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    Music Production and Mixing Tips for Beginner Producers | Inside The Mix

    How do you make your mixes sound professional as a beginner? What’s the real difference between mixing and mastering? And do you actually need expensive gear to produce great music at home?

    Inside The Mix is the podcast for beginner and early-career music producers, as well as hobbyist musicians, who want clear, practical answers to the most common questions in music production and mixing music. Each episode breaks down real-world techniques used in audio engineering, helping you improve clarity, balance, and confidence in your mixes — even in a home studio.

    You’ll learn how to:

    • Make your mixes sound professional as a beginner without overcomplicating your workflow
    • Fix common problems like muddy mixes, weak low-end, and poor translation
    • Understand the difference between mixing and mastering — and when you really need each
    • Build a reliable production process using tools you already own

    Hosted by Marc Matthews, Inside The Mix goes beyond generic beginner tutorials. Expect insightful interviews with industry-leading engineers and producers, listener-focused round-table critiques, and practical coaching designed to accelerate your progress. Past guests include Grammy Award-winning professionals such as Dom Morley (Adele) and Mike Exeter (Black Sabbath).

    👉 Start with audience favourite:
    Episode #175 – What’s the Secret to Mixing Without Muddiness? Achieving Clarity and Dynamics in a Mix

    Subscribe, follow, and explore Inside The Mix to grow from beginner to confident producer — one mix at a time.

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    Copyright: © 2024 Inside The Mix | Music Production and Mixing Tips for Music Producers and Artists

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    #65: 2 Ways to Make Chords More Interesting | Produce a Song From Scratch IV Feb 03, 2023
    Show notes

    This is the fourth episode in a mini-series of music production tips, and songwriting tips. The key to transforming a good song into a great song is keeping the listener engaged and interested.
    In this episode, I demonstrate two quick tips to make chord progressions more interesting. Starting with mixing up the chord length and phrasing, followed by modulation using the Kilohearts Tape Stop effect.
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    Get your FREE copy of my Producer Growth Scorecard: https://www.synthmusicmastering.com/free-resources

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    If you'd like a second set of ears on your mix or workflow, you can book a no-pressure chat here

    Radio-ready mixes start here - get the FREE weekly tips

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    #64: 6 Music Production Tips I Know Now That I Wish I Had Known Before Jan 31, 2023
    Show notes

    In this episode of Synth Pals Pub, we're discussing what you know now about music production that you wish you'd known when you first started out. Topics include: try before you buy, why you should be patient with progress, is music theory necessary for songwriting, whether AI mastering is any good, why balance in mixing music is important, and whether should you mix in mono first. We also listen to new music from Legacy FM, Sub Neon, and Aerowolf!
    To follow Aisle9, click here: https://www.aisle9music.co.uk/
    To follow LegacyFM, click here: http://Instagram.com/legacyfmvibes
    To follow Sub Neon, click here: https://linktr.ee/subneon
    To follow Aerowolf, click here: https://bandcamp.com/aerowolfmusic

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    If you'd like a second set of ears on your mix or workflow, you can book a no-pressure chat here

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    #63: 2 Tips for Creating a Synth Arpeggiator Pattern | Produce a Song From Scratch III Jan 24, 2023
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    This is the third episode in a mini-series of music production tips, and songwriting tips. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, it's always useful to brush up on your skills. And I've got just the thing for you: a quick rundown of some of our favourite tips and tricks for producing killer beats.
    First things first: when you're producing a song from scratch, it can be helpful to start with a drum pattern. Here are some tips for getting started:
    1. Program a kick drum and snare pattern using the Logic Pro X step sequencer.
    2. Program a hi-hat and clap pattern using a step sequence.
    3. Write a lead synth arpeggio using Native Instrument's Massixe X, an arpegiator, and Scalar 2.
    4. Write a sub-bass using MIDI pattern using ANA 2. Use the ANA2 side-chain effect to modulate a sub-bass and pad MIDI sequence.
    5. Improve your bass line with 3rd and 5th notes!
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    #62: How to Program Drum Patterns | Produce a Song From Scratch II Jan 17, 2023
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    In this episode, I demonstrate how to create a basic drum pattern using MIDI notes, quantization, and sampler instruments. I show you why a vocal chop can help creative inspiration, and how to create a synth pad drop with high-pass filter automation.
    This is the second in a series of episodes dedicated to producing a song in an empty DAW. You'll experience my thought processes and creativity, plus music production tips, and songwriting tips.
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    If you'd like a second set of ears on your mix or workflow, you can book a no-pressure chat here

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    #61: 3 Tips for Pre Production | Produce a Song From Scratch I Jan 10, 2023
    Show notes

    I've been writing and producing music for over 15 years and I truly believe that proper songwriting pre-production can dramatically improve a songwriter and producer's workflow.
    In this episode, I demonstrate how to create a music production template in Logic Pro X, and how to produce a song from scratch using Scaler 2, ANA2, and more of my favourite software plugins. This is the first in a series of episodes dedicated to producing a song in an empty DAW. You'll experience my thought processes and creativity, plus music production tips, and songwriting tips.
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    If you'd like a second set of ears on your mix or workflow, you can book a no-pressure chat here

    Radio-ready mixes start here - get the FREE weekly tips

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    #60: The Most Important Lessons Learned in 2022 Jan 03, 2023
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    To download the FREE Producer Growth Scorecard, click here: https://www.synthmusicmastering.com/free-resources
    Want to join a community of artists and music enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive Inside The Mix Podcast content? Join the podcast Facebook community group here: Inside The Mix Podcast Community
    Are you thinking about starting a podcast or need help growing your audience? Check out the Podcast Business School: https://www.podcastingbusiness.school/a/2147490930/Hw6eEPeg
    Start recording your own podcast today using Riverside FM here: Riverside FM

