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Welcome to the Sound On Sound People & Music Industry podcast channel. Listen to experts in the field, company founders, equipment designers, engineers, producers and educators. More information and content can be found at https://www.soundonsound.com/podcasts | Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - @soundonsoundmag | YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/soundonsoundvideo

  1. Tony Platt - Legendary Producer Engineer

    6 DAYS AGO

    Tony Platt - Legendary Producer Engineer

    Tony Platt talks with Paul White about his career highlights, developing his recording techniques and memorable sessions with Bob Marley, AC-DC, Gary Moore and Uriah Heep. Chapters00:00 - 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 To Develop Bands 28:42 - From Analogue To Digital 33:54 - Incorporating Analogue 35:51 - Analogue Emulations 39:05 - Expanding Into Different Genres 41:56 - Current Music Projects 42:37 - AI In Music Tony Platt BiogTony started as a “tea-boy” at Trident Studios in London before landing a job as tape operator at the now legendary Island Record's Basing Street Studios where he worked as an assistant on sessions with the likes of Traffic, The Who, Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. He engineered on sessions with John Martin, Free and many more, leading to him mixing the “Catch A Fire” album for a hitherto unknown Jamaican artist, Bob Marley and then recording and mixing the “Burnin” album, both of which arguably would launch reggae music into the mainstream. As a freelance he recorded demos that prefaced deals for Thin Lizzy and the Stranglers before becoming engineer for Mutt Lange and working on the AC/DC albums “Highway to Hell” and “Back in Black”, Foreigner – “4”, Boomtown Rats – “Fine Art of Surfacing’ and Broken Home. He produced and engineered the work of artists such as Samson (with Bruce Dickenson singing), Krokus, Motorhead, Gary Moore, Cheap Trick, Ronnie Dio, The Cult and Marillion and recorded two albums for Buddy Guy - the Grammy winning “Damn Right I Got the Blues” and the follow up “Feels Like Rain”. He developed a close involvement with the well-respected “boutique” Jazz label, Dune Records, working with all their artists including Mercury nominated Soweto Kinch, Denys Baptiste, and Abram Wilson. Many other productions in the Jazz genre have followed and Tony still undertakes mixing projects in his own studio. He is a member of the steering group for the education initiative J.A.M.E.S. (Joint Audio Media Education Support), whilst occasionally providing guest lectures, master-classes and workshops for several universities running music industry courses worldwide. www.platinumtones.comwww.jamesonline.org.uk Paul White BiogPaul White initially trained in electronics at The Royal Radar Establishment in Malvern then went on to work with Malvern Instruments, a company specialising in laser analysis equipment, before moving into technical writing.  He joined the Sound On Sound team in 1991 where he became Editor In Chief, a position he held for many years before recently becoming Executive Editor. Paul has written more than 20 recording and music technology textbooks, the latest being The Producer’s Manual. Having established his own multitrack home studio in the 1980s he’s worked with many notable names including Bert Jansch and Gordon Giltrap. He’s played in various bands over the years and currently collaborates with Malvern musician Mark Soden, under the name of Cydonia Collective. Paul still performs live claiming that as he has suffered for his music he doesn’t see why everyone else shouldn’t too! http://www.cydoniacollective.co.uk/ Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

