Todayโs guest is Madison, Wisconsin based mastering engineer Justin Perkins. Justin currently works out of his studio Mystery Room Mastering where he has worked on projects for artists such as The Replacements, Jason Mraz, Busta Rhymes, and North Mississippi Allstars, as well as countless independent artists from around the world. Heโs also worked at Butch Vigโs Smart Studios, actively played in numerous bands, and written various articles for The Pro Audio Files. We have a great chat about the importance of communication, how to choose a mastering chain, and why relationships still matter more than social media.
๐ In this episode we'll dig in on... ๐
- Remote mastering
- Choosing a mastering chain
- Analog vs Digital mastering
- Working at Butch Vig's Smart Studios
- Being a self-taught engineer
- Matching the limited mix reference
- Automations and Project Management
- Moving to Milwaukee and starting a mastering business
- The importance of communication
- Relationships matter!
๐ Travis' Intro ๐
The Tyranny of the Urgent
๐ถ ... Listening Recommendation ๐ถ
๐ฃ Mentioned in the Interview ๐ฃ
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Credits:
Guest: Justin Perkins
Host: Travis Ference
Editor: Stephen Boyd
Theme Music: inter.ference