Soundiron Podcast

In this episode Nathan & Craig interview Steven Melin on composing for games, creating passive income, starting Video Game Music Alliance, formal education, networking with developers, and much more. Subscribe to the Soundiron Podcast: https://anchor.fm/soundiron-podcast For more info, visit our website: https://soundiron.com/ Podcast notes: * (0:00) Intro * (0:40) Dark Dice * (06:40) Takeaways from cowriting with David Wise * (08:43) Starting Video Game Music Alliance * (12:41) Advice for new game composers * (18:20) Beard Blade * (23:19) Staying pragmatic & patient * (25:25) Memorable music * (27:25) Formal Education worth it? * (31:57) Atlanta * (33:16) Game Jams * (36:15) Meeting game devs * (40:40) Do's & Don'ts of conferences * (45:17) Closing Welcome to Soundiron, where the world is your orchestra! We create professional virtual instrument plugins and sample libraries for music, media, cinema, games and education. Whether you're a musician, songwriter, composer, producer, sound-designer,

In this episode Nathan & Craig review 2022, talk about Zimmer  collaborating with Mr Beast, composing music for video games, and much more.   Subscribe to the Soundiron Podcast: https://anchor.fm/soundiron-podcast  For more info, visit our website: https://soundiron.com/   Podcast notes:  * (0:00) Intro  * (0:45) Review vs Resolution  * (06:23) Mr Beast & Zimmer  * (11:37) Composing for video games  * (17:14) Recommendations   Welcome to Soundiron, where the world is your orchestra! We create  professional virtual instrument plugins and sample libraries for music,  media, cinema, games and education. Whether you're a musician,  songwriter, composer, producer, sound-designer, student or teacher, or  just want to have fun making your own music, we've got you covered!    #soundiron #musicpodcast #recording

In this episode Mike, Nathan & Craig talk about the new Oktobass  library - history, how it sounds, remote sampling in Italy, as well as  our Rainsong creator challenge, John Williams' epic Harry Potter scores,  Mike's new experimental 6 mic rig, and much more.   Subscribe to the Soundiron Podcast: https://anchor.fm/soundiron-podcast  For more info, visit our website: https://soundiron.com/   Podcast notes:  * (0:00) Intro  * (0:32) Brainstorming on how to improve the podcast  * (04:39) Mr. Beast thumbnails  * (07:33) New Oktobass library  * (11:26) A surprise Mike appears!  * (11:58) Rainsong creator challenge  * (22:36) History of Oktobass   * (28:52) How does it sound?  * (35:08) Remote sampling   * (40:34) Music of Harry Potter  * (45:40) Mike's new 6 mic rig  * (52:57) Recommendations   Welcome to Soundiron, where the world is your orchestra! We create  professional virtual instrument plugins and sampl

In this episode Mike & Nathan chat with Nick Lutsko - an American  singer-songwriter who routinely changes hats between performing with his  band of creatures – The Gimmix – and creating satirical songs and  original music videos. Regardless of which hat Lutsko is wearing,  weirdness abounds. His videos have amassed more than 100 million views  across platforms. Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation on working  quickly, first instincts, going viral, top of funnel content,  disciplined creativity, puppets, microphones, genre jumping, and more.   Check out his links here: https://www.nicklutsko.com/music/  https://twitter.com/nicklutsko  https://open.spotify.com/artist/0gEenHtJ9puwA63nbY2TAE   ✍️ Please make sure to leave us a review!   Listen On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3uitBds  Listen On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Jl6iEc  Listen On Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3DW6M2A   For more info, visit our website: https://soundiron.

In this episode Nathan & Craig talk about the Ticketmaster monopoly  and angry swifties, the death of key changes in pop music, TikTok's  addictive algorithm, Rainsong, the Omega bundle, A.I. Vocals, how to be  more generous, and much more.   Subscribe to the Soundiron Podcast: https://anchor.fm/soundiron-podcast  For more info, visit our website: https://soundiron.com/   Podcast notes:  * (0:00) Intro  * (0:35) What happened to key changes?  * (06:07) Taylor Swift vs Ticketmaster   * (12:07) TikTok's addictive algorithms  * (19:25) A.I. generated human vocals  * (21:52) Rainsong   * (23:52) Omega bundle deal  * (25:30) How to be more generous    * (30:50) Recommendations   Welcome to Soundiron, where the world is your orchestra! We create  professional virtual instrument plugins and sample libraries for music,  media, cinema, games and education. Whether you're a musician,  songwriter, composer, producer,

