# mixmasterbundle com (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover mixmasterbundle com. Page: Feed: --- ## [RSR571 Brian Moncarz - Mixing Rock Drums for Bob Ezrin, Alice Cooper & Our Lady Peace](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-08-14 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ Have you ever wondered whether a killer drum sound starts with the right mic placement and kit selection, or if it’s something you can still craft in the mix? Or maybe you’re curious about how much room tone, mic choice, and tuning actually influence the final impact of your drums? My guest today is Brian Moncarz , a Toronto-based producer and mixer who’s played a pivotal role in shaping the sound… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/11f57e49-f0df-4130-9d44-c6de40f888b2.mp3) ## [RSR570 Jordie Lane - Writing and Producing Great Songs from the Road, Circus, and Joshua Tree](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-08-07 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What does it really take to make your best record by embracing limitations and finding creativity in the constraints? My guest today is Jordie Lane , a Nashville-based Australian indie roots artist, songwriter, and producer. With a background that includes performing at the Sydney Opera House, composing for TV comedy, and touring with legends like Billy Bragg and Old Crow Medicine Show, Jordie… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d50a3fc3-fd5e-47fd-82ac-a36b0fa53de0.mp3) ## [RSR569 Vance Powell - Baking It In, Atmos Truth, Tiny Amps, and One-Take Magic](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-07-31 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What happens when you stop calling it pre-production and just start making the record? My guest today is Vance Powell , multi-Grammy-winning producer, mixer, and engineer from Sputnik Sound in Nashville - and the most frequent guest in RSR history, now returning for his seventh appearance on the show. Vance has been with us since episode RSR002, and once again he brings an incredible combination… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0641098b-dd72-475d-b89c-f6b343e359d8.mp3) ## [RSR568 Kevin White - Songs of Apollo, NASA, & Music That Went to Space](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-07-24 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What happens when you realize the soundtrack of space travel isn’t science fiction - it’s real music carried aboard real missions? My guest today is Kevin White, Nashville educator, musician, and creator of Songs of Apollo - a documentary project that explores the real relationship between music and space exploration. This isn’t just a story about composers imagining the cosmos. It’s a story about… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0a300ab6-6add-42fd-80f8-de45adacf205.mp3) ## [RSR567 Micah Tawlks - Co-Writing, Mixing, Blackbird Sessions & Capturing Ideas Before They Disappear](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-07-17 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What happens when you start writing, producing, and mixing like the forest, not the trees, and you leave your worries behind? My guest today is Micah Tawlks - producer, mixer, songwriter, and artist based in Nashville, working out of his home studio in Whites Creek. Micah first joined us back on RSR324, and he’s back to go even deeper into the intersection of writing, recording, and mixing. He’s… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/29534f0a-0e20-4ca9-b6d2-9c06b1d5e168.mp3) ## [RSR566 Toby Suess - Saving Home and Pro Studios from Nashville to Nevada!](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-07-10 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What happens when you build a studio in an industrial zone…and still end up in court for making records? My guest today is Toby Suess , drummer, engineer, and owner of Tinroof Recording in Fallon, Nevada - a studio that started as nothing more than a rehearsal space and grew into a full hybrid recording room with a killer drum sound. Toby has recorded everything from punk bands to… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/eb461108-b0f7-495a-ba75-7e273a4377b0.mp3) ## [RSR565 - Jason Lehning - Mixing Vocals, Low-End Decisions, Writers’ Rooms & Keeping It Fun](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-07-03 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What happens when you finally stop chasing every plugin and build a mix workflow that actually works? My guest today is Grammy-winning mixer, producer, and musician Jason Lehning , returning to the show after RSR074. If the name sounds familiar, it should - we’ve also had his brother Jordan (RSR104) and his dad Kyle (RSR094), the legendary producer behind Randy Travis. Jason grew up in studios and… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/692ae8a1-1519-405b-acfd-5522063e9ded.mp3) ## [RSR 564 - Packy Lundholm - Writing, Producing & Recording Yourself at Home](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-06-26 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What happens when a Chicago multi-instrumentalist with power-pop roots, psychedelic instincts, and indie-folk sensitivity lands in Nashville with a home studio, a loop pedal, and a fearless creative streak? What happens when a Chicago multi-instrumentalist with power-pop roots, psychedelic instincts, and indie-folk sensitivity lands in Nashville with a home studio, a loop pedal, and a fearless… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/be8558a0-1829-4a8f-835d-c66f137fb8c9.mp3) ## [RSR563 - Bobby Bare Jr - Why Monk Songs Come From a Disco Heart and Other Unicorn