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Parallel Compression Explained: Why I've Been Using It More and How I Actually Set It Up

October 20, 2026 · 32 min

Lu is out on a gig, so Dee Kei is flying solo with something he's been thinking about a lot lately: parallel compression, why he's been reaching for it more often, and how he actually sets it up in his sessions. The episode starts with a…
How to Get More Mixing Clients by Giving More: The Go-Giver Philosophy for Audio Engineers

October 13, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min

Two people asked Dee Kei the same question this week, one for a school project and one just out of curiosity: how do you actually get more clients? The answer he keeps coming back to, the one he's bought copies of a book to force on his…
Are Gear Clones Worth It? Expectation Bias, the McGurk Effect, and Why the Story Matters More Than the Sound

October 6, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

Lu brought a topic this week that sounds simple on the surface and gets complicated fast: gear clones. Are they worth it? Do they sound like the original? And does any of that actually matter? Dee and Lu start with the basic problem at the…
I Tested 3 Preamps on My Own Mixes — Here's What I Actually Heard (And What It Means)

September 29, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

Dee borrowed some preamps this week. Not to review them — to test them. And what he found was equal parts technical and philosophical, which is exactly the kind of episode this one turned into. He walks through his methodology in detail…
How to Build Real Relationships in the Music Industry — Without Networking

September 22, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

This one started with a DM. A listener named Solomon wrote in describing something almost every engineer has felt but rarely admits to: he'd worked intensely with an artist for a year, and the day they released a new song mixed by someone…

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Building a 1176 Compressor From Scratch: What I Learned From the Hairball Audio DIY Kit

September 15, 2026 · 48 min

Dee Kei is building a compressor. Specifically, a 1176 Rev A blueface/silverface clone from Hairball Audio in Seattle — unsponsored, bought with his own money, and not yet finished at time of recording. That last part is intentional. He…
Are Audio Engineers Underpaid? What a Low Job Posting Reveals About Engineer Wages and Self-Worth

September 8, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

This episode almost didn't get released. Dee and Lu spent 20 to 30 minutes before recording debating whether to even touch this one. They went ahead — and it's one of the more honest, nuanced conversations the show has had about money…
What We Taught at the Mixing Masterclass: Pricing, Compression, LUFS, and the Value of a Mix Engineer

September 1, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

This episode is a recap — and an expansion — of the six-hour Mixing Masterclass that Dee Kei hosted live in his LA studio. Lu was in the room. The audience brought mixes. Things got real. Now Dee and Lu bring the best of it to the podcast…
Is Analog Gear Making a Comeback? Plugin Fatigue, Hardware Resurgence, and the Future of the Studio

August 25, 2026 · 38 min

Fair warning: Dee Kei opens this one by saying he doesn't know if he's going to release it. Congratulations — you found it. This is a looser, more speculative episode than usual, and that's exactly the point. Dee brings a theory he's been…
Why Talented Engineers Say No to Opportunities — Imposter Syndrome, Thinking Fast and Slow, and Career Confidence

August 18, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

Lu brought the topic this week — and it's one of the most universally felt things in audio that nobody talks about directly: the feeling of not belonging in the room. Not because you don't have the skill. Not because you don't have the…
Analog Plugins vs. Hardware: What Blind Tests Actually Show — And Why Engineers Still Buy Gear Anyway

August 11, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

This episode starts with a confession: Dee Kei wants a new compressor. Specifically, he's been eyeing the Heritage Audio Grandchild 670N — a $3,000 stereo Fairchild-style compressor in a 5U rack unit that launched in late 2025. From there…
Ozone Assistant, Auto-Tune, Dynamic EQ — Have We Always Been Using AI? A Solo Deep Dive

August 4, 2026 · 42 min

Lu's on vacation. Dee Kei is alone with a page of talking points and one of the most contested topics in audio engineering right now — and the result is one of the most thoughtful solo episodes the show has produced. This is not an episode…

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About the show

The Mixing Music Podcast is your ultimate guide to music production, audio engineering, mixing, and mastering. Hosted by professional mix engineers Dee Kei (@DeeKeiMixes), Lu Moreno (@MasteredByLu), and James Parrish (@jamesdeanmixes), this podcast covers recording techniques, studio mixing, vocal production, sound design, DAW workflows, plugin reviews, gear recommendations, industry secrets, and the business of music production. Whether you're a music producer, mix engineer, mastering engineer, independent artist, or content creator, you’ll get expert insights to take your sound to the next level. Our hosts have worked with Odetari, 6arelyhuman, Trey Songz, Keyshia Cole, Benny the Butcher, Rico Nasty, ATEEZ, Kanye West, The Game, and more, collaborating with major record labels like Universal Music Group, Sony Music, Interscope Records, Republic Records, and Capitol Records. Join us for mixing tutorials, mastering strategies, music production tips, home studio setup advice, industry interviews, and pro techniques used in professional recording studios. Whether you're using Pro Tools, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, or Studio One, this podcast is packed with valuable information to improve your mixing workflow and production quality. In our exclusive episodes, James Parrish and Dee Kei react to interviews with various audio engineers, music producers, and YouTubers to help you understand the most useful advice for making better music. All exclusive episodes are focused on technical aspects of the post-production process. The Mixing Music Podcast is sponsored by Antares (Auto Tune), Plugin Boutique, Lauten Audio, Sweetwater, & Filepass, Find Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media: Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredByLu @jamesparrishmixes Twitter: @DeeKeiMixes CHECK OUT OUR OTHER RESOURCES Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast’ Discord! The Mixing Music Podcast is filmed and recorded at Dee Kei's Personal Mixing Studio in Los Angeles, California.