The Mixed In Key Podcast

This week, Adam is joined by Andy Williams, AKA Yam Who? Andy runs three labels, Midnight Riot, Black Riot and ISM, and is an international DJ for some of the biggest club-nights on the Disco scene.

His journey hasn’t been one of overnight success, however, and his insights are suitably deep-rooted and compelling.

Having built one of the strongest brands in Disco using a mixture of design and concept to carve out an instantly recognisable image and sound, Andy has unmissable advice for DJs, producers and label managers at all stages of their careers.

In this week’s episode, we talk to professional composer for film and TV, Lee Sanders. Lee has won eight BMI Film & Television Awards for his work. His credits span dozens of television shows, films, video games and works for online media and theatre—among them the multiple Emmy® Award-winning series The Amazing Race (US and international versions); the current Sony Pictures Home Entertainment logo theme; the recent award-winning feature films Old Stone and Shadow Wolves; and the children’s web series Storyline Online for SAG-AFTRA Foundation. Find out more about Lee at www.sandersmusic.net

Have you been touched by the recent events shaping a new wave of the Black Lives Matter movement? Are you a musician or DJ looking for ways to be an ally? Are you interested in the history of racism and how it got us to where we are today?

In the wake of the recent protests and re-ignition of the Black Lives Matter movement, we explore how the music industry can tackle and identify racism, and how it can find the right voice in the fight against inequality.Our very special guests, Dr Rueben Brock and Dr Lambros Fatsis, kindly gave us their time and considerable expertise to help us identify the right questions, and find answers. They have some amazing knowledge and insight into the fundamental issues at play - how racism is embedded in the capitalist system, and how race issues manifest in the music industry particularly. Whatever your personal stance, opinion or position on race, racism, and racism in music, this episode is crammed full of things we can all learn from.

Mixed In Key’s own Mike Cupino joins Adam and Isaac to share his expertise on all things streaming. If you’re looking to livestream DJ sets, live performances, lessons, or you just want a better-sounding Zoom call with your Mom, this is the podcast for you!

Mike is a Miami-based audio engineer, sound designer and Ableton-certified trainer. What he doesn’t know about streaming audio isn’t worth knowing!

We also talk DAW news, including a look at Logic X’s huge new update, plus highlights from the rapidly-changing world of audio and synth gear.

What would you like us to talk about next time? Email us at [email protected] and let us know.

This week, Isaac talks to Ivan Coralliza, also known as Ill Factor. The Grammy-nominated producer has worked with the likes of Sia, Gwen Stefani and Timbaland, and has a wealth of in-depth production tips for us! He also talks about his experiences in the industry, ways to advance your career and much more. Every aspiring producer needs to hear this!

What would you like us to discuss next time? Email us at [email protected] and tell us!

Tales of live streams, new music inspired by Covid-19, cancelled Morris dances and a whole host of new features coming in Captain Plugins 5.

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This week, we take an in-depth look at the brand new Captain Plugins 5 beta version. We also talk about life in lockdown, how musicians are taking the fight to Covid-19, and Adam presents a detailed guide on how to stream your DJ sets from home.

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Adam talks to Isaac about his experience working in the music publishing/sync licensing world. Plus, tons of practical advice for musicians and how to adapt to the current Coronavirus pandemic. We also launch our new 'Captain Of the Week' contest, where YOU could have your song featured on the show and promoted to our customers!

Adam and Isaac talk about Luna, the new DAW from Universal Audio, plus exciting rumours about Logic Pro X, and marketing sensitivities in the shadow of Covid-19.

Isaac talks to elite Sound Engineer Frank Socorro about the music business, and how to make it work for you. Frank has mixed artists such as Amy Winehouse, Nas, Maty J. Blige and many more.