Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast

Jacob Hansen has a list a mile long of stellar productions. Volbeat, Epica, Amaranthe, Aborted, the list goes on and on, so, needless to say, we’re stoked to have him here to talk shop.

Alright studio nerds, this one’s for you. Jacob Hansen’s technical genius is on full display in this episode. From drums to vocals, the better your production practices are, the easier it will be to create a slamming mix. We’ve got techniques and insights here that cover the entire spectrum of modern heavy music production.

“Vocals are what will make the difference on whether or not the record is a success or failure..so to not treat them like gold is kind of dumb.” - Eyal Levi

ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

- How to maintain your drive while grinding it out in the studio

- Knowing when to contribute to songwriting vs. when to let a band do their thing

- The secrets to Jacob’s amazing vocal results

- Getting technically sound drum recordings

- Tips for producing female vocals

- When to hire in studio help

- Incorporating orchestral elements into productions

- And much, much more

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Joey Sturgis provides the answers to your most pressing questions.

Want Joey to answer your questions? Send them to [email protected] with the subject line “Dear Joey.” The more detailed the better!

“The more you focus on being a great service provider and a great person when it comes to the industry, and how you interact with people, and how you focus your talents and your decisions, that’s when you really start to unlock the longevity of it all.” - Joey Sturgis

THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

- Using mono vs. stereo plugins on busses

- Tips for planning a marketing campaign

- When and how to mix in solo

- Confronting your “all is lost” moments

- Joey’s opinion on EQ curve compensation for certain rooms

- And much, much more

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Welcome to #Mixcritmonday, the show where we critique YOUR mixes.

Your mixes of A Day To Remember’s “Right Back At It Again” are on the chopping block. Gird yourselves for the love. #Mixragemonday

“We’re not here to ‘yes’ you; we’re here to tell you the truth.” - Eyal Levi

THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

- Things to watch out for on this mix

- What happens when you don’t get your balances right

- Mixing for pop punk rather than a genre like metal

- How to make sure your mix doesn’t cause ear fatigue

- The importance of low end monitoring accuracy

- And much, much more

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Joel Wanasek has the answers you need to make sure you stay #nosmalltime.

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“You’ve got to lead people, but you can’t tell them what to do.” - Joel Wanasek

THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

- How to maintain your passion for music

- Helping polish a band’s songwriting and when you shouldn’t bother

- Making the decision about whether to go to college or jump into starting a studio

- Joel’s philosophy for balancing low end

- Setting goals

- How to unleash your inner social butterfly

- The benefits of analog summing

- And much, much more

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Andrew Wade returns to the podcast to discuss an insanely long studio build, audio career development, and what it’s like working with A Day To Remember.

That’s only the beginning. On this episode we dive deep. From discussion about room treatment to being an effective producer no matter your level of notoriety to compressor talk. You know that there’s going to be tons of info to take away from this with Andrew Wade on board.

“No one’s going to care about what you’re doing until you’ve done something that people care about.” - Andrew Wade

THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

- The thought process behind how Andrew designed his studio

- How he grew his craft and business over time

- Why failures are actually invaluable tools for growth

- Details about recording A Day to Remember’s “Right Back at it Again”

- Andrew’s favorite vocal chain

- How to charge when you’re first starting out

- Boutique guitar amps Andrew loves

- And much, much more

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You guys have questions, Eyal Levi’s got your answers.

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“Now that you’ve got those clients, what are you going to do with them?” - Eyal Levi

THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

- Ways to find clients as you build your reputation

- How to handle a band or manager asking for your mixing sessions

- Eyal’s approach to adding synth tracks to mixes

- How to balance EQing soloed and in context

- The story behind how Nail the Mix got started

- And much, much more

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World renowned vocal coach Mary Zimmer talks to us about how to get the most out of a vocalist in the studio.

Whether you’re a vocalist yourself or a producer that works with singers it’s beneficial to know the ins and outs of singing to get results without destroying vocal chords. If you want to ensure that you’re not going to be out of commission after a couple hours of vocal sessions you’re going to want to check out Mary Zimmer’s advice.

“If you don’t understand what’s going on with [vocals] you’ll have a really hard time getting the guy or girl on the other end of the microphone to do what you’re trying to get them to do.” - Mary Zimmer

THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

- Why it’s important for producers to understand the mechanics of singing

- Correct breathing technique

- How to deal with vocalists without a background in proper singing technique

- Tips for vocal health

- What to do if a vocalist isn’t managing to scream enough

- Working with different vocal ranges

- And much, much more

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We spoke with music licensing expert Eric LaBrosse about the ins and outs of this little known, but highly profitable process.

It’s important to diversify your music income if you want to succeed. One revenue stream that many bands ignore is licensing. Eric LaBrosse has some news for you; if you’re not considering licensing, you’re just leaving money on the table. Money that could be used to fund your music habit.

“You can call WWE and say ‘Hey, do you want to use my song?’ Usually that doesn’t work out so hot.” - Eric LaBrosse

THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

- How even local bands can finance their productions with licensing earnings

- What you should do to get your music licensed

- The ins and outs of how licensing works

- What makes a song licensable

- Things you should avoid when trying to get your music licensed

- And much, much more

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We spoke to Grammy winning producer, Diego Farias of Volumes.

Diego Farias is an accomplished musician and producer. Not only has he been integral in productions for Volumes, but he’s also worked on a number of productions in various genres. A lot of people would have trouble keeping their head on straight with all that work; Diego has plenty of insight into how to effectively manage it.

“No one can hand you talent.” - Diego Farias

THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

- Diego and Eyal’s approaches to amp modelers

- Succeeding as a producer in multiple genres

- How and why Volumes ended up working with Kyle Black

- The difficulties of mixing metal

- Diego’s approach to producing hip hop

- Software synth recommendations

- How to maintain good relations with artists when composing for them

- And much, much more

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Joel Wanasek has the answers you need to make sure you stay #nosmalltime.

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“Being able to get a mix that’s competitive with the best of the best and do it in a few hours, and do it consistently, now that’s what separates the big time guys from everybody else.” - Joel Wanasek

THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

- How to overcome feeling like you’re not progressing in your craft

- The importances of focusing on fundamental principles rather than waiting for “AH HA!” moments

- Why you shouldn’t believe everything you read in forums

- How to compare and choose converters

- How to deal with friends that are made of 4k

- Expanding your client base

- Joel’s advice for his 19 year old self

- And much, much more

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