# Latest **URL:** https://community.mwtm.com/latest.md?page=10 [Latest](https://community.mwtm.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mwtm.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mwtm.com/tags.md) **Page:** 11 --- ## [Dan Nigro producing Chappell Roan Q/A](https://community.mwtm.com/t/dan-nigro-producing-chappell-roan-q-a/10404)
**Author:** [@Joren\_Hart](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Joren_Hart)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/dan-nigro-producing-chappell-roan-q-a/10404 "2024-10-15T13:45:19Z")
Where did the discussion go for this video? I’m getting a page not found here: I was waiting to hear back on a question and seems all the questions/answers have disappeared. Any ideas? --- ## [Creating a safe space for Singers and Musicians (and some Gear Qs)](https://community.mwtm.com/t/creating-a-safe-space-for-singers-and-musicians-and-some-gear-qs/10315)
**Author:** [@f.ern](https://community.mwtm.com/u/f.ern)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2024, 7:34am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/creating-a-safe-space-for-singers-and-musicians-and-some-gear-qs/10315 "2024-10-12T07:34:48Z")
Hey Laura and Oli. Hope all is well! Gear aside, it’s my understanding that the most important aspect of a session is to create a open and safe space. I reckon it’s especially important when working with a singer. Other… --- ## [Vocal chain - the outboard part](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-chain-the-outboard-part/9903)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Schwaiger](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Peter_Schwaiger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/vocal-chain-the-outboard-part/9903 "2024-10-04T18:38:44Z")
Hej Dan! I’m trying to re-create your vocal chain (as seen in the “Vampire” by Olivia Rodrigo video, but I assume some of it might also apply to your workflow with Chappell). Unfortunately, the presets you’ve provided ar… --- ## [How did you tune the vocals?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/how-did-you-tune-the-vocals/9772)
**Author:** [@Kev\_Koko](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Kev_Koko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/how-did-you-tune-the-vocals/9772 "2024-10-04T15:59:02Z")
Hey Dan, huge fan of your work. I was wondering, there was an empty space before the vocal chain in Pro Tools, which probably hosted some tuning (Melodyne?). Could you elaborate on your tuning process? I feel like you … --- ## [What is your song process](https://community.mwtm.com/t/what-is-your-song-process/9910)
**Author:** [@Bailey1](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Bailey1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/what-is-your-song-process/9910 "2024-10-04T15:25:07Z")
Hey Dan, massive fan and respect of your work! What is your process in mixing guitars? Do you use virtual guitar pedals or physical? You seem to revist songs and know that it takes time for a song to find it’s place in… --- ## [How loud do you monitor?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/how-loud-do-you-monitor/9896)
**Author:** [@jisung\_yang](https://community.mwtm.com/u/jisung_yang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 8:34am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/how-loud-do-you-monitor/9896 "2024-09-25T08:34:36Z")
I work in home studio and i find 85db spl which is known as standard monitoring level… to be ear fatigueing Any recommendations or thoughts on monitoring level? And also i am curious whether you stick to one monitoring… --- ## [Frequency spectrum and layering](https://community.mwtm.com/t/frequency-spectrum-and-layering/9884)
**Author:** [@Miles\_Kennedy](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Miles_Kennedy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/frequency-spectrum-and-layering/9884 "2024-10-04T15:23:17Z")
Hey Dan, What is your approach to layering and filling out the frequency spectrum? --- ## [sound selection ](https://community.mwtm.com/t/sound-selection/9853)
**Author:** [@jess\_uhrig](https://community.mwtm.com/u/jess_uhrig)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/sound-selection/9853 "2024-10-04T15:22:47Z")
Hey Dan, what’s your creative process for sound selection when producing music? What elements do you prioritize to enhance the emotion of a song? You are so inspiring to me! I love these videos! Thanks Jess --- ## [The process behind Amusement Records](https://community.mwtm.com/t/the-process-behind-amusement-records/9834)
**Author:** [@Luiza\_Viana](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Luiza_Viana)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/the-process-behind-amusement-records/9834 "2024-10-04T15:21:50Z")
Hey, Dan, huge fan speaking here, congratulations on your MWTM episode, it was fantastical. I’ve been following you for a while and wanted to know a little more about the process of the Chappell being dropped out of Atla… --- ## [Tips for getting better at translation Emotions into music](https://community.mwtm.com/t/tips-for-getting-better-at-translation-emotions-into-music/9833)
**Author:** [@f.ern](https://community.mwtm.com/u/f.ern)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/tips-for-getting-better-at-translation-emotions-into-music/9833 "2024-10-04T15:21:32Z")
Hey Dan. First of all congratulations on Good Luck Babe, it’s the best pop song of the year and thank you for sharing your knowledge and insights with us here. It is truly invaluable. To my question: I’m currently tryi… --- ## [What to do once I finish High School?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/what-to-do-once-i-finish-high-school/9829)
