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Dan Malsch: Making Mixes With Clarity
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- Master Your Mix Podcast
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- Feb 11, 2026
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- 4705
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Summary
Dan Malsch is a highly respected mixer and audio engineer with over two decades of experience helping artists bring their creative vision to life. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and deep musical sensibility, he has worked with everyone from emerging indie bands to internationally recognized acts. With a strong foundation in both the technical and artistic sides of audio production, Malsch has built a reputation for clean, powerful mixes that preserve the emotion and authenticity of the performance, particularly in rock and metal. His work spans mixing, mastering, sound design, and immersive audio, where he continues to push his craft forward. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with renowned producers and mixers, including Andy Wallace, David Bendeth, Toby Wright, Jim Morris, Ross Hogarth, and many others. In addition to his studio work, Malsch is a mentor to aspiring engineers, sharing his knowledge through workshops and educational programs. His projects have received both critical and commercial acclaim, including two Grammy nominations for his work with Ghost, solidifying his reputation as a go-to engineer in modern music production. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Overcoming self-doubt Investing in your craft/skills How to network properly Lessons learned from working with Andy Wallace Co-mixing Why he doesn’t use drum busses His master bus chain Being consistent with the gear you use Why it’s smart not to use extreme panning all the time Creating movement and excitement with automation The strategic ways he uses mono and stereo busses Being mindful of noise in plugins The importance of getting your hearing checked Why gear doesn’t matter The challenges of working with artists who don’t commit to their tones To learn more about Dan Malsch, visit…