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#23: Questions & Answers (Second Edition) Mar 10, 2016

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Check us out on The Artist Union to download all episodes and contribute: www.theartistunion.com/edmprod Today's episode is a bit shorter than usual. I take some questions from listeners on topics such as: - How to "make it" in a limited market - The best learning path for new producers - Using reverb effectively And much more! Follow us on social: Facebook: www.facebook.com/edmpsite Twitter: www.twitter.com/edmprod Instagram: www.instagram.com/edmprodgram Snapchat: 'edmprod' Download for free on The Artist Union

#22: Shanahan On Simplifying Layering And Creating Your Unique Sound Feb 25, 2016

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DOWNLOAD FREE PRESETS: https://theartistunion.com/tracks/46d5b7 Sam is joined by Jake Shanahan, now the artist simply known as Shanahan, in an interview that covers a wide range of topics: from carefully layering, to creating your own unique sound, and much in between. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download a free PDF containing tips from podcast guests: edmprod.com/podtips --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPONSOR MESSAGE: Feel like your music is great but you aren’t getting enough plays? Check out The Music Marketing Academy by Budi Voogt. As a listener, you’ll get access to three videos on music marketing as well as a free 24-page PDF called “Understanding The Music Industry.” Head over to edmprod.com/marketing to get access. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What we talk about: - Processing bass sounds - Simplifying buildups but retaining energy and tension - Creating your own unique sound - Systematically approaching layering sounds - Battling writer’s block - Mixing down at lower volumes Cool stuff mentioned in the show: - In the studio with: Shanahan [Stars And Moon Studio Walkthrough]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ArvRW_f2xo Shanahan on the web: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/shanahanofficial Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/shanahanofficial Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/shanahanmusic Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/shanahanofficial

#21: Noah Neiman on Balancing Work with Music and Increasing Productivity Feb 19, 2016

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In this episode, Sam sits down with Noah Neiman who has been making waves with releases on major labels like Armada Music and Enhanced. Surprising, considering his consistency in output, he’s also working full time as a physician. This episode is full of great advice for increasing your output and balancing music with other responsibilities. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download a free PDF containing tips from podcast guests: edmprod.com/podtips --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPONSOR MESSAGE: Feel like your music is great but you aren’t getting enough plays? Check out The Music Marketing Academy by Budi Voogt. As a listener, you’ll get access to three videos on music marketing as well as a free 24-page PDF called “Understanding The Music Industry.” Head over to edmprod.com/marketing to get access. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What we talk about: - Balancing work and music - Increasing productivity with routines - Knowing the sound of your speakers/headphones/room - Connecting different sounding parts of a song - Coming up with ideas for melodies - Layering and processing lead sounds - Picking strong source material & tuning samples - Advice for aspiring producers Cool stuff mentioned in the show: - Noah Neiman & The Mutints feat. Adam McInnis - Borrow (Official Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOj0hO3GPVM - Izotope Mastering With Ozone Guide: http://izotope.fileburst.com/guides/Mastering_With_Ozone.pdf - JBL LSR4328P Pak: http://amzn.to/1oQdX4r Noah Neiman on the web: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noahneimanmusic/ Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/noahneiman Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/noahneiman Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/noahneiman Download for free on The Artist Union

#20: Froogle On Finding Vocalists And Mixing Down As You Go Feb 02, 2016

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ENTER REMIX COMPETITION: http://cymatics.fm/froogle In this interview, I talk to Froogle. Froogle is an extremely skilled producer with a ton of great advice. Be sure to enter his remix competition at cymatics.fm/Froogle. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download a free PDF containing tips from podcast guests: edmprod.com/podtips --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPONSOR MESSAGE: Feel like your music is great but you aren’t getting enough plays? Check out The Music Marketing Academy by Budi Voogt. As a listener, you’ll get access to three videos on music marketing as well as a free 24-page PDF called “Understanding The Music Industry.” Head over to edmprod.com/marketing to get access. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What we talk about: - Vocal processing - Finding vocalists using social media - Approaching the human voice as a synth or instruments, manipulating vocals to sound like pads/leads/bass - How Froogle starts a track - Mixing down a track as you go - Tips for beating creative blocks - Sampling surroundings for foley sounds - Using a minimal setup Cool stuff mentioned in the show: - Jimmy Allison / Austin Ableton Tutor: http://austinabletontutor.com/free-downloads/ - Froogle remix competition: http://www.cymatics.fm/froogle - Sonic Charge Synplant: https://soniccharge.com/synplant - Julia Carmen’s The Artist’s Way: http://amzn.to/1nBfgTQ - Seth Godin’s Purple Cow: http://amzn.to/1QDpIE2 Froogle on the web: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/frooglemusic Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/froogle Twitter: https://twitter.com/frooglemusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frooglemusic/ Download for free on The Artist Union

