Jett Galindo

My guest today is Jett Galindo, a Los Angeles-based mastering engineer and vinyl cutter now working at The Bakery. Jett has worked on albums spanning a wide array of genres and artists including Barbra Streisand, Haley Reinhart, Weezer, and the La La Land OST, to name a few.  Jett kickstarted her post-Berklee engineering career in the world-renowned Avatar Studios in New York (now known as Power Station) as the recording engineer for producer Jerry Barnes. As Barnes’ engineer, Jett engineered for veteran artists such as legendary singer-songwriter Roberta Flack, Nile Rodgers, Bashiri among others.  In 2013, Jett joined The Mastering Lab family as the sole right-hand woman to pioneer mastering engineer and GRAMMY Technical Achievement awardee Doug Sax, working on various notable vinyl releases including Pink Floyd’s 15th & final album “Endless River”, Bette Midler, Neil Young, Randy Travis, and Seth MacFarlane. Some of the other great mentors Jett has been able to work with include George Massenburg; producer Prince Charles Alexander; recording engineer Susan Rogers (Prince’s Purple Rain); and mastering engineer and AES President-elect, Jonathan Wyner.  Most recently through The Bakery, Jett has helped pave the way for the growing audiophile releases in the video game soundtrack genre, having mastered award-winning chart-topping releases such as the “Pokemon Red & Blue Piano Collections”, Rozen’s Legend of Zelda tribute “Children of Termina”, and the remastered 1980s Nicon Falcom’s “Ys I & II:  Ancient Ys Vanished” original soundtracks. Jett is actively involved with Soundgirls, an organization for women working in the audio engineering field, and she is a contributing writer for iZotope’s widely popular LEARN portal. Jett is also an accomplished lyric soprano who specializes in choral ensemble music. Currently singing with Los Angeles-based professional choir Tonality, Jett has performed in various countries spanning across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Thanks very much to Bryan Cook! For making our introduction! Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: http://MixMasterBundle.com THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academy Use code ROCKSTAR to get 10% https://samply.app/ Use code RSR20 to get 20% off for the first 3 months https://www.Spectra1964.com http://MacSales.com/Rockstars http://iZotope.com/Rockstars use code ROCK10 for 10% off http://www.thetoyboxstudio.com http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com Hear guests discography on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7pBsqy1YibpJXOKQ0M1Zjx?si=c8edaae2e1ee4372 If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: http://RSRockstars.com/362

Jett Galindo is a Filipino mastering engineer based in Los Angeles who has worked on albums for artists including Barbra Streisand, Weezer, Selena Gomez, Neil Young, and Pink Floyd. Jett began her engineering career in the world-renowned Avatar Studios in New York as the recording engineer for producer Jerry Barnes. As Barnes’ engineer, Jett engineered for veteran artists such as legendary singer-songwriter Roberta Flack, Nile Rodgers and Latin Grammy-winning Brazilian rock band Jota Quest. In 2013, Jett joined The Mastering Lab family as the sole right-hand man to pioneer mastering engineer and Grammy Technical Achievement award winner Doug Sax. Under the steady mentorship of the late Sax, Jett burgeoned to become the newest mastering engineer in The Mastering Lab roster. In 2014, Jett’s work with Brazilian rock band Jota Quest garnered the group a Latin GRAMMY nomination for Best Brazilian Contemporary Pop Album. With engineering credits spanning different genres and legendary artists (Bette Midler, Randy Travis, Nile Rodgers, Roberta Flack and Gustavo Santaolalla, to name a few), Jett Galindo carries on the legacy left behind by her late mentor, mastering legend Doug Sax (The Mastering Lab). She now works as a mastering engineer alongside Eric Boulanger at The Bakery, located at the Sony Pictures Lot in Culver City, Los Angeles. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: The best ways to learn your equipment so that you can get the most out of it Why it’s better to have less gear than more Choosing gear that has a purpose How to train your ears using blind tests Broad vs. narrow EQ - which is better? Why mastering engineers are very subtle with the EQ moves they make Mastering for vinyl What to look out for when making a vinyl master How to choose the right manufacturing plant Why track order is extremely important with vinyl masters To learn more about Jett Galindo, visit: https://www.jettgalindo.com/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

