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Topics Discussed:
DIY music gear and circuit building
The influence of custom equipment on sound quality
The passion and process of building studio and live gear Industry reward for safe, familiar sounds
The importance of emotional resonance in mixing
Balancing technical and creative aspects in music
The influence of visual art on musical identity
Industry risk-taking and artist authenticity
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:18 Nick Vivid's Musical and Technical Background
03:30 Balancing Creativity and Technical Skills
04:08 Nick Vivid's Musical Journey and DIY Ethos
12:12 Creating a Self-Contained Live Show
20:53 Building and Modifying Studio Equipment
24:51 The Influence of Vintage Consoles and Recording Techniques
28:53 DIY Modding of Microphones and Gear
32:44 Building Guitar Pedals and Effects
34:20 The Philosophy of Unique Sound Creation
36:12 The Shortcut Myth in Music Production
02:32 Industry Rewards Safe, Familiar Sounds
04:08 The Role of Emotional Resonance in Mixing
06:57 Balancing Technical and Creative Aspects
10:32 Visual Art's Influence on Musical Identity
15:00 Industry Risk-Taking and Artist Authenticity
20:00 Nick Vivid's Music Creation Process
30:03 Mastering and Finalizing Music
40:10 The Industry's Love for Safe Replication
50:08 Staying True to Your Unique Sound
Links:
Reaper DAW - https://www.reaper.fm/
Freestyler DMX Software - https://www.freestylerdmx.be/
Steam Powered Radio API 2520 PDF - https://steampoweredradio.com/api-2520.pdf
Dan Millice Podcast Episode - https://youtu.be/mI1AUi7UDfs
FabFilter Pro-L2 Limiter Plugin - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-l-2-limiter-plug-in
Nick's Socials:
Website - https://nickvivid.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nickvivid/
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