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Secret Sonics 145 - Jack Hartley - Capturing a Heavy Record

103 min • 15 maj 2022

Jack Hartley is a music producer, audio engineer, and mixer based out of Adelaide, SA, Australia! In our conversation, Jack tells his story - transitioning from bands into the studio and putting in the reps. We chat about trends in heavy music, making sure he gets some pre-production in, and what making a heavy record looks like. He goes deep on his approach to capturing drums - collecting vast samples from every drummer on the kit they play, and how he treats bass, drums, and vocals in the mix. We also chat about work-life balance, staying healthy, being honest with artists, trusting yourself, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Jack at https://www.jackhartleyaudio.com/

You can follow Jack on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/jackhartleyaudio/

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Secret Sonics 145 - Jack Hartley - Capturing a Heavy Record

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