Production Expert Podcast
Production Expert 361 episodes Sep 28, 2026
Production Expert Podcast offers practical advice for working audio professionals, including mix engineers, music producers, post-production specialists, and studio owners. Each episode covers real workflow decisions, craft technique, industry analysis, and the tools that matter in professional sessions. The show is hosted by the Production Expert team and features credited engineers, producers, and industry specialists as guests. Topics include mixing, music production, post-production, immersive audio, Atmos, DAWs such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and Studio One, plus compression, EQ, session management, and the business of professional audio.
Episodes
Running a Commercial Recording Studio: Vocal Production, Mic Techniques & Client Relationships.
In this edition, Host & audio engineer Ashea is joined by platinum-selling engineer, producer and Moorcroft Studios owner Tom Fox to talk about the day-to-day reality of running a commercial recording studio. Tom has spent around 25 years behind the desk, and he shares the workflow, psychology and practical tricks he has developed while running his Yorkshire based studio.The conversation cover
Why Every Audio Professional Should Care About the EU AI Act: Inside Look at Compliance Requirements, Platform Accountability & Industry Standards
In this edition, Host & audio engineer Ashea is joined by Production Expert Founders Mike Thornton and Russ Hughes & post-production audio engineer Paul Maunder, to address one of the most significant regulatory changes affecting the audio and music production industry: the new EU AI Act. With implementation now in force, this episode cuts through the hype and confusion to explain exactly
The Watercooler Podcast: Grammy-Winning Producers Dom Morley, Matt Lawrence & Adrian Hall on Peer Support, Industry Rates & Why Audio Professionals Need Community to Survive
In this special "Watercooler Podcast" edition, host Ashea is joined by producers and mixers Dom Morley, Matt Lawrence, and Adrian Hall—for a candid conversation about the isolation of solo audio professionals and the critical importance of peer support and collaboration.Dom, Matt, and Adrian have maintained a monthly "water cooler chat" since working together at Metropolis Stud
Rock and Roll Scientists: Flow Studio,Pre-Production Planning, Modern Music Production, AI & Education. (Part 2)
In this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Todd Urban, General Manager at Softube, educator at Passaic County Community College, and creator of the Urban Sound Studio YouTube channel. With over 30 years of experience in audio production, Todd discusses Softube's philosophy of being "rock and roll scientists," the evolution from Console One to the groundbreaking Flow Studio hardware,
Krotos CEO Orfeas Boteas Addresses Community Backlash: Why Video to Sound Released for Adobe, Not DAWs, Misleading Marketing, Social Media Backlash & How the Company Plans to Support Audio Professionals in 2026
In this Production Expert Podcast Special Edition, Mike Thornton, co-founder of Production Expert invites Orfeas Boteas, founder and CEO of Krotos, and Matthew Collins, head of product, to address significant community concerns following the release of Video to Sound integration for Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.This candid conversation tackles difficult questions about the company's
Rock and Roll Scientists: Softube's Todd Urban on Pre-Production Intention, Philosophy & Facilitated Creative Momentum for Tracking and Mixing (Part 1).
In this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Todd Urban, General Manager at Softube, educator at Passaic County Community College, and creator of the Urban Sound Studio YouTube channel. With over 30 years of experience in audio production, Todd discusses Softube's philosophy of being "rock and roll scientists," the evolution from Console One to the groundbreaking Flow Studio hardware,
From Tomorrowland to Broadcast: Pieter Doms & Mark Gittins on Building the AREAL SR1 Headphones, Upmix Algorithms & Why Binaural HRTFs Are Limiting
In this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Mark Gittins, immersive audio engineer and owner of SenSound studios, currently working on broadcast for a major international football tournament, and Pieter Doms, co-founder of AREAL Technologies from Belgium. Together they discuss the invention and development of immersive audio monitoring technology, the AREAL SR1 headphones, and how spatial audio is
QUIZ TIME: How Well Do You Know Your World Cup Music?
