Lij Shaw

Recording Studio Rockstars

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Lij Shaw Interviews music producers, engineers, studio owners, and other professionals to bring you inspiring stories, tricks, and insights from the recording studio. So that you can take your recordings to the next level and become a rockstar of the recording studio yourself! - Guests: Vance Powell, Michael Beinhorn, Russell Wolff, Graham Cochrane, Joe Gilder, Björgvin Benediktsson, and many more...

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Lij Shaw

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

RSR417 - Joakeem Gaston - Home Studio Production with iZotope 01.09.2023

Nothing is bigger than you! Joakeem (our youngest guest yet) talked about producing Hip-Hop-J-Dilla-Haitian-Komba music, midi studio signal flow, AI studio assistants, why you need Twitch & Discord, and a thorough breakdown of iZotope plugins & apps. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Joakeem Gaston a Boston-born musician, producer and photographer...

RSR416 - Tom Lord-Alge aka TLA - Answers All Your Mixing Questions! 25.08.2023

Does your mix need a spanking? Tom talked about mixing on SSL consoles and the UF8 & UC-1, why Pro Tools works great for mixing, how to get a bigger chorus, set up your monitors, how to create a killer snare, and the secret to nailing your vocal mix! Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Tom Lord-Alge aka TLA a Multi Grammy winning mixer who started o...

RSR415 - Jacob Light - Modern Tone Studios & Music School 18.08.2023

So comfy luck can't find you? Jacob talked about beating imposter syndrome, building a commercial studio with a staff of session musicians and teachers, how to get great vocal, guitar, and drum recordings, and how to be super organized in business! Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Jacob Light a musician, record producer, and audio engineer based...

RSR414 - Wilson Harwood - Soundproof Your Home Studio 11.08.2023

Which panels sound-proof your studio? Wrong question! Wilson explained the difference between sound-treatment and sound-proofing, how to deal with floors, walls, and windows, how to build your studio, and where to set up your perfect mix position. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Wilson Harwood a producer and mix engineer in Nashville, TN. He fou...

RSR413 - Kevin Paul - Home Studio Mixing Advice (Depeche Mode, Kinks, David Bowie, Nick Cave, Goldfrapp) 04.08.2023

Six ingredients can make a masterpiece or a bowl of dog food! Kevin talked about mixing in mono, stereo or Atmos, how to set up a home studio and get a pro sound using headphones and a bucket for monitors, when your mix is done, and how to backup! Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Kevin Paul an audio engineer, mixer, and mastering engineer who wor...

RSR412 - Colin Scharf - How to Grant Fund Your Record and Home Studio! 28.07.2023

Find the universal in the specific! Colin talked about writing grant proposals for records, organizing local show live albums, drum edits, and mixing templates in Logic Pro X, and how to create cool vocal harmonies in a "rock-in" closet home studio. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Colin Scharf a songwriter, producer, filmmaker, author, event org...

RSR411 - Nick Bullock - How to Get a Great Vocal Production 21.07.2023

Vocal production starts with a hand-shake! Nick talked about the secret to a great vocal performance, mixing with the SSL UF8 and Neve Satellite, building a barn studio, running a studio business successfully, and how to mix the perfect vocal track! Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Nick Bullock a Nashville based producer, engineer, musician, and...

RSR410 - Dan Pfeifer - Audio Professor of Engineering and Production at MTSU 14.07.2023

Would you say no to a session with Bono and Edge? Dan talked about working at Memphis Sound Productions, recording B.B. King & Paul Schaffer, writing manuals for API, mixing with SSL, and teaching at one of the top recording colleges in Nashville TN. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Dan Pfeifer a professor in the Department of Recording Industry...

RSR409 - Shawn Everett - How To Produce Music Like A Painter 07.07.2023

What does The Scream sound like? Shawn talked about listening to paintings to guide your productions, acoustic guitars as synths, how to record Adele and not f#$% up, room mics on vocals, and how to match real EQs to plugins like a rocket scientist. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Shawn Everett a six-time Grammy-winning music engineer and produc...

RSR408 - Bryan Cook - Mixing Advice for Pro Tools in the Box 30.06.2023

Don't touch that kick drum! Bryan talked about riding the drums during fills, adding drum distortion, setting up your Pro Tools mix template, how to mix with reverbs and delays, keeping the vocal realistic, and how to use mix bus plugins and stems. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Bryan Cook a Los Angeles based mixer whose credits include U2, One...

RSR407 - Justin Perkins - Mastering Plugins and Samply.app Tour 23.06.2023

Replace the Replacements? Justin talked about delivering mixes and masters with Samply, remastering Can't Hardly Wait by the Replacements, the best plugins you can use for mastering, fixed-level monitoring, and mastering with speakers and headphones. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Justin Perkins a mastering engineer in Madison, Wisconsin with M...

RSR406 - Damian Taylor - Mixing, Production, Synths, and Speakers 16.06.2023

Where is the attack of a bass anyway? Damian talked about wireframing production, mixing on small speakers, Pro Tools editing by hand, recording modular synths, pen and paper producing, how to get wide bass, and why you don't need no stinking mono! Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Damian Taylor a 10 x Grammy nominated producer, engineer, and mixe...

