Signal To Noise Podcast 123. Kyle Black, Mixer & Producer - State Champs, Pierce the Veil, New Found Glory
Oct 13, 2021
Kyle Black, a renowned mixer and producer for iconic pop-punk bands like State Champs and New Found Glory, shares his insights on the art of music production. He discusses how live show experiences influence his studio mixes for a more authentic sound. Kyle also delves into his early music journey, balancing guitar tones with drum clarity, and the importance of choosing passionate projects. He highlights influential Southern California producers and shares techniques for recreating that energetic live feel in recordings.
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Studio Mixing That Feels Live
- Kyle Black models many of his studio mixes after the feel of live shows he attended and worked on.
- He absorbs live sound instincts to make studio mixes feel like a band playing together.
From High School Demos To Pro Tools Career
- Kyle Black started recording demos in high school and graduated from four-track tapes to Pro Tools while still in his band.
- He learned production watching producers who worked on his band's records and turned that hobby into a career.
Make Drums The Foundation
- Get the drums right first to prevent distorted guitars from turning into a wall of noise.
- Balance a solid rhythm section so you can push multiple guitars without the mix collapsing.