Music Production and Mixing Tips Podcast for DIY Producers and Artists | Inside The Mix

By Marc Matthews

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If you're searching for answers on topics such as: How do I make my mixes sound professional? What equipment do I need to start producing music at home? What is the difference between mixing and mastering? What are some of your favourite production tools and techniques? How do I get my music noticed by record labels? Or what are the key elements of an effective music marketing strategy? Either way, you’re my kind of person, and there's something in this podcast for you! 

I'm Marc Matthews, and I host the Inside The Mix Podcast. It's the ultimate serial podcast for music production and mixing enthusiasts. Say goodbye to generic interviews and tutorials, because I'm taking things to the next level. Join me as I feature listeners in round table music critiques and offer exclusive one-to-one coaching sessions to kickstart your music production and mixing journey. Prepare for cutting-edge music production tutorials and insightful interviews with Grammy Award-winning audio professionals like Dom Morley (Adele) and Mike Exeter (Black Sabbath). If you're passionate about music production and mixing like me, Inside The Mix is the podcast you can't afford to miss!

Start with this audience-favourite episode: #175: What's the Secret to Mixing Without Muddiness? Achieving Clarity and Dynamics in a Mix


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Episode Date
#212: Streamlining Music Collaboration - How Mixup Changed My Feedback Workflow
Sep 16, 2025
#211: Creating Authentic Remote Vocal Collaborations When Miles Apart (feat. INDIGO)
Sep 09, 2025
#210: Should You Record With Compression or Wait Until Mixing?
Sep 02, 2025
#209: What Can a Free Wavetable Synth Like Vital Do in the Hands of a First-Time User?
Aug 26, 2025
#208: How to Avoid Burnout in Music Production (Do Less, Achieve More)
Aug 19, 2025
#207: How Many Drafts Does It Take to Finish a Track? (feat. Michael Oakley)
Aug 12, 2025
#206: Why Your Vocal Comping Workflow Is Slowing You Down
Aug 05, 2025
#205: Why Artists Need Strategy Over Followers in 2025 (feat. Jesse Kirshbaum)
Jul 29, 2025
#204: What Is Dither in Audio? When and Why to Use It (feat. Ian Stewart)
Jul 22, 2025
#203: What Actually Happens When You Choose a Sample Rate? (feat. Ian Stewart)
Jul 15, 2025
#202: I Gamified My Music Production - It Changed Everything
Jul 08, 2025
#201: What If Your De-esser Plugin Could Do More Than Fix Sibilance?
Jul 01, 2025
#200: How I 10x’d My Spotify Monthly Listeners as an Independent Artist
Jun 24, 2025
#199: The Hidden Production Habits You’re Probably Ignoring (At Your Own Risk)
Jun 17, 2025
#198: Why I Never Release Music Without This Promotion Calendar
Jun 10, 2025
#197: Why I Don’t Touch Plugins Before Doing This - The Art of Static Mixing (feat. Nate Kelmes)
Jun 03, 2025
#196: What Gear Do I Need to Produce Music at Home? Our Essential Home Studio Setup Tools
May 27, 2025
#195: How I Fixed My Mix with One Simple Move... EQ Automation
May 20, 2025
#194: I Asked a Pro Vocal Coach How to Prepare a Singer for a Recording Session (ft. Rich Bozic)
May 13, 2025
#193: I Asked a Pro If You Really Need a Mastering Engineer - And If You Can DIY (feat. Mike Marsh)
May 06, 2025
#192: The Three C’s That Helped Us Grow as Independent Music Producers
Apr 29, 2025
#191: Every Logic Pro User Should Know These Hidden Tools—Do You? (ft. Justin Hochella)
Apr 22, 2025
#190: Ever Wonder Why Your Effects Sound "Off"? Unlocking Pre-Fader and Post-Fader Sends
Apr 15, 2025
#189: Could Re-Releasing Music Boost Your Streams? A Guide to the Waterfall Release Strategy
Apr 08, 2025
#188: ALL THE DAMN VAMPIRES | Davey Oberlin: What Makes an '80s Synthwave Cover Truly Authentic?
Apr 01, 2025
#187: THE MIDNIGHT | Tyler Lyle: Unlocking the Secrets of Synthwave Songwriting
Mar 25, 2025
#186: Why LUFS Don't Matter As Much As You Think with Ian Shepherd
Mar 18, 2025
#185: My Journey to 10,000 Monthly Listeners - What Actually Works?
Mar 11, 2025
#184: Why Are So Many Songs Just 'Okay'?
Mar 04, 2025
#183: How Do Producers Make Bass Sound So Good?
Feb 25, 2025
#182: Are You Using Digital Distortion Wrong in Mastering? With Eric Mitchell
Feb 18, 2025
#181: Can AI Really Revolutionise Music Production? Music Industry Insights and Tips with Dan Giffin
Feb 11, 2025
#180: Unlocking the Iconic 80s Hard Rock Sound: Music Production Techniques and Stories
Feb 04, 2025
#179: Mix or Master First? Secrets to Better Audio Production with Shane Slack
Jan 28, 2025
#178: Breaking the Starving Artist Myth | Thriving in Music Mixing and Mastering with Eliott Glinn
Jan 21, 2025
#177: What’s the Best Plugin to Remove Reverb? Let’s Find Out!
Jan 14, 2025
#176: What Makes a Kick Drum Punchy? Try This Free Plugin!
Jan 07, 2025
#175: What's the Secret to Mixing Without Muddiness? Achieving Clarity and Dynamics in a Mix
Dec 31, 2024
#174: The Art of DIY Mastering: Tips and Strategies to Master Your Own Music with Eric Mitchell
Dec 24, 2024
#173: Unlock the Secret to Creating Perfect Risers in any VST Synthesizer
Dec 17, 2024
#172: How Pink Noise Can Transform Your Sound Setup and Speaker Calibration with Mike Dow
Dec 10, 2024
#171: How to Balance Low-End in a Mix: Trusting Your Instincts with Mike Exeter
Dec 03, 2024
#170: Unlocking Immersive Audio: Mastering Dolby Atmos with Matt Boudreau | Working Class Audio
Nov 26, 2024
#169: Mastering Vocal Dynamics with Gain Automation and Why You Need This One Mixing Technique
Nov 19, 2024
#168: Mastering Music Production: Insights and Strategies with Lij Shaw (Recording Studio Rockstars)
Nov 12, 2024
#167: AI Meets Music: Revolutionising Production and Empowering Artists with David Lucius King
Nov 05, 2024
#166: How Do You Know When Your Mix Is Done? Free Logic Pro Mixing Course
Oct 29, 2024
#165: What is Mid-Side EQ? Enhance Your Stereo Image with Ian Stewart
Oct 22, 2024
#164: Mastering Vocal Compression: Unleashing the Power of 1176 and LA-2A Compressors
Oct 15, 2024
#163: How to Create Powerful Sub-Bass in Any DAW: Step-by-Step Guide
Oct 08, 2024
#162: 5 Essential Logic Pro X Tips to Boost Your Workflow and Creativity in Music Production
Oct 01, 2024
#161: Vocal Mixing Techniques: How to Create a Vocal Double Without Expensive Plugins
Sep 24, 2024
#160: De-Essing Techniques for Cleaner Mixes - How to Create a Smooth Vocal Reverb
Sep 17, 2024
#159: Vocal Production Secrets - How to Make Vocals Stand Out in a Mix
Sep 10, 2024
#158: Which is the Best AI Stem Splitter | Logic Pro vs. RipX DAW PRO Track Separator Showdown
Sep 03, 2024
#157: How to Create a Stutter Effect for Synths (Logic Pro Tips)
Aug 27, 2024
#156: How to Quickly Create a Chart-Topping Beat | Make a Sampler Instrument (Logic Pro Tips)
Aug 20, 2024
#155: Mastering the Ghost Kick and Sidechain Compression in Logic Pro