Sightings](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-06-19 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ Why do your deepest, most emotional songs come out better when you stop trying so hard? In this episode, I sit down with Nashville legend Bobby Bare Jr. - fearless songwriter, creative instigator, touring bassist for Guided By Voices, and the son of Country Music Hall of Famer Bobby Bare. This conversation is a masterclass in real creativity, free of pretension and full of joy, humor, wisdom, and… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bebd6876-d87e-4204-9309-f5b4e89d5efe.mp3) ## [RSR562 - Piper Payne - Crafting Vinyl Records With Care for Indie Artists](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-06-12 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What do you actually need to know BEFORE you press your vinyl record… and what mistakes will totally ruin it? In this episode, Piper Payne returns to take us way deeper into the real-world physics, workflows, and decisions behind vinyl mastering and pressing. We dig into how your mixes translate onto a lacquer, why the inside of a record behaves differently from the outside, and what you should… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d150d67f-6aa1-4d45-aafe-a4df38e07883.mp3) ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KwUv9VeILjuS) _2026-06-12 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [RSR 561 - Kortney Grinwis - From Viral Drum Videos to Full-Time Musician Touring The World](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-06-05 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What happens when your drumming videos blow up online… and suddenly you’re touring the world behind your own band? Hi Rockstars, it’s your host Lij Shaw. In this episode, I sat down with Nashville drummer and creator Kortney Grinwis , one half of the alt-pop duo Chapel, to talk about her journey from posting drum videos on the internet to building a full-time career on the road. Kortney shared how… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a8071bb7-7f35-405b-bc1b-2d14cab5e501.mp3) ## [RSR560 - Mike Meiers - Stop Writing for Your Band - Start Writing for Real Opportunities](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-05-29 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What happens when you stop chasing the band dream… and start writing songs that actually work in the real world? Hi Rockstars, it’s your host Lij Shaw. In this episode, I sat down with songwriter, producer, and sync-music mentor Mike Meiers to dig into how he went from traditional band life to building a sustainable career writing music for film, TV, ads, and beyond. We talked about how… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/94ef2321-7ba0-47aa-b7c7-1809adb925f0.mp3) ## [RSR559 - Pat Sansone - Playing and Songwriting with Wilco, Autumn Defense, and Big Star Quintet.](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-05-22 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ Why does the rough mix always feel like the real song - and how the hell do you get that magic back without ruining it? In this episode, Pat Sansone and I go deep into the lifelong puzzle of mixing: why the first tracking rough has all the energy, how chasing it can make you crazy, and why mixing is really more like photography than engineering. Pat walks through how his visual art - Polaroids,… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fc441fb8-85cc-4389-b65e-43d0baeabc55.mp3) ## [RSR558 - Bleu McAuley - Sync, Songs, Survival, & The Future of Making Records](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-05-15 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What happens when you sit down with a songwriter who’s done everything from early fan-funded records, to major-label pop, to K-pop, to sync, to teaching songwriting at Berklee - and ask him what really matters in the studio today? Bleu McAuley and I go deep into the intersection of creativity, workflow, sync licensing, AI, and staying inspired at a time when music creation is changing fast. We… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/edcd47ce-e860-4f95-b9a0-ed6764aa48ad.mp3) ## [RSR557 - Teresa Knox - Reviving Leon Russell’s Church Studio & the Tulsa Sound](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-05-08 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What happens when you rescue a forgotten studio that once shaped American music history - and bring it roaring back to life? This week, I sat down with Teresa Knox , the powerhouse entrepreneur and preservationist behind the rebirth of The Church Studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma - the legendary home of Leon Russell, the early Shelter Records family, and the roots of what became known as the Tulsa Sound.… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4b5a92fa-3eee-47aa-800e-6f67ab8c0813.mp3) ## [RSR556 – Steve Genewick – The Majesty of Turning Spinal Tap Up to Eleven in Atmos](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-05-01 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What happens when you finally get to mix Spinal Tap in Dubly Atmos? You turn it up to 11, of course! My guest today is Grammy-nominated engineer and mixer Steve Genewick, joining us from his Atmos room in Los Angeles to walk us through the wild, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt process of capturing and mixing the new "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" soundtrack and album. In this episode,… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a6527b82-aa1d-4b2c-a974-7837cd8c6032.mp3) ## [RSR555 - Matt Boudreau - From Stereo to Atmos: Revolutionizing Audio Mixing](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-04-24 