    Send me a message

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    If you'd like a second set of ears on your mix or workflow, you can book a no-pressure chat here

    Radio-ready mixes start here - get the FREE weekly tips

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    #59: Synthpop Songwriting Tips That You Need to Know | Pensacola Mist Dec 27, 2022
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    To download the FREE Producer Growth Scorecard, click here: https://www.synthmusicmastering.com/free-resources
    Pensacola Mist is a high-contrast synth-pop trio inspired by 80s synths and nostalgia. Known for their larger-than-life live light show, powerhouse vocals, and electric on-stage energy.
    To listen to the new album Lost in Love, click here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5D1O2KbAsMoaQoPvsYhTKE?si=35mI-flXTHWmwwyLA5uK_g
    To follow Pensacola Mist on Instagram, click here: https://www.instagram.com/pensacola_mist/

    Want to join a community of artists and music enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive Inside The Mix Podcast content? Join the podcast Facebook community group here: Inside The Mix Podcast Community
    Are you thinking about starting a podcast or need help growing your audience? Check out the Podcast Business School: https://www.podcastingbusiness.school/a/2147490930/Hw6eEPeg
    Start recording your own podcast today using Riverside FM here: Riverside FM

    Send me a message

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    Ways to connect with Marc:

    If you'd like a second set of ears on your mix or workflow, you can book a no-pressure chat here

    Radio-ready mixes start here - get the FREE weekly tips

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    #58: The 12 Days of Synthmas | Synth Pals Pub Dec 20, 2022
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    THE SYNTH PALS VIRTUAL PUB
    This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow artists, network, and share ideas. At least one question and a pub-based beverage or snack are mandatory. If you would like to join me and my synth pals at the next Synth Pals Virtual Pub, book your seat here: https://calendly.com/synth_music_mastering/synth-pals-virtual-pub
    To follow Neon Highway, click here: https://linktr.ee/neonhighway
    To follow Aisle9, click here: https://aisle9music.co.uk/
    To follow Totta, click here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tottasvoice/
    To follow Typherion, click here: http://typherion.bandcamp.com
    To follow Your Friend Esteves, click here: https://yourfriendesteves.com/
    To listen to Totta 'Angels Sing', click here: Totta 'Angels Sing'
    To listen to Aisle9 'Christmas '84', click here: Aisle9 ' Christmas '94'
    To listen to Marc Matthews 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)', click here: Marc Matthews 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)'

    Want to join a community of artists and music enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive Inside The Mix Podcast content? Join the podcast Facebook community group here: Inside The Mix Podcast Community
    Are you thinking about starting a podcast or need help growing your audience? Check out the Podcast Business School: https://www.podcastingbusiness.school/a/2147490930/Hw6eEPeg
    Start recording your own podcast today using Riverside FM here: Riverside FM

    Send me a message

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    If you'd like a second set of ears on your mix or workflow, you can book a no-pressure chat here

    Radio-ready mixes start here - get the FREE weekly tips

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    #57: Write Songs Faster: Key Tips for Better Songwriting | The Safety Word Dec 13, 2022
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    The Safety Word is a musical brotherhood consisting of John Rosvanis on vocals, guitar, and Simon Quinn on keys, and beats. The two have solidified their sound from years of playing and creating music together, forming a telepathic relationship when it comes to building whole musical worlds in which they submerge themselves. They see themselves as artistic maestros who craft sonic compositions referring to their sound as Atmospheric Synth Pop. You can find elements of synthwave, synthpop, dream pop, ambient atmospherics, and upbeat electronic dance floor anthems just to describe the varying sound palette they draw from. Look much deeper into their creative process and you will find the band takes a full D.I.Y approach to everything that they do which allows them to have full artistic freedom in the expression of video, film, music, and photoshoots, they also welcome fans to be a fly on the wall and listen to their regular Instagram lives and engage with them on the communities they have built across their socials where they take pride in being personable, approachable and humble.
    To follow The Safety Word, click here: https://thesafetyword.com/

    Want to join a community of artists and music enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive Inside The Mix Podcast content? Join the podcast Facebook community group here: Inside The Mix Podcast Community
    Are you thinking about starting a podcast or need help growing your audience? Check out the Podcast Business School: https://www.podcastingbusiness.school/a/2147490930/Hw6eEPeg
    Start recording your own podcast today using Riverside FM here: Riverside FM

    Send me a message

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    Ways to connect with Marc:

    If you'd like a second set of ears on your mix or workflow, you can book a no-pressure chat here

    Radio-ready mixes start here - get the FREE weekly tips

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    #56: What Makes a Mix Sound Professional | Dom Morley Dec 06, 2022
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    Over 25 years of studio experience. Multiple gold and platinum records. One Grammy. As well as his studio work, Dom is the founder of The Mix Consultancy, a Professor of Music Production at Leeds Conservatoire, and a keen coffee drinker.

    To follow Dom Morley, click here: https://www.dommorley.com/

    Want to join a community of artists and music enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive Inside The Mix Podcast content? Join the podcast Facebook community group here: Inside The Mix Podcast Community
    Are you thinking about starting a podcast or need help growing your audience? Check out the Podcast Business School: https://www.podcastingbusiness.school/a/2147490930/Hw6eEPeg
    Start recording your own podcast today using Riverside FM here: Riverside FM

    Send me a message

    Support the show

    Ways to connect with Marc:

    If you'd like a second set of ears on your mix or workflow, you can book a no-pressure chat here

    Radio-ready mixes start here - get the FREE weekly tips

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