tone. But what if a simple EQ plugin could do it even better? In this video, I test using a stock Reaper EQ (Rea... more
I've used Slate Trigger 2 since 2014 and I just discovered it has a built-in drum gate I never knew about. In this video, I put it head-to-head against Black Salt Audio Silencer on real metal drum tracks to find out which one actually wins for metal ... more
If your guitars aren't sitting right in the mix, it's not your tone... it's your compression. Here are 4 fixes that actually work.
Whether you're mixing metal guitars that feel disconnected from the snare, low-end chug that sounds flubby and undefin... more
The #1 mistake with metal vocals is NOT compressing them enough. Here's the exact 2-step vocal compression chain I use on every session... CLA-76 crush followed by CLA-2A for life and punch.
Want to watch these videos early? Join the channel here: ... more
I never went to school for audio. I didn't intern at a famous studio. I was actually a physical therapist first. From the moment I seriously committed to learning audio production until I was finally able to quit my day job and mix metal bands full-t... more
The reason your home-recorded metal drums never sound right has nothing to do with your mixing. The problem happens before you ever open your DAW.
In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of a real metal drum recording session for the band ... more
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- 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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Focusing on metal production from the ground up, this show offers practical, hands-on guidance for recording, mixing, and promoting aggressive metal music. Episodes dissect gear choices, DAW workflows, guitar and drum tone shaping, vocal dynamics, and room treatment with an emphasis on repeatable techniques that actually improve the final mix. Hosts and guests share real-world workflows, templates, and time-saving tricks, making it especially valuable for DIY artists, engineers, and studios aiming to deliver polished, stadium-ready metal results without chasing hype. A standout through-line is the emphasis on creative goals over brand names, plus plenty of actionable, step-by-step advice that listeners can apply immediately.
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