**Author:** [@Sidney\_Morton-Wight](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Sidney_Morton-Wight)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2024, 11:13am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/what-to-do-once-i-finish-high-school/9829 "2024-09-22T11:13:30Z")
Hi Dan, I am 15 wanting to get to your level when I am older, What do you suggest I do once I finish High School? Should I go to Uni?, Move from my home city of Adelaide, Australia to somewhere like LA? etc… I am alre… --- ## [The process of creating a captivating bridge](https://community.mwtm.com/t/the-process-of-creating-a-captivating-bridge/9762)
**Author:** [@Susana\_Santos](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Susana_Santos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/the-process-of-creating-a-captivating-bridge/9762 "2024-10-04T15:15:59Z")
Hey Dan - your bridges very often are better than the rest of the song (which is such a breath of fresh air in current Pop). How do you usually approach this process? --- ## [Developing world class artist projects](https://community.mwtm.com/t/developing-world-class-artist-projects/9761)
**Author:** [@Conrad\_Sedwell](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Conrad_Sedwell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/developing-world-class-artist-projects/9761 "2024-10-04T15:15:23Z")
Hi Dan, Thanks for the insight in the writing process with Chappell and Olivia - I think you’re one of the producers/writers most tuned in to the ‘zeitgeist’ at the minute. What do you think are the most important thin… --- ## [Insights on Your Approach to Recording Violins](https://community.mwtm.com/t/insights-on-your-approach-to-recording-violins/9725)
**Author:** [@Faiz](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Faiz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/insights-on-your-approach-to-recording-violins/9725 "2024-10-04T15:13:33Z")
Hey Dan! I’m really curious about your violin recording technique. Could you explain it in more detail? Thanks a lot, and I’m really happy you’re back on MWTM! --- ## [New Video Release - Jack Antonoff Producing "Please Please Please" by Sabrina Carpenter](https://community.mwtm.com/t/new-video-release-jack-antonoff-producing-please-please-please-by-sabrina-carpenter/10137)
**Author:** [@MWTM\_Admin](https://community.mwtm.com/u/MWTM_Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2024, 8:51am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/new-video-release-jack-antonoff-producing-please-please-please-by-sabrina-carpenter/10137 "2024-10-03T08:51:57Z")
Ask your questions to assistant engineers Laura Sisk and Oli Jacobs in this exclusive weekly Q&A: Jack heads back into the studio to reveal the creative process behind Sabrina Carpenter’s extraordinary hit single, ‘Ple… --- ## [Urgent 5.1 question](https://community.mwtm.com/t/urgent-5-1-question/10019)
**Author:** [@Joanne](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Joanne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/urgent-5-1-question/10019 "2024-10-02T17:00:29Z")
I am doing a 5.1 mix for the first time for a movie this weekend and need this question answered in the next few hours. I am using Pro Tools in the box. If I deliver the stems as AWM.BDF files, will they playback in th… --- ## [Giving away expiring LANDR credits](https://community.mwtm.com/t/giving-away-expiring-landr-credits/9997)
**Author:** [@Alex1](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Alex1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2024, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/giving-away-expiring-landr-credits/9997 "2024-09-27T13:00:19Z")
I’m cancelling my LANDR plan because I’m not using it and keep forgetting to pause it to avoid being charged. I have a couple WAV masters worth of credits accumulated. If anyone wants a free LANDR master DM me and I’ll r… --- ## [In the Booth with J0hn Wilk3s](https://community.mwtm.com/t/in-the-booth-with-j0hn-wilk3s/489)
**Author:** [@J0hn\_Wilk3s](https://community.mwtm.com/u/J0hn_Wilk3s)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 2:20am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/in-the-booth-with-j0hn-wilk3s/489 "2023-11-02T02:20:37Z")
Good evening, My name is Wilk3s and I just wanted to introduce myself to the community. I remember some years ago, I ws in an online forum where I met like 3 people I still chat with today. Back then I didn’t fully un… --- ## [New Video Release - Dan Nigro Producing "Good Luck, Babe!" by Chappell Roan](https://community.mwtm.com/t/new-video-release-dan-nigro-producing-good-luck-babe-by-chappell-roan/9902)
**Author:** [@MWTM\_Admin](https://community.mwtm.com/u/MWTM_Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/new-video-release-dan-nigro-producing-good-luck-babe-by-chappell-roan/9902 "2024-09-25T13:51:18Z")
The Grammy-winning producer returns to explore his work with one of the world’s brightest new superstars, Chappell Roan. Discover the songwriting and production process behind her sensational single ‘Good Luck, Babe!’ an… --- ## [Record and release songs](https://community.mwtm.com/t/record-and-release-songs/9768)
