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Episode show notes:

My guest on this episode is Manel Espinosa Berenguer, aka "Manelito". And I'm super stoked about this one!

Manel is a self-recording musician, songwriter and music producer, based in Madrid, Spain, who writes and records music as a solo artist, as well as for other bands and artists seeking his expertise, skills and perspective.

Since we first met about year ago in late 2023 a LOT has happened.

Manel has joined the Self-Recording Syndicate, our coaching program, has turned audio production into his career shortly after and then even joined the team here at theselfrecordingband.com, editing and mixing our podcast and other content.

He is doing fantastic work and got to the point where artists are flying across Europe to work with him 🤯.

So it’s about time to introduce him to you and tell his story.

PS: What are you waiting for? You could be the next success story to show up on our podcast. We generate these results for our Syndicate members all the time.

And there is zero risk. Just apply for coaching, jump on a free call with us and figure out if our program is a great fit for you.

We will create a roadmap for you and tell you exactly what we would do in your situation. If you don't LOVE this plan, you don't pay us anything and we just part ways.

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For links to Manel's pages and everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/244
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Episode show notes:

Have you ever wondered what separates successful self-recording artists from the rest? What makes some people thrive and create killer records while others stay stuck, endlessly tweaking, and second-guessing themselves?

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on The Self-Recording Syndicate, our coaching program designed to help bands and artists like you take control of their recording and mixing process.

After years of mentoring independent, passionate and driven music creators, we’ve noticed clear patterns among our most successful students. We’re breaking down the character traits, habits, and behaviors they share so that you can apply these lessons to your own music journey.

Spoiler alert: it’s not about being a genius or having the most expensive gear - it’s about how you approach the process.

What You’ll Learn:

•The exact things our most successful students do that others don’t.
•How these behaviors are different from the typical “hobbyist” mindset.
•Actionable takeaways you can apply today to improve your recording and mixing skills.

Why This Matters to You:

If you want to create records you’re proud of, these behaviors can fast-track your progress. Whether you’re in the middle of your first mix or have been at this for years, adopting these habits will transform your approach to music production.

We built The Self-Recording Syndicate to help artists like you go from overwhelmed to confident creators of pro-level records.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone - Our experience, expertise and the Syndicate community are here to guide you every step of the way.

Start by applying what you learn from these insights that we're sharing here. Then reach out to us if you are ready to supercharge your growth as a self-recording artist.

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

Again, if this episode helped you, leave us a review and share it with your friends and bandmates. This will help us reach more people like you who will benefit from this podcast and it will help us get more incredible guests that you can then learn from.

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Episode show notes:

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: The low end of your mix.

Get it right, and your mix will sound massive, professional, and tight. Get it wrong, and it’ll fall apart faster than your drummer at 3 a.m. on tour.

So, how do you actually nail it? That’s what we’re diving into in this episode.

We’re sharing our tried-and-true approaches to crafting a low end that’s not only solid and punchy but also consistent across every playback system - from crappy earbuds to a festival PA.

If you’ve been struggling with muddy bass, boomy kick drums, or a mix that just doesn’t hit hard enough, you’re not alone. This is one of the most searched and talked-about topics in mixing - and for good reason. We’ll break it all down step by step so you can stop Googling random tricks and start trusting your ears.

Whether you’re a bassist trying to lock in with the kick drum, a guitarist looking for a big tone without stepping on the bass, or a DIY producer piecing it all together in your home studio, this episode will help you make sense of the low-end madness.

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

Let us know what’s worked (or not worked) for your low-end struggles. And feel free to share your mix in the community, asking for feedback.

Again, if this episode helped you, leave us a review and share it with your friends and bandmates. Let’s make the world sound better - one punchy mix at a time.

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Episode show notes:

We sat down with Moritz Enders to talk about analog mixing!

In case you're wondering:

If you've been listening to our show for a while, you know that we're not focusing on gear a lot. We believe that not having expensive gear should not hold you back. It is never an excuse and you can make exciting sounding records with the simplest setup if you have the necessary skills.

However, great analog gear is fascinating to many. Including ourselves. It is fun, it can be inspiring and it definitely sounds great. And there are still many people who swear by it.

To us it's not either or, it's not better or worse. We believe that analog gear and plugins are all just tools and whatever works for someone is what they should use.

And yes, if you have access to amazing sounding equipment and know how to use it (it is not exactly the same as using plugins), then by all means go for it and see if you can get better results with it. Many engineers do. And Moritz Enders is one of them.

His records sound fantastic and he is willing to share why his approach works so well for him.

In this interview, Moritz goes deep into his SSL mixing workflow.

What are the benefits of analog mixing? How does he handle recalls? What are the challenges compared to an in-the-box workflow?

We also talk about his general mixing philosophy and what you can take away from this to make your own mixes better.

And finally, Moritz answers questions from the live audience at Studioszene 2024.

Enjoy this conversation with one of Germany's greatest mixing engineers - Moritz Enders!

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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Episode show notes:

Julia Borelli is our guest on this podcast episode!

We sat down with her at Studioszene 2024 to talk about her mixing workflow, her favorite plugins, her career, and how she got to where she is right now.

Originally from Brazil, Julia made her first experiences working as assistant engineer on latin Grammy-award winning recordings including Anavitoria and Tiago Iorc.

Then she moved on to working in well-renowned studios such as PostModernMastering and JRS Recording Studio.

Julia is now a Voting Member of the Recording Academy for the Grammy's and a Riverside Studios resident.

She's worked with artists from all over the world like Richie Hawtin, Elderbrook, Hayden James, Lie Ning, Anyma, Jon Hopkins, Mind Against, Korolova, Eli & Fur, Fideles, Stephan Bodzin, and Novaa.

Julia also contributed to the PRADA 2022 commercial + catwalk soundtracks in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Furthermore Julia is a multi-instrumentalist, a DJ, and half of the pop / dance duo BORELLI with her sister.

Needless to say we are beyond excited to have her on the show!

Enjoy!

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Episode show notes:

Warren Huart (Produce Like A Pro) is back on the podcast!

We sat down with him at Studioszene 2024 to talk about the art of mixing and how to keep creativity alive in the studio.

Known for his work with The Fray and Aerosmith, among many others, Warren shares insights on staying fresh and open to new ideas.

He talks about how he finds inspiration, brings fascinating stories to the conversation and proves once again what a brilliant educator he is.

If you're looking for ways to keep your own mixing sessions creative, this is a discussion you don’t want to miss.

Enjoy!

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➡️ Get Access To "Dead-On Drums": theselfrecordingband.com/deadondrums
➡️ Get Access To "Guitar Setup Masterclass - With Diego Casillas": theselfrecordingband.com/guitarsetup
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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!

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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":
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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:
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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
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