People & Music Industry
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Episodes
MPG Producer Deals Guide
Cameron Craig of the Music Producers Guild and Chris Cooke of CMU discuss the new MPG Producer Deals Guide, explaining how producer agreements are changing and what producers need to understand about points, royalties, expenses and publishing. They explore the issues facing both established and unsigned artists, and why agreeing terms clearly and putting them in writing is essential.Chapt
Building A Freelance Audio Career
Michael J. Morgan joins Sam Inglis to discuss the practical challenges of working freelance in the audio industry, from setting rates and finding clients to building relationships and developing a sustainable business.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:28 - Business Mentoring For Freelancers07:43 - Modern Career Paths For Audio Engineers09:51 - The Right Time To Go Freelance13:19 - The Benefi
Gérard Assayag - Computer Science
Gérard Assayag talks to Nick Rothwell about his pioneering work in creative AI and computer music at IRCAM, exploring co-creativity, computer-aided composition, musician–machine interaction and the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and musical performance.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:51 - Background Story03:18 - Working at IRCAM05:33 - Computer Science09:26 - Music P
Tony Platt - Legendary Producer Engineer
Tony Platt talks with Paul White about his career highlights, developing his recording techniques and memorable sessions with Bob Marley, AC-DC, Gary Moore and Uriah Heep.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:27 - Contacting Studios06:23 - Learning By Watching08:59 - Tape Operator At Trident11:19 - Moving To Island Studios12:57 - Becoming An Engineer14:56 - A Different Recording Era15:58 - Recor
Ben Hillier - Engineer And Producer
Music producer Ben Hillier reflects on his journey from orchestral percussionist to studio producer, from assisting on recordings to working with Elbow, Blur, Depeche Mode and Nadine Shah, sharing insights on feel, creativity and making records from his distinctive straw-built studio.Chapters00:00 - Introduction02:36 - The Studio Design03:56 - Recording Orchestras08:51 - From College to A
Warm Audio - Behind The Brand
Bryce Young, founder and president of Warm Audio, joins Sam Inglis to discuss how the company began and how it quickly built a reputation for producing affordable studio gear inspired by classic vintage designs.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:24 - Warm Audio Origins and Growth02:33 - Product Development03:09 - Capturing The Vintage Sound07:01 - Modernising And Adapting Designs09:43 - Desig
Kevin Paul - Mixer, Producer, Audio Educator
Kevin Paul talks with Felipe Gutiérrez about his early career working at Soho Studios, Konk Studios and Mute Records. Their conversation explores the skills required to become a successful sound engineer, from helping artists feel relaxed in the studio and encouraging strong performances, to developing technical expertise, trusting instinct and shaping an individual sonic identity.Chapter
John 'Spud' Murphy - Experimental Mix Engineer
John 'Spud' Murphy joins Kevin Paul to reflect on his path from cover bands to the studio, exploring how he combines live and digital workflows and uses multiple recordings of an instrument to craft his signature ambient, textured sound.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:42 - The Origin Of The Name 'Spud'01:28 - From Cover Bands To Recording Originals 02:14 - Being Drawn To The Studio03:34 -
Bernard Butler - Musician and Producer
In this episode, Bernard Butler joins Kevin Paul to discuss his early steps into music production and how he approaches working with new artists and bands. He shares insights on touring, adding value as a producer and songwriting partner, collaborating with engineers and why staying creative, not formulaic, remains central to his work.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:30 - Butler, Blake &
Dimitri Tikovoï - Producer, Songwriter
Producer, songwriter and multi‑instrumentalist Dimitri Tikovoï joins Kevin Paul to discuss his creative approach to recording and production, delving into his work with bands like Placebo and sharing how he engineers sessions to maximise inspiration, creativity and workflow.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:32 - Pre-Production And Creative Limitations03:28 - Working With New Artists06:32 -
Emre Ramazanoglu - Atmos Mix Engineer, Drummer
Emre Ramazanoglu, acclaimed session drummer, mix engineer and Atmos specialist, joins Kevin Paul to discuss his unique career journey, the rise of his reputation as a mix engineer and his lasting passion for the music industry.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:26 - Education, Drums And Early Recording06:44 - Touring And Programming Drums11:21 - Constructing Fashion Show Soundtracks16:30 - St
How Did You Build Your Studio Career?
