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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Feb 9, 2021 • 43min
Analog Vs Digital | The Final Conversation
In this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu discuss why arguing about digital vs analog is silly. Both have pros and cons and neither is better or worse, just different.Unfortunately, we are no longer offering free mix feedback via email. If you would like for us to give us feedback on your music, please apply at mixingmusicpodcast.comHIRE DEE KEI: links.deekeimixes.comHIRE LU: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/14193-lu---midside-soundDOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @midsidesoundTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Discord: https://discord.gg/s2WrUg8Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/The Mixing Music Podcast with Dee Kei and Lu is sponsored by In the Mix Studios, Antares (Auto-Tune), Lauten Audio, and Filepass.The 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, 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/mmpodSupport 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
Feb 2, 2021 • 22min
All About Dynamics! | LUFS, Compression, Loudness Wars, Etc
In this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu talk about the importance and use of dynamics across multiple genres and platforms.HIRE DEE KEI: links.deekeimixes.comHIRE LU: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/14193-lu---midside-soundDOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @midsidesoundTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Discord: https://discord.gg/s2WrUg8Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/The Mixing Music Podcast with Dee Kei and Lu is sponsored by In the Mix Studios, Antares (Auto-Tune), Lauten Audio, and Filepass.The 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, 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/mmpodSupport 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 26, 2021 • 21min
How to Use Reverbs! | Pre-Delay, Types, Tones, etc
In this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu discuss reverbs. How do you use reverbs to bring space to your records?HIRE DEE KEI: links.deekeimixes.comHIRE LU: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/14193-lu---midside-soundDOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @midsidesoundTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Discord: https://discord.gg/s2WrUg8Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/The Mixing Music Podcast with Dee Kei and Lu is sponsored by In the Mix Studios, Antares (Auto-Tune), Lauten Audio, and Filepass.The 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, 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/mmpodSupport 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 19, 2021 • 32min
Cutting VS Boosting | What to Do With EQ
In this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu talk about boosting vs cutting while using eq and the theory behind both techniques.*If you are a huge fan of CLA, beware.HIRE DEE KEI: links.deekeimixes.comHIRE LU: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/14193-lu---midside-soundDOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @midsidesoundTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Discord: https://discord.gg/s2WrUg8Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/The Mixing Music Podcast with Dee Kei and Lu is sponsored by In the Mix Studios, Antares (Auto-Tune), Lauten Audio, and Filepass.The 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, 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/mmpodSupport 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 12, 2021 • 27min
The Ultimate Advice for NEXT LEVEL Mixing | Use Your Heart, Not Your Ears
In this episode of Mixing Music, Dee Kei and Lu discuss about mixing emotionally and how that can help elevate a mix to the next level. A lot of friends and fans ask us for feedback, and from all our critical listening, the most important factor of the mix which is often left missing is the emotion of the acutal song.Check out FILEPASS: https://filepass.com?fpr=twb41HIRE DEE KEI: links.deekeimixes.comHIRE LU: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/14193-lu---midside-soundDOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @midsidesoundTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Discord: https://discord.gg/s2WrUg8Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/The Mixing Music Podcast with Dee Kei and Lu is sponsored by In the Mix Studios, Antares (Auto-Tune), Lauten Audio, and Filepass.The 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, 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/mmpodSupport 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 5, 2021 • 31min
How to Not Get Fired | 10 Rules of Studio Ettiquette
In this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu talk about how to be the best intern in the studio and how to survive in the music industry. These things may seem like common sense, but we continue to find that common sense may not be as common as we would wish.Check out FILEPASS: https://filepass.com?fpr=twb41HIRE DEE KEI: links.deekeimixes.comHIRE LU: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/14193-lu---midside-soundDOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @midsidesoundTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/Discord: https://discord.gg/s2WrUg8The Mixing Music Podcast with Dee Kei and Lu is sponsored by Antares (Auto-Tune) and Lauten Audio, and Filepass.The 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, 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/mmpodSupport 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 29, 2020 • 28min
How to Make Mo' Money From Music | Picking a Niche VS Expanding Your Skillset
In this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu go over the benefits of learning a wide range of skills vs getting really good at a few things.Check out FILEPASS: https://filepass.com?fpr=twb41HIRE DEE KEI: links.deekeimixes.comHIRE LU: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/14193-lu---midside-soundDOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @midsidesoundTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/Discord: https://discord.gg/s2WrUg8The Mixing Music Podcast with Dee Kei and Lu is sponsored by Antares (Auto-Tune) and Lauten Audio, and Filepass.The 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, 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/mmpodSupport 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 22, 2020 • 27min
How to Start a Mix and How to Know It's Done | TEMPLATE GIVEAWAY!
In this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu talk about how they start and finish their mixes. Sometimes starting a mix is intimidating and knowing when a song is done is also difficult.Download Lu's Mixing template HERE: https://bit.ly/3acYCWICheck out FILEPASS: https://filepass.com?fpr=twb41HIRE DEE KEI: links.deekeimixes.comHIRE LU: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/14193-lu---midside-soundDOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @midsidesoundTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/Discord: https://discord.gg/s2WrUg8The Mixing Music Podcast with Dee Kei and Lu is sponsored by Antares (Auto-Tune) and Lauten Audio, and Filepass.The 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, 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/mmpodSupport 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 15, 2020 • 28min
How To Grow Your Music Business | How to Advance Your Career
In this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu discuss the importance of safely growing your audio/music video without risking shutting down or losing clients.Check out Filepass Here: https://filepass.com?fpr=twb41HIRE DEE KEI: links.deekeimixes.comHIRE LU: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/14193-lu---midside-soundDOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @midsidesoundTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/Discord: https://discord.gg/s2WrUg8The Mixing Music Podcast with Dee Kei and Lu is sponsored by Antares (Auto-Tune) and Lauten Audio, and Filepass.The 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, 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/mmpodSupport 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 15, 2020 • 29min
BONUS EPISODE: THE INTERN CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Dee Kei was supposed to record an episode with Lu, but Lu got held up working with his clients. So at 2am, Dee Kei records an episode with Nels (Dee Kei's Producer) and 2 interns at our studios, Danny and Slozzaa. This episode is fun and very entertaining lol.Check out FILEPASS: https://filepass.com?fpr=twb41HIRE DEE KEI: links.deekeimixes.comHIRE LU: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/14193-lu---midside-soundDOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @midsidesoundTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/Discord: https://discord.gg/s2WrUg8The Mixing Music Podcast with Dee Kei and Lu is sponsored by Antares (Auto-Tune) and Lauten Audio, and Filepass.The 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, 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/mmpodSupport 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
