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Running a Commercial Recording Studio: Vocal Production, Mic Techniques & Client Relationships.
28 september 2026 · 38 min
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. Lees meer
The conversation covers how to prepare artists before they arrive, how to put nervous first-timers at ease, and how to judge a great take. They also discuss tuning with Melodyne, comping in Cubase, and why a good vocal engineer is part producer, part coach and part therapist. This episode is essential listening for any engineer, producer or studio owner who wants to get the best performance out of every artist.
In This Episode:
Tom Fox's Journey: From Metal Bands to Rap and Bassline: How a bedroom recording setup and a degree in sound technology led to Moorcroft Studios in West Yorkshire
Specialising in Vocal Production: Why focusing on vocals rather than doing a bit of everything sharpened Tom's skills and reputation
A Week in the Life of a Commercial Studio: Working half days, juggling multiple artists and moving between acoustic sessions and heavy drill
The Bassline Scene: The West Yorkshire genre, its mainstream moment and the studio as a social meeting hub
Remote Mixing vs. Start-to-Finish Projects: Why Tom prefers creative involvement from the first take to the final mix
Pre-Session Preparation: Asking artists for voice notes or rough guides to fix wording, phrasing and breathing before the session
Warming Up Artists and Recording Guide Takes: Using early takes when artists don't feel like they're being recorded, especially with first-timers
Putting Artists at Ease: Reading the room, building trust and being part producer, part agony aunt
What Makes a Good Take: Emotional conviction, believability and tuning, and the fine line between polishing and overworking a performance
Tunin…
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Why Every Audio Professional Should Care About the EU AI Act: Inside Look at Compliance Requirements, Platform Accountability & Industry Standards
13 september 2026 · 32 min
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 what the law requires, how it applies to audio professionals, and what both individuals and platforms must do to comply. Lees meer
The conversation covers the practical implications for anyone using AI voice generation (like 11 Labs), AI-assisted editing tools, or working with platforms like Spotify and YouTube. The team breaks down machine-readable marking requirements, disclosure obligations, audio watermarking technology, platform accountability, and what the experience with GDPR implementation can teach us about enforcement. This episode is essential for every audio professional seeking clarity on regulatory compliance and industry integrity in the AI era.
In This Episode:
EU AI Act Overview: GDPR for AI — How the EU AI Act functions as 'GDPR for artificial intelligence,' applying to any content played in the European Union regardless of where it was created
Deepfakes Defined: Beyond Celebrity Videos — The law's broad definition of 'deepfakes' as anything that could be misconceived as human-made but is AI-generated, including voice synthesis, video, and images
Machine-Readable Marking Requirements — How AI system providers must embed technical metadata into AI-generated content so it can be automatically detected by machines and platforms
Disclosure Requirements for Deployers — Content creators and distributors must explicitly disclose to audiences when content contains AI-generated or manipulated audio/video
The Disclosure Chain: Creators to Audience — How disclosure cascades through the value chain: if you use 11 Labs for voiceover, you tell your client, who tells their audienc…
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The Watercooler Podcast: Grammy-Winning Producers Dom Morley, Matt Lawrence & Adrian Hall on Peer Support, Industry Rates & Why Audio Professionals Need Community to Survive
12 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 19 min
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. Lees meer
Dom, Matt, and Adrian have maintained a monthly "water cooler chat" since working together at Metropolis Studios. This episode explores how this simple monthly ritual became essential to their careers and mental health, discussing rates, client management, creative practice, and why building trusted peer groups creates space for radical honesty impossible in larger organizations.
In This Episode:
The Isolation Paradox — How modern technology enables solo work while creating profound isolation and mental health challenges
The Water Cooler Concept — Forced community structure for distributed solo entrepreneurs; monthly peer gatherings inspired by business literature
30 Years Experience: Age & Creativity — How experience builds confidence while youth brings innovation; the myth that creativity declines with age
Trust & Peer Equality — Why working with peers at similar levels enables radical honesty impossible in hierarchies
Knowing Each Other Deeply — How decades of shared history allow direct feedback without offense or ego
Business Conversations — Discussing rates, pricing strategies, client negotiations, margin protection in trusted circles
Artist Management Challenges — Navigating changing expectations, revision limits, sign-off procedures, scope creep
Protecting Industry Standards — Responsibility to maintain rates and distinguish between discounts and day rates
Abundance Mindset vs. Competition — Approaching work from 'enough for everyone' perspective; collaborative vs. protective attitudes
Sharing Knowledge Across Specializations — Cross-disciplinary learning: live broadcast, Atmos, mastering, specialized tools
Social Media & Curated Reality — Everyone posts only best work; false i…
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Rock and Roll Scientists: Flow Studio,Pre-Production Planning, Modern Music Production, AI & Education. (Part 2)
27 juli 2026 · 31 min
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, and how creative workflow and intentional pre-production can transform recording and mixing practices. Lees meer
Todd shares insights into Flow Studio's design philosophy of facilitating "flow state" rather than perfectionism, the importance of committing to decisions in tracking, the balance between hardware and software in hybrid workflows, and how understanding mixing principles makes tracking engineers more effective.
In This Episode:
Pre-Production Planning and Intention — Establishing emotional objectives and sonic goals before tracking
Tracking Conservative, Mixing Creative — Capturing intentional raw material for successful mixing
Teaching Audio Production: Learning from Students — Educators staying current with trends while maintaining principles
The Role of Recording Engineers in Modern Production — Why understanding mixing makes tracking engineers more effective
About Our Guest:
Todd Urban:
Todd Urban is the General Manager at Softube with 10+ years at the company across product education, development, management, and marketing. With over 30 years of professional audio experience, Todd holds degrees in orchestral arranging, music education, jazz performance, music management, and a production master's from UC Berkeley. He is the creator of the Urban Sound Studio YouTube channel and teaches at Passaic County Community College in New Jersey.
