302: The Music Production Process (Step 5): Capturing Magic – How To Record Strong Takes That Actually Move People

Recording music is about capturing magic moments.In this episode of The Self-Recording Band Podcast, Benedikt and Manel are breaking down step 5 of the production process: the recording session —

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301: The Music Production Process (Step 4): Recording Setup & Sound Check: How To Capture Great Tones At The Source

Great recordings don’t start with plugins. They start before you ever hit record.In Step 4 of the Production Process, Benedikt Hain and Manel Espinosa break down setup and sound check:

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293: Give Us 30 Minutes And We’ll Fix Most Of Your Reverb Problems

In this episode, Benedikt and Manel dive into fresh lessons from recent real recording, mixing and coaching projects. You’ll learn why seemingly tiny mix tweaks (we’re talking 0.5–1 dB) can

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275: Why Your Vocals Don’t Sit Right in the Mix (And How to Fix It)

We hear it all the time. It's one of the most common problems that people run into:"My vocals never seem to sit right in my mixes." "The vocals are

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268: From Cringe To Connection: Overcome Writer’s Block And Start Writing Better Lyrics

Benedikt and Manel discuss the critical role of lyrics in music production, exploring common challenges artists face when writing lyrics. They talk about Manel's songwriting journey, share a framework

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263: The Hidden Power of Song Key – Better Vocals, Better Vibe

Picking the right key for your song is not just a technical decision — it can completely change the vibe, energy, and emotional impact of your track. You've hit

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235: 10 Feet Saved The Record – Move The Mic & Listen, Don’t Assume

Let's talk about being intentional with your recording decisions.Yes, we talk about this all the time. But we also firmly believe that we need to be reminded more

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234: How To Get A Dirty, Aggressive Vocal Sound

This time we're answering an interesting listener question on how to get a dirty, aggressive vocal sound. Vocal fry and technique? Or can it be done with gear?Apply

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216: Ken Lewis & Dom Rivinius (Mixing Night Audio, Taylor Swift, Kanye, Bruno Mars, Drake, BTS, Alicia Keys, Eminem)

Ken Lewis is a Mixer & Producer with 114 gold records under his belt. On his credits list you'll find BTS, Kanye West, Taylor Swift, Drake, Bruno Mars

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180: Jill Zimmermann (Alice Cooper, July Talk, Three Days Grace, Alexisonfire)

We’re thrilled to introduce you to the brilliant audio engineer, Jill Zimmermann. In this episode, Jill shares her journey in the world of audio engineering and offers invaluable

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