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Our CPO and co-founder Martins Popelis met up with Aaron Mattes, LA-based, Grammy Nominated, and RIAA Certified Platinum mix engineer working with artists like NLE Choppa, 50 Cent, Young Thug, Big Sean, Gucci Mane, Lil Baby, Polo G, and many more. Watch the video, let us know what you think, and read the full video interview transcript on our blog https://bit.ly/3oyD5NY
To learn more about Aaron, visit https://www.atmosmixing.com/ and follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aaronmattesmixing/
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0:00 Introduction
0:23 How Aaron started his career as an engineer
1:20 Career highlights & current projects
3:00 Studio gear & favorite tools
4:05 Sound quality in the studio
5:55 Creativity vs sound quality
7:52 Using SoundID Reference
9:53 Collaboration over distance
11:55 Room tuning when mixing in Dolby Atmos
14:13 Creativity when mixing in Dolby Atmos
15:35 Cheapest & most expensive things in the studio
18:57 The future of Atmos
20:35 Upgrading from stereo to Atmos
23:16 Special moments in Aaron’s career