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Tuesday Aug 12, 2025

From Tracking H.E.R., Rihanna & Lil Wayne to Mixing His Own Way | Omar Loya aka OMixedIt

Tuesday Aug 12, 2025

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🎧 Featuring: @omixedit🎛️ Hosted by: @panorama_mastering
In this episode of LOUDAF.CLUB, I sit down with Omar Loya (aka OMixedIt) to talk about his journey from tracking some of the biggest stars in music to building his career as a sought-after mixing engineer.
We dive into:🎤 Transitioning from tracking to mixing at a professional level💼 The relationship economics of high-level engineering work🚫 Setting boundaries with spec work📈 Why marketing matters as much as your engineering skills🎙️ Stories from working with Nipsey Hussle, No I.D., H.E.R., and more
Whether you’re an engineer looking to break into mixing, or you just want a behind-the-scenes look at working with industry icons, this episode delivers real, actionable insight you can apply right now.
📌 Timestamps:00:00 – Intro02:15 – From tracking to mixing: the career shift10:42 – Managing relationships & networking at the top level19:36 – Setting boundaries with spec work27:50 – Marketing as an engineer36:15 – Stories from the studio with top artists45:02 – Final thoughts

Tuesday Aug 05, 2025

Hawaii to Grammy Noms: Noah Cronin on Mixing Reggae, Touring, and Building a career

Tuesday Aug 05, 2025

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🎧 Featuring: @Noah_Cronin🎛️ Hosted by: @panorama_mastering
In this episode of LoudAF.Club, Grammy-nominated reggae mixer Noah Cronin joins Nicholas Di Lorenzo to unpack what it really takes to mix reggae at the highest level — from fat, punchy low-end to preserving emotional feel without sacrificing clarity or loudness.
We dive into:- Mixing reggae for both feel and translation- Building trust with artists who self-produce- Navigating demo-itis, revisions, and energy burnout- Touring, mixing, and running a studio — all from Hawaii- Why niching down didn't limit Noah’s career — it expanded it- The philosophies behind breath control, vocal production, and mix taste
Whether you’re an engineer looking to carve out your niche or just love behind-the-scenes insights from some of the best in the game — this one’s for you.
00:00 - Intro: From Hawaii to Grammy Noms 01:10 - How Nicholas and Noah first collaborated 02:21 - Balancing low-end feel vs loudness in reggae 03:59 - When songs are recorded on buses or in hotels 05:09 - What reggae mixes need to feel “right” 06:05 - Choosing feel vs technical perfection 07:13 - Navigating creative trust with artists like Collie Buddz 08:47 - How demo-itis impacts the mix 10:59 - Matching the artist’s headspace before mixing 13:22 - What reggae artists want in their mixes 14:36 - How breaths affect vocal mixing in reggae 15:53 - Vocal breath control trick using RX 17:26 - Mixing philosophy: tools vs taste 18:26 - Why Noah chose to niche into reggae 20:14 - Blending vintage tone with modern techniques 21:16 - Does Noah want to mix other genres too? 22:22 - The global reggae community and its growth 24:23 - Reggae’s emotional universality 25:23 - The emotional role of low-end in mixes 26:47 - Advice for mixers struggling with niching 27:34 - Staying in Hawaii vs moving to LA 29:15 - Bringing high-level mixing to your community 30:53 - What Noah learned from working with new artists 32:31 - Learning from the outside in 33:01 - Noah’s origins as a producer 34:59 - Supporting artists beyond just mixing 36:10 - Building Noah’s website and online presence 37:40 - Balancing studio work, live sound, and touring 39:49 - Saying no: the challenge of scheduling 41:36 - Conserving energy while mixing 43:07 - How many mixes per month Noah does 44:27 - The emotional energy of delivering great mixes 46:33 - Burnout, boundaries, and long-term sustainability 48:00 - Why beginners need to hear more than plugin tips 49:31 - Outro: Collaboration, trust, and gratitude

Sunday Jul 27, 2025

Bob Horn shares how he build a mixing career (BTS, Usher, Ne-Yo, Timbaland, Lupe Fiasco)

Sunday Jul 27, 2025

In this episode, we explore Bob's journey from Ohio to Los Angeles, his experiences in tracking and mixing, and the importance of building relationships in the music industry. Bob shares valuable insights on the art of mixing, client feedback, and adapting to changes in technology and practices in the audio engineering field. The conversation emphasizes the significance of practice, problem-solving, and the evolving nature of mixing in today's music landscape.THE BEST Newsletter for working audio Pro's: https://www.panoramamastering.com.au/newsletter IG: https://instagram.com/loudaf.club Bob Horn: https://www.instagram.com/bobhornmixing/

Tuesday May 06, 2025