Category: Season 2 – February

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.

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“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

Links:

Jacob’s website
Hansen Studios

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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!

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“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

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“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.

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

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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.

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“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

The Studio

Drum Room A

 

Band Apartment

 

Eyal’s Control Room

 

Drum Room B

 

Vocal Booth

 

The gold floors in the studio

 

A closer look at the fiber optic panels

 

More lighted panels in the drum room

 

 

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