MixBus Live @ GearFest UK 2025Four top London-based Producer Engineers take part in this lively roundtable discussion with MixBus host Kevin Paul. Talking about how they got started in the industry and revealing how they got to work with some of the world’s top artists such as Ellie Goulding, Placebo, Coldplay, Kylie Minogue and London Grammar to name but a few.Chapters00:00 - Introductio
Cameron Craig - The Music Producers Guild
Producer, mixer and engineer Cameron Craig joins Kevin Paul to discuss his traditional path into the music industry, share advice for newcomers looking to break in today and to shed light on the work of the Music Producers Guild and its positive impact on the industry.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:40 - Route Into The Industry04:22 - Career Progression At Flagstaff Studios06:56 - Learning
Pascal Gabriel - Music Producer
Pascal Gabriel, aka Stubbleman, gives Kevin Paul an insight into his working methods, favourite studio equipment and shares some valuable advice to artists and producers looking to carve out a career in the music industry.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:31 - The Origins Of Stubbleman03:25 - Using Ambient Noises On The Record And Live05:17 - Working In A Studio 07:15 - What Makes A Good Pro
OLLO Audio - Behind The Brand
Rok Gulič, founder and CEO of OLLO Audio talks to Sam Inglis about the origins of the company, the launch of their brand new X1 headphones and working with dSONIQ to offer calibration via their Realphones software.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:31 - Path To Becoming An Audio Manufacturer04:12 - Simplicity And Sustainability 06:19 - Flat Frequency Response 08:38 - Total Harmonic Distortion
Steve Dub - Producer and Mixer
In this chat, Steve Dub shares insights into his workflow as a producer, discussing his ongoing work with The Chemical Brothers, his love of experimentation and how he adapts his methods to mixing in the box.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:42 - Konk And Stone Roses04:27 - Working With George Holt 09:16 - Developing A Personal Style12:50 - Adapting Old Workflows For DAWs16:02 - The Chemical
Malcolm Toft - Trident Mixers
Malcolm Toft gives a fascinating insight into his career, from building his first mixing desk at age 17, being part of the team at the launch of the iconic Trident Studios, where he recorded Elton John, Queen and David Bowie, to setting up his own recording studio in Devon where he continues to design and manufacture music equipment.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:25 - First Encounters Wit
Dave McCracken - Music Producer
Dave McCracken talks to Kevin Paul about his impressive career as a songwriter and Producer, from his early years at Sarm Studios with Trevor Horn, where he worked with Ian Brown and Depeche Mode, before being signed to Roc Nation, where he recorded with various Hip Hop artists and co-wrote two tracks that were recorded by Beyoncé.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:26 - Helping New Bands04:53
Native Instruments - Behind The Brand
Simon Cross, Chief Product Officer at Native Instruments, chats to Sam Inglis ahead of NAMM 2025, going into detail on the company history, philosophy and offering hints of future product releases at Native Instruments.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:18 - The History Of NI01:41 - Grouping Of Brands03:11 - Supporting Other Manufacturers05:04 - The Kontakt Sound Libraries06:16 - Choosing Whi
Apogee Electronics - Behind The Brand
Betty Bennett, CEO and co-founder of Apogee Electronics, along with renowned engineer Bob Clearmountain, chat with Sam Inglis during a recent visit to London to talk about the 40-year history of Apogee and to give a teaser of their first product releases in five years which debut at NAMM 2025.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:54 - Founding Apogee03:26 - Bob Clearmountain's First Apogee Produ
Louis Austin - Engineer Producer
Engineer and Producer Louis Austin tells Paul White about his early days in the industry, where he developed his recording skills working with Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Sweet and Judas Priest. Louis became an expert is capturing drum and guitar sounds and shares some useful tips on miking instruments and capturing room ambience.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:12 - Getting Into The Industry00:5
Matt Lawrence - Mixer, Producer And Engineer
Grammy Award-winning producer Matt Lawrence gives us a fun insight into his early years in the industry as an assistant producer, and offers a valuable selection of tips and ideas for launching a successful studio career today.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:35 - Working At Metropolis02:26 - Recording Van Morrison05:02 - Capturing A Moment07:10 - The Craft Of Recording09:34 - Learning From
Genelec UNIO
