72 episodes

Imagine being able to make your perfect studio. Where would it be? What would it look like? And if you only had six pieces of gear to choose from, what would they be?

This is exactly what we ask of guest artists, producers and industry figureheads. It might sound easy but there are strict rules in the Forever Studio. Hosts and shameless nerds Chris Barker and Will Betts guide guests through the dramatic journey to studio foreverdom.

There will be nostalgia. There will be anecdotes. There may be gags. But there will be no bundles! It’s MusicTech’s My Forever Studio Podcast.

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    • 5.0 • 20 Ratings

Imagine being able to make your perfect studio. Where would it be? What would it look like? And if you only had six pieces of gear to choose from, what would they be?

This is exactly what we ask of guest artists, producers and industry figureheads. It might sound easy but there are strict rules in the Forever Studio. Hosts and shameless nerds Chris Barker and Will Betts guide guests through the dramatic journey to studio foreverdom.

There will be nostalgia. There will be anecdotes. There may be gags. But there will be no bundles! It’s MusicTech’s My Forever Studio Podcast.

    Ep 71: Lauren Mia demands a patchbay

    Ep 71: Lauren Mia demands a patchbay

    Lauren Mia is a composer turned DJ and producer whose melodic and ethereal take on techno has caught the attention of some of the world’s best-known labels. This time, we find out where the LA native would put her studio, which unexpected synths she’d pick to make her sound, why practically is a top priority and why she’s not a fan of layering sounds.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Ep 70: Sarz’s studio needs a cone of silence

    Ep 70: Sarz’s studio needs a cone of silence

    Sarz is an award-winning artist and producer who’s worked with WizKid, Skrillex, Gunna, Skepta and many more across Afrobeats and beyond. This time, find out why he thinks producer tags on tracks are more important than ever, which Amapiano sound he thinks is genius, and how a software mishap early in his career made him the producer he is today.

    • 47 min
    Ep 69: Fraser T Smith is a gear cad

    Ep 69: Fraser T Smith is a gear cad

    Award-winning songwriter and producer Fraser T Smith id on the verge of releasing his second album with psychedelic rock band Future Utopi. He’s also got an insane list of credits including Adele, Stormzy, Raye, and Kasabian. This time, we talk about his master-of-all-trades mic, a trusty sampler that he describes as “home”, and why he can’t bring himself to hoard studio gear.

    • 52 min
    Ep 68: SEIDS has one mic to rule them all

    Ep 68: SEIDS has one mic to rule them all

    SEIDS aka Sabrina Seidman has gained a huge following on TikTok and Instagram with her mission to make music production and music entrepreneurship more accessible. A singer, songwriter, producer and educator, Seids has been making a huge difference with her quick-fire production tips and approachable style. This time, we talk about unconventional acoustic treatment, the “cheeseburger of audio interfaces”, the perfect studio climate and an affordable microphone that’s her go-to.

    • 1 hr
    Ep 67: Erol Alkan’s secret for making sounds that connect

    Ep 67: Erol Alkan’s secret for making sounds that connect

    Erol Alkan made his name in electronic/indie crossovers of the noughties with huge remixes for Daft Punk, Chemical Brothers and Justice. And his production work for Mystery Jets, Late Of The Pier and even Duran Duran cemented him as a go-to for guitar bands looking to break onto dancefloors. This episode, we talk about programming Nokias, accidentally digging through Soulwax’s record collection, and how he can make any sound unique.

    • 1 hr 11 min
    Ep 66: Tourist wants antiques, not museum pieces

    Ep 66: Tourist wants antiques, not museum pieces

    This time, we’re joined by British electronic music producer and Grammy-winning songwriter, Tourist. Not only did he co-write Sam Smith’s ‘Stay With Me’, he’s also on course to release his fifth studio album. This episode, we’ll learn about the one app he can’t live without, “sneery” synthesizers, and the importance of inspiring presets.

    • 1 hr 11 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
20 Ratings

20 Ratings

StunningAndy ,

A bit arcane, but, you know, in a good way

No bundles! 😂

heretosaybrian ,

Love this concept

Great stuff guys, hope this podcast continues to grow. A lot of fun to listen to producers/engineers gush over dream gear

isaacszy ,

Addictive subscription

Simplicity is the name of this game. 3 freebies + 6 pieces of gear is all they get. The fun part is the stories and discussions from the guests on why they choose what. It’s a repeatable formula that is fresh and interesting with every person they interview, whether it’s a live punk rock engineer or a laptop EDM producer. Great stuff.

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