Aug 13, 2024
#154: Which is the Best AI Stem Splitter | Logic Pro vs. Gaudio Track Separator Showdown
Aug 06, 2024
#153: From Studio to Historic Castle: How to Set Up a Synthwave Festival with Rainer Aschemeier (UAP)
Jul 30, 2024
#152: How to Mix Synthpop Music: Logic Pro Mixing Tips & Free Resources
Jul 23, 2024
#151: Mastering Work-Life Balance in the Music Industry: Insights from Grammy-Nominated Mixing Engineer Travis Ference
Jul 16, 2024
#150: Unlock Your Creative Flow State: 5 Essential Productivity Tips for Producers and Artists
Jul 09, 2024
#149: Unlock Pro-Level Music Production Techniques, Tools, and Tips for Aspiring Producers (PRODUCER KICKSTART: FastEddy856)
Jul 02, 2024
#148: Building a Profitable Home Studio: Tips and Strategies with Philip Marsden
Jun 25, 2024
#147: Panning Programmed Drums in a Mix: Mastering the Art of Panorama Placement
Jun 18, 2024
#146: Quickly Remove Reverb From a Drum Loop with Logic Pro's Most Overlooked Plugin
Jun 11, 2024
#145: From Flat to Punchy, Enhancing Drum Transients with Logic Pro Enveloper
Jun 04, 2024
#144: Is Logic Pro 11's Stem Splitter Any Good? Separate Songs into Stems with the Latest Version of Logic Pro
May 28, 2024
#143: The Art of DIY Mastering: Tips and Strategies to Master Your Own Music with Eric Mitchell
May 21, 2024
#142: Prepare a Project for Mixing | Pre-Production and Logic Pro Workflow Tips
May 14, 2024
#141: How to Brand Yourself as an Artist and Why You DON'T Need a Record Label with Jesse Kirshbaum
May 07, 2024
#140: Get Guitars to Sit Perfectly in the Mix with THIS Quick Electric Guitar Mixing Secret Weapon
Apr 30, 2024
#139: The Future of AI-Assisted Music Production and Mastering with Ian Stewart
Apr 23, 2024
#138: How to Find Your Target Audience, Music Marketing Strategies for Independent Producers
Apr 16, 2024
#137: Harmony and Algorithms: The Future of AI Mixing and Mastering with Jonathan Wyner
Apr 09, 2024
#136: How to Make Guitar Stand Out in a Mix (PRODUCER KICKSTART: VYLT)
Apr 02, 2024
#135: Music Mastering Fundamentals: Debunking Myths and Misconceptions with Mat Leffler-Schulman
Mar 26, 2024
#134: Is AI Mixing and Mastering Any Good? An In-Depth Chat with Bobby Owsinski
Mar 19, 2024
#133: Get Better at Music Production with My Creative Workflow
Mar 12, 2024
#132: How to Promote Your Music and Get Noticed on Social Media with Jen Fritz
Mar 05, 2024
#131: 9 Top Tips for Preparing for a Gig and Nailing Your Stage Debut
Feb 27, 2024
#130: How to Release Music and Artist Strategies for Engagement and Success in 2024 with Jay Gilbert
Feb 20, 2024
#129: Pre-Fader vs Post-Fader: What's the Difference? Unlocking the Mystery with 3 Music Mixing Tips
Feb 13, 2024
#128: 3 Essential Logic Pro X Music Production Workflow Tips
Feb 06, 2024
#127: How to Make an Offbeat Synthwave Bass Line in Logic Pro X
Jan 30, 2024
#126: How to Make Your Drums Hit Harder | Compression and Distortion for Punchy Drums
Jan 23, 2024
#125: What is Parallel Compression in Logic Pro X? Three Compression Settings for Vocals
Jan 16, 2024
