The SonicScoop Podcast | Mixing, Mastering, Audio Engineering and Music Production

Platinum mastering engineer Justin Colletti shares stories to help you overcome the pitfalls of DIY music production and gear making. All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com►🧠Mixer Brain: https://sonicscoop.com/mixerbrain►🧂Black Salt Plugins & Courses: https://sonicscoop.com/blacksalt CODE: SONIC25 for 25% off Big thanks to Soundtoys for helping make this podcast free to the public. Try out anything they make for free for 30 days at https://soundtoys.com

Platinum mastering engineer Justin Colletti shares stories to help you understand how mixers go wrong, and what you can do about it. Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►🧠Mixer Brain: https://sonicscoop.com/mixerbrain ►🧂Black Salt Plugins & Courses: https://sonicscoop.com/blacksalt  CODE: SONIC25 for 25% off! Big thanks to Soundtoys for supporting this channel. Try out anything they make for free at https://soundtoys.com

Justin Colletti discusses the best and worst lyrics in pop history, and how to make yours better. Courses: ►https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►🧠Mixer Brain: https://sonicscoop.com/mixerbrain ►🧂Black Salt Plugins & Courses: https://sonicscoop.com/blacksalt CODE: SONIC25Big thanks to Soundtoys for supporting this channel. Try out anything they make for free at https://soundtoys.com

Jordan Valeriote does't want you to be mixing "engineer". You can be something better. ►🚨Special 25% discount on his courses and Black Salt plugins with code SONIC25 at https://sonicscoop.com/blacksalt for a limited time! Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ► 🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►🧠Mixer Brain: https://sonicscoop.com/mixerbrain ►Big thanks to Soundtoys for helping make this free to the public! Try out anything they make for free for 30 day at https://Soundtoys.com

Shan Everett is among the most acclaimed and influential producers, engineers and mixers of working today. From his work with Alabama Shakes, Hozier, Beck, War on Drugs, Local Natives, Kasey Musgraves, Big Thief, Weezer, Miley Cyrus and more, find out what makes his mixes great. Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►🧠Mixer Brain: https://sonicscoop.com/mixerbrain ►Big thanks to Soundtoys for helping make this free to the public! Try out anything they make for free for 30 day at https://Soundtoys.com Here's a link to the Shawn Everett comparison playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2A7d0KdqWtWID0gwateYWI?si=5onBl7AlQAGQh2DOfBlkHA Check out some of my own work at the link below: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7oTw7efd6U5117UPorYjN1?si=214a9757f4eb48b4

Justin Colletti reveals how great mixers make the process easier, faster and more fun, WHILE getting better results. Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🚨Enter SECONDCHANCE2025 at checkout for an extra discount! ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►🧠Mixer Brain: https://sonicscoop.com/mixerbrain Big thanks to Soundtoys for supporting this channel. Try out anything they make for free at https://soundtoys.com

Justin Colletti talks about the main aspects of contrast in mixing and how to exploit them: Depth, Dynamics, Wetness, Width, Height. Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►🧠Mixer Brain: https://sonicscoop.com/mixerbrain  

Justin Colletti reviews the best mastered albums to find out what they have in common. Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►🧠Mixer Brain: https://sonicscoop.com/mixerbrain Big thanks to Soundtoys for supporting this channel. Try out anything they make for free at https://soundtoys.com

Join Justin Colletti as he breaks down the latest in audio engineer and music producer salaries and jobs. Article version: https://sonicscoop.com/industry-intel-2025-audio-engineer-salaries-and-jobs-report/ Courses: ►https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►🧠Mixer Brain: https://sonicscoop.com/mixerbrain

Justin Colletti reviews the best IEMs for mixing, producing, recording and even mastering, with picks from brands like Alclair Audio, 64 Audio, JH Audio, Beyerdynamic, Sennhesier, Ultimate Ears, Etymotic and more. ►Article Version: https://sonicscoop.com/the-best-iems-for-mixing/ IEM Links: ►Alclair Audio: https://sonicscoop.com/alclair ►64 Audio: https://sonicscoop.com/64Audio ►Westone https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=westone%20mach ►Sennheiser https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=sennheiser%20e100%20pro ►Beyerdynamic https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=beyerdynamic%20DT%2070 ►Etymotic https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=etymotic ►Ultimate Ears https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=ultimate%ears ►Singularity Audio Paradox: https://singularityindustries.com/products/paradox All Courses: ►https://members.sonicscoop.com ►Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►EQ Breakthroughs: https://eqbreakthroughs.com►Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com

