The Attack & Release Show: Recent Episodes
Matthew Garber & Sam Moses
Sam Moses of Moses Mastering (Nashville, TN) and Matthew Garber of For The Record Mastering (Charleston, SC) set out to demystify the music industry and mastering. Warning: There will be dad jokes. Podcast Merch: http://www.theattackandreleaseshow.com/
Matt and Sam conclude this chapter of life, say thank you, and provide a proper goodbye to the listeners - perhaps just for now.
Matt and Sam discuss the significance of leaving a meaningful impact through their work in the music industry and beyond and explore ways to build a legacy that extends beyond professional achievements and positively influences others.
Matt and Sam talk about a listener-submitted topic of how to switch to a career in mastering.
Matt and Sam talk about how their mastering varies based on the genre they are working on.
Matt and Sam talk about how to review the song you mastered before sending it off to the client.
Matt and Sam talk about some of the bizarre lengths they have gone to in order to "rescue" mixes.
Matt and Sam talk about some of the bizarre lengths they have gone to in order to "rescue" mixes.
Matt and Sam chat about when it's best to stay in the digital realm as opposed to going analog.
Matt and Sam talk about the best ways to market your studio and small business in 2022.
Matt and Sam dive into the ever-heated debate of what the record needs vs what the client wants.
Matt and Sam talk about the concept of "The Aggregation of Marginal Gains" - How to leverage and improve the 1%. Alex Onion Cutting Video (youtube) (https://youtu.be/35jq07YhKGE) Atomic Habbits Book (https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-James-Clear-audiobook/dp/B07RFSSYBH/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQiAw9qOBhC-ARIsAG-rdn45HvMtVPEk0GGY27OzeSpiprqduZqY1kxIswgOLmQESP-U4j7z2dcaAqr3EALw_wcB&hvadid=294341261666&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9010525&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14090891027039670688&hvtargid=kwd-561195534171&hydadcr=22533_10344512&keywords=atomic+habits&qid=1641480443&sr=8-1)
Matt and Sam interview their better-halves on the topic of work/life balance. Special Guests: Brittany Garber and Brittany Moses.
Matt and Sam talk about if they think it is proper for a mastering engineer to have a tone/sound. Special Guest: Josh Bonanno.
Matt and Sam talk about how to know if you're rate is too high. Matt's Formula (TE+Va)M=R T - Time invested into the field E - Experience in the field Va - How much value you add to your client M - What the market is willing to pay (values between 0 and 2) R - Rate to charge
Matt and Sam talk about money. How to make it, how to use it, how to get your clients to pay, and their suggestions on how to financially structure and set up your studio.
Matt and Sam chat about mastering for the new Apple Spatial Audio and the future of music consumption.
Matt and Sam tackle the controversial topic of "If You're Guessing, You're Not Mastering" and what that means for you as a mastering engineer, aspiring mastering engineer, or someone who is trying to self-master.
Matt and Sam sit down with Christian Steinmetz and discuss how artificial intelligence will change how we produce and consume music in the future. Special Guest: Christian Steinmetz.
Matt and Sam give their tips and tricks on how they achieve the "perfect" top end on a master.
Matt and Sam talk about why attack and release settings are the heartbeat of a chart-worthy master.
Matt and Sam "Bop It" about their personal anecdotes about room treatment and acoustics. PLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE JUST OPINIONS AND NOT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.
Matt and Sam close out season 3 with an interview from world-renowned acoustician and studio designer John Brandt. Special Guest: John Brandt.
Matt and Sam talk about how much you should invest into your business/studio. This include money, time, and resources.
Matt and Sam talk about why people don't work with you and why you do not have clients.
Matt and Sam do a rundown of their mastering rigs for 2020 and talk about what has changed and what has not.
James Rudder is a mix engineer from Sydney, Australia with countless gold and platinum records to his name. He has shaped an entire genre of music (unkowingly) by being one of Hillsong's main engineers/producers over the last 15 years along with working alongside names such as The Rolling Stones, Damian Marley, Nas, Michael Buble, and Bon Jovi just to name a few. His story is amazing. Special Guest: James Rudder.
Matt and Sam talk about what a mastering engineer can do for you (artists, mixers, producers, etc)
Matt and Sam interview Grammy-Nominated mastering engineer Dylan Seals. They talk all things audio engineering, the perfect way to mic a land cruiser, and Dylan's latest venture - HDAudioPost (linked below). • Dylan Seals (https://www.dylanseals.com/) • HDAudioPost (https://www.hdaudiopost.com/) Special Guest: Dylan Seals.
Matt and Sam answer questions from listeners: Colors in mastering - solid-state vs tube vs analog and harmonic distortion Automation in mastering Setting final level first / mono-ing bass Accountability in work How to deal with difficult clients How to stay the course Favorite part of the process
Matt and Sam talk about education and if you need a formal education to be a mastering engineer.
Matt and Sam talk about their own philosophies on loudness. If you strive for loud masters, this is your episode.
