Master Your Mix Podcast
Through interviews and Q&A episodes, Mike Indovina shares recording tips and techniques to help engineers, artists, and producers improve the quality of their recordings and mixes (even from a home studio).
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Check out previous episodes below:
EP 19: Joao Carvalho (Protest The Hero, Alexisonfire, Lights, Sloan)
Joao Carvalho is a Grammy nominated mastering engineer who has worked with artists such as Protest The Hero, Alexisonfire, Lights, Sloan, and many more. When it comes to someone who understands how to make masters that translate across multiple sets of speakers, no one knows this better than him. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: […]
EP 18: Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Deftones, Rush, Alice In Chains)
Nick Raskulinecz is one of the biggest names in rock music today. He is a Grammy award winning producer and engineer who has worked with superstar bands such as Foo Fighters, Rush, Deftones, Alice In Chains, Mastodon,Stone Sour, and many more. In this episode, he shares his story from interning to recording some of the […]
EP 17: Sylvia Massy (Tool, Johnny Cash, System Of A Down, Prince)
Sylvia Massy is one of the most creative engineer/producers in the world. Her fun, innovative and experimental approach to recording has led to her working with major artists such as Tool, System Of A Down, Prince, Johnny Cash, and more. She has been awarded over 25 gold and platinum records, including several Grammy nominated albums. […]
EP 16: Richard Chycki (Rush, Dream Theatre, Pink, Aerosmith)
In this episode, I’m interviewing Richard Chycki. He has worked with artists such as Rush, Dream Theatre, Pink, Aerosmith, Mick Jagger, and a whole bunch more. You don’t get to work with artists of this calibre without having the right chops… and Richard has them. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: The Importance of having […]
EP 15: Noah Mintz (Lacquer Channel Mastering)
In this week’s episode, I’m interviewing Noah Mintz. Noah is the owner and senior mastering engineer at Lacquer Channel Mastering. He has mastered projects for artists such as Billy Talent, The Sheepdogs, The Birthday Massacre, The National and so many more. In this episode we really dive deep into understanding the mystery of mastering and […]
EP 14: One Mix To Launch Your Career
In today’s episode, I’m taking a different approach. Rather than the usual Q&A or interview style, I want to tell you a story and share some words of motivation to get you fired up for your future in mixing. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: The story of my good friend who recently became a #1 […]
EP 13: Ian Bodzasi (Katy Perry, Nelly Furtado, Aerosmith, D12, Sum 41)
In this episode I’m talking with Ian Bodzasi, a mixer, producer, and engineer based out of Toronto, Canada who has worked with a ton of great artists including Katy Perry, Nelly Furtado, Sum 41, D12, Aerosmith, Sam Roberts, and a bunch more. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Overcoming “demo-itis” Mixing at low volumes The […]
EP 12: Double Tracking Vocals, Side-chaining Stems, Standing Out From The Pack
In this episode I’m answering subscriber-submitted questions in order to help you improve your mixes. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: When to double track vocals How to tell whether your singer is a good fit for double tracking Getting creative with EQ and sidechain compression How to replace drum sounds when all you have […]
EP 11: David Bottrill (Muse, Rush, Smashing Pumpkins, Tool)
This week I’m chatting with David Bottrill, a 3-time Grammy award winning engineer and producer who has worked countless artists including Tool, Muse, Silverchair, Smashing Pumpkins, Rush, Stone Sour and so many more. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Balancing the artist’s vision vs giving people “what they want” Mixing in subgroups Building mix templates […]
EP 10: Josh Korody (Candle Recording, Weaves, The Dirty Nil)
This week, I’m chatting with Josh Korody, owner of Candle Recording in Toronto. Josh has worked with artists such as Holy Fuck, Weaves, The Dirty Nil, and a bunch more. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Starting a commercial studio Gear vs quality of your work Learn his extensive multi-mic technique for recording and committing […]