https://simonoto.com/blog/ Music production insights, studio sessions, and technique tips from Oakland funk producer Simon Keyser Petty. en-us simonoto@gmail.com simonoto@gmail.com Wed, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://simonoto.com/blog/behind-belldingthing.html https://simonoto.com/blog/behind-belldingthing.html Wed, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT A deep dive into the 45-second opener of Ch.1. Bell sound design, groove construction, mixing strategy, and what this intro means for the EP's arc. simonoto@gmail.com Production Behind-the-Scenes https://simonoto.com/blog/new-ep-release.html https://simonoto.com/blog/new-ep-release.html Wed, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Behind-the-scenes look at the Simonoto Ch.1 EP production: arrangement decisions, gear, mixing techniques, and the Oakland funk producer's creative process. simonoto@gmail.com Production Music https://simonoto.com/blog/behind-the-mix.html https://simonoto.com/blog/behind-the-mix.html Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Funk production techniques: how Oakland producer Simon Keyser Petty uses stereo imaging, compression, and EQ to create depth and movement in groove-based music production. simonoto@gmail.com Mixing Music Production https://simonoto.com/blog/production-workflow.html https://simonoto.com/blog/production-workflow.html Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Music production workflow guide from an Oakland funk producer: from initial sketch through arrangement, recording, mixing, and mastering. Tools, techniques, and decision-making. simonoto@gmail.com Workflow Music Production