{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F0a0bbcc9-7aca-4048-a612-ca0328140013","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Stephen DeAcutis: Working With Analog Gear","description":"Stephen DeAcutis has been working professionally as a mixer, producer, engineer, writer, and performer since the early 1980\u2019s, having honed his skills and training under such studio heavyweights as Andy Wallace (Rage Against the Machine, Nirvana), Kevin Shirley (Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith), and Max Norman (Ozzy Osbourne) amassing credits that include such acts as Vanilla Fudge, Gladys Knight, Travers and Appice, Corey Glover, and Cyndi Lauper, to name a few.\n\n \n\nHe has been contracted by Sony, Interscope, LaFace, Miramax, Columbia, MTV, The Speed Channel, ESPN, Discovery, and numerous others. From hard hitting rock and pop to death metal and country, you'll find few more experienced and musically intuitive than Stephen DeAcutis.\n\n\n\nThe achievements of mixing and production specialist Stephen DeAcutis have spanned decades, taken on several roles, and manifested into a diverse number of musical genres. But the common thread throughout these accomplishments has been the artist-friendly attention to detail and dedication of the man collaborators affectionately call \u201cStevie D.\u201d\n\n \n\nAs the founder and operator of Sound Spa Productions, Stephen has applied his craft as a mixer, producer, engineer, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist to help guide and realize the visions of some of the industry\u2019s most elite artists and musicians.\n\n\n\nIN THIS EPISODE, YOU\u2019LL LEARN ABOUT:\n\nTaking the time to get sounds right at the sourceWhy \u201cfixing it in the mix\u201d doesn\u2019t workAchieving a \u201cmeter-stick\u201d mixDrum replacementWhy putting limitations on yourself can actually make for better resultsCreating efficiencies with an analog setupHow recording at the same levels every single time can improve your speedReducing the number of decisions you need to make while mixingRecording guitars with DIsFinding the optimal mic positioning with guitar amps\n\nTo learn more about Stephen DeAcutis, visit http://www.soundspa.net/\n\n\n\nTo learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/\n\n \n\nDownload your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/\n\n \n\nGet your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset \u2013 The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/\n\n \n\nJoin the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community\n\n \n\nTo make sure that you don\u2019t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android.\n\n \n\nHave your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com\n\n \n\nThanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/be33d33e-3f2f-4a60-8598-6e2addeeb180/podcast-logo-yellow6f3v4.png"}