Secret Sonics Podcast
1) #256 - The Subtle Art of Layering Percussion
Ben and Carl share some of the techniques they use to add percussive depth without cluttering your mix. Learn why texture beats rhythm, how to stretch samples for supernatural groove, and the specific...Show More
2) #255 - Energy Vampires Are Killing Your Career
What happens when a successful music producer realizes he’s been working with the wrong people for years? Carl reveals the moment everything changed after his first child was born, and why he now prio...Show More
3) #254 - The Shelf-Life of Major Credits
Learn the three essential principles that turn your biggest credits into sustainable income, why Grammy winners still struggle to find work, and how to position yourself so clients see your rate as a ...Show More
4) #253 - Dave Stagl: Leaving Artists Speechless with Dolby Atmos
Learn why one of the most experienced immersive audio engineers believes most people are approaching Dolby Atmos completely wrong, and discover the emotional framework that’s helping artists create de...Show More
5) #252 - The NEW Business of Mixing
What happens when a mixing engineer accidentally builds clients in 30 countries while living in Pennsylvania? Carl discovered that global currency differences and economic crashes might be the secret ...Show More
6) #251 - Context Context Context (Vocals Pt2)
What makes a vocal feel perfectly placed… or totally disconnected?This week, we’re getting way past plugin chains and diving into the real work of vocal mixing: context. We’re talking about how to mak...Show More
7) Quick Announcement: Taking a Week Off to Celebrate 6 Years and 250 Episodes
Quick Announcement: Taking a Week Off to Celebrate 6 Years and 250 Episodes - because we deserve it!
8) #250 - Are We Making Vocals Too Perfect? (Pt1)
Two cranky engineers accidentally reveal why your technically perfect vocals sound emotionally deadIn this episode, Ben and Carl dive into why the "mistakes" you're fixing might be the only thing keep...Show More
9) #249 - Are We Hearing the Bass, or Just Feeling It? (Pt2)
In this episode, Ben & Carl get into the gritty business of making bass actually work in a mix. Not just technically — but emotionally, musically, and physically. We challenge each other’s instincts, ...Show More
10) #248 - Our Wildly Different Bass Philosophies (Pt1)
We didn’t mean to go this deep—but here we are.This week, we cracked open the bass rabbit hole and just kept falling. What started as a casual chat about tracking techniques quickly turned into a full...Show More