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The Self-Recording BandAuthor: Benedikt Hain / Manel Espinosa Berenguer
Produce exciting sounding music yourself and release songs that you're proud of! Professional producers/mixers Benedikt Hain and Manel Espinosa Berenguer help you make your next DIY-recording session a success! Language: en-us Genres: Education, How To, Music Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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303: The Music Production Process (Steps 6-10): Clean Up Your Session, Enhance The Performance, Mix And Finish Your Song!
Episode 303
Thursday, 12 February, 2026
Your next step:Apply for coaching!👉 If you already have songs written and want to get them release-ready, go ahead and apply for coaching now. We’ll show you how to produce, record, mix, and master your songs. In your DAW of choice, and with only the plugins and gear you already own. With unlimited feedback, full 1-on-1 guidance, and a custom music production plan made specifically for you.Sounds interesting?🚀 Click here for all the details:theselfrecordingband.com/coaching--Episode show notes:This is the final episode of our full music production breakdown series.We’ve covered songwriting, pre-production, gear, sound checks and recording.Now we finish the record.In this episode, we walk you through steps 6–10 of the real-world production processSession cleanup and compingEditing where necessary (timing and pitch)Moving from recording to mixingA structured mixing workflow that actually worksThe truth about masteringWhen to outsource and when not toWhy AI mastering is not the same as real mastering (and when it can be an option)If you’ve ever:Got stuck after recordingRuined a mix by overworking itWondered if/how you should use a mix bus compressorFelt confused about gain stagingBeen disappointed by a bad masterThis episode is for you.We break down a proven, step-by-step framework that helps you:Keep objectivityAvoid rabbit holesMix fasterPreserve the magic you capturedFinish songs properlyBecause the goal after recording is simple:Don’t mess it up. Don't reinvent it. Enhance it. Move it across the finish line.The Mixing Framework We TeachHere’s the structured approach we use inside The Self-Recording Syndicate:Proper mix prep (organization + routing)Rough mix (gain staging, levels + panning)Mix bus setup & overall vibe and colorEQ cleanup + sweeteningCompression with intentionCreative effects (reverbs, delays, saturation)Automation and movementMastering ( finishing, final formats, and quality controlMost people obsess over plugins.The pros obsess over balance. In all ways. Not a static balance. But one that serves every part of the song, enhances it emotionally and guides the listener through the song.🎁 Free Mixing GuideIf you want a clear system for balancing, gain staging and preparing your mix properly:👉 Download the free guide:theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes🎯 Want Help Finishing Your Songs?If you want personal guidance through all these steps:Apply for coaching:theselfrecordingband.com/coachingInside the Self-Recording Syndicate you get:Structured playbooksDetailed mix feedbackClear next steps to work on - alwaysTemplatesFrameworksAnd 5 professional masters, as well as a full mix + mix walkthrough included--For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.coSend a textIf you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com
