{"id":64545,"date":"2026-03-13T14:10:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T19:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/?p=64545"},"modified":"2026-03-13T14:10:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T19:10:10","slug":"inside-the-production-of-a-number-one-rock-record-with-mike-pepe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/inside-the-production-of-a-number-one-rock-record-with-mike-pepe\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside the Production of a Number One Rock Record with Mike Pepe"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"produ-leaderboard-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;margin-bottom: 30px!important;\" id=\"produ-3859069448\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-2333614162296-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/21927241144\/728x90-Leaderboard', [728,90], 'gpt-ad-2333614162296-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-2333614162296-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-2333614162296-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! ev.slot.getResponseInformation() ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\twindow.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener = true;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\tgoogletag.enableServices();\n\t\tgoogletag.display( 'gpt-ad-2333614162296-0' );\n\t} );\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"flex-video widescreen youtube\">\n<div class=\"container-lazyload preview-lazyload container-youtube js-lazyload--not-loaded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pT8EvSXXDWE\" class=\"lazy-load-youtube preview-lazyload preview-youtube\" data-video-title=\"Producing An Alt Rock Billboard #1 With Michael Pepe\" title=\"Play video &quot;Producing An Alt Rock Billboard #1 With Michael Pepe&quot;\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pT8EvSXXDWE<\/a><noscript>Video can&#8217;t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pT8EvSXXDWE\" title=\"Producing An Alt Rock Billboard #1 With Michael Pepe\">Producing An Alt Rock Billboard #1 With Michael Pepe (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pT8EvSXXDWE)<\/a><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"270\">What does it really take to turn a simple idea into a hit record?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"495\">In this new Pro Mix Academy masterclass, producer, writer, and mixer\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/promixacademy.com\/course\/produce-a-number-one-rock-record-with-mike-pepe\"><strong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"354\">Mike Pepe<\/strong>\u00a0takes us inside the production of\u00a0<em data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"423\">\u201cGet the Message\u201d by The Paradox<\/em><\/a>, a song he co-wrote and produced that reached number one on the charts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"996\">Filmed in Mike\u2019s studio in Lake Balboa, California, the course offers a rare opportunity to explore a commercially successful record from the inside out. Rather than focusing on theory, Mike opens the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"727\">actual multitrack session<\/strong>\u00a0and walks through the real decisions behind the song\u2019s writing, arrangement, and production. The same session was later sent to legendary mixer\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\">Tom Lord-Alge<\/span>, making this a true behind-the-scenes look at how a modern rock record comes together.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"996\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1go4otq\" data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1033\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64547 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.17.04-AM-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"604\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.17.04-AM-scaled.png 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.17.04-AM-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.17.04-AM-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.17.04-AM-1536x860.png 1536w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.17.04-AM-2048x1146.png 2048w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.17.04-AM-80x45.png 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.17.04-AM-320x179.png 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.17.04-AM-304x170.png 304w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.17.04-AM-268x150.png 268w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.17.04-AM-770x431.png 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.17.04-AM-40x22.png 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.17.04-AM-160x90.png 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.17.04-AM-20x11.png 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.17.04-AM-640x358.png 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.17.04-AM-608x340.png 608w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.17.04-AM-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.17.04-AM-536x300.png 536w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.17.04-AM-16x9.png 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.17.04-AM-385x215.png 385w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.17.04-AM-1540x862.png 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1go4otq\" data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1033\">From First Riff to Finished Song<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1272\"><a href=\"https:\/\/promixacademy.com\/course\/produce-a-number-one-rock-record-with-mike-pepe\">Mike begins by explaining<\/a> how the track started with a simple guitar riff during a collaborative writing session with the band. From there, the song evolved through several revisions as the arrangement and energy of the track took shape.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1453\">One of the key themes throughout the course is\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1363\">how collaboration shapes great records<\/strong>, with different writers and musicians contributing ideas that help refine the final song.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"l1xu5t\" data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1485\">Building the Rhythm Section<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1642\">A strong rhythm section sits at the heart of the production. Mike breaks down how the drums, bass, and percussion work together to drive the track forward.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1897\">Programmed drums were used during the writing phase, helping establish the groove and structure before live drums were added for feel and energy. Layered drum samples and tuned percussion were then introduced to add depth and motion throughout the song.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2050\">The bass plays a particularly important role, acting as a motif that signals transitions between sections while helping the chorus explode with energy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2050\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1np6cod\" data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2083\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-64548 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.18.55-AM-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"977\" height=\"529\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.18.55-AM-scaled.png 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.18.55-AM-150x81.png 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.18.55-AM-768x416.png 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.18.55-AM-1536x832.png 1536w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.18.55-AM-2048x1109.png 2048w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.18.55-AM-80x43.png 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.18.55-AM-320x173.png 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.18.55-AM-314x170.png 314w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.18.55-AM-277x150.png 277w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.18.55-AM-770x417.png 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.18.55-AM-40x22.png 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.18.55-AM-160x87.png 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.18.55-AM-20x11.png 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.18.55-AM-640x347.png 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.18.55-AM-628x340.png 628w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.18.55-AM-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.18.55-AM-554x300.png 554w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.18.55-AM-17x9.png 17w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.18.55-AM-385x209.png 385w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.18.55-AM-1540x834.png 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1np6cod\" data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2083\">Designing a Powerful Low End<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2242\">One of the defining features of the song is its huge low end. Mike explains how he layered multiple bass sources to create depth while keeping the mix clear.