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Episode show notes:

We got this question from Fabian (Max im Parkhaus):

"Hello Malcom & Benedikt,

appreciating your latest episodes, thanks a lot.

I have a question regarding Benedikt’s solo episode 232 “Do this and your mixes will improve..."

How do I make sure I listen my favorite records (from Spotify e.g.) at the same level as my mixes? Because usually mixes are way quieter than mastered records.

I really want to build this listening habit so thanks a lot for a cue how I can solve this. It maybe could also be a question for another episode - who knows.

Thanks a lot 🤘🏼

Cheers

Fabian"

Well, here we are! Thanks for the great question, Fabian and we hope this is helpful!

Enjoy!

PS: Please join the conversation and help us grow the show by leaving a comment, or a rating and review on your podcast app.

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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/238
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Here are three next steps for you to take:

1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for a spot in one of our programs. Start working with us and get our personal guidance, so you can finally make your dream record!

It all starts with a free Clarity Call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.

Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.

Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.

Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free Clarity Call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
theselfrecordingband.com/community
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Episode show notes:

Meet the team behind theselfrecordingband.com!

After the amazing Studioszene 2024 event we sat down at our Airbnb to talk about our days at the conference, key takeaways for you and also to introduce the people to you who help us run this platform behind the scenes:

• Manel Espinosa Berenguer, a great producer and musician from Spain who is editing and mixing our podcast and video content.
  
  
• Thomas Krottenthaler, an amazing engineer and drummer who works at Benedikt's studio, Outback Recordings, and also creates videos, playbooks and content for our coaching programs and courses.
  
  
• Benedikt & Malcom, the hosts of this podcast, main coaches inside our programs and full time mixing engineers who came up with this entire platform.
  
  

This is a completely unscripted, "behind the scenes" type of episode of us just sitting around a table and having a chat about what we learned at Studioszene 2024 in Hamburg.

Enjoy!

PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.

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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/237
--

If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com

Send us a text

Here are three next steps for you to take:

1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!

It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.

Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.

Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.

Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
theselfrecordingband.com/community
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Episode show notes:

"Don't mix with presets!! Every song is unique!"
"Always start with presets! And also create your own! It's so much faster!"

Confused about all the strong opinions out there on using or avoiding plugin presets?

We got you. ;)

Here's the truth about plugin presets. Not because we know better. Not because we have all the answers. But because it is not black or white.

Once you understand the concepts that we're sharing on this episode, you'll feel better about using presets - or avoiding them. Because you're gonna do it intentionally. While always serving the song.


Enjoy!

PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.

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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/236
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If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com