This Tuesday Tip is about the immediate steps after you got the tracks from the client. A great way to organize your tracks and get ready for the actual mixing process. Follow along as we pull the tracks into the mix, then color code them and start the listening process.
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You Received Tracks To Mix, Now What?
From First Email to Final Mix: Chris & Jody’s Client Mixing Workflow
So, you got hired to mix someone else’s music—now what?
In this episode, Chris & Jody crack open their personal workflows and walk you through exactly what they do when taking on a client mix. From the very first conversation (what questions you should ask, and the red flags you shouldn’tignore) to preparing the final mix, this is the ultimate behind-the-console guide for anyone stepping into client mixing.
Whether you’re freelancing your first EP or tightening your process for better efficiency, you’ll gain pro-level mixing setup tips, gear prep advice, communication strategy, and insight on how to keep both artists and your CPU happy along the way.
Expect a blend of hands-on tactics, personal anecdotes, a few cautionary tales, and the usual dose of Chris & Jody-style banter. And yes—Friday Finds is back with gear picks and plugins worth checking out.
This one’s for engineers, producers, and home studio heroes ready to level up their client game. Hit play and learn what it really takes to mix like a pro—start to finish.
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Gear we used:
Jody’s Mic & Voice Chain: Telefunken C12 – Groove Tubes Vipre – Apollo – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA Studer A800
Jody’s Channel Strip: iZotope RX Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA 1176E
Chris’ Mic & Voice Chain: Slate ML1 – Apollo – UA – Slate VMR (FG12, FG73, API Eq, SSL 4kE) – iZotope RX Voice – DeNoise
Chris’ Channel Strip: Eventide Precision Time Align – iZotope RX Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA 1176E
Master: Oek Sound Soothe 2 – iZotope Ozone Imager – iZotope Ozone Maximize.
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Pro Audio Secrets from Mastering Legend George Leger III
Celebrating 1 Year with George Leger III: Stories, Secrets & Studio Gold
To mark their first anniversary, Chris & Jody pull out all the stops with a special guest: the one and only George Leger III—a mastering and recording engineer whose fingerprints are all over music you’ve definitely heard (even if you didn’t know it). From Frank Zappa to Barry Manilow, George’s career has twisted through unexpected genres and unforgettable moments, and this week, he spills the sonic tea.
Get an inside look at how George got his start, the gear he swears by, the curveballs he’s mastered (pun intended), and the lessons that stuck with him over decades in the studio. Whether you’re a home studio tinkerer, an aspiring pro, or just someone fascinated by the people behind the mix, this episode is pure gold.
Plus: a triple dose of Friday Finds with an extra voice in the mix. Expect laughs, legends, and the kind of insights you only get from years behind the console.
And yes… it’s also not unlikely that some nonsense will be discussed.
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Gear we used:
Jody’s Mic & Voice Chain: Telefunken C12 – Groove Tubes Vipre – Apollo – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA Studer A800
Jody’s Channel Strip: iZotope RX Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA 1176E
Chris’ Mic & Voice Chain: Slate ML1 – Apollo – UA – Slate VMR (FG12, FG73, API Eq, SSL 4kE) – iZotope RX Voice – DeNoise
Chris’ Channel Strip: Eventide Precision Time Align – iZotope RX Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA 1176E
Master: Oek Sound Soothe 2 – iZotope Ozone Imager – iZotope Ozone Maximize.
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Secrets To Setting Up Recording & Writing Templates
Today’s Tuesday Tip will walk thru taking a DAW file you’ve already written a piece of music with and how to turn it into a template for similar pieces of music. A fantastic way to lightspeed your workflow for writing and recording.