The Dr. Mix Story (Anthony Interviews Doctor Mix)

[@donniecatalano]

2 great people in the same room at the same time. Wonderful

[@JOSEPHXsMusic]

Two men passionate about music and synthesizers, amazing content!

[@ElBeeEss]

So good to hear Claudio's whole story. I love that he hasn't lost an ounce of his childhood enthusiasm; it's so appealing seeing the joy that shines right out of him when he's making music.

[@Doctormix]

🕺🙌

[@galaxeer]

Let us always be aware what a genius Michael Jackson was and how he inspired so many ladies and gentlemen in order to create such incredible music for us. ..thank you all who contributed with their hearts and souls...❤❤❤ And thanks to Claudio and Anthony who made me think about it ....peace

[@christopherjansen5135]

I love Dr. Mix. He’s the Sponge Bob SquarePants of the music industry. Energetic, super-smart and so nice! Thanks for interviewing him.

[@pauleugene8286]

Claudio comes across as a sincere, fun person. That can't be faked! I love his playing, and love for music! Great video!

[@Doctormix]

ohhh thank you man! 🙏 I appreciate it

[@PersonManManManMan]

1:25 That was very wholesome welcome with hands wide open, awesome stuff

[@BrianStevens-n2z]

This isn’t an interview….it’s an interrogation. 😂

[@TheGazBass]

I don't own a synth. I'm a bass player, but I simply CANNOT STOP WATCHING THESE VIDEOS! Anthony & Dr Mix are just an incredible wealth of music knowledge it's impossible to look away. Thank you both for the vast insight and enthusiasm you share these secrets with. Even as experts, you can tell these two are forever students, zero ego & thirsting for knowledge, that's how we should all strive to be!

[@quantize]

its music knowledge, process, attitude, its a wonderful example of how successful people can be down to earth and open.

[@TVDentouLiam]

same here i used to play the guitar fyi

[@PebblesChan]

Claudio’s KZbin delay worked in his favour; it allowed the Internet speed, video resolutions and tools to improve to make fantastic quality productions.

[@hawk194]

What a fantastic conversation between two amazing people. Really interesting to hear Claudio's story. Anthony is a good interviewer too. Very natural and engaging.

[@RaniOsnat]

First of all, Anthony is just a great interviewer - attentive and inquisitive. I loved Claudio’s childhood story because it’s similar to mine… except I ended up not doing music as a career, but I could have… I also had people who recognized my talents and made some money while in high school programming synths.

[@joseignaciovivas4372]

Anthony seems to me very intelligent.

[@pimbrokken]

I watch KZbin everyday. This is the best video I have seen ever. This should be done to lots of famous youtubers of whom we don't know their personal stories. It lets both Dr Mix and Anthony shine at their brightest.

[@enricopallazzoofficial]

Amazing interview and, finally, we had a chance to understand the man behind Doctor Mix. Thanks again Anthony for those videos

[@trstack]

Wow, thanks for changing my perspective. I haven’t been a fan of “Dr. Mix” but the backstory and real conversation changed my view.

[@-thetapestream-channel1808]

yes ,because in Italy we like to loose our finest artists and musicians ....grande Claudiooo!!!

[@culttelevision]

This is a great Italian diasporic collab . Claudio and Anthony Unite ! Artistic visas should be made easier for promising talent .

[@ModePhaser]

Instantly one of my favorite synth channels on YT. Thank you for all your insight Anthony! Cheers!

[@MuzixMaker]

Anthony, you’re really a good interviewer. Please do more as time and interest allows.

[@PutItAway101]

Very good interview. Insightful questions and you let him answer them. Professional interviewers could learn from this!

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

@12:30 makes sense he was always using media / Television for the influence from the get go - that's awesome to hear.

[@Mr_A_Mia]

Claudio brings so much joy to making and exploring music. Im glad he’s made it to this wonderful channel.

[@gps4l184]

The start of the interview reminds me of when I started, and people asked if I was tone deaf. My ears needed training, also because I had back then no idea about scales. After a month of six, while refusing to give up, something went pop in my head, and I started to hear if I was in tune or not. :)

[@gmazza67]

Dreamed Conversation, dreamed job, dreamed guys, dreamed synth...thanks for these contents & never stop it please :) !

