Sean O'Keefe: What Tracks Sound Like in Isolation vs. the Mix

Sean O'Keefe is a record producer, mixer, and engineer based in Chicago, Illinois. He is best known for his work with Fall Out Boy, Hawthorne Heights, Plain White T's, and Beach Bunny.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

• Sean’s unique approach to using reference tracks to help create killer sounds quickly
• Working with Fall Out Boy
• How to dial guitar tones that sound big, wide, and clear
• The secret to getting your bass to cut through your mix
• What instruments should sound like in solo vs in the context of the mix
• The single most important question you need to ask your clients before starting any mix
• Sean’s three-meter technique to guaranteeing that his mixes are properly gainstaged

To learn more about Sean, visit: https://www.seanokeefeproducer.com/

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