Matt and Sam talk about how to deliver on what your clients actually want and how to not make money in spite of yourself.
Matt and Sam do a live episode and talk about how the Coronavirus is effecting the music industry.
Matt and Sam talk about what it means to run an honest business, playing to your strengths and not taking on work, and clients that you are not ready for. Matt demonstrates a proper pig call.
Matt and Sam chat about their signal chains in a mini gear episode with an emphasis on workflow.
Yeah, it's a clickbait title BUT these tips have been proven to improve your personal health along with business health. These are the top 5 things that Matt and Sam do to keep in the fight.
A listener wrote in saying they have yet to hear a good podcast on the topic of compression. Hope we don't let you down!
Matt and Sam talk about why being in community with others is better than being in competition with them. Also, Sam might get a new dog...
Matt and Sam UNPACK the concept of Responsibility vs Authority and how that will help you market your business in 2020
Matt and Sam chat about how to retain your current clients and how to keep future clients happy.
Matt and Sam dive into the topic of longevity and talk about why the short term gains will always lead to long term failures.
Matt and Sam make a bunch of golf puns and explain the benefits of playing the course and not the other player.
Matt and Sam talk about how any little mix change you make changes everything with how your mix is capable of being mastered.
Matt and Sam talk about why what you are worried about is not important and how this affects your life, business, and relationships.
Matt and Sam discuss why dynamic range is one of the most important things you could give a mastering engineer.
Matt and Sam talk about how you may be missing out on your own life because you are trying to be someone else.
Matt and Sam talk about anxiety and stress in the music industry along with how to build margin into your life.
Matt and Sam talk about staying focused on "your craft" and not getting bogged down in the litany of creating/managing content.
Matt and Sam discuss why you should love the work and the process as opposed to awards and "likes"
Matt and Sam talk about bad advice they have received and how to avoid the mistakes they have made.
Matt and Sam talk about why having confidence in yourself and what you are doing is so important.
Matt and Sam Talk review the past year of running a podcast and what they have learned. Special guest, Biggie Smalls (Sam's dog).
Matt interviews Sam about his blog on The Balance of Freedom & Discipline and Sam leaves the listeners with some incredible takeaways. Sam's Blog: http://www.mosesmastering.com/blog/2018/8/6/discipline
Matt and Sam discuss if you should make money your goal when you get into entrepreneurial endeavors.
Matt and Sam talk about why you are powerful enough, as an individual, to give yourself validation in what you are doing.
Matt and Sam take a step back and follow-up on the controversial LUFS & Normalization episode recorded earlier in 2018.
Matt and Sam talk about how toxic and destructive negative thinking is to you as a person, your relationships as well as your business.
Matt and Sam discuss how to handle criticism, feedback, and revisions like a professional.
Matt and Sam discuss their workflow, turnaround times and the importance of communication with clients.
Matt and Sam have the honor of interviewing Grammy Award-winning and Pensado Award recipient Brad Blackwood of Euphonic Masters (Memphis, TN). • Euphonic Masters (https://www.euphonicmasters.com/) Special Guest: Brad Blackwood.
Matt and Sam discuss what they believe is the best digital audio workstation (DAW) is for mixing and mastering.
Matt and Sam talk and discuss what they think it takes to make "the leap" into a full-time audio career.
Matt and Sam discuss the importance of room acoustics, monitoring and how building a proper sounding room will help you create a better end-product for your clients.
Matt and Sam discuss mastering, why it is important and what qualities you should be looking for in a mastering engineer.
Matt and Sam talk about Spotify and discuss if streaming platforms devalue music. Bonus Round: Sam talks about that time he used Streamify to boost his song.
Matt and Sam discuss the LUFS system of metering (Loudness Units Full Scale), normalization and if normalization is the future, why we shouldn't half-a$$ it.
In music production listening is paramount. Everyone is talking about listening and how important this skill is, however one aspect of that seems to be overlooked time and time again. Matt and Sam dive into the art of listening to clients in order to best serve them. Sam's Blog on Listening: http://www.mosesmastering.com/blog/2017/3/17/listening
Matt and Sam answer a listener-generated question about the art of getting and keeping clients in the current music industry.
Matt and Sam talk about how to submit a mix for mastering and what to expect to receive back from the mastering engineer.
Matt and Sam talk about how to submit a mix for mastering and what to expect to receive back from the mastering engineer.
Matt and Sam discuss the topic of what is mastering, what do mastering engineers do, and if you should master your own mixes.
Matt and Sam discuss the pros and cons of staying in the box versus seeking an analog/hybrid signal chain.
Matt and Sam talk about why it is important to invest in yourself as a creator and before investing in gear.
Matt and Sam talk about automated (online) mastering services and if/where they have a place in the music industry.
Sam and Matt discuss the three steps to charging a rate in the music industry and how to put a value on yourself as a professional.
Matt and Sam dive into the conversation of using torrented software as opposed to paying for it as well as talking about a couple pieces of gear that they like to use on projects. Link to Sam's blog on "Stealing" http://www.mosesmastering.com/blog/settling