In this episode Nathan & Craig talk about Brad Pitt's Miravel  Studios in France, the recent Halloween Creator Challenge - best  practices and strategies to win, Thomas Newman, Knockout Drums, Core  Micro, dead hang exercises, a 30 day challenge, and much more.   Subscribe to the Soundiron Podcast: https://anchor.fm/soundiron-podcast  For more info, visit our website: https://soundiron.com/   Podcast notes:  * (0:00) Intro  * (0:35) Miravel Studios  * (03:28) Creator Challenge - Strategies to stand out  * (11:04) Winners compositions  * (17:27) Mind of the judge  * (21:19) Rick Beato Thomas Newman interview   * (23:53) Singing while playing an instrument  * (28:49) Knockout Drums  * (33:00) Core Micro  * (35:03) Dead hang & Dr. Peter Attia   * (39:40) Austin Kleon's 30 day challenge  * (41:55) Recommendations   Welcome to Soundiron, where the world is your orchestra! We create  professional virtual inst

In this episode Nathan & Craig talk about composing for the new  Halloween creator challenge, Kontakt 7, hardware companies making  software like Strymon BigSky, copy-writing tips, artificial intelligence  tools like Flowful, Runway, Jasper, copy.ai, Logo generators, Holo, and  much more.   Subscribe to the Soundiron Podcast: https://anchor.fm/soundiron-podcast  For more info, visit our website: https://soundiron.com/   Podcast notes:  * (0:00) Intro  * (0:33) Creator Challenge Halloween  * (06:28) Kontakt 7 * (08:52) Flowful AI music   * (11:52) Hardware companies making plugins  * (14:37) Writing AI Tools  * (21:38) Runway video editing  * (22:42) Logo Generation AI  * (26:25) 10 copy-writing tips  * (29:00) Everything is sales  * (33:34) Recommendations  Welcome to Soundiron, where the world is your orchestra! We create  professional virtual instrument plugins and sample libraries for music,  media, cine

In this episode Nathan & Craig talk about using the piano for  non-pianists with a focus on MIDI production and practical music theory.   Subscribe to the Soundiron Podcast: https://anchor.fm/soundiron-podcast  For more info, visit our website: https://soundiron.com/   https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelNew/videos  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CluuHrr7HG4  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSKAt3pmYBs  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzNKQ2FkEJI  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qfhRu2A7pg  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgaTLrZGlk0  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vyc8lezaa9g   Podcast notes:  * (0:00) Intro  * (1:32) How to learn functional piano  * (33:17) Reading Piano Roll vs sheet music  * (38:00) Recommendations   Welcome to Soundiron, where the world is your orchestra! We create  professional virtual instrument plugins and sample libraries for music,  media, cinema, games and education. Whether you're a music

In this episode Nathan & Craig talk about the YouTube summit and  shorts being monetized, creative ways to get your music out there, tips  for productivity, A.I. tools and much more.   Subscribe to the Soundiron Podcast: https://anchor.fm/soundiron-podcast   For more info, visit our website: https://soundiron.com/   Podcast notes:  * (0:00) Intro  * (0:58) YT Creator Summit  * (3:46) Where to plug in your music online  * (17:50) Productivity Tips  * (25:52) A.I. Art and Text Tools  * (31:45) Recommendations   Welcome to Soundiron, where the world is your orchestra! We create  professional virtual instrument plugins and sample libraries for music,  media, cinema, games and education. Whether you're a musician,  songwriter, composer, producer, sound-designer, student or teacher, or  just want to have fun making your own music, we've got you covered!    #soundiron #musicpodcast #AIart

In this episode Craig & Nathan chat with Sean Divine, who specializes in music production, mixing & mastering, sound design  and education in the audio community. Sean has a large online audience  and makes great videos on plugins like Ozone, Waves, soft synths, vocal  chains, microphone noise, and mixing beats. Enjoy this wide-ranging  conversation on making educational content, getting new clients, working  when inspired, the Youtube algorithm, trying new genres, and more.   Check out his links here:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPiiLifmu6_da4ipdXt2ecg  https://seandivine.com/   ✍️ Please make sure to leave us a review!   Listen On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3uitBds  Listen On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Jl6iEc  Listen On Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3DW6M2A   For more info, visit our website: https://soundiron.com/   Podcast notes:  * (0:00) Introducing Sean Divine  * (0:32) Starting Youtube  * (3:20)