Stream Todd Urban's Music Here:
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About Our Host:
Ashea is a platinum-selling songwriter, music producer, and audio engineer from the UK. With credits spanning…
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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
22 juli 2026 · 20 min
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. Lees meer
This candid conversation tackles difficult questions about the company's strategic direction, the role of AI in sound design, misleading social media practices, and Krotos' commitment to the professional audio community. Orfeas and Matthew respond directly to concerns from industry professionals and clarify misconceptions about generative AI, product positioning, and future roadmap.
In This Episode:
Why Video to Sound Released for Adobe Premiere Before DAWs — Technical constraints preventing DAW video track access, with integrations coming later in 2024
Addressing 'Abandonment' Concerns from Audio Professionals — Krotos is expanding markets, not abandoning professionals
The Core Mission: Making Sound Important Earlier — Bringing sound into creative workflows as an equal partner rather than afterthought
AI is Not Generative: The Truth About Krotos Technology — All sounds are professionally recorded; AI is assistive, not generative
AI as Automation, Not Replacement — Automating tedious tasks like auditioning thousands of sounds, not replacing human creativity
Evolution from Specialised Tools to Krotos Studio Platform — Journey from Dehumanizer, Reformer, Weaponizer to unified Krotos Studio
Misconceptions About Social Media Posts and Credits — Addressing posts implying Krotos involvement in Jurassic World, House of the Dragon, and Nolan films
Sound Redesign vs. Official Production Credits — Distinguishing creative sound redesign exercises from official product involvement claims
Social Media Clarity and Labelling Issues — Acknowledging unclear messaging in fast-scrolling social feeds, committing to better labelling
Industry-Wide Social Me…
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Rock and Roll Scientists: Softube's Todd Urban on Pre-Production Intention, Philosophy & Facilitated Creative Momentum for Tracking and Mixing (Part 1).
19 juli 2026 · 30 min
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, and how creative workflow and intentional pre-production can transform recording and mixing practices. Lees meer
Todd shares insights into Flow Studio's design philosophy of facilitating "flow state" rather than perfectionism, the importance of committing to decisions in tracking, the balance between hardware and software in hybrid workflows, and how understanding mixing principles makes tracking engineers more effective.
In This Episode:
30+ Years in Audio: From DIY to Industry Leadership — Journey from musician with minimal resources through education to industry leadership
The 'Rock and Roll Scientists' Philosophy — Combining musical edge with scientific rigor for innovation and challenge
Console One: Redefining Mixing in the Box — 2014 breakthrough introducing hardware control for digital channel strips
Flow Studio: From Zero to 80% Mixes — Facilitating flow state and creative momentum through intelligent design
Flows and Presets as Creative Tools — Pre-configured signal chains enabling quick professional-sounding starting points
The Omni Knob: Macro Control Design — Five knobs with main macro control addressing real workflow needs
Hybrid Workflow Philosophy — Balancing hardware summing and analogue gear with in-the-box mixing
Decision Fatigue vs. Creative Exploration — When to commit during tracking versus maintaining flexibility during mixing
Pre-Production Planning and Intention — Establishing emotional objectives and sonic goals before tracking
Tracking Conservative, Mixing Creative — Capturing intentional raw material for successful mixing
Teaching Audio Production: Learning…
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From Tomorrowland to Broadcast: Pieter Doms & Mark Gittins on Building the AREAL SR1 Headphones, Upmix Algorithms & Why Binaural HRTFs Are Limiting
8 juli 2026 · 37 min
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 transforming professional audio production. Lees meer
Pieter shares the fascinating origin story of how AREAL Technologies was born during the pandemic, starting as a Tomorrowland festival request to convert stereo music to immersive audio in real time. Mark discusses his experience using the headphones for remote mixing during high-pressure broadcast work, and both explore the challenges and opportunities in immersive audio adoption.
In This Episode:
The Origin of AREAL Technologies — How Pieter Doms and his team created an upmix algorithm during the pandemic
The SR1 Headphones Development — The creative journey from a joke about building a studio in a headphone to a functioning solution
Non-Binaural Immersive Monitoring — How the SR1 achieves 3D soundscape representation without relying purely on HRTFs
Remote Mixing for Broadcast — Mark's experience using the headphones while working on tournament broadcasts
Challenges in Getting Started with Immersive Audio — Infrastructure requirements, learning curve, and barriers for engineers
Binaural Monitoring Limitations — Why traditional binaural platforms struggle with height representation
Room Simulation & Personalization — Head width parameter optimization, EQ customization, and virtual room simulation
The Chicken-and-Egg Problem of Adoption — Why immersive audio adoption is slow and the role of content availability
Immersive Audio in Mainstream Media — Dolby Atmos prevalence in streaming, TV, and film
The Future of Spatial Audio — Wearable and augmented reality applications
About Our Guests:
Mark Gittins:
Immersive aud…
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QUIZ TIME: How Well Do You Know Your World Cup Music?
5 juli 2026 · 7 min
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. Lees meer
England vs Belgium just took on a new, immersive meaning!
