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In episode 48 of the Face Your Ears podcast, Rich and Justin celebrate passing 5,000 downloads, share personal music updates. “Feel the Squeeze,” introduces audio compression: its role in controlling dynamic range, its history and coloration, and Logic Pro’s seven compressor circuit types (Platinum Digital, Studio VCA, Studio FET, Classic VCA, Vintage VCA, Vintage FET, Vintage Opto) with typical use cases. Justin also explains key compressor controls: threshold, ratio, makeup gain/auto gain, attack, and release.

Learn about Logic Pro's compressor: 

https://support.apple.com/en-my/guide/logicpro/lgcef1bec9f3/mac

Compression Video Quick Tutorial: 

https://youtu.be/LGqDVhww-hs

Justin's Project 'Same Not Same':

https://linktr.ee/samenotsame

Rich's music project 'Bozic':

https://linktr.ee/bozic

The Lovely Dark:

https://thelovelydarkband.wordpress.com/

00:00 Welcome and Weather
00:56 Where to Listen and Follow
01:46 5000 Downloads Milestone
02:35 Rich Updates and Upcoming Shows
05:10 Gig Disaster Weather Story
06:43 Justin New Single and Remix Plans
08:29 Compression Episode Setup
09:14 What Compression Does
10:31 A Brief History of Compressors
11:46 Logic Pro Compressor Overview
13:56 Seven Logic Circuit Types
19:37 Compressor Knobs Explained
19:57 Threshold and Ratio Basics
25:02 Makeup Gain and Auto Gain
28:35 Attack Release and Wrap Up

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Rich and Justin continue to talk about AI developments in music. This includes ACE Studio’s AI voice-cloning tool (with listening tests distinguishing AI from real vocals), concerns about future live performance and consumer indifference, and ACE Studio’s prompt-based film-scoring feature. They debate producers using tools like Suno for demos versus replacing craft, criticize labels signing AI “artists” as profit-driven, and highlight Deezer adding AI tags amid estimates of 50,000–75,000 fully AI-generated songs uploaded daily, urging listener feedback and informed choices.

00:00 Welcome and Updates
01:20 Dark Force Fest Recap
03:37 Flowing Horizon Progress
05:08 AI Landscape Intro
05:25 ACE Voice Cloning Demo
06:43 Can You Hear AI
10:52 Robots and Live Shows
13:50 Ethics and Creative Value
15:05 AI Music as Product
16:38 What Else Is New
17:01 AI Film Scoring Prompts
17:56 Can AI Watch Scenes
19:07 Imagination After AI
20:59 Suno In The Studio
22:21 Tool Versus Craft
26:32 AI Artists Signed
28:12 Profits Over People
30:28 Deezer AI Tags
31:37 Listener Call To Action
32:58 Wrap Up And Goodbye

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In this episode, Justin Hochella and Rich Bozic discuss Rich's new Single “Flowing Horizon” and discuss its inspiration, meaning, and DIY production. Rich describes the track as an old-school rock homage with modern elements, inspired from an acoustic guitar chord progression and centered on appreciating and accepting love from others. He details producing in his home studio using Logic Pro’s Drummer with deep customization and layering, creating bass with Logic patches, recording vocals with a Townsend Sphere using an LD 2 51 emulation, and using a Yamaha MODX8 for piano and synths. Mixing and mastering were done by Burak Yildirmaz with Rich observing and providing feedback, along with Justin’s input, and Rich shares release challenges like branding, Canva design, and a logo by Michelle Coelho; the song is on all streaming platforms and updates are at www.bozicmusic.com and @bozicmusic on Instagram.

00:00 Welcome and Intro
00:40 New Single Announcement
01:42 Song Meaning and Origins
03:12 Influences and Mindset
04:33 DIY Production Overview
05:22 Drums and Rhythm Building
07:31 Bass and Vocal Recording
09:21 Keys and Sound Palette
10:22 Mixing Mastering Lessons
13:32 More Music Coming Soon
14:52 Modern Release Challenges
17:15 Branding Art and Collaboration
20:48 Where to Listen and Follow
21:35 Closing and Song Outro

Listen to Flowing Horizon:

https://linktr.ee/bozic

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AI Music on Streaming Platforms: Bandcamp’s Ban, Spotify’s Embrace, and the AIODE Session-Musician Tool

Hosts Rich Bozic and Justin Hochella  begin by briefly discussing busy studio work and Justin's new Logic Pro Launch Pad course at logicprolaunchpad.com, then sharing recent podcast listener cities worldwide. The episode turns to AI in music, contrasting Bandcamp’s stated policy (posted January 13, 2026) banning music generated wholly or in substantial part by AI and prohibiting AI impersonation, with Spotify’s more welcoming stance toward AI-generated music and concerns about labeling, artist impact, and potential platform incentives. They also discuss AIODE (A-I-O-D-E), a tool that can import a song and generate instrument parts (e.g., bass, guitar, trumpets) based on real musicians’ performances, noting both its practical uses and risks of enabling fully AI-created songs. They conclude that AI cannot replicate human lived experience and artistic expression.

