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Music Production and Mixing Tips for Beginner Producers
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Songwriting
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Music Industry
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Independent Artists
Audience Engagement
Mastering
Audio Engineering
Saturation Techniques
Synthpop Music
Parallel Compression
Cloud Storage
Release Strategies
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How do you make your mixes sound professional as a beginner? What’s the real difference between mixing and mastering? And do you actually need expensive gear to produce great music at home?

Inside The Mix is the podcast for beginner and early-career music producers, as well as hobbyist musicians, who want clear, practical answers to the most common questions in music production and mixing music. ... more

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Latest Episodes

Clearer mixes don’t come from buying more plugins, they come from making better decisions. In this episode of Inside The Mix, Marc Matthews sits down with returning guest Tim Benson (Aisle9) to show beginner and intermediate producers how to get clea... more

Free synth plugins can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re staring at an empty patch and just want results. In this episode of Inside The Mix, Marc Matthews walks beginner and intermediate producers through a practical Surge XT tutorial, showin... more

Null testing is one of the fastest ways to prove what actually changes in a mix. In this episode of Inside The Mix, Marc Matthews sits down with mastering engineer Eric Mitchell to explain what a null test is, how phase cancellation works, and how pr... more

Logic Pro workflow tips can dramatically speed up music production, and in this episode of Inside The Mix, Marc Matthews breaks down seven practical Logic Pro tweaks that remove friction and help producers finish more music, faster.

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Recent Guests

Abby Griffin
Engineer, singer, guitarist, and bassist, studying audio engineering at Montclair State University.
Montclair State University
Episode: #224: Why Imperfect Recordings Feel More Alive | Abby Griffin on Creative Truth (Recording Studio Rockstars)
Dan Millis
Grammy-winning mastering engineer and audio professional based in New York City.
Episode: #223: How A New York Intern Became A Grammy-Winning Mastering Engineer with Dan Millice (Sound Discussion Podcast)
Rich Bosic
Vocal Coach and host of the Facial Ears podcast
Facial Ears podcast
Episode: #222: From Vocal Prep to Mastering — 7 Standout Moments of 2025 (Part 2)
Dan Giffen
Music producer and host of the Ableton Podcast
Ableton Podcast
Episode: #222: From Vocal Prep to Mastering — 7 Standout Moments of 2025 (Part 2)
Eric Mitchell
Music producer and mastering engineer
Episode: #222: From Vocal Prep to Mastering — 7 Standout Moments of 2025 (Part 2)
Shane Slack
Audio professional discussing mix and master techniques.
Episode: #221: Finish Songs Faster, Mix Smarter — 7 Standout Moments of 2025 (Part 1)
Ian Shepard
Acclaimed mastering engineer sharing insights on loudness.
Episode: #221: Finish Songs Faster, Mix Smarter — 7 Standout Moments of 2025 (Part 1)
Nate Kelms
Mix engineer discussing static mixing.
Sound Discussion Podcast
Episode: #221: Finish Songs Faster, Mix Smarter — 7 Standout Moments of 2025 (Part 1)
Mike Marsh
Mastering engineer discussing the importance of external ears.
Episode: #221: Finish Songs Faster, Mix Smarter — 7 Standout Moments of 2025 (Part 1)

Host

Marc Matthews
Host of Inside The Mix, specializing in music production and audio engineering, providing expert insights and coaching to aspiring musicians and producers.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Hello

    What’s going on

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mix an album
    Denmarka year ago
  • Great Podcast!

    I’ve listened to every episode! And I just finished up the latest interview with Pensacola Mist. They were exactly who I thought they were. Super professional, polished, looking band, but very self-aware about who they are and what they’re doing. It was delightful and Marc asked some really good questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rockstar2577
    United States2 years ago
  • This podcast is amazing!!!!

    Mark is a great host! He’s very informative, he takes his time explaining his knowledge on mixing and mastering, and the music business. Keep up the great content.. Fasteddy856

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fasteddy856
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent podcast full of practical advice and tips for becoming a better producer and artist. The show is well-produced and the guests bring a ton of real-world experience and value to the listener. I definitely recommend this show if you're looking to level up as a music artist and producer.

    Podchaser
    5
    Reagan Ramm
    3 years ago
  • One of the most unique music production podcasts out there. There’s a range of topics covered to keep you interested, from award winning engineers to independent artists, as well as tutorial shorts, songwriting tips, production tips. Marc Matthews’ work ethic is what drives this podcast week upon week - his relentless consistency is admirable. Get on this and improve your production techniques today, or just sit back and enjoy the fascinating points of view that Marc’s guests offer up.

    Podchaser
    5
    neonhighwaysynth
    3 years ago

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#230: What Is a Null Test? Stop Guessing Your Mix Changes with Eric Mitchell
Q: How often do you find yourself using a null test in your day-to-day workflow?
Not often; it's more of a tool used occasionally for verification rather than a daily necessity.
#230: What Is a Null Test? Stop Guessing Your Mix Changes with Eric Mitchell
Q: Is there a type of source material that would be better for a beginner to use for null testing?
Two versions of the same audio material that are sample aligned work best for a beginner's null test.
#230: What Is a Null Test? Stop Guessing Your Mix Changes with Eric Mitchell
Q: What do you think is the most damaging misconception surrounding null testing?
The misconception is often that null testing will show identical results, while in reality, there are many reasons why audio signals will not null completely.
#215: How to Mix a Wall of Sound That Still Breathes with DRUMxWAVE and Brian Skeel
Q: What advice would you give to an indie artist working with a mix engineer for the first time?
Jay emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision for the project, which helps both the artist and the engineer align their goals.
#213: Finish Tracks Faster - Workflow Hacks Every Producer Needs (feat. John Kunkel)
Q: What are some workflow hacks you use to produce tracks more efficiently?
John emphasizes using reference tracks to streamline his workflow and to ensure sound compatibility, which enables him to produce tracks faster.

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1. Abby Griffin
2. Dan Millis
3. Rich Bosic
4. Dan Giffen
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6. Shane Slack
7. Ian Shepard
8. Nate Kelms

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