#124: How to Go Viral on TikTok with Sunglasses Kid
Jan 09, 2024
#123: How to make Budget-Friendly Synthwave; Practical Music Production Tips with Reagan Ramm
Jan 02, 2024
#122: Essential Basic Mixing and Mastering Mistakes to Avoid: A Conversation with Color Theory
Dec 26, 2023
#121: How to Make Your Mix Sound Professional: Behind the Soundboard with Dom Morley
Dec 19, 2023
#120: Embracing Modern Synthpop Music Production: Exploring my 'Lost and Found' EP
Dec 12, 2023
#119: What is Synthwave and Why is it so Good? A Conversation with Zak Vortex
Dec 05, 2023
#118: Music Production and Songwriting Tips | THE PRODUCER'S PUB Christmas Special
Nov 28, 2023
#117: Essential Mixing Tips to Make Your Synths Sound More Interesting
Nov 21, 2023
#116: How Can I Make My Song More Exciting? A Music Production Journey through Sound Effects and Ear Candy
Nov 14, 2023
#115: From Dream to Reality: 'Let You Go' Revealed
Nov 10, 2023
#114: How to Maximise Productivity in Music Mixing: A Conversation with Brent Hendrich
Nov 07, 2023
#113: Halloween Special: Exploring Spooky Beats and Music Production Techniques | THE PRODUCER'S PUB
Oct 31, 2023
#112: 3 Must-Know Synthpop Music Mixing Tips You Can't Ignore
Oct 24, 2023
#111: Exploring Music Production Success with Hyperbits: Education, Marketing, and Collaboration
Oct 17, 2023
#110: 3 Tips for Mixing Vocals in a Synthpop Track: Techniques for a Professional Sound
Oct 10, 2023
#109: Track Swap Reaction: Music Production & Songwriting | THE PRODUCER'S PUB
Oct 03, 2023
#108: The Magic of EQ: A Deep Dive into EQ in Mastering and Tonal Balance
Sep 26, 2023
#107: The Future of My Podcast: My New Patreon Launch
Sep 22, 2023
#106: Exploring Retro Wave Synth Pop and Vocal Production Techniques (PRODUCER KICKSTART: RogueFX)
Sep 19, 2023
#105: Mastering Macro Dynamics with Upward Compression and a Personal Travelogue
Sep 12, 2023
#104: Mastering the Macro: Dynamic Range in Music Production Explored
Sep 05, 2023
#103: Exploring the Creative Process: Conversations with Top Music Producers | THE PRODUCER'S PUB
Aug 29, 2023
#102: Demystifying the Music Industry: An Insight into Music Mastering with Mike Indovina
Aug 22, 2023
#101: Mastering Audio Metrics: Decode True Peak & Short-Term LUFS Like a Pro!
Aug 15, 2023
#100: Celebrating the 100th Episode: Setting Up a Powerhouse Audio Mastering Template
Aug 08, 2023
#99: Exploring the Secrets of Loudness Units Full Scale (LUFS) in Music Mixing and Mastering
Aug 01, 2023
#98: Unraveling the Intricacies of Audio Mastering with Elaine Rasnake
Jul 25, 2023
#97: Sharpening Your Sound with Essential Reverb Mixing Tips
Jul 18, 2023
#96: Music Production & Songwriting Tips | PRODUCER'S PUB
Jul 11, 2023
#95: Mixing BASS GUITAR: Compression and EQ basics
Jul 04, 2023
#94: Harmonizing Live Music, Band Chemistry, and AI: A Conversation with Pensacola Mist
Jun 27, 2023
#93: Levelling Up Your Mix: Mastering Techniques and Songwriting Tips (PRODUCER KICKSTART: Eric Junge)
Jun 20, 2023
#92: Unleash Your Musical Potential: Get Ready to Level Up with the FREE Producer Growth Scorecard!
