Mixing Music | Music Production, Audio Engineering, & Music Business
The Mixing Music Podcast is your ultimate guide to music production, audio engineering, mixing, and mastering. Hosted by professional mix engineers Dee Kei (@DeeKeiMixes), Lu Moreno (@MasteredByLu), and James Parrish (@jamesdeanmixes), this podcast covers recording techniques, studio mixing, vocal production, sound design, DAW workflows, plugin reviews, gear recommendations, industry secrets, and the business of music production. Whether you're a music producer, mix engineer, mastering engineer, independent artist, or content creator, you’ll get expert insights to take your sound to the next level.Our hosts have worked with Odetari, 6arelyhuman, Trey Songz, Keyshia Cole, Benny the Butcher, Rico Nasty, ATEEZ, Kanye West, The Game, and more, collaborating with major record labels like Universal Music Group, Sony Music, Interscope Records, Republic Records, and Capitol Records. Join us for mixing tutorials, mastering strategies, music production tips, home studio setup advice, industry interviews, and pro techniques used in professional recording studios. Whether you're using Pro Tools, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, or Studio One, this podcast is packed with valuable information to improve your mixing workflow and production quality.In our exclusive episodes, James Parrish and Dee Kei react to interviews with various audio engineers, music producers, and YouTubers to help you understand the most useful advice for making better music. All exclusive episodes are focused on technical aspects of the post-production process.The Mixing Music Podcast is sponsored by Antares (Auto Tune), Plugin Boutique, Lauten Audio, Sweetwater, & Filepass,Find Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredByLu @jamesdeanmixeswitter: @DeeKeiMixesCHECK OUT OUR OTHER RESOURCESJoin the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Discord!The Mixing Music Podcast is filmed and recorded at Dee Kei's Personal Mixing Studio in Los Angeles, California.
Latest episodes
Jan 17, 2023 • 29min
Mixing with Headphones? | The Truth about Headphones
In this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu talk about why headphones work so well for producing and mixing music.Link: aiaiai.audio/mixingmusic Coupon: MIXINGMUSICSUBSCRIBE FOR 3X THE EPISODESDOWNLOAD FREE STUFFFOLLOW DEE KEI ON TWITCH!Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Discord!HIRE DEE KEIHIRE LUFind Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLuTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLuCHECK OUT OUR OTHER RESOURCESJoin the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Discord & FacebookThe Mixing Music Podcast is sponsored by Izotope, Antares (Auto Tune), Plugin Boutique, Lauten Audio, Spreaker, Filepass, & CanvaThe Mixing Music Podcast is a video and audio series on the art of music production and post-production. Dee Kei and Lu are both professionals in the Los Angeles music industry having worked with names like Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, Ray J, Smokepurrp, Benny the Butcher, Sueco the Child, Ari Lennox, G-Eazy, Phresher, Lucky Daye, DDG, Lil Xan, Masego, $NOT, Kanye West, Symba, Atlantic Records, Dreamville, BET, Universal Music, Interscope Records, etc.This video podcast is meant to be used for educational purposes only. This show is filmed at IN THE MIX STUDIOS located in North Hollywood, California. If you would like to sponsor the show, please email us at deekeimixes@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mixing-music-music-production-audio-engineering-and-music/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 10, 2023 • 40min
Why You Should Get Analog Gear! | Committing Compression & EQ During Recording
In this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu talks about the benefits of using analog gear during the recording process.SUBSCRIBE FOR 3X THE EPISODESDOWNLOAD FREE STUFFFOLLOW DEE KEI ON TWITCH!Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Discord!HIRE DEE KEIHIRE LUFind Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLuTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLuCHECK OUT OUR OTHER RESOURCESJoin the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Discord & FacebookThe Mixing Music Podcast is sponsored by Izotope, Antares (Auto Tune), Plugin Boutique, Lauten Audio, Spreaker, Filepass, & CanvaThe Mixing Music Podcast is a video and audio series on the art of music production and post-production. Dee Kei and Lu are both professionals in the Los Angeles music industry having worked with names like Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, Ray J, Smokepurrp, Benny the Butcher, Sueco the Child, Ari Lennox, G-Eazy, Phresher, Lucky Daye, DDG, Lil Xan, Masego, $NOT, Kanye West, Symba, Atlantic Records, Dreamville, BET, Universal Music, Interscope Records, etc.This video podcast is meant to be used for educational purposes only. This show is filmed at IN THE MIX STUDIOS located in North Hollywood, California. If you would like to sponsor the show, please email us at deekeimixes@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mixing-music-music-production-audio-engineering-and-music/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 3, 2023 • 23min
Planning to Make It Big This Year | Recognizing Desire and Creating Habits
