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Mixing Low End Masterclass & The Future of Production | Studioszene 2023
Welcome, everyone! We hope you're doing marvelously well. Today, we're taking you on a journey to Studioszene 2023, located in beautiful Hamburg. It promises to be an exciting day filled with insightful discussions, master classes, and, of course, waffling around…
Best EQ Hardware For Recording Music In 2023
An equalizer allows engineers and producers to sculpt the tonal characteristics of a sound source, making it a fundamental tool in the music production toolbox. In this blog post, we'll take a deep dive into a conversation between two industry…
Recording & Mixing Blues Rock at Legendary Studio 606 with Darrell Thorpe
Today, we take you behind the scenes of a recording session with the band Box Chevy on the non-profit label, Guardian Revival. In this blog post, we'll dive deep into the setup, microphone choices, and the creative process of recording…
BEAUTIFUL Home Recording Studio Design with Matt Sutherland
A well-designed studio isn't just about aesthetics; it directly impacts sound quality, workflow efficiency, and artist comfort. Effective acoustic treatment minimizes unwanted sound reflections and interference, leading to cleaner recordings. Thoughtful layout and equipment placement enhance productivity and creativity, while proper…
Exploring Cellar Door Studios with Warren Huart and Mike Arango
Many will have seen Mike Arango on our channel many times. What some may not know is that Mike was our engineer for many years! Yes, we recorded many great songs and albums together so this visit was an absolute pleasure.Whilst visiting…
Exploring Studio A at Sweetwater Studios: Epic Studio Tour
Sweetwater Studio A is a state-of-the-art recording studio located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. With a reputation as one of the best recording studios in the Midwest, Sweetwater Studio A has become a top choice for artists looking to create high-quality…
Touring Emmy-award winning Blake Neely’s Cow on the Wall Studio
Today we are taking a tour of the Cow on the Wall studio in North Hollywood, California owned by American Composer Blake Neely. We visits the studio and meets the head engineer and studio manager, Thor Feinberg. The studio is…
Exploring The Brooklyn Recording Paradise Studio: Studio Tour
We love a good studio tour especially when we get to make them when on visits to other cities! In October, we visited many studios from The Bunker Studio to the legendary Powerstation BerkleeNYC and, today, we share our time…
Exploring The Bunker Studio in Brooklyn: A Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Welcome to The Bunker Studio in Brooklyn, where some of the biggest names in the music industry have come to record their hits. From Spoon to Big Thief to The Black Keys, this world-renowned recording space has seen it all.…
Studio Tour and Interview of ICONIC Drummer, Gorden Campbell
After sharing his Ten Essential Gospel Grooves for drummers yesterday, Gorden Campbell, a legendary drummer for Earth, Wind & Fire, Jessica Simpson, Herbie Hancock and more share his studio setup that helped him get through the pandemic. Gorden had already…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Interview with 15X Grammy Winner Jaycen Joshua + Studio Tour!
We have such a fantastic interview and studio tour lined up for you today! I went to Canton House Studios to meet with 15X Grammy Award Winner, Jaycen Joshua. Joshua began his career as a mix artist in 2006 when…
EPIC Studio Tour at Fab Factory | PMC Speakers Immersive Audio
I cannot seem to escape the incredible PMC Speakers and today is no different. Studio Manager, Reut Feldman takes us around STUDIO A of Fab Factory Studios with this impressive immersive setup. It boasts an Avid S6 console for Dual…
The History of FAME Studios – Interview with Rodney Hall
Today, Warren sits down with the owner and operator of the legendary Fame Studios, Rodney Hall for one last final video, this time going over the intricate history of the space. Everything from Aretha Franklin to the Allman Brothers, this space…
Artists Who Changed Music: Les Paul
In the beginning of 1957, the Ampex Corporation delivered the world’s very first 8-track tape recorder to guitarist Les Paul’s home in Mahwah, New Jersey. Comedian W.C. Fields called it ‘The Octopus,’ because it made Les Paul sound like, well,…
EP36_MIXING SCORE FOR THE MOST SUCCESSFUL UKRAINE FILM