    47 min
  2. Ben Hillier - Engineer And Producer

    17 APR

    Ben Hillier - Engineer And Producer

    Music producer Ben Hillier reflects on his journey from orchestral percussionist to studio producer, from assisting on recordings to working with Elbow, Blur, Depeche Mode and Nadine Shah, sharing insights on feel, creativity and making records from his distinctive straw-built studio. Chapters00:00 - Introduction02:36 - The Studio 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 Electronic Music 50:12 - Collaborating With Nadine Shah 57:46 - Being A Good Producer 59:20 - Creating A Good Studio Environment 1:01:13 - Choosing Which Projects To Work On 1:07:34 - Preferred Tools And Workflows Ben Hillier BiogBen Hillier has been working in the recording industry for nearly 40 years. He spent the 90’s engineering and programming for various producers including Steve Osborne, Steven Street, Gil Norton and Nelly Hooper around London and internationally. In the 2000’s he moved into production making albums with bands like Elbow, Doves, Blur and three albums with Depeche Mode. In 2010’s he also began writing music, co-writing and producing five albums with Nadine Shah. In 2007 he set-up The Pool Studios with Nick Young at Miloco and was a partner in that studio for about 17 years. Ben continues to write and produce, most recently producing The Howling Bells, Sandhouse, Highschool and Dominie Hooper and writing with Shadowman, Storm Franklin and Nuha Ruby Ra. He currently lives near Brighton, UK, and has a studio (Agricultural Audio) made out of straw bales on working farm.Instagram: @agriculturalaudio Kevin Paul BiogKevin Paul started his career as a DJ but quickly found his passion was sound engineering. His first audio job was at Soho Studios in 1991, moving to Konk Studios six months later, where he worked alongside successful producers and engineers such as Bob Clearmountain, Adam Mosley, Pascal Gabriel and Gil Norton, as well as bands such as The Kinks, Galliano, Terrorvision, UFO and Elastica. After working on archiving the Depeche Mode back catalogue in 1994, he was offered an engineering role at Mute Records’ in-house studio, which eventually lead to a position as Head Engineer, which gave him access to the entire Mute Records roster. Highlights include mixing Goldfrapp’s 'Felt Mountain', David Bowie’s 'Hours' and Nick Cave’s 'No More Shall We Part'. He also worked in 5:1, mixing Moby’s 'Hotel', Goldfrapp’s 'Black Cherry' and more for DVD. In 2004 Kevin went freelance and re-mixed the entire Depeche Mode and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds back catalogues for SACD/DVD. Since 2008, Kevin Paul has been in charge of mixing and remixing performances at the iTunes Festivals in the UK and Germany. He has mixed over 100 artists to date, including Adele, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The XX, Calvin Harris, Foo Fighters, Jack White, Linkin Park, Florence & The Machine, Deadmau5, David Guetta, Jessie J., Norah Jones, Oasis, Mumford & Sons, N.E.R.D., Lykke Li, James Blunt, KT Tunstall, Hot Chip, Paul Weller and many more. He continues to record, engineer, produce and mix many projects in music and film, runs the mixing and surround mixing modules for the Masters Degree course at UK’s Westminster University and divides his time between London and Berlin. Recent works include the International selling new album by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and mixing the latest album of Denmark’s “Dúné” with the first single premiering at the Danish Music Awards, plus the latest iTunes Music Festival.http://www.kevin-paul.com/ Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

    1hr 14min
  3. Warm Audio - Behind The Brand

    24 MAR

    Warm Audio - Behind The Brand

    Bryce Young, founder and president of Warm Audio, joins Sam Inglis to discuss how the company began and how it quickly built a reputation for producing affordable studio gear inspired by classic vintage designs. 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 Products 19:22 - The Toughest Engineering Challenges 26:00 - Maintenance And Discontinued Parts 30:48 - Diversifying From Vintage Analogue 36:15 - Favourite Vintage Gear #WA-47 #WA-44 #WA-8000 Warm AudioWarm Audio is a Texas-based manufacturer of professional recording equipment founded in 2011 by Bryce Young. The company specialises in high-quality microphones, preamps, compressors and other studio hardware inspired by classic vintage designs. Known for combining premium components with accessible pricing, Warm Audio has built a reputation among musicians, producers and engineers for delivering analogue studio gear that brings iconic sounds within reach of modern creators.https://warmaudio.com/https://www.facebook.com/warmaudio/https://x.com/WarmAudiohttps://www.instagram.com/warmaudio/ Bryce Young BiogBryce Young is the founder and president of Warm Audio. A musician, recording enthusiast and vinyl collector, Young launched the company in 2011 from his garage with the goal of making high-quality vintage-style microphones, preamps, compressors and other studio tools accessible to musicians at affordable prices. Sam Inglis BiogEditor In Chief Sam Inglis has been with Sound On Sound for more than 20 years. He is a recording engineer, producer, songwriter and folk musician who studies the traditional songs of England and Scotland, and the author of Neil Young's Harvest (Bloomsbury, 2003) and Teach Yourself Songwriting (Hodder, 2006). Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

