Dee Kei Waddell is a mixing engineer, podcaster, and entrepreneur based out of LA, CA, USA! In our conversation, Dee Kei shares his journey; from playing in bands to opening a recording studio really young, getting a boost of confidence from Leslie Brathwaite at Mix With the Masters, and starting the "Mixing Music" podcast. He goes deep on his approach to mixing - starting with the bass, being aware of his objectivity, thoughts on analog gear, and monitoring. We also chat about believing in the artists he works with, fatherhood, Twitch, having fun doing the work, and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Dee Kei at https://www.deekeimixes.com/aboutYou can follow Dee Kei on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/deekeimixes/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Save 20% off your first year of Filepass at - https://filepass.com/secretsonicsSave 50% off your first 3 months of Easy Funnels at - https://easyfunnels.io/secret-sonicsClick here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here - "Lover" by Genevra Munoa - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXP2JnaEcwE&ab_channel=VariousArtists-Topic***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tReferencesLeslie Brathwaite - https://www.instagram.com/lesterbud/Chris Graham - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/5/2/secret-sonics-095-chris-graham-helping-audio-people-in-his-own-unique-way“The Mastering Show” - https://themasteringshow.com/Jesse Ray Ernster - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/8/29/secret-sonics-110-jesse-ray-ernster-going-all-in-on-his-dreams"Atomic Habits" - https://amzn.to/3M6MNRuProgressions - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/Mike McClellan - https://www.instagram.com/mikemcclellanmusic/Caleb Parker - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/4/secret-sonics-091-caleb-parker-getting-the-most-out-of-a-performanceTilt saturation plugin - https://www.mixland.io/online-store/TILT-EQ-Plugin-p437766387The Invisible Limiter - https://aom-factory.jp/products/invisible-limiter/"The Happiness Project" - https://amzn.to/3jKpdh4Kids books - deekeiandkayoko.comConsider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben