Analog Hardware Gear For Any Budget – Building A Home Studio
Today we got the chance to chat with Mike Arango from Sweetwater! Mike has been a Sweetwater Sales Engineer since 2006. He has worked as an engineer at various studios in Los Angeles and draws from this experience to recommend…
Lauten Audio: Atlantis FC-387
Today, we are testing out the Lauten ATLANTIS FC-387 microphone! If you're at a point where you are looking to upgrade but unable to fork out for a U87 right now, not only is this microphone sounding like a U87 but…
Interview with TV Show Music Producer Ron Wasserman
What an honour to be able to interview the legendary TV show music producer Ron Wasserman! Ron Wasserman has been making television scores since 1992. His first hit shows were X-Men, Power Rangers and Dragon Ball Z. That was the…
Legendary Drummer, Gorden Campbell Teaches 10 Essential Gospel Grooves
We are big, bad and back this Monday with a rather special episode with the legendary drummer, Gorden Campbell. Gorden Campbell was raised behind the drum kit from the age of 5 in Newburgh, New York and moved to Los…
Mix Breakdown with Record Producer Manny Nieto + Multitracks!
Today, we have the amazing Manny Nieto taking us through a mix breakdown of the song 'Birds of Paradise' by Spirit In The Room. Manny goes through each aspect of the song and breakdown how he was able to show…
How To Record and Mix Modern Heavy Vocals | Ultimate Vocal Tone with Adam Steel
Today, we have the wonderful Adam Steel on the Channel. We've had Adam on the channel before sharing with us his ultimate bass tone, and guitar tone, and in today's video, he shares his ultimate vocal tone! He goes through…
Bringing New Life To A Classic – Joni Mitchell with Marc Daniel Nelson
In this episode of MakeMineMusic, Marc goes in deep with RX. Pulling the best out of a classic historical recording without changing any of the intricacies and memorable charm is critical. Watch as Marc cleans up Joni Mitchell’s vocals from…
Lil Tube – Make Every Track Sound Big!
Lil Tube is a tube saturation unit with a custom-modeled analog sound in the company of fabled tube preamps. It adds rich tube fatness to any track you throw it on and creates buttery sonic textures that you’ll be able…
Creating the right studio ambience – Just For The Record Studio Tour
Just For The Record is a studio is a boutique studio based in Los Angeles. The mission of this studio is to remove all obstacles and really let artists and producers focus entirely on their craft. Founded by Moritz Braun…
Songs that Changed Music: Black Sabbath – Paranoid
Paranoid: How Black Sabbath Charted the Future of Heavy Metal Written by Caitlin Vaughn Carlos Before there was heavy metal, there was Black Sabbath. Arising from the ashes of the bleak industrial landscape of post-war Britain, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi,…
The Ultimate Speakers for a Small Studio? – Kali Audio IN-UNF Review
Have you been searching for the best speakers for your small-space home studio? Well we may have found the ones that you have been dreaming of! Today I have Nathan Baglyos, the director of marketing for Kali Audio and an…
Interview with Grammy-Winning Producer Joe Chiccarelli (Elton John, U2, Alanis Morissette, etc.)
Joe Chiccarelli is a ten-time Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning producer, engineer, mixer whose credits include such artists as Tori Amos, Beck, U2, The Strokes, The Killers, Elton John, The Shins, The White Stripes, Morrissey, Alanis Morrisette, Jason Mraz, Juanes,…
Feedback Black Friday: Reviewing YOUR Mixes LIVE!
Today, I'll be reviewing YOUR mixes on our Youtube livestream at 12:00 PT!We'll pick 10 mixes from the community, have a listen together, and I'll share actionable advice on what sounds amazing and what can be improved. It's gonna be…
Covering “It’s Too Late” by Carole King with The JZ Amethyst Mic!
What better way to test out The Amethyst Mic from JZ Microphones than by recording an amazing cover of Carole King's "It's Too Late." To create this fantastic cover, we had Steve Maggiora on vocals, Blair Sinta on drums, Michael…
The IMPORTANCE of METERING – Sonible true:level & true:balance Review
Ever wonder why your music doesn't sound professional? Has your music been quieted down on streaming platforms? If you've been searching for a way to help create balanced tracks, then the Sonible Metering Bundle plugins might be the answer! We…
EXCLUSIVE: Stevie Van Zandt’s off-grid Renegade Studio, NYC
This is an exclusive view into Renegade Studio in New York City led by Manny Nieto and Chief Engineer at Renegade Studios, Geoff Sanoff. Manny and Geoff go through some of the awesome gear they have at the Studio and…
Mix Contest Announcement of Winners
In September, we announced an exciting new Mix and Remix Competition with amazing guitarist Gilad Hekselman. Thank you to everyone who participated and took the time to submit a mix or remix; it was such a tough decision choosing the…
Taking a Tour of The Power Station at BerkleeNYC
When we stepped into The Power Station, it was a magical feeling! We have done so many videos on records that were recorded here! So excited to take you all on a tour with us of The Power Station! After…
Trying Out The BRAND NEW Eventide H90!
The Eventide H90 is here! Joining me today is Patrick Flores from Eventide and he is showing me this awesome new product they are launching called the H90! We are also so excited to tell you that we are GIVING…
The Best DAW Software For A Home Studio?
It seems that the last time we reviewed a couple of awesome DAW's, there were a lot of requests to include tons more that PLAPers from around the wrold love and use.So we decided to make a PART TWO with…
Marc Daniel Nelson Tours Cameron Webb’s AMAZING Studio
Today Marc Daniel Nelson is taking over Produce Like a Pro and taking us to Grammy Winner Cameron Webb's studio for a rockin' tour! He's going to ask a couple questions and make sure we get the best inside view…
Mixing In The Box with Matt Lange, AMAC – Synthplex 2022
It was super exciting to be at Synthplex 2022 and meet in person with like-minded, synth users who can come together and talk all things synthesizer! The West Coast has a huge community of synthesizer enthusiasts and so we wanted to…
Checking out Immersive Game Audio – GameSoundCon 2022
GameSoundCon 2022 this year was a fantastic event and we are glad to be sharing it with you. We started the event by chatting with GameSound Con Founder, Brian Shmidt about how amazing it is to be back in-person for…
Metal Mastering with Ermin Hamidovic
In this fantastic interview with Ermin Hamidovic, he gives us an inspiring look into his personal career working with amazing artists! Ermin is a world-class mastering engineer who has worked with artists such as Periphery, Architects, Plini, Ola Englund, Devin…
VOICE CREATES ALL INSTRUMENTS – Michael Jackson’s ‘THRILLER’ Cover + Multitracks!
Happy Halloween! We have Steve Maggiora today giving us a completely a-cappella version of the late Michael Jackson's BEAST of a song – Thriller! Download the multitracks and follow along with Steve as he goes through the process of how…
Building a Studio: The Importance of Studio Design
We had the chance to go to AES 2022 in New York, and see this amazing panel of top award -winning audio experts. Luckily we were able to bring the panel to all of you amazing folks to listen in…
Recording on the Smooth Cloud 44-A Active Ribbon Microphone
In a previous video, we were at NAMM 2022 where we got the chance to review the Cloud 44 Passive Ribbon. Today we are trying out the Cloud 44-A microphone! Aside from giving you guys an awesome review of this…
5 Awesome Giveaways at AES 2022
We are at AES speaking to some of our favourite gear and plugin specialists for professional music production in home studios. we are super excited to introduce to you so many awesome products that I use myself and some brand…
My 5 Favourite Mix Buss Plugins with Marc Daniel Nelson
In this episode of MakeMineMusic, Marc shares his favourite 5 plugins to get amazing colour on your mix bus. Follow along as he shows how to get incredibly wide mixes and see the secret to getting the depth that will…
Explore AES with Produce Like A Pro! Day One Recap
I'm super excited to be able to take you through Produce Like A Pro's time at AES (Audio Engineering Society) convention in New York! This convention is essentially 4 days for music production enthusiasts to enjoy programming and networking events…
IK Multimedia: iLoud Precision 6 Review and Demo! + HUGE GIVEAWAY
Joining me today is the amazing pop/rock keyboard player Dave Kerzner from IK Multimedia. Together, we are reviewing the iLoud Precision 6 Studio Monitors. Did I mention that we are giving away a HUGE Precision 6 BUNDLE of awesome products?…
The Jason LaRocca Interview (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Icarus, Handmaid’s Tale)
Jason LaRocca, a rocker-turned-engineer, was once The Briggs' lead guitarist and vocalist. The Los Angeles native is known now as a full-fledged producer and recording engineer since the age of 18. It was an amazing time getting to speak with…
Best Instruments For Your Home Studio Build: Build A Home Studio pt. 12
Today we got the chance to chat with Mike Arango and the experts at Sweetwater! Mike has been a Sweetwater Sales Engineer since 2006. He has worked as an engineer at various studios in Los Angeles and draws from this…
How To Record and Mix Modern Heavy Guitar | Ultimate Guitar Tone with Adam Steel
Today, we have the wonderful Adam Steel on the Channel. We've had Adam on the channel before sharing with us his ultimate bass tone, and in today's video, he shares his ultimate guitar tone! He shares how important it is…
5 VST Plugins You Need For Mixing Drums By Mike Pepe
When mixing drums, there are so many different plugin options that take your beats to the next level. It can be overwhelming to figure out what the best ones are for your mixes, so we’ve got you covered with drum…
FINALLY reviewing The God Particle By Cradle. Is It Worth It? + Giveaway!