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How AI is Ruining Dialogue Production: Award-Winning Producers on Descript, Pacing Loss & Preserving Audio Craft
21 juni 2026 · 27 min
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 younger generations of producers are losing foundational skills, and what audio professionals must do to preserve the human artistry in sound design. Lees meer
This conversation tackles the uncomfortable truth about AI tools in professional audio production: while tools like Descript and Adobe Enhance can be lifesavers in certain situations, their overuse is removing the nuance, emotion, and natural rhythm that makes dialogue compelling. For audio engineers, music producers, podcast creators, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and craft, this episode provides critical perspective on maintaining quality and authenticity in an increasingly automated creative landscape.
In This Episode:
Descript and AI Transcription Tools - How Descript revolutionized transcription and some aspects of production workflow, but also introduced new challenges by allowing producers to work with text instead of raw audio
The Loss of Natural Pacing in Audio - Why younger producers and sound designers lack the ability to recognize and preserve natural human pacing, leading to robotic, emotionless dialogue that immediately signals AI involvement
Working with Words vs. Raw Audio - The fundamental difference between editing based on text transcripts versus listening to and editing raw audio, and why working with raw audio teaches critical production skills
Descript's Limitations - What Descript cannot do: it cannot pace dialogue naturally, it removes meaningful silences and hesitations that convey emotion and authenticity, and it simplifies complex storytelling nuances
AI Audio Enhancemen…
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Radio Drama Production & Sound Design: Award-Winning Producers Eloise Whitmore & Tony Churnside on Location Recording, BBC Dramas & The Skewer
14 juni 2026 · 34 min
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 acclaimed satirical BBC Radio 4 comedy series The Skewer. Lees meer
Together, Eloise and Tony discuss the evolution of radio drama production in 2026, innovative location recording techniques for achieving authentic sound, the craft of sound design and storytelling, and the contrasting workflows between long-form drama and fast-turnaround satire productions. Whether you're interested in audio drama, sound design, radio production, podcasting, or understanding how award-winning audio content is created, this conversation provides insider insights into professional audio production, creative collaboration, and the technical approaches that define modern radio and audio storytelling.
In This Episode:
Radio Drama Production Techniques and Evolution - How radio drama production has changed over 20 years, the shift from traditional studio recording to innovative location-based approaches, and the impact of lockdown on production methods
Location Recording for Authentic Sound - Documentary-style recording techniques that capture real actor movement and ambient sound, using handheld microphones to follow action like a camera, and achieving authenticity through immersive recording
Sound Design and Storytelling - The philosophy of "painting sound worlds" and "telling stories with sound," creating immersive audio experiences, and the importance of sound design in radio drama
Naked Productions: From Concept to Broadcast - Overview of award-winning projects including BBC dramas like Putin and Lockerbie, sound installations, and the diverse range of audio content the company produces
The Skewer: …
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No More Labels. Grammy Winning Mixer & Producer Matt Lawrence On The Music Industry For Studios, Artists & Labels In 2026 Part 2
31 mei 2026 · 34 min
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, artists, and record labels over his career. Lees meer
Matt brings invaluable insights from two decades of working at the highest levels of music production, having mixed and produced records that have shaped contemporary music across multiple genres. Whether you're an aspiring audio engineer, a music producer, an artist navigating the modern music industry, or a label executive seeking perspective on industry dynamics, this conversation provides honest, experienced insights into how the music business is evolving and what it takes to build a sustainable career in professional audio production. This is Part 2 of a two-part episode exploring the past, present, and future of the music industry.
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No More Labels. Grammy Winning Mixer & Producer Matt Lawrence On The Music Industry For Studios, Artists & Labels In 2026
23 mei 2026 · 29 min
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, artists, and record labels over his career. Lees meer
Matt brings invaluable insights from two decades of working at the highest levels of music production, having mixed and produced records that have shaped contemporary music across multiple genres. Whether you're an aspiring audio engineer, a music producer, an artist navigating the modern music industry, or a label executive seeking perspective on industry dynamics, this conversation provides honest, experienced insights into how the music business is evolving and what it takes to build a sustainable career in professional audio production. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode exploring the past, present, and future of the music industry.
In This Episode:
Career Journey into Audio Production - How Matt Lawrence got started in the audio industry, the path that led to Grammy recognition, and the formative experiences that shaped his career as a mixer and producer
Work on Influential Records - Overview of Matt's extensive discography and the iconic projects he's contributed to over the past 20 years in mixing and production
The Evolution of the Music Industry (2006-2026) - How the music industry has transformed over the past two decades, changes in recording technology, distribution, and the business model for artists and labels
The Role of Studios in Modern Music Production - What studios look like in 2026, how the role of physical recording spaces has changed, and why certain aspects of professional studios remain invaluable
Artists Navigating the Current Landscape - The challenges and opportunities for musicians and arti…
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Smash Hit- Recording Adele's 'Hello' & Tony Visconti/Toontrack's 'Drumopolis' at Metropolis.
