Secret Sonics 142 - Neenah - Exploring the Mix

Neenah is a mixing engineer, singer-songwriter, and producer based out of Amsterdam, Netherlands! In our conversation, Neenah shares her journey; from artist to engineer, to attending "Mix with the Masters" with Tony Maserati, to mixing records for artists worldwide. She goes deep on her approach to mixing - how to get drums to knock, getting great results in the box, when to send tracks to analog gear, subtle and creative sidechaining, and when she knows the mix is finished. We also chat about working on music that speaks to her, having her artist project as a creative outlet, letting go of perfection, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Neenah at https://linktr.ee/NeenahMusic

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IG - https://www.instagram.com/neenahmixedit/

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References:
Xylo Aria - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/2/20/secret-sonics-133-xylo-aria-empowering-women-in-audio
Tony Maserati - https://tonymaserati.com/
Fi Roberts - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/3/27/secret-sonics-138-fi-roberts-magic-in-the-details
Brian Bender - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/4/3/secret-sonics-139-brian-bender-leaning-in-to-authenticity
Fabfilter Saturn 2 - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/saturn-2-multiband-distortion-saturation-plug-in
Daniel Silberman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/3/6/secret-sonics-135-daniel-silberman-driving-the-stereo-bus
Bettermaker Mastering Limiter - https://www.bettermaker.com/mastering-limiter
Statinski - https://www.instagram.com/statinski_mastering/
Knock Plugin by DECAP - https://pluginsthatknock.com/products/knock-plugin
Waves Trackspacer - https://www.wavesfactory.com/audio-plugins/trackspacer/
Fernando Lodeiro - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/1/1/secret-sonics-126-fernando-lodeiro-nurturing-relationships-in-the-studio
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert - https://amzn.to/3MsKFDS
Damian Taylor - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/11/28/secret-sonics-123-damian-taylor-music-productions-deep-thinker

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