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October 4, 2024 โ€ข 57 mins

In this episode of The Sonic Truth Podcast, we're joined by the incredible Alberto De Icaza, a seasoned mixing and mastering engineer based in Austin, Texas. Starting his career at The Machine Shop under legendary producer Machine, Alberto has built an impressive discography working with artists like Robert Glasper, Clutch, Megan Thee Stallion, Ne-Yo, DJ Chose, and even King Crimson.

We dive deep into his evolution as a mastering engineer, including his work mastering a record for Timbaland, his insights on the affordability of Audioscape's Buss Comp, and the artistry of using analog gear in today's digital world. Plus, we discuss the importance of gear designed by audio engineers, the role of audio limiters, and his experience mastering music for soundtracks.

๐Ÿ”— Don't miss this exclusive conversation with one of the industry's top engineers!

0:00 Introduction 3:44 Becoming a Mastering Engineer 10:14 Timbaland 15:13 Affordable Buss Comp 21:38 Slayer Meets Spaghetti Western 27:10 Magic of Analog Gear 32:46 Gear Designed by Audio Engineers 38:25 New Old Stock 44:42 Limiters 50:32 D.I.Y. 54:04 Soundtracks

Follow Alberto at: https://www.albertomixes.com/ https://www.instagram.com/albertomixes/

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