8 mei 2026 · 42 min
"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 the legendary Drumopolis project with Tony Visconti, and what it really takes to engineer records that resonate globally. Lees meer
In This Episode:
Inside the Adele 'Hello' sessions:
The mic chain that captured one of the biggest vocal performances of the decade (U47, Neve 1081, 1176)
How Tony Visconti designed Drumopolis: capturing '70s legend with modern flexibility across 29 microphones
The Decca tree, room mics, and why a tea towel on the snare matters (vintage tone with intention)
Why recording vibe, comfort, and 'reading the room' is non-negotiable—and what that looks like in practice
Analog vs. digital: the tape machine, commitment, and why limitations can raise the stakes for performance
Managing expectations: why clients listening on car stereos ask for mixes that don't exist, and how to set boundaries
Democratizing music production: why tools like Drumopolis matter beyond the studio
Working with Rihanna, Stormzy, the Black Eyed Peas & will.i.am: lessons from sessions with global superstars
About Our Guests
Liam Nolan
Liam Nolan is a recording and mix engineer who has recently transitioned to freelance work after years at Metropolis Studios in Chiswick. Over his career, he's engineered sessions with some of the world's biggest artists, including Adele, Stormzy, Rihanna, AJ Tracey, the Black Eyed Peas, and will.i.am. He was the engineer on Adele's Grammy-winning 'Hello,' credited for his work in a writing session that became chart history. His approach prioritizes artist comfort, technical precision, and understanding the unique sonic demands of each session. He specializes in capturin…
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Women In Audio: Why The Numbers Are Falling, With Nana Ayebi-Kwakye
24 april 2026 · 41 min
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. Lees meer
Women In Audio: Why The Numbers Are Falling, With Nana Ayebi-Kwakye
The proportion of women working as professional audio engineers and music producers has been moving in the wrong direction for years. The data is uncomfortable, the reasons are tangled, and the industry's response has been inconsistent at best. In this conversation, Ashea sits down with producer, rapper and author Nana Ayebi-Kwakye to talk honestly about what's happening, what's working, and why representation in children's books might matter more than another panel discussion at a trade show.
In this episode:
Why the percentage of women working in professional audio production is declining rather than growing, and what the available data actually shows
The signs of hope: the initiatives, mentorship structures and visible role models that are starting to shift the picture for the next generation
The principle Nana keeps coming back to: if you can't see it, you can't be it, and what that means in practical terms for studios, schools and parents
The story behind Delasi On A Mission, the children's book Nana wrote to put a young girl behind the desk rather than in front of the mic
The barriers that show up before anyone gets near a studio: perception, language, who appears in the photos, who teaches the classes
What working professionals can actually do, beyond awareness, to change the numbers in their own corner of the industry
About Our Guest: Nana Ayebi-Kwakye:
Nana Ayebi-Kwakye is a British-Ghanaian music producer, rapper and author. Her debut children's book, Delasi On A Mission, tells the story of a young girl discoverin…
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Not Just For Guitarists! The Fender Studio Rebrand & The Future Of DAWs (With Fender/PreSonus)
13 april 2026 · 47 min
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In 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) software.
This conversation goes beyond the surface-level rebrand to explore the vision driving Fender's entry into the DAW market, the future of music production software, and what producers should expect from Fender Studio going forward. Whether you're a guitarist, music producer, audio engineer, or just curious about the future of music production tools, this episode provides insider insights into one of the music industry's most iconic brands' strategic move into professional music production software. Discover why this rebrand matters, what innovations are coming, and why Fender Studio is positioning itself as a game-changer in the competitive DAW landscape.
In This Episode:
The Fender Studio Rebrand Strategy - Understanding the vision behind Fender's rebrand and repositioning of their DAW product, and what strategic decisions led to this major announcement
Product Design & User Experience Focus - How Fender approaches product design strategy to create intuitive, professional-grade music production software that serves both beginners and experienced producers
Expanding Beyond Guitarists - Why Fender Studio is positioning itself as a tool for all music creators, not just guitarists, and how this broadens the addressable market for the product
The Future of Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) - Industry perspective on where DAW technology is headed, emerging features, and competitive dynamics in the music production software market
Go-To-Market Strategy & Industry Positioning - Insights into how Fender is launching and marketing Fender Studio to different segments of t…
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How Well Do You Really Know Your Guitars/Synths? Quiz Time
7 april 2026 · 10 min
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! Lees meer
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The Lord Of The Strings- Emmy Winning Composers Discuss Composing For Film & TV (Part 2)
30 maart 2026 · 37 min
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In 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 episode, Stephen and Tilman delve deeper into the collaborative process between composers and directors, discussing the balance between creative independence and serving the director's vision. They explore the importance of delegation in team environments, managing multiple demands across different projects, and the mindset required to adapt to each director's unique style and creative preferences. Whether you're a composer, music producer, or anyone interested in understanding how professional orchestral scores are crafted in demanding production environments, this conversation reveals the professional and interpersonal skills that separate experienced composers from emerging talents.
In This Episode:
Balancing Creative Independence and Collaboration - The importance of finding balance between personal creative expression and working collaboratively with directors, producers, and other team members in film and television production
The Skill of Delegation and Team Leadership - How composers effectively delegate tasks in a team environment, trust collaborators with specific aspects of the score, and manage workflow across multiple projects and deadlines
Serving the Director's Vision - Understanding that a composer's primary responsibility is to serve the director's intent and the story they're telling, rather than imposing a personal creative agenda
Adapting to Different Directors' Demands - Each director has unique creative preferences, production challenges, and storytelling approaches, requiring composers to be flexible and responsive to varied creative demands
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The Lord Of The Strings- Emmy Winning Composers Discuss Composing For Film & TV (Part 1)
11 maart 2026 · 40 min
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In 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, music production tools, and the creative workflows that define professional film scoring.
Whether you're an aspiring composer, music producer, or audio engineer looking to understand how professional film and TV scores are created, this two-part episode reveals insider insights from Emmy-winning composers who have shaped the soundtracks of iconic productions. Discover the technical and creative approaches that separate professional orchestral music from amateur compositions, and learn how modern digital tools are transforming the composition process while maintaining the richness of orchestral sound.