Mini-series time! An Indie Artists Guide to Releasing Vinyl. On the first episode of this series, Jenn and Robyn welcome back mastering engineer at The Bakery, and Women in Vinyl board member Jett Galindo! We are breaking down the steps of releasing your music on vinyl. From your various options depending on budget, timeline, overall vision and more, we are here to help you navigate the (sometimes) confusing landscape of physical formats. Jett Galindo: https://thebakery.la/mastering-engineer/jett-galindo/ Thank you to our friends at Hi-Tide Recordings, and Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited for the use of their song “Come Out and Play” off their upcoming album “The Flawless Ms Drake”.Hi-Tide is our musical partner for the next few episodes, sharing their curated surf, lounge, and exotic sounds!https://www.hitiderecordings.com/https://hitideshop.com/listing/1172982841/stereophonic-space-sound-unlimited-the Helpful Articles to follow the podcast, from our friends at iZotope: Working With a Mastering Engineer: Tips from the Pros: https://www.izotope.com/en/learn/working-with-a-mastering-engineer-tips.html First Time Mastering Your Music? 17 Tips from Industry Pros: https://www.izotope.com/en/learn/tips-from-the-pros-for-first-time-mastering-engineers.html Mastering for Vinyl: Tips for Digital Mastering Engineers: https://www.izotope.com/en/learn/mastering-for-vinyl-tips-for-digital-mastering-engineers.html Mastering for Vinyl: Conversations with the Pros: https://www.izotope.com/en/learn/mastering-for-vinyl-conversations-with-the-pros.html WiV & SoundGirls Dec 2021 Virtual Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVWcN3zFhmk Check out past Women in Vinyl episodes for extra info: Episode Six Episode Eight THANK YOU TO OUR AWESOME SPONSORS!The ones that make your vinyl needs even more accessible with so many great codes and resources. Other Record Labels - Who’ve gifted our listeners - you! - a 50% code in their store for the myriad of resources compiled there using the code WIV50 at checkout! https://www.otherrecordlabels.com/store Selektor Record Bags - Our new favorite record bag: https://www.theselektor.com/us/Koeppel Design (pronounced Kep-ul) - Sleek and sophisticated, handmade record collection organization! Get $10 off your first order of $85 using the code WOMENINVINYL at checkout! https://koeppeldesign.com/Eargasm - High fidelity ear plugs! keep your hearing protected in style! Eargasm has a great deal for you with 10% off your order using, you guessed it, discount code: WOMENINVINYL at checkout. www.eargasm.com/ Glowtronics - Custom slip mats - you already love the WIV branded slipmat, but think, you can make your own! Get 15% off using the code: WOMENINVINYL15 at www.glowtronics-store.com/ Nugen Audio - Innovative, intuitive, award-winning professional audio plugins and software for all your creative music producing and sound design needs! Use code WOMENINVINYL for 20% off at check out: https://nugenaudio.com/womeninvinyl/ Vinyl Revolution Record Show - Attend one of the longest running record shows out there. 55 dealer tables filled with vendors from all over the east coast and tons of rare and collectible vinyl records! Find more at: https://www.instagram.com/vinylrevolutionrecordshow/ Want to be a sponsor too? Email us: info@womeninvinyl.com As always, join the conversation on Instagram or send us a note at: MEDIA@womeninvinyl.comCheck out www.womeninvinyl.com for past episodes, the store, job board, and the growing library of resources!Don’t forget to like, subscribe and give us a review on your favorite podcast delivery method! You can also contribute to furthering our mission at https://www.patreon.com/womeninvinylWhere you’ll find all of the B-Sides, Deep Cuts and amazing extras, including longer episodes and contribute to the creation of scholarships and educational opportunities to further the demystification and infiltration of more Women and Non-Binary identifying humans into the Vinyl Making Space!

She's a prime example of someone who's worked hard and prepared herself to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities. We talk with Jett Galindo about her work, her education, and her career thus far.

Take 2! The much anticipated second part of our Tech Talk, with Jett Galindo Women in Vinyl board member and mastering engineer at the Bakery in Los Angeles. We resume our conversation about mastering, lacquer and lathe cuts, industry legends, WAVs and all things vinyl! You’ll be a bit lost if you haven’t checked out Part One, so go on... we’ll wait! Thank you to Witch Prophet for the use of her brand new song - Leilani https://witchprophet.bandcamp.comhttps://www.witchprophet.comhttps://www.heartlakerecords.comCheck out Jett’s papers on Mastering for Isotope:Isotope - Mastering articlehttps://www.izotope.com/en/learn/mastering-for-vinyl-tips-for-digital-mastering-engineers.htmlWe lost industry legend Al Scmidt the week that we recorded, please read about his life and accomplishments here - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_SchmittThis episode was produced by Women in Vinyl!The Women in Vinyl Store is live! https://womeninvinyl.com/store/As always, join the conversations on Instagram or send us a note at MEDIA@womeninvinyl.comCheck out www.womeninvinyl.com for past episodes and the amazing archive of interviews. Don’t forget to like, subscribe and give us a review on your favourite podcast delivery method!You can also contribute to furthering our mission at: https://www.patreon.com/womeninvinylWhere you’ll find all of the B-Sides, Deep Cuts and amazing extras, and help us start a not for profit to further the demystification, education and infiltration of more Women and Non-Binary identifying humans into the Vinyl Making Space!

