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Sound Discussion

Sound Discussion

著者： Ben Holmes Nate Kelmes Neil Merchant
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"Sound Discussion" is a monthly podcast hosted by Ben Holmes, Nate Kelmes, and Neil Merchant. Each episode, we roll up our sleeves and dive into practical topics surrounding music production, recording, songwriting, mixing, and mastering.


Join us for candid conversations that demystify the creative and technical aspects of music making. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, our hosts bring a down-to-earth approach to sharing their insights, making it easy for everyone to tune in and pick up valuable tips.


From sharing personal anecdotes to discussing industry trends, "Sound Discussion" is your go-to source for real talk about what goes on behind the scenes. No fancy jargon, just genuine discussions about the art and craft of music production.


So, if you're curious about the nuts and bolts of how your favorite tracks come together or looking to improve your own production skills, join Ben, Nate, and Neil, as well as the occasional guest host, as they navigate the world of music production with humor, practical advice, and a passion for the craft. Subscribe now and be part of the conversation at "Sound Discussion."

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  • Lee Turner and GainStage: Escape the Noise and Make Better Records

    Lee Turner and GainStage: Escape the Noise and Make Better Records
    2026/08/25
    ***Join GainStage using our affiliate link below and enter the code SOUNDDISCUSSION to save 10% on your first year of membership. Using our link also helps support Sound Discussion at no additional cost to you.https://www.gainstagecommunity.com/a/2148311224/9Pb32UtFDisclosure: This is an affiliate link. If you join GainStage through it, Sound Discussion may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.***There has never been more information available to musicians and producers—but is all that content helping us make better records?Grammy-winning producer, musician, and recording engineer Lee Turner returns to introduce GainStage, a new online community created with Jim Stewart, Jake Fader, and Dan Millice.GainStage is designed for musicians, producers, and engineers who are tired of fragmented tutorials, algorithm noise, plugin collecting, and growing in isolation. Lee takes us inside its flagship course, “Inside the Song: From First Idea to Final Master,” which follows a real record through writing, pre-production, tracking, mixing, revisions, and mastering—including the mistakes and difficult decisions usually edited out.We also discuss why arrangement problems are often mistaken for mixing problems, what one-way tutorials cannot provide, and how trusted feedback helps us develop better creative instincts.Lee also shares the story behind his Grammy-winning contribution to Jimmy Carter’s “Last Sundays in Plains,” including recording Darius Rucker’s performance of “America the Beautiful” and being given two days to mix it.Learn more about GainStage:https://www.gainstagecommunity.com/Key Five Takeaways1. **More information doesn’t guarantee growth.** Collecting tutorials, tricks, and plugins can feel productive without helping you finish better music.2. **Learning is a human interaction.** Trusted peers provide feedback, context, accountability, and follow-up questions that one-way content cannot.3. **Mix problems often begin earlier.** If a song isn’t working, the solution may be in the writing, arrangement, performance, or sound selection—not another EQ move.4. **Professionals make mistakes too.** Experience is not the absence of mistakes. It is knowing how to respond to them, communicate clearly, and redirect the session.5. **Community creates momentum.** Fresh ears, shared experience, and creative collaboration help musicians escape isolation and return their attention to making records.Resources & LinksGainStage Communityhttps://www.gainstagecommunity.com/Lee J. Turnerhttps://www.leejturner.com/Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration — Grammy informationhttps://www.grammy.com/artists/jimmy-carter/7405/https://youtu.be/SlUClnHgyoE?si=NHb_3yjmmungmL-NPrevious Episodes:Lee Turner: https://youtu.be/a1BhaTRfRTcJim Stewart: https://youtu.be/NkF4TB7l2S0Jake Fader: https://youtu.be/heeqHvKOr_kDan Millice: https://youtu.be/mI1AUi7UDfsListen to Sound Discussion:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-discussion/id1727711992Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4QLiTjT6OpY3prLIL8QoqDSubscribe To Our Newsletter:https://sounddiscussionpodcast.com/newsletterShop:https://sounddiscussionpodcast.com/shopSound Discussion Is:‪@natekelmesmixes‬‪@benhlms‬‪@merchantaudioproductions‬ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 時間 18 分
  • Lij Shaw: From Recording Studio Rockstars to Rediscovering the Artist Within

    Lij Shaw: From Recording Studio Rockstars to Rediscovering the Artist Within
    2026/08/01
    After more than 500 episodes of @RecordingStudioRockstars , Lij Shaw has spent countless hours exploring how other producers, engineers, and artists make great records. In this episode, we flip the script and explore the artist behind the podcast.Lij joins Nate and Neil to trace his unconventional journey from architecture school to playing blues five nights a week in Hong Kong, discovering recording engineering, and eventually building The Toy Box Studio in East Nashville. He also opens up about the growing need to create music for himself after decades spent helping other artists realize their musical dreams.The conversation explores Lij’s month-long songwriting retreat in Costa Rica, the portable setup that helped him write and record on the beach, and the power of collaboration, accountability, and shared ownership. Lij also offers thoughtful advice for anyone building a home studio: decide whether you’re creating a critical listening room or a space that makes it effortless to pick up an instrument and create—because those priorities don’t always lead to the same room.Key Five Takeaways: 1. Helping others create doesn’t replace creating for yourself2. Collaboration creates accountability—and better records3. Changing your environment can change your creative behavior4. Build your studio around what you actually want to do5. The best creative tool is the one that helps you finish musicResources and Links:More Lij:Recording Studio Rockstars - https://recordingstudiorockstars.com/The Toy Box Studio - https://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/Lij Shaw on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/493pQhEnKsrrRaJFHo1rK5Poetry Scores - https://poetryscores.blogspot.com/Lij Shaw’s Nashville home-studio case - https://ij.org/client/lij-shaw/Songwriting and Music:How to Write Songs - https://howtowritesongs.org/How to Write Songs on YouTube - @htws GoHill Records - https://www.hollywoodrecordingstudio.com/gohil-recordsStudios, Education, and Media:Middle Tennessee State University Recording Industry program - https://www.mtsu.edu/program/recording-arts-and-technologies-bs-m-f-a/Mix Magazine - https://www.mixonline.com/WRVU Nashville - https://wrvu.org/Bonnaroo - https://www.bonnaroo.com/Gear Mentioned:Martin Backpacker Guitar - https://www.google.com/search?q=martin+backpacker+guitarsCarl Tatz Design and PhantomFocus - https://carltatzdesign.com/ADAM Audio D3V - https://us.adam-audio.com/products/d3vGrace Design - https://gracedesign.com/Lynx Studio Technology - https://www.lynxstudio.com/Slate Digital VSX - https://stevenslateaudio.com/vsx/Native Instruments - https://www.native-instruments.com/iZotope - https://www.izotope.com/Listen to Sound Discussion:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-discussion/id1727711992Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4QLiTjT6OpY3prLIL8QoqDSubscribe To Our Newsletter:https://sounddiscussionpodcast.com/newsletterShop:https://sounddiscussionpodcast.com/shopSound Discussion Is: @natekelmesmixes @benhlms @merchantaudioproductions ​​ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 時間 14 分
  • Tom Vaughan - Chord Electronics

    Tom Vaughan - Chord Electronics
    2026/06/30
    Just a heads up! We are switching to sequential episodes away from seasons.---Big thanks to @ChordElectronicsLtd for supporting this episode. Their British-built DACs and headphone amps bring true studio-level detail into the listening experience, with gear used everywhere from hi-fi setups to world-class studios.Check out the Mojo 2 and more from Chord Electronics here: https://chordelectronics.co.uk/mojo-2---In this episode, we’re joined by Tom Vaughan of Chord Electronics for a conversation about sound, technology, and why digital-to-analog conversion matters more than most people realize.Tom’s path into audio is anything but typical. Before working in high-end audio, he was a professional bassoonist, and that background gives him a really interesting perspective on how music is performed, recorded, and ultimately experienced by the listener.We talk about the evolution of Chord Electronics, the impact of their Hugo DAC, and what makes one converter feel different from another — not just in terms of specs, but in timing, accuracy, depth, and emotional connection.We also get into the practical side of listening: how DACs, headphones, speakers, and monitoring chains shape the decisions musicians, producers, mixers, and mastering engineers make every day.At the heart of it all is a simple idea: better sound helps us connect more deeply with music. And whether you’re creating, recording, mixing, mastering, or just listening, the way your system translates that music matters.Key Five TakeawaysTom Vaughan brings a rare perspective to audio, combining his background as a bassoonist with his work in high-end audio engineering.Digital-to-analog conversion plays a major role in how we perceive depth, detail, timing, and emotional connection in music.Chord Electronics approaches DAC design differently, using FPGA-based technology rather than standard off-the-shelf DAC chips.Better monitoring and conversion can help musicians, producers, mixers, and mastering engineers make more confident creative decisions.At its core, the conversation is about the bridge between technical accuracy and emotional impact — how better sound can bring us closer to the performance.Resources & LinksChord Electronics - https://chordelectronics.co.uk/Chord Mojo 2 - https://chordelectronics.co.uk/mojo-2Dan Millice - https://www.millicemastering.com/‪@NaturlAudio‬ AL-1 Limiter - https://naturl.audio/Listen to Sound Discussion:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4QLiTjT...Subscribe To Our Newsletter:https://sounddiscussionpodcast.com/newsletterShop:https://sounddiscussionpodcast.com/shopSound Discussion Is:Nate KelmesBen HolmesNeil Merchant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 時間 24 分
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