[@therealmattmann]

Anthony and Claudio...in the SAME video....WOW! Just WOW!!

[@allenpaley]

One of my favourite things about The Doctor is that he inspires aspiration to improve as a musician. Anyone with a few hundred or a few thousand dollars can buy the same synthesizer that he showcases in his videos, but to make it sound good and do it in style requires skill and discipline. Dr. Mix shows how synthesizers are not just toys that go Bing bong but actual instruments of sonic magic.

[@geekazoid47]

Claudio is a delight. Thanks for getting him to tell us his story.

[@KevanGregory7]

I’ll say this too: When Claudio talked about being happiest as a kid in his bedroom playing synths and simple multi-tracking with tape machines, that was my life as a teenager too. Ear training like that is time well-spent, when you can hear to a level of detail that goes over the heads of many others. To be able to listen to a complex song, and dissect out all its components, as though you have virtual mute buttons in your head, is magic! A great skill. And Dr Mix and I both have that skill. I better go buy some orange shirts and start making content! (my fave colour)😅 I need to be “Claudio exuberant’ too. He’s a rare gem this Italian man!

[@mrkeeny]

Anthony is a great interviewer, should have a million subs! it will come. cheers!

[@KevanGregory7]

So good to get to know you more deeply Claudio. Thanks for agreeing to do this IV. No wonder you are so knowledgeable and talented given your history. Very inspiring!

[@neilloughran4437]

Awesome interview! I remember those Bontempi organs that sounded like they had a vacuum cleaner in them.... what a racket. Claudio has a wonderful personality and a broad range of taste in music.

[@elsongs]

I had one too! I wanted to integrate it with my studio but it's somewhat flatter than A=440.

[@Wagoo]

Good to see Dr. Mix talking like a normal human - I usually can't take his amped up presentation style for most of his videos. He's a talented player though, and the style seems to work for a lot of his subscribers. Great interview, cheers

[@drhoffman]

Great to hear Claudio's story and background!!! Awesome!! Love you guys and your work

[@kimonas70]

Hello from Greece, I am an amateur keyboard and accordion player, both of you are great!

[@bitzclipsmatt214]

I cant remember the last time I've ever watched two amazing musical creators collaborating . Loved this so much.👏👏👏😃

[@gusgarcia4461]

We are so lucky to have these guys around in our lifetime.

[@slimyelow]

10:34 - DM is my Doppelgaenger, except I am Swiss and decided to overstay my student visa in LA by 19 years.

[@kencrisp6333]

Anthony...your interviewing style is genuine and by keeping track of everything Dr. Mix said, you did a great job summarizing his journey multiple times during the course of the interview. You came across not only as a talented interviewer, but as someone who knows their stuff...and knows the business. Dr. Mix, of course, was very interesting and entertaining to listen to. It was long overdue getting to know more about him and seeing that he is talented, honest and humble. I thoroughly enjoy watching him on KZbin and I will be looking for more stuff from you as well! To both of you....GREAT JOB!

[@BuddieOLLi]

i`m from germany. born in 1966 i knew the musical invention from Jarre, Kraftwerk etc. We have good electronic Instruments using bands, like "spliff", " Krupps ", "Propaganda", many more. I´m interested in recording, mostly guitar, but the other instruments i record by myself. Dr. Mix is the person which improve my interesting to dive in the 80s Synth sound. thanks for that. fun is also.

[@jakehendriksen2841]

31:00 Heh, I knew *exactly* what video he meant when he said "Simpson's vs. Star Trek". I had no idea that was "Dr. Mix" who did that until just now. :D

[@Doctormix]

yeeee

[@sahleuq]

40:30 It was great to finally know your history, Doctor Mix 😄. I always wondered who this guy is. Thanks, Anthony, for interviewing him. Great interview. And, BTW, this is the first video I watched on your channel.

[@KedTaczynski]

@46:08 I’ve been telling musician friends this for years, the main stage is now digital, brick and mortar venues are secondary. Great interview Anthony.

[@sujanmusic]

What a great interview - thank you Anthony and Dr. Mix.

[@RayyMusik]

“Another great Italian!“ (Frank Zappa) Thank you, guys. I enjoyed this interview so much!

