{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F1cf96601-e52b-422b-9a90-92bbeca5551b","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Mike Plotnikoff: The Pursuit of Perfection","description":"Starting out, Mike assisted on major records for artists such as AC/DC, Cher, and Aerosmith. He also got to work with some of the biggest producers and engineers in the business such as; Bob Rock, Mutt Lange, Chris Thomas, Mike Fraser, Randy Staub, Bob Clearmountian, Tom Lorde, Chris Lord-Alge, and Bruce Fairbairn.\nHalf way through the recording of Aerosmith\u2019s \u201cGet a Grip\u201d record, Mike was promoted to head engineer for the album. For the next eight years Mike then went on to be Bruce Fairbairn\u2019s main engineer, recording and mixing records for some of the top artists, including Van Halen, Aerosmith, The Cranberries, INXS, Kiss, Yes, Bryan Adams, Sarah McLachlan, Theory of a Deadman, and Three Days Grace.\nIn 2001, after the passing of Bruce Fairbairn, Mike Plotnikoff moved to Los Angeles and teamed up with producer Howard Benson. Together they went on to record and mix some of the biggest records of the 2000\u2019s including; Flyleaf, Daughtry, Papa Roach, Three Days Grace, Hoobastank, Buckcherry, Halestorm, Like A Storm, and Kelly Clarkson, to name a few.\nIN THIS EPISODE, YOU\u2019LL LEARN ABOUT:\nWorking his way up the ladder\nCopying other engineer\u2019s settings\nReverse engineering sounds with references\nWhy you shouldn\u2019t just focus on close mics when EQing drums\nHaving your own sound\nWorking with In Flames\nBlending plugins with real amps\nThe pursuit of perfection\nKnowing when your project is finished\nHow he layers guitars\nRecording chord by chord\nMike\u2019s whitenoise trick for perfect mic placement\nWhy he records bass tracks in 5 layers\nTo learn more about Mike Plotnikoff, visit: http://mikeplotnikoff.net/\nTo learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/\nLooking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/\nDownload your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/\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/\nJoin the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community\nTo make sure that you don\u2019t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android.\nHave your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com\nThanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b7c37057-014b-46f3-ae2f-b60dd2725b8c/podcast-logo-yellow-4mucm3.png"}