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2468\">Using synth tools like\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\">Serum<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\">SubLab XL<\/span>, he adds stereo width and sub-frequency weight that makes the chorus hit hard without overwhelming the rest of the track.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"14kpe67\" data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2505\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-64549 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.22.15-AM-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"972\" height=\"545\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.22.15-AM-scaled.png 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.22.15-AM-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.22.15-AM-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.22.15-AM-1536x861.png 1536w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.22.15-AM-2048x1148.png 2048w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.22.15-AM-80x45.png 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.22.15-AM-320x179.png 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.22.15-AM-303x170.png 303w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.22.15-AM-268x150.png 268w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.22.15-AM-770x432.png 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.22.15-AM-40x22.png 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.22.15-AM-160x90.png 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.22.15-AM-20x11.png 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.22.15-AM-640x359.png 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.22.15-AM-607x340.png 607w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.22.15-AM-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.22.15-AM-535x300.png 535w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.22.15-AM-16x9.png 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.22.15-AM-385x216.png 385w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-11.22.15-AM-1540x863.png 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 972px) 100vw, 972px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"14kpe67\" data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2505\">Huge Guitars with a Simple Setup<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2582\">Surprisingly, the guitar production behind the record is relatively simple.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2865\">Rather than relying on large studio setups, the guitars were recorded directly through a DI into Pro Tools and shaped using plug-ins. Many of the tones were created with\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\">STL ToneHub<\/span>, using models based on the classic\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\">Soldano SLO-100<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"3019\">Through careful layering and panning, Mike builds a massive stereo guitar image using rhythm guitars, octave parts, and strategically placed lead lines.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1o7mt3m\" data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3052\">Keeping the Listener Engaged<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3124\"><a href=\"https:\/\/promixacademy.com\/course\/produce-a-number-one-rock-record-with-mike-pepe\">Another key takeaway from the course<\/a> is the importance of arrangement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3331\">Mike explains how something in the track changes every few bars, whether it\u2019s instrumentation, rhythm, or dynamics. These subtle shifts maintain momentum and keep the listener engaged from start to finish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3654\">Additional layers such as synth textures and acoustic guitars also play a role. Even when they are barely audible in the mix, they add movement and harmonic depth. 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The punch and drive of bands like\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\">Blink-182<\/span>\u00a0meet the melodic sensibility of\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\">Third Eye Blind<\/span>, helping the song sit comfortably alongside artists such as\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\">Foo Fighters<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\">Tame Impala<\/span>, and\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\">Deftones<\/span>\u00a0on alternative radio.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"10x66w8\" data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4148\">A Hit Record Made in a Home Studio<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4150\" data-end=\"4312\">Perhaps the most inspiring aspect of the production is how accessible the setup really is. Much of the song was created using a laptop, a DI guitar, and plug-ins.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4314\" data-end=\"4452\">It\u2019s a reminder that while gear can help, great records ultimately come down to\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4394\" data-end=\"4451\">taste, songwriting, and thoughtful production choices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4314\" data-end=\"4452\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"yl1k4i\" data-start=\"4454\" data-end=\"4472\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-64551 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MikePepe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1007\" height=\"566\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MikePepe.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MikePepe-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MikePepe-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MikePepe-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MikePepe-80x45.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MikePepe-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MikePepe-302x170.jpg 302w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MikePepe-267x150.jpg 267w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MikePepe-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MikePepe-40x23.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MikePepe-160x90.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MikePepe-20x11.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MikePepe-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MikePepe-1077x606.jpg 1077w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MikePepe-604x340.jpg 604w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MikePepe-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MikePepe-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MikePepe-16x9.jpg 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MikePepe-385x217.jpg 385w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MikePepe-1540x866.jpg 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1007px) 100vw, 1007px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"yl1k4i\" data-start=\"4454\" data-end=\"4472\">About Mike Pepe<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4474\" data-end=\"4765\">Mike Pepe is a writer, producer, and mixer known for his work across rock, pop, and alternative music. His production work with Taking Back Sunday on their album\u00a0<em data-start=\"4636\" data-end=\"4648\">Tidal Wave<\/em>\u00a0reached number two on the Billboard Rock chart, helping establish him as a leading figure in modern rock production.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4767\" data-end=\"5095\">He has also worked with artists including Lil Lotus, As It Is, Smrtdeath, Sydney Sprague, Anarbor, Sundressed, and Marlhy, along with bands such as Bayside, Silverstein, Emarosa, and Sick Puppies. His music has also appeared in television programmes including\u00a0<em data-start=\"5027\" data-end=\"5060\">Keeping Up With the Kardashians<\/em>,\u00a0<em data-start=\"5062\" data-end=\"5078\">The Real World<\/em>, and\u00a0<em data-start=\"5084\" data-end=\"5094\">Teen Mom<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1sx281k\" data-start=\"5097\" data-end=\"5125\">Learn the Full Production<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5127\" data-end=\"5336\">If you want to see exactly how a chart-topping rock record is built, from the songwriting session through to the final production decisions, Mike Pepe\u2019s masterclass provides a detailed look inside the process.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5338\" data-end=\"5449\">You can explore the full course at Pro Mix Academy and follow the creation of\u00a0<em data-start=\"5416\" data-end=\"5435\">\u201cGet the Message\u201d<\/em> step by step here: <a href=\"https:\/\/promixacademy.com\/course\/produce-a-number-one-rock-record-with-mike-pepe\">https:\/\/promixacademy.com\/course\/produce-a-number-one-rock-record-with-mike-pepe<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>Many thanks<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Warren Huart<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pT8EvSXXDWEVideo can&#8217;t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Producing An Alt Rock Billboard #1 With Michael Pepe (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pT8EvSXXDWE) What does it really take to turn a simple idea into a hit record? 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