    42 min
  4. Kevin Paul - Mixer, Producer, Audio Educator

    4 FEB

    Kevin Paul - Mixer, Producer, Audio Educator

    Kevin Paul talks with Felipe Gutiérrez about his early career working at Soho Studios, Konk Studios and Mute Records. Their conversation explores the skills required to become a successful sound engineer, from helping artists feel relaxed in the studio and encouraging strong performances, to developing technical expertise, trusting instinct and shaping an individual sonic identity. Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:36 - The History of the MixBus Podcast 06:32 - From DJing to Soho Studios10:58 - Konk Studios and Mute Records 15:17 - Developing Your Skills And Being Persistent 18:45 - Encouraging Good Performances 21:21 - Mixing With Your Ears And Trusting Your Instincts 24:38 - Spend Time Gaining Knowledge And Experience 31:57 - Methods For Sparking Creativity 37:34 - Being Creative In Mixing 40:25 - Building Confidence And Exploring 44:24 - Plug-ins And Templates Kevin Paul BiogKevin Paul started his career as a DJ but quickly found his passion was sound engineering. His first audio job was at Soho Studios in 1991, moving to Konk Studios six months later, where he worked alongside successful producers and engineers such as Bob Clearmountain, Adam Mosley, Pascal Gabriel and Gil Norton, as well as bands such as The Kinks, Galliano, Terrorvision, UFO and Elastica. After working on archiving the Depeche Mode back catalogue in 1994, he was offered an engineering role at Mute Records’ in-house studio, which eventually lead to a position as Head Engineer, which gave him access to the entire Mute Records roster. Highlights include mixing Goldfrapp’s “Felt Mountain”, David Bowie’s “Hours” and Nick Cave’s “No More Shall We Part”. He also worked in 5:1, mixing Moby’s “Hotel”, Goldfrapp’s “Black Cherry“ and more for DVD. In 2004 Kevin went freelance and re-mixed the entire Depeche Mode and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds back catalogues for SACD/DVD. Since 2008, Kevin Paul has been in charge of mixing and remixing performances at the iTunes Festivals in the UK and Germany. He has mixed over 100 artists to date, including Adele, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The XX, Calvin Harris, Foo Fighters, Jack White, Linkin Park, Florence & The Machine, Deadmau5, David Guetta, Jessie J., Norah Jones, Oasis, Mumford & Sons, N.E.R.D., Lykke Li, James Blunt, KT Tunstall, Hot Chip, Paul Weller and many more. He continues to record, engineer, produce and mix many projects in music and film, runs the mixing and surround mixing modules for the Masters Degree course at UK’s Westminster University and divides his time between London and Berlin. Recent works include the International selling new album by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and mixing the latest album of Denmark’s “Dúné” with the first single premiering at the Danish Music Awards, plus the latest iTunes Music Festival.http://www.kevin-paul.com/https://www.instagram.com/kpmixbushttps://www.facebook.com/kevinpaul2020 Felipe Gutiérrez BiogFelipe Gutiérrez is a Senior Engineer at British Grove Studios in London. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, he moved to the UK in 2014 and built his career from Huddersfield to London, working at some of the country’s leading studios including RAK and Snap, before joining British Grove in 2022.  His work spans a wide range of genres and formats, from orchestral and film scoring to band recording, jazz, and vocal production. His credits include artists such as Yusuf / Cat Stevens, Liam Gallagher, Florence + the Machine, Shabaka Hutchings, Nubya Garcia, The Academic, RVG, and George Ezra, among others. Felipe has also contributed to high-profile projects for Netflix and Disney, including Jay Kelly (2025) and Andor Season 2 (2025), and provided additional production on Netflix’s hit series Dark (Seasons 2 & 3). https://www.britishgrovestudios.com/team/felipe-gutierrez Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

