Brian McTernan is a record producer most known for his work in the hardcore and punk scenes where he has worked with artists such as Thrice, Circa Survive, Hot Water Music, Bane, and many more out of his studio, Salad Days, in Baltimore. He’s also a guitar player and singer who has performed with his own bands, Battery and Be Well. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: How the process of trial and error will make you a better engineerWhy leaving things raw can create better results than perfectHow to find what makes a band special and taking their strengths to the next levelThe art of making a band’s vision come to lifeHow to avoid the “sophomore slump” of making recordsHis signal chain for achieving bass tones that cut through mixes and fit into the low-end sweet-spotHow to create meaningful lyrics that people connect withThe trick to editing tracks so they don’t sound stale and robotic To learn more about Brian McTernan, visit his website: saladdays.com To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/  Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint  To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

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EP 51: Brian McTernan (Thrice, Circa Survive, Battery, Be Well)

Kevin Churko is a Canadian engineer, producer and song writer best known for his work with artists such as Ozzy Osbourne, Disturbed, Papa Roach, Five Finger Death Punch, Shania Twain, and countless others. Between growing up in a musical family and having had the opportunity to work under famed producer Mutt Lange, Kevin has dedicated his life to working in music and has emerged as one of the top producers/engineers in the world. He has been nominated for eight Juno Awards and has won four times. He currently lives in Las Vegas, where he works out of his studio, The Hideout. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: How to analyze your songs from a fan perspectiveCrafting music around vocalsKevin’s vocal chainHis go-to compression settings for vocalsEstablishing value to your clients To learn more about Kevin, visit: http://www.kevinchurko.com/ https://www.hideoutlv.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/  Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint  To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

EP 50: Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Disturbed, Shania Twain)

Fredrik Nordstrom is a producer, engineer, and mixer based out of Sweden, where he owns and operates Studio Fredman. He has worked many of the leading melodic death metal and power metal bands, including At The Gates, Arch Enemy, In Flames, and Opeth. He is considered by many in the metal community to be one of the top producers in the genre as well as a central figure of the Gothenburg style. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: “Pro” gear vs “cheap” gear – How much of a difference does it really make?Building a listening room and understanding the impact it makes on monitoringUnderstanding who you are making music forWhy your first few takes are the most importantHow recording DI tracks can save your sessionsThe importance of taking breaks while mixingThe advantages of using one session per album vs one session per songThe famed Fredman technique for recording guitar tracks To learn more about Fredrick Nordstrom, visit: https://studiofredman.com/ https://fredmandigital.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/  Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint  To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

EP 49: Fredrick Nordstrom (In Flames, At The Gates, Opeth)

Tim O’Sullivan is an engineer, producer who has worked with many amazing artists including Leonard Cohen, Karen O, Rayland Baxter, Billy Corgan, SWMRS, Fidlar and so many more. He has had quite the career in audio so far; having worked at Undertone Audio where he was responsible for wiring consoles and cables, to becoming the studio manager at Eric Valentine’s Barefoot Recording studio. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: The odd technique used to record drums with Queens Of The Stone AgeUsing saturation in your mixesWorking with Eric ValentineBreaking the “rules of audio”How a single cable drastically altered Slash’s signature guitar soundWhere to start when it comes to finding clients To learn more about Tim O’Sullivan, visit: http://osullivanaudio.com/ https://www.barefoot-recording.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/  Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint  To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

EP 48: Tim O’Sullivan (Leonard Cohen, Rayland Baxter, Billy Corgan)

Lance Prenc is a producer and engineer from Australia who is known for his work in the metalcore genre. Having worked with bands like Alpha Wolf and Dealer, he has very quickly established himself in the scene as an engineer who pays great attention to detail in order to get amazing results. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: The importance of a good DI when recording guitarCreating consistency with your takesHow to mix low-tuned guitarsApplying live sound techniques to in-studio workUsing clipping to improve your tracksMaking your tracks sound more exciting with automation· Finding the sweet-spot when micing a guitar cabinet To learn more about Lance, visit: https://prencaudiosamples.bigcartel.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/  Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint  To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