Quiz Time! In this podcast episode, immersive audio engineer Mark Gittins joins Ashea from Kansas City to go head-to-head with AREAL co-founder and audio engineer Pieter Doms for our World Cup Music Quiz.England vs Belgium just took on a new, immersive meaning!
How AI is Ruining Dialogue Production: Award-Winning Producers on Descript, Pacing Loss & Preserving Audio Craft
In this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Eloise Whitmore and Tony Churnside, award-winning sound designers and co-founders of Naked Productions, for a frank discussion on how AI tools like Descript are fundamentally changing audio production—and not always for the better. Eloise and Tony address the critical issue of how AI-assisted editing is eroding the art of natural dialogue pacing, how youn
Radio Drama Production & Sound Design: Award-Winning Producers Eloise Whitmore & Tony Churnside on Location Recording, BBC Dramas & The Skewer
In this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Eloise Whitmore and Tony Chernside, co-founders of Naked Productions, an award-winning sound design and audio production company specializing in BBC radio dramas and acclaimed audio content. Eloise won the Radio Sound Designer and Producer of the Year award in 2013, and Tony is a multi-award-winning sound designer and technical producer behind the acclaim
No More Labels. Grammy Winning Mixer & Producer Matt Lawrence On The Music Industry For Studios, Artists & Labels In 2026 Part 2
In this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Matt Lawrence, a Grammy Award-winning mixer, producer, and engineer who has worked on some of the most influential records of the past 20 years. In this first part of a two-part conversation, Matt discusses his journey into the audio industry, his perspective on the current state of the music industry in 2026, and how the landscape has changed for studios
No More Labels. Grammy Winning Mixer & Producer Matt Lawrence On The Music Industry For Studios, Artists & Labels In 2026
In this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Matt Lawrence, a Grammy Award-winning mixer, producer, and engineer who has worked on some of the most influential records of the past 20 years. In this first part of a two-part conversation, Matt discusses his journey into the audio industry, his perspective on the current state of the music industry in 2026, and how the landscape has changed for studios
Smash Hit- Recording Adele's 'Hello' & Tony Visconti/Toontrack's 'Drumopolis' at Metropolis.
"Behind some of the world's greatest hits lies a great question: does constraint breed genius? In this Podcast Edition, Drummer Steven Gilchrist (Graham Coxon, The Damned, and Boney M) and Grammy winning engineer Liam Nolan (Rihanna, Stormzy, the Black Eyed Peas) sit down with our Host Ashea to reveal the behind-the-scenes of Adele's 'Hello,' the meticulous process behind
Women In Audio: Why The Numbers Are Falling, With Nana Ayebi-Kwakye
The number of women working as audio engineers and music producers is falling, not rising. Ashea is joined by British-Ghanaian producer, rapper and author Nana Ayebi-Kwakye to discuss why the gap is widening, where the signs of hope are, and the thinking behind her children's book Delasi On A Mission, written to show young girls that the studio is a place they belong.Women In Audio: Why The N
Not Just For Guitarists! The Fender Studio Rebrand & The Future Of DAWs (With Fender/PreSonus)
DescriptionIn this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Arnd Kaiser, Product Designer Strategist at Fender Musical Instruments, and Tony Carridi, Global Revenue and Go-To-Market Executive at Fender PreSonus. Together they discuss the strategic rebrand of Fender Studio, exploring what this evolution means for music producers, audio engineers, and musicians using Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) softwa
How Well Do You Really Know Your Guitars/Synths? Quiz Time
In this episode Ashea is joined by Arnd Kaiser and Tony Cariddi of Presonus/Fender for a tense guitar and synth quiz designed to really test your abilities. If you fail it's worth thinking long and hard about your career choice because you're likely an impostor ;) Enjoy!
