Jacob Hansen has a list a mile long of stellar productions. Volbeat, Epica, Amaranthe, Aborted, the list goes on and on, so, needless to say, we’re stoked to have him here to talk shop.

Alright studio nerds, this one’s for you. Jacob Hansen’s technical genius is on full display in this episode. From drums to vocals, the better your production practices are, the easier it will be to create a slamming mix. We’ve got techniques and insights here that cover the entire spectrum of modern heavy music production. 

“Vocals are what will make the difference on whether or not the record is a success or failure..so to not treat them like gold is kind of dumb.” - Eyal Levi

ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
- How to maintain your drive while grinding it out in the studio
- Knowing when to contribute to songwriting vs. when to let a band do their thing
- The secrets to Jacob’s amazing vocal results
- Getting technically sound drum recordings
- Tips for producing female vocals
- When to hire in studio help
- Incorporating orchestral elements into productions
- And much, much more

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Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast Season 1

EP101 | Jacob Hansen

Wanna level up your recording skills? You came to the right place! Join acclaimed producers Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, Of Mice & Men), Eyal Levi (Chelsea Grin, Monuments) and Joel Wanasek (Machine Head, Vinyl Theater) as they sit down each week with the best producers in the business to talk shop. You’ll get information, inspiration and most of all actionable insights from every episode. And when you’re ready to hit the books, head over to http://urm.academy to get your learn on!

EP101 | Jacob Hansen

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