Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
We take a new song and utilize the template we designed in the previous episodes. The focus here is to understand what works on a new song by the same artist, what doesn't, what is specific to a song, and what is instead a signature move that we can keep applying to the whole album.
๐๏ธ *Welcome to The Thursday Mixdown โ Episode 5*
This is not a plug-in hype stream. This is about how music gets mixed โ honestly, transparently, and in context. I approach each session with real tools, thoughtful decisions, and a focus on what actually matters in the mix.
๐ *CHAPTERS*
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Mixing keyboards, synths, piano and more, with SSL 4K B
59:09 Conclusions
๐ *Whatโs in this episode?*
- Features of the SSL 4K B Channel Strip Plug-in
- How to mix piano in a rock song
- Mixing keys and synths with SSL
- Taming harsh synth sounds
- Working with a lot of tracks without getting lost
- Avoiding excessive SOLO
- Multi-band compression for busses
- @solidstatelogic SSL 4K B
- @safaripedals plug-ins
- @oeksound Soothe
- @fabfilter Pro-MB and Pro-C
... and more!
๐ ๏ธ Tools used include a few plug-ins from trusted developers. All opinions are fully independent and unfiltered.
๐ Subscribe and turn on notifications for upcoming live streams
๐ง Full stream archive on this playlist: youtube.com/live/jJFqfXoA4yw?feature=share
๐ฌ Want to submit your music for a future episode? Contact me via Patreon or Instagram
๐ *Affiliate Links:*
๐ฆ Get your SSL 4K B โ thmn.to/thoprod/563923?offid=1&affid=4747
_By purchasing through these links, you help my channel grow as I get a small commission fee from your purchase, at no extra cost for you_
๐ป Plug-ins and Software โ thmn.to/thocf/0m9p7rng20
๐น Musical Instruments โ thmn.to/thocf/8xalkbjiu7
๐๏ธ Outboard โ thmn.to/thocf/qjooeqggoy
๐น Streaming Equipment โ thmn.to/thocf/h268m0eklk
๐ง Studio Monitors and Headphones โ thmn.to/thocf/h6t25hjg67
๐๏ธ Microphones โ thmn.to/thocf/qugf0rtjpt
๐ Cables and Accessories โ thmn.to/thocf/cqb99c7doe
๐ Wishlist โ thmn.to/thocf/7z30e0idtl
โค๏ธ *Support:*
๐ My Patreon: patreon.com/arizzoschettino
๐ My PayPal Donation Link: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RBZZT9P9RX9HQ
๐ซ *Follow:*
๐ Bandcamp: albertorizzoschettino.bandcamp.com
๐ Spotify: bit.ly/46DBNoY
๐ Twitter/X: https://x.com/arizzoschettino
๐ Mastodon: https://mastodon.art/@arizzoschettino
๐ Instagram: instagram.com/arizzoschettino
๐ธ *Credits:*
There's No Going Back (2022, Subscotia Records)
Composed by Drew Patrick Campbell
Produced by Drew Patrick Campbell @ Subscotia Sound, NL
Grant Tuffs - Vocals, Drew Campbell - All instruments, Lisa Ann Swain - Lyrics
๐ https://push.fm/fl/ihbbefxh
๐ subscotia.net/sleepsunderbeams
๐จโ๐ *About:*
๐ Web: albertorizzoschettino.net
๐ Links: lnk.to/arizzoschettino
๐ I am a composer, pianist/keyboardist, and music producer. I've been running my own studio since 2007, writing original music mostly for video games and TV, with some of my compositions getting licensed by companies like Netflix, Fox News, Ubisoft, and Audi, alongside producing, recording, mixing and mastering for companies, labels, indie artists and bands. I am passionate about knowledge sharing and education, and I have been running this music education project, online, since 2020.
๐ค *Hashtags:*
#musicproduction #mixing #indierock #singersongwriter #rockmusic
We take a new song and utilize the template we designed in the previous episodes. The focus here is to understand what works on a new song by the same artist, what doesn't, what is specific to a song, and what is instead a signature move that we can keep applying to the whole album.
๐๏ธ *Welcome to The Thursday Mixdown โ Episode 5*
This is not a plug-in hype stream. This is about how music gets mixed โ honestly, transparently, and in context. I approach each session with real tools, thoughtful decisions, and a focus on what actually matters in the mix.
๐ *CHAPTERS*
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Mixing keyboards, synths, piano and more, with SSL 4K B
59:09 Conclusions
๐ *Whatโs in this episode?*
- Features of the SSL 4K B Channel Strip Plug-in
- How to mix piano in a rock song
- Mixing keys and synths with SSL
- Taming harsh synth sounds
- Working with a lot of tracks without getting lost
- Avoiding excessive SOLO
- Multi-band compression for busses
- @solidstatelogic SSL 4K B
- @safaripedals plug-ins
- @oeksound Soothe
- @fabfilter Pro-MB and Pro-C
... and more!
๐ ๏ธ Tools used include a few plug-ins from trusted developers. All opinions are fully independent and unfiltered.
๐ Subscribe and turn on notifications for upcoming live streams
๐ง Full stream archive on this playlist: youtube.com/live/jJFqfXoA4yw?feature=share
๐ฌ Want to submit your music for a future episode? Contact me via Patreon or Instagram
๐ *Affiliate Links:*
๐ฆ Get your SSL 4K B โ thmn.to/thoprod/563923?offid=1&affid=4747
_By purchasing through these links, you help my channel grow as I get a small commission fee from your purchase, at no extra cost for you_
๐ป Plug-ins and Software โ thmn.to/thocf/0m9p7rng20
๐น Musical Instruments โ thmn.to/thocf/8xalkbjiu7
๐๏ธ Outboard โ thmn.to/thocf/qjooeqggoy
๐น Streaming Equipment โ thmn.to/thocf/h268m0eklk
๐ง Studio Monitors and Headphones โ thmn.to/thocf/h6t25hjg67
๐๏ธ Microphones โ thmn.to/thocf/qugf0rtjpt
๐ Cables and Accessories โ thmn.to/thocf/cqb99c7doe
๐ Wishlist โ thmn.to/thocf/7z30e0idtl
โค๏ธ *Support:*
๐ My Patreon: patreon.com/arizzoschettino
๐ My PayPal Donation Link: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RBZZT9P9RX9HQ
๐ซ *Follow:*
๐ Bandcamp: albertorizzoschettino.bandcamp.com
๐ Spotify: bit.ly/46DBNoY
๐ Twitter/X: https://x.com/arizzoschettino
๐ Mastodon: https://mastodon.art/@arizzoschettino
๐ Instagram: instagram.com/arizzoschettino
๐ธ *Credits:*
There's No Going Back (2022, Subscotia Records)
Composed by Drew Patrick Campbell
Produced by Drew Patrick Campbell @ Subscotia Sound, NL
Grant Tuffs - Vocals, Drew Campbell - All instruments, Lisa Ann Swain - Lyrics
๐ https://push.fm/fl/ihbbefxh
๐ subscotia.net/sleepsunderbeams
๐จโ๐ *About:*
๐ Web: albertorizzoschettino.net
๐ Links: lnk.to/arizzoschettino
๐ I am a composer, pianist/keyboardist, and music producer. I've been running my own studio since 2007, writing original music mostly for video games and TV, with some of my compositions getting licensed by companies like Netflix, Fox News, Ubisoft, and Audi, alongside producing, recording, mixing and mastering for companies, labels, indie artists and bands. I am passionate about knowledge sharing and education, and I have been running this music education project, online, since 2020.
๐ค *Hashtags:*
#musicproduction #mixing #indierock #singersongwriter #rockmusic