Justin Colletti reviews the entry level budget conscious studio monitors for mixing, producing and recording, with picks from brands like ADAM Audio, Kali Audio, IK Multimedia, Presonus, JBL, Yamaha, KRK and more. ►Article Version: https://sonicscoop.com/the-best-budget-studio-monitors-ranked-all-models-compared/ Monitor Links: ►Kali Audio LP-6 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=kali%20audio%20LP6 ►ADAM Audio T5V: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=adam%20Audio%20T5V ►ADAM Audio D3V https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=adam%20audio%2d3v ►IK Multimedia iLoud Micro: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=iloud%20micro ►Avantone Mix Cubes: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=avantone%20mixcubes ►PreSonus Eris 5: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=presonus%20eris%205 ►KRK Rockit G4: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/c/3177824/794166/11319?u=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=krk%20rockit%g4 All Courses:  ►https://members.sonicscoop.com ►Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►EQ Breakthroughs: https:/eqbreakthroughs.com ►Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com

Justin Colletti shares the story behind is first platinum record as a mastering engineer. Courses: ►https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►🧠Mixer Brain: https://sonicscoop.com/mixerbrain   ►Big thanks to Soundtoys for helping make this free to the public! Try out anything they make for free for 30 day at https://Soundtoys.com

New pop producers and mixers get these things wrong in mixing more than anything else. What are they, and why? Justin Colletti dives deep. Courses: ►https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►🧠Mixer Brain: https://sonicscoop.com/mixerbrain

New mixers get this wrong in mixing more than anything else. What is it, and why? Justin Colletti dives deep.Courses: ►https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►🧠Mixer Brain: https://sonicscoop.com/mixerbrain ►Big thanks to Soundtoys for helping make this free to the public! Try out anything they make for free for 30 day at https://Soundtoys.com

Nigel Godrich is arguably one of the best producers and mixers of our era. From his work with Radiohead to Beck to Air and U2 and and more, find out what makes his mixes great.Courses: ►https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►🧠Mixer Brain: https://sonicscoop.com/mixerbrain ►Big thanks to Soundtoys for helping make this free to the public! Try out anything they make for free for 30 day at https://Soundtoys.com Here's a link to the Nigel Godrich comparison playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61keKSbBbK5TV2ZOMfjcC0?si=54e3dd8d8c784a11 Check out some of my own work at the link below: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7oTw7efd6U5117UPorYjN1?si=214a9757f4eb48b4

Seth Berman of RAD Distribution joins Justin Colletti to talk about the evolution of studio wiring and how to connect better with next generation studio tools. Thanks to RAD for being longtime supporters of this channel. Find out more about Black Lion Audio and all the RAD audio gear here: https://raddist.com/ ►✅Become a channel member here: https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com

Grammy-winning mixer and producer Jeff Ellis, knows how to slice through the nonsense and focus on what's really important in mixing. His new course "Mixer Brain" (https://sonicscoop.com/mixerbrain) is about making a meaningful impact on this mix by approaching the craft less like a labcoat-wearing technician and more like a true audio artist. Join Jeff as he talks to SonicScoop's Justin Colletti about all things production, mixing and audio... and maybe a little bit about katanas, jiu jitsu, samurai and more. All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com►🧠Mixer Brain: https://sonicscoop.com/mixerbrain ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com

Brian Eno is famous for producing and mixing for artists like David Bowie, INXS, Daniel Lanois, Devo, Coldplay, Roxy Music, David Byrne, Laurie Anderson and more. His unusual approach to production, and his "Oblique Strategies" are influential to this day. But why? ►✅ Get Courses and Mix Feedback at https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚 Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛 Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊 Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►See free audio tutorial videos with Justin here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3yghKGBjggTkBYyc-1_larMT6K4rGwmr Get Oblique Strategies decks here: https://enoshop.co.uk/products/oblique-strategies?variant=51221629501780 Free online version here: https://ob-strat.netlify.app

Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" is one of the most enduring albums of its era. But why? And what does the mix and the production get right? We'll explore its masterful use of reverb, and much more. ►✅ Get Courses and Membership at https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚 Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com►🎛 Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊 Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com

Dua Lipa's smash hit "Levitating" is cited as a production and mix reference for producers, engineers and artists far outside the pop genre her music lives in. Why, and what can we learn from what this mix gets right? ►✅ Get Courses and Membership at https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚 Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛 Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊 Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com