In This Episode:
String Ensemble Articulation & Digital Orchestration - Why getting convincing orchestral string parts to sound authentic is challenging, and how modern composition tools like Sonuscore's libraries solve articulation problems that traditionally required live orchestras
Film Scoring vs. Television Music Production - The unique demands and constraints of scoring for film versus episodic television, including timeline pressures, creative collaboration, and technical requirements
Orchestration Techniques for Professional Composers - Deep dive into how Emmy-winning composers approach orchestration, layering, and arrangement to create emotionally impactful scores
Music Editing in Post-Production - The critical role of music editing and how composers work with editors and directors to shape final scores in the post-production workflow
Digital Tools & Software for Modern Composition - Overview of contemporary music production tools, libraries, and workflows tha…
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Producer Lunch Talk: Compressors, Mix Translation & Working Backwards with Chic's Richard Hilton & Steve DeMott"
1 maart 2026 · 44 min
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In 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 modern music production relies heavily on understanding the nuances of audio engineering, and in this conversation, Ashea sits down with two industry veterans to talk honestly about what separates professional-quality mixes from the rest. Whether you're a professional audio engineer, music producer, or aspiring musician looking to elevate your craft, this discussion reveals insider secrets from producers who've worked with legendary artists like Nile Rodgers and Chic, providing invaluable insights into the production techniques and studio workflows that define hit records.
In This Episode:
Compressor Techniques & Mixing Best Practices - Deep dive into compression, its applications in modern music production, and how top producers use compression to shape sound and achieve professional-quality mixes
Mix Translation Across Playback Systems - Why mixes that sound great on studio monitors may not translate to other listening environments, and how professional engineers ensure consistency across headphones, car speakers, and mobile devices
Working Backwards in Production - Unconventional production workflows and creative approaches that yield breakthroughs, straight from producers who've worked at the highest levels of the music industry
Recording with Iconic Artists - Insights from Richard Hilton's extensive experience working with Nile Rodgers and the legendary band Chic, and what those collaborations taught him about music production
Grammy-Level Production Standards - Steve DeMott shares the engineering mindsets and technical approaches that earned his work with T…
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How Well Do You Really Know Your Compressors? Quiz Time
15 februari 2026 · 15 min
Today on the Production Expert Podcast, Ashea puts Richard Hilton and Steve De -Mott's compression trivia knowledge to the test. Lees meer
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
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Professional Mixing in Stereo & Atmos: Grammy-Winning Mixer Andrew Scheps on Workflow, Impostor Syndrome & Industry Insights (Part 2)
28 januari 2026 · 37 min
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In 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 challenges of mixing for headphone playback, binaural rendering, and maintaining mix translation across different monitoring environments.
In this episode, Andrew answers listener questions while providing concrete, actionable advice on EQ and panning techniques in immersive formats, the differences between phantom center and actual center speakers in spatial mixes, reverb strategies for Atmos, and insights into where the music production industry is heading. Whether you're a professional mixer looking to expand into immersive audio, a producer curious about Atmos workflows, or an audio engineer wanting to understand the future of spatial mixing, this conversation provides both technical knowledge and strategic industry perspective from one of the world's most respected mixing engineers.
In This Episode:
Mixing in Atmos with Headphone Monitoring - Practical techniques for creating mixes in Atmos that translate accurately on headphones, including the challenges of binaural rendering and headphone-specific mixing considerations
Panning and Spatial Placement Techniques - How phantom center differs from actual center speakers in immersive mixes, and strategies for placing elements in three-dimensional space effectively
EQ and Equalization in Immersive Formats - How equalization approaches change in Atmos compared to stereo, maintaining balance in surround configurations, and frequency management across spatial channels
Reverb and Spatial Effects in Atmos - Advanced reverb techniques specifically designed for immersive mixing, creating depth and space in three-dimensional mixe…
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Professional Mixing in Stereo & Atmos: Grammy-Winning Mixer Andrew Scheps on Workflow, Impostor Syndrome & Industry Insights (Part 1)
21 januari 2026 · 32 min
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In 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 syndrome despite significant achievements, and his perspective on the future of mixing and music production.
This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation that covers everything from technical mixing strategies to the personal and professional challenges of working at the highest levels of the music industry. Whether you're an aspiring mixer, an experienced audio engineer, or a music producer looking to expand your skills in immersive audio formats like Atmos, Andrew shares invaluable insights, practical mixing tips, and honest perspectives on the evolving landscape of professional music mixing. Listeners will also get a preview of fan questions that will be answered in Part 2.
In This Episode:
Mixing in Atmos and Immersive Audio Formats - Deep dive into how Grammy-winning mixers approach mixing for Spatial Audio and Atmos, including technical considerations, creative opportunities, and the future of immersive mixing
Stereo Mixing Fundamentals and Best Practices - Andrew's approach to creating professional stereo mixes that translate across all playback systems and serve as the foundation for immersive mixes
Creative Workflow and Mixing Techniques - Practical insights into how Andrew structures his mixing workflow, uses tools effectively, and maintains creative momentum throughout long mixing sessions
Dealing with Difficult Clients and Industry Dynamics - Honest discussion about managing client relationships, handling creative disagreements, setting boundaries, and navigating the business side of professional mixing
Impostor Syndrome in Professional Music Production - …
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The Science of Listening: Psychoacoustics & Immersive Audio Explained (Part Two).
14 januari 2026 · 50 min
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. Lees meer
About Our Guests:
Hyunkook Lee: Professor of audio and psychoacoustic engineering, Founder/director of the APL, & recording/mixing engineer
Emre Ramazanoglu: Immersive audio engineer, mixer/producer/drummer
Mark Gittins: Immersive engineer/mixer/producer/outside broadcast engineer.