Genelec's new UNIO PRM (Personal Reference Monitoring) solution ensures reliable and consistent monitoring across multiple environments. In conversation with Sam Inglis, R&D Director Aki Mäkivirta and Regional Business Development Manager Andy Bensley explain how UNIO integrates existing technologies such as SAM (Smart Active Monitoring), GLM loudspeaker manager software and Aural ID
Universal Audio
Universal Audio - Behind The BrandAs CEO of Universal Audio, Bill Putnam Jr has pioneered some of the most important innovations of the last 35 years. In conversation with Sound On Sound's Sam Inglis, he traces the Universal Audio story back to its founding by his father Bill Putnam Sr in 1958. We hear how and why Bill Jr decided to relaunch the Universal Audio brand, and how they moved f
Augmented Instruments Laboratory - Andrew McPherson
Andrew McPherson is a composer and Professor of Design Engineering and Music in the Dyson School of Design Engineering, based at Imperial College. Here he talks to Nick Rothwell about the Augmented Instruments Laboratory, a music technology research team that he leads, whose ongoing projects include the Magnetic Resonator Piano and the Bela open-source platform.Chapters00:00 - Introductio
Caesar Edmunds - Mix Engineer, Producer
Mix Engineer and Producer Caesar Edmunds talks to Kevin Paul about his route into the industry via formal education at LIPA, before gaining work experience with Alan Moulder at Battery Studios which earned him a permanent position as an Assistant Engineer. He now works out of his own Dolby Atmos approved studio in London.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:45 - Education And Work Experience05:
Danny Briottet - Music Producer and DJ
Music Producer and DJ Danny Briottet gives a fascinating insight into his formative years, including the global musical influences that shaped his career, being part of Rhythm Riders and organising warehouse parties across West London.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:30 - Rhythm Riders03:15 - London Sound Systems06:02 - Getting Into Music and Visiting Berlin12:33 - DJing in New York17:05 -
Daniel Miller - Mute Records
Daniel Miller, founder and chairman of Mute Records, talks to Kevin Paul about his entry into the music industry, the origins of the label and of his enduring love of modular synthesis.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:58 - Early Musical Influences 03:57 - First Encounter With Synths06:14 - The Korg 700s08:50 - Setting Up The Label And The First Release11:56 - How To Choose Artists To Sign14
Arturia - 25 Years Of Software Synthesis
President and co-founder of Arturia, Frédéric Brun, talks to Sam Inglis about the company's eventful history, taking in highlights such as the innovative MiniBrute, the epic PolyBrute and the company's first stage keyboard, the new AstroLab.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:52 - Storm & The Early Days Of Software Synthesis02:53 - Emulating Classic Analogue Synths07:23 - How To Approach A
Alan Moulder - Mixer/Producer and Engineer
Alan Moulder, 2024 recipient of the Icon Of The Year Award from the Music Producers Guild, talks to Kevin Paul about his early years at Trident Studios and finding his specialist areas, plus tips on how aspiring producers and engineers can get started in the industry today.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:30 - Starting Out In Indie Rock02:28 - The Route Into Trident Studios04:50 - Going Fre
Tim Bran - Music Producer
Producer and Engineer Tim Bran talks us through his early career at Island Records, being invited to tour as a session musician, recording London Grammar and setting up his own collaborative tech and studio projects.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:22 - The Early Days At Island Records04:58 - Musical Taste06:33 - Informative Years In The Bunker08:10 - Being Invited To Tour10:40 - Rez Rocket
Guy Massey - Engineer Producer
Guy Massey talks about his training at Abbey Road, how this gave him the confidence and experience to become freelance and how he enjoys blending new technology with traditional recording spaces.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:28 - Getting Into The Industry03:51 - Learning At Abbey Road05:12 - Studio Etiquette06:58 - Being Sensitive To Artist Needs10:44 - Blending Modern Technology And Tra
Catherine Marks - Producer And Mix Engineer
Catherine Marks talks to Kevin Paul about her traditional route into the industry as an assistant to Flood and Alan Moulder, plus her tips for how to approach a mix and get the best out of a track.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:29 - Getting Started In The Industry04:22 - Working With Flood08:50 - The Modern Studio Career Path 12:43 - Developing People Skills16:21 - Working With Alan Mould
Danton Supple - Producer Engineer
