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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Apr 6, 2020 • 2min
Free Resources and Online Class Available Now! | Get Real Sessions to Practice On
Link to website: store.deekeimixes.com Use the coupon code "HELLYEAHHALFOFF" to purchase any class for half the cost. Just promise me you will give me some feedback after completion!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
Mar 31, 2020 • 28min
Mixing Wyclef, YBN Cordae, & Many Others | Interview with Alejandro "TOCH" Fontanez
In this episode of mixing music, Dee Kei talks to Alejandro "Toch" Fontanez. Toch is the owner of Fontanez Recording Studio in Massachusetts and has done a lot of awesome work with some artists based out of the north-east. You can find him on Instagram @mixedbytoch.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
Mar 24, 2020 • 15min
Analog vs Digital | Why I Prefer Plugins (In The Box) Over Outboard Gear (Analog)
Dee Kei goes over the reasons why he mixes mostly in the box. Analog can be a great tool with lots of cool colors and sounds, but is mixing on an analog console worth it anymore? Why has a lot of these S-Tier mix engineers switched to entirely in the box?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
Mar 18, 2020 • 17min
Eq & Compression pt2 | Quit Using It so Damn Much.
Dee Kei does a part 2 of EQ & Compression. One of the hardest parts of learning to mix is knowing when not to do something.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
Mar 10, 2020 • 13min
The Truth About Presets and Templates | Expanding Your Musical Repertoire
In this weeks episode of Mixing Music, Dee Kei talks about plugin presets and templates. Although presets have their uses, we must learn to use them carefully. There definitely is a use for them. That use is to learn and adapt them to fit our music.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
Feb 25, 2020 • 26min
Should You be Charging More? | Building your Music Business with Kaden Killpack
This week, Dee Kei does a double episode special! In this first episode, Dee Kei talks with Kaden Killpack, the Head of Marketing at LaunchPod Media to discuss the various details of some things a business owner should be thinking of when starting their studio or music business.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
Feb 18, 2020 • 19min
Why Your Mixes Suck! | The Importance of Referencing and Critical Listening
In this episode, Dee Kei Talks about the importance of referencing and listening to music in the mixing environment. Most beginner mistakes stem from not understanding what music is supposed to sound like. Referencing more is the only way to more rapidly increase your mixing skills.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
Feb 11, 2020 • 22min
Signal Flow, Routing, Gain-Staging, Recording Vocals, & Recording Drums | FAQ with Dee Kei
Dee Kei answeres a few questions he has received over the past few months. If you want specific help from Dee Kei, email him at deekeimixes@gmail.com or message him on Instagram (@deekeimixes).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
Feb 4, 2020 • 28min
Being Efficient in the Studio | Using Bounce Butler with Chris Graham Mastering!
Dee Kei talks to Chris Graham from Chris Graham Mastering about being efficient in the studio. Not everything we do is making money, so learning to be efficient can really help increase income. Bounce Butler is a free software created by Chris himself to help improve efficiency at the studio. Check out Bounce Butler here: https://www.bouncebutler.com/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
Jan 28, 2020 • 11min
NAMM Special | Visiting Different Companies at NAMM 2020
Dee Kei goes around to a few booths to talk with their company about their products. Check out these brands more on their various websites!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