The Lord Of The Strings- Emmy Winning Composers Discuss Composing For Film & TV (Part 2)
DescriptionIn this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Stephen Gallagher, an Emmy Award-winning composer and music editor with credits on major film and television productions, and Tilman Sillescu, creative director, co-founder, and principal composer at Sonuscore. This is Part 2 of the Lord Of The Strings, continuing their in-depth exploration of professional film and television scoring.In this ep
The Lord Of The Strings- Emmy Winning Composers Discuss Composing For Film & TV (Part 1)
DescriptionIn this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Stephen Gallagher, an Emmy Award-winning composer and music editor with credits on major film and television productions, and Tilman Sillescu, creative director, co-founder, and principal composer at Sonuscore. Together they explore the craft of composing for film and television, diving deep into orchestration techniques, string articulation, m
Producer Lunch Talk: Compressors, Mix Translation & Working Backwards with Chic's Richard Hilton & Steve DeMott"
DescriptionIn this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Richard Hilton, an award-winning producer and engineer who has worked extensively with Nile Rodgers and Chic, and Steve DeMott, Grammy-nominated producer and engineer from the acclaimed Tribe Collective. Together they dive deep into compression techniques, mixing workflows, and the art of working backwards in music production.The proportion of
How Well Do You Really Know Your Compressors? Quiz Time
Today on the Production Expert Podcast, Ashea puts Richard Hilton and Steve De -Mott's compression trivia knowledge to the test.So how did you do you? Let us know.About Our Guests:Steve DeMott: Producer, engineer, songwriter, and musician who has worked with the Grammy nominated Tribe collective Richard Hilton: Musician and producer well known for his work with Nile Rodgers and Chic
Professional Mixing in Stereo & Atmos: Grammy-Winning Mixer Andrew Scheps on Workflow, Impostor Syndrome & Industry Insights (Part 2)
DescriptionIn this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Andrew Scheps, a three-time Grammy Award-winning mixer and producer, for Part 2 of their in-depth conversation about professional mixing in the era of immersive audio. Building on the discussions from Part 1, Andrew delves deeper into practical techniques for mixing in Atmos and spatial audio formats, with particular focus on the unique challen
Professional Mixing in Stereo & Atmos: Grammy-Winning Mixer Andrew Scheps on Workflow, Impostor Syndrome & Industry Insights (Part 1)
DescriptionIn this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Andrew Scheps, a three-time Grammy Award-winning mixer and producer renowned for his work with iconic artists and his expertise in both stereo and immersive audio mixing. In this candid conversation, Andrew discusses his career journey, his approach to mixing in Atmos, his creative workflow, dealing with difficult clients, navigating impostor s
The Science of Listening: Psychoacoustics & Immersive Audio Explained (Part Two).
In this week’s episode, Ashea is joined by Hyunkook Lee (Professor of Psychoacoustics and APL founder), Emre Ramazanoglu and Mark Gittins, for part two of The Science Of Listening, where they discuss Psychoacoustics, HRTF, multidimensional audio, virtual reality, the future of immersive in the music and audio industry and what’s in store for VIRTUOSO. About Our Guests:Hyunkook Lee: Professor of au
The Science of Listening: Psychoacoustics & Immersive Audio Explained" (Part One).