If you haven’t already heard of the God Particle plugin created by 15X Grammy Award Winner Jaycen Joshua, we’ve got just the review for you! We’re also giving away 1 of 3 God Particle plugins so make sure to enter…
Artists Who Changed Music: Todd Rundgren
By his early 20s, Todd Rundgren was not only one of the most up-and-coming music producers of his era, he was also one the age’s most prolific and influential songwriters. Having written, recorded, and produced his first two solo albums…
Louise Goffin Interview and “I Saw The Light” Production Breakdown With Fernando Perdomo
Today's video release I am super excited for. I sat down with legendary Louise Goffin to chat about the cover of “I See the Light” produced by Fernando Perdomo. But before we get into it, I want to talk about…
FREE MIXING LESSON with Grammy Winning, Dave Way – I Saw The Light by Louise Goffin
Super excited for todays video release, but first, we're celebrating the official launch of the Goffin & King Foundation – which I'm honored to be a part of. The Goffin & King Foundation is a wonderful non-profit, dedicated to empowering up and…
Recording I Will Survive with ONE Ribbon Mic – AEA R84 Review and GIVEAWAY!
I Will Survive sung by Gloria Gaynor is the ultimate disco, female-empowerment, song. I’m here to share with you one of the best covers I have ever witnessed, sung by the fantastic musician and vocalist, Katie Ferrara. AEA has given…
From Mellow To MADNESS – Apogee Clearmountain Phases
Today we are checking out the brand new plugin by the Mixers Mixer, Bob Clearmountain! Get the Phases Plugin here! 'Phases' is an authentic plugin emulation of Bob Clearmountain’s Vintage Analog Flanger & Phaser Rack Modules. They've also kindly given…
Antares’ Auto-Tune Unlimited
Today we are with Matt Weiss, Adam Steel, & Cato Zane, checking out Auto-Tune Unlimited by Antares! Auto-Tune Unlimited delivers the complete set of tools you need to make any vocal performance a perfect performance. Our friends at Antares also…
Getting a Job in the Music Industry
Today our wonderful friend and Produce Like A Pro team member, Eric, is joining us to share how he got into the music industry, and to pass along advice on how you can get your start in the industry as…
The Secret To Mixing Low End
Today we have the incredibly talented Mixer, Producer and Engineer, Emiliano Caballero, with us sharing his trick to mixing low end. This trick preserves and increases the headroom of the mix without thinning out the entire track and maintaining a…
Building A Studio: Measuring The Room’s Response
Today, we have another video looking at our progress with our new studio build! We are changing a small kids bedroom into a studio, and showing you guys every step in our process so you can build a studio too.…
Understanding Note Frequency Charts (And Why You Should Be Using One)
A note frequency chart lists the 12 notes of the Western scale and their corresponding frequencies in Hz across octaves. Charts like these are very easy to read, and while it isn’t a requirement to keep one nearby at all…
One Trick To Save Time When Mixing
Our new and incredibly talented content creator, Mel Torres, is joining us today to share his one trick to save time when mixing! This trick works in any DAW, and is a consistent way to achieve mixes that involve the…
From Punk Guitarist to Nashville Producer: Jay Joyce
Jay Joyce is an American record producer, songwriter and session musician. In the 1990s, Joyce, with Chris Feinstein and Brad Pemberton, recorded and toured as Iodine and began working as a record producer, working with artists such as The Wallflowers,…
3 Essential Mastering Tips You Need To Know
Today we are showing 3 different excerpts, from 3 different courses, with 3 different producers and they will talk you through their master bus processing! These excerpts tell you about essential mastering tips that can help you with any mix. Check…
Mixing On The BRAND NEW Sennheiser HD400 PRO
Today we are looking at the Sennheiser HD 400 PRO Headphones! Using songs by The Fray (that Warren produced), Queen, and more, we will be testing out these headphones and seeing what amazing things they can do. Sennheiser generously gave…