Jun 16, 2023
#91: Music Production & Songwriting Tips | THE PRODUCER'S PUB
Jun 13, 2023
#90: How to Find the Perfect Singer with the Martin Brothers
Jun 06, 2023
#89: Music Production & Songwriting Tips | THE PRODUCER'S PUB
May 30, 2023
#88: Why You Should be Social on Social Media | Audience Growth Accelerator Challenge PART 5
May 26, 2023
#87: What is a Call To Action (CTA) | Audience Growth Accelerator Challenge PART 4
May 25, 2023
#86: Get Seen on Social Media | Audience Growth Accelerator Challenge PART 3
May 24, 2023
#85: Keep up with the Trending Sounds and Templates | Audience Growth Accelerator Challenge PART 2
May 23, 2023
#84: Find Your Target Audience | Audience Growth Accelerator Challenge PART 1
May 22, 2023
#83: 5 Steps to Grow Your Audience on Social Media | Audience Growth Accelerator Challenge
May 19, 2023
#82: 5 Essential Logic Pro X Tips to Improve Your Workflow
May 16, 2023
#81: Compression Basics Explained (PRODUCER KICKSTART: DOOOM)
May 09, 2023
#80: Music Production & Songwriting Tips | THE PRODUCER'S PUB
May 02, 2023
#79: 6 Essential Mixing and Mastering Tips | Color Theory
Apr 25, 2023
#78: Home Studio Acoustics & Fixing Muddy Mixes | (PRODUCER KICKSTART: Erlea)
Apr 18, 2023
#77: Get Better at Songwriting: Essential Sound Design and Songwriting Tips You Need to Know | Dan Fur
Apr 11, 2023
#76: Essential Music Production Tips | THE PRODUCER'S PUB
Apr 04, 2023
#75: How to Mix Bass Frequencies (PRODUCER KICKSTART: VYLT)
Mar 28, 2023
#74: How Do You Make a Song Sound Less Boring | Produce a Song from Scratch IX
Mar 21, 2023
#73: Adrian Hall | How do you Make a Professional Sounding Mix?
Mar 14, 2023
#72: 4 Tips to Elevate Your Music with Impact FX | Produce a Song from Scratch VIII
Mar 07, 2023
#71: MIDI Tips for Music Production | Produce a Song From Scratch VII
Feb 28, 2023
#70: Essential Tips for Remote Music Collaboration | THE PRODUCER'S PUB
Feb 21, 2023
#69: 3 Tips for Producing a Song Intro | Produce a Song From Scratch VI
Feb 17, 2023
#68: Mike Exeter | Top Tips for Making a Great Mix
Feb 14, 2023
#67: 2 Basic Vocal Chop Tips | Produce a Song From Scratch V
Feb 10, 2023
#66: What is Mastering in Music? | Mitchell Dyer
Feb 07, 2023
#65: 2 Ways to Make Chords More Interesting | Produce a Song From Scratch IV
Feb 03, 2023
#64: 6 Music Production Tips I Know Now That I Wish I Had Known Before
Jan 31, 2023
#63: 2 Tips for Creating a Synth Arpeggiator Pattern | Produce a Song From Scratch III
Jan 24, 2023
#62: How to Program Drum Patterns | Produce a Song From Scratch II
Jan 17, 2023
#61: 3 Tips for Pre Production | Produce a Song From Scratch I
Jan 10, 2023
#60: The Most Important Lessons Learned in 2022
Jan 03, 2023
#59: Synthpop Songwriting Tips That You Need to Know | Pensacola Mist
Dec 27, 2022
#58: The 12 Days of Synthmas | Synth Pals Pub
Dec 20, 2022
#57: Write Songs Faster: Key Tips for Better Songwriting | The Safety Word
Dec 13, 2022
#56: What Makes a Mix Sound Professional | Dom Morley
Dec 06, 2022
#55: Michael Oakley | Music Production: How to Get Started Part 2
Nov 29, 2022
#54: Michael Oakley | Music Production: How to Get Started Part 1
Nov 22, 2022
#53: The Motivation Behind the Music | Your Friend Esteves
Nov 15, 2022
#52: Songwriting Tips You Need To Know | Synth Pals Virtual Pub
Nov 08, 2022
#51: How to Navigate the Music Business and be a Successful Musician | Drew Knight
Nov 01, 2022
#50: How To Grow Your Spotify Playlist | Synth Pals Virtual Pub
Oct 25, 2022
#49: 3 Tips to Improve Mixing Vocals