RSR405 - Larry Crane - Audio Restoration & Mixing Advice for the Home Studio 09.06.2023

I love the smell of analog tape in the morning! Larry shared tips for mid-side two-track remixing, improving your recording craft, four-track cassettes, mixing She & Him, Pavement, mixing in Pro Tools, and referencing with multiple speakers. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Larry Crane the founder of Tape Op Magazine, owner of Jackpot! Recording...

RSR404 - Collin Dupuis - Philosophy and Techniques for Mixing in Pro Tools 02.06.2023

"Damn it Jim I'm a mixer, not a bricklayer!" Collin reminds you to make sure that the arrangement is right before the mixing session, why old houses sound great, how to mix drums with phase and polarity, mix into busses, and soothe bass and vocals. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Collin Dupuis a Nashville and Detroit based multi-Grammy nominated...

RSR403 - Vance Powell - Answers All Your Questions About Mixing and Atmos 26.05.2023

Got mixing questions? Vance answered all your questions from the RSR Facebook group, talked about the challenges of mixing in Atmos, multi-miking Chris Stapleton guitars and vocals, the SSL mixing template breakdown, and how to make a washtub bass. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Vance Powell, a multi-Grammy award-winning producer, engineer and...

RSR402 - Stephen Shirk - Console, Tape, and Ribbons in Chicago 19.05.2023

Gloria Estefan was right! Stephen talked about Sphere and the history of American consoles, Smoky Joe amps, printing fx plugins, recording drums, acoustic, and electric guitars, deconstructing your tape machine alignment, and stereo ribbon mics. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Stephen Shirk an Engineer, Co-Producer and Musician. Stephen has been...

RSR401 - John Mayfield - Mixing Advice From Mayfield Mastering 12.05.2023

Is it bad to print your mix offline? John talked about the importance of arrangement, mastering dynamics in your mix, the Fletcher Munson curve, listening loud and quiet, crest factor, customer care, and why some plugins are different every time! Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is John Mayfield a mastering engineer with over 50 years of experience...

RSR400 - Bill & Michael Szymczyk - Producing Hotel California for The Eagles on the Historic MCI Console 05.05.2023

"Made Loud To Be Played Loud!" Bill talked about recording with his son Michael, how to create cinematographic drums, single mic vocal stacking with The Eagles, producing demos on a boat, how to record great rock guitars, and singing at 8000 feet. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Bill Szymczyk (and his son Mike Szymczyk) a Grammy-winning and mult...

RSR399 - Billy Decker - How To Mix A Song Fast & Great Every Time 28.04.2023

Delete most of those damn tracks before you mix! Billy talked about narrowing the drum and guitar mics down to the essentials for mixing, his vocal chain, bass eq roll-off, designing the perfect mixing chain plugins, and how mixing mono can help you. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Billy Decker aka The Deckerator is an award winning Nashville mi...

RSR398 - Sean Sullivan - Recording Acoustic String Bands (Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers, Del McCoury, John Prine, & The Black Keys) 21.04.2023

Is it OK to Butcher a session? Sean talked about recording at the kitchen table with John Prine, capturing powerful vocals with Sturgill Simpson, when to use goboes and figure eight mics, and why the fiddle player texts you during a tracking session. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Sean Sullivan a 3 time Grammy award winning engineer, mixer and...

RSR397 - Adam Greenspan - Recording Bloc Party & Mixing With Guitar Pedals in Pro Tools 14.04.2023

It's all about the vibe! Adam talked about recording the Bloc Party Alpha Games, overdubbing cymbals, recording like Al Schmitt, guitar pedals mixing in the box, why the Mini Moog has nothing new to say, and where to use Slate Virtual Console. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Adam Greenspan A Grammy-nominated engineer, mixer, and producer who had...

RSR396 - Joe Costa - Recording at Sound Emporium & Mixing in The Box with Ben Folds and Caitlin Rose 07.04.2023

How many recording engineers does it take to change a light bulb? Joe talked about tracking to tape without headphones, mixing in the box using headphones, ns10s, and Auratones, creating cool drum sounds with plugins, and vocal mic and mixing tips. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Joe Costa a freelance engineer/mixer in Nashville, TN, originally...

RSR395 - Bobby Owsinski - Answers All Your Mixing Questions 31.03.2023

Mix with your ears closed! Bobby talked about mixing using only visual meters, why playlist mixes are the new radio mixes, immersive audio, simple home studio sound treatments, mixing in headphones, and how to take your mix from muddy to magnificent. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Bobby Owsinski a Producer/engineer and one of the best selling a...

RSR394 - Josh Harris - Producing Dance Music in Studio One and Healthy Studio Lifestyle 24.03.2023

We need more kettlebell! Josh talked about mixing in Studio One so your song sounds like a finished record, a healthy studio lifestyle and working routine, understanding compression, mixing dance kick and bass, and producing in Poland and Romania. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Josh Harris an internationally known producer, composer, engineer,...

RSR393 - Warren Huart - Home Studio Advice From Produce Like A Pro 17.03.2023

Don't be afraid to grab the guitar when engineering! Warren talked about choosing the right mic for your studio, why modern mics sound so clean, giving back to the community, the future of the clicktrack, TEC award, the Beatles, and session players. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Warren Huart an English record producer, musician, composer and r...

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