Neenah is a mixing engineer, singer-songwriter, and producer based out of Amsterdam, Netherlands! In our conversation, Neenah shares her journey; from artist to engineer, to attending "Mix with the Masters" with Tony Maserati, to mixing records for artists worldwide. She goes deep on her approach to mixing - how to get drums to knock, getting great results in the box, when to send tracks to analog gear, subtle and creative sidechaining, and when she knows the mix is finished. We also chat about working on music that speaks to her, having her artist project as a creative outlet, letting go of perfection, and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Neenah at https://linktr.ee/NeenahMusicYou can follow Neenah on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/neenahmixedit/***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 - "Arizona" by Jordan Mitchell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp5m3zeg_Co&ab_channel=JordanMitchell***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tReferences:Xylo Aria - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/2/20/secret-sonics-133-xylo-aria-empowering-women-in-audioTony Maserati - https://tonymaserati.com/Fi Roberts - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/3/27/secret-sonics-138-fi-roberts-magic-in-the-detailsBrian Bender - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/4/3/secret-sonics-139-brian-bender-leaning-in-to-authenticityFabfilter Saturn 2 - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/saturn-2-multiband-distortion-saturation-plug-inDaniel Silberman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/3/6/secret-sonics-135-daniel-silberman-driving-the-stereo-busBettermaker Mastering Limiter - https://www.bettermaker.com/mastering-limiterStatinski - https://www.instagram.com/statinski_mastering/Knock Plugin by DECAP - https://pluginsthatknock.com/products/knock-pluginWaves Trackspacer - https://www.wavesfactory.com/audio-plugins/trackspacer/Fernando Lodeiro - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/1/1/secret-sonics-126-fernando-lodeiro-nurturing-relationships-in-the-studioBig Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert - https://amzn.to/3MsKFDSDamian Taylor - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/11/28/secret-sonics-123-damian-taylor-music-productions-deep-thinkerConsider 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