Welcome to Riff to Radio, the podcast where I discuss all things recording, producing, releasing, and promoting music for metal bands. I'm your host, Daniel Thabet. I'm a professional mixing engineer and owner of Liquid Studios. With over a decade of experience exclusively working with metal bands, I'm here to help your band produce aggressive sounding music you are proud to release!
Latest Episodes
Your Limiter Isn’t the Problem (3 Tricks for Louder Metal Mixes)
Your limiter isn't the problem, your mix is slamming it. If your metal mixes pump, distort, or fall apart when you push for loudness, these 3 tricks will give you loud...
Why Every Metal Band Needs a Real Production Team (ft. Alan Douches)
Why do some metal records sound complete while others feel unfinished, even when the performances are good? In this conversation, Dan from Liquid Studios and 3x Grammy...
The Biggest Difference Between Amateur & Pro Mixes
Have you ever wondered why professional mixes feel so alive? It's not EQ, it's not compression, and it's definitely not expensive plugins. It's automation. In this vid...
Singles, EPs, or Albums? The Best Release Strategy for Independent Bands
Should your band release singles, an EP, or a full-length album? In this conversation, I discuss with Alan Douches the best music release strategy for independent band...
Why I Still Use Reaper After 14 Years
After 14 years and hundreds of metal records, I still use the same $60 DAW and in this video I'm breaking down exactly why. If you're paying a subscription for your DA...