Welcome to a curated exploration of music production, where classic techniques meet modern innovation. This selection highlights the ongoing dialogue between the foundational sounds of the past and the cutting-edge tools shaping the future. From the raw energy of vintage metal to the soulful grooves of legendary music scenes, the art of creation is constantly being redefined by both tradition and technology.
The recent video from Black Salt Audio, "Two Eras. One Mix," demonstrates this fusion directly. In their "Fix My Mix" series, engineers apply contemporary metal mixing strategies—emphasizing punch and clarity—to a classic, old-school track. This process reveals how modern precision can enhance raw, vintage energy without sacrificing its original character.
Meanwhile, Celemony's feature on "The Philadelphia Sound" delves into the timeless musical DNA of guitarist Randy Bowland. The analysis explores how the iconic groove and feel born in the 1960s and 70s Philadelphia scene continue to live through elements like pocket, touch, and phrasing. It serves as a masterclass in the enduring power of musical feel and stylistic legacy.
Pushing tools forward, Akai Professional showcases legendary producer Teddy Riley transitioning his iconic MPC-based sound to the new MPC XL. This highlights how foundational instruments evolve, enabling producers to build upon historic workflows to enter new creative eras. The integration of such hardware with software like the MPC 2 DAW illustrates the seamless blend of tactile tradition and expansive modern production suites.
- Two Eras. One Mix. Fix My Mix – Episode 2
Video by Black Salt Audio via YouTube In this episode, we’re bringing modern metal mixing techniques into a old-school metal song. Let’s see what happens when added punch and clarity meet raw, vintage energy. FIX MY MIX is the weekly call-in show where mixing engineers submit real mixes and we work through real… Two Eras. One Mix. Fix My Mix – Episode 2 - The Philadelphia Sound. In your song. 🎸
Video by Celemony via YouTube This week, we’re diving into the sound, feel and musical approach of Philadelphia guitarist Randy Bowland. In the ’60s and ’70s, Philadelphia became known for a groove and feel that shaped generations of music. That same musical DNA lives in Randy Bowland’s playing – his pocket, his touch,… The Philadelphia Sound. In your song. 🎸 - Teddy Riley has built his sound on MPC… now he’s pushing it forward on MPC XL. 💿
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