Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast

Producer/engineer/songwriter Dino Medanhodzic talks about what it’s like to walk between genres and how to kill it regardless. We got numerous requests from our Swedish listeners and many others to get Dino on here, and it’s easy to see why. It’s rare to encounter a producer that effectively works in pop and metal, but our discussion with Dino demonstrates how, if you build a rock solid foundation...

Mary Zimmer is taking charge for this episode to answer all your vocal related questions. Want Mary to answer your questions? Send them to Eyal@urm.academy with the subject line “Dear Mary.” The more detailed the better. “The sickest screams are the ones that have the most correct technique.” - Mary Zimmer ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - Recommendations for producers that want to be able to...

Joel Wanasek has the answers you need to make sure you stay #nosmalltime. Want Joel to answer your questions? Send them to Joel@urm.academy with the subject line “Dear Joel.” The more detailed the better! “A song, to me - a great song - is like a story.” - Joel Wanasek ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - Speed mixing - How to effectively promote your services - Approaching songs as stories that...

On this episode, we’re getting super nerdy about gear with Josh Florian, the founder of JCF Audio. Josh and JCF have been putting out god-tier hardware for years. So, if we’re going to go down the gear talk rabbit hole there are few people that would be better suited From converter components, to signal chain simplicity, to what to prioritize if you’re planning on starting your own company, if you...

We’ve got the mix poll winners from Saosin month: Robin Leijon, Luke Edwards, and Ivan Aguilar here to answer your questions about what it takes to end up with a winning mix. Listen in on this discussion if you’re looking for insight into what goes on in the minds of Nail the Mix subscribers that produce solid results. You’re going to hear some philosophies - like not overthinking and spending too...

John Boecklin (Devildriver, Bad Wolves) talks about what it takes to be the type of musician that producers love having in the studio and musicians should strive to be. The song is what matters. We all know this, right? It’s been said countless times, but it can be difficult for many of us to set aside egos and actually put the song first. John is a guy that, by all rights, should have a huge ego;...

High powered entertainment attorney Eric German joins the podcast to answer your questions about legal issues in audio and music. Eric has an amazing mindset, and, beyond getting a peek into the mind of a lawyer, so much of what he says during this talk applies to people on all ends of the industry and beyond. We touch on topics from walking you through some of the legal hurdles to look out for to...

Bill Hudson (Trans-Siberian Orchestra) opens up about this episode about overcoming alcoholism (and living in Nebraska) to achieve a long running, successful career that he’s passionate about. Bill has gone from being a bedroom shredder in Brazil to making his way to the U.S. to grinding it out in bands and almost sabotaging himself with drinking to playing in one of the biggest institutions in me...

“Gone With The Wind” by Architects is the song for June’s Nail the Mix, and Henrik Udd is here to discuss the recording of Our Gods Have Abandoned Us, along with a ton of other priceless info. Henrik is an absolute monster of a producer. The results he gets are undeniable, and this episode provides a glimpse of mindset he has that’s allowed him to build the experience to get those results. We’re s...

Jesco Lohan takes over the podcast in this episode to drop some knowledge bombs. Want Jesco to answer your questions? Send them to eyal@urm.academy with the subject line “Dear Jesco.” The more detailed the better! “Our main job as mixers is to set the balance, and the better you get at controlling volume, at manipulating volume, at using volume creatively, the better your mixes will be.” - Jesco L...

Machine is setting up shop on this episode to impart all sorts of wisdom that he’s gained over the course of his incredible production career. We had to super size this episode to make room for all the info. Machine touches on a bit of everything. He talks about techniques he used when recording drums with Lamb of God, narrowly avoiding setting band members on fire, why you need to stop worrying a...

Beau Burchell (Saosin) was awesome enough to come on for an entire episode to answer your questions. Want Beau to answer your questions? Send them to eyal@urm.academy with the subject line “Dear Beau.” The more detailed the better! “A big thing with mixing is making all the parts the most effective they can be, but not letting the production get in the way of the song.” - Beau Burchell ON THIS EPI...

Joey Sturgis provides the answers to your most pressing questions. Want Joey to answer your questions? Send them to joey@urm.academy with the subject line “Dear Joey.” The more detailed the better! “There’s no mixing magic tricks to make a bad composition work.” - Joey Sturgis ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - Ensuring your listening environment is translating well - Handling dense mixes - Te...