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The Science of Listening: Psychoacoustics & Immersive Audio Explained" (Part One).
7 januari 2026 · 33 min
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. Instead, height perception relies almost entirely on spectral cues and the pitch-height effect, where higher frequencies are perceived as more elevated, regardless of speaker placement. Lees meer
Emre Ramazanola brings 25 years of stereo mixing and engineering experience and has completed over 3,000 Atmos mixes—a staggering volume that gives him unique insight into what actually works in immersive mixing. Mark Gittins has been pioneering immersive audio since Apple Music launched Spatial Audio, and runs his own immersive studio, Send Sound. Together, these three experts explore the psychoacoustic principles that govern immersive audio, the limitations of current technology (particularly HRTFs and binaural delivery), and practical solutions they're using today.
You'll learn why phantom centre sounds more natural than real centre (even though it's technically more distorted), why preserving tonality is one of the biggest challenges in immersive mixing, and how APL Virtuoso—Professor Lee's binaural monitoring software—uses geometric acoustic modelling rather than impulse responses to create neutral, spatially accurate headphone monitoring. The conversation covers the 'room divergence effect' (why your brain gets confused when virtual acoustics don't match your physical room), the limitations of personal HRTFs, and exciting new immersive technologies on the horizon that could revolutionize audio delivery across all platforms.
In This Episode:
Why height perception works completely differently from horizontal stereo localization—and what that means for immersive mixing
The pitch-height effe…
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Windmill Lane Recording Studio Dublin: Inside the Most Legendary Studio in Ireland
5 december 2025 · 35 min
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 console and was built to work beautifully with orchestras. Studio Two, housed in what was once an art deco electricity supply hub, features a 40-channel SSL G Series and has become the go-to room for rock and pop. Studio Three is a smaller, intimate space perfect for vocals and voiceover work. Lees meer
But the real story isn't about the gear—it's about the people. Tony explains how the studio's three directors (Tony, Naomi Moore, and Aidan Alcock) have built a culture of excellence from top to bottom. The team goes the extra mile. The interns are treated as valued members of the community. Engineers and producers who work there become part of something bigger than themselves. Tony also shares the critical role that mentorship and education have played, from founding Pulse College in 1994 to developing Ireland's first formal audio engineering degree program.
You'll hear about the importance of institutional knowledge—techniques for miking orchestras that have been passed down over generations, the nooks and crannies of each room, and the lessons learned from working alongside world-class producers and engineers. Most importantly, you'll understand why the vibe in a control room matters just as much as the equipment, and what it really takes to build and maintain a legendary recording facility in 2026.
In This Episode:
The legendary artists who've recorded at Windmill Lane: U2, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, Metallica, and many more
Studio One: The 144-input Neve console, orchestral recording, and why 'if an orchestra sounds good in a …
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Creating A 'Now' Moment With Sync DNA
19 november 2025 · 25 min
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. Lees meer
About Our Guests:
https://www.syncdna.com/
Mat: Chief Architect
Mat Pataki is Chief Architect at SyncDNA™. He's built cloud platforms that serve millions of users at companies like Uken Games and Jam City. But he's also spent years in Torontomusic studios on both sides of the glass—as an engineer and a performer. That combination of building massive-scale systems and actually living in professional audio workflows means he knows what creative professionals need, and how to deliver it.
Andreas: Chief Architect
Andreas brings deep expertise in audio and video networking software and scalable systems, with experience at internet pioneering companies like AOL and Yahoo. As Chief Architect, Andreas designs our core audio/video processing infrastructure, DAW/NLE integration, and hardware integration. Combined with his perspective as a practicing musician, this combination of engineering expertise and artistic insight makes him an ideal fit for SyncDNA.Talking Points:
A bit about you and your background.
What is Sync DNA and How did you form?
Creating the “Now moment” - Synchronization & Latency
Sync DNA & Track Record
Why choose Sync DNA?
Finds of the week:
Each week our guests share something they have found, (usually audio related but it doesn´t have to be; it can be anything from audio software to movies or even a jar of pickle):
Mat:
For live shows I’ve been using this Allen and Heath SQ-5 digital mixer. Its graphic EQ “fader flip” function is pretty amazing.Andreas:The Commoners Band
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What's The Score? With Stephen Gallagher & Mark Willsher
5 november 2025 · 49 min
In this podcast episode Russ Hughes talks film scoring with Stephen Gallagher & Mark Willsher (Lord Of The Rings). Lees meer
Learn More About Stephen Gallagher Here:
https://bio.site/StephenGallagher
Learn More About Mark Willsher Here:
https://bio.site/pin3hot
Finds Of The Week:
Mark:
Apple & Blackberry Bakewell Tart
Stephen:
A Sunny Place For Shady People by Mariana Enriquez
Russ:
The Genius Myth by Helen Lewis
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Production In Paradise- With Sonic Summit
21 oktober 2025 · 38 min
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. Lees meer
Learn more about Sonic Summits here:
https://linktr.ee/sonic_summit
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Let's Get Immersed: With Grammy Winning Immersive Mixer & Producer Justin Gray (Part 2)
5 oktober 2025 · 28 min
In this 2 part interview, Ashea chats with Producer, Musician & Immersive Mix Engineer Justin Grey about his new fully immersive album Immersed. Lees meer
Experience the album and learn more about Justin here:
https://justingraysound.com/immersed/
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Let's Get Immersed: With Grammy Winning Immersive Mixer & Producer Justin Gray
21 september 2025 · 32 min
In this two part interview, Ashea chats with Producer, Musician & Immersive Mix Engineer Justin Gray about his new fully immersive album Immersed. Lees meer
Experience the album and learn more about Justin here:
https://justingraysound.com/immersed/
Talking Points:
Inspiration for the album & The writing process
The expressive use of space (reverb)
Connecting audio and visuals to tell a story
Capturing sound in 3D
How using a Dolby Atmos playback system helped artists with their creativity
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Building A Hybrid Console With SSL X Rack Summing, Plus Yuzu Keycaps And Studio Chairs
4 september 2025 · 35 min
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. Useful listening for anyone weighing the cost and benefit of bringing analogue summing back into an in-the-box workflow. Lees meer
Building A Hybrid Console With SSL X Rack Summing, Plus Yuzu Keycaps And Studio Chairs
Most engineers running hybrid workflows hit the same wall. Every channel that touches outboard adds a conversion. By the time a kick drum reaches the master, it can have been through eight A to D stages, and the per-channel bus structure that a large format SSL gives you for granted is nowhere in sight. James Richmond's solution, built from used SSL X Rack modules for under £3,000, recreates A/B/C/D bus architecture in ten rack spaces. It's the centrepiece of an episode that also covers PreSonus's StudioLive Series III SE, the software that quietly saved a mix, and the ergonomics question most studio owners are still ignoring.