[@ChrisJones-md9jz]

When I was a kid, I had a Bontempi Chord Organ & later a Commodore Vic-20!

[@cristi_jazz]

For me, a kid in his twenties who plays keyboards, just finished his music college and recently started teaching music as well, this was truly inspirational. Thank you Claudio, thank you Anthony !

[@stumeek6825]

Wow, fascinating interview, brilliant absolutely loved it , great channel Anthony A++++ thank you love from the uk 🇬🇧

[@OzaNAr5laN]

Thanks a lot Anthony for bringing Dr. Mİx's story to us. I hope some day Dr. Mix will bring us your story as well. Stay with music guys ❤

[@billr.2210]

Thank you for delving into the background of one of my favorite Internet personalities

[@robertbox5399]

He started on a Bontempi!!! Press a chord, and they ran out of wind lol!

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

I wonder how many kids got into Keyboard synthesis from Ferris Bueller's day off.. I immediately started to read Keyboard magazine after seeing that in the theatre. I can't remember if I used the casio SK-1 before or after that film.

[@liotier]

The media as a tool vs. the media as the business itself... Dr. Mix isn't alone in not having caught on the latter's opportunity in spite of having had it literally in his own hands: I have been connected to the Internet for more than thirty years and, as many information technology and networking geek, was totally blindsided by the media people who ate us alive. No regrets - surfed another wave !

[@marcoagius6926]

CLAUDIO+ANTHONY= 2 SYNTH WIZARDS!

[@GlennMainMusic]

FANTASTIC 🫶 We love you man ! Thanx for being YOU 😃😃

[@ziggy_zagged]

Claudio has the biggest heart in the world. He is a wonderful person who can only be loved. Thank you Anthony!

[@mojito6629]

Claudio is a very humble person. (With all respect to Anthony Marinelli) He doesn't need somebody at the level of 'Dr. Mix", like Anthony did to Dr.Mix 'pinging',.. to response personally right away when he can. I was amazed once, when he responsed to my comment in Facebook personally, and that was not a very important comment from me either actually, while I understand he is a very busy person. Great person.

[@johnmax5652]

Old School, Full Contact Meeting is Priceless...

[@fredfred2363]

Great interview. Thanks.

[@Davkas]

In the short time I've known about Doctor Mix's channel, I've learned so much and found so much inspiration to create music of my own. It's awesome getting to peek behind the curtain a bit and really get to know Claudio a bit more and hear about his journey of how he got to where he is today. Thanks for a great interview, Anthony!

[@Esperluet]

Stuck in the middle of 2 videos, thanks guys, cannot sleep 😳🤣

[@slimyelow]

I luv Danger Mouse. - He is so much fun and very inspiring.

[@Asmuk]

Anthony, you're such a great interviewer, smart, inteligent; you make sure the interviewee keeps on track, gets the whole story, point inconsistencies to get to the point ("why did you leave Italy?" - "Music was dying" "You just told me it was great").

[@PranaSound-mz5xu]

I came here to see this interview, full of life lessons, and I was moved to tears by how much Quincy Jones presence transposed on this difficult day... Let's keep giving what we synthesize with what we learn. A lot of love involved. Thanks a lot.

[@WilliamAshleyOnline]

Great interview. Or if I were trying to make an impression GREAT INTERVIEW! ! !!

[@Doctormix]

EXACTLY! ! !! 🤣

[@slimyelow]

19:12 Also my all time favorite Musicians. - wow!

[@IrvOrto]

After watching this video, I now see who you are Dr. Mix. And I have to say, I like you a lot. Thank you for sharing with us all who you are. I think you're AWESOME. And Thanks to Anthony Marinelli for his channel. He's AWESOME too.

[@algorix8420]

Man, Claudio's story is so incredible, as an Italian myself i am so inspired right now

[@marc.lepage]

Claudio's success is well deserved, thank you for an interesting interview.

[@Doctormix]

Thank you so much 🙏❤ I appreciate it. 🕺

[@Amenhir1]

I can wholeheartedly state that The Simpsons vs Star Trek is as amazing as it sounds. Well done Dr. Mix.

[@TheKnobCalledTone.]

I'm not a producer (and probably never will be because I lack the talent and motivation lol), but I love Dr. Mix's videos because he's so enthusiastic and is great at explaining stuff. Seems like a cool guy too. Great interview.

