Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast

Joey Doherty, a producer and sound designer, joins Joel on the URM Podcast.

URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at ⁠https://urm.academy⁠

00:00:00 From Guitar Enthusiast to Producer
00:12:50 The Art of Salvage Mixing
00:16:28 Navigating the Music Industry: Building Relationships in L.A.
00:28:28 Exploring Sound Design with EDM and Pop
00:40:19 Evolving Music Trends in the 2000s
00:43:52 The Breakthrough Track that Changed Everything
00:51:07 Collaborating on Call of Duty Soundtrack
01:03:20 Common Denominators of Hit Songs

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Hiram Hernandez is a top billboard charting Songwriter/Producer. He joins Joel on the URM Podcast.

URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at ⁠https://urm.academy⁠

IN THIS EPISODE:
00:09:46 Breaking into the L.A. Music Scene
00:14:30 The Value of Being Easy to Work With
00:23:34 The Art of Mastering in Music Production
00:28:12 Navigating Music Industry Dynamics in LA
00:32:39 The Ego-less Approach of Young Bands
00:42:01 Importance of Registering with SoundExchange
00:46:29 Understanding Music Royalties and SoundExchange
01:00:37 Software vs. Hardware in Music Mixing
01:05:19 Passion for Music Production and Sonic Mastery
01:10:18 The Journey to Pursuing Music Full-Timeg

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Curt Martin, a producer, songwriter, and mixing engineer based in LA, joins Eyal and Joel on the URM Podcast.

URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:10:37 - Pursuing a Career in Music

00:17:09 - The Grind and Self-Marketing in the Music Industry

00:24:54 - Meeting Matty Beats and Developing a Partnership

00:31:39 - The Influence of Pop Music on Metal And Rock Engineers

00:38:24 - Working with the Backstreet Boys

00:41:49 - Taking the Leap and Grinding to Learn ProTools

00:49:09 - Embracing Disaster Sessions

00:52:45 - Common Denominators of a Hit Song

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https://www.urmpodcast.com/

https://urm.academy/

Maor Appelbaum, a legendary mastering engineer, joins Joel on the URM Podcast.

URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at ⁠https://urm.academy

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00:00 Developing Listening Skills  

00:06:14 Testing Audio Gear: Analog vs Digital  

00:13:24 Evolution from Mixing Engineer to Mastering Engineer  

00:26:41 The Challenges of Solo Careers in Music  

00:33:30 Developing Your Unique Sound as a Mastering Engineer

00:40:07 Importance of Quantity in Early Career  

00:58:50 Understanding Audio Converters and Workflow Choices

01:04:49 Investing in Audio Gear for Professional Growth  

01:17:35 Music Production Pricing Strategies

01:22:42 Indie Labels and Payment Terms

01:29:06 Effective Communication in Speed Mixing

01:35:01 Importance of Song Placement in Albums

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⁠https://urm.academy/

Phil Pluskota (Sonic Assault Studios) is an engineer, producer, and mixer from Central Florida who is known for his devastatingly sick guitar tones.

URM Academy is the world’s best online school for metal music producers, with hundreds of tutorials and artists including Meshuggah, Bring Me The Horizon, and Lorna Shore as well as mixers like Will Putney, Tom Lord-Alge, Buster Odeholm and dozens more. Join now at https://urm.academy

In This Episode:

00:00:00 Exploring Guitar Tone with Phil Pluskota

00:03:31 The Futility of Internet Arguments

00:07:08 Guitar Amp and Cab Combinations for Mixing

00:17:25 Tips for Microphone Placement on Guitar Cabs

00:20:43 The Importance of Room Ambiance in Metal Music

00:24:23 The Debate on Reverb in Mixing

00:33:31 Andrew Wade's Guitar Technique

00:37:39 Exploring the 5150 Amp and Its Popularity

00:44:10 Comparing Guitar Pickups in a Mix

00:47:38 Rapid Fire Gear Q&A

FOLLOW EYAL, JOEL & URM:

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https://www.urmpodcast.com/

https://urm.academy/