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Watch Grammy-winning mix engineer Manny Marroquin share his journey from studio runner to becoming one of the music industry's most trusted professionals in this 22-minute interview. Discover the mindset and experiences that shaped his career trajectory, focusing on professional attitude development, staying grounded, and the critical role of mental clarity alongside technical expertise. Explore the psychological aspects of mixing and mental health considerations for audio professionals, while learning about the dual motivations behind every mixing decision: feel versus sound. Gain insights into Marroquin's standout career moments and the creative process behind his signature Waves plugin series. Understand his console and hybrid mixing workflow approach, and learn why mix engineers play such a crucial role in music production. Rather than focusing on technical tricks or gear discussions, this conversation delves into creativity, handling industry pressure, self-awareness, and maintaining passion for studio work throughout a successful career.
Syllabus
0:32 - Meet Manny Marroquin
1:21 - Manny’s early career: from Studio Runner to Pro Engineer
2:07 - The power of humble beginnings
3:28 - Mixing psychology & mental health
6:00 - Feel vs sound: The two reasons to turn a knob
9:29 – Manny's standout career moments
13:49 - Behind the Manny Marroquin Waves plugins
18:41 - Console & hybrid mixing workflow
20:04 - Why Mix Engineers are so important
Taught by
Waves Audio