Produce Like A Pro

Ed and Paul listen to their own different ways of mixing Steve Maggiora's "What's Going on". They also test out their mixes in Ed's studio. Check out Ed:  https://linktr.ee/EdThorne Check out Paul: Website:  https://www.paulthird.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/paulthird_uk/?hl=en Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@PaulThird Leave some Comments!:  https://producelikeapro.com/blog/podcast...

Eva Gardner is a highly talented bassist, singer, and songwriter who has made a significant impact on the music industry. Born in Los Angeles, California, in 1979, Gardner grew up surrounded by music, as her father, Kim Gardner, was a successful bassist who played with a variety of prominent rock bands, including The Creation and The Birds. Check out Eva's Instagram page:  https://www.instagram.co...

In 1966, Wilson Pickett entered FAME studios in Muscle Shoals to record some of his most famous songs of all time, including the now legendary – “Mustang Sally.” Originally written by Pickett’s former Falcons bandmate, Sir Mack Rice, Pickett’s version, produced by Atlantic Records’ Jerry Wexler and FAME studios owner Rick Hall, took a great Rhythm and Blues hit to mainstream success, with the tale...

For this week's episode of Working Audio Tools, Ed and Paul demonstrate their stages of pre-mixing and pre-mastering with Steve Maggiora's "What's Going On".  Check out Ed:  https://linktr.ee/EdThorne Check out Paul: Website:  https://www.paulthird.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/paulthird_uk/?hl=en Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@PaulThird Leave some Comments!:  https://producelikeap...

Warren discusses his top 5 tips to think about when recording.  Subscribe to the email list and get yourself some free goodies: https://producelikeapro.com   Want to create radio ready mixes from the comfort of your home? Go check out https://promixacademy.com/courses/   Check out all other services here: https://linktr.ee/producelikeapro

Marc Bolan’s T. Rex initially formed as Tyrannosaurus Rex in 1967. Rapidly establishing themselves as darlings of the underground scene, thanks to an exhilarating blend of pixie whimsy and idiosyncratic song structures, that hippy duo – Bolan and drummer pal Steve Peregrin Took – metamorphosed into T. Rex in 1970 and became the pioneering spirit of the emergent glam rock movement, which Bolan jump...

For today's episode of Working Audio Tools, Ed and Paul demonstrate what it means to "Pre-mix" a song. They will be using the song "What's Going On" by Steve Maggiora to set up the pre-mixing session. GET 30% OF DISTROKID:  https://distrokid.com/?c=plap Check out Ed:  https://linktr.ee/EdThorne Check out Paul: Website:  https://www.paulthird.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/paulthird_uk/?...

David Libert is a legendary tour manager in the music industry who has worked with some of the biggest names in rock and roll history. He is also the author of the book  “Rock and Roll Warrior,” which chronicles his experiences on the road with some of the most iconic bands of all time. Subscribe to the email list and get yourself some free goodies: https://producelikeapro.com   Want to create rad...

The Ramones were one of the most influential bands to emerge from New York City in the 1970s. Hailing from the Forest Hills neighborhood of Queens, the Ramones helped to define the sound, style, and attitude of a new musical genre that came to be known as punk rock. With Joey Ramone’s unique vocal delivery, Johnny Ramone’s buzzsaw guitar, Dee Dee Ramone’s twisted, hilarious songwriting, and Tommy...

Today's episode of Working Audio Tools, Ed and Paul discuss their previous mixes about how they have improved and what they should continue to work on for future mixes. Ed and Paul also discuss what is commonly used on their processing chain. GET 30% OF DISTROKID:  https://distrokid.com/?c=plap Check out Ed:  https://linktr.ee/EdThorne Check out Paul: Website:  https://www.paulthird.com Instagram:...

Markus Reuter is a German musician who is recognized for his outstanding contribution to the field of progressive and experimental music. With his unique approach to playing the guitar, he has redefined the boundaries of the instrument and created a distinctive sound that is both captivating and innovative. Over the course of his career, Reuter has worked with a range of different musicians and ba...

Donna Summer is famous for her disco and pop career, but before she hit the big time she was already an accomplished singer who sang in musicals, folk opera and in the studio as a session musician. The Boston-born singer started out in a rock band before moving to central Europe to make a living. She was singing in the musical ‘Hair’ in Munich when she came to the attention of Moroder’s writing pa...