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What if your mix engineer secretly backed up every session in triplicate just so your grandkids could remix your demo in 2085? In this episode, I’m joined by my brother from another podcast, Matt Boudreau - veteran mixer, Atmos trailblazer, and the host of Working Class Audio. Matt’s credits include immersive mixes for Green Day, Alanis Morissette, and the theme for Real Time with Bill Maher, plus… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2fefb4fc-ebd5-407d-83f4-836cb3e09e1d.mp3) ## [RSR554 – Ronan Chris Murphy – Modern Songwriting Knight Writing Medieval Melodies in Ancient Italy](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-04-17 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What happens when a tree destroys your home and studio - and it leads you to a new creative life across two continents? In this episode, I talk with Ronan Chris Murphy, the world-traveling producer, engineer, and artist known for his work with King Crimson, Steve Morse, and Tony Levin, and for teaching hundreds of musicians how to finish their records through his Recording Bootcamp and RIPA… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5b332fba-df26-4a5d-8da0-8460ea1c58df.mp3) ## [RSR553 - Locke Davis - How to Build Your Community and Content to Grow Your Studio or Music Career - Pickr Music](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-04-10 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What happens when you stop chasing shiny gear and start listening more carefully? In this episode, Locke Davis, founder and CEO of the Pickr Music app, shares how his deep dive into Nashville's studio culture and Blackbird Academy shaped his approach to building a platform that connects professionals and democratizes the recording industry. We explore the importance of community, the nuances of… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/27006e29-266f-4854-8f13-7b385fccdb04.mp3) ## [RSR552 - Tim Easton - Songwriting, Shortcuts, and the Sound of Real Life](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-04-03 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ In this episode, we dive deep into the art of staying creative - even when life gets messy. Tim and I talk about recording at home, the beauty of imperfection, Logic shortcuts, AI tools, Costa Rica inspiration, punk rock sound gigs, and songwriting prompts that dig into the soul. We also laugh a lot about “Spanish Inquisition Part 2,” fart algorithms, “The Wrong Burrito” in Nashville, and how to… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f74bd95e-94ef-411e-bfc9-cf6e601706ac.mp3) ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mFsWTGfsVRsr) _2026-04-03 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [RSR551 - Meghan Gohil - Future-Proof Your Music with Atmos, Hybrid Chains, and Indie Strategy](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-03-27 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ Meghan Gohil is a producer, mixer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles. He runs Hollywood Recording Studio and GoHill Records, where he helps artists make professional-sounding records with smart workflows, hybrid mixing, and practical indie-release strategies. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com In this episode, Meghan and I talk about the process of… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f8f31b1e-fd94-4a6c-920c-bf48847b79ec.mp3) ## [RSR550 - Laura Crapo - Making Records, Films, and Music Videos for MTV \[Steve Albini, Sebadoh\]](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-03-20 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ Have you ever wondered how embracing chaos and intuition can transform your creative process? Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com In this episode, Laura Crapo shares her journey through music, film, healing, and the importance of staying authentic to your unique voice. We explore the parallels between art forms, the influence of environments, and how trusting your… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/609fb1be-e3f5-4722-a08a-ae27041ac2ed.mp3) ## [RSR549 - Brad Jones - Capturing Authentic Performances in the Studio \[Jill Sobule, Robyn Hitchcock\]](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-03-13 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ Ever wondered how seasoned producers handle low-end management, creative sampling, or guiding musicians without spooking them? Join me as I chat with Nashville's own Brad Jones to uncover practical studio techniques, legendary stories, and lessons learned over decades of making records. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com In this episode, Brad shares insights from… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4b7c51f9-b872-472d-a105-2453d07ad9bc.mp3) ## [RSR548 - Roger Alan Nichols - Drum Tuning, Microphone Choices & Getting the Sound Right](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-03-06 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ Ever wonder how the chaos of remote recording setups and complex signals can actually come together in a studio environment? Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Roger Alan Nichols, a Nashville-based producer, engineer, and songwriter with a résumé including Grammy-nominated projects, work with Hayley Williams, Steven Tyler, and the band Dreaming in… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cc2037c2-e686-43ee-bf9e-7a3a71284795.mp3) ## [RSR547 - Jon Estes - Simplicity and Communication Make Better Records \[Béla Fleck, Robyn Hitchcock\]](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-02-27 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What does it really take to make a record that feels authentic, timeless, and even fun to make, without getting caught up in hype or hype-y gear? Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Jon Estes, a Nashville-born multi-instrumentalist, producer, and engineer with a diverse background working with artists like Béla Fleck, Robyn Hitchcock, Kacey… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a63d96e0-18b8-45fc-adfb-9c34acdd08bc.mp3) ## [RSR546 - Ronnie & Tiffany Notch - Bring Hip-Hop, AI, VR, Microsoft and Music-Learning to 40 Million Kids](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-02-20 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What happens when you mix turntables with virtual reality to reach 4 million students and 20,000 educators worldwide? Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guests today are Ronnie and Tiffany Notch, the creative forces behind Breach, a company that blends music, technology, and education in groundbreaking ways. They share their journey from a chance meeting in a… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5f0ccf06-bfc9-4a62-a4d4-8a7b1a70898e.mp3) ## [RSR545 - Josh Frigo - The Art of Atmos Mixing and Creative Collaboration in the Nashville Scene](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-02-13 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Josh Frigo, a producer, mixer, multi-instrumentalist, and artist based in Nashville, Tennessee, who believes in putting artists and their ideas first. After several years as a touring utility player, Josh shifted his focus full-time to production and mixing, building a creative career shaped by self-learning,… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8a2fa5b3-e4aa-46f0-aa5e-9fc3e34320a9.mp3) ## [RSR544 - Eric Sarafin - Mixerman's Ultimate Guide to Producing Records, Music & Songs.](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-02-06 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What actually makes a mix feel musical before you ever touch an EQ? Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Eric Sarafin, better known as Mixerman - a gold- and platinum-selling producer, mixer, and engineer with credits ranging from The Pharcyde and Tone-Lōc to Ben Harper, Lifehouse, Barenaked Ladies, Foreigner, and Pete Murray. He's also the author of… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e8fa33d5-5511-43e9-8ff7-f2b242448277.mp3) ## [RSR543 - Travis Harrison - Recording Guided By Voices, Built To Spill, The Men, and Tons of Garage and Punk Rock in Brooklyn, NY](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-01-30 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What actually happens when you stop isolating everything and just let a band play together in the room? Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Travis Harrison, founder of Serious Business Music, a Brooklyn-based studio known for capturing raw, honest performances from real bands. Travis joined me to talk about how his studio and workflow evolved over… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7324f6d6-fb52-4723-87fe-eac522fea630.mp3) ## [RSR542 - Ryan Prewett - The Sound of Retro Funk Beats in The Heart of Country: Music City](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-01-23 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ How do you turn your studio skills into a thriving artist career? Ryan Prewett shares how funk, collaboration, and sync licensing helped him shift from producer-for-hire to full-time artist - and why building assets is the new record deal. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Ryan Prewett, a Nashville-based artist, producer, and mix engineer known… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/50a8f6f9-edad-4526-8631-cfcd22b8d2fe.mp3) ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ffyO7OfjmowT) _2026-01-23 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [RSR541 - Bill Cheney - How Missile Tech Created the Sound of Classic Rock at Spectra1964](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-01-16 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ How Did Michael Jackson's $98,000 Console Inspire the Ultimate Studio Compressor? What happens when missile-grade engineering meets music? Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com Bill Cheney of Spectra 1964 joins me to reveal how a company born from aerospace tech became the secret sauce behind Stax, Ardent, and The Record Plant - and how that same precision lives on in… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c3e7416a-bda9-464a-b9b4-0c9e2e770f1e.mp3) ## [RSR540 – Jimmy Douglass – METAlliance, Atlantic Records, Foreigner, Television, Gang of Four, Timbaland & Snoop Dogg](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-01-09 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What happens when you sit down with an engineer who helped define multiple eras of music - from Foreigner to Timbaland - and he tells you the secret is still just listening for what feels good? Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Jimmy Douglass, legendary producer, mixer, and engineer whose career spans more than five decades. Jimmy began as a… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/99b68dd2-be59-4fac-8ce6-e020a6d1d6c7.mp3) ## [RSR539 - Phil Wagner - Advancing Sound Quality From Soundworks to Solid State Logic](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2026-01-02 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What does it take to lead two of the biggest names in pro audio? Phil Wagner shares how he went from NYC engineer to running SSL and Apogee - and why the best technology still starts with listening. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Phil Wagner, a longtime pro-audio industry leader who's helped shape some of the most respected recording… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1a08a246-55a8-4267-be41-756db7426be1.mp3) ## [RSR538 - Toby Lloyd - From Punk to Producer - Tiny Triumphs over Mindset, Workflow & Vibe](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2025-12-26 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What does a rooftop studio, a cold plunge, and a punk rock heart have in common? Producer Toby Lloyd shares how surrender, discipline, and creative flow helped him build Tiny Triumph Recordings and rediscover joy in making music. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com Howdy Rockstars, my guest today is Toby Lloyd, a music producer, studio engineer, and mixing engineer… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ab94cc27-f7db-461d-9bc5-9d3410608ad7.mp3) ## [RSR537 - Rich Bernett - The sound of machines: Contact Mics, The Cassettone, Guitar Pedal Feedback Loops, Oh My!](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2025-12-19 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com Howdy Rockstars, my guest today is Rich Bernett, aka Sound of Machines, a Richmond, Virginia - based sound artist, builder, and experimental musician. Rich designs and performs with his own DIY instruments like the CassetteTone 2 and Rotary Drone , blending circuit bending, contact mics, and field recordings to create wild,… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b8e4a912-1027-4ee3-9409-48c35eb51e27.mp3) ## [RSR536 - Ian Fitchuk - Grammy Winner Writer and Producer for Kacey Musgraves, Beyoncé, Chris Stapleton, and Maggie Rogers](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2025-12-12 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Ian Fitchuk, a two-time Grammy Award–winning musician, songwriter, and producer based in Nashville. You've heard his work on Golden Hour with Kacey Musgraves - a landmark record that helped redefine the sound of modern country and pop. Ian has also collaborated with artists like Maggie Rogers, Joy Oladokun, Chris… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/278f13ef-4c17-4b1c-a703-bda2fc442200.mp3) ## [RSR535 - Ryan Nasci - Mixing Mastery with Ryan Nasci \[Harry Styles, Portugal The Man, Young the Giant\]](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2025-12-05 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com What does it take to go from Ohio to LA and start mixing records at the highest level? In this episode, I sat down with mixer and engineer Ryan Nasci to trace his journey from the Midwest to Los Angeles, where he worked alongside the legendary Tony Maserati and began mixing artists like Kingfish, Celeste, and more. Ryan breaks down… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/750ac534-7e85-486f-8290-363e4ae07d75.mp3) ## [RSR534 - Derek Bargaehr - The Nerdy Mic Episode You Didn't Know You Needed!](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2025-11-28 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ Learn why polar patterns matter more than EQ as Derek Bargaehr of Vanguard Audio Labs breaks down capsules, circuits, self-noise, phase tricks, stereo techniques, and practical mic placement you can use on your next session. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Derek Bargaehr. A lifelong tinkerer, he started out burning himself with a soldering iron… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d608ea1c-3d7f-4d38-8124-c888f7b072c2.mp3) ## [RSR533 - Chris Selim - Building a Home Studio and a Music Community From Quebec to Calgary](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2025-11-21 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What happens when a French-Canadian music producer trades poutine for prairie skies and builds a new studio in Calgary? Will his acoustic panels survive the move? Tune in as Chris Selim shares his journey, one recycled bass trap at a time. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Chris Selim, a musician, music producer, and mixing engineer behind Mixdown… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a80f343a-34ef-4779-ad86-5de7ef5c287e.mp3) ## [RSR532 - Lincoln Parish - Recording Rock with Cage the Elephant](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2025-11-14 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What happens when you don't cage the elephant—and let creativity run wild in the studio? Lincoln Parish shares how recording live, trusting your gear, and embracing bleed helped shape the sound of a Grammy-nominated band and his work as a producer today. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Lincoln Parish, founding guitarist of the Grammy-nominated… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d954951b-c9a6-4b8c-9965-8ddac6e7308b.mp3) ## [RSR531 - Justin Francis - Mixing Grammy Winners on AirPods, Producing Records That Feel Great](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2025-11-07 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ Ever mix a Grammy-winning track on AirPods? Justin Francis did - and he's back to share killer tips on mixing in the box, vocal stacking, pedalboard tricks, and keeping the studio vibe fun. Get ready to level up your mixes and laugh along the way! Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Justin Francis, a Grammy award-winning engineer, mixer, and… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bd417142-f18f-4b57-aeb4-d5f1ad365591.mp3) ## [RSR530 - David Streit - Pro Recording Techniques, Acoustic Music, and Teaching Sound Engineering](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2025-10-31 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What do drum mics, bluegrass, and Pro Tools have in common? Find out as David Streit shares 35+ years of studio wisdom, from Quad Studios to acoustic sessions, and why trusting musicians might be your best mic technique yet. