THE BEST Newsletter for working audio Pro's: https://www.panoramamastering.com.au/newsletter 🎧 Featuring: @Noah_Cronin🎛️ Hosted by: @panorama_mastering In this episode of LoudAF.Club, Grammy-nominated reggae mixer Noah Cronin joins Nicholas Di Lorenzo to unpack what it really takes to mix reggae at the highest level — from fat, punchy low-end to preserving emotional feel without sacrificing clarity or loudness. We dive into:- Mixing reggae for both feel and translation- Building trust with artists who self-produce- Navigating demo-itis, revisions, and energy burnout- Touring, mixing, and running a studio — all from Hawaii- Why niching down didn't limit Noah’s career — it expanded it- The philosophies behind breath control, vocal production, and mix taste Whether you’re an engineer looking to carve out your niche or just love behind-the-scenes insights from some of the best in the game — this one’s for you. 00:00 - Intro: From Hawaii to Grammy Noms  01:10 - How Nicholas and Noah first collaborated  02:21 - Balancing low-end feel vs loudness in reggae  03:59 - When songs are recorded on buses or in hotels  05:09 - What reggae mixes need to feel “right”  06:05 - Choosing feel vs technical perfection  07:13 - Navigating creative trust with artists like Collie Buddz  08:47 - How demo-itis impacts the mix  10:59 - Matching the artist’s headspace before mixing  13:22 - What reggae artists want in their mixes  14:36 - How breaths affect vocal mixing in reggae  15:53 - Vocal breath control trick using RX  17:26 - Mixing philosophy: tools vs taste  18:26 - Why Noah chose to niche into reggae  20:14 - Blending vintage tone with modern techniques  21:16 - Does Noah want to mix other genres too?  22:22 - The global reggae community and its growth  24:23 - Reggae’s emotional universality  25:23 - The emotional role of low-end in mixes  26:47 - Advice for mixers struggling with niching  27:34 - Staying in Hawaii vs moving to LA  29:15 - Bringing high-level mixing to your community  30:53 - What Noah learned from working with new artists  32:31 - Learning from the outside in  33:01 - Noah’s origins as a producer  34:59 - Supporting artists beyond just mixing  36:10 - Building Noah’s website and online presence  37:40 - Balancing studio work, live sound, and touring  39:49 - Saying no: the challenge of scheduling  41:36 - Conserving energy while mixing  43:07 - How many mixes per month Noah does  44:27 - The emotional energy of delivering great mixes  46:33 - Burnout, boundaries, and long-term sustainability  48:00 - Why beginners need to hear more than plugin tips  49:31 - Outro: Collaboration, trust, and gratitude