52 Cues Podcast Dave Kropf

Reach out! Let us know your questions & comments.The quest: showcase your particular, extraordinary abilities! Whether your strength lies in crafting compelling rhythms, enchanting melodies, masterful mixing, innovative sound design, or anything in between, in this episode we listen to the 10 submissions and you get to vote!Voting is open through June 9!https://www.52cues.com/voteWatch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/ZTnDzugndvwJoin the 12-week Mastermind with small group ac...

Reach out! Let us know your questions & comments.Now, I know what you're thinking—you’re probably sick of hearing about AI. I know I’m sick of talking about AI and the constant handwringing about it, but recent events have brought AI screaming to the forefront. During a recent live stream, I used Sumo AI to generate a custom reference track, but after the session, I was hit with not one, not two, but four copyright notices for the same section of the AI-generated drum loop.Yeah, we've got...

Reach out! Let us know your questions & comments.In this episode of the 52 Cues Podcast, Dave continues his interview with Roy Matz of the Sync Gems podcast and Roy discusses the challenge of overcommitting and the importance of authenticity in the sync industry. He shares how his passion for superhero movies fuels his music career and reflects on balancing creative expression with commercial demands. Watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/gItND8GfkRMSync Gems Podcasthttps://roymat...

Reach out! Let us know your questions & comments.In this episode of the 52 Cues podcast, we chat with Roy Matz of the Sync Gems podcast about his transition from beatboxing to music production and the importance of authenticity in the industry. We explore personal growth, recognizing when to move on from past identities, and the significance of setting goals.Watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/8XJwSmHrxeQ00:00 - Intro & welcome02:23 - Weekly check-in06:32 - Main Topic: Mutua...

Reach out! Let us know your questions & comments.In this live Q&A episode of the 52 Cues podcast, Dave tackles questions on the importance of reference tracks, offering tips on using them creatively while analyzing harmonic structures, instrumental textures, and rhythmic languages. He also talks about LUFS targets for quiet music, layering strategies for various cue types, managing low-end frequencies in hip-hop, the impact of AI on music, and the evolving role of analog vs. digital e...

Reach out! Let us know your questions & comments.In this episode, Dave Kropf explores lessons from Star Wars that can be applied to production and library music. He discusses the importance of using references effectively, the developmental journey from novice to expert, and the balance between artistry and commercial viability.Watch this episode on YouTube!https://youtu.be/7yFNZFZ7uqk00:00 - Intro & welcome01:28 - Weekly check-in08:03 - Main Topic: 5 Career Lessons I Learned From Sta...