In this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Lu talks about habits and goals to help you build a successful music career in 2023.SUBSCRIBE FOR 3X THE EPISODESDOWNLOAD FREE STUFFFOLLOW DEE KEI ON TWITCH!Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Discord!HIRE DEE KEIHIRE LUFind Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLuTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLuCHECK OUT OUR OTHER RESOURCESJoin the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Discord & FacebookThe Mixing Music Podcast is sponsored by Izotope, Antares (Auto Tune), Plugin Boutique, Lauten Audio, Spreaker, Filepass, & CanvaThe Mixing Music Podcast is a video and audio series on the art of music production and post-production. Dee Kei and Lu are both professionals in the Los Angeles music industry having worked with names like Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, Ray J, Smokepurrp, Benny the Butcher, Sueco the Child, Ari Lennox, G-Eazy, Phresher, Lucky Daye, DDG, Lil Xan, Masego, $NOT, Kanye West, Symba, Atlantic Records, Dreamville, BET, Universal Music, Interscope Records, etc.This video podcast is meant to be used for educational purposes only. This show is filmed at IN THE MIX STUDIOS located in North Hollywood, California. If you would like to sponsor the show, please email us at deekeimixes@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mixing-music-music-production-audio-engineering-and-music/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 27, 2022 • 55min
A Year In Review | 2022
In this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu talk about what they learned during the year.SUBSCRIBE FOR 3X THE EPISODESDOWNLOAD FREE STUFFFOLLOW DEE KEI ON TWITCH!Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Discord!HIRE DEE KEIHIRE LUFind Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLuTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLuCHECK OUT OUR OTHER RESOURCESJoin the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Discord & FacebookThe Mixing Music Podcast is sponsored by Izotope, Antares (Auto Tune), Plugin Boutique, Lauten Audio, Spreaker, Filepass, & CanvaThe Mixing Music Podcast is a video and audio series on the art of music production and post-production. Dee Kei and Lu are both professionals in the Los Angeles music industry having worked with names like Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, Ray J, Smokepurrp, Benny the Butcher, Sueco the Child, Ari Lennox, G-Eazy, Phresher, Lucky Daye, DDG, Lil Xan, Masego, $NOT, Kanye West, Symba, Atlantic Records, Dreamville, BET, Universal Music, Interscope Records, etc.This video podcast is meant to be used for educational purposes only. This show is filmed at IN THE MIX STUDIOS located in North Hollywood, California. If you would like to sponsor the show, please email us at deekeimixes@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mixing-music-music-production-audio-engineering-and-music/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 20, 2022 • 35min
One of the Greatest Compressors of All Time | The Fairchild 670
The hosts discuss the significance of the Fairchild 670 compressor in the music industry and its availability in emulations and DIY versions. They share their experiences with using it on vocal master buses, highlighting its ability to glue vocals together. They also discuss different Fairchild compressor emulations and recommend exploring other options for a well-rounded opinion. The hosts discuss Logic's compressors, express their endorsement of the Fairchild 670, and share a funny story from a dance competition.
Dec 16, 2022 • 27min
Most People Suck at This | The Art of Giving and Receiving
In this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei talks a bit about giving and receiving.SUBSCRIBE FOR 3X THE EPISODESDOWNLOAD FREE STUFFFOLLOW DEE KEI ON TWITCH!Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Discord!HIRE DEE KEIHIRE LUFind Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLuTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLuCHECK OUT OUR OTHER RESOURCESJoin the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Discord & FacebookThe Mixing Music Podcast is sponsored by Izotope, Antares (Auto Tune), Plugin Boutique, Lauten Audio, Spreaker, Filepass, & CanvaThe Mixing Music Podcast is a video and audio series on the art of music production and post-production. Dee Kei and Lu are both professionals in the Los Angeles music industry having worked with names like Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, Ray J, Smokepurrp, Benny the Butcher, Sueco the Child, Ari Lennox, G-Eazy, Phresher, Lucky Daye, DDG, Lil Xan, Masego, $NOT, Kanye West, Symba, Atlantic Records, Dreamville, BET, Universal Music, Interscope Records, etc.This video podcast is meant to be used for educational purposes only. This show is filmed at IN THE MIX STUDIOS located in North Hollywood, California. If you would like to sponsor the show, please email us at deekeimixes@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mixing-music-music-production-audio-engineering-and-music/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 6, 2022 • 30min
The Most Important Skill to Learn | Get Faster with your DAW
