"Apples To Apples" wsg Maor Appelbaum | Secondhand Talent Episode #107

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Season 6, Episode 8, of "Secondhand Talent: The Podcast"!!! This week, it's the long-awaite return of legendary master masterer - it's Maor Appelbaum!!!In this episode of Secondhand Talent, host Steiner welcomes back Maor Appelbaum, a renowned mastering engineer, to discuss his latest projects and insights into the world of music mastering. The conversation delves into Maor's collaboration with Hendy Amps, where they created a unique line of audio hardware named the Signature Series, which includes products like the Oven, Stove, and Grill. Maor explains the creative process behind these products, emphasizing the importance of sound quality and the artistic vision that drives their design. The discussion also touches on the technical aspects of mastering, including EQ, coloration, and saturation, and how these elements contribute to the final sound that listeners experience.Check out Maor's work at: https://maorappelbaum.com/Check out Maor's HendyAmps "Signature Series" here: https://hendyamps.com/signature-series________Click Here For 10% Off Your Total Purchase From Black Box Prompter!https://blackboxprompter.com/?coupon=secondhandtalent________With "Secondhand Talent", we want to devote a platform to taking moments to shine the spotlight on those that manage the spotlights. We want to use this platform to highlight some of our incredible colleagues in the industry whose names you might otherwise never hear. Thank you for joining us - come along, stay a while!We're so happy we're here and so, so incredibly grateful for all of your love and support along the way. On behalf of all of us here at Secondhand Talent, Steiner & Steener - WE LOVE YOU, FRANDS!!!Like & Subscribe! New Episodes Every Wednesday!Website: https://www.secondhandtalent.comGoodpods: https://goodpods.com/podcasts/secondhand-talent-the-podcast-264277Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6HV3UtLUVrgF2OKa2NvSjaApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secondhand-talent-the-podcast/id1680964827Follow Us On Social Media!Instagram: @‌secondhand_talentFacebook: Secondhand Talent | Thirdhand Talent (Yes, A Secondhand Talent Group)________Chapters00:00 Opening Credits00:27 re-Introduction03:55 The Art Of Handling An Encore Appearance04:36 Maor's Early Influences06:22 The Responsibility Of The Final Step08:46 Maor's Path To Becoming A Masterer11:03 It's All Abut Control16:48 Mastering Techniques and Equipment18:13 Remixes and Remasters and Represses and Reissues23:20 Expectations25:21 The Importance of Testimonials30:11 The Art Of The Bad Answer34:38 Maor Appelbaum x Hendyamps42:06 Mario's Question Corner50:56 Client Relationships and Business Strategies54:47 Art and Mastering Process59:58 Emerging Talent in Mastering01:03:08 Personal Music Preferences and Work-Life Balance01:07:33 End Credits________Support the showWith "Secondhand Talent", we want to devote a platform to taking moments to shine the spotlight on those that manage the spotlights. We want to use this platform to highlight some of our incredible colleagues in the industry whose names you might otherwise never hear. Thank you for joining us - come along, stay a while!Like, Subscribe, and TELL YO FRANDS!!! New Episodes Every Wednesday!!!Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] to be on the show!!!Follow us on IntagramFollow us on Facebook Much love, Steiner & Steener