Josh Newell: Becoming a Master of Your DAW

Josh Newell is a Los Angeles based engineer, mixer, and producer known for his work with a wide range of artists, including Linkin Park, Intronaut, Nas, Avril Lavigne, Celine Dion P.O.D, and many more. He has gained a reputation for being a master with Pro Tools and being very thorough with his work.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

• Mastering your DAW
• Striking a balance between being thorough vs. being fast
• Pro Tools certification - Is it worth it/necessary?
• How to get in with bands that you want to work with
• What makes a great assistant
• Optimizing your recording environment in order to work fast and stay creative
• The challenges of working with A-level artists
• Tips for editing drums so that they sound tight but natural
• The one track that you should be recording in order to make guitar editing easy

To learn more about Josh Newell, visit: https://josh-newell.com/

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