    51 min
  5. John 'Spud' Murphy - Experimental Mix Engineer

    6 JAN

    John 'Spud' Murphy - Experimental Mix Engineer

    John 'Spud' Murphy joins Kevin Paul to reflect on his path from cover bands to the studio, exploring how he combines live and digital workflows and uses multiple recordings of an instrument to craft his signature ambient, textured sound. Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:42 - The Origin Of The Name 'Spud'01:28 - From Cover Bands To Recording Originals 02:14 - Being Drawn To The Studio03:34 - Combining Live And Studio Elements06:14 - Recording False Lankum10:57 - Creating A Comfortable Recording Environment15:57 - Motivation And Collaboration17:39 - Balancing Direction And Creative Space 20:15 - Techniques For Getting Atmospheric Textures25:37 - Mixing Traditional And Experimental Sounds29:57 - Working Mostly In-The-Box33:42 - Creating Something Unique35:05 - Current Projects #uad #mooseelectronics #valhalla John 'Spud'Murphy Biog John 'Spud' Murphy is an Irish producer, mix engineer, front-of-house engineer and multi-instrumentalist whose work has become central to Ireland’s contemporary underground music scene. His credits include acclaimed projects with Lankum, Katie Kim, Ye Vagabonds, Pretty Happy, Junior Brother and Woven Skull, and his reputation now extends internationally through collaborations with UK experimental acts such as caroline (Rough Trade), black midi and Goat Girl, as well as European free-jazz figures Evan Parker and Peter Brötzmann. As Lankum’s producer and front-of-house engineer, Murphy has played a key role in shaping the band’s atmospheric, textural sound, producing their RTÉ Choice Music Prize-winning album The Livelong Day (2019) and their 2023 release False Lankum, nominated for both the Mercury Prize and the RTÉ Choice Music Prize. Known for his focus on texture and acoustic architecture, Murphy’s production approach blends natural dynamism with expansive sound design, capturing the distinct sonic identity of each artist he works with. https://johnspudmurphy.comhttps://www.instagram.com/guerrillasoundshttps://www.facebook.com/GuerrillaStudiosDublinhttps://x.com/gs_spud Kevin Paul BiogKevin Paul started his career as a DJ but quickly found his passion was sound engineering. His first audio job was at Soho Studios in 1991, moving to Konk Studios six months later, where he worked alongside successful producers and engineers such as Bob Clearmountain, Adam Mosley, Pascal Gabriel and Gil Norton, as well as bands such as The Kinks, Galliano, Terrorvision, UFO and Elastica. After working on archiving the Depeche Mode back catalogue in 1994, he was offered an engineering role at Mute Records’ in-house studio, which eventually lead to a position as Head Engineer, which gave him access to the entire Mute Records roster. Highlights include mixing Goldfrapp’s 'Felt Mountain', David Bowie’s 'Hours' and Nick Cave’s 'No More Shall We Part'. He also worked in 5:1, mixing Moby’s 'Hotel', Goldfrapp’s 'Black Cherry' and more for DVD. In 2004 Kevin went freelance and re-mixed the entire Depeche Mode and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds back catalogues for SACD/DVD. Since 2008, Kevin Paul has been in charge of mixing and remixing performances at the iTunes Festivals in the UK and Germany. He has mixed over 100 artists to date, including Adele, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The XX, Calvin Harris, Foo Fighters, Jack White, Linkin Park, Florence & The Machine, Deadmau5, David Guetta, Jessie J., Norah Jones, Oasis, Mumford & Sons, N.E.R.D., Lykke Li, James Blunt, KT Tunstall, Hot Chip, Paul Weller and many more. He continues to record, engineer, produce and mix many projects in music and film, runs the mixing and surround mixing modules for the Masters Degree course at UK’s Westminster University and divides his time between London and Berlin. Recent works include the International selling new album by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and mixing the latest album of Denmark’s “Dúné” with the first single premiering at the Danish Music Awards, plus the latest iTunes Music Festival.http://www.kevin-paul.com/ Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

