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.academy⁠00:00:00 From Guitar Enthusiast to Producer00:12:50 The Art of Salvage Mixing00:16:28 Navigating the Music Industry: Building Relationships in L.A.00:28:28 Exploring Sound Design with EDM and Pop00:40:19 Evolving Music Trends in the 2000s00:43:52 The Breakthrough Track that Changed Everything00:51:07 Collaborating on Call of Duty Soundtrack01:03:20 Common Denominators of Hit SongsFOLLOW JOEL & URM:⁠https://www.instagram.com/joelwanasek/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/urmacademy/⁠WEBSITES:⁠https://www.urmpodcast.com/⁠⁠https://urm.academy/

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.academy⁠IN THIS EPISODE:00:09:46 Breaking into the L.A. Music Scene00:14:30 The Value of Being Easy to Work With00:23:34 The Art of Mastering in Music Production00:28:12 Navigating Music Industry Dynamics in LA00:32:39 The Ego-less Approach of Young Bands00:42:01 Importance of Registering with SoundExchange00:46:29 Understanding Music Royalties and SoundExchange01:00:37 Software vs. Hardware in Music Mixing01:05:19 Passion for Music Production and Sonic Mastery01:10:18 The Journey to Pursuing Music Full-TimegFOLLOW EYAL, JOEL & URM:⁠https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joelwanasek/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/urmacademy/⁠WEBSITES:⁠https://www.urmpodcast.com/⁠⁠https://urm.academy/

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 FOLLOW EYAL, JOEL & URM: https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/ https://www.instagram.com/joelwanasek/ https://www.instagram.com/urmacademy/ WEBSITES: 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 FOLLOW JOEL & URM: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joelwanasek/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/urmacademy/⁠ WEBSITES: ⁠https://www.urmpodcast.com/⁠ ⁠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: https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/ https://www.instagram.com/joelwanasek/ https://www.instagram.com/urmacademy/ WEBSITES: https://www.urmpodcast.com/ https://urm.academy/