For 25 years, Professor Hyunkook Lee has been researching surround sound and immersive audio. Since 2010, his focus has been on height perception—specifically, how we perceive and localize sounds coming from above. His discoveries have fundamentally changed how we approach immersive mixing. One critical finding: time differences don't work in the vertical domain the way they do in stereo. Ins
Windmill Lane Recording Studio Dublin: Inside the Most Legendary Studio in Ireland
Windmill Lane Recording Studios has hosted some of the most significant recordings in music history. But what is it about this legendary Dublin facility that keeps world-class artists and producers returning? In this episode, Tony Perry takes us on a journey through three distinct studios, each with its own character and sonic signature. Studio One—designed by Andy Munro—features a 144-input Neve
Creating A 'Now' Moment With Sync DNA
In this edition Ashea is joined by Mat Pataki and Andreas Pohl from remote collaboration platform Sync DNA. Where they discuss how, Sync DNA is helping audio professionals and artists get in the zone without being in the room together aka the 'Now' moment.About Our Guests:https://www.syncdna.com/ Mat: Chief Architect Mat Pataki is Chief Architect at SyncDNA™. He's built cloud platf
What's The Score? With Stephen Gallagher & Mark Willsher
In this podcast episode Russ Hughes talks film scoring with Stephen Gallagher & Mark Willsher (Lord Of The Rings).Learn More About Stephen Gallagher Here:https://bio.site/StephenGallagherLearn More About Mark Willsher Here:https://bio.site/pin3hotFinds Of The Week:Mark:Apple & Blackberry Bakewell Tart Stephen: A Sunny Place For Shady People by Mariana EnriquezRuss: The Genius Myth by Helen
Production In Paradise- With Sonic Summit
In this episode Ashea is joined by Shane Lavin, founder of Sonic Summit, where they discuss the power that paradise can have on our creative abilities.Learn more about Sonic Summits here:https://linktr.ee/sonic_summit
Let's Get Immersed: With Grammy Winning Immersive Mixer & Producer Justin Gray (Part 2)
In this 2 part interview, Ashea chats with Producer, Musician & Immersive Mix Engineer Justin Grey about his new fully immersive album Immersed.Experience the album and learn more about Justin here:https://justingraysound.com/immersed/
Let's Get Immersed: With Grammy Winning Immersive Mixer & Producer Justin Gray
In this two part interview, Ashea chats with Producer, Musician & Immersive Mix Engineer Justin Gray about his new fully immersive album Immersed.Experience the album and learn more about Justin here:https://justingraysound.com/immersed/Talking Points:Inspiration for the album & The writing processThe expressive use of space (reverb)Connecting audio and visuals to tell a storyCapturing sou
Building A Hybrid Console With SSL X Rack Summing, Plus Yuzu Keycaps And Studio Chairs
James Richmond and the Production Expert team discuss building a hybrid analogue summing using cascading SSL X Rack chassis and used modules, plus Luke Goddard on the PreSonus StudioLive Series III SE. The conversation moves through Yuzu custom Pro Tools keycaps, experimental tape-and-percussion music finds, and a practical discussion of studio chairs, sit-stand desks, and the cost of poor posture
Podcast Short: Self Mastering Doesn't Have To Mean Solo Mastering
In this podcast short, Ashea narrates an article by Luke Goddard about the importance of getting a second opinion, even when ‘solo mastering’.Read The Article Here:https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/self-mastering-doesnt-have-to-mean-solo-mastering
September is arriving.. Is Your Recording Studio Fail Proof? (You may be surprised at this checklist!)
In this edition Ashea and Julian are joined by James Richmond (former SSL) & Production Experts Luke Goddard where they walk through Julians checklist from his blog article: Is Your Studio Resilient ?About Our Guests:James Richmons is a producer/engineer based in Oxfordshire, UK.Production Expert’s very own Luke Goddard. Yes that one!
Podcast Short: Drowning In Ideas
In this podcast short, Ashea narrates an article by Russ Hughes about the dangers of saying yes to everything. Read Along With The Article:https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/drowning-in-ideas-how-audio-pros-can-learn-to-say-no
Preserving Musical History with UAD A-Type
In this edition, Julian & Ashea are joined by Will Shanks and James Santiago of Universal Audio, where they discuss UA’s impact on bringing hardware magic to the digital age.About Our Guests:Will Shanks: Senior Product Designer / Professional PluginsJames Santiago: Senior Product Designer / Guitar ProductsTalking Points:The Secret History of the A-Type ProcessorA-Type processor, and how UA pus
The Art Of Mixing
In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Christian Luther of Playfair Audio, where they discuss tips, tricks and gear to assist mix engineers and producers with their creativity.About Our Guest: Christian Luther:Christian is the founder of Playfair Audio and a seasoned audio software developer from Hannover, Germany. With a background in electrical engineering and years of experience at comp
Podcast Interview: Neurodivergence In The Audio Industry
In this edition Ashea chats to Alex West (music manager, radio presenter for BBC, KM FM and Reprezents Radio in London) about the pros and cons of being Neurodivergent (ADHD and Autistic) while working in the music industry.