[@SaundiHemmo]

Morning coffee with legendary Anthony and Claudio. You should do some more series together!

[@rafaelventura978]

You two guys are amazing!!!! Viva la música!!!!

[@lifeinthailand1983]

Great interview. Claudio is amazing following hom for years now. His knowledge is amazing.

[@EdinJohan]

These two people together! ❤ You are great influences on us all, you give so much! Thank for this moment! 🎉

[@Esperluet]

Charles-Louis Hanon, "Le pianiste virtuose", oh my god 😮

[@Gerald_Daniel]

...what an unexpectedly diverse career!

[@leowalless9328]

Man, I'm so falling in love with these two guys! Anthony is an excellent interviewer. You can really see why he was in such demand as a musician. When there's something to listen to he's very quiet and attentive, but when he has something to say he is well informed and eloquent. He does a really good job of pulling the stories out of Claudio. Such intelligent questions

[@WoodyPianoShack]

wonderful interview anthony & claudio, and thanks for all you both do to entertain to educate us. the biggest surprise, is Dr Mix Junior, we had no idea about that!

[@robthesamplist]

I love these two youtubers have done for a long time...Anthony is such a great natural interviewer! id watch his saturday night show!

[@Hotdogger808]

Great interview. Two masters of their crafts.

[@AnalogX64]

This was a treat. Anthony asked the perfect questions. I'm glad the two of you got together.💖💖💖😁👍

[@SRDhain]

He's a dude! He's blessed that he's followed his heart and just got on with it. Lots of graft (and travel), and he's got to where he is. A great interview, Anthony.👍

[@JohnMoser66]

Both of you are iconic synth maestros! :-)

[@JamesMyddelton]

Great interview - great questions, always wanted to know more about Claudio !

[@DrIIGerMusic]

Finally someone interviewing this great gentleman who gives a lot. 👍🏾 the good bunch

[@Doctormix]

🙏❤

[@electronavalanche]

I really enjoyed the way you conducted this interview. Claudio seems to be a very authentic human being. Thnak you guys!

[@lamsior]

Goshhhh my two favorites music production channels woooow 😁😁😁

[@catalin-ap]

Great talk! Finally, a video where Dr. Mix talks about himself in detail. Also, didn't know he has such a long and difficult to memorize name. :)

[@josesvintagekeys]

It was because of Dr MIx that I started my own KZbin channel - at 59 :-) - Twice I joined his challenges and because of the great reactions I received, I decided to do it. 4 months later I have 2000 subs…which probably has to do with the fact that I own two of the Dr’s favorite synths: Jp8 and CS80. 😅I am grateful for his very positive reactions to my videos - that have jump started my carreer as a YT’er at my age. @anthony marinelli: you have done a great, great interview!

[@Doctormix]

oh wow congratulations!!!! And I'm so glad I tipped you over into making content/ I'm so happy! 🙌

[@Doctormix]

Subbed now

[@josesvintagekeys]

This was really fun: virtual synth dual; KZbin at his best. In your words: social is two way :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZOyfniEjKtlp6Msi=0o7_c1tYNSMpvabT

[@josesvintagekeys]

the opening is on CS80… that does sound better than the Montage hahaha

[@RJATTRILL]

Excellent interviewing. Very enjoyable and interesting.

[@bereantrb]

Anthony, thank you for this. I’m subscribed to you both and had seen Claudio’s video & was looking forward to whatever you had coming. Didn’t expect the interview. It’s important to get the human stories. Enjoyable & thoughtful.

[@svenl.69]

Thank you for giving me that impressions. I really envy you guys for these interesting ways you made. And its really fine that you let the audience take part in it. So well, the only moment of true enlightment for me came after the fall of the berlin wall. When we came out of our eastern holes to create and celebrate a new art of music in the caverns and backyards of Berlin. I really like that you teach the people. I will never have the experience or the gear u have. But i really love watching u sharing some knowledge. Thanks!

[@aftertheendtimes]

Thank you dear Anthony for this interview with Dr. Mix,...