In this special episode of MakeMineMusic, Marc Daniel Nelson goes through a special scene from the highest grossing film in Ukraine cinema history. Join Marc as he breaks down the score from Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s final film before he became president…
Touring The NEW Atmos Room With Aaron Mattes At Fab Factory
Today, we're heading back to the legendary Fab Factory Studios in LA where we meet Grammy Nominated and RIAA Platinum certified mixing engineer, Aaron Mattes (NLE Choppa, 50 Cent, Young Thug, Big Sean, Gucci Mane, Lil Baby, Polo G) at…
Tommy Lee’s Studio ‘The Atrium’ and interview with Engineer Smiley Sean
Tommy Lee’s Studio The Atrium and interview with Engineer Smiley Sean Earlier this week I went to Tommy Lee’s Studio, The Atrium to record bonus material for the Matt Starr course we've just released. We wanted to show people how…
Big Bad Sound Studio Tour
Today we have a very exciting video for you today! We recently had the opportunity to sit down the Zach Fisher from Big Bad Sound, and he gave us a tour of their incredible new space! Big Bad Sound is…
IK Multimedia Brings the Magic of Sunset Sound to Your DAW
The legendary Sunset Sound is a world famous studio where some of the most iconic music of all time has been recorded. Few studios in the world have made as much of an impact on music culture as Hollywood's Sunset…
Building a career in music – From small clubs to national tours | Interview & Studio Tour w/ Rodger Carter
Rodger Carter is one of the rare Los Angeles natives working full-time in the music industry. He began his life in professional music by playing club shows on the Sunset Strip at just 14-years-old. A drummer by trade, steady studio…
Award Winning Storytelling through Sound & Score | Interview with Lars Deutsch
Warren Huart: Hello everybody. Hope you’re doing marvelously well. I’m sitting here with Lars Deutsch. How are ya? Lars Deutsch: Nice. How are you? Warren Huart: I’m marvelous, and we’re just talking about a second ago, this is Magic Corridor…
Recording Woodwinds & Band Live – Jazz Cover of Nine Inch Nails “Hurt”
Today's video features Matt Brownlie and Daren Burns at NRG Studios, in Studio A, where they will be tracking a double jazz quartet. Studio A was custom designed by Studio Bauton Architecture. This studio features a 3o' by 40' live…
Sean Douglas: Multi-platinum Songwriter and Producer
We recently had the opportunity to sit down with our good friend Mr. Sean Douglas! It’s been a while since Sean and I have seen each other, Sean looks identical to how I remember and I have aged a bit.…
Puigchild Studio Tour with Jack Joseph Puig
I’m very excited to be back with Jack Joseph Puig at his studio "Puigchild Studios!"- As usual, Jack is looking incredibly dapper. If you don't know Jack, he's one of the most recognized names in the industry. The Grammy-winning, multi-platinum…
Genelec’s The Ones & Look Inside Metropolis Studio A
In this episode, my wife and I traveled to Metropolis Studios to see the unveiling of new Genelec Speakers. You’ll hear all about it plus a tour of Metropolis Studio in the video below! Metropolis Studios was built and opened…
Butch Walker: Songwriter & Record Producer | Studio Tour & Interview
Butch Walker is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. He was born in Georgia and currently splits his time between Nashville and Los Angeles. In the late '80s and early '90s, he played lead guitar for a glam metal called SouthGang. Butch was…
PhantomFocus System: Studio Tour with Carl Tatz
Carl Tatz is an award winning studio designer and principal of Nashville-based Carl Tatz Designs. Carl draws his expertise as a studio designer and acoustician from over thirty years of experience as a GRAMMY-nominated engineer/producer, award-winning studio owner (Recording Arts),…
Vance Powell: Multi GRAMMY Winning Engineer, Mixer, & Producer
Vance Powell is 6x GRAMMY winning recording/mixing engineer and record producer. He's based in Nashville where he works out of Sputnik Sound alongside studio owner and fellow GRAMMY-winning producer, engineer, and songwriter, Mitch Dane. We met with Vance to talk about…
Jacquire King: GRAMMY-Winning Producer, Engineer, and Mixer
Jacquire King is an amazing producer, engineer, and mixer based near Nashville, Tennessee. Over the course of his career he’s worked with: Kings of Leon, Tom Waits, James Bay, Kaleo, Modest Mouse, You Me At Six, Buddy Guy, Norah Jones, Of…
