Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast

We’ve enlisted John Browne (Monuments, Flux Conduct) to assist us in critiquing your mixes of Meshuggah’s “MonstroCity.” “I find that if you over-listen to your mix while you’re mixing, you just get used to that sound. So, you have to put it away for a few days and come back to it.” - John Browne ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - The value of mixing a variety of genres - What happens when you miss the target with the balance in your mix - Phase nightmares - Why you need to make sure your kick and snare are solid - Things to watch out for when handling a plethora of guitar tracks - Avoiding ending up with a blanket over your mix - And much, much more Thanks for listening! Leave us a comment or review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Wanasek has the answers you need to make sure you stay #nosmalltime. Want Joel to answer your questions? Send them to eyal@urm.academy with the subject line “Dear Joel.” The more detailed the better! “Getting great at guitars is an art, and I mean ART, and it takes time. And if you want to master them then you have to put in the time to get great at them.” - Joel Wanasek ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - How to approach telling a prospective employer that there are things you don’t know yet - Getting amazing, wide, heavy guitar tones - What tracking sessions usually look like for Joel - Setting up your listening position - How to mix fast - Taxes, when should you start reporting income from audio work? - And much, much more Thanks for listening! Leave us a comment or review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live sound engineer and producer Steve Lagudi (Machine Head) joins us to talk about something that doesn’t usually get enough attention: live sound. We’re all working on becoming better in the studio, but something a lot of mixers don’t spend enough time considering is live sound. Working live sound is a great way to boost your overall mixing skills. Just for starters, the discipline to commit to sounds is something all producers could stand to learn. Live sound is also it’s own beast in many ways. Steve Lagudi has a wealth of knowledge to share that’s going to help you tame that beast. “Your work is what does it, it’s not about your resume.” - Steve Lagudi ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - How to find your roadmap through live sound - Steve’s method for EQing - Getting kickass guitars in your live mixes - How Steve handles guitar and bass for Machine Head’s live shows - Handling DIs - Why you shouldn’t be “that dick soundguy” - And much, much more Thanks for listening! Leave us a comment or review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve got JD, guitarist, screamer, and all around orchestral guru for Ice Nine Kills on board for some mind expanding discussion about integrating orchestration into the creative process. It’s really difficult to figure out where to start with orchestration. It’s already a handful getting drums, bass, vocals, and guitar to sit happily together on the frequency spectrum. Add in a whole separate set of dozens of instruments and it seems like an impossible task. It’s not, and JD is going to get you on the right track to make it happen. And if you have any questions for JD after listening to the podcast, send them to eyal@urm.academy with the subject line “Dear JD.” “The thing that actually helped me learn the absolute most about my software and my ability to manipulate my software was making my 5000 track template.” - JD THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - How to begin to understand how to incorporate orchestration into your music - What led JD to want to learn how to include orchestration in INK’s music - Which sample libraries are go to’s for solid sounding productions - The importance of a well done arrangement - How to control and humanize a sample based orchestra - Hardware suggestions for orchestration and what JD uses himself - And much, much more Thanks for listening! Leave us a comment or review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guitar god Keith Merrow (Alluvial, Conquering Dystopia) joins us to talk about his production techniques, being an entrepreneur, and what he’s learned while building his music career. Keith has demonstrated over his years in the industry that he’s got the midas touch. From his guitar chops, to songwriting, collaborations with gear companies, and his Youtube success, the guy turns everything he lays his hands on to gold. Lucky for us, he’s game to share insight into how he’s managed such a prolific career. If you want to carve your own path, regardless of what might stand in your way, this episode is for you. “There’s plenty of ways to get your music out there, and even get it distributed on any platform you could possibly imagine, without ever even contacting a record label.” - Keith Merrow THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - Keith’s thoughts on DIY vs. label support - What it’s taken for him to get to where he is now in the industry - The importance of being