LOUDAF.CLUB

LOUDAF.CLUB

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LOUDAF.CLUB episodes

  • From Tracking H.E.R., Rihanna & Lil Wayne to Mixing His Own Way | Omar Loya aka OMixedIt

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    🎧 Featuring: @omixedit

    🎛️ Hosted by: @panorama_mastering

    In this episode of LOUDAF.CLUB, I sit down with Omar Loya (aka OMixedIt) to talk about his journey from tracking some of the biggest stars in music to building his career as a sought-after mixing engineer.

    We dive into:

    🎤 Transitioning from tracking to mixing at a professional level
    💼 The relationship economics of high-level engineering work
    🚫 Setting boundaries with spec work
    📈 Why marketing matters as much as your engineering skills
    🎙️ Stories from working with Nipsey Hussle, No I.D., H.E.R., and more

    Whether you’re an engineer looking to break into mixing, or you just want a behind-the-scenes look at working with industry icons, this episode delivers real, actionable insight you can apply right now.

    📌 Timestamps:

    00:00 – Intro
    02:15 – From tracking to mixing: the career shift
    10:42 – Managing relationships & networking at the top level
    19:36 – Setting boundaries with spec work
    27:50 – Marketing as an engineer
    36:15 – Stories from the studio with top artists
    45:02 – Final thoughts

    1 hr 10 min
  • Hawaii to Grammy Noms: Noah Cronin on Mixing Reggae, Touring, and Building a career

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    🎧 Featuring: @Noah_Cronin

    🎛️ Hosted by: @panorama_mastering

    In this episode of LoudAF.Club, Grammy-nominated reggae mixer Noah Cronin joins Nicholas Di Lorenzo to unpack what it really takes to mix reggae at the highest level — from fat, punchy low-end to preserving emotional feel without sacrificing clarity or loudness.

    We dive into:

    - Mixing reggae for both feel and translation
    - Building trust with artists who self-produce
    - Navigating demo-itis, revisions, and energy burnout
    - Touring, mixing, and running a studio — all from Hawaii
    - Why niching down didn't limit Noah’s career — it expanded it
    - The philosophies behind breath control, vocal production, and mix taste

    Whether you’re an engineer looking to carve out your niche or just love behind-the-scenes insights from some of the best in the game — this one’s for you.

    00:00 - Intro: From Hawaii to Grammy Noms  

    01:10 - How Nicholas and Noah first collaborated  
    02:21 - Balancing low-end feel vs loudness in reggae  
    03:59 - When songs are recorded on buses or in hotels  
    05:09 - What reggae mixes need to feel “right”  
    06:05 - Choosing feel vs technical perfection  
    07:13 - Navigating creative trust with artists like Collie Buddz  
    08:47 - How demo-itis impacts the mix  
    10:59 - Matching the artist’s headspace before mixing  
    13:22 - What reggae artists want in their mixes  
    14:36 - How breaths affect vocal mixing in reggae  
    15:53 - Vocal breath control trick using RX  
    17:26 - Mixing philosophy: tools vs taste  
    18:26 - Why Noah chose to niche into reggae  
    20:14 - Blending vintage tone with modern techniques  
    21:16 - Does Noah want to mix other genres too?  
    22:22 - The global reggae community and its growth  
    24:23 - Reggae’s emotional universality  
    25:23 - The emotional role of low-end in mixes  
    26:47 - Advice for mixers struggling with niching  
    27:34 - Staying in Hawaii vs moving to LA  
    29:15 - Bringing high-level mixing to your community  
    30:53 - What Noah learned from working with new artists  
    32:31 - Learning from the outside in  
    33:01 - Noah’s origins as a producer  
    34:59 - Supporting artists beyond just mixing  
    36:10 - Building Noah’s website and online presence  
    37:40 - Balancing studio work, live sound, and touring  
    39:49 - Saying no: the challenge of scheduling  
    41:36 - Conserving energy while mixing  
    43:07 - How many mixes per month Noah does  
    44:27 - The emotional energy of delivering great mixes  
    46:33 - Burnout, boundaries, and long-term sustainability  
    48:00 - Why beginners need to hear more than plugin tips  
    49:31 - Outro: Collaboration, trust, and gratitude

    54 min
  • Bob Horn shares how he build a mixing career (BTS, Usher, Ne-Yo, Timbaland, Lupe Fiasco)

    In this episode, we explore Bob's journey from Ohio to Los Angeles, his experiences in tracking and mixing, and the importance of building relationships in the music industry. Bob shares valuable insights on the art of mixing, client feedback, and adapting to changes in technology and practices in the audio engineering field. The conversation emphasizes the significance of practice, problem-solving, and the evolving nature of mixing in today's music landscape.


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    Bob Horn: https://www.instagram.com/bobhornmixing/


    1 hr 3 min
  • No bookings? Do This!

    Welcome to the anti-loudness loudness club, where each morning while I get things set up at the studio, I share commentary on mixing, mastering, and running a studio that services around 1,000 projects per year!

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    33 min
  • Reality of studio sessions.

    Welcome to the anti-loudness loudness club, where each morning while I get things set up at the studio, I share commentary on mixing, mastering, and running a studio that services around 1,000 projects per year!

    Join here - Panoramamastering.com/newsletter

    37 min
  • More Isn't Better

    Welcome to the anti-loudness loudness club, where each morning while I get things set up at the studio, I share commentary on mixing, mastering, and running a studio that services around 1,000 projects per year!

    Join here - Panoramamastering.com/newsletter

    21 min
  • Seasons in the Music Industry

    Welcome to the anti-loudness loudness club, where each morning while I get things set up at the studio, I share commentary on mixing, mastering, and running a studio that services around 1,000 projects per year!

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    19 min
  • Balance translation

    Welcome to the anti-loudness loudness club, where each morning while I get things set up at the studio, I share commentary on mixing, mastering, and running a studio that services around 1,000 projects per year!

    Join here - Panoramamastering.com/newsletter

    18 min
  • Translation (It's not your gear)

    Welcome to the anti-loudness loudness club, where each morning while I get things set up at the studio, I share commentary on mixing, mastering, and running a studio that services around 1,000 projects per year!

    Join here - Panoramamastering.com/newsletter

    27 min
  • Things I’ve learnt from client notes

    Welcome to the anti-loudness loudness club, where each morning while I get things set up at the studio, I share commentary on mixing, mastering, and running a studio that services around 1,000 projects per year!

    Join here - Panoramamastering.com/newsletter

    32 min

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