Are Audio Engineers Underpaid? What a Low Job Posting Reveals About Engineer Wages and Self-Worth
This episode almost didn't get released. Dee and Lu spent 20 to 30 minutes before recording debating whether to even touch this one. They we...
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Mixing Music | Music Production, Audio Engineering, & Music Business
Mixing Music is a podcast hosted by mix engineer, Dee Kei (@DeeKeiMixes) and Lu Moreno (@MidSideSound). A show about mixing techniques, audio production, mindsets, business advice, and all t...
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20 of 448 episodesWhat We Taught at the Mixing Masterclass: Pricing, Compression, LUFS, and the Value of a Mix Engineer
This episode is a recap — and an expansion — of the six-hour Mixing Masterclass that Dee Kei hosted live in his LA studio. Lu was in the roo...
Is Analog Gear Making a Comeback? Plugin Fatigue, Hardware Resurgence, and the Future of the Studio
Fair warning: Dee Kei opens this one by saying he doesn't know if he's going to release it. Congratulations — you found it. This is a looser...
Why Talented Engineers Say No to Opportunities — Imposter Syndrome, Thinking Fast and Slow, and Career Confidence
Lu brought the topic this week — and it's one of the most universally felt things in audio that nobody talks about directly: the feeling of...
Analog Plugins vs. Hardware: What Blind Tests Actually Show — And Why Engineers Still Buy Gear Anyway
This episode starts with a confession: Dee Kei wants a new compressor. Specifically, he's been eyeing the Heritage Audio Grandchild 670N — a...
Ozone Assistant, Auto-Tune, Dynamic EQ — Have We Always Been Using AI? A Solo Deep Dive
Lu's on vacation. Dee Kei is alone with a page of talking points and one of the most contested topics in audio engineering right now — and t...
What Your Personality Type Says About You as a Mix Engineer — The Big Five OCEAN Deep Dive
Before you do anything else, pause this episode and go take the Big Five personality test at https://bigfive-test.com/ — it's free, open sou...
How to Start a Music Career From Scratch: What Dee Kei & Lu Would Do Differently
What would Dee Kei and Lu actually do if they had to start their music careers completely over today — same age, same responsibilities, but...
How Limiters Actually Work: Brick Wall, True Peak, Clipping, and the Naturl Audio AL-1 with Andrew Rynhard
LINK TO 20% OFF! CODE: MMPOD Link and code expires 7/21/2026 In this episode, Dee Kei and Lu sit down with Andrew Rynhard — mastering engine...
Do Expensive Preamps Actually Matter? The Jim Lil Video, Neve vs. Scarlett, and What No One Got Right
SUBSTACK LINK In this solo episode, Dee Kei reads and expands on his Substack essay — a thoughtful response to the now-viral Jim Lil preamp...
The Best Computer Setup for Music Production in 2026 (Mac vs. PC, RAM, Storage Explained)
A listener-requested episode is back by popular demand! Dee Kei and Lu tackle one of the most common questions in the show's history — what...
My Mixing Session Routine: Start to Finish
In this solo episode, Dee Kei walks through exactly what a mixing session looks like from the moment he sits down to the moment the file goe...
Why So Many Talented Engineers Stay Broke
In this solo episode, Dee Kei gets honest about something nobody in the audio world really wants to say out loud — talent is the most common...
How to Mix Vocals: The Mindset Pros Use Before Touching a Single Plugin
In this episode, Dee Kei breaks down how he actually thinks about mixing vocals — and it's probably not what you'd expect. Before touching a...
Escaping Negativity in Music, Art, and Life
In Episode 376 of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei shares a solo episode covering a wide range of topics that have been on his mind recentl...
The BEST Ways to Get Mixing Clients in 2026
In Episode 375 of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and James break down a tier list for client acquisition in the music industry, inspired...
Moving Announcement!
Hey Y'all. It's Dee Kei. Sorry for the lazy announcment episode with no real content. I'm moving and stressed out. I just want to knock this...
The Real Difference Between Amateur and Pro Mix Engineers ft. Austin Seltzer
In Episode 373 of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei sits down with multi-platinum mixer Austin Seltzer to talk about the real-world habits t...
How to Build Confidence as a Mix Engineer
In Episode 372 of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu talk about how mix engineers build real confidence. They break down the differenc...
Rediscovering the Fun of Mixing: Gear, Growth, and Getting Curious Again
In Episode 371 of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu have a more relaxed, reflective conversation about life, creativity, and staying...