223 episodes

Join SonicScoop's Justin Colletti and guests to explore best practices for running a creative business in audio, music and other creative fields.

From tips and tutorials on music production and audio engineering, to business masterclasses, interviews with heavy hitting producers, engineers, researchers, journalists, creative entrepreneurs and more, the weekly SonicScoop podcast is unlike any other.

The SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of Music SonicScoop

    • Arts
    • 4.9 • 153 Ratings

Join SonicScoop's Justin Colletti and guests to explore best practices for running a creative business in audio, music and other creative fields.

From tips and tutorials on music production and audio engineering, to business masterclasses, interviews with heavy hitting producers, engineers, researchers, journalists, creative entrepreneurs and more, the weekly SonicScoop podcast is unlike any other.

    Mastering the Car Check: How to Get Great Mixes Everywhere

    Mastering the Car Check: How to Get Great Mixes Everywhere

    Why does your mix sound OK in the studio, but terrible in the car? 

    ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com
    ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com
    ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com
    ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com
    ►✅Become a channel member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEKv3KIZoZrjv2LymD3iMg/join 

    Justin Colletti looks through the lens of the "Car Check" to help you figure out why your mixes won't translate to other systems, and what you can do about it.


    ►Get the free mastering workshop: https://sonicscoop.com/Mastering101
    ►Get the free mixing workshop: https://sonicscoop.com/MixHabits ►Win free stuff at https://sonicscoop.com/contest

    • 34 min
    Mix Breakdown: Soundgarden "Black Hole Sun"

    Mix Breakdown: Soundgarden "Black Hole Sun"

    What makes this mix great? Justin Colletti analyzes the mix, production and arrangement for Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun".

    Check out all courses here:
    ►Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com
    ►EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com
    ►Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com
    ►Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com

    ►Become a Member! Join this channel for access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEKv3KIZoZrjv2LymD3iMg/join Soundgarden's

    Superunknown stands the test of time with some S-Tier rock mixes that sound amazing on any good system. Mixed by Brendan O'Brien and produced with Michael Beinhorn, songs like "Black Hole Sun" and "Fell On Black Days" get just about everything right that a rock mix can get right. There are a ton of lessons to be learned here about relative levels between vocals, kick, snare, tom and guitars in the genre, exactly how to use panning to enhance the stereo filed and a lot more. Big thanks to Soundtoys, Lewitt Audio and Ultimate Support for making this episode possible.

    ►See free audio tutorial videos with Justin here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3yghKGBjggTkBYyc-1_larMT6K4rGwmr
    ►Get the free mastering workshop: https://sonicscoop.com/Mastering101

    • 59 min
    Mix Breakdown: Britney Spears "Toxic"

    Mix Breakdown: Britney Spears "Toxic"

    Justin Colletti analyzes the mix, production and arrangement for Britney Spears' smash hit "Toxic" to show what makes it work so brilliantly well. Check out all courses here:

    ►Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com
    ►EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com
    ►Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com
    ►Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com

    • 57 min
    Best New Audio Gear of 2024: NAMM Edition

    Best New Audio Gear of 2024: NAMM Edition

    Justin Colletti shares his picks for the best new pro audio and music gear for the studio from NAMM 2024. Includes headphones, microphones, plugins, hardware and more. 

    Check out all courses here:
    ►Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com
    ►EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com
    ►Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com
    ►Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com

    • 54 min
    Mix Breakdown: Pharrell Williams "Happy"

    Mix Breakdown: Pharrell Williams "Happy"

    Justin Colletti analyzes the "bad" mix for Pharrell Williams "Happy" to show what makes it great.

    Check out all courses here:
    ►Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com
    ►EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com
    ►Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com
    ►Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com

    • 49 min
    What (Almost) Everyone Gets Wrong About Sampling Rates

    What (Almost) Everyone Gets Wrong About Sampling Rates

    There's a big misconception about how sampling rate works in audio. And we're going to put it to rest.
    Justin Colletti exposes the most pernicious myth about sample rate: That with too few samples, the shape of the original waveform can be misrepresented.
    Sine waves could turn into triangle or sawtooth waves if you tried to "draw" them using too few "dots". That this could happen seems logical, and intuitive... but is 100% wrong!
    Almost all of us assume this is what would happen at one point or another. But today Justin proves why it's wrong in three ways., and give advice on choosing the best sample rate for you.
    Check out all courses here:
    ►Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com
    ►EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com
    ►Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com
    ►Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com

    • 49 min

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