#19: Jaytech on Having a Professional Mindset and the Top-Down Mix Approach Dec 23, 2015

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Who is Jaytech? It’s hard to know where to begin. He started out as a classically trained pianist, entering and winning various competitions as a child before being introduced to the world of electronic music. At age 16, he had his first vinyl release. 14 years later, he’s released 3 artist albums, toured the world, had releases on key labels, and worked with many different artists. He’s one of my favorite producers, and due to that, this is one of my favorite episodes to date. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download a free PDF containing tips from podcast guests: edmprod.com/podtips --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What we talk about: - Why Positronic Digital was started - How to send your music to labels - The benefits of having a classical background - How Jaytech starts a track - The importance of a professional mindset - The story behind “Awakening“ - Keeping financially disciplined as an artist - Learning to use your tools properly - Programming powerful basslines - Why people have creative blocks - Doing a top-down mix Cool things mentioned in this episode: - Positronic Digital (http://positronicdigital.com/) - Anjunabeats (http://anjunabeats.com) - Jaytech’s latest album “Awakening” (http://soundcloud.com/jaytechmusic/sets/awakening) - Monthly mix show (http://patreon.com/jaytechmusic) - Splice Sounds (https://splice.com/sounds) - SoundBetter: Jaytech’s mixing & mastering service (https://soundbetter.com/profiles/19974-jaytech-%7C-james-cayzer) - Mixing With Your Mind (http://amzn.to/1Jtu8IC) - The Art of Mixing by David Gibson (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEjOdqZFvhY) - Pensado’s Place (http://www.pensadosplace.tv/) - Korg Kronos (http://www.korg.com/us/products/synthesizers/kronos2/) Intro track: https://soundcloud.com/jaytechmusic/01-tiny-love-feat-jhana Follow Jaytech on the web: Website: http://jaytechmusic.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/jaytechofficial Twitter: http://twitter.com/jaytechmusic The Music Marketing Academy: Want more plays and followers? Check out Budi Voogt’s Music Marketing Academy and get access to a free video series (includes case study on how Budi took San Holo to over 180,000 followers on Soundcloud). Visit: http://edmprod.com/mma Leave a rating and review on iTunes Ratings and reviews help the podcast grow which means two things: I become happy, and I can also get more popular guests on the show. Head on over to http://edmprod.com/itunes and leave a rating and a review with your thoughts (you can just say “Thanks Sam,” if you like). Until next time, have fun producing! Download for free on The Artist Union

#18: Joachim Garraud on Producer Box and How He Got Into Music Dec 10, 2015

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Watch video interview here: https://goo.gl/PMpUQb Get your copy of Producer Box: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joachimgarraud/producer-box/ In this episode, I talk to Joachim Garraud, a legend in his own right and one of the most influential people in the world of dance music. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download a free PDF containing tips from podcast guests: edmprod.com/podtips --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We talk about his background, and also his project "Producer Box" - a Kickstarter campaign. Subscribe to the EDM Prodcast on iTunes here: www.edmprod.com/itunes Download for free on The Artist Union

#17: Karanda on Bitwig, Experimentation, and Morphing Vocals into Basslines Dec 02, 2015