Harmony Studio Tour and Setup by Pro Audio LA
As you most likely already know, we have two studios we work from. Most of the time I’m at spitfire Studios, but part of the time I’m at Harmony Studios. Over the last few weeks, we have upgraded the whole…
Focal Factory Tour: Building Studio Monitors From Scratch
Focal, headquartered in Saint-Étienne, France, was founded in 1979 by Jacques Mahul. The basis of the company was formed in the workshop of a family-run SME (small to medium enterprise) which specialized in precision mechanics. At the time, only Mahul and…
The World Famous Hansa Studios in Berlin (Studio Tour)
Hansa Studios started in the early '60s as a small recording space in the headquarters of Hansa Music Production. The Hansa Records label was founded in 1962, a year after construction of the Berlin Wall, by brothers Peter and Thomas Meisel. From…
Tom Holkenborg, aka Junkie XL: Multi-Platinum Producer & Film Composer
Tom Holkenborg, aka Junkie XL, is a GRAMMY-nominated and multi-platinum producer, film scorer, and multi-instrumentalist. His musical style sets him right at the cutting edge of contemporary music, and his approach to film composition is a refreshing spin on the…
UA Apollo X w/ Two Door Cinema Club @ Air Studios
As you can probably tell from the video, my voice is super hoarse right now, and that’s from travelling! We spent a few days in the UK with Universal Audio at AIR studios Lyndhurst. AIR studios is short for Associated…
Rare & Obscure Gear (Blackbird Studio Tour)
While we were in Nashville for the Produce Like A Pro Academy Masterclass, we had a chance to take a tour of the wonderful Blackbird Studios! We’ve done tours of this studio in the past, but this year Mark Rubel…
Welcome to 1979: A Nashville Studio Like No Other
Welcome to 1979 is one of Nashville’s finest, most unique recording studios–not only in name! Established by husband and wife duo Chris and Yoli Mara, the studio is currently celebrating its 10th birthday in 2018. The massive 13,000 square-foot facility…
Mara Machines: A Brief Explanation by Chris Mara
Mara Machines was officially founded as a company in 2008, but the seeds were planted about 10 years prior to that. I moved to Nashville in the summer of 1998 for an internship at a recording studio, which featured a…
Mixing with SSL Plugins (Brainworx SSL 4000 Review/Giveaway)
a Rafflecopter giveaway During a live stream a couple of days ago, I decided to try a brand new plugin by Plugin Alliance; the Brainworx SSL 4000. In today’s video I open up a session and mix with all 3…
Infrasonic Sound Studio Tour w/ Pete Lyman & Dave Gardner
Infrasonic Sound is a mastering studio owned by Pete Lyman and operated by himself and fellow engineer Dave Gardner. The studio first opened its doors in Los Angeles 14 years ago and has recently expanded to a second location in…
Richard Furch Interview and Studio Tour
Talking with Richard is fantastic, he is humble, a huge fan of music and has a thirst for knowledge. He is someone who is always looking to improve! In fact he’s taken many of our courses and watches our videos…
Dave Pensado Interview and Fab Factory Studio Tour
This week we had the opportunity to tour the Fab Factory Recording Studio and speak with each of the fantastic engineers working there–including the wonderful Dave Pensado! The Fab Factory is a 4-room, 3-booth studio owned by Shaun Fabos. Right…
Recording at Abbey Road – Live Q&A with Jerry Hammack
Hello Lovely people! My good friend Jerry Hammack was kind enough to take a couple of hours on a Friday and sit down to talk with us and answer questions about the Beatles. Jerry is an expert on the recording…
AfterMaster Audio Labs Tour with Shelly Yakus
Shelly Yakus is one of the greatest recording and mixing engineers of all time. Not only that, but he is also a dear friend, and one of the nicest guys you'll meet. He's worked with many of the biggest names…
Ken Sluiter Recording Studio Tour
Hello lovely people! A few years ago my friend, Brad Wood, introduced me to Ken Sluiter. Ken Sluiter is a recording engineer, producer, and mixer out of Chicago. He moved to Los Angeles in 2003, where he worked alongside legendary producers…
Jonathan Wilson’s home studio & a look at his Cadac console
Jonathan Wilson is a Los Angeles based musician, singer songwrtier, producer, engineer and mixer. Jonathan is an incredibly skilled musician and he has yet to find an instrument that he cannot play. He runs owns and maintains Fivestar Studios based…