In this episode:
James Richmond on cascading SSL X Rack summing mixers, why the used module market made the build viable, and how the record bus on the four-channel modules enables true subgroup compression on drum shells and vocals before they hit the master
Luke Goddard on the PreSonus StudioLive Series III SE 32-channel mixer in three frame sizes, USB 2.0 versus Thunderbolt bandwidth concerns at 64 in/64 out, and the AVB-to-Dante bridge question for facilities already on Dante infrastructure
Julian Rodgers on DynAssist solving an unmixed legacy session for a social delivery in minutes, with no automation passes required
James on Yuzu Keycaps, custom Pro Tools labelling on a Keychron K5 mechanical keyboard, and why most pre-made Pro To…
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Podcast Short: Self Mastering Doesn't Have To Mean Solo Mastering
25 augustus 2025 · 7 min
In this podcast short, Ashea narrates an article by Luke Goddard about the importance of getting a second opinion, even when ‘solo mastering’. Lees meer
Read The Article Here:
https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/self-mastering-doesnt-have-to-mean-solo-mastering
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September is arriving.. Is Your Recording Studio Fail Proof? (You may be surprised at this checklist!)
17 augustus 2025 · 30 min
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 ? Lees meer
About Our Guests:
James Richmons is a producer/engineer based in Oxfordshire, UK.
Production Expert’s very own Luke Goddard. Yes that one!
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Podcast Short: Drowning In Ideas
30 juli 2025 · 9 min
In this podcast short, Ashea narrates an article by Russ Hughes about the dangers of saying yes to everything. Lees meer
Read Along With The Article:
https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/drowning-in-ideas-how-audio-pros-can-learn-to-say-no
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Preserving Musical History with UAD A-Type
22 juli 2025 · 43 min
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. Lees meer
About Our Guests:
Will Shanks: Senior Product Designer / Professional Plugins
James Santiago: Senior Product Designer / Guitar Products
Talking Points:
The Secret History of the A-Type Processor
A-Type processor, and how UA pushed it even further with modern circuit mods and expanded creative features.
A-Type as historic preservation tool of a particular era of recorded music
Analogue Vs Digital Vs Analogue Emulation with additional features.
UA’s impact on bringing hardware magic to the digital age
About A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer
For modern music producers, the name “A-Type” conjures images of analog recording studios and ancient equipment used for workhorse tasks like noise reduction and tape transfers to digital. But such associations don’t tell the whole story. The legacy of the Dolby A-Type noise reduction system* isn’t just about preservation — it is also a story of transformation. What began as a groundbreaking noise reduction circuit in the golden age of magnetic tape quietly shaped the sound of some of the most iconic records of all time as a creative effect. Now, reimagined as a modern tool for music producers and engineers working in DAWs, the UAD A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer plug-in brings this forgotten “studio secret” back into the spotlight.
A-Type Blog - https://www.uaudio.com/blogs/ua/making-of-uad-a-type
Finds of the week:
Each week our guests share something they have found, (usually audio related but it doesn´t have to be; it can be anything from audio software to movies or even a jar of pickle):
Julian: Surrounded by Sound: Ray Dolby and the Art of Noise Reduction
Ashea: https://wiredmasters.co.uk/ (Tape Baking Story)
Will: Amazon Pants
James:Installation of tone makers in Times Square Max Neuhas -
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The Art Of Mixing
6 juli 2025 · 36 min
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. Lees meer
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 companies like Kemper Amps and Sennheiser, he’s spent his career building tools that make audio production more intuitive. Through Playfair Audio, he focuses on solving the technical challenges so others can focus on being creative.Talking Points:
The interplay between creativity and technical ability
Using technology for a more seamless creative mixing process
Careful consideration vs instinct while mixing
How tools, interfaces and working environments shape the creative process
The role of dynamics when mixing
Finds of the week:
Each week our guests share something they have found, (usually audio related but it doesn´t have to be, it can be anything from audio software to movies or even a jar of pickle):
Ashea: Logic Pro Latest Updates- Stem Splitter Improvements
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Podcast Interview: Neurodivergence In The Audio Industry
26 juni 2025 · 29 min
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.
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The Future Of Music Is Here: Will You Embrace It?