In this episode Craig & Nathan chat with David Kudell - a music  composer based in Los Angeles, CA. David has written music for a variety  of film and TV genres, and currently creates additional music for  Anne-Kathrin Dern. Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation on getting  started in post-production sound, being a film director, interviewing  composers, self-taught music education, tips for additional writers, and  much more.   Check out his links here:  http://www.rimrockcreativemedia.com/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTAXuGx0djWHeJSxspEW8LQ   ✍️ Please make sure to leave us a review!   Listen On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3uitBds  Listen On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Jl6iEc  Listen On Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3DW6M2A   For more info, visit our website: https://soundiron.com/   Podcast notes:  * (0:00) Introducing David Kudell  * (0:38) Starting in video  * (2:00) Post Production  * (4:10) Chi

In this episode Nathan & Craig talk about reframing work/life balance, visiting Jason Graves, health backcasting, buyorborrowmusic.com, Bruce Springsteen's 50+ year run of rock n roll, Primal, and much more.   Subscribe to the Soundiron Podcast: https://anchor.fm/soundiron-podcast   For more info, visit our website: https://soundiron.com/   Podcast notes:  * (0:09) Intro  * (0:58) Work/Life Balance is Impossible  * (9:05) Dr. Peter Attia & Health Backcasting  * (11:58) Visiting Jason Graves studio  * (18:18) buyorborrowmusic.com   * (22:47) Bruce Springsteen  * (25:11) First guitar?   * (27:00) Springsteen continued  * (35:00) Recommendations   Welcome to Soundiron, where the world is your orchestra! We create professional virtual instrument plugins and sample libraries for music, media, cinema, games, production and musical education. For over a decade, we've built an ever-growing selection of inspiring instruments, orchestral sections,

In this episode Nathan chats with Jason Graves - an film and game music  composer based in North Carolina. Jason has scored games such as The Dark Pictures Anthology, Moss, Tomb Raider, Far Cry Primal, Until Dawn,  The Order: 1886 and Dead Space. His repertoire is truly diverse, from aleatoric and sweeping orchestral journeys in space, to haunting and immersive soundscapes in historical, gothic and supernatural worlds, to  manipulating ancient instruments in a Stone Age natural environment and  whimsical waltzes for an intimate pastoral palette.  Check out his links here: https://jasongraves.com/   ✍️ Please make sure to leave us a review!   Listen On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3uitBds  Listen On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Jl6iEc  Listen On Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3DW6M2A   For more info, visit our website: https://soundiron.com/   Podcast notes:  * (0:00) Introducing Jason Graves  * (0:52) Creating the sonic identity of Moss 

In this episode Craig & Nathan hang with Paul Koch - a film and  television composer based in Los Angeles, CA. Paul has written music for a variety of genres, including horror, drama, action, documentary, and  more. He is also one half of the neo-classical electronic duo MOONROCK.  Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation on getting started in the film composing industry, creating your own virtual instruments, music education and much more. Check out his links here: https://www.paulkochmusic.com/   ✍️ Please make sure to leave us a review!   Listen On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3uitBds  Listen On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Jl6iEc  Listen On Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3DW6M2A   For more info, visit our website: https://soundiron.com/   Podcast notes:  * (0:00) Introducing Paul Koch  * (0:30) What was the role of music in early years?  * (2:37) Getting into Berklee  * (4:17) Starting film composing  * (6:11) Studio intern + compose

In this episode Craig & Nathan chat with Chris Dudley - an American music composer and keyboardist of the band Underoath.  Check out his links here: https://www.chrisdudleymusic.com/home  ✍️ Please make sure to leave us a review!  Listen On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3uitBds  Listen On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Jl6iEc  Listen On Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3DW6M2A  For more info, visit our website: https://soundiron.com/  Podcast notes:  * (0:00) Introducing Chris Dudley  * (1:37) What was the role of music in early years?  * (8:30) Underoath starting young  * (10:33) Assigning music to a time or place  * (12:48) Underoath breakup 2013-2015 - what did you do?  * (20:53) Self-taught music progression  * (22:31) Starting film music  * (24:00) Advice for getting started  * (26:01) Switching DAWs  * (28:45) Workflow toys & tools  * (34:38) Typical scoring day?  * (27:20) Typical touring day?  * (

