Mixing SZA, Engineering Bob Dylan, Collaborating with Rick Rubin
In this episode, Ari and ATA student Dana Nielsen, a Grammy-nominated mixing and engineering master, discuss his home studio setup, career, and supers…
Author: 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.
❤️ You’ll LUFS this limiter trick!
Hi Reader, Mix Protégé has been buzzing with activity and inspiration recently, and I can’t wait to share the highlights with you! Our Member Spot…
Protégés Produce Debut Single, “17” by Zelda
Mix Protégé founder Dana Nielsen, and member Michael Leto, join forces on "17," the debut single from teen singer-songwriter, Zelda.
Capturing Hit Record Moments: Vocal Production Tips with Dana Nielsen
I'm so stoked to share this amazing conversation with Travis Ference for Episode 107 of his wonderful Progressions podcast! This was such a fun hang…
🎬 NEW VIDEO: The secret to overdubbing live performances!
My latest video shows how I create a tempo map in Pro Tools to sync with a natural, non-clicked recording. Watch my entire tempo mapping process as I …
How To Create a Tempo Map in Pro Tools
In this video I'll show how I create a tempo map in Pro Tools to sync with a natural, non-clicked recording. Watch my entire tempo mapping process as …
🎛️ Are stock EQ plugins good enough??
Greetings from 28,000 feet above the globe! ✈️ After a productive week of record-making at Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville, North Carolina, I'…
😳 It’s like you’re IN THE STUDIO w/ me!
January 7, 2024
Your weekend Mix Protégé recap by Dana Nielsen
Happy New Year, Reader! The past two weeks have been a blur and I'm excited to be…
ZELDA “Carry On” – 360º Video BTS
I captured this recording session BTS (behind the scenes) footage using an Insta360 X3 camera while musical artist, Zelda, recorded her song "Carry On…
🤔 Is this what your vocals are missing?
Dec 24, 2023
Cheers 🥂 to another inspiring, productive week on Mix Protége! The highlight for me was hearing some stunning in-progress mixes by o…