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Dana Nielsen posted a new post.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:31:35 -0800

How to Know When Your Mix Is Done (Fresh Ears Test)

One of the hardest parts of mixing isn’t EQ or compression — it’s knowing when your mix is actually done. In this member story, we explore how fresh ears and trusted feedback helped turn an “almost…

Dana Nielsen replied to the discussion Retro soul ditty for car commercial in the forum Member Spotlight

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:46:28 -0700

Reply to Retro soul ditty for car commercial

IT’S FINALLY OUT!! ⚡️

Wrote the music and lyrics and recorded/produced/mixed this whole thing in a day. The ad agency picked it from lots of submissions and had no notes, lol, which NEVER happens!

Thanks, amazing MP fam, for all your support and pozzy vibes – you surely tipped the cosmic needle toward bringing this gig home! 💜…

Joe Robinson started the discussion Nature Is A Teacher - Mix Feedback in the forum Member Spotlight

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 04:30:56 -0800

Nature Is A Teacher - Mix Feedback

Hi @dana & MP friends – I wanted to share this song, I would really appreciate any feedback on the mix or production.

I played all the instruments including bass & drums, which is not my forte, but good fun – one thing I’m finding to be tricky is getting the bass / low end to sit just right. I’m playing a Hofner with flatwounds, it’s quite…

Paul Tucci replied to the discussion in the forum

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:49:04 -0800

Allow me to quote Ol’ Dirty Bastard when he said…

Jesse Lewis replied to the discussion Reply To: Way To You - Mix feedback please in the forum Member Spotlight

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 00:09:57 -0700

Reply to Way To You - Mix feedback please

Hey Fam!

I wanted to share the video I made for “Way To You.” My wife did the illustrations and we played it for our son the night before his 13th birthday! Thanks so much to all who encouraged me and helped get this on across the finish line. Much love! – JLew

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPJSGP5L9GE

Jeremy Roye replied to the discussion Creepin - a protest song - master ready? in the forum Member Spotlight

Thu, 02 May 2024 02:55:10 -0700

Reply to Creepin - a protest song - master ready?

Man, your posts are epic. Many thank yous! You might consider blogging about music if you don’t already!

Welcome to the revolution! haha.

All great notes. I’m been feeling that double whistle might be one too many in the intro especially if there’s other intro-stuff. Will experiment with the intro and peep the sibilance.

And I love I love Lucy. Sign me up!

roy-matz replied to the discussion Another live 2 track with mastering in the forum Member Spotlight

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 01:04:19 -0700

Reply to Another live 2 track with mastering

Agree with Dana. It’s sounding amazing. nothing is missing, and definitely not squished

Dana Nielsen posted a new post.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:46:30 -0700

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 superstar collaborations. He shares insights into his career…

David Maroul replied to the discussion An early composition for your enjoyment in the forum Member Spotlight

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:30:53 -0700

Reply to An early composition for your enjoyment

Greatness! Love the track & the production. This has the sound of a 2 inch 24 track analog console recording. Great clarity & super clean. Nice!

Alex Gage: Gang!!!!Thought I would share a mix I'm working on and […]

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 06:42:17 -0800

Gang!!!!

Thought I would share a mix I’m working on and ask for some feedback?? I’m really looking at the low end of this mix currently. Anything you are hearing (mix wise) though would be of great help. I need to hand this in yesterday ( haha typical engineering timeline) so hopefully I’ll have the time to implement any suggestions.

Thanks to …