00:00 Welcome and Updates
01:00 Logic Pro Course Launch
03:03 Podcast Listener Stats
04:38 AI Music Topic Setup
05:49 Bandcamp Bans Generative AI
12:41 Spotify Embraces AI Slop
15:39 Should AI Music Be Labeled
17:09 AIODE AI Session Musician
21:51 Is AI a Tool or Replacement
28:09 Human Experience vs AI
30:39 Recap and Sign Off

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Justin Launches Logic Pro Launch Pad: From Setup to Song

The focus of this episode is Justin’s new beginner course, “Logic Pro Launchpad: From Setup to Song,” created over about a year and a half and finished with help from Rich as an accountability partner. Justin explains the course is for absolute beginners and covers setting up Logic Pro, recording and editing audio and MIDI, using built-in instruments, plugins, and loops, plus simple mixing and mastering, culminating in creating and exporting a complete song. He shares his history with Logic (initially disliking it in college, later returning via podcast editing) and why he prefers it for stability, built-in tools, intuitive workflow, and cost. He highlights Apple Loops (drag-and-drop tempo/key matching) and the power of virtual instruments, including using a MIDI controller or computer keyboard. Justin describes challenges in course creation, including planning, shooting/editing, reshoots, and updating content after a Logic Pro update. The course is available via manmaderandom.com and logicprolaunchpad.com, will be live when the episode airs, and is structured in short video segments; Justin also offers one-on-one coaching.

00:00 Welcome to Face Your Ears + Studio Updates
01:12 Justin’s New Releases: Depeche Mode Tribute & Same, Not Same
02:35 YouTube Channel Check-In (Clips, Faces, and Sharing)
03:16 The Big Announcement: Logic Pro Launchpad Course Is Finished
05:09 What the Course Covers: Setup to Song for Absolute Beginners
07:30 Justin’s Logic Pro Origin Story (and Why He Came Back)
09:12 Why Choose Logic Pro? Stability, Tools, and Value
11:22 Course Sneak Peek: Apple Loops Magic (Tempo/Key Matching)
13:08 Beginner Mind-Blowers: Virtual Instruments & Musical Typing
15:58 What Justin Learned Building the Course (and the Logic Update Curveball)
18:32 Where to Get It + Final Recap and Course Format
21:12 Wrap-Up: Thanks for Listening

Logic Pro Launch Pad: From Setup to Song: www.logicprolaunchpad.com 

The Lovely Dark | Strange Love: A Tribute to Depeche Mode: https://open.spotify.com/album/4PUuOEjsdnyVDmGHzZLJK5?si=sxC0kuB_SoSliTkLVGoRIg

Same Not Same | Let Go to Live: https://open.spotify.com/album/1JZhBKIQE00xUmg87yqnmO?si=ux56ThJzQ7OFWrxZdZtQ0g 

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Kickstarting 2026: New Year, New Tools

In the first episode of 2026, Rich and Justin discuss their achievements in 2025, including reaching over 2,150 downloads in 50 countries. They introduce the concept of an 'accountabilibuddy' to help each other stay on track with their respective projects: Rich's single and Justin's Logic Pro course. They also highlight the project management tool Wrike for organizing tasks, and Boombox, a collaboration tool for musicians to provide specific feedback on audio tracks. The episode focuses on embracing new tools and strategies to achieve creative goals in the new year.

00:00 Welcome to Face Your Ears 2026!
00:37 2025 Recap: Highlights and Achievements
01:24 Global Reach: Our International Audience
02:23 Top Episodes and Listener Favorites
03:54 New Year, New Tools: Kickstarting 2026
05:33 Accountability Buddies: Staying on Track
10:42 Wrike: Organizing Projects Efficiently
16:15 Boombox: Enhancing Musical Collaboration
21:53 Wrapping Up: Tools for Success in 2026

Links from the episode: 

Wrike: www.wrike.com

Boombox: www.boombox.io 

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In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Justin Hochella and Rich Bozic reflect on their highlights and challenges in 2025, discuss new tools and plugins they've discovered, and share their plans for 2026. They touch on various topics including AI in music, tips for improving workflow, and their favorite podcast episodes of the year. The episode also includes insights into using Descript for editing and the importance of having accountability partners in creative projects. Tune in for a thoughtful recap and an exciting look ahead.