In this episode Craig & Nathan chat with David Shaw - a Scottish music composer and Twitch Streamer. David writes music live on Twitch, giving viewers a behind the scenes look at the composition process.  Check out David's links here: https://dscomposing.carrd.co/   ✍️ Please make sure to leave us a review!   Listen On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3uitBds  Listen On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Jl6iEc  Listen On Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3DW6M2A   For more info, visit our website: https://soundiron.com/   Podcast notes:  * (0:00) Introducing David Shaw  * (0:32) What was the role of music in early years?  * (2:34) College experience   * (3:34) Learning composing  * (6:01) Twitch streams  * (11:53) Composing in public   * (14:06) Advice for new streamers   * (19:00) How to be creative on command?  * (21:09) Twitch streaming consistency   * (22:21) Twitch affiliates & partners  * (26:41) Weekly schedu

In this episode Nathan & Craig talk to Tobi Weiss - a game music  composer from Germany. Tobi creates daily Instagram videos of his work,  giving viewers a fly on the wall perspective of composer life while  writing about burnout, deadlines, collaboration, hardware, favorite  tools, and much more. Enjoy this wide-ranging interview on Instagram  tips, mental health, studying scores, landing gigs, and juggling project  genres.   Check out Tobi's Insta here: https://www.instagram.com/filmandgamemusic/   ✍️ Please make sure to leave us a review!   Listen On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3uitBds  Listen On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Jl6iEc  Listen On Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3DW6M2A   For more info, visit our website: https://soundiron.com/   Podcast notes:  * (0:00) Introducing Tobi Weiss  * (0:37) What was the role of music in early years?  * (6:00) College experience   * (7:13) Transition from hobbyist to professi

In this episode Nathan & Craig talk about Hildur Guðnadóttir's  music in Joker and Chernobyl, Collaboration, Sound Design, Studio  Minimalism, and much more.   Subscribe to the Soundiron Podcast: https://anchor.fm/soundiron-podcast   For more info, visit our website: https://soundiron.com/   Podcast notes:  * (0:09) Intro  * (0:21) Hildur Guðnadóttir  * (1:29) The Joker score  * (06:12) Iceland musical bond   * (07:13) Co-writing with Johann Johannson   * (09:05) Chernobyl sound design  * (10:26) Halldorophone   * (11:58) Knob-free studio  * (13:50) Two big takeaways   * (15:30) Recommendations   Soundiron is a premium developer of virtual instruments and sample  libraries for songwriters, composers and sound designers. They are a  team of programmers, engineers, composers and instrumentalists  passionate about building beautiful-sounding instrument plugins that are  inspiring to play. Whether you're new to

In this episode Craig & Nathan chat with Cameron from  @Venus Theory  - an electronic music artist and sound designer based in Tennessee.  Cameron has been creating youtube videos for five years, educating with a  vast array of music hardware and software. Enjoy this wide-ranging  interview on MusicTube, Artificial Intelligence in plugins, studying  film, creating light bulb moments for viewers, practical music theory,  using boundaries and deadlines, and much more.   Check out Venus Theory here:  https://www.youtube.com/c/VenusTheory  https://venustheory.com/   ✍️ Please make sure to leave us a review!   Listen On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3uitBds  Listen On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Jl6iEc  Listen On Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3DW6M2A   For more info, visit our website: https://soundiron.com/   Podcast notes:  * (0:00) Introducing Cameron  * (0:30) What was the role of music in early years?  * (4:

In this episode Nathan & Craig talk about their favorite drummers,  how to get started playing and programming MIDI drums, musical cross-pollination, David Oliver's Drum Kit, and much more.   Subscribe to the Soundiron Podcast: https://anchor.fm/soundiron-podcast   For more info, visit our website: https://soundiron.com/   Podcast notes:  * (0:09) Intro  * (0:41) Biggest drum influences  * (2:20) Ringo Starr   * (03:57) Steve Jordan   * (04:30) Touring & Studio Drummers   * (05:12) Gospel drumming  * (07:15) Mike Johnston on YT   * (07:56) Anderson .Paak, Perrin Moss   * (08:53) Travis Barker   * (09:50) How to learn drums   * (14:55) Playing in pocket, band backbone  * (16:58) Break it in pieces, pattern matching  * (18:22) Drums improve overall musicality   * (20:18) Programming MIDI drums  * (25:38) Quantization pros & cons   * (30:06) Thinking outside the box   * (31:46) David Oliver's Drum