Ben talks out his thoughts and feelings regarding the Coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic and shares a Facebook Live Q&A about getting better home recordings.

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References
Stay safe and follow the protocol from WHO - https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1
Noah Bar-Shain took excellent notes on my Facebook Live - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Te5hVQOPVcCOlRNa594v2O6nv2kCMJH9Wc6uyBewixw/edit?fbclid=IwAR0V12YYO36-p42IDLLLBIrgwGqTKql2_bPvigXxXnSeRRVCgRzsuIgBgF4
Mixerman's "Musician's Survival Guide to a Killer Record" - https://amzn.to/3bBCMJY

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Noam Wallenberg is a music producer, audio engineer, mixing engineer and guitarist based out of Chicago, IL, USA!

You can learn more about Noam here: https://www.raxtrax.com/staff

You can follow Noam on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noamwallenberg/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noam.wallenberg

References
Rick Barnes - https://www.raxtrax.com/staff
Rax Trax Recording Studios - https://www.raxtrax.com
Paranoid Android - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHiGbolFFGw
SSL 4000 Series Console - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid_State_Logic#4000_series
Chris Lorde-Alge (CLA) - https://www.chrislordalge.com/
Reverb's Motown Sound Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TysRGMSjtpQ
Chicago Music Exchange - https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/
Vulfpeck - https://vulfpeck.com/
Woody Goss - https://woodygoss.bandcamp.com/
May Erlewine - https://www.mayerlewine.com/
Christine Hucal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kvm_Ux0DHE
"Fat Boys in the Gym of Love" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxBxv5fDgf8
Greg Calbi - https://sterling-sound.com/engineer/greg-calbi/
Howie Weinberg - https://www.howieweinbergmastering.com/
Beyerdynamic DT 880 - https://amzn.to/2xSaADM
Noah Georgeson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noah_Georgeson
Ira Glass Quote - https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/309485-nobody-tells-this-to-people-who-are-beginners-i-wish
Listento by Audiomovers - https://audiomovers.com/

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Travis Ball is a mixing engineer based out of Nashville, TN, USA!

You can learn more about Travis here: https://www.travisballmixing.com/

You can follow Travis on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travisballmixing/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/travisballmix
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travisballmixing/

References
Wildways (Russian metal band) - https://www.instagram.com/wildwaysofficial/
Belmont State Music program - http://www.belmont.edu/cmpa/music/about/index.html
Recording Studio Rockstars with Lij Shaw - https://recordingstudiorockstars.com/
Petition to save Music City - https://www.change.org/p/savehomestudios?use_react=false
Dustin Burnett (mentor) - https://www.instagram.com/iamdustinb/
That Sound's Drum - https://www.iwantthatsound.com/
Sam Moses - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23350115
Josh Bonanno - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22817346
Rick Rubin Quote (I think) - https://www.instagram.com/p/B9PZM2Uh9XY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
B&W speakers - https://www.bowerswilkins.com/
Waves Reel ADT - https://www.waves.com/plugins/reel-adt#butch-vig-billy-bush-reel-adt
NI Raum reverb - https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/effects/raum/

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Ryan Liatsis is a guitarist, audio engineer and music producer based out of Pomona, NY, USA.

You can follow Ryan on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.liatsis/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanliatsismusic
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RyanLiatsis

References
ShwizZ - https://www.shwizz.com/
Studio website - https://www.somethingelectric.com/studio
Steve Khan (guitar mentor) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Khan
Kung Fu Band - https://www.kungfumusic.com/
CAD guitar amp mic - https://amzn.to/2Ivo6zq
Eric Johnson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Johnson_(guitarist,_born_1954)
Meir Levine - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21603696
Howard Feibush - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18875425

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Sam Moses is a mastering engineer and owner of Moses Mastering based out of Nashville, TN, USA.

You can learn more about Sam and his services here: https://www.mosesmastering.com/

You can follow Sam on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mosesmastering/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mosesmastering/

Check out his podcast "The Attack and Release Show" - https://attackandreleaseshow.fireside.fm/

References
Mix with the Masters - https://mixwiththemasters.com/
Seth Godin “This is Marketing” - https://amzn.to/32CtUjM
Josh Bonanno - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22817346
Gary Vaynerchuck - https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/
"The Power of Habit" - https://amzn.to/39cQty5
"Atomic Habits" - https://amzn.to/39oFXUg
Working Class Audio Podcast ft. Andrew Scheps - https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-009-andrew-scheps/
Toggl - https://toggl.com/
Paydirt invoicing - https://paydirtapp.com/free_invoice_creator
Mail Butler - https://www.mailbutler.io/

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Ian Dotson "Aka Datsun" is a singer-songwriter and music producer based out of Atlanta, GA, USA.

