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Join SonicScoop's Justin Colletti and guests to explore best practices for running a creative business in audio, music and other creative fields. From tips and tutorials on music production and audio engineering, to business masterclasses, interviews with heavy hitting producers, engineers, researchers, journalists, creative entrepreneurs and more, the weekly SonicScoop podcast is unlike any other... more

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Nick Messitte
plug-in geek, writer of The Best Stereo Width Plugins You Probably Haven't Heard Of
Independent/Website Contributor
Episode: The Best Stereo Width Plugins (That You Probably Haven’t Heard Of)
Niko Bolas
Engineer, mixer, and producer with decades of experience
Episode: MixCon Q&A with Niko Bolas [Neil Young, Prince, Ben Harper, Fiona Apple, Sheryl Crow]
Preston Reid
Mixer known as Prizzie, who has worked with artists like Usher and Kanye West.
Episode: MixCon Q&A with Prizzie Reid [Usher, John Legend, Alicia Keys, 21 Savage, Kanye West]
Dana Nielsen
Grammy-winning producer and engineer
Episode: Mixing Interview with Dana Nielsen [Rihanna, SZA, Bob Dylan, Adele, Smashing Pumpkins, RHCP]
Brent Kolatalo
Mixing engineer and musician known for working with major artists.
Episode: Mixing Interview with Brent Kolatalo [Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Kanye West]
Phil Weinrobe
A hybrid mixing expert and presenter
Episode: Hybrid Mixing Interview with Phil Weinrobe
Dennis Jones
Producer, engineer, mixer, and artist, notable for his mixing work in both stereo and immersive Atmos formats.
Episode: ROC.am Interview on In-The-Box Mixing, Atmos Mixing & more
Marc Urselli
Audio engineer and Mixcon Masterclass presenter
Episode: Marc Urselli Interview on Microphones & Mic Techniques (U2, Foo Fighters, Nick Cave, John Zorn)
Jason Cheese Goldberg
An amazing producer, engineer, and mixer who has worked with numerous platinum records and artists in the hip hop genre.
Music Producer and Mixer
Episode: Hip Hop Mixing: Jason "Cheese” Goldberg Interview [NBA YoungBoy, Tyler The Creator, Travis Scott]

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Justin Colletti
Host of a show focused on mixing, mastering music production and audio engineering, providing insights and tutorials for creative professionals in the audio field.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 442 ratings
  • I wish this podcast existed 25 yrs ago

    Justin hits the nail on the head every time when it comes to mixing techniques, learnable skills, and all around ethos of the audio community. Very informative and provides honest, productive feedback. If you are starting to mix or are a seasoned pro, there are delicious morsels of information to be found. Thanks JC!

    Steve Bucino

    Re-recording mixer

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Get the scoop!
    United States6 months ago
  • Now.. Listen

    Justin knows how to. Exactly how to listen. I would venture beyond talent, more so a gift! To be able to mix mechanics with emotion. I dare anyone to complete his courses. Every career engineer can benefit from these. Thanks again!

    Tanner-

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tanner By The Sea
    United States8 months ago
  • Audio paradise

    Justin has a great communication style that doesn’t get old. I’ve learned so much 👍🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alvis51
    United States8 months ago
  • Good stuff

    🍝This the sauce right here

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mellowmade
    United States8 months ago
  • He gives you confidence in yourself.

    Justin gives not only top technical advice, tools and examples, but perhaps most importantly: he gives you confidence in yourself.

    I also love his mix breakdowns of the world’s most popular and/or interesting tunes- popping the hood on how the best mixing/mastering engineers work their magic.

    Thank you Justin, top notch work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brian Rogers Music
    United States9 months ago

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Some criticism exists regarding perceived promotion of courses, with suggestions that there's a focus on selling educational products over purely informational content.
The host's ability to break down complex topics into understandable concepts is frequently praised, along with his engaging communication style.

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The Unwritten Rules of Mix Bus EQ
Q: What are Justin's top three recommendations for EQs to try on the mix bus?
The host recommends starting with two broad, color-oriented options and one or two cleaner, more surgical choices: a color EQ like Manley Massive Passive or Sontek for character, a clean mastering-oriented option like Masselec Amec or Millennia for precision, and optionally a versatile mid/side or shaping tool like Ozone or FabFilter for spectrum viewing and surgical tweaks.
The Unwritten Rules of Mix Bus EQ
Q: What is the host's stance on EQ before and after compression, and when should each placement be preferred?
Subtractively oriented EQs should come before compression so the compressor isn't reacting to rejected content, while additive boosts are often more effective after compression to avoid triggering excessive compression on boosted energy. In practice, a mix-wide approach may include both, with the subtractive EQ before compression and a possible small restorative EQ after.
The Unwritten Rules of Mix Bus EQ
Q: Here's Eric's question about room treatment and mic choices affecting EQ decisions; what should be the starting point for making EQ decisions on the mix bus given different spaces and sources?
The host suggests focusing on the amalgamation of source sounds and what the ears perceive as lacking, rather than chasing a single slider. Start with a mix-wide reference, then determine where your own mixes differ from your favorite references, and address that with modest, broad adjustments on the mix bus only if it truly serves the overall balance.
The 6 Stages of Mixing Progress (What Level is Your Mixing?)
Q: What do you think about going to NAMM as a mixing engineer outside the US?
NAMM can be great for networking opportunities, but it is not necessarily a place to find work as a mixing engineer.
MixCon Q&A with Niko Bolas [Neil Young, Prince, Ben Harper, Fiona Apple, Sheryl Crow]
Q: What do you think about mixing in Surround?
The song will dictate what you do; always double check your binaural interpretation of what you're doing.

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