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The “key spikes” technique [w/ Machine + Lamb Of God]

Want ULTIMATE control?? Try this!

The legendary Machine (Lamb Of God, Clutch, Suicide Silence, Fall Out Boy) shows his unique technique of using MIDI “key spikes” to trigger gates, compressors, samples and all kinds of other things in a mix for ultimate control over everything (without relying on the dynamics of the actual sounds themselves)– this one is a GAMECHANGER!

How to use MIDI “key spikes” to trigger gates, compressors, samples & more! w/ Machine the producer

Machine shows his unique technique of using MIDI “key spikes” to trigger gates, compressors, samples and all kinds of other things in a mix for ultimate control over everything (without relying on the dynamics of the actual sounds themselves).

He starts by creating a phase-accurate MIDI notes for EVERY drum hit in the session, then prints that to audio and uses the audio as the input to the various plugins. He demonstrates the key spikes technique using Logic Pro X, but the same general approach should work in any DAW.

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Nail The MixNail The Mix is our online mixing school that gives you REAL multi-tracks from REAL bands, plus a mixing class from the producer who recorded it. Past guests include Periphery, Gojira, Meshuggah, Machine Head, A Day To Remember and Bring Me The Horizon. Join now for instant access!

EP196 | Mixcritmonday Opeth Edition

We’re back with Mixcritmonday to make sure you guys are getting the guidance you need to slay your mixes of Opeth’s “Heir Apparent.”
Watch The Video Edition Of The Podcast

“Retain all the shimmering magic and get rid of the white noise and it’ll make your pets much happier.” – John Douglass

ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

16:14 Making sure you don’t crush dynamics in a song in which they’re essential
18:24 Watching out for phase between vocal tracks
20:02 A/Bing the low end of double bass sections of the song
31:07 Watching out for how extra instrumentation sounds when it comes in
39:48 Painful snare
47:12 Avoiding crispy sounding high end in guitar tracks
And much, much more

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Nobody cares about your gear! [ The Career Builder Show ]

Don’t make the #1 marketing mistake!

If you’re building a website, portfolio or figuring out how to promote yourself and your studio, please PLEASE do not lead with your gear list!

The fact of the matter is that nobody really cares about your gear– what they care about is YOU! They want to know that they can trust you as a valuable partner in the creative process, that you will help them bring their art to life. They may not be able to tell you this, but it’s ultimately what clients care about in their heart (even if they don’t know it).

Nobody cares about your gear! [ The Career Builder Show ]

The fact of the matter is that nobody really cares about your studio’s gear– what they care about is YOU! They want to know that they can trust you as a valuable partner in the creative process, that you will help them bring their art to life.

A couple things to think about:

  • You want clients to come to you because of your SOUND, not your gear collection! So you want to lead with that front and center… if they fall in love with your sound, they’ll care much less about how you get there.
  • You can’t own every piece of gear in the world, nor should you want to. So ultimately, playing the gear game is a losing battle because someone will always be able to say, “Yeah, but you don’t have [insert obscure piece of gear].”
  • Yes, you will encounter some artists who care about gear… but do you really think they know what they’re talking about when it comes to gear? And if they don’t know what they’re talk about, why would you try to please them knowing that they’re poorly informed?
  • And lastly, yes, you will sometimes find a band that cares about gear AND knows what they’re talking about. So just rent some time at a nice studio that has all the gear you need! You don’t need to own it all yourself.

And just to be clear, this isn’t us yelling at you and scolding you about what your website looks like– the point is that we want you to understand and believe that YOU are the most valuable part of your studio, not a microphone or compressor or guitar amp 

Nail The MixNail The Mix is our online mixing school that gives you REAL multi-tracks from REAL bands, plus a mixing class from the producer who recorded it. Past guests include Periphery, Gojira, Meshuggah, Machine Head, A Day To Remember and Bring Me The Horizon. Join now for instant access!

EP184 | Dan Korneff

It’s been a long time coming, and we finally have Dan Korneff back to talk dealing with being your own worst enemy, analog setups, and knowing your gear inside and out.

Dan is the definition of renaissance man when it comes to audio. Not only is he a mastermind when it comes to production, but he’s also hands on with creating hardware and plugins. He’s truly inspirational for anyone looking to embody the entrepreneurial spirit.

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“At a certain point, you just have to be happy with what you’re doing, and not really care about what anybody else says or what anyone else is doing. Just live in the moment and make whatever you’re working on currently the best thing you’ve ever done.” – Dan Korneff

ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

3:00 Dan’s Classic PCB venture, starting a business on his own
9:30 Learning coding, hardware design, knowing what’s going on under the hood of your business/product
16:00 Dan’s opinion on analog vs digital processing, being involved in both sides
20:00 Analog SSL console mixing setups
26:00 Not reading YouTube comments
36:00 Dealing with self doubt
51:00 Candiria’s guitar/bass relationship, single coil tones for metal
54:00 Paramore’s ‘Riot’ drum sample release
56:00 Dan’s book recommendation: ‘The Art of Electronics’ by Horowitz and Hill
And much, much more

Links:

DanKorneff.com
The Art of Electronics
URM Podcast Episode 8 with Dan
URM Podcast Tips & Tricks 1 with Dan 

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EP87 | Dear Eyal

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

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

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“I have no hobbies. I’ve never understood what it’s like to do something just for fun. I’m in it to win.” – Eyal Levi

THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

– How to make sure lightning doesn’t cause your studio to burn down
– Eyal’s method for recording acoustic guitar
– Tips for getting a job at a studio
– The potential for new Daath
– How fast you should be at mixing
– And much, much more

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