The Attack & Release Show

Episode 77: Gear Episode 2020 21.10.2020 1:11:22 ↓

Matt and Sam do a rundown of their mastering rigs for 2020 and talk about what has changed and what has not.

Episode 76: How To Make Over Six Figures 07.10.2020 1:00:04 ↓

Matt and Sam talk about how to make over $100,000 - Six Figures

Episode 75: I Don't Want To Do This Anymore 23.09.2020 38:18 ↓

Matt and Sam discuss their remedy for when they feel unmotivated.

Episode 74: James Rudder - What Are You Learning Today? 09.09.2020 1:11:36 ↓

James Rudder is a mix engineer from Sydney, Australia with countless gold and platinum records to his name. He has shaped an entire genre of music (unkowingly) by being one of Hillsong's main engineers/producers over the last 15 years along with working alongside names such as The Rolling Stones, Damian Marley, Nas, Michael Buble, and Bon Jovi just to name a few. His story is amazing. Special...

Episode 73: DDP and Metadata 26.08.2020 36:50 ↓

Matt and Sam dive into the sexy topic of DDP and Metadata.

Episode 72: Limiters in Mastering 12.08.2020 52:44 ↓

Matt and Sam talk about how they use limiters in mastering.

Episode 71: Life After Covid 29.07.2020 56:14 ↓

Matt and Sam give their thoughts about life after Covid.

Episode 70: What A Mastering Engineer Can Do For You 15.07.2020 58:26 ↓

Matt and Sam talk about what a mastering engineer can do for you (artists, mixers, producers, etc)

Episode 69: How To Buy Gear 01.07.2020 1:15:38 ↓

Matt and Sam discuss their strategies on how they purchase gear.

Episode 68: Dylan Seals - Finding Your Unique Voice 17.06.2020 1:32:05 ↓

Matt and Sam interview Grammy-Nominated mastering engineer Dylan Seals. They talk all things audio engineering, the perfect way to mic a land cruiser, and Dylan's latest venture - HDAudioPost (linked below). • Dylan Seals • HDAudioPost Special Guest: Dylan Seals.

Episode 67: Revisions 03.06.2020 51:22 ↓

Matt and Sam talk about client revisions and how to not take them personally.

Episode 66: Q&A 20.05.2020 57:14 ↓

Matt and Sam answer questions from listeners: Colors in mastering - solid-state vs tube vs analog and harmonic distortion Automation in mastering Setting final level first / mono-ing bass Accountability in work How to deal with difficult clients How to stay the course Favorite part of the process

Episode 65: Do You Need A Degree? 06.05.2020 56:34 ↓

Matt and Sam talk about education and if you need a formal education to be a mastering engineer.

Episode 64: Our Philosophy On Loudness 22.04.2020 48:44 ↓

Matt and Sam talk about their own philosophies on loudness. If you strive for loud masters, this is your episode.

Episode 63: What Your Clients Really Want 08.04.2020 38:10 ↓

Matt and Sam talk about how to deliver on what your clients actually want and how to not make money in spite of yourself.

Episode 62: EQ in Mastering 25.03.2020 53:48 ↓

Matt & Sam talk about how they use EQ while mastering.

Episode 61: 🚨 Coronavirus and You 🚨 13.03.2020 41:00 ↓

Matt and Sam do a live episode and talk about how the Coronavirus is effecting the music industry.

Episode 60: Don't Catfish Your Clients 11.03.2020 34:34 ↓

Matt and Sam talk about what it means to run an honest business, playing to your strengths and not taking on work, and clients that you are not ready for. Matt demonstrates a proper pig call.

Episode 59: Mastering Workflow 26.02.2020 57:32 ↓

Matt and Sam chat about their signal chains in a mini gear episode with an emphasis on workflow.

Episode 57: Compression In Mastering 29.01.2020 47:48 ↓

A listener wrote in saying they have yet to hear a good podcast on the topic of compression. Hope we don't let you down!

Episode 56: The Grammys 15.01.2020 59:50 ↓

Matt and Sam talk The Grammys and professional awards.

Episode 55: Community vs Competition 01.01.2020 46:09 ↓

Matt and Sam talk about why being in community with others is better than being in competition with them. Also, Sam might get a new dog...

Episode 54: How You Win In 2020 - Responsibility vs Authority 18.12.2019 45:15 ↓

Matt and Sam UNPACK the concept of Responsibility vs Authority and how that will help you market your business in 2020

Episode 53: Quit Losing Clients! 04.12.2019 44:14 ↓

Matt and Sam chat about how to retain your current clients and how to keep future clients happy.

Episode 52: Digital vs Analog 20.11.2019 56:39 ↓

Matt and Sam dive into the ever-long debate of digital vs analog processing.