In this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu talk about the importance of learning your daw and continuing to sharpen your saw as you learn more shortcuts and faster workflows.SUBSCRIBE FOR 3X THE EPISODESDOWNLOAD FREE STUFFFOLLOW DEE KEI ON TWITCH!Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Discord!HIRE DEE KEIHIRE LUFind Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLuTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLuCHECK OUT OUR OTHER RESOURCESJoin the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Discord & FacebookThe Mixing Music Podcast is sponsored by Izotope, Antares (Auto Tune), Plugin Boutique, Lauten Audio, Spreaker, Filepass, & CanvaThe Mixing Music Podcast is a video and audio series on the art of music production and post-production. Dee Kei and Lu are both professionals in the Los Angeles music industry having worked with names like Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, Ray J, Smokepurrp, Benny the Butcher, Sueco the Child, Ari Lennox, G-Eazy, Phresher, Lucky Daye, DDG, Lil Xan, Masego, $NOT, Kanye West, Symba, Atlantic Records, Dreamville, BET, Universal Music, Interscope Records, etc.This video podcast is meant to be used for educational purposes only. This show is filmed at IN THE MIX STUDIOS located in North Hollywood, California. If you would like to sponsor the show, please email us at deekeimixes@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mixing-music-music-production-audio-engineering-and-music/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 29, 2022 • 55min
5 Ways to Get Your Music in Front of Record Labels
In this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu talk about five different ways to get your music heard by record labels. We even talk about if signing is something you should do in the first place.SUBSCRIBE FOR 3X THE EPISODESDOWNLOAD FREE STUFFFOLLOW DEE KEI ON TWITCH!Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Discord!HIRE DEE KEIHIRE LUFind Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLuTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLuCHECK OUT OUR OTHER RESOURCESJoin the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Discord & FacebookThe Mixing Music Podcast is sponsored by Izotope, Antares (Auto Tune), Plugin Boutique, Lauten Audio, Spreaker, Filepass, & CanvaThe Mixing Music Podcast is a video and audio series on the art of music production and post-production. Dee Kei and Lu are both professionals in the Los Angeles music industry having worked with names like Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, Ray J, Smokepurrp, Benny the Butcher, Sueco the Child, Ari Lennox, G-Eazy, Phresher, Lucky Daye, DDG, Lil Xan, Masego, $NOT, Kanye West, King Kanja, Dreamville, BET, Universal Music, Interscope Records, etc.This video podcast is meant to be used for educational purposes only. This show is filmed at IN THE MIX STUDIOS located in North Hollywood, California. If you would like to sponsor the show, please email us at deekeimixes@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mixing-music-music-production-audio-engineering-and-music/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 22, 2022 • 31min
The Biggest Secret of TOP MIXERS! | Time to Face the Music
In this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu talk about the biggest mixing secret of the top pros.SUBSCRIBE FOR 3X THE EPISODESDOWNLOAD FREE STUFFFOLLOW DEE KEI ON TWITCH!Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Discord!HIRE DEE KEIHIRE LUFind Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLuTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLuCHECK OUT OUR OTHER RESOURCESJoin the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Discord & FacebookThe Mixing Music Podcast is sponsored by Izotope, Antares (Auto Tune), Plugin Boutique, Lauten Audio, Spreaker, Filepass, & CanvaThe Mixing Music Podcast is a video and audio series on the art of music production and post-production. Dee Kei and Lu are both professionals in the Los Angeles music industry having worked with names like Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, Ray J, Smokepurrp, Benny the Butcher, Sueco the Child, Ari Lennox, G-Eazy, Phresher, Lucky Daye, DDG, Lil Xan, Masego, $SNOT, Kanye West, King Kanja, Dreamville, BET, Universal Music, Interscope Records, etc.This video podcast is meant to be used for educational purposes only. This show is filmed at IN THE MIX STUDIOS located in North Hollywood, California. If you would like to sponsor the show, please email us at deekeimixes@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mixing-music-music-production-audio-engineering-and-music/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 15, 2022 • 1h 1min
Every Mixer Needs These Things | Most Important Tools for Mixers
In this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu talk about some of the most important tools every mixer needs.SUBSCRIBE FOR 3X THE EPISODESDOWNLOAD FREE STUFFFOLLOW DEE KEI ON TWITCH!Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Discord!HIRE DEE KEIHIRE LUFind Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLuTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLuCHECK OUT OUR OTHER RESOURCESJoin the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Discord & FacebookThe Mixing Music Podcast is sponsored by Izotope, Antares (Auto Tune), Plugin Boutique, Lauten Audio, Spreaker, Filepass, & CanvaThe Mixing Music Podcast is a video and audio series on the art of music production and post-production. Dee Kei and Lu are both professionals in the Los Angeles music industry having worked with names like Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, Ray J, Smokepurrp, Benny the Butcher, Sueco the Child, Ari Lennox, G-Eazy, Phresher, Lucky Daye, DDG, Lil Xan, Masego, $SNOT, Kanye West, King Kanja, Dreamville, BET, Universal Music, Interscope Records, etc.This video podcast is meant to be used for educational purposes only. This show is filmed at IN THE MIX STUDIOS located in North Hollywood, California. If you would like to sponsor the show, please email us at deekeimixes@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mixing-music-music-production-audio-engineering-and-music/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
