Slow Season Survival Guide for Audio Engineers

Slow Season Survival Guide for Audio Engineers

In Episode 354, the guys talk directly to the reality most creatives avoid: slow season fear, debt, no savings, and the pressure to spend during the holidays. The big mindset shift is simple: you are not a consumer, you are a producer, so make something instead of buying something. They share ideas for meaningful gifts that cost little to nothing, ways to pick up skills that help your career (content creation, editing, learning tools), and even how acts of service can pull you out of isolation when work is slow.


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In this episode, Dee Kei and Lu dive into the controversial 2025 remix of Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge by My Chemical Romance. While technically cleaner and more modern, the new mixes raise a big qu...

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Exclusive Archive | Mixing Live vs Sampled Drums

Exclusive Archive | Mixing Live vs Sampled Drums

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24 Jul 202522min

Confidence Over Clarity: How to Talk to Clients

Confidence Over Clarity: How to Talk to Clients

In this episode, Dee Kei and Lu unpack the common mistake of oversharing your process with clients — and why it can damage trust, reduce perceived value, and kill your confidence.This isn’t about keep...

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How to Avoid Phase Issues: Mic Techniques That Work

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In this episode, Dee Kei and Lu explore the art and science of stereo vs. mono recording, the dangers of over-miking, and why intentionality always beats complexity. From phase alignment to comb filte...

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Debunking Mixing Myths: Superstition, Ego, and Bad Advice

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In this no-holds-barred episode, Dee Kei and James dive deep into the toxic myths, vague advice, and ego-driven illusions that still dominate the world of mixing and audio education. From the false pr...

8 Jul 202555min

How to Mix Hyperpop: Exaggerated Mixing for Maximalist Arrangements

How to Mix Hyperpop: Exaggerated Mixing for Maximalist Arrangements

In this episode, Dee Kei and Lu dive deep into the sonic and philosophical chaos of mixing hyperpop, sigilkore, and other maximalist genres — where distortion, clipping, and sheer loudness aren't flaw...

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Top Mixing Mindset Mistakes: Perfectionism, Paralysis, and Pressure

Top Mixing Mindset Mistakes: Perfectionism, Paralysis, and Pressure

In this deep and reflective episode, Dee Kei and Lu explore one of the most relatable challenges for mixers and creatives alike: the paradox of improvement and insecurity. Why does getting better at y...

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