Daniela Rivera is an Emmy-nominated and multiple-Grammy participating audio and mixing engineer based out of Atlanta, GA, USA! She's also the Governor of the Recording Academy's Atlanta Chapter. In our conversation Daniela and I go deep on the following:Her Journey starting with a Korg Triton keyboardAssisting for legendary mixer Phil TanComing up the traditional studio routeThe Atlanta music sceneWorking the Soundbetter platformHer approach to low-endGetting great pop vocalsStereo bus enhancement techniquesRestoring bad vocal recordingsNoise reductionJust do itDon’t be afraid to show offBeing elected as a Governor in the Recording AcademyAnd so much more!You can learn more about Daniela at https://linktr.ee/drivmusicYou can follow Daniela on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/drivmusic/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resourcesProgressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t***BRAND NEW!*** SECRET SONICS PATREON - patreon.com/benwallickmusicSauce Segment: https://youtu.be/UxyDP8ju4FcReferences:Korg Triton - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korg_TritonMannie Fresh - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mannie_FreshStargate - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stargate_(record_producers)Phil Tan - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_TanSoundBetter - https://soundbetter.com/Dave McNair - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2023/6/11/secret-sonics-185-dave-mcnair-an-audiophiles-approach-to-masteringReggie McBride - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggie_McBrideConsider 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 editing this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coHave a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben