Mixing Indie Folk Vocals (feat Cammy Kurtzman)
In this livestream event, Dana Nielsen from Mix Protégé and indie-folk artist Cammy Kurtzman collaborate to achieve a warm, intimate vocal sound for…
Category: Video
An archive of Mix Protégé blog posts and newsletters featuring video content
Strymon BigSky Plugin: Reverb Review
Introducing the Strymon BigSky Multi-Reverb Plugin. Watch producer Dana Nielsen create a song from scratch using BigSky reverb on every track!
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…
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 …
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…
Nielsens Rockin’ Christmas
Enjoy FOUR new songs this season, from our family recording studio to yours! From Dana Nielsen, Roxi Jet, and Mix Protégé. Each year around Christma…
Live Replay: Mixing “Hope” with Ike Sturm
In this live mixing session streamed from my Los Angeles studio, I take you through the entire process of mixing 'Hope,' a captivating movement from I…
Transcribing & Recording an Iconic Holiday Sax Solo
I transcribed and recorded Boots Randolph's iconic sax solo for an upcoming Nielsen family rendition of "Rockin Around the Christmas Tree." It felt g…
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…
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.�…