Secret Sonics
by Ben Wallick and Carl BahnerJoin mix engineers Ben Wallick and Carl Bahner as they team up to discuss the real-world trials and triumphs of music production. Tactical advice on skill development, mixing mindsets, personal branding, and achieving work-life rhythm in an evolving industry. The motivation and strategic insights you need to build your dream creative career in music and audio. Fresh episodes every week.
Copyright: Copyright Ben Wallick
Episodes
Secret Sonics 170 - Charlie Deakin-Davies - Full Speed Ahead
1h 18m · PublishedGetting their start and charting from a young age
Being naive and productive vs. experienced with imposter syndrome
Working with Gary Barlow
MDing and touring
Pop songwriting sessions
Major labels signing TikTokkers
Green lights, fast workflow, and virtuous creative cycles
Approach to guitars and bass
Compression vs. Automation
Quantity leads to quality and inevitable successes
Be friendly
And so much more!
You can learn more about Charlie at https://www.charliedeakindavie...
You can follow Charlie on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/char...
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Progressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen
***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t
You can listen to the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
References:
Rookes - https://www.benwallick.com/pod...
Martin Lumsden - https://martintheproducer.com/
Gary Barlow - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
Fraser T. Smith - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
Mannon Grandjean - https://www.progressionspodcas...
Fred Again - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
Devil-Loc - https://www.soundtoys.com/prod...
Arcade by Output - https://output.com/products/ar...
TCC (the Trans Creative Collective) - https://linktr.ee/TransCreativ...
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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!
-Ben
Secret Sonics 169 - Hill Kourkoutis - A Humanistic Approach to Record Making
1h 44m · PublishedBuilding trust with artists
Her background as a touring musician
Preproduction
Guitar tone
Hill’s approach to production and mixing
Getting the right drum tones
Nostalgic sounds can bring out certain emotions
Musical authenticity
Embracing imperfections
Remembering that it’s a marathon, not a sprint
Finding creativity in everyday life
Believing in yourself
And so much more!
You can learn more about Hill at http://www.hillkourkoutis.com/
You can follow Hill on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/hillkourkoutis/
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Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resources
Progressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen
***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t
You can listen to the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfDXOl3cg1c&ab_channel=Aysanabee-Topic
References:
Josh Bowman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/2/13/secret-sonics-132-josh-bowman-intentional-living-and-mixing
Vance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magic
Sam Pura - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/10/30/secret-sonics-164-sam-pura-launching-bands-with-impactful-records
Acme Audio - https://acmeaudio.net/
Mikko Gordon - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/10/23/secret-sonics-163-mikko-gordon-establishing-an-aesthetic
Neumann TLM 49 - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TLM49--neumann-tlm-49-large-diaphragm-condenser-microphone
Aysanabee - https://www.aysanabee.com/
Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.
Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!
Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!
You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co
Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!
-Ben
Secret Sonics 168 - Richie Beretta - The Quest for Authenticity
1h 58m · PublishedPaul McCartney’s bass tone
Recording on Dad’s tape machine
Recording is stopping to capture a moment in time
The woes of pop culture and discontent over Art becoming content
Richie's quest for authenticity
Listening to music > making music
Mixing vs. producing
Richie's Bass tone + chain
Backing off on compression
What he still gets from analog gear
Being true to your taste in music
And so much more!
You can learn more about Richie at http://www.richieberetta.nyc/
You can follow Richie on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/richieberetta/
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Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resources
***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t
You can listen to the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - https://orcd.co/d1qpvdd
References:
Hofner Beatle bass - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%B6fner_500/1
Serban - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serban_Ghenea
Ex Machina speakers - https://exmachinasound.com/
Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.
Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!
Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!
You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co
Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!
-Ben
Reissue: Justin Craig - Letting Musicality Guide Production
1h 30m · PublishedOriginal show notes - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/8/1/secret-sonics-106-justin-craig-letting-musicality-guide-production
Justin Craig is a Grammy-nominated music producer, mixing engineer and musical director based out of Brooklyn, NY, USA. In our conversation Justin shared his journey from Lexington, KY to musical directing on Broadway, to producing songs for artists. We talked about his approach to production and mixing, playing multiple instruments, getting massive drum sounds out of a small recording space, overcoming imposter syndrome and so much more! Check it out!
You can follow Justin on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinwcraig/
You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "Thorns" by Ashley Strongarm - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaCPsax4qmw&ab_channel=AshleyStrongarm-Topic
If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick
References
Duane Lundy - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/6/24/secret-sonics-101-duane-lundy-a-nurturing-approach-to-production
McCartney 3, 2, 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAkqy5QntGQ&ab_channel=Hulu
Layla Moheimani - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/7/19/secret-sonics-055-layla-moheimani
These United States - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/These_United_States
Livinia Jones Wright - https://www.instagram.com/laviniajoneswright/?hl=en
Steven Trask - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Trask
Hedwig and the Angry Inch - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedwig_and_the_Angry_Inch_(musical)
T Bone Burnett (speech I mentioned) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T_Bone_Burnett
Fleetwood Mac “Tusk” - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tusk_(album)
Andrew Maury - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuition
Neural DSP Wong Amp - https://neuraldsp.com/plugins/archetype-cory-wong
Soundtoys - https://www.soundtoys.com/
Flea 47 - https://vintageking.com/flea-microphones-47-with-f7-capsule
Caleb Parker - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/4/secret-sonics-091-caleb-parker-getting-the-most-out-of-a-performance
Justin Perkins - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/25/secret-sonics-094-justin-perkins-going-deep-with-mastering
TJ Lippell - http://www.tjlippleaudio.com/
Alex Clare - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Clare
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-Ben
Secret Sonics 167 - Martin Cooke - Engaging with the Record
1h 34m · PublishedYou can learn more about Martin at https://www.mcooke.net/
You can follow Martin on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/martin__cooke/
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Click here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking
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References:
Travis Ference - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/26/secret-sonics-114-travis-ference-redefining-success-in-music
Rich Costey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Costey
Shadow Hills Equinox Summing Mixer - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Equinox--shadow-hills-industries-equinox
Magic Death Eye - http://magicdeatheye.com/
AudioThing Wires - https://www.audiothing.net/effects/wires/
AudioThing Springs - https://www.audiothing.net/effects/springs/
Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.
Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!
Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!
You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co
Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!
-Ben
Secret Sonics 166 - Benny Faccone - Making the Records Shine
1h 11m · PublishedYou can learn more about Benny at http://bennyfaccone.com/biography/
You can follow Benny on Social Media
Benny IG - https://www.instagram.com/bennyfaccone/
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***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t
References:
Bobby Owsinski - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/7/5/secret-sonics-151-bobby-owsinski-birds-eye-view-of-the-audio-industry
Trident Series C - https://reverb.com/item/477386-trident-series-80c
API 550A - https://www.apiaudio.com/product.php?id=106
Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.
Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!
Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!
You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co
Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!
-Ben
Secret Sonics 165 - Andrew Maury & Jesse Ray Ernster Answer Your Burning Questions (Recording of Live AMA Event)
2h 5m · PublishedYou can learn more about Andrew at http://andrewmaury.net/
You can learn more about Jesse at https://www.jesseraymix.com/
You can follow them on Social Media
Andrew IG - https://www.instagram.com/aemaury/
Jesse IG - https://www.instagram.com/jesseraymix
***Thanks to our sponsors!***
Click here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking
***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t
References:
Andrew's first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuition
Jesse's first episode - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/8/29/secret-sonics-110-jesse-ray-ernster-going-all-in-on-his-dreams
Damian's Instagram reel - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjghJ1qJdTv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Tchad Blake - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tchad_Blake
Sam Pura - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/10/30/secret-sonics-164-sam-pura-launching-bands-with-impactful-records
Mixland Plugins - https://www.mixland.io/
Nacho Molino - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/6/19/secret-sonics-150-nacho-molino-fearless-mixing
Ken Lewis - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/12/secret-sonics-112-ken-lewis-100-gold-records-and-beyond
Notion - https://www.notion.so/
Tube traps - https://www.acousticsciences.com/product/attackwall/
Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.
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Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!
You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co
Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!
-Ben
Secret Sonics 164 - Sam Pura - Launching Bands with Impactful Records
1h 43m · PublishedYou can learn more about Sam at https://www.thepandastudios.com/
You can follow Sam on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/sampura/
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Click here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking
***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t
You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here: "DEATHWESTERN" by SPIRITWORLD - https://youtu.be/4lSSzMZg0oE
References:
Purified Audio (Sam's Plugins) - https://purafied.com/
Eric Valentine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Valentine
Thomas Pridgen - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Pridgen
Jason Suecof - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Suecof
Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.
Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!
Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!
You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co
Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!
-Ben
Secret Sonics 163 - Mikko Gordon - Establishing an Aesthetic
1h 23m · PublishedYou can learn more about Mikko at https://www.mikkogordon.com/
You can follow Mikko on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/mikkogordon/
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***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t
You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here: "Octopus" by Island - https://youtu.be/XXYWEAwMwp8
References:
Nigel Godrich - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigel_Godrich
Radiohead - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiohead
Laura Bettinson - https://www.instagram.com/lau.ra.lau.ra.lau.ra/
Ultraista - https://www.instagram.com/ultraistamusic/
Island - https://www.instagram.com/islandislandisland/
Tim O'Sullivan - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/9/18/secret-sonics-158-tim-osullivan-fostering-inspiration-in-the-studio
The Smile - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smile_(band)
Nigel on Hanging Out with Audiophiles - https://hangingoutwithaudiophiles.libsyn.com/howa-ep-100-nigel-godrich
Hackney Road Studios - http://www.hackney-road.com/
Tchad Blake - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tchad_Blake
Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.
Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!
Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!
You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co
Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!
-Ben
Secret Sonics 162 - Mike Indovina - The Power of a Process
1h 23m · PublishedYou can learn more about Mike at https://mikeindovina.com/ and at https://masteryourmix.com/
You can follow Mike on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/mindovina/
***Thanks to our sponsors!***
Save 20% off your first year of Filepass at - https://filepass.com/secretsonics
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Click here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking
***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t
You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here: "The Crash" by Deeper You - https://youtu.be/Z9xruk6LmA4
References:
Tim O'Sullivan - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/9/18/secret-sonics-158-tim-osullivan-fostering-inspiration-in-the-studio
Billy Decker - http://www.billydecker.com/
Connor Salmoral - https://www.instagram.com/salmoral.studios/
Metric AB Plugin Alliance - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/adptr_metricab.html#:~:text=The%20Metric%20AB%20plugin%20enables,new%20standard%20in%20mix%20referencing.
Dark Glass Bass - https://neuraldsp.com/plugins/darkglass-ultra
Alex Crescioni - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/8/14/secret-sonics-156-alex-crescioni-bringing-heavy-records-to-life
Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.
Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!
Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!
You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co
Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!
-Ben
Secret Sonics has 214 episodes in total of explicit content. Total playtime is 272:36:34. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 27th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 27th, 2024 12:40.