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 13, 2019 • 12min
Vocal Chain | How I Process Pop Vocals
In this episode, Dee Kei describes some basic techniques on processing pop and hip-hop vocals.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 8, 2019 • 14min
Charging Money | How to Charge Your Clients
In this episode, Dee Kei goes over some charging techniques and ideas on how to slowly increase your income over time.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 6, 2019 • 14min
What is Mastering? | Ryan Morris
Dee Kei chats with mastering engineer, Ryan Morris (rymo.music) about mastering and what it really is. Is it really black magic?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 30, 2019 • 16min
Failure and Fear
In this episode, you will learn how failure and fear relates to the career of mixing engineers and other audio-related professions. How do we overcome fear, failures, or the fear of failure, to succeed in our careers?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/ 0:40 Fear will stop you from trying 6:03 Gratitude is everything 12:32 You have every right to earn anythingSupport 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 25, 2019 • 12min
Networking | What We Do Is 95% People Skills
This episode is about the importance of networking and making sure your clients feel welcomed. Always make sure to work on your people 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
Jul 23, 2019 • 15min
How to Spend Your Money | What to Buy
Dee Kei explains what he believes has the best ROI or return on investment. Maybe analog gear isn't the best thing to spend your money on?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 18, 2019 • 17min
Motivation | How to Stay Motivated
In this episode, Dee Kei discusses motivation and its role in mixing 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
Jul 11, 2019 • 18min
Compression and EQ
There are many different kinds of compressions and EQ, and articles and videos reviewing them, but how do you know which one to get and what to do with them? How do you enhance the music as you respect the musicians’ visions and vibes?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/ 00:42 Find out through experimenting 03:29 EQ08:08 Compressors 12:06 When not to do somethingSupport 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 4, 2019 • 24min
Mix With the Masters | Lessons I Learned From Leslie Brathwaite
In this episode, Dee Kei talks about his recent trip to France to spend a week in Studio La Fabrique with Multi-Grammy winner, Leslie Brathwaite. Dee Kei goes over a few points that really stood out to him as a growing engineer.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 2, 2019 • 16min
Systems and Websites | How to Be More Efficient
Setting up a website can be a struggle for some people. Dee Kei talks about some basics about building your website. Dee Kei also dives into some systems he uses to speed up his work flow.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