Ep 47: Lance Prenc (Alpha Wolf, Polaris)

Dan Korneff is a ultra-talented producer, mixer, and engineer who has worked with many prominent rock bands including Breaking Benjamin, Paramore, My Chemical Romance, Lamb Of God, and so many more. In addition to engineering, Dan also has a plugin company, Korneff Audio, that produces amazing tools for engineers to use in their mixes. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: The importance of writing a great bridgeThe inexpensive condenser microphone responsible for his massive guitar soundsBlending multiple drum samples together to create huge sounding snaresHis strategic approach to using compression to shape soundsUsing extreme compression in a mixThe importance of understanding analog signal flow in order to manipulate sounds To Learn more about Dan Korneff, visit: http://www.dankorneff.com/ https://korneffaudio.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/  Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint  To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

EP 46: Dan Korneff (Paramore, My Chemical Romance, Breaking Benjamin)

Zakk Cervini is a Grammy-nominated producer and mixing engineer who has worked with artists like Blink-182, All Time Low, Good Charlotte, 5 Seconds Of Summer, and many more. He is well known for being a very versatile engineer in the studio. His persistence and eagerness to constantly learn and adapt to the changing musical landscape is one of his big strengths that keeps him high in-demand. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Mixing on headphonesHow to make templates work in multiple genresProgramming drums vs using real kitsHow to serve the songUsing rough mixes as inspirationCreating an inspiring studio environment Follow Zakk on Instagram: @zakkcervini Sign up for my FREE Recording Studio Workshop (taking place Sept 14-20, 2020): http://recordingstudioworkshop.com To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/  Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint  To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

EP 45: Zakk Cervini (Blink-182, All Time Low, 5 Seconds Of Summer)

Recently, I was a guest on episode 193 of the Recording Studio Rockstars podcast with Lij Shaw. In this episode we covered a lot of ground about the process of recording and mixing music. I also shared some of my story and background, which I haven’t previously discussed on the Master Your Mix Podcast. Thankfully, Lij was gracious enough to let me share this replay with you today so you can hear for yourself. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: The six important stages of every mixSwitching from hardware to pluginsReverb vs delayThe problem with looking for problems in your mixHow to EQ vocalsGetting the low end right in your mixHow strumming techniques can make a big impact on your guitar tone Sign up for my FREE Recording Studio Workshop (taking place Sept 14-20, 2020): http://recordingstudioworkshop.com Check out and follow the Recording Studio Rockstars Podcast: RecordingStudioRockstars.com Rsrockstars.com/FB RecordingStudioRockstars.com/YT IG & Twitter: @RSROCKSTARS To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/  Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint  Get your copy of The Mixing Mindset: the Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: http://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

EP 44: Lij Shaw (Recording Studio Rockstars)

Jay Maas is a producer and engineer based out of Boston known for his work with many artists in the hardcore and punk genres. He has worked with bands such as Bane, State Champs, Citizen, Title Fight, Defeater and more. In addition to his audio skills, Jay also has a background in computer science. This has led to him creating technology aimed at helping musicians and engineers. His newest project is an online, AI-based mastering service called Maastr. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Surviving when getting startedJuggling many goals at onceJay’s new AI based mastering platform (Maastr)The role of AI in modern music productionHow AI can help us become better mixing engineers To try out Maastr for free, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/maastr/ Save 15% when you sign up by using the coupon code: MYMPOD To learn more about Jay, visit https://www.jaymaas.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/  Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint  To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

EP 43: Jay Maas (Bane, State Champs, Title Fight)