In this week’s episode, Jenn and Robyn are joined by WiV Board Member - Jett Galindo, to talk lacquer cutting and mastering. Jett is one of the mastering engineer’s at The Bakery in Los Angeles! She is one of the hardest working women in the record business, and graciously joins us to talk everything about lacquers, lathes, mastering and the sorcery that is half speed record cutting. We talk about her tremendous drive, relocation, and working with legends. This episode has so much… we had to break it into two! Make sure you like and subscribe so you don’t miss our second episode with Jett. Thanks as always to Arc Of All for our intro and outro musicThank you to Space Queen - for the use of their new song Battle Cry!https://wearespacequeen.bandcamp.com/Check out Jett’s papers on Mastering for Izotope:Izotope - Mastering articlehttps://www.izotope.com/en/learn/mastering-for-vinyl-tips-for-digital-mastering-engineers.htmlWe lost industry legend - Al Scmidt - the week that we recorded, please read about his life and accomplishments here - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_SchmittThis episode was kindly produced by Black Circle Studios. The Women in Vinyl Store is live too! https://womeninvinyl.com/store/As always, join the conversations on Instagram or send us a note at MEDIA@WomenInVinyl.ComCheck out www.womeninvinyl.com for past episodes and the amazing archive of interviews. Thanks so much as always to Black Circle Studios, Peluso Microphones and Red Spade RecordsDon’t forget to like, subscribe and give us a review on your favourite podcast delivery method!You can also contribute to furthering our mission at https://www.patreon.com/womeninvinylWhere you’ll find all of the B-Sides, Deep Cuts and amazing extras, and help us start a not for profit to further the demystification, education and infiltration of more Women and Non-Binary identifying humans into the Vinyl Making Space!

Los Angeles-based mastering engineer and vinyl cutter, Jett Galindo of The Bakery, has worked on albums spanning a wide array of genres and artists--Jamila Woods, the La La Land OST, Barbra Streisand, Weezer, to name a few. Graduating with summa cum laude honors from Berklee College of Music, Jett joined the famed Mastering Lab in 2013 as the sole right-hand woman to pioneer mastering engineer Doug Sax. She worked on various notable vinyl releases including Pink Floyd’s final album “Endless River”. Most recently through The Bakery, Jett has helped pave the way for the growing audiophile releases in the video game industry, mastering award-winning releases such as Lena Raine's Minecraft: Nether Update OST and Rozen & Reven's Legend of Zelda "Children of Termina" album. Outside of mastering, Jett also serves as a contributing writer for various trade publications and organizations (iZotope’s LEARN portal, Women in Sound, SoundGirls, etc.).  

On this episode of The Art of Music Tech Podcast we interview mastering engineer, Jett Galindo. Her past clients include Weezer, La La Land Soundtrack, Barbra Streisand and more! We visit The Bakery mastering facility on Sony Pictures lot in Culver City while in town for NAMM! She discusses her journey from the Philippines to Boston to NYC to LA in the mastering world! She also breaks down how she mastered our own music that we had her master! Jett's Work The Bakery: https://thebakery.la/ https://www.instagram.com/bakerymastering/ https://www.facebook.com/bakerymastering https://twitter.com/bakerymastering https://www.facebook.com/jett.galindo Loud Silence (23dB Productions music that Jett Galindo Mastered) “Z” https://youtu.be/fel_CxBTUig Loud Silence (23dB Productions) "Deep In The Sea" https://youtu.be/ZgFesXXAOwg Topics and Gear Discussed https://www.facebook.com/aegisband/ http://atcloudspeakers.co.uk/ https://www.manley.com/ https://www.fabfilter.com/ https://www.izotope.com/en/products/master-and-deliver/ozone.html www.soundgirls.org Show 23dbProductions Some Love and Check Out the Links Below! The Art of Music Tech Podcast Podbean: https://theartofmusictech.podbean.com/ The Art of Music Tech Podcast iHeartRado: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-art-of-music-tech-podcast-29063490/ The Art of Music Tech Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46gDq1TkQTkQfipjmStw2f Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-music-tech-podcast/id1344600426?mt=2 The Art of Music Tech Podcast YouTube: https://youtu.be/olUTxrfhg8M Follow and like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/23audio/ Instagram: @23dbproductions Tweet Us: @23dbproductions For more content check out our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3UhWucbZWyCftr3ELbQ8bg