Oct 18, 2022
#48: Synthpop Music Songwriting and Collaborating | Cuzi
Oct 11, 2022
#47: Compression Basics Explained | Drum Compression Tips
Oct 04, 2022
#46: Sunglasses Kid | How to Turn Your Ideas into Songs
Sep 27, 2022
#45: What Merchandise Should Your Band Sell? | Synth Pals Virtual Pub
Sep 20, 2022
#44: Why You Should Start a Radio Show or Podcast | Heartbeat Hero
Sep 13, 2022
#43: Three Vocal Delay Tricks to Improve Your Mix
Sep 06, 2022
#42: How to Write Music Across Different Time Zones | Year of the Fall
Aug 30, 2022
#41: How To Promote Your Music and Network | Synth Pals Virtual Pub
Aug 23, 2022
#40: How to be Consistent and Stay Consistent as a Musician | Zak Vortex
Aug 16, 2022
#39: 7 Tips to Improve Your Piano Mixing
Aug 09, 2022
#38: How to Write Modern Synth Pop Music | Pensacola Mist
Aug 02, 2022
#37: How to Improve as a Music Producer and Perform Synthwave Live | The Future Kids
Jul 26, 2022
#36: How to Use a Synth and Make a Basic Pad Sound
Jul 19, 2022
#35: How to use Ultra Learning to be More Creative as a Musician | 1=2
Jul 12, 2022
#34: How to Build a Strategy for Releasing a Single
Jul 05, 2022
#33: How to Stay Inspired to Write and Produce Music | Totta
Jun 28, 2022
#32: How to Easily Mix Vocals Like a Professional
Jun 21, 2022
#31: How to Release a Debut Synthwave Album | Russell Nash
Jun 14, 2022
#30: How to Use Sidechain Compression
Jun 07, 2022
#29: What is New Electronica Songwriting and Music Production? | Lockdown FM
May 31, 2022
#28: How to Write Synthpop, Synthwave, and Shoegaze Music | Ghost Georgie
May 17, 2022
#27: Top Tips to Create a Unique Recording | Aisle 9 Music
May 03, 2022
#26: What Makes a Performance Successful? | Daniel Hugh
Apr 19, 2022
#25: How to Start a Recording Studio | ToneSphere Studios
Apr 05, 2022
#24: How to Write Successful Synth Pop Music | Maxthor
Mar 22, 2022
#23: Synth Music Breakthrough Artists (2021)
Dec 07, 2021
#22: Is it Hard to Become a Successful Producer? | Daniel Hugh
Nov 23, 2021
#21: How Hard is it to Become a Successful Songwriter? | Honeybeard
Nov 09, 2021
#20: Is a Songwriter Considered an Artist? | ELYXIR
Oct 26, 2021
#19: How to Release an Album | Neon Sweatsuit
Oct 12, 2021
#18: What is the Role of Inspiration in the Creative Process? | Ueno Nights
Sep 28, 2021
#17: How do You Get Inspiration to Write a Song? | Jetfire Prime
Sep 14, 2021
#16: How to Release an EP | 90s Maze
Aug 31, 2021
#15: How do you Write Collaboratively in a Song? | Highway Superstar
Aug 16, 2021
#14: What is the Representation of Music? | Fangs
Aug 03, 2021
#13: How to Release a Debut Album | Laura Dre
Jul 20, 2021
#12: How to Release a Third Album | Cassetter
Jul 06, 2021
#11: How to Write and Releasing a Debut Album | Venom Eleven
Jun 22, 2021
#10: Behind the Inside The Mix Podcast
Jun 08, 2021
Music Production and Mixing Tips for Music Producers and Artists Trailer | Inside The Mix
Jun 01, 2021
#9: What to do When Releasing an Album | The Last Concorde
May 25, 2021
#8: How to Run a Record Label Successfully | Retro Reverb Records
May 11, 2021
#7: What to do When Releasing a Debut Album | The Future Kids
Apr 27, 2021
#6: Can Artists Switch Genres? | Nostalgikid
Apr 13, 2021
#5: How to Find Creative Inspiration | Rosentwig
Mar 30, 2021
#4: Evil Guys Playing Old Synths | We Are Magonia
Mar 16, 2021
#3: How Do You Release a Debut Album? | Aquamaster
Mar 02, 2021
#2: What Does Originality Mean in Music? | Tony Fitz
Feb 16, 2021
#1: How Do You Release a New Album? | Zak Vortex
Feb 02, 2021