

Mixing Music | Music Production, Audio Engineering, & Music Business
@DeeKeiMixes
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.
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Jan 26, 2023 • 32min
Exclusive Archives: Compression with Kevin Davis
Thank you so much for listening to this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast Exclusive Archives! In this exclusive episode of the podcast from May of 2022, Braeden and Dee Kei talk about compression after listening to the legend Kevin Davis.DOWNLOAD FREE STUFFFOLLOW DEE KEI ON TWITCH!Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Discord!HIRE DEE KEIHIRE LUHIRE BRAEDENFind Dee Kei, Lu, and Braeden on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLu @flintmasteringTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLu @flintmasteringCHECK 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.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 24, 2023 • 49min
5 Different Types of Compressors and How to Use Them | FREE PDF Download Link in Description
In this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu talk about the 5 different types of compression.DOWNLOAD FREE STUFF !!SUBSCRIBE FOR 3X THE EPISODESFOLLOW 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

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Jan 19, 2023 • 26min
Exclusive Archives: Everything Affects Everything
What’s up everybody and welcome to Exclusive Archives!What you’re going to hear today is an exclusive episode that Dee Kei and Braeden recorded back in May of 2022. You’ll have the chance to hear what the exclusive episodes are all about and how much fun and learning goes on between Braeden and Dee Kei as they discuss technical tips and important techniques in relation to producing, mixing, and mastering. If you enjoy this episode and would like to be a part of the exclusive content we provide, you can do so by heading over to mixingmusicpodcast.com/exclusive.Thank you for being a subscriber to this exclusive content! In this exclusive, subscriber-only episode of the podcast, Braeden and Dee Kei talk about how everything affects everything in audio.DOWNLOAD FREE STUFFFOLLOW DEE KEI ON TWITCH!Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Discord!HIRE DEE KEIHIRE LUHIRE BRAEDENFind Dee Kei, Lu, and Braeden on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLu @flintmasteringTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLu @flintmasteringCHECK 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.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 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


