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“Kuk Harrell was producing from LA, and we were cutting it here in Nashville” – Jeff Braun | #TilYouMakeIt
In this episode of #TilYouMakeIt, Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum-selling mixing engineer Jeff Braun (Jason Aldean, Elle King, Nelly) reflects on having to improvise a makeshift vocal booth to cut Kane Brown’s vocals in Nashville with one of the world’s most sought-after vocal producers, Kuk Harrell, running the session from Los Angeles. Five-time Grammy Award winner and Golden […]
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“It’s a little bit like nurturing a relationship with your mother-in-law” – Vance Powell | #TilYouMakeIt
In this episode of #TilYouMakeIt, seven-time Grammy Award-winning producer, engineer and mixer Vance Powell (Chris Stapleton, Buddy Guy, Jack White) speaks on the delicate relationship between artists and their collaborators. #TilYouMakeIt is a collection of stories chronicling those moments and capturing wisdom from the game’s most esteemed producers, mixers and engineers. LISTENTO is the industry […]
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“Either you rock or you suck – if you’re going to do anything, don’t half-ass it, do it right” – John McBride | #TilYouMakeIt
For today’s #TilYouMakeIt, we are back in Nashville at Blackbird Studio to speak with sound engineer and studio owner John McBride (Garth Brooks, Martina McBride, Stevie Nicks) as shares why he built his beloved studio. Known for its state-of-the-art music production facilities and vast collection of vintage and modern recording equipment, Blackbird gives artists the […]
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“It’s what I grew up on, so I feel really comfortable with them” – Chuck Ainlay | #NerdingOut
Today on #NerdingOut we are joined by Chuck Ainlay, the 4x Grammy-winning music producer, engineer and mixer (Peter Frampton, Dire Straits, Taylor Swift). Chuck discusses the iconic sound of the Solid State Logic Console, the desk that became famous by mix engineers for its distinctive analogue sound, made popular on some of the biggest hits […]
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“I’ve had a couple of Pinch Myself moments” – Jeff Braun | #PinchYourself
From reaching the coveted number-one spot on Billboard’s Top 100 chart to landing his first ever sync deal, Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum-selling mixing engineer Jeff Braun (Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Jelly Roll, The Band CAMINO, Nelly) reflects on the many #PinchYourself moments he has experienced in his career to date. Maybe it’s working or jamming with a […]
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‘All of a sudden the roof blew off & it’s been a runaway train ever since’ – Pete Lyman #TilYouMakeIt
Grammy-nominated mastering engineer and owner of Infrasonic Mastering, Pete Lyman (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile) speaks on the raw power of Chris Stapleton’s debut solo album ‘Traveller’. Now a certified classic, ‘Traveller’ was recorded at RCA Studio A and Blackbird, with fellow veterans of the Nashville scene, producer Dave Cobb and engineer Vance Powell, […]
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“LISTENTO has changed the landscape and became a staple” – Paulie Simmons | #NerdingOut
In today’s edition of #NerdingOut, we are at Blackbird Studios, to speak with the Nashville studios’ former operations manager and drum tech Paul Simmons about the moment he first encountered LISTENTO and the combined power LISTENTO and OMNIBUS have when working with immersive audio. #NerdingOut is where we visit studios around the globe to ask […]
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“A lot of things have to click for a song to work” – Jeff Braun | #TilYouMakeIt
Having recently reached the coveted number one spot on Billboard’s Top 100 Chart with Jason Aldean’s ‘Try That In A Small Town’, as well as a number one on the Country Radio chart with Jelly Roll’s ‘Need a Favor’, Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum-selling mixing engineer Jeff Braun (Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Jelly Roll, The Band CAMINO, Nelly) […]
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“We have fifty drum kits at our disposal and another twenty-five in storage” – Paul Simmons | #NerdingOut
In this episode of #NerdingOut, we are back at Blackbird Studios to speak with the iconic studios’ former operations manager and resident drum tech Paul Simmons as he shares what gear he would use to piece together a thrash metal kit. From Blackbird’s modern custom titanium kits to their hardwood options, Blackbird comes equipped with […]
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“I’ve spent hours using LISTENTO to tweak mixes” – F. Reid Shippen | #NerdingOut
F. Reid Shippen discusses the various ways he uses LISTENTO to streamline his mixing process when working with remote collaborators.