The Future Of Music Is Here: Will You Embrace It?
In this episode Ashea and Julian are joined by Auribus CEO Juan Elias and CFO Neal Gustafson where they discuss how AI software is changing the industry, possibly like we've never encountered before. Is it time to embrace change in an ethical way?Talking Points:The AI revolution in the audio industry and why choosing ethical options is so important.A literal game-changer, despite this phrase
Podcast Short: Direct Stream Digital- Unpacking The Mystery
In this podcast short we bring you an informal yet very informative casual chat between Nathaniel Reichman and Mark Donahue of sound mirror on the mysteries of Direct Stream Digital.
Listen To This Podcast- Your Ears Will Thank You For It (With Genelec)
In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Thomas Lund from Genelec and Stephen Wheatley from HearAngel where they discuss the importance of safe listening levels and how to protect our most valuable asset that we have as audio and music professionals... Our Ears.About our guests:Thomas is convenor of the EU working group to prevent hearing loss in music listening and gaming; and researcher at
Interview with Marcello Spooks: Is Delusion The Key To Success?
In this podcast episode, Ashea has a candid chat with Artist, Producer, Singer/Rapper, youth mentor and Big Brother UK 2024 runner up Marcello Spooks, about tough beginnings inspiring creativity, being under immense public scrutiny and whether, being 'delulu' the 'solulu' to making your best work. Listen To Marcellos New Music Here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y7BLmHCX9AK
The New Era Of Remote Recording
In this edition Ashea and Julian are joined by Source Elements technical co-founder and CEO Rebekah Wilson and principal inventor and co-founder, Robert Marshall, where they deep dive into the beginnings, the middle and the future of Source Elements, and why it's at the forefront of seamless, stress free remote recording.About Our Guests:Robert Marshall: Principal inventor and co-founder, ove
Things We Love Right Now (And Things We Don't)
In this edition, Julian and Ashea are joined by Grammy winning producer/engineer and extremely tired touring musician William Wittman and engineer/producer & indie label owner Steve DeMott, where they discuss the latest things they love and perhaps don't love so much in audio right now.
Podcast Short: Three Crucial Creative Lessons from Netflix's Daring Drama Adolescence
In this podcast short Ashea narrates an article by Russ Hughes discussing the genius creative work behind the Netflix show Adolescence.Click here to follow along with the article:
Podcast Short: Three Music Technology Predictions That Never Came True
In this podcast short Ashea narrates an article by Russ Hughes, discussing the disastrous predictions about the audio and music tech industry that have yet to come true. Read The Article Here:https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/three-music-technology-predictions-that-never-came-true
Starting An Audio Business in 2025 (What We´d Do Differently)
In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Korey Pereira, Mike Thorne and Reid Caulfield, where the guests unpack what they believe helped them develop such successful careers so far, along with sharing some no-nonsense advice about what they would do differently if they were to build an audio business from scratch in 2025. About Our Guests:Korey Pereira is a Dialogue Editor and Sound Supervis
Podcast Short-Why I Only Use Pro Tools As My DAW Of Choice
In this podcast short, Julian explains why, unlike some audio pros (who use different DAWs for different tasks such as writing vs mixing) he only uses Pro Tools. Link to the Article:https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/why-i-only-use-pro-tools-as-my-daw-of-choice
Sampling In TV & Film- Then, Now & How.
