🎚️ Friday Fader: How is this FREE?! 😲

Dana Nielsen November 18, 2023

Hey hey!

I’m comin’ in HOT with another incredible livestream replay for you to enjoy this weekend. In this live mixing session streamed from my Los Angeles studio, I take you through the entire process of mixing ‘Joy Is,’ a captivating movement from Ike Sturm’s upcoming album-length composition, RIVER, set for release in 2024, featuring a dynamic large ensemble.

Over 3 hours of teaching, technique, tone-sculpting, thought process, training, talking, and laughing. Not to mention Ike’s phenomenal music, which isn’t even out yet! This is literally your FREE invitation to hang out in the studio with us, listen to unreleased music of the highest caliber, and watch me mix a song from start to finish while describing everything I’m doing. Say WHAT?! And you don’t even have to be a Mix Protégé member to access this free replay – great for sharing with friends!

I’ve even organized everything into chapters (38 in total!) so you can navigate wherever you like with ease. 🕺🏻 Here are just a few of the chapter titles:

Finding my initial mix balance, and why I love faders so much (i.e. “Faders Forever!”)
Using DI’s to mitigate bleed
How I approach mixing choir and strings, and why I chose to add the strings in last
De-essing using clip gain
Using VCAs to reestablish mix headroom
What the heck is latch-trim automation and when do I use it?
How low-end affects our perceived depth of field within the soundstage
My favorite phase alignment tool and why I prefer to adjust it manually, by ear
Using song structure to your mix advantage

Honestly, I don’t know how it’s possible, friend. I’m figuring this out as I go, trying first and foremost to provide fun, helpful, engaging content for my amazing Mix Protégé fam, like you! If you dig this replay, would u do me a favor and leave a comment on the replay page, and consider sharing it with your favorite peeps who might also like to join our fun lil’ community? Just forward them this email or use the share buttons on the replay page. Thank you immensely from the bottom of my harmonically saturated heart. ❤️‍🔥

Faders forever,

Dana

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Dana Nielsen

Dana Nielsen is a Grammy-nominated mixer, engineer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his work with SZA, Rihanna, Adele, Post Malone, The Smashing Pumpkins, Neil Young, Justin Timberlake, Weezer, The Avett Brothers, Bob Dylan, and Kanye West. A frequent collaborator with legendary producer, Rick Rubin, Nielsen has amassed credits that run the stylistic gamut from Neil Diamond to Slayer and just about everything in between.

LIVE Replay: Mixing “Joy Is” with Ike Sturm

In this live mixing session streamed from my Los Angeles studio, I take you through the entire process of mixing ‘Joy Is,’ a captivating movement from Ike Sturm’s upcoming album, RIVER, featuring a dynamic large ensemble.

Dana Nielsen November 18, 2023

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🎚️ Friday Fader: I’m pretty sure this is legal…

Step into your studio slippers and sidechain that Distressor with a steady drip of eggnog… It’s time for the Friday Fader – your Mix Protégé peek at the week!
Heads up: some links require login – just log in once, if needed, and u should be good to go!
I’m pretty sure this is legal …”
Paul Tucci used RipX DAW, Izotope RX, and other tools to “reimagine” several songs by one of his (and my) favorite bands for this excellent mashup in the Member Spotlight forum!
This was an exploration of…

Dana Nielsen December 2, 2023

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Black Friday Roundup

What’s everyone buying (or spying) for Black Friday?!
I thought it’d be fun to share with each other all the best deals! There are so many good ones out there I’m having trouble keeping track… Submit your favs here for us all to peruse!

Dana Nielsen November 24, 2023

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JZ Microphones on Vocals: V67, V12 and BH2

JZ Microphones on vocals are a no-brainer. The Vintage 67, Vintage 12, and Black Hole BH2 have become staples in my studio over the past few years. They’re built like tanks, are perfectly priced, have a unique design, and — most importantly — sound fabulous on virtually every sound source.

Dana Nielsen October 20, 2023

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Sync Gems Podcast: Working With Rick Rubin, Staying Humble & Going The Extra Mile w/ Dana Nielsen

In this episode Grammy-nominated engineer and mixer Dana Nielsen takes us on a journey through his illustrious career, having collaborated with music legends like Bob Dylan, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, and more. As a former protege of Rick Rubin, Dana shares insights into how he secured his position with the iconic producer and recounts captivating stories from their collaborations. The conversation delves into themes of humility versus entitlement, the power of networking and being a valuable asset in the industry. Dana’s unique path into the field highlights the importance of authenticity and persistence. He emphasizes the value of letting go while maintaining determination, bypassing entitlement, and embracing the excitement of the process.

Dana Nielsen September 1, 2023

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I’ve even organized everything into chapters (38 in total!) so you can navigate wherever you like with ease. 🕺🏻 Here are just a few of the chapter titles:

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