
Inside The Mix | Music Production and Mixing Tips for Music Producers and Artists
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<p>How do you make your mixes sound professional as a beginner? What’s the real difference between mixing and mastering? And do you actually need expensive gear to produce great music at home?</p><p><br></p><p>Inside The Mix is the podcast for beginner and early-career music producers, as well as hobbyist musicians, who want clear, practical answers to the most common questions in music production and mixing music. Each episode breaks down real-world techniques used in audio engineering, helping you improve clarity, balance, and confidence in your mixes — even in a home studio.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn how to:</p><ul><li>Make your mixes sound professional as a beginner without overcomplicating your workflow</li><li>Fix common problems like muddy mixes, weak low-end, and poor translation</li><li>Understand the difference between mixing and mastering — and when you really need each</li><li>Build a reliable production process using tools you already own</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Marc Matthews, Inside The Mix goes beyond generic beginner tutorials. Expect insightful interviews with industry-leading engineers and producers, listener-focused round-table critiques, and practical coaching designed to accelerate your progress. Past guests include Grammy Award-winning professionals such as Dom Morley (Adele) and Mike Exeter (Black Sabbath).</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Start with audience favourite:<br>Episode #175 – What’s the Secret to Mixing Without Muddiness? Achieving Clarity and Dynamics in a Mix</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe, follow, and explore Inside The Mix to grow from beginner to confident producer — one mix at a time.</p>
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Recent Episodes

February 24, 2026
#235: Why Inside The Mix Is Taking a Strategic Pause (And What Producers Can Expect Next)
Inside The Mix announces a strategic pause to reassess and refine its format, ensuring it continues to help music producers improve their skills and create better music.

February 17, 2026
#234: How to Prevent Over Mixing & Finish Tracks Faster with Lij Shaw
Producer Lij Shaw discusses with Marc Matthews how understanding the psychology behind overmixing helps producers finish tracks faster, avoiding endless tweaking in this interview.

February 10, 2026
#233: What Is Mastering in Music? A Beginner’s Guide with Ben Holmes
Host Marc Matthews interviews mastering engineer Ben Holmes to demystify music mastering and its crucial role in making tracks sound great everywhere.
239 total episodes available with 63 transcripts
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- What is Inside The Mix | Music Production and Mixing Tips for Music Producers and Artists?
<p>How do you make your mixes sound professional as a beginner? What’s the real difference between mixing and mastering? And do you actually need expensive gear to produce great music at home?</p><p><br></p><p>Inside The Mix is the podcast for beginner and early-career music producers, as well as hobbyist musicians, who want clear, practical answers to the most common questions in music production and mixing music. Each episode breaks down real-world techniques used in audio engineering, helping you improve clarity, balance, and confidence in your mixes — even in a home studio.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn how to:</p><ul><li>Make your mixes sound professional as a beginner without overcomplicating your workflow</li><li>Fix common problems like muddy mixes, weak low-end, and poor translation</li><li>Understand the difference between mixing and mastering — and when you really need each</li><li>Build a reliable production process using tools you already own</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Marc Matthews, Inside The Mix goes beyond generic beginner tutorials. Expect insightful interviews with industry-leading engineers and producers, listener-focused round-table critiques, and practical coaching designed to accelerate your progress. Past guests include Grammy Award-winning professionals such as Dom Morley (Adele) and Mike Exeter (Black Sabbath).</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Start with audience favourite:<br>Episode #175 – What’s the Secret to Mixing Without Muddiness? Achieving Clarity and Dynamics in a Mix</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe, follow, and explore Inside The Mix to grow from beginner to confident producer — one mix at a time.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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