Recording & Mixing
Episodes
Hardware in a Modern Hybrid Studio
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Professional producers Chevy One and Gareth Young talk to Julian Rodgers about the advantages of a hybrid hardware and digital studio setup and how co...
Advanced DAW Automation
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie Bazil demonstrates creative uses of advanced automation as a musical tool in the DAW, showing how automation can add movement, expression and mu...
AI and Music Tech in 2026 - Sonarworks Survey
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Helmuts Bems, Co-Founder and CEO of Sonarworks, joins Sam Inglis to discuss the findings of their recent AI survey. The conversation explores differin...
Gear Of The Year 2025
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul White and Hugh Robjohns pick their software and hardware highlights from the gear they've reviewed in the last 12 months.Chapters00:00 - Introduc...
Tips For Home Studio Users
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul White and Hugh Robjohns address some of the most frequently-asked questions about home studio recording and production. They sha...
Vocal Processing Techniques
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie Bazil explores advanced vocal processing techniques to achieve a clean, professional vocal track. He demonstrates how to control sibilance, tame...
Create Your Own Samples
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul White explores the creative potential of using 'found' sounds, demonstrating how items found within your surroundings can be sampled, manipulated...
Yamaha NS-10M Studio Monitors
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Mellor explores how the Yamaha NS-10M monitors became a studio staple and why, decades after being discontinued, engineers are still seeking out...
Mic Techniques For Stereo Sound
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David Mellor continues his exploration of microphone polar patterns by discussing techniques for capturing stereo recordings. He exam...
Creating A Filter Pan Effect
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Mellor discusses how to create custom effects in a DAW without relying on expensive plug-ins. Here he demonstrates his approach to creating a fi...
Using Tube And Tape Plug-Ins
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, sound-designer Eddie Bazil looks at ways of enhancing a variety of individual tracks and full mixes using plug-ins that are designed ...
Introduction to Guitar & Amp Modelling
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul White delves into the fun world of modelled guitars, amps and cabs, that cannot only make your songwriting and studio sessions more creative and ...
Creative Ways To Manipulate DAW Effects
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul White looks at some creative ways that you can manipulate the standard plug-ins found in your DAW, using them alone or in combin...
Gear Of The Year 2024
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul White and Hugh Robjohns pick their software and hardware highlights from the gear they've reviewed in the last 12 months.Chapters00:00 - Introduc...
Creating Musical Snippets
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For musicians and producers that struggle to finish tracks, Eddie Bazil explains the benefits of creating musical snippets and gives us some examples ...
Essential Studio Effects and Processors
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul White and Hugh Robjohns talk us through four essential studio effects that every music producer or mix engineer needs to know for creating an eff...
Andy Bereza - Creator Of The Portastudio
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pro Audio Design Engineer Andy Bereza summarises his impressive career in a chat with Paul Gilby. Andy founded Allen & Heath Mixers before working...
Setting Up A Home Studio
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul White and Hugh Robjohns discuss the basics of a good home studio setup, including choosing the right equipment and setting up your space correctl...
How To Remove Studio Hum
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone has access to a professional studio with bespoke wiring. Here, Paul White and Hugh Robjohns discuss the best practises for avoiding and e...
Drum Beat Construction - Part 2
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie Bazil gives us more pointers on constructing beats, incorporating useful tools such as Drum Replacement Software and pre-constructed Loops, then...
Realistic Orchestras From Sample Libraries
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An introduction to using sample libraries focusing on the string section. Composer and Producer Sam Boydell talks us through selecting an orchestral s...
Drum Beat Construction - Part 1
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of a two-part series, Eddie Bazil explains how some simple adjustments in your DAW will help you to achieve more bounce in your drum beat...
David Mellor - Mic Polar Patterns Part 2
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A valuable test for recording engineers, David Mellor gives examples of different mic types to emphasise the importance of knowing your mic collection...
David Mellor - Mic Polar Patterns Part 1
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of this two-part series, David Mellor gives us an introduction to mic polar patterns, explaining the best type of mic to use for various ...
Gear Of The Year 2023
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul White and Hugh Robjohns pick their software and hardware highlights from the last 12 months.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:16 - Universal Audio W...
Drum Science - Part 3
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the third and final part of this series, Rob Toulson focuses on recording drums and talks us through the issue of frequency cancellation in a multi...
Drum Science - Part 2
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of this 3-part series, Rob Toulson explains how to optimise the drum sound for recording by experimenting with drum head, damping system, tu...
Drum Science - Part 1
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Toulson dives into the science behind how drums produce sound in this three-part series. In part one he talks us through the different pitches, fr...
Creative Tools For Beats, Sequences and Mixes
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie Bazil dives into some of his favourite plug-ins and gives us a series of examples on how to use these tools creatively for designing unique and ...
Gain Staging - Episode 4
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this fourth and final episode, David Mellor, a sound engineer and the founder and Course Director of Audio Masterclass, delves into Gain Staging yo...
Gain Staging - Episode 3
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Mellor, a sound engineer and the founder and Course Director of Audio Masterclass, introduces us to Gain Staging in a brand new series of podcas...
Gain Staging - Episode 2
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Mellor, a sound engineer and the founder and Course Director of Audio Masterclass, introduces us to Gain Staging in a brand new series of podcas...
Gain Staging - Episode 1
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Mellor, a sound engineer and the founder and Course Director of Audio Masterclass, introduces us to Gain Staging in a brand new series of podcas...
Compression And Expansion
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie Bazil demystifies Compression and Expansion with a detailed explanation of their uses and with a range of practical examples using plug-ins. Cha...
A History Of Guitar Synths
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paul White takes us through the history and evolution of guitar synths, from early attempts at creating onboard sounds and audio to MIDI pick-ups, thr...
Amp Modelling
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paul White explains how to get the best out of Amp Simulation software, from getting a good guitar input signal, setting up effective monitoring for e...
Gear Of The Year 2022
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paul White and Hugh Robjohns pick their hardware and software highlights from the last 12 months, plus feature some late arrivals.Chapters00:00 - Intr...
Fundamentals of Mixing
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of this 5 part series, Mark Mynett, sound engineer and senior lecturer at Huddersfield University, gives us an in-depth look at h...
Recording Vocals
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Mynett, sound engineer and senior lecturer at Huddersfield University, presents part four of his recording series. Here he details how to prepare...
Recording Guitar
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Mynett, sound engineer and senior lecturer at Huddersfield University, details best practices for setting up and recording rhythm and lead guitar...
Recording Bass
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Mynett, sound engineer and senior lecturer at Huddersfield University, talks us through prepping for and recording a bass session, including ways...
Recording Drums
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Mynett, sound engineer and senior lecturer at Huddersfield University, talks us through the setup and recording of live drums.Chapters00:00 - Int...
Bob Clearmountain - Engineer
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grammy Award winning engineer Bob Clearmountain details his unique approach to mixing music in Dolby Atmos using an analogue desk.Chapters00:00 - Intr...
Sound Particles - Behind The Brand
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Behind The Brand feature, Nuno Fonseca of Sound Particles talks to Paul White about their rapid rise in the film and audio industry and how th...
Soundtoys Mixing Workflow
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Ni from Soundtoys sits down with Sam Inglis to discuss his mixing workflow and to explain how he uses core Soundtoys plug-ins to achieve his soun...
Keyboard Processing Tips
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Johnson of Jamiroquai talks us through five favourite processing tips that he uses to create movement and interest in synth parts.Chapters00:00 -...
Sound Design Using Filters
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie Bazil gives six sound design tips, using various plug-in filters to create unique instrument sounds and to add interest and movement to mixes.Ch...
Howard Gray Producer
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Howard Gray gives us a fascinating look behind the scenes of recording and engineering some of the biggest tracks of the 80s. James Gardner chats to h...
Grumpy 101: Top Peeves, Annoyances and Pet Hates
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paul and Hugh wax lyrical about the things they dislike about today's gear.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:18 - Power Supplies02:32 - USB Connectors03:...
Gear Of The Year 2021
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A rundown of some of the most intriguing product releases reviewed in Sound On Sound in 2021, as chosen by Paul White and Hugh Robjohns. Includes soft...
Using Vocoder Plug-ins
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vocoders are not just for vocals. In this episode, Eddie Bazil talks about the various vocoder plug-in options and demonstrates six creative technique...
From Tape to DAW
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paul White and Hugh Robjohns discuss the evolution of recording from the perspective of their own experiences, starting with analogue tape and ending ...
Echo: Back To Basics - Paul White
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paul White looks back over the history of the echo effect, from tape loops through to plug-ins, and how modern echo effects can be used as sound desig...
Colouring Drum Beats - Eddie Bazil
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eddie Bazil offers tips for creating a signature sound using sound design techniques and offers a range of suggestions on how drums c...
Using Transient Shapers - Eddie Bazil
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eddie Bazil discusses using Transient Shapers in place of EQ and provides six practical examples of the ways that each of the various...
FX Chain Order
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paul White explains the basic concepts behind FX chain order and gives examples of how these guidelines can be broken in order to achieve new and uniq...
Creative Use Of Auto-Tune
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Auto-Tune may be a common plug-in for fixing vocal pitch, but in this episode Paul White explains the basics and demonstrates 7 tips to help you creat...
Using Dynamic EQ - Eddie Bazil
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie Bazil takes us through some of the different uses for Dynamic EQ, including enhancing drums and vocals and separating elements within a mix.Chap...
Using Delay Effects - Eddie Bazil
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Eddie Bazil explores the various ways that delay effects can be used and applies these techniques to a finished composition.Chapters00...
Using Phaser Effects - Eddie Bazil
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie Bazil of Samplecraze gives us an introduction into the creative use of Phasers, with practical examples using drums, vocals and synth pads.Chapt...
7 Reverb Treatments To Enhance Your Music
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this show Paul White guides you through seven reverb treatments, from simple to complex, and demonstrates how combining reverb with other commonly ...
6 Advanced Drum Mixing Tips - Mat Gendreau
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Record producer and educator Mathieu Gendreau shares 6 top tips to help you mix drums like a pro.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:13 - Tip 1: Gating dru...
5 Tips for Parallel Processing - Mat Gendreau
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Canadian Producer and Educator Mat Gendreau shares his 5 top tips for using parallel processing techniques on voice, bass and drums t...
EQing & Processing Reverbs - Mat Gendreau
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian Producer and Educator Mat Gendreau shares his top 5 tips on processing reverbs to fit with your song tempo and to avoid overpowering a mix.Ch...
Spill Can Be Your Friend! - Mike Senior
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Senior's Expert Tracking & Mixing TipsMany project-studio users seem to go to enormous lengths to reduce spill, but this frequently proves co...
Improving Your Mixes With Distortion - Mike Senior
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Senior's Expert Tracking & Mixing TipsDistortion can be a surprisingly useful mix effect, if you know what you're doing. Mike Senior reveals ...
Troubleshooting Acoustic Guitar Recordings - Mike Senior
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Senior's Expert Tracking & Mixing TipsMike Senior delves into some of the most common troubleshooting tasks when dealing with acoustic guitar...
What Are Haas Delays, And How Do I Best Use Them? - Mike Senior
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Senior's Expert Tracking & Mixing TipsMike Senior explores the subject of Haas delays at mixdown, explaining how they work, how to get the be...
Why NOT To Use Cardioid Mics! - Mike Senior
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Senior's Expert Tracking & Mixing TipsCardioid mics are tremendously popular amongst recording musicians, but can also work against you. In t...
Three Ways To Compress Snare - Mike Senior
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Senior's Expert Tracking & Mixing TipsDepending on how it's set up, compression can do radically different things to the sound of a snare dru...
SOS Podcast Trailer
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing the Sound On Sound Podcasts. Yes, that’s podcasts, because we’re launching three dedicated channels each with their own series of epis...