Faders Up Podcast

Featuring Jay Lawrence from 6IX Square - the company who signed Nashville's first AI artist

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Faders Up Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of pro audio and music production! In this episode, we’re joined by the talented Jay Lawrence, who shares his journey through the music industry and discusses his label 6IX Square signing Nashville's first AI artist. KAIA. ## About Jay Lawrence Jay Lawrence is a Nashville-based music industry veteran with over two decades of experience. Growing up in a musical family, Jay has a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the industry. His work spans across education, artist management, and publishing, making him a credible voice for aspiring musicians. There is now a mailing list. We will be using this mailing list to share updates, giveaways, product discounts and more. You can sign up for the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hzwW4f As usual this episode will be posted in the Facebook Group for discussion, Faders Up Podcast. Follow the hosts, guest, and podcast on Instagram - FadersUpPodcast - AudioCzar901 - ItspronouncedOshay - Sci-fy Guest -Jay Lawrence

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Our Favorite Resonance Suppression Plugins - OEK Sound Releases Soothe 3

Send us Fan Mail With OEK Sound releasing Soothe 3, In this episode Czar and Sci-fy discuss their favorite resonance suppression plugins. They also answer a listener question who wants to know if its worth it to invest in cheap analog gear, and how it compares to plugins. Below you will find Sci-fy's link to Universal Audio Volt interfaces which comes with additional free plugins for a limited time. Free Plugins with the purchase of a UA Volt interface - https://bit.ly/3PQz6NX Below are links to resonance supression plugins discussed in this episode OEK Sound Soothe 3 - https://bit.ly/434AGPo Waves Curves Equator - https://bit.ly/3TGgMWy Waves Silk Vocal - https://bit.ly/3uAFmyk Baby Audio Smooth Operator Pro - https://bit.ly/44f08DL Newfangled Audio Fixate Midrange - https://bit.ly/3PPIy4e There is now a mailing list. We will be using this mailing list to share updates, giveaways, product discounts and more. You can sign up for the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hzwW4f As usual this episode will be posted in the Facebook Group for discussion, Faders Up Podcast. Follow the hosts, guest, and podcast on Instagram - FadersUpPodcast - AudioCzar901 - Sci-fy

Akai Breaks The Internet With The MPC Sample

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the hosts discuss the Suno 5.5 update and thoughts on the new akai mpc sample. There is now a mailing list. We will be using this mailing list to share updates, giveaways, product discounts and more. You can sign up for the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hzwW4f As usual this episode will be posted in the Facebook Group for discussion, Faders Up Podcast. Follow the hosts, guest, and podcast on Instagram - FadersUpPodcast - AudioCzar901 - ItspronouncedOshay - Sci-fy

Surviving the Winter NAMM show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Czar and Sci-fy discuss their time in Anaheim for Winter NAMM 2026. There is now a mailing list. We will be using this mailing list to share updates, giveaways, product discounts and more. You can sign up for the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hzwW4f As usual this episode will be posted in the Facebook Group for discussion, Faders Up Podcast. Follow the hosts, guest, and podcast on Instagram - FadersUpPodcast - AudioCzar901 - ItspronouncedOshay Guest - Sci-fy

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What Products We Want To See in 2026

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the hosts discuss products they want to see in 2026, new things in pro audio they wan to try in 2026, and Scify's upcoming first NAMM show. There is now a mailing list. We will be using this mailing list to share updates, giveaways, product discounts and more. You can sign up for the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hzwW4f As usual this episode will be posted in the Facebook Group for discussion, Faders Up Podcast. Follow the hosts, guest, and podcast on Instagram - FadersUpPodcast - AudioCzar901 - ItspronouncedOshay Guest - Sci-fy

Spotify Finally Adds Loseless Audio for Premium Subscribers

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Czar and Oshay discuss Spotify adding loseless audio and other new features to their platflorm. Czar mentions the IK multimedia group buy sale which can be found here https://bit.ly/4nSaIae There is now a mailing list. We will be using this mailing list to share updates, giveaways, product discounts and more. You can sign up for the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hzwW4f As usual this episode will be posted in the Facebook Group for discussion, Faders Up Podcast. Follow the hosts, guest, and podcast on Instagram - FadersUpPodcast - AudioCzar901 - ItspronouncedOshay