Today's episode of Working Audio Tools, Ed and Paul compete to create a mix that is pleasing to their client. Which mixing engineer will the client choose? Listen to find out! GET 30% OF DISTROKID:  https://distrokid.com/?c=plap Check out Ed:  https://linktr.ee/EdThorne Check out Paul: Website:  https://www.paulthird.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/paulthird_uk/?hl=en Youtube:  https://w...

Danny Saber is a prolific musician, producer, and songwriter who has made a significant impact in the music industry. He has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry and has contributed to many iconic songs over the years. Saber’s unique style and approach to music have earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated following. Subscribe to the email list and get yourself some free goodie...

“Message in a Bottle” was one of the songs presented by Sting, although the song’s captivating guitar riff was not entirely new to the band. They had heard him playing around with it with a different melody while on tour. Guitarist Andy Summers explained in 1981: “Sting had that riff for a while, but there was another tune with it originally. He'd been fiddling about with it during our first Ameri...

For this week's episode of Working Audio Tools, Ed and Paul go over the characteristics of what makes a good portfolio for mixing engineer. They will provide portfolio examples with their own tracks and multitracks given from the Produce Like A Pro Academy.  GET 30% OF DISTROKID:  https://distrokid.com/?c=plap Check out Ed:  https://linktr.ee/EdThorne Check out Paul: Website:  https://www.paulthir...

Jimmy Webb is one of the most influential and celebrated songwriters in American music history. With a career spanning over five decades, he has written some of the most iconic and timeless songs of all time. From “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” to “Wichita Lineman,” Webb’s music has touched the hearts of millions of people around the world. Subscribe to the email list and get yourself some free go...

In the 1980s, the futuristic sounds of synthesizers and electronic instruments were everywhere, but only a few years before (in the late seventies) punk music had been dominating the popular music scene with its aggressive, DIY, guitar driven sounds. In the transition from this raw, rock ‘n roll sound to a sci-fi dreamscape of futuristic synthesizers, we find Gary Numan and his 1979 hit single “Ca...

Today's episode of the Working Audio tools, Ed and Paul review each other's mixes for "Can't Find My Way Alone" by Misty Gonzales given by the Produce Like A Pro Academy.  GET 30% OF DISTROKID:  https://distrokid.com/?c=plap Check out Ed:  https://linktr.ee/EdThorne Check out Paul: Website:  https://www.paulthird.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/paulthird_uk/?hl=en Youtube:  https://www.y...

Pat Mastelotto  is a highly acclaimed drummer and percussionist who has made significant contributions to the world of music. Born in 1955 in California, Mastelotto began playing the drums at the age of 10 and quickly developed a passion for the instrument. He went on to study music at Southwestern College in Chula Vista, California, and later joined the band  Mr. Mister,  where he gained widespre...

In 1965, The Who were on their way to becoming one of the biggest bands in rock music history, with their legendary stage shows, powerhouse sound, and rebellious attitude. But the song that transformed everything for the band’s career, also revolutionized rock history. With “My Generation” The Who created a rock anthem which would define a generation’s identity and represent the spirit of rock ‘n...

For this week's episode of the Working Audio tools, Ed and Paul review each other's mixes for "Renegade" by Jerimiah Red given by the Produce Like A Pro Academy.  GET 30% OF DISTROKID:  https://distrokid.com/?c=plap Check out Ed:  https://linktr.ee/EdThorne Check out Paul: Website:  https://www.paulthird.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/paulthird_uk/?hl=en Youtube:  https://www.youtube.co...

Recording a great sounding vocal in the studio sounds like it should be a simple task. You set up a microphone, have your singer stand in front of it, give them a set of headphones and hit the record button. Although this is the basic set up, there are a few things I've learned throughout the years that have helped me get better sounding vocal tracks! A great sounding vocal is the cornerstone of m...

James Brown was called “the Godfather of Soul,” “Soul Brother No. 1,” “Mr. Dynamite,” and “the Minister of Super Heavy Funk.” He was also known as “the hardest working man in show business,” and “King of the One-Nighters,” because at one time he performed as many as 350 gigs a year.  All these titles illustrate Brown’s importance as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He inv...

For today's episode of Working Audio Tools, Ed and Paul review each others mixes for "Chelsea" by Dragged Under provided by the Produce Like A Pro Academy. GET 30% OF DISTROKID:  https://distrokid.com/?c=plap Check out Ed:  https://linktr.ee/EdThorne Check out Paul: Website:  https://www.paulthird.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/paulthird_uk/?hl=en Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Paul...