In this edition, Julian & Ashea are joined by sound designer, re-recording and score mixer Roger Guerin and Production Expert founder Russ Hughes, where they delve into the past and present of sampling for TV & Film, and discuss industry tips for professional and aspiring sound designers & producers. Talking Points:A history of sampling.Present day sampling practices.Tips and industry
Podcast Short - Mental Illness In The Creative Sector- Part 2
In this podcast short, Ashea narrates an article by Russ Hughes, where he delves into his experience with depression and anxiety. Creative people are more likely to experience mental health issues, partly due to the immense pressure we are often put under, so it´s important to take time for ourselves to reflect and be attentive to our mental and physical health. The holidays can be a good time to
Podcast Short - Mental Illness In The Creative Sector- Part 1
In this podcast short, Ashea narrates an article by Russ Hughes, where he delves into his experience with depression and anxiety. Creative people are more likely to experience mental health issues, partly due to the immense pressure we are often put under, so it´s important to take time for ourselves to reflect and be attentive to our mental and physical health. The holidays can be a good time to
Podcast Short- How the Instant Success Narrative Undermines Music and Post Professionals- And How We Can Respond
In this podcast short, Ashea narrates an article by Russ Hughes, on the perils the instant success trend plaguing the audio industry right now, and what we as professionals can do to address it.
How (And Why) Did We End Up Here?
Welcome to the Production Expert podcast. In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by President of the AES Leslie Gaston Bird & audio engineer Ephie De Angelis, where they discuss their journeys into the world of audio and music production. Talking Points:Our journey into audio and productionWhat we get out of itInspiring others- the importance of representation, (you can’t be what you cant
Podcast Short - 5 Skills To Make You A Better Audio Engineer
In this Podcast Short Julian explains his reasons for nominating 5 skills which he thinks every engineer would benefit from learning, and 3 which, while very worthwhile, don't make the list.The original article can be found here and the article by Damien Kearns referenced in the podcast can be found here.
The Amazingly Boring Truth That´s Affecting Your Mixes
Welcome to the Production Expert podcast. In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Andy Bensley & Marcel Schechter of Genelec. Where they discuss why a great listening environment is the best time saver, and how to get the best setup for our individual needs.About Our Guests:Andy Bensley: joined Genelec as Regional Business Development Manager in 2019. Based in the UK, Andy has huge expe
Tips, Tricks and Hot Audio Takes
In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by producer & mega musician Mark Thompson, where they discuss new tips, tricks, and things they generally love (or hate) right now.Talking Points:Good advice or cool production tips you´ve learned that you´d like to share.Plugins or hardware that people need to know about.Finds Of The Week:Julian: Krotos Ambience generatorAshea: Waves CenterMark: Orl
Podcast Short - Has The Home Studio Dream Become A Nightmare?
Russ wonders if all this modern recording technology is actually damaging our creativity rather than enabling us?
How Great Pop Records Are Built: A Songwriting And Production Breakdown
Ashea and Julian are joined by Luke Goddard and Luke Stephen Ramsey to break down what actually makes a record memorable, from Kylie Minogue and Madonna to Charlie XCX, Sam Fender and the 1975. The panel digs into signature sounds, vocal timbre, tempo decisions and the production choices that separate songs that fade from songs that stick. A conversation about craft, taste and why some records sur
Podcast Short - Occam's Razor Is A Powerful Tool In Audio Production
In this podcast short Russ Hughes says; "You are going to come up against all sorts of problems when recording and mixing. Occam’s Razor is an indispensable tool we ignore at our peril."
Does Anyone Actually Care Anymore?
