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This week's guest is Grammy nominated mastering engineer and audio equipment designer Ian Sefchick. Ian builds one of the most sought after boutique tube compressors in the audio industry under the unusual company name Magic Death Eye. He has also become a go to vinyl cutting engineer for some of the top producers in the world. We chat about the various hats he's worn in the music industry, the value of having multiple skillsets, and how understanding electronics can empower creativity in the studio.In this episode, we'll dig in on...Critical listeningMastering for vinylOrganically building a brandDiversifying your skills and incomeBuilding your own gearHard work puts you in a position to experience "luck"Learning electronicsLearn More About Ian Sefchick...Website: http://www.magicdeatheye.com/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/magicdeatheyeMagic Death Eye Plug In: https://ddmf.eu/magicdeatheyestereo/📢 Our Sponsors 📢Check out oeksound.  The makers of Soothe2 and Spiff!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!Crescendo: The World's First Subscription Mixing ServiceListen to Secret Sonics!🙏 Support the Show 🙏Support Progressions on Patreon!Sign up for the Progressions Mailing ListInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProgressionsPod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspodLearn more about Travis: https://www.travisference.com/Affiliate Links (aka Support the Show AND Get Stuff):Soundflow - Speed up your workflow!Vanguard Audio Microphones!Gear I Can't Live Without!Recommended ReadingCheck out the Progressions Podcast SetupRiverside.fm - Video Interview PlatformCaptivate.fm - Start your own Podcast!Room Measurement Mic: HereRoom EQ Software: HereCredits:Guest: Ian SefchickHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

This week's guest is Grammy nominated mastering engineer and audio equipment designer Ian Sefchick. Ian builds one of the most sought after boutique tube compressors in the audio industry under the unusual company name Magic Death Eye. He has also become a go to vinyl cutting engineer for some of the top producers in the world. We chat about the various hats he's worn in the music industry, the value of having multiple skillsets, and how understanding electronics can empower creativity in the studio.In this episode, we'll dig in on...<ul><li>Critical listening</li><li>Mastering for vinyl</li><li>Organically building a brand</li><li>Diversifying your skills and income</li><li>Building your own gear</li><li>Hard work puts you in a position to experience "luck"</li><li>Learning electronics</li></ul>Learn More About Ian Sefchick...Website: <a href="http://www.magicdeatheye.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.magicdeatheye.com/</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/magicdeatheye" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.instagram.com/magicdeatheye</a>Magic Death Eye Plug In: <a href="https://ddmf.eu/magicdeatheyestereo/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://ddmf.eu/magicdeatheyestereo/</a>📢 Our Sponsors 📢Check out <a href="https://oeksound.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">oeksound</a>. The makers of Soothe2 and Spiff!Sign Up for <a href="https://www.completeproducer.net/share/z_LJhc8M_GtKZ1OX?utm_source=manual" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Complete Producer Network</a>!<a href="https://crescendomix.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Crescendo: The World's First Subscription Mixing Service</a>Listen to <a href="https://www.benwallick.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Secret Sonics</a>!🙏 Support the Show 🙏Support Progressions on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/progressionspod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>!Sign up for the <a href="https://mailchi.mp/87a95bbfe666/progressionspod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Progressions Mailing List</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod/</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ProgressionsPod/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/ProgressionsPod/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/progressionspod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/progressionspod</a>Learn more about Travis: <a href="https://www.travisference.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.travisference.com/</a>Affiliate Links (aka Support the Show AND Get Stuff):<a href="https://soundflow.org/invite?fpr=progressions" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Soundflow</a> - Speed up your workflow!<a href="https://vanguard-audio-labs.myshopify.com?aff=24" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Vanguard Audio Microphones!</a><a href="https://kit.co/travisference/gear-i-can-t-live-without" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Gear I Can't Live Without!</a><a href="https://kit.co/travisference/progressions-recommended-reading" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Recommended Reading</a><a href="https://kit.co/travisference/progressions-podcast-setup" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Check out the Progressions Podcast Setup</a><a href="https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=rewardful&amp;via=travis-ference" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Riverside.fm</a> - Video Interview Platform<a href="https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=travisference" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a> - Start your own Podcast!Room Measurement Mic: <a href="https://www.minidsp.com/products/acoustic-measurement/umik-1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Here</a>Room EQ Software: <a href="https://www.roomeqwizard.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Here</a>Credits:Guest: Ian SefchickHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

Ian Sefchick: Cutting Vinyl, Shaping Sound, and the Magic Death Eye

Ian Sefchick is a mastering and cutting engineer at Capitol Studios and he has worked on records for artists such as Alabama Shakes, Glass Animals, Kid Cudi and many others.Besides working at Capitol, Ian also builds the very popular Magic Death Eye tube compressors with EQ’s that has been praised by engineers in the business.It’s also available as a plugin from DDMF.In my interview with Ian we spoke about:- Doing direct to lathe sessions- The difference between compressors such as Vari-mu, FET, VCA and Optical- How control voltage, tubes, attack- and release time work in a compressor- Why you need to match tubes in your compressors- The best way of learning how to hear compression- If there’s a rule as to how you should deliver your mixes to your mastering engineer- Side-chaining and the difference between feedforward and feedback designs- Look-ahead compressors and how they workAnd much moreGet more clients for your home studio by downloading your free guide here, https://www.youraudiosolutions.com/3-tested-ways-to-increase-your-client-baseLet me know if you have any questions about compression and what your favourite compressor is by emailing me at niclasjeppsson@gmail.com

Ian Sefchick is a mastering and cutting engineer at Capitol Studios and he has worked on records for artists such as Alabama Shakes, Glass Animals, Kid Cudi and many others.Besides working at Capitol, Ian also builds the very popular <a href="http://magicdeatheye.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Magic Death Eye</a> tube compressors with EQ’s that has been praised by engineers in the business.It’s also available as a plugin from <a href="https://ddmf.eu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DDMF</a>.In my interview with Ian we spoke about:- Doing direct to lathe sessions- The difference between compressors such as Vari-mu, FET, VCA and Optical- How control voltage, tubes, attack- and release time work in a compressor- Why you need to match tubes in your compressors- The best way of learning how to hear compression- If there’s a rule as to how you should deliver your mixes to your mastering engineer- Side-chaining and the difference between feedforward and feedback designs- Look-ahead compressors and how they workAnd much moreGet more clients for your home studio by downloading your free guide here, <a href="https://www.youraudiosolutions.com/3-tested-ways-to-increase-your-client-base" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youraudiosolutions.com/3-tested-ways-to-increase-your-client-base</a>Let me know if you have any questions about compression and what your favourite compressor is by emailing me at niclasjeppsson@gmail.com

Ian Sefchick - All About Compression