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In this episode, we dive into the world of Gundam model kit building with Newton Lee, aka @Tidalwave. He shares his journey from childhood hobbyist to a builder blending engineering precision with artistic expression. Whether you're into Gunpla model kit building, panel lining, or just looking for Gunpla beginner’s guide tips — this episode is for you.

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00:00 Intro

03:03 About 3D Character Accelerator

03:50 Introduction of Newton Lee

04:31 Getting into Gunpla

07:06 Build time?

07:18 "Gunpla is Freedom"

07:29 What is Gunpla?

07:42 Like Pokémon = Pocket Monsters

08:29 I go all out

10:10 What are mods and why so long?

11:33 Kit Bashing - Mix and Match Pieces

12:20 Stick with Universal Joints

13:33 You only do Gundam Model Kits?

14:08 Why Bandai is best

14:37 First Kit from your Dad?

15:48 Cleaning Old Kits

16:12 Do kits come with paint?

17:14 How to paint without bleeding over

18:47 Custom painting?

19:31 What is a Compressor?

21:06 Value in working on older kits?

24:16 Why companies update model kits

25:56 Handle Name: Freedom Gundam

26:17 Known in forums?

27:21 Ever recognized in public?

28:15 Life Goal - Be recognized for your work

28:25 What were you doing before?

29:19 Build arcade sticks too?

30:08 20 years of Gundam building

31:28 Hugo won Bandai competition

32:31 I've leveled up

34:38 10-year kit challenge

35:12 Differences in new mold grades

38:23 Are models standard size?

40:08 Rise of third-party companies

41:10 How big is the model kit community?

42:19 Social media changed everything

43:14 Thoughts on 3D printing

43:47 CG background & model printing

44:50 3D printing in community

45:48 Printing original designs

46:22 What if we collaborated?

48:50 Original ideas vs. kitbashing

52:35 Kit-building steps explained

55:51 Still building? Managing time

56:51 PM skills help

57:18 Don’t force a schedule

58:49 Too hard on self

59:47 Future of model kit building?

1:02:41 Advice for aspiring builders

1:15:39 Learn more about 3D Character Accelerator

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The Evolution of a Hitmaker - Joe Public's Kevin Scott On His Journey from Stage to Studio

Guest:

Kevin Scott (Former Member of Joe Public)

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In today's episode, we sit down with Kevin Scott, a renowned musician best known for his work with the legendary New Jack Swing group Joe Public. Kevin takes us on a journey from his early childhood experiences with music to his rise in the industry, highlighting the key moments that shaped his career.

We’ll explore how Kevin’s passion for music led him to master the bass, his time playing in local bands, and how those experiences eventually evolved into the formation of Joe Public. He shares insights on what set their music apart, their breakthrough success with Live and Learn, and what it was like competing on the charts with icons like Michael Jackson and Mariah Carey.

Kevin also discusses his collaborations with Nas and Jay-Z, detailing how those opportunities came about and the role networking played in his career. We’ll talk about his recent projects, including his work with AI-driven music technology and how he continues to evolve as an artist in today’s ever-changing music landscape.

Lastly, we’ll touch on Kevin’s advice for aspiring musicians, the importance of understanding the craft of mixing and production, and his thoughts on how accessibility in music production has changed the industry.

00:00 Intro

01:56 Overview

03:00 About the host

04:22 Introduction of Kevin Scott

05:08 How you got into music

08:56 Getting into a band

11:04 Deciding to go big as Joe Public and Members

16:59 Musical Influence Growing Up

21:04 What was it like competing with Michael Jackson

22:30 What set your music apart from other groups at the time

24:13 How do you feel about the impact of "Live and Learn" over the years

25:17 Collaborated with Other Artist like Nas and Jay Z

27:06 What have you been working on lately

29:10 What key lessons you have learned

30:44 Any advice to aspiring artists

32:31 What is it like today to get your music heard by the world

35:03 YouTube is great but signal from the noise

38:28 Talking about the gear for your track

41:10 Wave Factory's Trackspacer

41:35 Kevin Use TrackSpacer for Kicks and 808

42:26 Setup sessions to group by VCA before final mix bus

44:06 Parallel Processing

44:56 What are some of the plugins you like to use

46:06 God Particle

48:43 Stock Plugins

49:43 SSL vs Neve Sound

50:00 I usually do Universal Audio but Waves when I don't have enough DSP

50:14 I use Fairchild but it is 50K for the real hardware

50:41 Even if you could afford it can you afford a tuned room

51:27 How I mix in Pro Tools Sessions

53:12 I take your recommendations seriously

53:27 The VSX headphones

54:49 His sample kit plug (Electric Touch - Sample kit)

55:57 AI Music Generator

57:08 Electric Touch - Sample kit

59:31 His take on AI

01:00:05 Recording at specific studios for the sound

01:01:52 ProAnywhere did some tracks for Kevin and Grammy Award Winning Engineer did some

01:03:21 Problem you faced before you started working with ProAnywhere

01:04:45 Smart people find someone that can do it

01:05:20 I didn't have the knowledge to mix

01:09:30 Even your stuff helped me get better

01:10:31 You don't know what you don't know

01:16:08 Emulation sounds like analog but you need to know what you are doing

01:16:41 Problem with YouTube surfing

01:20:40 Thank you

01:21:05 Learn more about Music Mixology: Templates