About this episode
Dan Malsch is a highly respected mixer and audio engineer with over two decades of experience helping artists bring their creative vision to life. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and deep musical sensibility, he has worked with everyone from emerging indie bands to internationally recognized acts.With a strong foundation in both the technical and artistic sides of audio production, Malsch has built a reputation for clean, powerful mixes that preserve the emotion and authenticity of the performance, particularly in rock and metal. His work spans mixing, mastering, sound design, and immersive audio, where he continues to push his craft forward.Throughout his career, he has collaborated with renowned producers and mixers, including Andy Wallace, David Bendeth, Toby Wright, Jim Morris, Ross Hogarth, and many others. In addition to his studio work, Malsch is a mentor to aspiring engineers, sharing his knowledge through workshops and educational programs.His projects have received both critical and commercial acclaim, including two Grammy nominations for his work with Ghost, solidifying his reputation as a go-to engineer in modern music production.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:Overcoming self-doubtInvesting in your craft/skillsHow to network properlyLessons learned from working with Andy WallaceCo-mixingWhy he doesn’t use drum bussesHis master bus chainBeing consistent with the gear you useWhy it’s smart not to use extreme panning all the timeCreating movement and excitement with automationThe strategic ways he uses mono and stereo bussesBeing mindful of noise in pluginsThe importance of getting your hearing checkedWhy gear doesn’t matterThe challenges of working with artists who don’t commit to their tonesTo l