    40 min
  6. Bernard Butler - Musician and Producer

    12/12/2025

    Bernard Butler - Musician and Producer

    In this episode, Bernard Butler joins Kevin Paul to discuss his early steps into music production and how he approaches working with new artists and bands. He shares insights on touring, adding value as a producer and songwriting partner, collaborating with engineers and why staying creative, not formulaic, remains central to his work. Chapters00:00 - 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 15:03 - Adding Value As A Producer 17:02 - Working With Engineers Who Capture Performances 21:59 - Songwriting Process, Inspiration And Jamming 28:06 - BB & The King Radio Show 30:20 - Following Your Passion And Being Unique 34:49 - Current Studio Projects And Tours 36:39 - Keeping The Production Process Creative, Not Formulaic Bernard Butler BiogBernard Butler is an acclaimed English musician, songwriter and producer, recognised as one of Britain’s most influential guitarists. A founding member of Suede, he co-wrote and played on the band’s early classics, including The Drowners, Metal Mickey and their Mercury Prize-winning debut, before his ambitious work on Dog Man Star cemented his reputation. After leaving Suede, he formed the celebrated partnership McAlmont & Butler, releasing Yes, You Do and later the album Bring It Back. His two solo records for Creation were followed by a prolific production career, shaping releases for The Libertines, Duffy, Tricky, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Paloma Faith, The Cribs and many others. His collaboration with Duffy on Rockferry earned a Grammy and multiple Brit Awards. Butler has appeared as guitarist on projects for Aimee Mann, Neneh Cherry, Bryan Ferry and Bert Jansch, and continues to work across songwriting, scoring, teaching and radio. Recent highlights include his Mercury-shortlisted album with Jessie Buckley (For All Our Days That Tear The Heart) and his 2023 solo release Good Grief on 355 Recordings. He also continues to tour regularly. https://bernardbutler.com/https://instagram.com/bernardbutlerofficialhttp://www.facebook.com/bernardbutlerofficialKevin Paul BiogKevin Paul started his career as a DJ but quickly found his passion was sound engineering. His first audio job was at Soho Studios in 1991, moving to Konk Studios six months later, where he worked alongside successful producers and engineers such as Bob Clearmountain, Adam Mosley, Pascal Gabriel and Gil Norton, as well as bands such as The Kinks, Galliano, Terrorvision, UFO and Elastica. After working on archiving the Depeche Mode back catalogue in 1994, he was offered an engineering role at Mute Records’ in-house studio, which eventually lead to a position as Head Engineer, which gave him access to the entire Mute Records roster. Highlights include mixing Goldfrapp’s “Felt Mountain”, David Bowie’s “Hours” and Nick Cave’s “No More Shall We Part”. He also worked in 5:1, mixing Moby’s “Hotel”, Goldfrapp’s “Black Cherry“ and more for DVD. In 2004 Kevin went freelance and re-mixed the entire Depeche Mode and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds back catalogues for SACD/DVD. Since 2008, Kevin Paul has been in charge of mixing and remixing performances at the iTunes Festivals in the UK and Germany. He has mixed over 100 artists to date, including Adele, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The XX, Calvin Harris, Foo Fighters, Jack White, Linkin Park, Florence & The Machine, Deadmau5, David Guetta, Jessie J., Norah Jones, Oasis, Mumford & Sons, N.E.R.D., Lykke Li, James Blunt, KT Tunstall, Hot Chip, Paul Weller and many more. He continues to record, engineer, produce and mix many projects in music and film, runs the mixing and surround mixing modules for the Masters Degree course at UK’s Westminster University and divides his time between London and Berlin. Recent works include the International selling new album by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and mixing the latest album of Denmark’s “Dúné” with the first single premiering at the Danish Music Awards, plus the latest iTunes Music Festival.http://www.kevin-paul.com/ Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

