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

Sync Gems Podcast Episode 41: Working With Rick Rubin, Staying Humble & Going The Extra Mile w/ Dana Nielsen  |  August 16, 2023

I’m so thrilled to share this very fun, long-overdue conversation with music producer, multi-instrumentalist, Roy Matz for Episode 41 of his fantastic Sync Gems podcast.

Roy is a music producer, performer, rapper and multi-instrumentalist originally from Israel. He and I met in Vo Williams’ Advanced Sync Strategies course in the Ari’s Take Academy, and we immediately hit it off over a shared love of music production, sync licensing, and … surfing!

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

Be sure to check out Roy’s other podcast episodes for additional inspiring convos about sync licensing, production, music business, and more.

In this episode you'll learn about:

The secrets behind my unique mixing philosophy
How to balance natural emotion with technical precision in tracks
The true art of comping and the challenges of choosing the best takes
Tricks to handle bleed, one of the subtle challenges in the mixing process
The impact of your listening environment on the final mix
Why tactile tools like faders will revolutionize your mixing approach
The magic of side-set small speakers for a fresh mixing perspective

A peek into my exclusive courses on mixprotege.com and studio.com
Why the "rules" of mixing might not be as rigid as you think
The importance of continuous learning and evolution in the world of mixing
A glimpse into my adventures with iconic artists and their chart-topping records
How to connect physically and emotionally with your mix
The significance of knowing your workspace, from speakers to headphones
My personal advice for up-and-coming mix engineers and producers

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Learn more about Roy Matz at www.roymatz.com

Learn more about me, and hire me to produce, record, and/or mix your next project at www.dananielsen.com

And if you’d like to learn HOW I produce, record and mix so you can follow along and do it yourself, you are in the right place! Right here on Mixprotege.com

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