Bob Horn is a multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning audio and mixing engineer based out of LA, CA, USA, known for working with artists such as BTS, Usher, Timbaland, NeYo, Lupe Fiasco, and so many more! In our conversation Bob and I go deep on the following:

His journey from Berklee, to Nashville, to LA
Working with Neff-U
Learning from his clients
Working with BTS
His approach to mixing
Feel vs. Technician mindset
Getting amazing low-end
Frequency masking
Heavy-handed editing from the mixer’s chair
Paying attention to all the details
Sidechaining
Matching all 7 BTS vocalists in a song
Being cognizant of your attitude
And so much more!

You can learn more about Bob at https://www.bobhornmixing.com/bio

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References:
Nicholas Di Lorenzo - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/17/secret-sonics-117-nicholas-di-lorenzo-pushing-boundaries-beyond-mastering
Neff-U - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theron_Feemster
Shachar Boussani - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/9/11/secret-sonics-157-shachar-boussani-going-all-in-with-mixing
Dave Pensado - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Pensado
Manny Marroquin - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manny_Marroquin
Trackspacer - https://www.wavesfactory.com/audio-plugins/trackspacer/
Bob's Pro Mix Academy course - https://youtu.be/Dek-3UYfryI
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