

Master Your Mix Podcast
Mike Indovina
Helping musicians, engineers and producers create professional recordings and mixes from home so you can showcase your talents in the best way possible and grow your career.
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Jul 11, 2017 • 1h 8min
Kevin Dietz (Placebo, Silverchair, Alexisonfire, Silverstein)
In this week’s episode, I’m chatting with Kevin Dietz – An engineer who has worked alongside artists such as Placebo, Silverchair, Alexisonfire, and Silverstein.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:The path from interning to head engineerUsing high pass filters to help you clean up your low-endMixing vocals with serial compressionUsing templates to speed up your workflowExercises to help you master your tools fasterWhy sending your tracks for mastering will make you a better mixing engineerLooking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Want additional help with your music productions? For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books: The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Have questions you’d like answered on the show? Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!

Jul 4, 2017 • 1h 26min
Dan Broadbeck (Dolores O’Riordan of The Cranberries, Ivory Hours, The Ghandarvas)
In this episode, I’m chatting with Dan Broadbeck, a Juno award-winning engineer and producer based out of London, Ontario Canada who has worked with artists such as Dolores O’Riordan of The Cranberries, Ivory Hours, The Ghandarvas and more.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:Building trust with an artist in the studioThe power of confidence in the studioHow to know what an artist is looking for in their final mix before you’ve even startedWhy one set of speakers is all you need to use as a referenceHow to properly monitor so that you can get an accurate low-endUsing distortion to create energy and emotion in a performanceLooking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Want additional help with your music productions? For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books: The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Have questions you’d like answered on the show? Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!

Jun 27, 2017 • 15min
Using Compression, Reference Tracks, & Coloring Sound
In this episode, I’m answering subscriber-submitted questions in order to help you improve your mixes.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:Using plugins to “color” soundHow certain plugins are eating into your headroomUsing reference tracks in the tracking and mixing stagesA common mistake people make when comparing their mixes to other recordings that can actually make their mixes sound worseCompressing on individual channels rather than on a groupHow to approach using compression in your mixesLooking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Want additional help with your music productions? For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books: The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Have questions you’d like answered on the show? Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!

Jun 19, 2017 • 54min
Dan Weston (Kevin Gates, Flo Rida, Shad, Classified)
In this episode, I chat with Dan Weston, a mixing and mastering engineer who has worked with artists such as Kevin Gates, Flo Rida, Shad, Classified, and many more.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:His hybrid style mixing setup inspired by Michael BrauerHow the size of your room influences how you hear thingsHow to use rough mixes as inspiration for starting a mixMixing vocals with 2-track instrumentalsTips for managing 808s in hip hopTips for working fast and reducing how much you second-guess yourselfLooking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Want additional help with your music productions? For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books: The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Have questions you’d like answered on the show? Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!

Jun 12, 2017 • 1h 26min
Simon Head (Sum 41, Descendents, Treble Charger, SNFU)
In this episode, I chat with Simon Head, a live sound engineer, tour manager, and studio owner who has worked with bands such as Sum 41, The Descendants, SNFU, Treble Charger, and many more.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:The realities of life on the roadThe differences of working in a studio vs. live soundCreating separation and preventing phasing issues in a live settingThe importance of diversifying your skillsWhy you need to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of the industryLooking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Want additional help with your music productions? For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books: The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Have questions you’d like answered on the show? Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!

Jun 5, 2017 • 15min
Balancing FX & Low End, Mixing Vocals, Workflow
In this episode, I’m answering subscriber-submitted questions in order to help you improve your mixes.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:Where to start on a fresh mixWhat order of instruments to mix inWhy vocals are the most important element in your mixHow to find the right balance of effectsGetting clean, balanced low-endLooking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Want additional help with your music productions? For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books: The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Have questions you’d like answered on the show? Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!

Apr 29, 2017 • 58min
Josh Bowman (Michael Bublé, Good Charlotte, Carly Rae Jepsen)
In this episode, I’m talking with Josh Bowman, a mixing engineer who first got his start working as an assistant for producers and engineers such as Randy Staub, Bob Rock, Garth Richardson and he has worked with artists like Michael Bublé, Good Charlotte, Carly Rae Jepsen, AC DC, Nickleback and a bunch more.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:The importance of using filters to create a cleaner low-endHow to give yourself adequate headroomMixing with limiters on your master busThe importance of using compression on your tracksThe intern grind and what you need to do to stand outLooking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Want additional help with your music productions? For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books: The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Have questions you’d like answered on the show? Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!

Apr 29, 2017 • 52min
Sam Guaiana (Like Pacific, Coldfront, Heavy Hearts)
In this episode, I chat with Sam Guaiana, a producer and mixing engineer who has worked with artists such as Like Pacific, Coldfront, Heavy Hearts and many more.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:The importance of committing in the tracking stage vs. fixing it in the mixWhat to do to add excitement to chorusesHow to control the low-endHis secret compression settings for vocalsLooking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Want additional help with your music productions? For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books: The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Have questions you’d like answered on the show? Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!

Apr 28, 2017 • 16min
Intro / What to Expect / Get Your Questions Answered
Introducing the MasterYourMix Podcast!This podcast is designed to help engineers, artists, and producers improve the quality of their recordings and mixes (even from a home studio). Through interviews with many professionals in the industry as well as doing Q&As with listeners, my goal with this podcast is to help you learn tips, tricks, strategies and more so that you can overcome your biggest obstacles with music production.In this episode, I discuss what to expect from this podcast. In addition, I answer YOUR questions about mixing so that you can start to see significant improvements in your mixes.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:How to get your drums to sound punchy without distorting a mixHow to mix vocals to a two-track instrumentalProper panning techniquesWhy I think panning drums from the drummer's perspective is much better than the audience's perspectiveHow to route your channels to help glue your tracks togetherCreating stereo width when you only have one guitar trackThe problem with mixing to instrumentalsLooking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Want additional help with your music productions? For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books: The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Have questions you’d like answered on the show? Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!