In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Luke Goddard and Paul Maunder, where they discuss tried and tested production rules and ask, does anyone care about that anymore and if so, why?Talking Points:Being in the room with the artist/client, is it still necessary? Does it even matter?Have listeners' ears become accustomed to things like Auto tune, heavy compression, would anyone care if
Podcast Short - How To Get Ahead In Professional Audio When You Hate Marketing
In this podcast short Russ Hughes explores how audio professionals can get ahead in marketing. "I remember being on Zoom call with some of the most respected names in music production some time ago. I was talking about marketing strategies to help them get new clients and to grow their businesses. As we went through the Q&A time and the session drew to a close one of them said; “What we r
Recording Techniques- Capturing The Best Sound At Source
In this edition Julian & Ashea are joined by Miles Fulwider, Producer, Engineer & Educator working extensively in Immersive formats and CEO of ADK Microphones. where they discuss how to take the simplistic, ‘less is more’ approach by capturing the best sound at source. Talking Points:You can’t polish a ****, why capturing the best sound in the recording process will make your life easier
The Colour Vs Transparency Debate
In this edition Julian is joined by William Wittman & Steve DeMott, where they discuss transparency vs colour.Talking Points:Coloured Vs Transparent gear,(mics, etc) when, why and how do you use it?Arguments for and against.Gear recommendations.Recommended by Steve: Q2 AudioFinds of the week:Julian: New IEMsWilliam: youtube channel : Sorted Food Steve: Netflix DocuSeries - Rise of Empires: O
Shifting The Goal Posts In Post Production
In this edition Julian & Ashea are joined by David Barber, President of the Motion Picture Sound Editors. Reid Caulfield, sound editor, mixer & audio consultant in Los Angeles & Alex Gregson, head of audio & Post Production mentor at 344 Audio, where they discuss how to adapt to the shifting goal posts in Post Production.Talking Points:Post Production, post Covid, How has it chang
Immersive Mixing In Post (Lessons For Music Mixers )
In this edition Julian & Ashea are joined by Justin Webster of The Cargo Cult and Mixing Engineer Paul Maunder, where they discuss ways in which we can apply tools used in Post Production to improve our immersive music mixes.Talking Points:What are some techniques that you often hear/use in Post Production that could benefit music mixes?Perfecting the low end, LFE channel. (Subquake)Panni
The Wild Side Of Mixing. Breaking Free From Limiting Schools Of Thought.
In this edition, Julian & Ashea are joined by Noam Levinberg of Safari Pedals & Mark Gittins from Sensound, where they discuss how to break free from outdated schools of thought during the production and mixing process.Talking Points:Wild thoughts on classic studio techniques- what are some new, out there or avant-garde techniques or practices that work well work for you and conversely, wh
The Flow State. Why It's Crucial And How To Stay In It!
In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Grammy Award-winning Producer, Engineer & Musician Chris Shaw & Multi-Platinum Engineer Bainz , where they discuss ways in which we can streamline our workflow to help stay in the creative zone. Talking Points:What are some repetitive & time consuming tasks in our production/mixing workflows and what can we do to cut back on them and st
Logic 11- The Most Significant Update Yet?
In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Eli Krantzberg, where they discuss the newly released Logic 11.Talking Points:New Logic Session PlayersGlobal Track and Region ChordsStem SplitterChromaGlowDolby Atmos EnhancementsSound & Producer PacksPitch Source ParameterLogic Pro for iPad 2Eli's Videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCNPNC0eRBIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92n-Nc-5kX0h
The Secrets Behind A Successful Immersive Mix
In this week’s edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Mark Gittins, where they discuss some of the secrets behind a successful immersive mix.Talking Points:Mixing the new Judas Priest albumHow does your approach differ when mixing in Atmos vs stereo?Important things to considerMaintaining the feel of the stereo mixWorkflowRooms, headphones ,monitors, home setups and tips for mixers getting started
Tips, Tricks & Things We Wish We Knew Sooner!
In this week’s edition Julian & Ashea are joined by Paul Maunder, where they discuss some of the best advice, tips and tricks they've learned during their careers to date.Talking Points:Workflow tips, shortcuts and things you’ve discovered along the wayRecording, production and mixing tricks.Things you wish you knew when you first started outMindset tipsHow has your approach changed since
The Art of Sound Design for Film & TV
In this week’s edition Ashea is joined by Dallas Taylor from Defacto Sound & Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast, where they discuss the sound design process behind some of the world's most famous brands.Talking Points:Working to a brief: What is your process for capturing the mood and creating an experience that complements the visual storytelling?Sound choice, inspiration, foley etc.What make
Voice Cloning Software: A Powerful But Potentially Dangerous AI Tool.
