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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Aug 25, 2020 • 33min
Is Outboard Gear Important? | Dee Kei and Lu Discuss Using Analog Gear
In this episode of "Mixing Music", Dee Kei and Lu go back and forth on some of their favorite gear and usage. They also discuss about the actual existence of gear and whether or not it is worth it from the start?DOWNLOAD 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/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
Aug 18, 2020 • 29min
RETROSPECT IS A B*TCH! | How to Balance Confidence and Humility
In this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei (@deekeimixes) and Lu (@midsidesound) go over their different stages of improvement during their careers.As we learn and get better, we all go through various stages of confidence. Dee Kei and Lu break down what they see most often and how they have managed to balance humility with confidence in their own careers.DOWNLOAD 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/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
Aug 11, 2020 • 32min
Lessons We Learned from Recording | How Tracking Has Helped Our Mixing
In this episode of Mixing Music, Dee Kei and Lu talk about what they learned from their years of tracking. Is recording important for mix engineers?DOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes Twitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/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
Aug 4, 2020 • 24min
How to Use Dynamic EQs | Why We Love to Use Dynamic EQs
Dee Kei is joined by Lu Moreno (@midsidesound) as they talk about how they use dynamic eqs in their mixing. Dynamic EQs are a powerful tool to be used in mixes. Dee Kei and Lu use them daily in their mixing.DOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes Twitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/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
Jul 28, 2020 • 17min
Mixes That "Translate" | The Importance of Checking Mixes on Different Devices
In this episode of Mixing Music, Dee Kei talks about what it means to have "mixes that translate".Often times, people use their cars for checking a mix. But why is that? Is there ever a time that mixes sound good on certain devices but not others?DOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes Twitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/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
Jul 21, 2020 • 11min
Speed is EVERYTHING | Efficiency in the Studio
In this episode of Mixing Music, Dee Kei talks about the importance of speed and efficiency in the studio. Clients want fast engineers and want everything quickly. If you learn how to work faster, you will make more money and have more clients.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
Jul 14, 2020 • 12min
My Top 3 Most Used Plugins | Thoughts on EQ, Saturation, and Compression
In this episode of Mixing Music, Dee Kei goes over some of his most favorite plugins for mixing.DOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes Twitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/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
Jul 7, 2020 • 19min
How to Prepare Your Files For a Mix Engineer | Free Mix Prep Guide
In this episode, Dee Kei discusses how to best prepare sessions and files before sending them to a mix engineer (or producer).Find the link to the free PDF here: https://store.deekeimixes.com/freestuffDOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes Twitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/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
Jun 30, 2020 • 22min
F*ck Your Excuses | Believe in Yourself
In this episode of the “Mixing Music” Podcast, Dee Kei goes over some of his most pivotal moments in his music career and goes over some of his future goals and aspirations.DOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes Twitter: @DeeKeiMixesSupport 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
Jun 23, 2020 • 17min
How to Get Vocals Bright Without Getting Harsh | The Perfect Top End
In this episode of Mixing Music, Dee Kei talks about how one can achieve the perfect top end sheen of a vocal without getting harsh.DOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes Twitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/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