In this episode Kevin Paul talks to Record Producer and Mixer, Danton Supple who gives a fascinating insight into learning his trade at Sarm and Westside Studios during the 1980s and how he approaches the different roles of Recording Engineer, Producer and Mix Engineer.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:04 - Getting Started In The Business07:47 - Technical Training09:17 - Working in Different
ROLI - Inventing the ROLI Seaboard
Roland Lamb talks to Nick Rothwell about the inspiration behind the ROLI Seaboard, the challenges faced when creating a new type of instrument and the three product ranges from ROLI, the Seaboard, Block System and LUMI.See the Show Notes for further details.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:40 - The Origins Of ROLI 07:41 - Part Of The Keyboard Family12:26 - Challenges Of Constructing The Sea
Gareth Jones - Producer Engineer
In the first part of the brand new Kevin Paul MixBus Series, Kevin chats to producer engineer Gareth Jones about his impressive career at Mute Records and Hansa Studios in Berlin, working with bands such as Depeche Mode, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Erasure and Goldfrapp.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:16 - The Studio02:14 - Getting Started As A Mix Engineer05:19 - Innovative Recording T
Xylo Aria - Music Production for Women
Xylo Aria talks to Caro C about her personal journey as a music artist and how it gave her the incentive to create Music Production for Women (MPW), providing online music industry training for female musicians across the globe and the opportunity to interact in forums and at events.Chapters00:00 - Introduction02:20 - The Inspiration Behind MPW06:47 - Getting Set Up13:15 - The Courses On
Audio Engineering Society 75th Anniversary
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Audio Engineering Society, President Bruce Olson talks to Hugh Robjohns about their history, their role in developing standards across the industry and entrance requirements for new members.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:27 - A Brief History01:33 - Who The Society Is For02:46 - Entrance Requirements04:16 - Bruce Olson Background07:54 - Develop
EastWest - ComposerCloud+
Doug Rogers is President of EastWest, the Soundsonline website and owner of EastWest Studios. Here he chats to Sam Inglis about what it takes to develop their award winning sample library releases and how you can access everything via their subscription service, ComposerCloud+.00:00 - Introduction00:35 - The Beginnings Of ComposerCloud+05:19 - The Scale Of Production08:24 - Benefits Of Su
Peter Wade - Revalver
Peter Wade talks to Paul White about his route into the industry, from starting out as an electronics engineer through to running his own valve amp repair company, Revalver.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:19 - Route Into The Industry02:36 - Setting Up Revalver03:36 - Problems With Valve Amps04:36 - Preferred Technology05:37 - Re-Biasing07:00 - Classic Vox Amps07:48 - Problematic Repairs An
Ricky Damian - Music Producers Guild Awards Nominee
Ricky Damian is a Grammy Award-winning Engineer/Producer who’s worked with artists such as Mark Ronson, Lady Gaga, Sam Smith, Adele, Dua Lipa, Yebba, Jorja Smith and Sampha. Ricky has been nominated for Breakthrough Producer Of The Year at the Music Producer Guild Awards 2023.Now in their 15th year, the MPG Awards celebrate the best British talent working behind the scenes in the music in
The Anchoress (Catherine Anne Davies) - Music Producers Guild Awards Nominee
Catherine Anne Davies, also known as The Anchoress, is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. She in nominated in the category of Self Producing Artist at the Music Producers Guild Awards 2023.Now in their 15th year, the MPG Awards celebrate the best British talent working behind the scenes in the music industry. The winners are announced at the MPG Awards on 27th April 2023.Mu
Mikko Gordon - Music Producers Guild Awards Nominee
Mikko Gordon is a Grammy nominated mixing engineer and record producer based in London. This year he's nominated by the Music Producers Guild for Recording Engineer Of The Year and Album Of The Year along with Nigel Godrich for The Smile: ‘A Light for Attracting Attention’. Now in their 15th year, the MPG Awards celebrate the best British talent working behind the scenes in the music indu
Manon Grandjean - Music Producers Guild Awards Nominee
Manon Grandjean is a freelance Mix Engineer who has previously won three Music Producers Guild awards. In 2023 she's nominated for Mix Engineer Of The Year for her work with artists Flo, Fyfe & Iskra Strings and Milk & Bone.Now in their 15th year, the MPG Awards celebrate the best British talent working behind the scenes in the music industry. The winners are announced at the MPG
Cecil (Adam) Bartlett - Music Producers Guild Awards Nominee
Cecil (Adam) Bartlett is a London-based producer. In this interview Sam Inglis talks to him about his career so far and being nominated in this year's Breakthrough Producer Of The Year award for his work on 'Here Is Everything' by The Big Moon.Now in their 15th year, the MPG Awards celebrate the best British talent working behind the scenes in the music industry. The winners are announced