00:00 Welcome to Face Your Ears Podcast
00:23 Studio Updates and YouTube Growth
01:53 Reflecting on 2025 Highlights
04:44 Studio Improvements for 2026
08:20 Looking Forward to 2026
11:58 Lightning Round: Quick Hits
13:29 Band Discoveries of 2025
13:38 New Plugin Discovery: Space Blender
15:03 Stem Separator for Drums: Re Stem
16:09 Logic Pro Tips and Tricks
18:51 The Importance of Having a Plan
20:21 Color Coding in Logic Pro
21:35 AI in Music: Concerns and Developments
24:58 Favorite Podcast Episodes of the Year
27:14 Challenges and Behind the Scenes of Podcasting
30:39 Conclusion and Looking Forward to 2026

Spaceblender: https://www.soundtoys.com/product/spaceblender/

ReStem: https://rebeatapp.com/

SShhluuuuuuck: https://sshhluuuuuuck.bandcamp.com/

Unleash The Archers: https://www.unleashthearchers.com/

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Organizing a Live Music Event: Insights from CLEVETOBERFEST

In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Rich Bozic and Justin Hochella share their experience organizing and executing a live music event, CLEVETOBERFEST. They discuss essential aspects such as planning, obtaining permits, securing locations, organizing equipment, setting up audio routing schematics, and managing live sound. They also touch on the importance of rehearsals, using DI boxes, and getting the most out of audio mixers. An emphasis is placed on the value of meticulous preparation and the sense of community inherent in live performances. Additionally, they announce their feature on Mark Matthews' Inside the Mix podcast [listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-36-marc-matthews/id1633675100?i=1000714296293 ] and encourage listeners to explore their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FaceYourEarsPodcast/shorts

00:00 Welcome to Face Your Ears Podcast
00:54 YouTube Presence and Exciting News
01:25 Special Feature on Inside the Mix Podcast
02:19 Diving into Live Sound
03:09 Planning and Setting Up a Live Event
04:21 Technical Details and Equipment Setup
08:10 Challenges and Solutions During the Event
23:28 Final Thoughts and Recap

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Exploring Free Music Production Tools: DAWs, Instruments, Effects, and Loops

In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Justin Ho and Rich Bozic discuss the abundance of free digital recording resources available for music production. They recount their recent musical projects, including performances and upcoming releases. The main topic explores various free digital audio workstations (DAWs), software instruments, audio effects, and loop resources. Justin and Rich highlight specific tools such as BandLab, Audacity, DexEd, Vital, Valhalla Super Massive, Circle drum loops, and websites like Freesound.org and Looperman.com. They offer practical advice for both beginners and experienced producers looking to expand their toolkit without breaking the bank. The episode underscores the idea that high-quality music production need not be prohibitively expensive, with a wealth of free tools and resources available for creative exploration.

00:00 Welcome to Face Your Ears Podcast
05:17 Recent Events and Performances
07:57 Podcast Milestones and Listener Appreciation
08:45 Today's Topic: Free Digital Recording Tools
09:49 Exploring Free DAWs
17:12 Free Virtual Instruments
22:06 Free Audio Effects
23:55 Free Loops and Samples
27:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

For links to the resources mentioned in the episode follow this link where you'll find them all collected together:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ohS7ajH8xHgkHiLVkRsrkrvN6vUUwkOxWedQZ3U8TJY/edit?usp=sharing

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Song Scaffolding: Methods and Tools for Aspiring Musicians

In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Rich Bozic and Justin Hochella  delve into the concept of song scaffolding, exploring structured approaches for songwriting. Topics include comparing strophic and through-composed songs, employing the SIMPLE method for song creation, analyzing existing songs for inspiration, and utilizing various tools in DAWs like Logic Pro to facilitate the songwriting process. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician, these insights offer valuable techniques for enhancing your creative workflow.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:33 Upcoming Events and Projects
02:11 Podcast Milestones and Popular Episodes
03:32 Deep Dive into Song Scaffolding
07:04 The SIMPLE Method for Songwriting
17:29 Practical Tips for Using DAWs
22:05 Summary and Closing Remarks

Learn more about Kris Bradley's S.I.M.P.L.E Method: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xuCNnFpdBU

For Production assistance and coaching from Justin:

https://www.manmaderandom.com/

'Head Like A Hole' by Justin's 'Same Not Same' Industrial-Electronic music project:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/head-like-a-hole-single/1834582245

Logic Pro Launch Pad: From Set Up to Song is a Course designed for absolute beginners looking for training on Apple's Logic Pro. If you want to make music without feeling lost or overwhelmed, this course is for you! 

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