Timberland and Suno using AI to steal music and your beats

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the guests discuss using AI and the controversy of Timberland using Suno which stole a beat from a producer. Suno is a AI powered music production company that has partnered with Timberland. Suno has been a part of multiple law suits and has admitted to using commercially released music to train its AI software. People have wondered if music submitted to Timberland for beat reviews have been used to train the software as well. There is now a mailing list. We will be using this mailing list to share updates, giveaways, product discounts and more. You can sign up for the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hzwW4f As usual this episode will be posted in the Facebook Group for discussion, Faders Up Podcast. Follow the hosts, guest, and podcast on Instagram - FadersUpPodcast - AudioCzar901 - ItspronouncedOshay Guest - Sci-fy

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Featuring Singer Songwriter Dalona

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the hosts are joined by singer songwriter Dalona to discuss her latest EP, Love and Delusion. Dalona answers questions such as how she went about choosing an engineer, her process in approving a mix, how she defines success, and more. There is now a mailing list. We will be using this mailing list to share updates, giveaways, product discounts and more. You can sign up for the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hzwW4f As usual this episode will be posted in the Facebook Group for discussion, Faders Up Podcast. Follow the hosts, guest, and podcast on Instagram - FadersUpPodcast - AudioCzar901 - ItspronouncedOshay Guest - Dalona

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Are Hardware Companies Making Plugins the new trend? Feat Mikey Made It

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Faders Up Podcast season 6 kicks off with a discussion about hardware companies who make plugins and if its the new trend in pro audio. Oshay shows a trick with Machine, Czar recaps his trip to Anaheim, and everyone discusses their favorite saturation plugins. There is now a mailing list. We will be using this mailing list to share updates, giveaways, product discounts and more. You can sign up for the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hzwW4f As usual this episode will be posted in the Facebook Group for discussion, Faders Up Podcast. Follow the hosts, guest, and podcast on Instagram - FadersUpPodcast - AudioCzar901 - ItspronouncedOshay Guest - Michael Gates

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Moving Your Studio Setup

Send us Fan Mail The Faders Up Podcast is finally back. I know its been a while but life has been life'n. On this episode Czar and Oshay discuss the difficulties of having to move their setup. Hopefully this teach some what NOT to do when moving their setups. There is now a mailing list. We will be using this mailing list to share updates, giveaways, product discounts and more. You can sign up for the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hzwW4f As usual this episode will be posted in the Facebook Group for discussion, Faders Up Podcast. Follow the hosts, guest, and podcast on Instagram - FadersUpPodcast - AudioCzar901 - ItspronouncedOshay

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Brand Loyalty featuring A Kidd

Send us Fan Mail On this episode the cast is joined by A Kidd to discuss brand loyalty. They answer questions such a are they loyal to any brands, what brand has the biggest fan base, and which brand is the most hated on. There is now a mailing list. We will be using this mailing list to share updates, giveaways, product discounts and more. You can sign up for the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hzwW4f As usual this episode will be posted in the Facebook Group for discussion, Faders Up Podcast. Follow the hosts, guest, and podcast on Instagram - FadersUpPodcast - AudioCzar901 - ItspronouncedOshay Guest - A Kidd

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Underrated Gear featuring Touchtone DSG

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Faders Up Podcast Czar is joined by Touchtone DSG to discuss gear they feel is underrated. They also discuss attending pro audio school, preferring simplistic plugins, and control surfaces. There is now a mailing list. We will be using this mailing list to share updates, giveaways, product discounts and more. You can sign up for the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hzwW4f As usual this episode will be posted in the Facebook Group for discussion, Faders Up Podcast. Follow the hosts, guest, and podcast on Instagram - FadersUpPodcast - AudioCzar901 Guest - Touchtone DSG

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Featuring K Penny

Send us Fan Mail The Faders Up Podcast is back for Season 5! In this episode Czar is joined by singer songwriter producer K Penny. They discuss her set up for recording vocals, the DAW she uses, why she purchased a Lauten Audio Eden, and more. There is now a mailing list. We will be using this mailing list to share updates, giveaways, product discounts and more. You can sign up for the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hzwW4f As usual this episode will be posted in the Facebook Group for discussion, Faders Up Podcast. Follow the hosts, guest, and podcast on Instagram - FadersUpPodcast - AudioCzar901 - Desiree - ItspronouncedOshay Guest - K Penny