Beau Burchell was kind enough to join us for #Mixcritmonday this month to give you guys some tips for mixing “The Silver String” by Saosin. Listen in to get the inside track for what you should be aiming for with this mix and some of the pitfalls you need to make sure you’re sidestepping. “I always take the more conservative route. If the want some shit in there they’ll tell me, but, for the most...

Joel Wanasek has the answers you need to make sure you stay #nosmalltime. Want Joel to answer your questions? Send them to eyal@urm.academy with the subject line “Dear Joel.” The more detailed the better! “Anybody that says you can’t do this for a living is full of shit. Because if I can do it, and I’m a guy that came up from cornfields… I built and broke a career from a basement literally surroun...

It’s been a long time coming; we’ve got John Browne on the podcast and we’re going all in on guitar tone and production philosophies. Browne needs no introduction, his guitar playing is legendary, his picking hand spoken of in hushed voices in guitar forums everywhere. Ok… people don’t actually talk in guitar forums. We all get the point though: Browne is a guitar wielding badass. Not only is his...

On this episode, producer/songwriter Erik Ron (Attila, Issues, Like Moths to Flames) shares his experiences rising through the ranks of the audio industry, and discusses the importance of navigating it with grace. We were really caught off guard by the twists and turns of Erik’s career story. It’s important to remember that career paths almost never look like what we think they’re going to when we...

Doc Coyle (Vagus Nerve, Bad Wolves, God Forbid) is one of those rare musicians that truly has great ideas about how to approach building a career in the industry, and we’re stoked to have him on board to expound about how he does it. The music industry is complicated. We all know this. The landscape is constantly shifting and it takes a lot of effort and skill to stay on top of things. Doc has put...

We’ve got Beau Burchell here to provide insight into how he’s worked to build and maintain dual careers as guitarist for Saosin and a kickass producer. Having Beau on board to mix Saosin’s “The Silver String” for Nail the Mix this month is going to be amazing. And we’re equally excited to have him on the show with us to dive deep talking about his path in the industry as both a musician and produc...

Blasko (Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Zombie, Mercenary Management) has built a career that most people would kill for, but it hasn’t taken murder, it’s taken constant hustling. “Pivoting” is something that’s come up before on the podcast. It’s invaluable to be able to recognize an opportunity and risk going for it. There are few people in the industry that embody that philosophy better than Blasko. Whether...

Jordan Valeriote is launching his Hardcore Tracking course this week, and he’s back to fill us in on some of the awesome philosophies behind it. Get things right at the source. We’ve all heard it. It’s obviously great advice. But do you actually know how to implement it? It can be easier said than done. Jordan recognized that a lot of people have a tendency to overcomplicate matters and end up wit...

You guys have questions, Eyal Levi’s got your answers. Want Eyal to answer your questions? Send them to eyal@urm.academy with the subject line “Dear Eyal.” The more detailed the better! “You’ve got to know when to stop.” - Eyal Levi ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - Strategies to stop messing up your mixes by overthinking - Studio location priorities - Avoiding nightmare scenarios with out of...

We’ve got Russ Russell (Dimmu Borgir, Napalm Death, Sikth) for an awesome conversation about how to build a long lasting production career, mix like a badass, and tons more. Whether it’s a long lasting relationship with Napalm Death or tackling an insane live production for Dimmu Borgir Russ seems to have unlocked the secret to creating amazing career opportunities. We go over an hour before even...

Forrester Savell (Sikth, Dead Letter Circus, Karnivool, Twelve Foot Ninja) is here to discuss how he brings a unique sound to every production he touches. Illness and injury couldn’t keep us from bringing you this one. There’s a lot about Forrester’s history and mindset that could serve as a lesson to anyone that’s looking to carve their own path and stand out from the pack. Whether you’re coming...

Joey Sturgis provides the answers to your most pressing questions. Want Joey to answer your questions? Send them to eyal@urm.academy with the subject line “Dear Joey.” The more detailed the better! “Don’t record if it sounds like crap!” - Joey Sturgis ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - Joey’s approach to producing a project he didn’t mix - Recommendations for software development - Why guitars...