Dua Lipa's smash hit "Levitating" is cited as a production and mix reference for producers, engineers and artists far outside the pop genre her music lives in.

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Justin Colletti has a big announcement for all fans of SonicScoop and the Breakthroughs series of courses.

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Justin Colletti shares his picks for the best new pro audio and music gear for the studio from NAMM 2025. Picks include headphones, microphones, plugins, hardware and more.

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There's a lot of bad mixing advice out there. And there's some decent advice that we just pay too much attention to. Justin Colletti explores.
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Is there a "right order" for processing and effects in mastering? Justin Colletti says yes. He unveils his own chain for mastering, sharing how and where he places his limiter, EQ, compressor and more.

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You'll never find a pair of "flat" headphones. And you'll never successfully "flatten" the frequency response of your headphones. Justin Colletti explores, with a breakdown of the Harman Curve and other headphone targets.
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How can you tell if your mix is ready for mastering? Justin Colletti reveals the best practices.

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When is it time to quit? Justin Colletti tells his story of quitting his dream job in music and in education.

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Justin Colletti reviews all the best closed back headphones under $200.

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