#11: Interview – Drew of Last Relic

Recording and Mixing Indie Music Podcast

In Episode 11, Douglas and Matt Interview Drew, of Last Reic Studio. Drew’s production process is entirely on iOS and he discusses the influences that led his evolution into mobile device production, how the hardware and software setup has evolved over the years, hardware and software entry points for those interested in getting started with iOS music production, and much much more! Find Drew’s song “Nightfall”, heard in this episode, on Bandcamp: https://lastrelic.bandcamp.com/track/nightfall

#10: Mix Challenge

Recording and Mixing Indie Music Podcast

In Episode 10, Douglas and Matt mixed the same song, “Ambitions” by All Hands Lost. The raw multi-tracks for this were obtained from “The ‘Mixing Secrets’ Free Multitrack Download Library”, located at http://www.cambridge-mt.com/ms/mtk/. This site is a companion resource site for Mike Senior’s book “Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio”. In this episode, Matt and Douglas discuss approaches to mixing the same song, specific challenges discovered, vibes they were going for, and their own independent set of self-imposed restrictions for the intention of practice and improving mixing techniques with unfamiliar tools.

#9: Getting Started On A $1000 Budget

Recording and Mixing Indie Music Podcast

In Episode 9, Douglas and Matt discuss getting started recording on a $1000 budget. Whether in your bedroom or in a studio, you can record at a professional level. Don’t wait, get our there in your garage and in the storage locker, sell that old stuff. Hit the pawn shops, check your local and online retailers for B-stock, barter and trade until you get the gear you need to record your music