

Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast
Eyal Levi
Wanna level up your recording skills? You came to the right place! Join Eyal Levi as he sits down each week with the best producers in the business to talk shop. You’ll get information, inspiration and most of all actionable insights from every episode. And when you’re ready to hit the books, head over to https://urm.academy to get your learn on!
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12 snips
Nov 17, 2023 • 1h 43min
CODY MATTHEW JOHNSON (Online Hate, Video Game Music, and Metal)
Cody Matthew Johnson is an award-winning composer and the CEO of Emperia Group.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Cody Matthew Johnson: Metal Musician to Game Audio Composer and CEO
00:07:15 - Forging Your Path in Music
00:20:42 - The Crucial Role of Passion and Identity in Creative Work
00:31:12 - Metal's Impact on Gaming Culture
00:38:35 - Managing Hate in the Digital Sphere
01:06:10 - Understanding Video Gaming's Immersive Soundscapes
01:09:19 - Crafting Vibes and Atmosphere With Sound Design
01:26:14 - Building a Company and Supporting Its Talent
01:32:47 - The Current State of the Music Industry
01:36:08 - Balancing Defensive and Offensive Strategies
NAIL THE MIX is an online mixing school created by Joey Sturgis, Joel Wanasek and Eyal Levi - the guys who produced bands like TDWP, Chelsea Grin, Blessthefall, Machine Head, Monuments, Miss May I, Of Mice & Men, Reflections, Born Of Osiris, Asking Alexandria and dozens more of this generation's best metal bands.
Every month, NAIL THE MIX members get exclusive access to the REAL MULTI-TRACK SESSIONS from a REAL ALBUM, and a 6-8 hour live streaming class from the producer who mixed it. These are the actual sessions by bands like Gojira, Meshuggah, Periphery, Opeth, Fall Out Boy, Bring Me The Horizon, A Day To Remember and more - and NTM is the only place in the world you'll get access to them!
http://nailthemix.com/

Oct 12, 2023 • 1h 19min
EP 398 | TANK THE TECH: The dirty truth about touring, disaster management, and how to land a career in music
Tank The Tech is a guitar, bass, drum tech, tour manager, and successful YouTuber best known for laying out the cold, hard truth about how the touring and music industry works.
Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome to the Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast00:02:24 - The Truth About the Touring Industry00:05:13 - Why the Music Industry isn't for Everyone00:07:41 - The Importance of Humanizing Artists00:10:27 - The Rising Costs of Touring Expenses00:18:12 - Fond Memories of Van Touring00:23:32 - Trailer Troubles and Midnight Emergencies00:36:43 - The Importance of Planning for the Future in the Music Industry00:44:01 - Representing the Artist00:46:45 - Finding Your Zen in Instrument Work00:54:35 - The Importance of Learning Various Skills on the Road00:59:53 - The Unsung Heroes of the Concert Tour01:05:03 - Recognition as the "YouTube Guy" during work01:07:26 - The Need for Qualified People in the Music Industry
NAIL THE MIX is an online mixing school created by Joey Sturgis, Joel Wanasek and Eyal Levi - the guys who produced bands like TDWP, Chelsea Grin, Blessthefall, Machine Head, Monuments, Miss May I, Of Mice & Men, Reflections, Born Of Osiris, Asking Alexandria and dozens more of this generation's best metal bands.
Every month, NAIL THE MIX members get exclusive access to the REAL MULTI-TRACK SESSIONS from a REAL ALBUM, and a 6-8 hour live streaming class from the producer who mixed it. These are the actual sessions by bands like Gojira, Meshuggah, Periphery, Opeth, Fall Out Boy, Bring Me The Horizon, A Day To Remember and more - and NTM is the only place in the world you'll get access to them!
http://nailthemix.com/

Sep 28, 2023 • 1h 37min
EP 397 | THE ZENITH PASSAGE: Technical Brutal Death Metal Vs Brutal Technical Death Metal
Justin Mckinney and Derek Rydquist from The Zenith Passage join us to discuss everything you've ever wanted to know about producing top tier tech death.
Chapters:
00:06:43 - The Evolution of Music Technology and its Impact on Bands
00:10:07 - Enhancing Songs with Vocal Patterns
00:16:31 - Making Tech Death Accessible
00:19:55 - The Death Metal Voice & Sacrificing Lyrics for Performance
00:26:15 - Refining the Recording Process
00:29:05 - The Challenges of Tracking and Evaluating Performance
00:35:32 - Constructed Guitar Tracking
00:38:38 - Using Guitar Pro for Writing Music
00:45:24 - Achieving a Mechanical Sound while Remaining Human
00:48:35 - Ensuring Strong and Accurate Vocals
00:51:46 - Triggering Drum Samples
00:54:56 - Layering and Mixing Techniques
01:01:35 - The Explosive Finale
01:04:46 - Finding the Balance in Mixing
01:07:41 - The Magic of Working with Dave Otero
01:23:48 - Overcoming Performance Anxiety
01:35:43 - Sharing and Tagging on Social Media
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⁃ Insanely detailed audio production tutorials
⁃ One-on-one feedback
⁃ Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal
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Jun 22, 2023 • 1h 29min
EP 396 | Jens Bogren and Ihsahn
Jens Bogren is a producer/mixer who is known for his work with bands such as Opeth, Dimmu Borgir, Amon Amarth, and Arch Enemy. He also owns Bogren Digital and Fascination Street Studios. Ihsahn is the vocalist and guitarist in Emperor.
Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM.
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Insanely detailed audio production tutorials
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Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal
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Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.
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Jun 7, 2023 • 1h 25min
EP 395 | David Packouz
David Packouz is the CEO and founder of Singular Sound and the creator of BeatBuddy.
Check out Singular Sound.
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May 17, 2023 • 1h 12min
EP 394 | Brian Slagel
Brian Slagel is the founder and CEO of Metal Blade Records. He's also the author of Swing of the Blade: More Stories from Metal Blade Records.
Get a copy of Swing of the Blade.
Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM.
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Insanely detailed audio production tutorials
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Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal
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Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.
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May 10, 2023 • 1h 3min
EP 393 | George Lever
George Lever is a producer who has worked with bands such as Sleep Token, Monuments, Loathe, and many others.
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May 3, 2023 • 58min
EP 392 | Jarrett Pritchard
Jarrett Pritchard is an engineer, musician, and producer who has worked with Cynic, Goatwhore, Blood Messiah, and many others.
Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM.
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Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal
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Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.
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Apr 26, 2023 • 1h 3min
EP 391 | Mark Heylmun and Taylor Young
Mark Heylmun is a guitarist in Suicide Silence. Taylor Young is a producer, mixer, and musician (ex Nails) who has worked with Suicide Silence, Twitching Tongues, and many others.
Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM.
When you sign up, you'll get access to:
Insanely detailed audio production tutorials
One-on-one feedback
Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal
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Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.
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Apr 19, 2023 • 51min
EP 390 | Daniel Rowland
Daniel Rowland is an Oscar-winning, Grammy-nominated Audio Engineer and producer. He’s also the Head of Strategy with LANDR as well as a Professor of Music Tech and Industry.
Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM.
When you sign up, you'll get access to:
Insanely detailed audio production tutorials
One-on-one feedback
Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal
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Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.
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