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Killer Mike and Fantastic Negrito Engineer Sets Up Shop in Los Angeles with the Lauten Audio EdenAlexandro ‘Migui’ Maloles has had a meteoric rise over the past decade. The four-time Grammy-winning engineer has brought his considerable live and studio engineering chops to bear with artists like Fantastic Negrito, Killer Mike, Daniel Caesar, Lil Dicky, Tate McRae, Doja Cat, E-40, and P-Lo. Having recently relocated to LA to be closer to his clients, Migui has assembled a new studio to accommodate the steady work he keeps getting offered. Looking for versatility in a streamlined setup, he has made the Lauten Audio Eden Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser his studio microphone of choice. 

Being a conduit for artistsLike many engineers, a key element of Migui’s success has been his ability to tap into the artistic worlds of the artists and performers that he works with. His easy-going manner and ability to authentically channel many different styles of music are a natural outgrowth of his innate curiosity. “What makes an artist choose an engineer is based on their ability to curate a creatively comfortable atmosphere,” he said. “Having that openness to create and low-key, positive attitude makes them feel like they can be themselves in the studio.”

“My whole goal is to be as transparent as possible, and I think of myself as being somewhat of an artistic chameleon. I just want to translate for these artists as clearly as possible and bring their interior worlds to life.”

Migui favors streamlined gear setups in his studio. In practice, he often chooses deliberately minimalist signal chains to minimize both the technical and conceptual distance between his artists and their performances.  “The gear is obviously a huge part of the process, and you want to know every inch of what you have,” he said. “When it comes down to the base of it, though, it’s about getting the idea out and if you can get that atmosphere and energy the gear is really just the icing on the cake of that.” 

“Given that, I take what I have really seriously and that’s one of the reasons why I started using the Lauten Eden for vocal performances — it was the perfect platform for that kind of setup.”

Simplicity and versatility Although he now works in major studios around the world, Migui still likes returning to his roots and working in small, minimalist rooms. His studio in LA, which he describes as ‘more of an overdub and finishing room’, has been streamlined for a quick and rewarding recording process. “One thing that I go for when buying gear is versatility,” he said. “What are the things that sound amazing, and I can get a lot out of, quickly? I want the stuff that sounds like butter and is easy to manipulate after the fact.”

“When I needed to pick my main studio mic I knew the Eden would be really good for that and also wouldn’t break the bank, so it was an obvious choice.”

Migui regularly utilizes Eden’s Multi-Voicing switch to give his artists a quick ‘vibe check’, empowering the artist to help find the sound that they want before delivering a performance. The ability to change things up while still maintaining a high-quality baseline sound is ideal for his workflow. “The Eden is always up and ready to go because it’s three different microphones in one with that Multi-Voicing switch,” he said. “There’s a simplicity to using it where I can just get straight to the point, get a few inspiring sounds without any trouble, and process it however we need after the fact. 

“Being able to change the sound up just enough is sometimes the x-factor that makes the artist go for it in the moment, and that’s what we want!”

Despite his success, Migui remains humble and continues to hone his skills and workflow to suit each project. Driven by his own curiosity, he’s always on the lookout for ways to keep his process simple, and inspiring. “At the end of the day I’m relying on my experience and taste to work with these artists and keeping that simplicity and transparency at the forefront of what I do,” he said. “Riding the vibe is so important, and if you do that, you can make some incredible art.” 

About Lauten Audio Lauten Audio is a family-owned maker of original, inspiring microphones. Currently available products include the flagship “Eden” tube microphone, the award-winning “Atlantis” FET condenser microphone, the groundbreaking “Synergy Series” of noise-rejecting condenser microphones, and the new Series Black family of condenser microphones. Lauten Audio and its diverse family of users can be found in studios, on stages, and in homes worldwide.  

 For more information, visit http://www.lautenaudio.com or call 1-877-721-7018. 

German collection society GEMA’s revenues rose 8.4% YoY to $1.38bn in 2023GEMA to distribute $1.17bn to its members and rightsholders worldwide
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Music Industry Trends Q1 2024: TikTok, AI, VR, IPOs, Superfans & MoreWith the first three months of the year just behind us, Jesse Kirshbaum looks at the trends and technology that are already reshaping music and the music industry this year.....
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How to pitch music to editors (for Musicians & Writers!)Music editors can get your music to the ears of your target audience, which can ultimately be a game changer for artists and songwriters. Here are some tested tips on how to nail your pitch and prove your stuff is worth listening to......
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Warner Music will not bid to acquire Believe [Full Statement]Warner Music Group announced on Saturday that it would not bid for independent music conglomerate Believe. No specific reason was given for the shift, but WMG was granted access to Believe financial data to guide their bid two weeks ago.....
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Confirmed: Warner Music Group won’t be making a bid for BelieveThe way now appears clear for Denis Ladegaillerie consortium's takeover
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Getting It Done: The Week in D.I.Y. & Indie MusicLast week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers covered how to get to know your fans better, podcasts to help with musician mental health and more.....
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REWIND: The new music industry’s week in reviewLast week was a busy week by any definition; the music industry was no exception, with CD Baby and Downtown Music merging operations, Spotify changing how they allocate royalties the Records , and more.....
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Orange County Music & Dance awarded landmark gift to expand its music education offeringsThe City of Irvine and Orange County Music & Dance (OCMD) came to a landmark agreement providing 35 acres of land for the school to develop a new 70,000 square foot campus, allowing OCMD to double its student body.  

The approval came during today’s Irvine City Council meeting. Irvine will provide OCMD with a $1 per year ground lease for its site for 50 years, with optional extensions totaling 75 years. The lease along with $91 million the City has invested in preparing the land and bringing in utilities signifies one of the largest gifts from a municipality in the U.S. 

OCMD offers the highest quality education, training and performance opportunities for K-12 students and veterans, with an endowed scholarship program that ensures that children who want to attend can do so, regardless of their financial circumstances. 

Construction is expected to begin in January 2025 and is slated to be completed by Fall 2026.  

Sharing the full announcement below and I’d be happy to connect you with OCMD’s Executive Chair and CEO Douglas Freeman, who is the founder of National Philanthropy Day, for more information on what this expansion means for students wanting to learn more about music in the region.  

Renderings of the building can be downloaded HERE! 

From KISS’s $300m deal to Warner’s deadline for a bid on Believe… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days…
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An Independent Musician’s POV on the U.S. TikTok ‘Ban’ [Blake Morgan]“The vast majority of music on TikTok generates virtually no revenue for the musicians who made it," writes musician, entrepreneur, and fierce artist advocate Bllake Morngan, and "even more music on the platform is completely unlicensed (stolen), copied (stolen via AI), or pirated (stolen)"......
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