Francine Perry - Music Producers Guild Awards Nominee
Francine Perry is an artist, producer and mix engineer. In this interview she talks with SOS's Sam Inglis about her career so far and being nominated in the Rising Star category for her work with Beth Orton, Erasure and HAAi while based at Mute Studio.Now in their 15th year, the MPG Awards celebrate the best British talent working behind the scenes in the music industry. The winners are a
Daniel Moyler - Music Producers Guild Awards Nominee
Daniel Moyler is a freelance mix engineer who was awarded Engineer Of The Year at the MPG 2020 Awards and won a 2021 Grammy for his engineering work on Dua Lipa's album Future Nostalgia. In this interview Sam Inglis talks to him about his career so far and being nominated in the Breakthrough Producer Of The Year category for the 2023 Music Producers Guild Awards.Now in their 15th year, th
Will Purton - Music Producers Guild Awards Nominee
Will Purton is a London-based recording engineer, mixer and producer, and an in-house engineer at RAK Studios.In this interview Sam Inglis talks to him about his career so far and being nominated in this year's Rising Star category for the 2023 Music Producers Guild Awards.Now in their 15th year, the MPG Awards celebrate the best British talent working behind the scenes in the music indus
Novation - 30th Anniversary
This year marks the 30th birthday of one of the world’s leading manufacturers of synths, samplers and hardware controllers. In this podcast, Novation Product Specialist Chris Calcutt looks back over three decades of innovation and explores the key products, technologies and partnerships behind a British music technology success story.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:26 - 30th Anniversary 01
Bernt Malmqvist - Pearl Milab
Bernt Malmqvist is one of the last remaining links to the golden age of microphone design. Having joined the Swedish manufacturer Pearl as a precision mechanic in 1954, he rose to become Production Manager, product designer and eventually the owner of the company. He talks to Sam Inglis about his extraordinary career and the unique design approach he learned from founder Rune Rosander.Cha
McDSP - Analog Processing Box
McDSP founder Colin McDowell chats to Sam Inglis about his career at the cutting edge of plug-in development. Colin explains his approach to plug-in design, and talks about the revolutionary Analog Processing Box — a plug-in co-processor that employs configurable analogue circuitry rather than DSP.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:17 - Getting Started Creating Audio Products01:08 - The Neces
Genelec - Developments In Immersive Audio
Aki Mäkivirta, R&D Director at Genelec, talks to Sam Inglis about the latest developments in immersive audio, from calibrating your system using their GLM software to personalising your headphone monitoring experience with Aural ID technology.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:34 - Immersive Audio02:07 - Loudspeaker Density05:44 - Automating Calibration With GLM08:10 - Choosing Your Speak
LEWITT Audio - Behind The Brand
LEWITT Audio Founder Roman Perschon (CEO) and Moritz Lochner (COO / Head of Product Management) chat to Hugh Robjohns about their approach to developing, innovating and engineering their range of home, studio and live microphones.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:30 - Lewitt Audio Beginnings04:42 - Creating Unique Products08:19 - Engineering Focussed09:34 - Circuit Control | Remote Control 1
CEDAR Audio - Real-time Audio Restoration
CEDAR Audio has led the world in audio restoration and noise suppression for over three decades. Hugh Robjohns talks to their Managing Director, Gordon Reid about their technologies.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:19 - CEDAR Audio Beginnings01:45 - The National Sound Archive06:15 - Cleaning Up Old Recordings08:12 - Working In Real-Time10:36 - Developing Rackmount Units11:52 - Making User-F
IRCAM - The Electronic Music Institute
Back in 1996 Hugues Vinet of the IRCAM electronic music institute in Paris, was interviewed by Paul Tingen for an article in Sound On Sound magazine. Now the two are back together discussing the musical and technical innovations of the past 25 years.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:43 - Hugues Vinet and IRCAM02:38 - How IRCAM Has Changed06:02 - Partners and Community09:03 - Music Styles and
Dolby Atmos - Immersive Audio
David Gould, Director of Audio Content Solutions at Dolby Labs, chats to Hugh Robjohns about creating content in Dolby Atmos. Although used extensively in film, Dolby Atmos is now becoming a popular format for musicians. David and Hugh discuss how you can incorporate this technology in your own studio.Chapters00:00 - Introduction 01:01 - Working With Headphones07:45 - Beds and Objects12:2
