Hawaii to Grammy Noms: Noah Cronin on Mixing Reggae, Touring, and Building a career

From Tracking H.E.R., Rihanna & Lil Wayne to Mixing His Own Way | Omar Loya aka OMixedIt

THE BEST Newsletter for working audio Pro's: https://www.panoramamastering.com.au/newsletter 🎧 Featuring: @omixedit 🎛️ Hosted by: @panorama_mastering In this episode of LOUDAF.CLUB, I sit down with Omar Loya (aka OMixedIt) to talk about his journey from tracking some of the biggest stars in music to building his career as a sought-after mixing engineer. We dive into: 🎤 Transitioning from tracking to mixing at a professional level 💼 The relationship economics of high-level engineering work 🚫 Setting boundaries with spec work 📈 Why marketing matters as much as your engineering skills 🎙️ Stories from working with Nipsey Hussle, No I.D., H.E.R., and more Whether you’re an engineer looking to break into mixing, or you just want a behind-the-scenes look at working with industry icons, this episode delivers real, actionable insight you can apply right now. 📌 Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 02:15 – From tracking to mixing: the career shift 10:42 – Managing relationships & networking at the top level 19:36 – Setting boundaries with spec work 27:50 – Marketing as an engineer 36:15 – Stories from the studio with top artists 45:02 – Final thoughts

Hawaii to Grammy Noms: Noah Cronin on Mixing Reggae, Touring, and Building a career

THE BEST Newsletter for working audio Pro's: https://www.panoramamastering.com.au/newsletter 🎧 Featuring: @Noah_Cronin 🎛️ Hosted by: @panorama_mastering In this episode of LoudAF.Club, Grammy-nominated reggae mixer Noah Cronin joins Nicholas Di Lorenzo to unpack what it really takes to mix reggae at the highest level — from fat, punchy low-end to preserving emotional feel without sacrificing clarity or loudness. We dive into: - Mixing reggae for both feel and translation - Building trust with artists who self-produce - Navigating demo-itis, revisions, and energy burnout - Touring, mixing, and running a studio — all from Hawaii - Why niching down didn't limit Noah’s career — it expanded it - The philosophies behind breath control, vocal production, and mix taste Whether you’re an engineer looking to carve out your niche or just love behind-the-scenes insights from some of the best in the game — this one’s for you. 00:00 - Intro: From Hawaii to Grammy Noms   01:10 - How Nicholas and Noah first collaborated   02:21 - Balancing low-end feel vs loudness in reggae   03:59 - When songs are recorded on buses or in hotels   05:09 - What reggae mixes need to feel “right”   06:05 - Choosing feel vs technical perfection   07:13 - Navigating creative trust with artists like Collie Buddz   08:47 - How demo-itis impacts the mix   10:59 - Matching the artist’s headspace before mixing   13:22 - What reggae artists want in their mixes   14:36 - How breaths affect vocal mixing in reggae   15:53 - Vocal breath control trick using RX   17:26 - Mixing philosophy: tools vs taste   18:26 - Why Noah chose to niche into reggae   20:14 - Blending vintage tone with modern techniques   21:16 - Does Noah want to mix other genres too?   22:22 - The global reggae community and its growth   24:23 - Reggae’s emotional universality   25:23 - The emotional role of low-end in mixes   26:47 - Advice for mixers struggling with niching   27:34 - Staying in Hawaii vs moving to LA   29:15 - Bringing high-level mixing to your community   30:53 - What Noah learned from working with new artists   32:31 - Learning from the outside in   33:01 - Noah’s origins as a producer   34:59 - Supporting artists beyond just mixing   36:10 - Building Noah’s website and online presence   37:40 - Balancing studio work, live sound, and touring   39:49 - Saying no: the challenge of scheduling   41:36 - Conserving energy while mixing   43:07 - How many mixes per month Noah does   44:27 - The emotional energy of delivering great mixes   46:33 - Burnout, boundaries, and long-term sustainability   48:00 - Why beginners need to hear more than plugin tips   49:31 - Outro: Collaboration, trust, and gratitude

Bob Horn shares how he build a mixing career (BTS, Usher, Ne-Yo, Timbaland, Lupe Fiasco)

In this episode, we explore Bob's journey from Ohio to Los Angeles, his experiences in tracking and mixing, and the importance of building relationships in the music industry. Bob shares valuable insights on the art of mixing, client feedback, and adapting to changes in technology and practices in the audio engineering field. The conversation emphasizes the significance of practice, problem-solving, and the evolving nature of mixing in today's music landscape. THE BEST Newsletter for working audio Pro's: https://www.panoramamastering.com.au/newsletter [https://www.panoramamastering.com.au/newsletter] IG: https://instagram.com/loudaf.club [https://instagram.com/loudaf.club] Bob Horn: https://www.instagram.com/bobhornmixing/ [https://www.instagram.com/bobhornmixing/]

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Welcome to the anti-loudness loudness club, where each morning while I get things set up at the studio, I share commentary on mixing, mastering, and running a studio that services around 1,000 projects per year! Join here - Panoramamastering.com/newsletter