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What Company Will Make the Biggest Noise in 2024

Send us Fan Mail In the season 4 finale the discuss what company they think will make the biggest noise in 2024. They also reflect on 2023 and what they are looking for forward to in 2024. There is now a mailing list. We will be using this mailing list to share updates, giveaways, product discounts and more. You can sign up for the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hzwW4f As usual this episode will be posted in the Facebook Group for discussion, Faders Up Podcast. Follow the hosts, guest, and podcast on Instagram - FadersUpPodcast - AudioCzar901 - Desiree - ItspronouncedOshay

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Spotify Changes Royalty Payouts

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the hosts discuss Spotify changing their payout rates, Universal Audio makes Luna free, and Ableton has a price drop on the Push 3. There is now a mailing list. We will be using this mailing list to share updates, giveaways, product discounts and more. You can sign up for the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hzwW4f As usual this episode will be posted in the Facebook Group for discussion, Faders Up Podcast. Follow the hosts, guest, and podcast on Instagram - FadersUpPodcast - AudioCzar901 - Desiree - ItspronouncedOshay

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Is Universal Going the Waves Route?

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the hosts discuss Universal Audio now selling plugins for Waves prices. They also discuss the new open format called daw project, and their thoughts about Apple owning Logic. Oshay shares an interesting way to cancel all our subscription services, but Czar does not agree. Desiree give Ableton the middle finger for the cost of the Push 3. You can see the current sales for Universal Audio at the following link: https://bit.ly/3QhGtM0 There is now a mailing list. We will be using this mailing list to share updates, giveaways, product discounts and more. You can sign up for the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hzwW4f As usual this episode will be posted in the Facebook Group for discussion, Faders Up Podcast. Follow the hosts, guest, and podcast on Instagram - FadersUpPodcast - AudioCzar901 - Desiree - ItspronouncedOshay

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Is Analog Summing Still Cool?

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the hosts discuss analog summing, and if they think its as popular as it was a decade and a half ago. With Oshay out they get help from Byron Morrow, a Nashville music producer and bass player, who like Czar, analog sums with a Dangerous D-box. There is now a mailing list. We will be using this mailing list to share updates, giveaways, product discounts and more. You can sign up for the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hzwW4f As usual this episode will be posted in the Facebook Group for discussion, Faders Up Podcast. Follow the hosts, guest, and podcast on Instagram - FadersUpPodcast - AudioCzar901 - Desiree Guest - Byron Morrow

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Ed Sheeran Wins Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the hosts discuss Ed Sheeran winning his lawsuit against the estate of Ed Townsend, the co writer of Marvin's Gaye's classic record Lets Get It On. The lawsuit stated that key elements from Ed Sheeran hit song Thinking Out Loud was taken from Lets Get It On. There is now a mailing list. We will be using this mailing list to share updates, giveaways, product discounts and more. You can sign up for the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hzwW4f As usual this episode will be posted in the Facebook Group for discussion, Faders Up Podcast. Follow the hosts, guest, and podcast on Instagram - FadersUpPodcast - AudioCzar901 - Desiree - ItspronouncedOshay Guest - Sci-fy

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Buyers Remorse for Studio Gear and Plugins

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the guests are joined by music producer Michael Gates to discuss buyers remorse. Gear and plugins they regret buying. They also discuss other topics such as Waves doing a 360 on subscription only plans, the future of NAMM, and more. There is now a mailing list. We will be using this mailing list to share updates, giveaways, product discounts and more. You can sign up for the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hzwW4f As usual this episode will be posted in the Facebook Group for discussion, Faders Up Podcast. Follow the hosts, guest, and podcast on Instagram - FadersUpPodcast - AudioCzar901 - Desiree Guest - Michael Gates

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Woking A Full Time Job While Working in Pro Audio

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the hosts discuss working a full time job while working in pro audio. They discuss finding time to complete projects while working a full time job. If they feel their full time job gets in the way, if they've ever called in on their full time job to take a pro audio job, and more. There is now a mailing list. We will be using this mailing list to share updates, giveaways, product discounts and more. You can sign up for the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hzwW4f As usual this episode will be posted in the Facebook Group for discussion, Faders Up Podcast. Follow the hosts, guest, and podcast on Instagram - FadersUpPodcast - AudioCzar901 - Desiree - ItspronouncedOshay

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