Focusrite: Scarlett Interfaces - Behind The Brand
It's 10 years since Focusrite launched their best-selling Scarlett range of audio interfaces, now into its third generation. CEO Tim Carroll and Will Hoult, Head Of Product at Focusrite and Novation talk to Sam Inglis about what's behind the success of the Scarletts, the principles of interface design, how the company has negotiated the pandemic and the silicon shortage, and Focusrite's v
Earthworks Audio
Daniel Blackmer, CTO at Earthworks Audio, chats to Sam Inglis about the company's distinctive approach to microphone design — and explains how a quest to improve loudspeaker quality convinced Daniel's father, David Blackmer, of the need for mics with better phase linearity and impulse response.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:19 - David Blackmer02:24 - The Prototypes03:31 - Phase Response06
Sound From Mars With DPA Microphones
In this Behind The Brand interview, René Mørch of DPA Microphones chats to Sam Inglis about DPA's involvement in the NASA Mars 2020 mission and the challenges involved in capturing audio on another planet for the first time.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:15 - Working With NASA02:20 - The Mars 2020 Mission05:20 - Preparing Equipment For Space Travel07:53 - The Seven Minutes Of Terror11:45
20 Years Of The AMS Neve 88R Series Console
In the 20 years since its introduction, AMS Neve’s 88R has proved that there is still a market for top-flight, large-format analogue consoles. In this episode, Robin Porter tells Sam Inglis how Neve built upon their design heritage to create what might be the ultimate analogue mixer and how they’ve adapted its state-of-the-art technology to bring to market a range of desirable project-stu
Antelope Audio - Beyond DSP
Antelope Audio founder Igor Levin chats to Sam Inglis about their distinctive approach to audio interface design. We find out how Antelope’s innovative use of FPGA technology has enabled them to deliver impressive signal processing power, providing a platform for an ambitious catalogue of vintage studio hardware emulations and virtual microphones.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:22 - Histor
Remixing The Beach Boys - Mark Linett
The career of LA producer and engineer Mark Linett spans everything from live mixing for Frank Zappa to engineering for the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Randy Newman. We talked to him about his studio, the gear of past and present, and his extensive work remixing and remastering classic Beach Boys records.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:30 - Mark's studio06:29 - Beginning work with the Beach
Kali Audio - Behind The Brand
Paul White chats to Nate Baglyos and Charles Sprinkle of California-based speaker manufacturers Kali Audio, on their debut product range and the introduction of their 3-way studio monitors.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:18 - Why Studio Monitors01:39 - Development Process02:53 - Technology Choices 06:49 - The Use Of DSP09:32 - Debut Product11:24 - Using Simulations12:32 - Three Way Monitor
Extinct Audio Microphones - Stewart Tavener
Stewart Tavener from Extinct Audio and Xaudia chats to Drew Stephenson about the origins of his companies and how he became a ribbon microphone specialist with his own range of products.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:27 - A Background in Chemistry03:26 - Setting Up A Repair Service 04:55 - Specialising In Ribbon Microphones07:58 - Dispelling Ribbon Microphone Myths 10:48 - The Extinct Aud
Genelec: Active Monitor Development
Siamäk Naghian and Andy Bensley of Genelec chat to Sam Inglis about the 43 year history of the company, the development of new technology and future sustainability.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:21 - Company History02:57 - Focusing On The Pro Audio Market04:15 - Technology As The Foundation05:00 - In-House Design And Production09:44 - Exploring Different Technologies12:52 - Coaxial (MDC™)
50 Years Of Eventide
Tony Agnello and Richard Factor chat to Sam Inglis about the 50 year history of Eventide, from their groundbreaking use of digital technology in the early ’70s to the modern challenges of adapting their algorithms for plug-ins and stompboxes.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:27 - 50 Years Of Eventide01:04 - The Early Days02:52 - Introducing Digital Technology To The Studio04:20 - H910 Harmon
Abbey Road Studios Spatial Audio Forum
Mirek Stiles is head of Audio Products at Abbey Road Studios and is on the board of the Abbey Road Red incubator project. Here he chats to Hugh Robjohns about his side project, the Spatial Audio Forum and how everyone can get involved in creating 3D audio environments using basic recording equipment.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:59 - How Did You Get Involved With The Spatial Audio Forum?
