Will Benoit: Letting Go of Perfection
03/19/25 • 61 min
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Will Benoit is an American composer, producer, and audio engineer. He has been obsessed with songwriting and audio production since a bandmate left a four-track tape machine in his basement during high school. In 2010, Benoit founded The Radar Studio, a solar-powered recording facility in CT where he produces music for film, television, albums, concerts, and advertising.
In 2002, Benoit earned a BA in Visual and Media Arts from Emerson College with a concentration in Audio Production. Both during and after college he worked for several record labels including Century Media and Hydra Head Records before co-founding his own indie label Radar Recordings in 2003.
Since 2018, Will has been the singer, guitarist, and recording engineer for the critically acclaimed band SOM. Prior to starting that project he toured extensively across the globe and released six albums with Constants. His production discography includes work with notable artists like Ellie Goulding (Polydor Rec.), Caspian (Triple Crown Rec.), and Junius (Prosthetic Rec.). His personal output can be heard under the moniker Living Phantoms.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
- Working on audio for different mediums (bands, film, tv, advertising, video games)
- Letting go of perfection
- Getting out of your own way
- Overanalyzing your work
- Knowing when you’re done a production
- Staying organized with your files/folders
- Learning to be critical of your own music
- His band, SOM’s new record
- Getting heavy, clear guitar tones
- Blending guitar layers
- Tips for getting reverb and delay to fit better inside a mix
To learn more about Will Benoit, visit: https://www.willbenoit.com/ and https://theradarstudio.com/
Music Library Report: https://musiclibraryreport.com/
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- The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com
- The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/
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Will Benoit is an American composer, producer, and audio engineer. He has been obsessed with songwriting and audio production since a bandmate left a four-track tape machine in his basement during high school. In 2010, Benoit founded The Radar Studio, a solar-powered recording facility in CT where he produces music for film, television, albums, concerts, and advertising.
In 2002, Benoit earned a BA in Visual and Media Arts from Emerson College with a concentration in Audio Production. Both during and after college he worked for several record labels including Century Media and Hydra Head Records before co-founding his own indie label Radar Recordings in 2003.
Since 2018, Will has been the singer, guitarist, and recording engineer for the critically acclaimed band SOM. Prior to starting that project he toured extensively across the globe and released six albums with Constants. His production discography includes work with notable artists like Ellie Goulding (Polydor Rec.), Caspian (Triple Crown Rec.), and Junius (Prosthetic Rec.). His personal output can be heard under the moniker Living Phantoms.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
- Working on audio for different mediums (bands, film, tv, advertising, video games)
- Letting go of perfection
- Getting out of your own way
- Overanalyzing your work
- Knowing when you’re done a production
- Staying organized with your files/folders
- Learning to be critical of your own music
- His band, SOM’s new record
- Getting heavy, clear guitar tones
- Blending guitar layers
- Tips for getting reverb and delay to fit better inside a mix
To learn more about Will Benoit, visit: https://www.willbenoit.com/ and https://theradarstudio.com/
Music Library Report: https://musiclibraryreport.com/
Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?
Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join:
https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/
Want additional help with your music productions?
For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/
Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/
Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:
- The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com
- The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/
Check out our Sponsors:
Want more Mixing or Mastering clients? Communicate your true value with MixFlip: https://mixflip.io/?affiliate=mym
Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K
Subscribe to the show:
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej
- Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@MasterYourMix
Have questions you’d like answered on the show?
Send them to [email protected]
Please leave a rating and review:
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Thanks for listening!
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To learn more about Chris, visit: http://www.chrisbaseford.com/
Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?
Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join:
https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/
Want additional help with your music productions?
For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/
Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/
Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:
- The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com
- The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/
Check out our Sponsors:
Want more Mixing or Mastering clients? Communicate your true value with MixFlip: https://mixflip.io/?affiliate=mym
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- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781
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- Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@MasterYourMix
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Scott Middleton: Creating Emotionally Charged Music
Scott Middleton has been playing guitar and writing music for over 26 years. As a founding member and guitarist of the Toronto-based punk metal band Cancer Bats, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the band's sound and success. In 2003, Scott attended the Toronto Audio Recording Academy with the goal of becoming a producer at a young age. His first recording project after graduation was Cancer Bats' debut release, which quickly secured the band a record deal.
Throughout the band's six studio albums—selling thousands of copies worldwide—Scott contributed as a co-producer and occasional engineer, refining his skills in both songwriting and production. Since 2014, he has dedicated himself to helping other artists elevate their music through his expertise in songwriting, creative production, and a keen ear for tone.
Passionate about crafting impactful heavy records and bringing artists' musical visions to life, Scott has been operating out of his own studio, High Wattage Cottage, since February 2022. Located on the Bay of Quinte, just east of Toronto, this bespoke studio destination provides an inspiring space for artists to create and record.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
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- Working with producers like Eric Ratz and Ross Robinson
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- Looking for the boring part in a song during production
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- Analyzing your songs for the sake of making them better
To learn more about Scott Middleton, visit: https://www.scottmiddletonproducer.com/
Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?
Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join:
https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/
Want additional help with your music productions?
For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/
Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/
Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:
- The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com
- The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/
Check out our Sponsors:
Want more Mixing or Mastering clients? Communicate your true value with MixFlip: https://mixflip.io/?affiliate=mym
Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K
Subscribe to the show:
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej
- Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@MasterYourMix
Have questions you’d like answered on the show?
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Please leave a rating and review:
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