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Welcome 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
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Chapters

00:00 Opening Credits
00:27 re-Introduction
03:55 The Art Of Handling An Encore Appearance
04:36 Maor's Early Influences
06:22 The Responsibility Of The Final Step
08:46 Maor's Path To Becoming A Masterer
11:03 It's All Abut Control
16:48 Mastering Techniques and Equipment
18:13 Remixes and Remasters and Represses and Reissues
23:20 Expectations
25:21 The Importance of Testimonials
30:11 The Art Of The Bad Answer
34:38 Maor Appelbaum x Hendyamps
42:06 Mario's Question Corner
50:56 Client Relationships and Business Strategies
54:47 Art and Mastering Process
59:58 Emerging Talent in Mastering
01:03:08 Personal Music Preferences and Work-Life Balance
01:07:33 End Credits
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