Pro-Audio Careers
Richard Wear of Interfacio talks about the opportunities that exist within the pro-audio industry and how to improve your chances at finding a career within this field.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:34 - Industry Growth Areas03:12 - Job Candidate Qualities06:13 - Academic Training vs Practical Experience09:59 - A General Interest in Sound12:39 - The Usefulness of Music Production Courses1
Mix Engineer - Dean James Barratt
Dean James Barratt is a sought-after Mix Engineer based out of The Dairy Studios in London. His recent credits include Shy FX, Joy Crookes, Ray Black, James Vickery, Rag n Bone Man, Craig David, Jess Glynne, and lots more. Dean talks to Sam Inglis about his personal road to becoming a freelance Mix Engineer, what he thinks defines that role, tips on making it, and what he thinks keeps cli
ADAM Audio - 20 Years of Innovation
ADAM Audio - Behind The Brand. After a crisis year in 2015, ADAM Audio have come back bigger, better and stronger, with a new US business model and three compelling ranges of studio monitors. Adam Sheppard of ADAM chats to Sam Inglis about the distinctive technology at the heart of ADAM's loudspeakers and explains how they've achieved so much in a mere five years!Chapters00:00 - Introduct
Arturia - 20 Years Of Software & Hardware Development
Music Software and Hardware Development - Arturia President and co-founder Frédéric Brun looks back over the French company's 20-year history and describes the development of instruments such as the ambitious Origin, the best-selling MiniBrute and the mighty MatrixBrute and PolyBrute.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:43 - Education and Beginnings02:35 - Developing The First Product, Storm04:
Music and Recording Technology Courses - Mark Mynett
Mark Mynett, Senior Lecturer in Music Technology and Production at Huddersfield University, talks about selecting the right course and the vital importance of real-world experience and networking in order to develop a successful music industry career.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:20 - Career Background01:18 - Courses At Huddersfield Uni02:20 - Working Across Departments04:03 - Music Indu
Dom Morley - Recording & Mixing Vocals
Dom Morley is a Grammy Award-winning engineer and producer who has worked with Amy Winehouse, Adele, Sting, Mark Ronson and many more big names. In this episode, he goes into detail with SOS's Sam Inglis about the art and craft of recording and mixing vocals.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:39 - Tracking vocals02:49 - Favourite mics and preamps05:43 - EQ and compression07:30 - The artist he
Ross Orton Producer - Creating A Drum-Centric Studio
Ross Orton talks to Nigel Humberstone about his transition from playing drums with Add N to (X), Fat Truckers and Jarvis Cocker into the world of production, remixing and songwriting. His steel city stories include working with Arctic Monkeys & Working Men’s Club, amassing mic pre-amps, favourite microphones and setting up his ‘drum centric’ studio in Sheffield.Chapters00:00 - Introdu
Cranborne Audio - Behind The Brand
Behind The Brand - Cranborne Audio. SOS Technical Editor Hugh Robjohns chats to the Managing Director of Cranborne Audio, Sean Karpowicz about how and why he started this innovative British pro-audio manufacturer, the many business and technical challenges involved along the way, and his company's approach to product design and manufacture.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:25 - Hugh Meets Se
Steve Levine - Getting Started In The Music Industry
First steps for a graduate - recent graduate Felipe Gutierrez chats to record producer Steve Levine at his Liverpool studio about careers in the music industry, how to encourage good performances from your artists, and utilising whatever tech you have available in the recording process.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:19 - Degree Importance02:52 - Hands On Training03:15 - Practise Working W
Austrian Audio - Martin Seidl
Martin Seidl, Founder and CEO of Microphone & Headphone manufacturer Austrian Audio, chats to Sam Inglis about the company origins, current products and future technological developments, plus why their core range of products will remain analogue at heart.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:39 - Austrian Audio heritage02:12 - Audio Engineer beginnings02:55 - Manufacturing the CK-12 capsule
AMS Neve - Mark Crabtree
Mark Crabtree of AMS Neve chats with Sam Inglis about how two of the biggest names in UK audio technology came together, and how they are using their unique expertise in analogue and digital audio to develop the next wave of studio products.Chapters00:00 - Intro00:19 - History of AMS and Neve01:21 - Analogue and Digital Approaches01:58 - The Beginnings of Sampling03:38 - Mellotron and Dub
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