Episodes
Episode 74 - Q&A w/ Jon Castelli
Producing/mixing and communicating on a tight deadline. How do you deal with mental health? Big, bright pop vocals. Dialing-in attack/release on compressors. The Gracie Abrams record.
Episode 73 - Jon Castelli
How does Jon’s Attack Wall setup compare to a normal room? How do A-list records come out so loud? How much did you guys charge when you were first starting? Moving to LA. What does co-mixing look like? What piece of gear can’t you live without? What are the first things you approach in a mix?
Episode 72 - The Future of LWMR
The future of LWMR. Controlling Midrange. As a mixer how do you present an edit you wish to make?
Episode 71 - Jon Castelli
How do album mix notes work? How do you familiarize yourself with a new genre? How much do you think about what is happening at the moment in music? What’s more important: your discography or getting a degree? How to maintain community in multiple cities? Why do headphones mixes sound poor on other sources? What do you do when you’ve overcooked a mix?
Episode 70 - Bainz
Mixing Young Thug’s album ‘Punk’. What do you do after a large album is released? How did you get into Thug’s world? How do I get my break? How do I get gigs? Who’s next at YSL? How do you adapt to new music? How do you prep at a new studio? Target loudness. Space for mono guitar tracks. Verb and delay effects.
Episode 69 - Jon Castelli
Good studio foods for long sessions. The most challenging instrument or thing to mix. Would you recommend your career to other people? Which new Macbook Pro should a producer get? Pitching audio. Monitor controllers.
