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25 Audio Myths Busted: Recording, Mixing, Mastering, and Industry Truths
<p>In Episode 367 of the Mixing Music Podcast, Lu holds it down solo while Dee Kei takes time with his growing family, and uses the episode to demystify some of the most common myths in audio. He moves through recording, mixing, mastering,
The First 5 Years in Audio: What It Really Takes to Build a Music Career
<p>In Episode 366 of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu talk about what the first five years of an audio career really look like. From saying yes to everything, trying different lanes, and learning on the fly, to dealing with low pay,
Confidence Over Clarity: How to Talk to Clients
<p>In this episode, Dee Kei and Lu unpack the common mistake of oversharing your process with clients — and why it can damage trust, reduce perceived value, and kill your confidence.</p><p>This isn’t about keeping secrets or playing power g
Grammy-Nominated Atmos Mixer Explains Immersive Mixing
<p>In Episode 365 of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and James sit down with mixing engineer <strong>Andrew Law</strong> to talk about immersive audio, Dolby Atmos, and how Andrew built a career around spatial mixing. He shares how his pa
Mixing Faster vs Mixing Better: The Tradeoffs Every Engineer Faces
<p>In Episode 364 of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu revisit one of the most common pieces of advice in mixing: “mix fast.” While trusting your instincts and avoiding overthinking can be powerful, the guys explore the nuance behind
The Sound of the Eras: 1950s to 2020s Mixing Evolution Explained
<p>In Episode 363 of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu take a deep dive into how mixing and recording have evolved from the 1950s to today. Starting with mono recordings, ribbon mics, and engineers in lab coats, they trace the journe
Can You Really Hear the Difference? Blind Tests and Audio Ego
<p>In Episode 362 of the Mixing Music Podcast, hosts Dee Kei and Lu start with a wild weekend recap that includes long work hours, live sound chaos, and a massive rally in downtown Los Angeles. Dee Kei shares how he went from one gig to ano
How to Get Better at Mixing: The Answer That Solves Itself
<p>In Episode 361 of the Mixing Music Podcast, hosts Dee Kei and Lu start with some Super Bowl talk and quickly pivot into a bigger conversation about obsession, creativity, and what actually drives high-level engineers to improve. Dee Kei
Why Your Mix Might Be Quieter Than It Should Be: Headroom, Fear, and Translation
<p>In Episode 360 of the Mixing Music Podcast, hosts Dee Kei and Lu get technical and go deep on loudness, gain staging, and headroom. Dee Kei shares a concern he has been noticing in his own work: he may be leaving loudness on the table ov
Making Music for Japanese Sync & Advertising: How Brands Choose Tracks and What Agencies Want
<p>In Episode 359 of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei sits down in Shibuya, Tokyo with Erik Reiff from Black Cat White Cat Music, a music agency working across advertising, film, TV series, games, and publishing. The conversation offers a
Mixing Goals for 2026: Outreach, Skill Stacking, and Staying Hungry as a Pro
<p>In Episode 358 of the Mixing Music Podcast, hosts Dee Kei and Lu do a loose “New Year, New Goals” conversation focused on real, practical upgrades for working engineers, both technical and career-related. </p><p>They start with the caree
How Drugs and Alcohol Really Affect Your Mixing Decisions
<p>Episode 357 of the <em>Mixing Music Podcast</em> tackles a topic most engineers avoid saying out loud: <strong>using substances while mixing, recording, or working live sound</strong>. Prompted by a Discord listener question, Dee Kei and
What Nobody Tells You About Running a Studio
<p>Episode 356 is a reality check for engineers building their career and their room. DK and Lou talk about the stuff that never gets glamorized: studio aesthetics, acoustic panels, learning basic treatment principles, and measuring your sp
Best Mixing Plugins of the Year (What We Actually Used)
<p>Episode 355 is a fast, opinionated end-of-year plugin conversation: what DK and the crew actually used in mixing, mastering, and even live sound. They shout out specific tools, including the Goodhertz Vulf compressor and soft clipper, Pu
Exclusive Archive | Tape vs Tube Saturation
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Slow Season Survival Guide for Audio Engineers
<p>In Episode 354, the guys talk directly to the reality most creatives avoid: slow season fear, debt, no savings, and the pressure to spend during the holidays. The big mindset shift is simple: you are not a consumer, you are a producer, s
How to Prepare A Mix | How to Build Trust With Clients
<p>In Episode 353, Dee Kei and Lu break down how to communicate timelines like a pro, even when you’re booked out. They talk about setting clear expectations for V1 delivery, revisions, and approvals, why daily updates can change everything
Exclusive Archive | Where Do LUFS Matter?
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How to Avoid Phase Issues: Mic Techniques That Work
<p>In this episode, Dee Kei and Lu explore the art and science of stereo vs. mono recording, the dangers of over-miking, and why intentionality always beats complexity. From phase alignment to comb filtering, they break down the physics and
Debunking Mixing Myths: Superstition, Ego, and Bad Advice
<p>In this no-holds-barred episode, Dee Kei and James dive deep into the toxic myths, vague advice, and ego-driven illusions that still dominate the world of mixing and audio education. From the false promise of "secret sauce" techniques to
There Is No Perfect Mix (And That’s the Point)
<p>In this episode of the <em>Mixing Music Podcast</em>, Dee Kei and Lū wrestle openly with one of the hardest and most misunderstood ideas in creative life: <strong>commitment</strong>. Not hustle. Not motivation. Not blind discipline — bu
Exclusive Archive | Mixing Around The Low End
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From Mix to “Finished Record”: Making Loudness Part of Your Sound
<p>In this solo episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei breaks down why <strong>loudness is part of the mix</strong>, not an afterthought for mastering. He explains why you should <strong>never send clients an unlimited mix</strong> as
Do It Anyway: Building a Creative Career When Nothing Is Promised
<p>In this solo episode, Dee Kei thinks out loud about what keeps creatives going when outcomes are uncertain. He unpacks a hard truth many avoid: results are not guaranteed, and tying your identity to them creates desperation and bad decis
Exclusive Archive | How To Mix a Remix
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The Thanksgiving Episode: Gratitude in Music and Life
<p>n this Thanksgiving special of the <em>Mixing Music Podcast</em>, Dee Kei and Lū pause to share what they’re truly grateful for — from family, friendship, and travel to growth, contentment, and the simple joy of still doing what they lov
How to Mix Hyperpop: Exaggerated Mixing for Maximalist Arrangements
<p>In this episode, Dee Kei and Lu dive deep into the sonic and philosophical chaos of mixing hyperpop, sigilkore, and other maximalist genres — where distortion, clipping, and sheer loudness aren't flaws, they’re features.</p><p>From pushi
Top Mixing Mindset Mistakes: Perfectionism, Paralysis, and Pressure
<p>In this deep and reflective episode, Dee Kei and Lu explore one of the most relatable challenges for mixers and creatives alike: <strong>the paradox of improvement and insecurity</strong>. Why does getting better at your craft sometimes
Monitors 101: Transients, Crossovers, and Real-World Translation
<p> this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu unpack how to choose <strong>studio monitors that actually translate</strong>. Forget the brand wars. Your <strong>room, ears, and workflow</strong> matter more than price or mark
Exclusive Archive | How to Dial In Smart EQ Plugins
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