Jamie King is a producer, mixing and mastering engineer who’s production style has helped to define some of the biggest prog-metal bands of today. Having worked with artists like Between The Buried And Me and the Contortionist, Jamie has firmly established his footprint in the genre. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Working with programmed drums vs. real onesWorking on arrangements with panning mindHow to market your music as a prog bandHow simplifying your setup can lead to better recordingsRecording tight guitarsJamie’s secret weapon for shaping guitar tonesUsing automation to get separation between partsControlling low end when working with double kick/blast beats To learn more about Jamie, visit: https://www.jamiekingaudio.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/  Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint  To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

EP 42: Jamie King (Between The Buried And Me)

Kris Crummett is a record producer and mastering engineer known for his amazing work in the metalcore, post hardcore, and rock scenes. He has worked with artists such as Dance Gavin Dance, Sleeping With Sirens, Issues, and many more. He also owns Interlace Audio, which is a fantastic studio located in Portland, Oregon. His productions are well known for having massive tones, while sounding polished and energetic. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: His secret weapon for getting toms to cut through a mix without sounding too boomy/muddyHis step-by-step checklist for using automation to create energy in his mixesHow he treats vocals to get them to sound super clear and up-frontHow to use track presets efficientlyBalancing live drums vs samplesHis STL Tones ToneHub presets and the art behind making great amp simsMastering your own tracks To learn more about Kris Crummett, visit: http://www.interlaceaudio.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/  Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint  To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

EP 41: Kris Crummett (Dance Gavin Dance, Issues)

Compression is a super powerful tool to use while mixing music; however, when used incorrectly, it can ruin your tracks and create more work for you. Inside of this episode, I'll share the top three compression mistakes I see people making so that you can avoid them and create better mixes.  Download the FREE Compression Cheat Sheet here: https://masteryourmix.com/compressioncheatsheet/  Inside of this cheat sheet, you'll learn how to choose the right compressor and dial in proper settings so that you can get the best results out of your tracks To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes,visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/  To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

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Matt Allison is a record producer based around the Chicago area who specializes in recording punk bands. He has produced bands such as Alkaline Trio, Less Than Jake, The Lawrence Arms, Masked Intruder, The Menzingers, and so many more. His approach to punk music is very different than most modern pop-punk producers. His sound can be described as energetic, natural, and raw - without all of the the modern over-editing that typically occurs in this genre. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - Shifting from owning a commercial studio to starting a home studio - Getting great guitar tones - Recording live off the floor - How to keep your mix sounding natural - How he accepted one of his biggest projects without even knowing how to use Pro Tools - Using drum samples in a mix To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/  Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint  To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

EP 39: Matt Allison (Alkaline Trio, Less Than Jake)

David Bendeth is a multi-platinum, award winning producer who has worked with artists such as Paramore, Breaking Benjamin, Bring Me The Horizon, and so many more. His journey has been full of many twists and turns and has led him to wearing many different hats in the music industry - from being an artist, A&R rep, producer, writer, and many more. David’s experiences in these fields have all come together to help him achieve the success he has today. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - The hustle of working as a musician turned producer - The world of A&R and what it takes to become a major artist - How to differentiate every project - How to adapt to the changing landscape of the music industry - David’s new adventures in creating hip hop loops and dipping into new genres - Dealing with criticism and turning it into encouragement - How to achieve drums that slam hard and cut through a mix To learn more about David Bendeth, visit https://davidbendeth.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/  Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint  To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

EP 38: David Bendeth (Paramore, Breaking Benjamin)

Learning how to create pro recordings from home can be a frustrating process. For many people it can seem daunting, difficult and slow. If you’re not getting the results you’re after, don’t give up yet. In this episode I share my top 3 tips for rapidly growing your audio skills so that the process of recording, editing and mixing your tracks can be quick and painless. If you’re ready to start making pro level productions effortlessly, then you need to listen to this episode. To take attend the free Home Studio Workshop visit: https://www.masteryourmix.com/homestudioworkshop To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://www.masteryourmix.com/  Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: www.masteryourmix.com/blueprint  To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

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