[@VintageGearFreak]

"Talking with people instead of at people" is amazing advice. Thanks so much

[@Hyperbog]

As a Dr. Mix fan I thought this was a great interview. What's also crazy is I recently started following your channel independent of Dr. Mix and it was a pleasant surprise to see Claudio on the channel a few videos back, so this interview coming out of nowhere was a delight. If you have this become a recurring series of interviews maybe Matt Johnson of Jamiroquai could be a future guest? He has a great YT channel as well and is a phenomenal synth player/pianist.

[@morgan8937]

Look forward to it! TY for the awesome content & cya at 7pm UK Edit: Loved the interview. I don't own any analog hardware or vintage synths. I'm very new to music production and just work inside the box with software emulations which are at least getting me closer to the original sounds than perhaps I have any real right to get! I'm finding newfound respect though, for their real deal original counterparts that they're trying to emulate, and the history. Most of all though, I feel honored and even humbled to be sitting in a live chat in the presence of someone who has been so deeply part of that history and contributed so much towards MJ's stratospheric musical successes and beyond. So many fascinating insights that we otherwise might have never known. It also makes my sw synth emulations make so much more sense to me. And relatable with the MJ content. How far we've come that in 2023 that I can follow along at home with Anthony Marinelli techniques that take so many years of experience to acquire. 2 years ago I didn't have the gear to do that. And Arturia software has since introduced me to synths that I didn't even know existed. I don't take the sharing of experience that you have taken years to acquire for granted, I'm here for it and I thank you for the great content.

[@DarrenSangita]

Such a superb interview! Thanks so much for taking time to connect with Dr mix and ask such fantastic questions that that allowed him to share with us so many insights about his musical life. Really appreciate the energy you put into opening up the conversation.

[@funkycochise]

Thank you Claudio and Anthony for this video 💙

[@archieyanson2650]

thank you Anthony, I love Dr.mix, I am a follower of all.his you tube, I do somehow relate to his story, I was so excited watching thisinterview because I am also your fan, ... Experienc e really is the best not only as teacher but also realizing the essence and what is our individual priorities in life, like trial and error....in some parts of his story I did shed tears because I did experience such . ...God bless and good luck to both of you, I am looking forward to watch more of your videos.❤❤❤❤❤

[@Guttalaser]

I'm here from the Claudio's audience (i'm italian like him btw) , and i know your "stellar level" channel tnx to him. Guys... seems like some interesting things can starts from your meeting (well... i mean in a professional and musical and/or social-media way 😆) . If that is correct... that could be one of the most wanderful and inspirational "clash" between two music professional and creativity worlds!!! At least... for all of us "wanna be" musical community! Yeah "wanna be" but... But keep in mind that there are millions of us!!! 😉 BTW... Your Channel is a "diamond mine" Sir! And btw "you don't have to be perfect" as a YT contents creator... 'couse you ARE perfect in every possible substantial way! Because, if a word from the audience can be interesting for you, the real secret ingredient of the Caudio's YT recipe is - in addition to all the "tips and tricks" about the look and the communicatio techniques with the internet audience - is that Caudio is really... really... REALLY (did I already say "really"?) a truly genuine kind of person!

[@francoisbasquin6974]

Again, a very nice video. Very glad to discover Claudio more, thank you Antony. Strangely, Claudio and I had quite a similar beginning. I was in France, and I started with the same Bontempi organ, trying to reproduce the music I can hear on radio and TV. Then I also got a electronic Bontempi, around 10, the cheapest available, but at least 4-5 different sounds and a few rhythms. I wanted to study music, but the school in the small city I was living was too rigid: classical music only, no access to instruments, only theory and reading (yes, I also had the Hannon); I left after 2-3 years, very disappointed. The turning point that makes me getting interest on synths was Oxygene (JM Jarre) and Eye In The Sky by Alan Parsons Project. I sold the Bontempi for a Yamaha PS20, and I purchased my first synth a Yamaha CS01.. Later I worked during several summer to get enough money to purchase a DX7 (with the help of my parents). In 1985, this was THE synth everybody wanted to have. The small town I was living had a recording studio, and we recorded some ads for a local radio: I really loved it. I also got to program the VIC20 at school, and I started to study electronic to understand how synths work. But I was hooked by computers and decided to study and make my living with. Despite I played with multiple bands, and also recorded in studios (I now have my own), music is just a hobby.