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is David Streit, a recording engineer, producer, mixer, and live sound engineer based in… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b5f8bff2-3aab-44fe-8500-31cacdcf92d2.mp3) ## [RSR529 - Don Cusic - The Legacy of Chet Atkins and the Evolution of Music Recording in Nashville](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2025-10-24 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ Did Chet Atkins invent fingerpicking just to keep other guitarists from catching up? In this episode, I talk with Don Cusic—author of Chet Atkins: Mr. Guitar —about Chet's legendary style, Nashville studio secrets, and how the music biz has changed (and stayed weird). Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Don Cusic, the Curb Professor of Music… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5ffc78fd-ed02-4ed4-9b7e-52aa497038e4.mp3) ## [RSR528 – Nick Bullock – Building A Creative Retreat Studio for Artists Near Nashville: Freda Recording](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2025-10-17 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What does it take to build a dream studio from the ground up? Nick Bullock of Freda Recording shares how he created a retreat for artists on a Nashville farm, blending music, acoustics, and visual storytelling to support independent musicians. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Nick Bullock, Co-Founder and CEO of Freda Recording, a boutique… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/45eadc4e-d164-455a-b874-09d9a4ddbfa5.mp3) ## [RSR527 – Dr. Chris Warren – Echo Thief, Reverb, Impulse Responses & the Science of Sound](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2025-10-10 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What does it sound like to record reverb inside a giant dome? Dr. Chris Warren shares how Echo Thief captures real-world impulse responses, the power of Max programming, and why reverb is key to music, game audio, and immersive sound design. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Dr. Chris Warren, a sound designer, digital composer, and creator of… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/99f86c1a-45df-4863-b84f-9c0a1d82b534.mp3) ## [RSR526 - Jay Tooke - Finding Creative Flow in the Studio From Nashville to Muscle Shoals](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2025-10-03 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ "It's pretty hard to f\* it up in Muscle Shoals." Jay Tooke found creative freedom and killer drum sounds after leaving Nashville for the slower pace of Muscle Shoals. We talk studio vibes, live tracking, subtlety in performance, and the magic of first takes. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Jay Tooke, a Canadian-born, award-winning producer,… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0a66cd5c-2051-4d83-84fc-9821dc146765.mp3) ## [RSR525 - Alan Evans - Why Simplicity Might Be the Secret to Better Records](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2025-09-26 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ What if fewer mics could help you make better records? Alan Evans (Soulive) joins me to talk 4-track recording, Iceland sessions, AI in music, and how simplicity, mindset, and health can fuel your best creative work. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Alan Evans, a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer, producer, and musician based in Western… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2fdddd85-8a46-4004-8f6e-569c12eb86e3.mp3) ## [RSR524 - Mitch Rose - DIY Microphones, Analog Gear, and Home Studio Hacks from Newcastle](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2025-09-19 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ Can you really build your own recording studio gear and make it sound amazing? Mitch Rose from Audio Boys says yes—and shows you how. From hand-built microphones to creating reverb chambers in your home, we dive into the heart of DIY recording and why it's the most creative path to finding your signature sound. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b54362fe-899d-4234-9a7f-3dc40bde6afa.mp3) ## [RSR523 - Chris Andrews - From Basement to Atmos Mixing, SSL Sigma, and Building a Studio with Purpose](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2025-09-12 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ "Music's too fun not to have fun making music." In this episode, I talk with Chris Andrews, a seasoned producer, mix, and mastering engineer who has worked with artists across the globe. From his Dolby-approved Atmos studio, Monument Sound, nestled at 7,400 feet in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Chris delivers stunning immersive mixes that compete at the highest level of the music industry. His… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d8bdd740-266a-4db4-afb3-8a39be37980d.mp3) ## [RSR522 - Brendan Duffey - Mixing and Mastering in Atmos for Kendrick Lamar, Bruce Dickinson, and Sheryl Crow](http://recordingstudiorockstars.com) _2025-09-05 · Recording Studio Rockstars_ "Surround yourself with people you admire." In this episode of Recording Studio Rockstars, I had the pleasure of talking with Brendan Duffey, a multi-Grammy-nominated mix and mastering engineer with nearly 30 years of experience. Brendan has worked with legends like Kendrick Lamar, Sheryl Crow, Milton Nascimento, and Bruce Dickinson—best known as the iconic lead singer of Iron Maiden and a… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ea35efec-1103-4e22-9f75-7fce252e628a.mp3)