STEVE KINNEY ON MIXED TALKS - EPISODE 06 @SteveKinney ​

Welcome to the sixth episode of Mixed Talks, hosted by me Manuel In this in-depth conversation, we sit down with mix engineer and producer Steve Kinney to explore his creative process, mixing philosophy, and career journey. From growing up on Kiss and Def Leppard to diving into hybrid mixing setups and UAD plugins, Steve walks us through his personal evolution in the world of music production. He shares valuable insight into mentorship, gear choices, vocal tuning techniques, and even the challenges of staying objective during a mix. Whether you're an aspiring engineer or a seasoned pro, there's plenty to take away from this episode. Steve Kinney: https://thestevekinney.com/?srsltid=A... YT:    / @thestevekinney   🎙️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Childhood inspirations: Kiss, Def Leppard & love for rock 01:14 – Early recording days: Tascam, Sony Acid 4.0 → FL Studio 04:04 – Mentorship from Grammy-winner Steve Bishir & college lessons 06:01 – Mixing tips: 1176 into LA compressor & room acoustics 08:42 – Steve’s mix bus chain: API summing, SSL G-bus, Oxford Limiter 12:04 – Hybrid mixing gear: Purple Audio, TLA-50s, Tascam Portastudio 15:42 – Vocal tuning with Melodyne: natural tone + precise de-essing 17:49 – Favorite plugins: Safari Pedals + go-to UAD suite 19:59 – Biggest challenge: bass control & staying objective 23:25 – Client communication, funny sessions & desert island gear