Made In The Studio Podcast
Made In The Studio Podcast
Podcast Description
Made In The Studio is the podcast that takes you behind the boards and into the minds of the music creators shaping today’s sound. Hosted by Desmond A, a producer and engineer, this show spotlights the producers, loopmakers, and engineers behind your favorite records.
From exclusive stories about working with major artists to deep dives into creative processes, each episode delivers raw, unfiltered conversations that inspire and educate. Whether you’re a producer, artist, or fan of how the music gets made—this is the podcast for you.
Welcome to the place where hits are born—Made In The Studio.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on various themes within music production, including personal narratives from producers, creative workflows, industry challenges, and the evolution of sound. Episodes like 'He Got a Lil Wayne Placement… and Didn’t Even Know It' highlight the unexpected journeys of producers while exploring topics such as networking, authenticity, and resilience within the music industry.

Made In The Studio is the podcast that takes you behind the boards and into the minds of the music creators shaping today’s sound. Hosted by Desmond A, a producer and engineer, this show spotlights the producers, loopmakers, and engineers behind your favorite records.
From exclusive stories about working with major artists to deep dives into creative processes, each episode delivers raw, unfiltered conversations that inspire and educate. Whether you’re a producer, artist, or fan of how the music gets made—this is the podcast for you.
Welcome to the place where hits are born—Made In The Studio.
In this episode of Made in the Studio, Desmond A sits down with engineer and content creator MixedByEl, who has worked with artists like YTB Fatt, Hurricane Chris, SpotemGottem, Boosie Badazz, and Lil Poppa.
MixedByEl shares his journey from rapper to full-time mixing engineer, how he built a sustainable online mixing business, and why consistency matters more than viral moments.
They dive deep into:
- Why networking circles influence major opportunities in music
- The reality of making money as an engineer vs chasing plaques
- His thoughts on AI and the future of audio engineering
- Why thin mixes reveal beginner engineers
- Building content communities without making yourself the “main character”
- The importance of simplicity in mixing workflows
- Hardware vs plugin debates
- Why Pro Tools still dominates in major studio environments
- How engineers can build a remote career
➤ Follow the Guest Here: https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyel/
➤ More From The Guest Here: https://mixedbyel.com/
➤ Follow the Host Here: https://www.instagram.com/therealdesmond
This episode is packed with real-world insight for engineers, producers, and creators trying to build sustainable careers in the music industry.

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