11 juni 2025 · 37 min
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? Lees meer
Talking Points:
The AI revolution in the audio industry and why choosing ethical options is so important.
A literal game-changer, despite this phrase being embarrassingly over used- let’s discuss the ways that Auribus is changing how we make music.
Voice by Auribus Features:
Finds of the week:
Julian: Air Fryer! - me too… Snootiful Hound sighthound harness
Ashea: Monument Valley Game
Juan: Anthony Hopkins film Hitchcock - title: “Hitchcock”
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Podcast Short: Direct Stream Digital- Unpacking The Mystery
30 mei 2025 · 18 min
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.
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Listen To This Podcast- Your Ears Will Thank You For It (With Genelec)
19 mei 2025 · 38 min
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. Lees meer
About our guests:
Thomas is convenor of the EU working group to prevent hearing loss in music listening and gaming; and researcher at Finnish monitoring company, Genelec. Out of a medical background, Thomas has worked in Danish healthcare, and contributed to international standardisation on sound.
Stephen: Stephen’s company, LimitEar, have supplied hearing safeguarding technologies for headphone users at The BBC, Global Radio, BSkyB, F1, amongst others. He is the Chair of the UK Make Listening Safe Campaign, a WHO initiative, a Trustee of the UK Hearing Conservation Association and an Invited Expert to the ITU’s Safe Listening safety standards groups.
https://www.hearangel.com/the-company/
Stephen: History Rage Podcast
Finds of the week:
Julian: Steinberg SpectraLayersAshea: Ear Peace Music Pro
Thomas: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/noise/about/app.html
https://www.museepicassoparis.fr/en/degenerate-art-modern-art-trial-under-nazis
Stephen: History Rage Podcast
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Interview with Marcello Spooks: Is Delusion The Key To Success?
6 mei 2025 · 25 min
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. Lees meer
Listen To Marcellos New Music Here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y7BLmHCX9AKeep Up With Marcello's Delusion:
https://www.instagram.com/marcellospooks?igsh=MTducHRocGY2Z2QwcQ== -
The New Era Of Remote Recording
16 april 2025 · 36 min
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. Lees meer
About Our Guests:
Robert Marshall: Principal inventor and co-founder, overseas product development concepts and sales & support teams. He is the recording /mixing engineer for SUM1 in Chicago and works daily with our remote tools around the world in that capacity. He also has an extraordinary daughter who just started film school who is showing that the next generation is full of talent and good spirits.
Rebekah Wilson: Technical co-founder and CEO, overseas engineering and product teams and general business functions. Originally trained as classical & electronic composer in conservatory-style, before source elements she toured as a composer/performer and worked in an experimental music institute in Amsterdam, work that merged into her interest of using tools such as Source-Connect for networked music performance and avant garde music, primarily as teacher and researcher.
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Things We Love Right Now (And Things We Don't)
7 april 2025 · 41 min
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. Lees meer
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Podcast Short: Three Crucial Creative Lessons from Netflix's Daring Drama Adolescence
23 maart 2025 · 8 min
In this podcast short Ashea narrates an article by Russ Hughes discussing the genius creative work behind the Netflix show Adolescence. Lees meer
Click here to follow along with the article:
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Podcast Short: Three Music Technology Predictions That Never Came True
3 maart 2025 · 9 min
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. Lees meer
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)
12 februari 2025 · 39 min
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. Lees meer
About Our Guests:
Korey Pereira is a Dialogue Editor and Sound Supervisor for film and television< a member of the Motion Picture Sound Editors Board of Directors as well as a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin.
Mike Thorne is a studio owner in Kent- Rimshot productions: https://www.rimshotstudio.co.uk/
Reid Caulfield is an LA based re-recording mixer & sound editor.
Finds Of The Week:
Julian: The Synths Behind Don't You Want Me - Video by Alex Ball
Mike: Meter Plugs Perception AB Chord Electronics Alto
Korey: Tascam DR-07XP Adjustable mics between AB/XY, 32-bit float
Soundfield ST450mkii
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Podcast Short-Why I Only Use Pro Tools As My DAW Of Choice
29 januari 2025 · 7 min
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. Lees meer
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.
21 januari 2025 · 38 min
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. Lees meer
Talking Points:
A history of sampling.
Present day sampling practices.
Tips and industry insights for sound designers & producers in TV & Film.
Finds of the week:
Julian: UAD Polymax For Free For Pro Tools Customers Via Inner Circle
Ashea: Warp- Baby Audio X Andrew Huang
Roger: Silk Vocal from Waves
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Podcast Short - Mental Illness In The Creative Sector- Part 2
7 januari 2025 · 7 min
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 do this. Lees meer
If you are affected or know someone who is struggling with the issues mentioned in this podcast short, please know that you are not alone and there most definitely is hope.
Helpful links:
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
https://www.mind.org.uk/donate/acq-christmas-2024/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1Km7BhC9ARIsAFZfEIv-nrundcUa2BAWKmRI3WnNoK41m4IrGj3aDxZrnlNvNA7bM-Zd1wYaAh3YEALw_wcB
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Podcast Short - Mental Illness In The Creative Sector- Part 1
24 december 2024 · 7 min
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 do this. Lees meer
If you are affected or know someone who is struggling with the issues mentioned in this podcast short, please know that you are not alone and there most definitely is hope.
Helpful links:
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/https://www.mind.org.uk/donate/acq-christmas-2024/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1Km7BhC9ARIsAFZfEIv-nrundcUa2BAWKmRI3WnNoK41m4IrGj3aDxZrnlNvNA7bM-Zd1wYaAh3YEALw_wcB