passionate about your craft - Risks, and why you should take them - The secrets to Keith’s amazing guitar tones - When it’s ok to use an ISO cab - Ways to create an effective space for creativity - The importance of aesthetics - Bass production tips - And much, much more Thanks for listening! Leave us a comment or review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#party, people! It’s the podcast’s 2 year anniversary, and Josh Newell is back to celebrate with us. It’s not all fun and games though. You’re in for some quality discussion about Josh’s experiences working with Linkin Park. We also take turns ranting about horrible assistants that live to make our lives harder and cheap equipment that does nothing but personify the spirit of “suck.” So, sit back, relax, and happy anniversary. “I’m going to fight you on this; I actually like the St. Anger snare.” - Joel Wanasek ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - The technical trials and tribulations of getting this podcast out to you guys - Josh’s computer rig update guidelines for a big project like Linkin Park - The potential for cabin fever when you work on a project for a year and a half - Getting mad about getting mad at crappy assistants - The pros and cons of big productions and small productions - The importance of fresh strings and drum heads - Why you don’t want to record cheap drum kits and how to avoid getting stuck having to - The potential value of bad tones - And much, much more Links: Josh's website Josh's previous appearance on the URM Podcast NRG Studios Sphere Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Hansen has a list a mile long of stellar productions. Volbeat, Epica, Amaranthe, Aborted, the list goes on and on, so, needless to say, we’re stoked to have him here to talk shop. Alright studio nerds, this one’s for you. Jacob Hansen’s technical genius is on full display in this episode. From drums to vocals, the better your production practices are, the easier it will be to create a slamming mix. We’ve got techniques and insights here that cover the entire spectrum of modern heavy music production. “Vocals are what will make the difference on whether or not the record is a success or failure..so to not treat them like gold is kind of dumb.” - Eyal Levi ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - How to maintain your drive while grinding it out in the studio - Knowing when to contribute to songwriting vs. when to let a band do their thing - The secrets to Jacob’s amazing vocal results - Getting technically sound drum recordings - Tips for producing female vocals - When to hire in studio help - Incorporating orchestral elements into productions - And much, much more Thanks for listening! Leave us a comment or review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joey Sturgis provides the answers to your most pressing questions. Want Joey to answer your questions? Send them to eyal@urm.academy with the subject line “Dear Joey.” The more detailed the better! “The more you focus on being a great service provider and a great person when it comes to the industry, and how you interact with people, and how you focus your talents and your decisions, that’s when you really start to unlock the longevity of it all.” - Joey Sturgis THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - Using mono vs. stereo plugins on busses - Tips for planning a marketing campaign - When and how to mix in solo - Confronting your “all is lost” moments - Joey’s opinion on EQ curve compensation for certain rooms - And much, much more Thanks for listening! Leave us a comment or review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to #Mixcritmonday, the show where we critique YOUR mixes. Your mixes of A Day To Remember’s “Right Back At It Again” are on the chopping block. Gird yourselves for the love. #Mixragemonday “We’re not here to ‘yes’ you; we’re here to tell you the truth.” - Eyal Levi THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - Things to watch out for on this mix - What happens when you don’t get your balances right - Mixing for pop punk rather than a genre like metal - How to make sure your mix doesn’t cause ear fatigue - The importance of low end monitoring accuracy - And much, much more Thanks for listening! Leave us a comment or review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Wanasek has the answers you need to make sure you stay #nosmalltime. Want Joel to answer your questions? Send them to eyal@urm.academy with the subject line “Dear Joel.” The more detailed the better! “You’ve got to lead people, but you can’t tell them what to do.” - Joel Wanasek THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - How to maintain your passion for music - Helping polish a band’s songwriting and when you shouldn’t bother - Making the decision about whether to go to college or jump into starting a studio - Joel’s philosophy for balancing low end - Setting goals - How to unleash your inner social butterfly - The benefits of analog summing - And much, much more Thanks for listening! Leave us a comment or review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices