Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast

Audio renaissance man Bob Marlette takes the hot seat with us for a remarkable hour of philosophy, gear porn, writing soundtracks for major motion pictures, and how he’s remained relevant and on top for over 30 years. Bob Marlette shares the simple, but incredibly powerful mindsets that have helped him stay in the game. Whether it’s knowing when to pounce on opportunity, or embracing new technology, he’s figured it out. If you’re in it to win it, this episode is for you. “Say yes and figure it out.” - Bob Marlette THIS WEEK, YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -What it’s like to work with legends like Alice Cooper, Toni Iommi, Brian May, and Rob Zombie -Bob’s adventures in the Hollywood soundtrack realm -How to make your mark on multiple musical disciplines and genres -Making a technological evolutionary jump when the tool is pivotal -How to spot and exploit opportunities -Bob’s favorite gear -The future of mixing -The “dumbing down” of music, and how to combat it -Why Bob Marlette is not into tape Thanks for listening! Leave us a comment or review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mr. Kyle Black returns for an unprecedented back to back segment with Eyal for a discussion on work life balance, parallel compression, and his hand on the new Volumes record. You will receive Eyal and Kyle’s philosophy on keeping a significant other while climbing the career ladder. Kyle also dives into new tips and tricks he has applied to his mixing on the highly anticipated upcoming Volumes release. You will also hear insight on how to deal with your master bus channel before sending a mix off to be mastered by a pro. When is the time right to find someone to manage your business? Just listen to Kyle and Eyal on this week’s episode! “I don’t have any set rules, I just go for what feels right.” - Kyle Black THIS WEEK YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: - Working through sick spells - When the time is right to acquire a business manager - How to deal with conflicts of interest - Focusing on your career before a personal life - Not becoming pigeon hole’d into a certain genre - Submitting a spec mix to a band in order to earn their trust - Why outsourcing your band’s mix will garner a better result - Kyle’s vocal chain for the new Volume’s record - Taking gigs that might not be your favorite in order to be working all the time Thanks for listening! Leave us a comment or review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pop Punk production hero Kyle Black opens up about everything from interns, guitar amp mic technique, and how he came up in the music industry. You get an all access pass into the vault of awesome gear Kyle has locked away in his Hollywood haven as well as an inside scoop on his dynamic approach to production and mixing. Kyle Black also answers your subscriber questions on topics such as tight but great feeling edits as well as what his favorite go to mics, compressors and preamps are for each element when tracking. “If I was 22 and wanted to be a producer or work in the industry and I was interning for you, I would give it 3 years of cleaning toilets..” - Kyle Black This week, you’ll learn about: - Sticking through the tough times of an internship for the long term goal - Practicing humility and controlling your ego when competing against others in the field - Kyle Black’s most coveted studio pieces - His go-to guitar/bass recording chain - Retaining a modern sound with organic intent by keeping elements off the grid Thanks for listening! Leave us a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Malsch talks shop with us about diversifying the range of your portfolio, how quitting is just not an option, and our shared love for Summit compressors. You’re also going to be clued in on how to deal with the psychology of working on high profile, high pressure deadlines and requests as well as gain insight on the producer’s role and whether or not it’s appropriate to push your artist, or to “ride the vibe” and work with what you are given. “I think getting things to sound absurd is more of a matter of getting the elements to work together like a puzzle rather than adding and adding...It’s like a Rubik’s cube almost, especially with low end...suddenly it sounds absurd, in a good way.” - Dan Malsch ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - Dan’s passion for educating from his studio - Keys to diversifying clientele - Dan’s new studio and why he upgraded the square footage when so many are downsizing - Some of Dan’s favorite go to outboard - Persevering in the midst of reaching the breaking point - Being on-call all the time while working for big budget acts - Dan’s philosophy on tracking with analog gear before mixing - 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. “Often times when we don’t want to admit something to ourselves, the subconscious will take over and influence our mix.” - Eyal Levi ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - Getting creative with sidechaining and multiband compression - The effects of arrangement on frequency space - Going with a new take (or performer) rather than slapping on a bunch of fx - What to check if you have phase issues with your drums - And much, much more Thanks for listening! Leave us a comment or review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam “Nolly” Getgood drops in to touch on everything from launching his new drum sample company GetGood Drums, to why he stepped down as the touring bassist for Periphery, production and mixing tips, as well as what it takes to network with the top tier world-class professionals out there. “There’s this curve that happens where when you are first starting out, you don’t know what you’re listening for and being able to hear things in a really controlled environment in an amazingly treated room, allows you to develop your ear to hear the subtleties...what happens once you know what you're listening to, you start to need less information to be able to do your job...” - Adam "Nolly" Getgood (Periphery, GetGood Drums) On this episode: - How classical informs Nolly’s musical perspective - The countless producers who came up in the forum scene - Nolly’s transition from touring musician with Periphery to full-time producer/engineer - How he delivered amazing mixes working with headphones on a tour bus - What DAW Nolly prefers these days - The techniques Nolly uses to get his SLAMMING bass tone ITB - Why he prefers a Beta57 to the SM57 Links: GetGood Drums Nolly on Nail The Mix Aphex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Engineer and author Ermin Hamidovic provides insight into building a successful career in audio from the ground up, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable adversity. The grind. It’s nearly impossible to have a career in the audio industry (and pretty much any other field) without experiencing it. It takes a willingness to put in the work, and there are times when every signal you’re getting is telling you to curl up in the fetal position, cry, and quit. Ermin knows exactly what these experiences are like, and his story is one that demonstrates that perseverance pays off. “I think if you work smart and you work hard you will eventually get somewhere.”- Ermin Hamidovic ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - Ermin’s game changing book “The Systematic Mixing Guide” - How keeping his head cool helped lead to his work with Periphery - The transition from semi pro to pro - Breaking out of working in one genre - And much, much more Thanks for listening! Leave us a comment or review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Producer, engineer and mixer, Alex Prieto, hangs out for a session of 20 questions, spanning project acquisition, mastering, buying useful gear upgrades, and the benefits/woes of interning. In addition to being a killer producer himself, Alex has also worked with legendary producers such as Susan Rogers, David Bendeth, Dan Korneff, Alex Newport, and Kato Khandwala. So, he’s seen it all, and thankfully for us all he’s happy to share his expertise. “Having one good pre for vocals and then monitoring. I think if you know what you’re listening to, you can do more damage than having a room packed full of gear.” - Alex Prieto ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - How Joey, Eyal, and Alex built their client rosters - Alex’s thoughts on what gear to prioritize in adding to your setup - The importance of delivering outstanding service to increase returning artists - Referencing tracks in a lossless format inside your DAW to accurately portray mixes - Which amp sims Alex prefers - And much, much much more Thanks for listening! Leave us a comment or review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dive into an intriguing discussion with guitar wizard Lasse Lammert on an array of matters ranging from nerding out on guitar tones, to how he sees sounds in his head, to amp preferences, and a whole lot more. Whether you’re a guitarist or you’re a producer working in a guitar based genre, it’s essential to get your guitar game up to snuff. We touch on pretty much every part of the process in this episode, and Lasse brings perspective that goes way beyond just the technical stuff that everyone has the tendency to get bogged down in. “Commit as early as possible...Don’t compare guitars to guitars if the mix isn’t similar.” - Lasse Lammert ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - Lasse’s super power ability to “hear” colors - How to make use of the wide variety of guitar tone tools available - Guitar cab mic placement - String preferences - Pickup comparisons - And much, much more Thanks for listening! Leave us a comment or review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author and engineer Justin Colletti drops in to discuss his background, the blog he writes as well as his outlook on where the industry is headed. Colletti brings up the importance of the business end of being a creative type in the world today. You will get a sense of how to handle crucial processes, such as filing for an LLC, amongst other tasks that coincide with owning your own company. The guys also talk about the fact that having the most expensive gear doesn’t exactly equate to the best end result and that the mind behind the tool is the real magic. “The music/recording industry does not operate on the “If you build it they will come” basis.” -Justin Colletti THIS WEEK, YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Justin’s philosophy on work loads/schedules -The importance of personal financial organizational skills -Colletti’s well rounded written works portfolio (much of which isn’t music related!) -How too many fanatics on the web glorify gear all too often -Joey’s, Eyal’s and Justin’s sleep patterns (seasonal change descriptions included!) Thanks for listening! Leave us a comment or review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices