People & Music Industry

Julian Kindred talks to Kevin Paul about his career as a producer and mixer, from his early days in Nashville to establishing himself in the UK. They discuss the changing role of the producer, working with artists, building a sustainable career in the modern music industry, and the importance of community through Audio Rehab’s informal industry gatherings.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:53 - From Canada To Nashville
08:21 - Making The Move To London
14:39 - What Makes A Good Producer?
16:03 - Learning The Role
18:58 - How Studio Roles Have Changed
22:43 - Navigating Th...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:18 - Who are CMU?
01:03 - The Producer Deals Guide
03:51 - The Changing Industry
09:35 - The Producer Contribution
18:45 - Unsigned Artists
21:02 - Addressing The Matter Early
25:00 - When...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:28 - Business Mentoring For Freelancers
07:43 - Modern Career Paths For Audio Engineers
09:51 - The Right Time To Go Freelance
13:19 - The Benefits Of Specialising
16:30 - The Role Of A Manager
21:24 - The Importance Of Networking
26:44 - Utilising Social Media Wisely
32:25 - Setting The Right Price
40:53 - Streamlining Your Workflow

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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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:51 - Background Story
03:18 - Working at IRCAM
05:33 - Computer Science
09:26 - Music Presentation Software
13:13 - Co-creativity with OMax and Somax
16:37 - Exploring Creative AI with REACH
23:45 - Generating Symbolic Scores
28:34 - Music As A Prompt
31:23 - Improtech Workshop Festival

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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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction

00:27 - Contacting Studios

06:23 - Learning By Watching

08:59 - Tape Operator At Trident

11:19 - Moving To Island Studios

12:57 - Becoming An Engineer

14:56 - A Different Recording Era

15:58 - Recording Bob Marley

17:25 - Using Spill As An Advantage

20:26 - Recording Techniques

23:04 - Memorable Sessions

26:13 - Taking Time...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
02:36 - The Studio Design

03:56 - Recording Orchestras

08:51 - From College to Assisting

16:03 - Being A Good Engineer

20:08 - Recording Elbow

28:40 - Working With Blur

35:19 - Encouraging Creativity

40:35 - Engineering Depeche Mode

43:36 - Getting Feel Into...

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.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

00:24 - Warm Audio Origins and Growth

02:33 - Product Development

03:09 - Capturing The Vintage Sound

07:01 - Modernising And Adapting Designs

09:43 - Designing For Working Professionals

12:50 - Analogue Gear Used In A Live Setting

14:49 - Choosing Which Gear To Develop

16:25 - Popular And Unusual...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:36 - The History of the MixBus Podcast

06:32 - From DJing to Soho Studios
10:58 - Konk Studios and Mute Records

15:17 - Developing Your Skills And Being Persistent

18:45 - Encouraging Good P...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:42 - The Origin Of The Name 'Spud'
01:28 - From Cover Bands To Recording Originals
02:14 - Being Drawn To The Studio
03:34 - Combining Live And Studio Elements
06:14 - Recording False Lankum
10:57 - Creating A Comfortable Recording Environment
15:57 - Motivation And Collaboration
17:39 - Balancing Direction And Creative Space <...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction

00:30 - Butler, Blake & Grant

02:08 - Self-Organising A Touring Schedule

04:35 - Getting Started In Music Production

06:57 - Approach To Working With New Artists

13:39 - Persuading Bands To Try Fresh Ideas

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:32 - Pre-Production And Creative Limitations
03:28 - Working With New Artists
06:32 - Working With Flood
09:59 - Becoming A Better Mix Engineer
12:08 - Finding Your Own Methods
15:32 - Communication And Experimentation

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Dimitri Tikovoï is a Paris-born, classically trained, Grammy-nominated produc...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:26 - Education, Drums And Early Recording
06:44 - Touring And Programming Drums
11:21 - Constructing Fashion Show Soundtracks
16:30 - Studio Work And First Zero G Release
21:23 - Versatility And Enthusiasm
27:40 - Being Creative On Tight Deadlines
30:47 - Drum Processing
34:03 - Being A Reducer, Not Producer
37:48 - Live With Your Mixes...

