Mixing Music | Music Production, Audio Engineering, & Music Business
@DeeKeiMixes
The Mixing Music Podcast is your ultimate guide to music production, audio engineering, mixing, and mastering. Hosted by professional mix engineers Dee Kei (@DeeKeiMixes), Lu Moreno (@MasteredByLu), and James Parrish (@jamesdeanmixes), this podcast covers recording techniques, studio mixing, vocal production, sound design, DAW workflows, plugin reviews, gear recommendations, industry secrets, and the business of music production. Whether you're a music producer, mix engineer, mastering engineer, independent artist, or content creator, you’ll get expert insights to take your sound to the next level.Our hosts have worked with Odetari, 6arelyhuman, Trey Songz, Keyshia Cole, Benny the Butcher, Rico Nasty, ATEEZ, Kanye West, The Game, and more, collaborating with major record labels like Universal Music Group, Sony Music, Interscope Records, Republic Records, and Capitol Records. Join us for mixing tutorials, mastering strategies, music production tips, home studio setup advice, industry interviews, and pro techniques used in professional recording studios. Whether you're using Pro Tools, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, or Studio One, this podcast is packed with valuable information to improve your mixing workflow and production quality.In our exclusive episodes, James Parrish and Dee Kei react to interviews with various audio engineers, music producers, and YouTubers to help you understand the most useful advice for making better music. All exclusive episodes are focused on technical aspects of the post-production process.The Mixing Music Podcast is sponsored by Antares (Auto Tune), Plugin Boutique, Lauten Audio, Sweetwater, & Filepass,Find Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredByLu @jamesdeanmixeswitter: @DeeKeiMixesCHECK OUT OUR OTHER RESOURCESJoin the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Discord!The Mixing Music Podcast is filmed and recorded at Dee Kei's Personal Mixing Studio in Los Angeles, California.
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Nov 19, 2019 • 10min
Common Mix Mistakes to Avoid! | Watch For These 3 Things That May Ruin Your Mix!
Dee Kei goes over just a few common mix mistakes he sees on a regular basis. Some of these things may be holding up your mix from becoming much better!DOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes Twitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 12, 2019 • 15min
Mixing Misconceptions | What Is Mixing Pt2
Dee Kei talks about some general concepts about mixing. It is a technical craft with an artistic outcome.DOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes Twitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 5, 2019 • 17min
Lessons I Learned at AES 2019 | What Grammy Winning Engineers Have in Common
Dee Kei talks about some of the people he met and the lessons he learned from AES 2019 in NYC.DOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes Twitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 29, 2019 • 15min
Using Antares Plugins | Henrik Bridger Explains How Antares is Helping Producers and Mix Engineers Around the World
This time on Mixing Music, Henrik Bridger from Antares, explains how autotune and other Antares products work. These are very useful tools that have seen many grammys.Check out their products at https://www.antarestech.com/products/DOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes Twitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 22, 2019 • 25min
How To Become More Effective By Using The 80/20 Principle | Brian Hood From FilePass & The Six-Figure Home Studio
Brian Hood chats with Dee Kei about using the 80/20 principle to make life easier and more efficient. Hopefully, we can all cut out the work that isn't making us money and start focusing on what does.DOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes Twitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 15, 2019 • 16min
Should You Master Your Own Mix? | Streaky Mastering
Streaky from StreakyMastering.com talks with Dee Kei about mastering. How should mix engineers prepare their sessions for mastering engineers? Is mastering your own mix ok? Is hiring a real-life mastering engineer still helpful? If anyone is a total mastering pro, it is streaky.If you wish to get a discount to his online mastering course (which we highly recommend), visit streakymastering.com and email him saying that Dee Kei sent you!DOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes Twitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 8, 2019 • 18min
How to Get More Clients | Quick Ways to Increase Your Clientele
Dee Kei goes over some of the ways he has earned new clients over the years.DOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes Twitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 1, 2019 • 27min
How to Treat Background Vocals | With Leo Cashin
Leo and Dee Kei discuss how they treat their background vocals. The specifics may be different, but the general ideas are very similar.DOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes Twitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 24, 2019 • 19min
The Importance of Confidence | How Believing in Yourself Makes Your Clients Happier
When is it appropriate to have confidence in your work? How much experience do you need to actually start thinking that you are the bomb? Sometimes, all your clients wants is to hire someone who believes in themselves and believes in them too.DOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes Twitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 17, 2019 • 10min
The Importance of Social Media | Shaun from @RawTechStudios
Dee Kei chats with Shaun from Raw Technique Studios about the importance of social media and offering something of value to the public. Giving away information for free can help you make money!DOWNLOAD FREE STUFF HERE: https://links.deekeimixes.com Find Dee Kei on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes Twitter: @DeeKeiMixes Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Group:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixingmusicpodcast/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