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Karanda (formerly a duo) consists of James Woods, an outstanding producer from the UK. He started producing around age 6, and it shows. He's someone who's mastered their craft, in other words, someone you should listen closely to and take advice from. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download a free PDF containing tips from podcast guests: edmprod.com/podtips --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A few things we cover in this episode: - The importance of experimenting with different styles - Going from one idea to another - Improving workflow and efficiency - Why James made the switch from Ableton to Bitwig - Creating complex trance 2.0 basslines - Morphing vocals into basslines Cool things mentioned in the episode: - BOS Electro Bass Tools (http://blackoctopus-sound.com/product/electro-bass-tools/) - Atomic Cloud (http://atomiccloud.gersic.com/index.html) - The Mangle (http://sound-guru.com/software/mangle/) - Frostbite (http://www.audiothing.net/effects/frostbite/) - Synaptic Morph (http://www.zynaptiq.com/morph/) - Kyma (http://kyma.symbolicsound.com/) - Focal Solo 6 BE (http://amzn.to/1MVNTMt) - UBK Happy Funtime Hour podcast (https://soundcloud.com/ubk-happy-funtime) - The Channel Strip Principle (http://therecordingrevolution.com/2014/10/02/mixing-with-the-channel-strip-principle/) - Hans Zimmer's studio - Hans Zimmer - Time (Karanda remix) Intro track: https://soundcloud.com/karandamusic/supreme Show notes for this episode can be found at www.edmprod.com/episode-17 Follow Karanda on the web: Facebook: www.facebook.com/karandamusic Twitter: twitter.com/karandamusic Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/karandamusic SPECIAL OFFER FOR LISTENERS: Get 20% off Mixing EDM with discount code 'PRODCAST' - edmprod.com/mixingedm Download for free on The Artist Union

#16: Ark Patrol on having high standards, panning and stereo widening. Nov 19, 2015

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Get 20% off Mixing EDM with discount code 'PRODCAST' - edmprod.com/mixingedm Full show notes: edmprod.com/episode16 Today I talk to Ark Patrol, a well-known producer from Portland. In this interview, we talk about his workflow, the difference between producing an album versus a single, the importance of having high standards while avoiding perfectionism, and also his latest album “Primo” which is out on the 20th of November. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download a free PDF containing tips from podcast guests: edmprod.com/podtips --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cool things mentioned in the show: - Primo: https://soundcloud.com/heroicrecordings/sets/ark-patrol-primo - Flume by Flume: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/flume/id564046963 Intro track: Ark Patrol - Sinner (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z8BTVx03TA) Outro track: Ark Patrol - Escape (ft. Dooqu) (https://soundcloud.com/heroicrecordings/ark-patrol-escape-ft-dooqu) Follow Ark Patrol on the web: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArkPatrol Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkPatrol YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/arkpatrolUS Download for free on The Artist Union

#15: Hyperbits on Mixdowns, Layering, and Making Music Your Life Oct 22, 2015

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Read the full show notes at http://edmprod.com/episode15 This interview is one of my favorite so far, why? Because Serik goes deep into the technical aspects of music production--mixing, layering, composition, etc. But he also shares his story and talks about how he went from being a marketing manager at a lifeless company to full-time artist. So, while it's incredibly motivating, there's also a lot of practical advice in it. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download a free PDF containing tips from podcast guests: edmprod.com/podtips --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What you'll learn in this episode: - What it takes to make a living from music - How to approach your mixdown for the best results - The one thing to keep in mind when layering, and how to - approach layering as a whole. - How to stay creative constantly - Why you should spend time writing your track before anything else - How to find and use inspiration

#14: Rico & Miella on Processing Vocals & Writing Melodies Oct 16, 2015

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In this episode, I talk to classically trained vocalist/producer duo Rico & Miella about how they process their vocals, write their melodies, push through the tedium involved in music production, and more. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download a free PDF containing tips from podcast guests: edmprod.com/podtips --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cool things mentioned in the show: - Joey Dale, Rico & Miella - Winds (https://soundcloud.com/revealed-recordings/joey-dale-rico-miella-winds-preview) - UAD Plugins (http://www.uaudio.com/store.html) Rico & Miella on the web: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ricoandmiella - Twitter (https://twitter.com/ricoandmiella) - Website (http://ricoandmiella.com) - Soundcloud: @ricoandmiella Download for free on The Artist Union

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