Koen Heldens is a mixer for some of the most unconventional and cutting edge hip hop and R&B artists of today.
Perhaps best known for his work with XXXTentaction, Koen has worked with the likes of Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Wiz Khalifa, Sizzla, Thutmose, Lil Wayne, Missy Elliot, Dreezy and so Read more...
OK, it’s rant mode time! Justin Colletti shares some of his experiences working with mastering engineers early in his career to help illustrate what can go wrong, and what to look out for in your own projects.
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Could short videos on music and audio production be killing your gains in studio skills? Justin Colletti argues that they can. Here’s why, what to avoid, and what to try instead.
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Thom Russo joins Justin Colletti to talk about his career working with major artists from Johnny Cash, Audioslave and Eric Clapton to Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul and Macy Gray to Latin music superstars like Juanes and Enrique Iglesias.
Thom has received 16 GRAMMYs awards, worked with Rick Rubin, and regularly Read more...
Is it a good idea to mix your own recordings or master your own mixes?
Justin Colletti goes over the pros and cons of each of these approaches. He also offers some advice on how to do it right, as well as ways of thinking through when and why you Read more...
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