REALmix Live: Mixing “Veronica” (Notre Dame Folk Choir feat. Emma Frank)
Watch Dana Nielsen mix “Veronica” in real time with the songwriters present. Stereo acoustic guitars, vocal focus, and real mix decisions—no edi…
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Home Studio Q&A Replay: Apollo Routing, Headroom & Release Strategy
A fun, fast-paced home studio Q&A packed with real questions from producers, mixers, and artists. In this replay, Dana dives into mixing headroom, voc…
✅ Proof your home studio is good enough
Mt. Joy just dropped a track I mixed… from my home studio. Here’s what it means for your next mix—and how to learn the process.
Batch Rename Audio Files with ‘A Better Finder’
A Better Finder Rename by publicspace.net is a powerful batch renaming tool for Mac OS that is time-saving, inexpensive, and indispensable for audio p…
Replay: Member Meet-up Zoom 2025-02-12
Join us as we explore the art of music mixing, sharing insights on creative freedom, collaboration, and finding the perfect sound.
Winter WONDERLAND Like You’ve Never Seen Before!
Enjoy our family & friends rendition of "Winter Wonderland" - complete with kids choir and crazy behind-the-scenes recording studio antics!
Secret Sonics #219 – Dana Nielsen Part 2: Vocal Production Mastery
Grammy-nominated recording engineer, mixer, producer, Dana Nielsen speaks with Secret Sonics hosts Ben Wallick and Carl Bahner about vocal production …
Secret Sonics #218 – Dana Nielsen Part 1: The Art of Studio Diplomacy
Grammy-nominated recording engineer, mixer, producer, Dana Nielsen speaks with Secret Sonics hosts Ben Wallick and Carl Bahner about recording studio …
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…
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!
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…
❤️ 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…
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…
🎚️ Friday Fader: How is this FREE?! 😲
Hi Reader!
I'm comin' in HOT with another incredible livestream replay for you to enjoy this weekend. In this live mixing session streamed from my Lo…
🎚️ Friday Fader: Free Software and Fresh Jams!
FREE Ozone 11 EQ from Izotope, FREE professional notation software, Member Spotlight mix feedback, and new music from Mamahawk!
🎚️ Friday Fader: Are you following the rules?
Are pan rules helpful? Do they exist at all? 🛸👽 Take that panning guidance you received in the past and throw it IMMEDIATELY in the garbage!
🎚️ Friday Fader: Give those drums a haircut!
"How often are y'all using clipping plugins, and in what way?" We had some excellent recommendations and use cases from the community, and it inspired…
Brainworx BX_Clipper
Audio "clippers" seem to be all the rage these days so I took one for a spin ... and LOVED it! The Brainworx BX_Clipper did just what I needed. Fast…
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 …
Master Your Mix Podcast: Capturing Pro Vocals
I recently sat down for a wonderful conversation with Mike Indovina, founder of MasterYourMix.com, about producing, mixing, and capturing pro vocals.