In this week’s edition Julian and Ashea joined by Anna Bulakh of Respeecher, where they discuss the importance of ethics in AI and how to proceed with caution.Talking Points:What are some of the current threats AI poses in society/the audio and music industry today?Synthetic media, voice cloning software and other tools are still in their early stages but are incredibly powerful tools that can al
Who Are The New Industry Gatekeepers?
In this week's edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Steve DeMott, where they discuss the music industry Gatekeepers of today, who are they and are they worse?Talking Points:Social Media age and the “democratization” of the industry.Labels vs the new A.I/Digital gatekeepersYoutube, Google and artist revenueFinds of the week:Julian: High Strung/Nashville StringsAshea: MCenterSteve: Pulsar 117
Is AI Finally Coming For Our Jobs?
In this week’s edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Reid Caulfield, where they discuss a recent article from the LA Times and ask ‘Is AI coming for our jobs, and should we be worried?’Talking Points:LA Times Article:https://www.latimes.com/.../ai-artificial-intelligence...From the article:"In the music and sound-recording industry, the tasks most likely to be affected by AI are voice gene
The Truth About Making A Living In The Audio Industry
On request of our listeners. In this week's episode Ashea is joined by Russ Hughes and Paul Maunder where they give tried and tested advice on how to make a living in today's audio industry. Talking Points:What was your first pro gig and how did that come about?Getting work in a traditional studio settingFreelancingTypes of clients and how to deal with themBalancing a day jobWhen/how to
The Secret Sauce Behind The Legendary PMC Speakers
In this week’s edition Julian & Ashea are joined by Oliver Thomas and Maurice Patist from PMC.Talking Points:PMC & its history - background of companyRelationship with UGM/DolbyPMC and suitability for Immersive - any particular features which you think make them particularly suitable?How does an ATL differ from a ported or band pass cabinet in performance?PMC and DSP, Network ControlWhat,
The UK Government Women In Music Report: Can We Agree On How To Tackle These Issues?
Talking Points:In this episode Ashea is joined by Russ Hughes & Lexie Morgan of HHB London and formerly iZotope, to give three different perspectives on the recent UK government report about the obstacles women are met with while pursuing a career in the music industry. Summary of the UK Government report:The Report:Production Expert Article:Let’s briefly discuss how we feel about this report
NAMM 2024
In this week’s edition Julian & Ashea are joined by Eli Krantzberg where they discuss some of the stand out gear and plugins from NAMM 2024.Talking Points:Wolff Audio ConsoleHeritage Audio i73SSL 360 Blue Cat AudioYamaha- Seq track Raven MTi2Beyerdynamic -DT-770-proACE Studio - AI vocal synthesizerFinds Of The Week:Julian: Kii SEVENAshea: SolodomeEli: The red plastic water flask my wife got me
Is Audio Education Evolving To Meet Industry Demands?
In this week's edition Julian & Ashea are joined by audio engineer and current student James Watts, where they discuss whether music education is adapting to meet the evolving needs of students and the industry.Talking Points:How much emphasis is placed on the following?Hands on experience, using hardware, navigating a mixing desk and traditional studio setups.A.I and one knob plugins:
The Power Of No
In this week’s edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Steve DeMott where they discuss the importance and power of saying 'no' in a music production environment. Talking Points:‘The Power of No’ in music production, recording & mixing. Expanding on William Wittmans article:Finds of the week:Julian: PMC 6-2Ashea: Sketch Casette 2Steve: Zoom H6 field recorder
Dealing With Mental Health In The Audio Industry
In the final edition of 2023, Ashea is joined by Russ Hughes & Reid Caulfield. Where they discuss the important topic of managing mental health, particularly in the audio industry.Talking Points:Dealing with anxiety and other mental health issues that plague freelancers and audio professionals. The stigma attached to mental health issues.The role of social media and how it can affect our ment
