Larry Crane: Balancing Creativity & Efficiency in the Studio
Larry Crane: Balancing Creativity & Efficiency in the Studio  
Podcast: Master Your Mix Podcast
Published On: Wed Jun 22 2022
Description: Larry Crane is the editor and founder of Tape Op Magazine (est.1996), owner of Portland’s Jackpot! Recording Studio (est.1997), a freelance producer/engineer/mixer who has worked internationally, and archivist for the Estate of Elliott Smith.He's worked with artists like Sleater-Kinney, The Decemberists, Jenny Lewis, M. Ward, The Go-Betweens, Elliott Smith, Stephen Malkmus, Wooden Shjips, Quasi, David J, She & Him, Richmond Fontaine, and more.His music recording courses at Linkedin Learning feature over 12 hours of real recording tips and tricks. He's spoken on and moderated panels about recording for TapeOpCon, SXSW, NXNW, NARAS, AES, and CMJ. He has worked in the past as a record label owner, radio station music director, DJ, record distributor sales, freelance music journalist and bass player (in bands since 1984, including Elephant Factory, Vomit Launch, and the Sunbirds).In 2019 he was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:Adapting to new technologiesAmp Sims vs real ampsCreative ways of finding your unique soundImitation vs originality: How they affect your productionsAvoiding the trap of constantly wanting to experimentWhy the simple approach is often best when recording and mixingSetting expectations for your sessionsHow to make your sessions fasterTo learn more about Larry Crane, visit: https://larry-crane.com/To learn more about Jackpot Recording, visit: http://jackpotrecording.com/To learn more about TapeOp, visit: https://tapeop.com/Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join:https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/  Want additional help with your music productions?For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej  Have questions you’d like answered on the show?Send them to <a href="mailto:questions@masteryourmix.com?subject=MYM%20Podcast%20Question" rel="noopener...