    41 min
  7. Dimitri Tikovoï - Producer, Songwriter

    05/11/2025

    Dimitri Tikovoï - Producer, Songwriter

    Producer, songwriter and multi‑instrumentalist Dimitri Tikovoï joins Kevin Paul to discuss his creative approach to recording and production, delving into his work  with bands like Placebo and sharing how he engineers sessions to maximise inspiration, creativity and workflow. Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:32 - Pre-Production And Creative Limitations03:28 - Working With New Artists06:32 - Working With Flood09:59 - Becoming A Better Mix Engineer12:08 - Finding Your Own Methods15:32 - Communication And Experimentation #fatbustard #protools Dimitri Tikovoï Biog Dimitri Tikovoï is a Paris-born, classically trained, Grammy-nominated producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose versatile work has shaped some of modern music’s most celebrated albums. After training at the Conservatory of Classical Music in Paris and touring as a drummer, he moved to London, producing Placebo’s platinum-selling album Meds and launching his acclaimed electronic-rock project Trash Palace. Over the years, Dimitri has worked across genres, collaborating with artists including Charli XCX, Blondie, Ghost, Becky Hill, Purple Disco Machine, and TWICE, while also composing for film and TV soundtracks. His sensitive yet visionary approach recently proved pivotal for The Libertines’ All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade, their first UK #1 album, with the band praising his ability to guide their sound while preserving their raw energy and spirit. Known for drawing out the best in the artists he works with while crafting sonically adventurous and emotionally resonant productions, Dimitri continues to help shape era-defining records, earning respect across the industry for his creativity, integrity, and instinctive musicality.  https://www.instagram.com/dimitri_tikovoi Kevin Paul BiogKevin Paul started his career as a DJ but quickly found his passion was sound engineering. His first audio job was at Soho Studios in 1991, moving to Konk Studios six months later, where he worked alongside successful producers and engineers such as Bob Clearmountain, Adam Mosley, Pascal Gabriel and Gil Norton, as well as bands such as The Kinks, Galliano, Terrorvision, UFO and Elastica. After working on archiving the Depeche Mode back catalogue in 1994, he was offered an engineering role at Mute Records’ in-house studio, which eventually lead to a position as Head Engineer, which gave him access to the entire Mute Records roster. Highlights include mixing Goldfrapp’s “Felt Mountain”, David Bowie’s “Hours” and Nick Cave’s “No More Shall We Part”. He also worked in 5:1, mixing Moby’s “Hotel”, Goldfrapp’s “Black Cherry“ and more for DVD. In 2004 Kevin went freelance and re-mixed the entire Depeche Mode and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds back catalogues for SACD/DVD. Since 2008, Kevin Paul has been in charge of mixing and remixing performances at the iTunes Festivals in the UK and Germany. He has mixed over 100 artists to date, including Adele, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The XX, Calvin Harris, Foo Fighters, Jack White, Linkin Park, Florence & The Machine, Deadmau5, David Guetta, Jessie J., Norah Jones, Oasis, Mumford & Sons, N.E.R.D., Lykke Li, James Blunt, KT Tunstall, Hot Chip, Paul Weller and many more. He continues to record, engineer, produce and mix many projects in music and film, runs the mixing and surround mixing modules for the Masters Degree course at UK’s Westminster University and divides his time between London and Berlin. Recent works include the International selling new album by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and mixing the latest album of Denmark’s “Dúné” with the first single premiering at the Danish Music Awards, plus the latest iTunes Music Festival.http://www.kevin-paul.com/ Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

