The SonicScoop Podcast | Mixing, Mastering, Audio Engineering and Music Production

Why Analog Isn't Going Anywhere (Pro Engineer Perspective)

Platinum mastering engineer Justin Colletti talks to top engineering pros on how they integrate analog gear into their digital workflows. 🚨 FLASH SALE: 26% off Mixing B

What Makes Music "Suck"?

Mastering Engineer Justin Colletti has heard lots of music that sucks. Here's how to make yours not do that. 🚨 FLASH SALE: 26% off Mixing Breakthroughs with code SUMMER2

How To FINISH a Mix in 4 Hours (or less.)

Mastering Engineer Justin Colletti says you can mix faster AND with better results. Here's how. 🚨 FLASH SALE: 26% off Mixing Breakthroughs with code SUMMER26: https://mem

Why You Don't Need Mastering (It's Not Why You Think)

Mastering Engineer Justin Colletti says you DON'T need mastering? Here's why that might be the case for you. All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixi

A New Way to Hear Mixes (Convex vs. Concave: A New Dimension in Sound)

Step through the looking glass and explore the differences between "convex" and "concave" mixes and sounds with Justin Colletti. All Our Courses: ► https://members.son

Why Use Multiband Compression?

Why complicate things?? Do you really need multiband compression? Sometimes yes. Justin Colletti offers the practical applications. | 🚨 FLASH SALE: Enter code COMPRESSIO

Beyond Compression: 10 Weird Types of Dynamic Control

Do you know all 10 way of exerting dynamic control over your mixes, and how to us them? Justin Colletti explores. 🚨 FLASH SALE: Enter code COMPRESSIONMASTERY at checkout

There are Only 4 Ways To Compress Anything

There are only 4 ways to compress anything. Justin Colletti explores. 🚨 FLASH SALE: Enter code COMPRESSIONMASTERY at checkout for an additional 25% off Compression Breakt

Why No One Hears Your Music (And what to do instead...)

Justin Colletti discusses what causes music releases—and careers—to fail, and how you can avoid the most common missteps. All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.

The Source of the 1960s Sound (ft. The Zombies)

Colin Bluntstone of legendary 1960s group The Zombies joins Justin Colletti to talk about the 1960s approaches to stereo and mono, and why remasters matter. All Our Cou

What "True Peak" Limiters Really Do

Do "True Peak" limiters and intersample peaks really matter? Justin Colletti explores. All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: http

These Mastering Myths Are Killing Your Sound

Mastering is often misunderstood. Here are some of the biggest myths that refuse to die. All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: ht

The Unwritten Rules of Mix Bus EQ

How should you EQ your mix bus? ...And should you even EQ it at all?? Platinum mastering engineer Justin Colletti explores. 🚨 FLASH SALE: Enter code MASTERINGFLASH at c

The Best Stereo Width Plugins (That You Probably Haven’t Heard Of)

Stereo Width: We all want it. But how to get it? Nick Messitte joins Justin Colletti to look over the most powerful stereo widening plugins on the market today. Check o

Mix Masters: The Sound of Bob Power

Bob Power was a legendary producer, engineer and mixer for the likes of Tribe Called Quest, Erykah Badu, De La Soul, D'Angelo and so many more. He passed away just befo

What Everyone Gets Wrong About Reference Mixes

Platinum mastering engineer Justin Colletti discusses the common myths, misconceptions and misunderstandings around mixing with references. All Our Courses: ► https://

The Unwritten Rules for Mixing Each Genre

Rock, pop, hip hop, R&B, metal and EDM all require a different approach to the mix. Platinum mastering engineer Justin Colletti explores the norms, traditions and tropes

The Secret Principle To Huge Sounding Mixes

Justin Colletti reveals the secret principle of that allows mixes to have huge sounding guitars, drums and vocals—seemingly all at once. All Our Courses: ► https://mem

Best New Pro Audio Gear of 2026: NAMM Edition

Justin Colletti reviews the best new pro audio gear from NAMM 2026, including headphones, studio monitors, plugins, microphones, hardware and more. Affiliate Links: Swee

How to Hear EQ (...and identify frequencies instantly.)

Have you ever been amazed at others' ability to recognize frequencies and EQ bands instantly? Is it a skill you wish you had? Justin Colletti is here to give you the good