MixBus Live @ GearFest UK 2025
Four 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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:53 - Reasons For Getting Into Music Production
19:09 - The Reality Of Working In A Studio
20:59 - Working Your Way Up In A Studio
22:39 - Employing Studio St...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - Route Into The Industry
04:22 - Career Progression At Flagstaff Studios
06:56 - Learning As An Assistant
09:52 - The Blurring Of Engineer And Producer Roles
14:06 - Moving To The UK
17:52 - Setting Up As A Freelancer
19:42 - Technology Changing The Industry<...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:31 - The Origins Of Stubbleman
03:25 - Using Ambient Noises On The Record And Live
05:17 - Working In A Studio
07:15 - What Makes A Good Producer?
09:28 - Working With An Engineer
11:29 - S'Express and Bomb The Bass
13:53 - Success With Peach and Dido
15:54 - Working With Top Line Writers
17:55...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:31 - Path To Becoming An Audio Manufacturer
04:12 - Simplicity And Sustainability
06:19 - Flat Frequency Response
08:38 - Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
10:01 - Introducing A Closed-Back Version
11:48 - Teaming Up With dSONIQ
13:16 - X1 Calibration Process
14:45 - Using Broad Q Factors
17:29 - Preference For External DSP
19:27 - A G...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:42 - Konk And Stone Roses
04:27 - Working With George Holt
09:16 - Developing A Personal Style
12:50 - Adapting Old Workflows For DAWs
16:02 - The Chemical Brothers
19:35 - Studio Collaborations / Genres
22:52 - Mixing For Moby And The Orbital
28:20 - Listening To Music
30:07 - Approaching A New Mix
33:05 - Sidechaining...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:25 - First Encounters With Recording Equipment
04:12 - Getting A Recording Studio Job
07:46 - The Launch Of Trident Studios
17:48 - Designing And Building Trident Consoles
25:41 - Setting Up Malcolm Toft Associates
30:29...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:26 - Helping New Bands
04:53 - Working With Goldie
08:47 - Sarm Studios And Ian Brown
09:52 - The Role Of The Producer
12:11 - Achieving Realism With MIDI
14:45 - Learning Through Experience
17:57...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:18 - The History Of NI
01:41 - Grouping Of Brands
03:11 - Supporting Other Manufacturers
05:04 - The Kontakt Sound Libraries
06:16 - Choosing Which Sound Libraries To Include
07:07 - Musical Differences Across Territories
08:48 - Collaborating Across Different Timezones
09:51 - The Company Structure
10:45 - Subscription and Perpetual Options
13:40 - Incorporating AI Technology To Manage...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:54 - Founding Apogee
03:26 - Bob Clearmountain's First Apogee Product
06:12 - Developing The First Converters
10:12 - Adapting To Hard Disk Recording
13:28 - Launching The Duet Interface
19:25 - Switching From High-End To Mass Marketing Products
21:30 - From Firewire To...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:12 - Getting Into The Industry
00:59 - Starting Out As A Tape Op
02:29 - First Solo Session
03:35 - Early Fleetwood Mac Sessions
06:15 - Working With Queen
09:23 - Buying A Studio And Going Freelance
13:19 - How...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - Working At Metropolis
02:26 - Recording Van Morrison
05:02 - Capturing A Moment
07:10 - The Craft Of Recording
09:34 - Learning From Others
13:32 - Musical Interests
15:04 - Getting Into The Industry Today
19:08 - Starting A Mix
22:40 - Time Spent On A Mix
24:25 - The Importance Of Pre-Production
26:55...

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 binaural headphone monitoring with the new 9320A reference controller and Genelec's first ever pair of headphones.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:21 - About The UNIO Ecosystem
01:53 - 9320A Reference Controller And 8550A Headphones
04:53 - How Aural ID Works
07:17 - Secondary Referencing

Universal Audio - Behind The Brand
As 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 from meticulously recreating Bill Sr's analogue designs to cutting-edge digital modelling, culminating in today's launch of the latest generation of Apollo recording interfaces.

Chapters

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - A Background In Composition And Electronic Engineering
01:57 - The Magnetic Resonator Piano
09:50 - TouchKeys USB Touch Sensor
13:05 - Developing Ideas Within A Community
15:47 - Using The Piano Within Different Genres
17:19...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:45 - Education And Work Experience
05:44 - Moving From LIPA To The Studio
09:02 - Working For Alan Moulder
13:00 - Moving To Own Studio Space
13:33 - How To Approach A Mix
16:17 - Enhancing Drums And...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Rhythm Riders
03:15 - London Sound Systems
06:02 - Getting Into Music and Visiting Berlin
12:33 - DJing in New York
17:05 - Renegade Soundwave
22:28 - Warehouse Parties
24:20 - The First Singles on Mute
26:59 - Equipment Used in Early Recordings
30:03 - Creating A Unique Sound
35:50 - Releasing 'In Dub'
39:35...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:58 - Early Musical Influences
03:57 - First Encounter With Synths
06:14 - The Korg 700s
08:50 - Setting Up The Label And The First Release
11:56 - How To Choose Artists To Sign
14:10 - The Music Business
17:38 - A More Relaxed Atmosphere
19:07 - What Makes A Good Producer
20:49 - Getting Started With Modular Synths
24:35...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:52 - Storm & The Early Days Of Software Synthesis
02:53 - Emulating Classic Analogue Synths
07:23 - How To Approach An Emulation
08:24 - IRCAM And Physical Modelling
10:56 - Expanding Into Hardware
13:43 - The MiniBrute: Arturia's First Analogue Synth
18:16 - Synths For iPad & iOS
20:03 - The MatrixBrute
24:26 - The Importance Of...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Starting Out In Indie Rock
02:28 - The Route Into Trident Studios
04:50 - Going Freelance With Dave Stewart
06:48 - Learning To Mix On An SSL Desk
09:03 - Developing The Studio With Flood
09:42 - Hiring Studio Assistants
13:14 - Structured Working Methods<...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction

01:22 - The Early Days At Island Records

04:58 - Musical Taste

06:33 - Informative Years In The Bunker

08:10 - Being Invited To Tour

10:40 - Rez Rocket Surfer - A Virtual Band

15:47 - Developing Artist Management Skills

21:17 - Being Diplomatic In A Team

24:20 - Taking...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:28 - Getting Into The Industry
03:51 - Learning At Abbey Road
05:12 - Studio Etiquette
06:58 - Being Sensitive To Artist Needs
10:44 - Blending Modern Technology And Traditional Spaces
14:08 - Learning To Be A Good Engineer
16:40 - Working With Constrained Budgets
18:00 - The Curiosity Of Experimentation
19:07 - Confidence In Your Abilities
23:26 - What Makes A...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:29 - Getting Started In The Industry
04:22 - Working With Flood
08:50 - The Modern Studio Career Path
12:43 - Developing People Skills
16:21 - Working With Alan Moulder
18:57 - The Mixing Assistant Role
22:26 - Working With Poor Recordings
23:42 - Finding The Vibe Of A Track
29:00 - Mixing Hardware And...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:04 - Getting Started In The Business
07:47 - Technical Training
09:17 - Working in Different Countries
10:49 - The Move To Westside Studios
13:25 - The Art Of Engineering
19:06 - Working Alongside A Producer
23:10 - The Role Of A Producer
24:50 - Pre-Production Meetings And Rehearsals<...

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.
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Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - The Origins Of ROLI
07:41 - Part Of The Keyboard Family
12:26 - Challenges Of Constructing The Seaboard
17:34 - The First Products Launched
18:12 - From Integrated Sounds To Controllers And Soft Synths
22:59 - Standardising MIDI Polyphonic Expression
25:32 - The ROLI Block System
28:33...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:16 - The Studio
02:14 - Getting Started As A Mix Engineer
05:19 - Innovative Recording Techniques
08:01 - Keeping Clients Happy
10:24 - Mute Records and Depeche Mode
16:12 - Recording Andy Bell
18:01 - Mixing In The Box
23:13 - Current Analogue Kit
24:20...

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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
02:20 - The Inspiration Behind MPW
06:47 - Getting Set Up
13:15 - The Courses On Offer
16:16 - Building The Team
21:56 - The Joys And The Challenges
30:48 - Future Plans
33:25 - How To Get Involved

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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.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:27 - A Brief History
01:33 - Who The Society Is For
02:46 - Entrance Requirements
04:16 - Bruce Olson Background
07:54 - Developing Standards
11:15 - Membership Benefits
15:16 - Attending Conferences
18:37 - Job And Training Opportunities
20:26 - A Fast-Moving Industry
21:48 - The Future Of Audio
24:13 - Encouraging Diversity
26:30 - AES Membership<...

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 - Introduction
00:35 - The Beginnings Of ComposerCloud+
05:19 - The Scale Of Production
08:24 - Benefits Of Subscription Services
10:48 - Individual Sounds On Demand
13:24 - Developing OPUS
18:08 - The Orchestrator Tool
20:40 - The Development Of MIDI
23:59 - AI And The Musician
28:00 - Anyone Can Make Music
31:36...