Platinum mastering engineer Justin Colletti shares stories to help you understand how mixers go wrong, and what you can do about it.

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Justin Colletti discusses the best and worst lyrics in pop history, and how to make yours better.

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Jordan Valeriote does't want you to be mixing "engineer". You can be something better.

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Shan Everett is among the most acclaimed and influential producers, engineers and mixers of working today. From his work with Alabama Shakes, Hozier, Beck, War on Drugs, Local Natives, Kasey Musgraves, Big Thief, Weezer, Miley Cyrus and more, find out what makes his mixes great.

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Here's a link to the Shawn Everett comparison playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2A7d0KdqWtWID0gwateYWI?si=5onBl7AlQAGQh2DOfBlkHA

Check out some of my own work at the link below: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7oTw7efd6U5117UPorYjN1?si=214a9757f4eb48b4

Justin Colletti reveals how great mixers make the process easier, faster and more fun, WHILE getting better results.
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Justin Colletti talks about the main aspects of contrast in mixing and how to exploit them: Depth, Dynamics, Wetness, Width, Height.

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Justin Colletti reviews the best mastered albums to find out what they have in common.
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Join Justin Colletti as he breaks down the latest in audio engineer and music producer salaries and jobs.

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Justin Colletti reviews the best IEMs for mixing, producing, recording and even mastering, with picks from brands like Alclair Audio, 64 Audio, JH Audio, Beyerdynamic, Sennhesier, Ultimate Ears, Etymotic and more.

►Article Version: https://sonicscoop.com/the-best-iems-for-mixing/
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►64 Audio: https://sonicscoop.com/64Audio
►Westone https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=westone%20mach
►Sennheiser https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=sennheiser%20e100%20pro
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►Ultimate Ears https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=ultimate%ears
►Singularity Audio Paradox: https://singularityindustries.com/products/paradox

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Justin Colletti reviews the entry level budget conscious studio monitors for mixing, producing and recording, with picks from brands like ADAM Audio, Kali Audio, IK Multimedia, Presonus, JBL, Yamaha, KRK and more.

►Article Version: https://sonicscoop.com/the-best-budget-studio-monitors-ranked-all-models-compared/

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►IK Multimedia iLoud Micro: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=iloud%20micro

►Avantone Mix Cubes: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=avantone%20mixcubes

►PreSonus Eris 5: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=presonus%20eris%205

►KRK Rockit G4: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=krk%20rockit%g4

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