**Author:** [@user160](https://community.mwtm.com/u/user160)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/record-and-release-songs/9768 "2024-09-20T12:14:20Z")
Hi !what a tips you can give to beginners who wants to make music? I am writing my songs two years but I don’t know where to start to record them and release. --- ## [Drew Vandenberg and Faye Webster](https://community.mwtm.com/t/drew-vandenberg-and-faye-webster/9737)
**Author:** [@jason\_rabe](https://community.mwtm.com/u/jason_rabe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 9:53am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/drew-vandenberg-and-faye-webster/9737 "2024-09-20T09:53:28Z")
Vendenberg has done an amazing job mixing and recording the recent records by Faye Webster. the low end is so so nice and juicy. would love to see him here on MXWTM. Anyone here ever work with him or have any insight int… --- ## [Mixing Practices](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mixing-practices/9728)
**Author:** [@Devansh\_Dalal](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Devansh_Dalal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/mixing-practices/9728 "2024-09-19T18:16:51Z")
I’ve been noticing a lot of mixes are overall panned a little to the left. My theory is that it’s to avoid making it sound fully “mono”. So it dosen’t feel like the audio is coming from the center all the time to give el… --- ## [Loudness & Rear Bus](https://community.mwtm.com/t/loudness-rear-bus/9539)
**Author:** [@Jannis\_Wahler](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Jannis_Wahler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 1:20am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/loudness-rear-bus/9539 "2024-09-18T01:20:27Z")
Hey Andrew, thank you for this amazing breakdown! i saw that you didn’t use a lot of compression in the Mix, but your Mixes are often very loud like you also mentioned. How are you able to push a Mix loud, but keeping … --- ## [High Passing Vocal](https://community.mwtm.com/t/high-passing-vocal/9604)
**Author:** [@Uros\_Todorovic](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Uros_Todorovic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/high-passing-vocal/9604 "2024-09-16T14:28:50Z")
Hi Teezio, just watched your Angel Numbers mix breakdown! Loved it as always, thank you for providing so much to the community! I had a question regarding Chris’s lead vocal. I noticed you didn’t high-pass it at all, un… --- ## [Bit Depth on export](https://community.mwtm.com/t/bit-depth-on-export/9542)
**Author:** [@Erik\_Medeiros](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Erik_Medeiros)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/bit-depth-on-export/9542 "2024-09-16T13:03:04Z")
Hey Andrew. Thanks for the great video. just wanted to understand something regarding bit depth. You mentioned that you will sometimes deliver an unlimited mix in 32bit float to the mastering engineer. Does that mea… --- ## [Questions to Russell](https://community.mwtm.com/t/questions-to-russell/9589)
**Author:** [@Tomasz\_Baczkiewicz](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Tomasz_Baczkiewicz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/questions-to-russell/9589 "2024-09-15T21:27:14Z")
Hey Russell, I just wanted to say that your work has been a huge inspiration to me. There’s something really special about your sound that truly resonates with me and sets a standard I aspire to in my own music producti… --- ## [Muddy Mix - techniques used to minimize mud in audio mix improving clarity](https://community.mwtm.com/t/muddy-mix-techniques-used-to-minimize-mud-in-audio-mix-improving-clarity/9523)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Worthy](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Anthony_Worthy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/muddy-mix-techniques-used-to-minimize-mud-in-audio-mix-improving-clarity/9523 "2024-09-15T17:59:02Z")
What techniques you use to minimize mud in a mix? --- ## [ITB Alternatives for Neve Summing Mixer?](https://community.mwtm.com/t/itb-alternatives-for-neve-summing-mixer/9007)
**Author:** [@9DM](https://community.mwtm.com/u/9DM)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 5:32am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/itb-alternatives-for-neve-summing-mixer/9007 "2024-09-15T05:32:26Z")
Hey Teezio, I appreciate you sharing every session detail in a concise way! Thank you so much! The gain staging structure details were extra helpful and something I’ve been missing while trying to “Mix with the Masters”… --- ## [Ear training tips and advice](https://community.mwtm.com/t/ear-training-tips-and-advice/9570)
**Author:** [@daniel2](https://community.mwtm.com/u/daniel2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 4:29am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/ear-training-tips-and-advice/9570 "2024-09-15T04:29:11Z")
aside from listening to songs we know and love what are some good ear training tips i can do to identify specific frequencies when mixing? also after all these years what is your best advice for mixers ? thanks for doing… --- ## [Low end and loudness](https://community.mwtm.com/t/low-end-and-loudness/9412)
**Author:** [@ALVARO2](https://community.mwtm.com/u/ALVARO2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2024, 11:05am UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/low-end-and-loudness/9412 "2024-09-14T11:05:30Z")
Hi Andrew! How do you manage the low end while maintaining the loudness and clarity over the mix? Thank you! Best. [Previous page](https://community.mwtm.com/latest.md?page=9) [Next page](https://community.mwtm.com/latest.md?page=11)