    23 min
  8. Emre Ramazanoglu - Atmos Mix Engineer, Drummer

    03/10/2025

    Emre Ramazanoglu - Atmos Mix Engineer, Drummer

    Emre Ramazanoglu, acclaimed session drummer, mix engineer and Atmos specialist, joins Kevin Paul to discuss his unique career journey, the rise of his reputation as a mix engineer and his lasting passion for the music industry. Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:26 - Education, Drums And Early Recording06:44 - Touring And Programming Drums11:21 - Constructing Fashion Show Soundtracks16:30 - Studio Work And First Zero G Release 21:23 - Versatility And Enthusiasm27:40 - Being Creative On Tight Deadlines 30:47 - Drum Processing34:03 - Being A Reducer, Not Producer37:48 - Live With Your Mixes For A While41:42 - Atmos Mixes For Brian Eno43:55 - Working In Atmos And Binaural51:21 - The Future Of Atmos And Immersive Audio01:00:45 - Arturia Mix DRUMS Plug-in01:07:33 - Career Advice For Future Engineers #ArturiaMixDRUMS #Eno Emre Ramazanoglu Biog Emre Ramazanoglu is a London-based immersive audio engineer, producer, stereo mixer, programmer, and session drummer renowned for his versatility across various music genres. From the south coast,  Emre moved to London to pursue a career as a session musician. His diverse skill set has led him to collaborate as stereo mixer, producer, engineer, drummer and programmer with a wide array of artists, including Noel Gallagher, David Bowie, Sia, Lily Allen, Richard Ashcroft, David Holmes, Paloma Faith, Carly Rae Jepsen and many more. Emre's expertise extends to immersive audio mixing. He has worked on over 2000 immersive audio mixes so far, including mixing the Atmos version of Bowie's “Ziggy Stardust" with renowned engineer Ken Scott. In addition to work on regular major label projects he also is often the mixer of choice for more independent creative projects such as Brian Eno, Jon Hopkins, These New Puritans and many more! Beyond his work with individual artists, Emre has contributed to film and television scores, including projects like "Killing Eve," "Logan Lucky," "Mosaic," "The Laundromat," “Eric”, “The Radleys”, "Mindhorn." and many more. He is also a founding member of the UK jazz group Ill Considered, which has released 12 albums to date and regularly tours worldwide. In addition to his musical endeavours, Emre has composed and mixed music for fashion shows and promotional campaigns for renowned brands such as McQueen, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Tommy Hilfiger, Givenchy, Armani, Tom Ford, Rihanna, River Island, Fendi, Lancome, Chloe, and many others. His passion for audio also extends to plug-in and app development with a signature plugin being released in 2025 with Arturia called Mix Drums which has had amazing response from the pro audio world as well as his own audio app called Realm with the company RT60. Throughout his career, Emre has been recognised for his adaptability and breadth of knowledge in the music industry, continually evolving and contributing to various facets of music production, performance, and composition. https://www.emreaudio.com/https://www.instagram.com/emre_ram/https://www.arturia.com/products/software-effects/mix-drums/overview Kevin Paul BiogKevin Paul started his career as a DJ but quickly found his passion was sound engineering. His first audio job was at Soho Studios in 1991, moving to Konk Studios six months later, where he worked alongside successful producers and engineers such as Bob Clearmountain, Adam Mosley, Pascal Gabriel and Gil Norton, as well as bands such as The Kinks, Galliano, Terrorvision, UFO and Elastica. After working on archiving the Depeche Mode back catalogue in 1994, he was offered an engineering role at Mute Records’ in-house studio, which eventually lead to a position as Head Engineer, which gave him access to the entire Mute Records roster. Highlights include mixing Goldfrapp’s “Felt Mountain”, David Bowie’s “Hours” and Nick Cave’s “No More Shall We Part”. He also worked in 5:1, mixing Moby’s “Hotel”, Goldfrapp’s “Black Cherry“ and more for DVD. In 2004 Kevin went freelance and re-mixed the entire Depeche Mode and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds back catalogues for SACD/DVD. Since 2008, Kevin Paul has been in charge of mixing and remixing performances at the iTunes Festivals in the UK and Germany. He has mixed over 100 artists to date, including Adele, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The XX, Calvin Harris, Foo Fighters, Jack White, Linkin Park, Florence & The Machine, Deadmau5, David Guetta, Jessie J., Norah Jones, Oasis, Mumford & Sons, N.E.R.D., Lykke Li, James Blunt, KT Tunstall, Hot Chip, Paul Weller and many more. He continues to record, engineer, produce and mix many projects in music and film, runs the mixing and surround mixing modules for the Masters Degree course at UK’s Westminster University and divides his time between London and Berlin. Recent works include the International selling new album by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and mixing the latest album of Denmark’s “Dúné” with the first single premiering at the Danish Music Awards, plus the latest iTunes Music Festival.http://www.kevin-paul.com/ Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

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