You can follow "Datsun" on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datsunmusic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DatsunMusic/

You can listen to his music here
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2kmvLt54FHMCc7lLx4cuF5
I'm Gone (Produced by Secret Sonics Alum Darrick Atwater): https://open.spotify.com/track/0Or8u6l8UIU1cEHQdyaVRG
Sour Mix: https://open.spotify.com/album/4EmvxAaUTkjL5bskHCaDGB
Delusions (first single off of his upcoming double LP): https://open.spotify.com/album/6SBMSThfHz7fcOoOr1wYVn

References:
Dave Wise (Donkey Kong Country Composer): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Wise_(composer)
Aquatic Ambiance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDvKwSVuUGA
$uperbia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-LNoGjDip4
DublGuage: https://www.facebook.com/DublGaugeMusic/
Bon Iver first record: https://open.spotify.com/album/4SxFsOO0h4Nz3lFJuysKq5
Lizzo's latest record: https://open.spotify.com/album/74gSdSHe71q7urGWMMn3qB
Jacob Collier "Time Alone With You" ft. Daniel Caesar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qUCyW7ewPs

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Josh Bonanno is a mixing engineer based out of Nashville, TN, USA.

You can learn more about Josh and his endeavors here: https://joshbonanno.com/

You can follow Josh on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshbonanno/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshbonannoproductions/

References
Mixerman: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19686793
"Mixing With Your Mind" by Mike Savrou: https://www.mixingwithyourmind.com/
Asher Parkes: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18767080
Omer Karni: https://www.facebook.com/omerkacoustics/?eid=ARCey_lXPOySyQNdxNC4dH0MYUz8SSIP9sBb7YhkNFf4ax1VTN2whw8vjemIeuKHeL4sBbaf4ykl6aOY&timeline_context_item_type=intro_card_work&timeline_context_item_source=780598152&fref=tag
Reid Stefan: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4K6tc2C0hauYw5SoXNtkbA
Andrew Huang: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdcemy56JtVTrsFIOoqvV8g
Binging with Babish: https://www.youtube.com/user/bgfilms
"A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle: https://amzn.to/38tWiXC

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DJ Raphi is the founder of Premium Entertainment, creator of the interactive DJ and professional beatboxer, breakdancer and international performer.

You can learn more about Raphi Nathan and his endeavors here: https://en.djraphi.com/

You can follow DJ Raphi on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djraphi/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djraphi4U/

DJ Raphi's Music
Battle of the Year Soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqGb8EQhpJc
Breaking Brooklyn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79pbXlk1ZYI
Beatbox JLM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIszYTLP410
Dancing with Strangers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVmDiB5-NYk

References
Strong Songs Podcast: http://strongsongspodcast.com/
Yoni Weingarden: https://www.facebook.com/yoni.weingarden
Yoni's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoni240/

DJ Raphi's Recommended Gear
Pioneer SB3: https://amzn.to/2vdSnzt
Serato: https://serato.com/dj
Rekordbox: https://rekordbox.com/en/

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Secret Sonics host, Ben Wallick gets inspired by the Grammy's and shares a little tough love ;)

References:
How Billie Eilish and Finneas created their Grammy-winning record: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBJ914ha6LQ
Jacob Collier breaks down his Grammy-winning arrangement in Logic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d4-URyWEJQ
"Essentialism" by Greg McKeown: https://amzn.to/2ubYDYe
Six-Figure Home Studio Podcast: https://www.thesixfigurehomestudio.com/podcast/

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Yakir Hyman is the guitarist for rock n' roll legend Tom Schiffour, co-founder of the band Photon, and unapologetic lover of Coffee & Phish! When Yakir isn't busy riffing the nights away on his trusty G&L ASAT, you can find him crushing business development at a company called Five Blocks or helping his wife Jackie build a global tribe of empowered women through Mamas Crushing Fitness.

References:
Jukebox Java - https://soundcloud.com/jukeboxjavapodcast
The Fizzle Show - https://fizzle.co/show
G-nome Project - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G-Nome_Project

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