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

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  When Music A.I. is EVIL (...and when it isn't.) 02.10.2026 1Std. 17Min.

  Platinum Mastering Engineer Justin Colletti on what makes for ethical and unethical uses of AI in music. All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com
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  Mix Breakdown: Hozier "Too Sweet" 30.09.2026 38Min.

  Platinum Mastering Engineer Justin Colletti evaluates the mix for another song that keeps coming up as a client mastering and mix reference. All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com
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  Mix Breakdown: Kacey Musgraves "Slow Burn" 28.09.2026 35Min.

  Platinum Mastering Engineer Justin Colletti evaluates the mix for another song that keeps coming up as a client mastering and mix reference. This time, it's Kacey Musgravs "Slow Burn", mixed by Shawn Everett.All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com
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  Mix Breakdown: Sabrina Carpenter "Taste" (Serban Ghenea Mix) 23.09.2026 35Min.

  Platinum Mastering Engineer Justin Colletti evaluates the mix for a song that keeps coming up as a client mastering and mix reference. All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com  
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  The 7 Virtues of Great Mixers 17.09.2026 48Min.

  Want great mixes? There are 7 qualities you must cultivate, says platinum mastering engineer Justin Colletti. All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com  
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  The 1 Question That Fixes 90% of Mix Problems 14.09.2026 14Min.

  Is it possible that there is one unusual question that can fix the majority of your mix problems? Platinum mastering engineer Justin Colletti says yes. Learn what it is and how to implement it into your own mixes. All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com
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  Why Analog Isn't Going Anywhere (Pro Engineer Perspective) 26.07.2026 41Min.

  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 Breakthroughs with code SUMMER26: https://members.sonicscoop.com/offers/fHgupoZ4?coupon_code=SUMMER26 Thanks to Joe Lambert, Dirk Ulrich, Paul "Willie Green" Womack and Steven Tejada for joining this panel. Thanks to Manley Labs for helping put this together https://manleylabs.com And to Soundtoys for sponsoring this episode: https://soundtoys.com All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com  
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  What Makes Music "Suck"? 17.07.2026 38Min.

  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 SUMMER26: https://members.sonicscoop.com/offers/fHgupoZ4?coupon_code=SUMMER26 All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com
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  How To FINISH a Mix in 4 Hours (or less.) 13.07.2026 43Min.

  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://members.sonicscoop.com/offers/fHgupoZ4?coupon_code=SUMMER26 All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com Enter to win the headphones at https://sonicscoop.com/contest ►🧠Mixer Brain: https://sonicscoop.com/mixerbrain ►🧂Black Salt Plugins & Courses: https://sonicscoop.com/blacksalt CODE: SONIC25 for 25% off!
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  Why You Don't Need Mastering (It's Not Why You Think) 11.07.2026 38Min.

  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 ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com  
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  A New Way to Hear Mixes (Convex vs. Concave: A New Dimension in Sound) 02.07.2026 22Min.

  Step through the looking glass and explore the differences between "convex" and "concave" mixes and sounds with Justin Colletti. All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com Enter to win the headphones at https://sonicscoop.com/contest
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  Why Use Multiband Compression? 15.06.2026 37Min.

  Why complicate things?? Do you really need multiband compression? Sometimes yes. Justin Colletti offers the practical applications. |🚨 FLASH SALE: Enter code COMPRESSIONMASTERY at checkout for an additional 25% off Compression Breakthroughs. https://compressionbreakthroughs.com All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com
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  Beyond Compression: 10 Weird Types of Dynamic Control 01.06.2026 34Min.

  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 for an additional 25% off Compression Breakthroughs. https://compressionbreakthroughs.comAll Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com
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  There are Only 4 Ways To Compress Anything 21.05.2026 43Min.

  There are only 4 ways to compress anything. Justin Colletti explores.🚨 FLASH SALE: Enter code COMPRESSIONMASTERY at checkout for an additional 25% off Compression Breakthroughs: https://members.sonicscoop.com/offers/ynKMpZXk?coupon_code=COMPRESSIONMASTERY All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com
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  Why No One Hears Your Music (And what to do instead...) 19.05.2026 32Min.

  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.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com
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  The Source of the 1960s Sound (ft. The Zombies) 11.05.2026 1Std. 18Min.

  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 Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►🧠Mixer Brain: https://sonicscoop.com/mixerbrain ►🧂Black Salt Plugins & Courses: https://sonicscoop.com/blacksalt CODE: SONIC25 for 25% off!
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  What "True Peak" Limiters Really Do 21.04.2026 29Min.

  Do "True Peak" limiters and intersample peaks really matter? Justin Colletti explores. All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com 
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  These Mastering Myths Are Killing Your Sound 17.04.2026 53Min.

  Mastering is often misunderstood. Here are some of the biggest myths that refuse to die. All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com
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  The Unwritten Rules of Mix Bus EQ 07.04.2026 43Min.

  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 checkout for an additional 20% off Mastering Demystified: https://members.sonicscoop.com/offers/ynKMpZXk?coupon_code=MASTERINGFLASH All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com
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  The Best Stereo Width Plugins (That You Probably Haven’t Heard Of) 04.04.2026 1Std. 49Min.

  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 out the article version with affiliate links here: https://sonicscoop.com/the-best-stereo-width-plugins-that-you-probably-havent-heard-of/ All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com