In this episode of the SonicScoop podcast LIVE from MixCon, Justin Colletti is joined by three brilliant panelists for a look at how music production is changing right now, and where the field is headed next.

First, Jonathan Bailey of iZotope tells us about the emergence of artificial intelligence and machine learning in music production. Are you going to lose your job to a robot composer, performer mix or mastering engineer? Or are they here to help you do more and better work than ever?

Then, you won't want to miss Alan Silverman's full presentation on the current and future state of loudness in music making, as he describes how streaming services have taken us "through the looking glass" into an upside-down world where loud has become quiet, quiet has become loud—and the way we make records will never be the same again.

Finally, Marta Gospodarek tells us all about the state of the art in "spatial audio", from binaural music productions to 360 recording formats to the cutting edge of "object based" surround sound and more.

Thanks to iZotope for sponsoring this presentation and podcast at MixCon and to Soundtoys and Eventide for Sponsoring this podcast episode.

Aside from your ears, the most important tool you use every day might just be the music you listen to in the studio, and compare your work against.

According to Justin Colletti, there's a "right" and "wrong" way to use references however. Here's his tips on how to get the most out of them, avoid some of the common pitfalls, stay creative, and keep from chasing your tail while comparing your tracks to other work.

Whether you're songwriting, arranging, producing, mixing or mastering, you're simply not making music in a vacuum.

For more on this topic, see https://sonicscoop.com/2017/04/24/reference-tracks-next-generation/

Thanks to Focusrite, Gear Club and Soundtoys for sponsoring this podcast.

"Your Audio is Amazing and Nobody's Happy!"

MP3s and streaming platforms sometimes get a bad rap...But should they??

In this episode, Justin Colletti engages full on "rant" mode, eviscerating the view that poor audio quality is what's holding back the music industry, and offering insights on what is...And what can help bring it back to life.

Join us for an episode sure to bring joy to music fans of good taste and scorch the delicate ears of digital era naysayers.

Thanks to Soundtoys, Focusrite and Eventide for sponsoring this podcast.

This week, Justin Colletti is joined by Maor Appelbaum, a mastering engineer who as worked with Faith No More, Sepultura, Yes, Matisyahu, Lupe Fiasco, Meatloaf, William Shatner and many more.

Maor is a creative mastering engineer who is obsessed with finding the right tools to apply the right kind of coloration to the project at hand.

Hear about his approach to auditioning gear, choosing the right tones, interacting with clients and a whole lot more.

Thanks to Focusrite, Gear Club and Sonarworks for sponsoring this podcast.

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Find more from Maor at https://www.maorappelbaum.com

Justin Colletti is joined by John Congleton, producer/engineer for St. Vincent, Lana Del Rey, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Baroness, Xiu Xiu, Explosions in the Sky, The Roots, Erykah Badu, David Byrne, Wye Oak and more.

In their far-ranging conversation, John and Justin talk about everything from studio design, to co-writing with artists, to Texas vs LA to balancing a full life with a career in the studio and more.

Thanks to Focusrite, Soundtoys and Eventide for sponsoring this podcast.