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EP 244: Will Purton – Focusing on Great Sounds at the Source

Will is a recording engineer, mixer, and producer based at RAK Studios in London, UK. He has worked across a diverse range of projects and genres, from recording a #1 album with Liam Gallagher to capturing the intricate jazz of Shabaka Hutchings. No matter the session, Will’s priority is always the song and its emotion, using technology not just to document sound, but to shape it with character and intention. He believes in committing sounds to tape and embracing the creative possibilities of recording to deliver the most compelling experience for the artist.

 

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Focusing on being a recording engineer instead of a mixer
  • Mastering the art of making great recordings before focusing on mixing
  • Imposter syndrome and the fear of messing up other people’s music
  • His scariest engineering experience
  • How to best capture room ambience
  • Why you should commit to sounds during tracking
  • How to make mixing easier and faster through decisions made in recording
  • The hierarchy of your signal chain
  • Drum overheads: why you should use dark-sounding mics
  • Cymbal selection
  • Mix translation: how to create consistency when working in various studios
  • How to trust that your mixes will sound good outside of your room

To learn more about Will Purton, visit: https://www.willpurton.com/

 

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EP 243: Dave Parkin – Trusting Your Instincts

Twenty-five years ago, Dave Parkin opened Blackbird Sound Studio in Perth, Western Australia, an independent recording studio that he own’s and manages. Since then, he’s been working in the music industry, picking up awards along the way—including 14 WAMI Producer of the Year wins and an ARIA-winning song—plus a handful of nominations. Dave’s had numerous songs chart in the ARIA rankings and a few tracks in the Triple J Hottest 100, with one reaching #2 and several others making the top 10.

Beyond the accolades, one of the most rewarding parts of his career has been working closely with bands such as Jebediah, South Summit, Old Mervs, Great Gable, and Spacey Jane, to name a few, on song structure, arrangement, and helping shape their sound. He’s had the privilege of contributing to the launch of many successful artists, both independent and signed to record labels, guiding them through the creative process and bringing their music to life.

Despite all that, Dave has kept a pretty low-key online presence and hasn’t relied much on advertising— he’s always preferred to let the music speak for itself, and people find him through the work he’s done. More than anything, Dave loves what he does and feels lucky to have built a career around it. These days, he’s found a better balance between work and family, trading the long, late hours of his 20s for a more sustainable routine. Making music is still his passion, but so is spending time with his wife and kids.

 

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Getting started with running a studio
  • How to find good bands to trust you with working on their music
  • Being open to experimentation
  • Dealing with impostor syndrome
  • How to create clarity with effects
  • Automating effects during the tracking stage
  • When to use reverb vs. delay
  • Creating movement in a mix through sidechained effects
  • Distorting drums
  • His trick for tracking big, fat snare sounds

To learn more about Dave Parkin, visit: http://www.blackbirdstudio.com.au/

 

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EP 242: Scott Middleton – Creating Emotionally Charged Music

Scott Middleton has been playing guitar and writing music for over 26 years. As a founding member and guitarist of the Toronto-based punk metal band Cancer Bats, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the band’s sound and success. In 2003, Scott attended the Toronto Audio Recording Academy with the goal of becoming a producer at a young age. His first recording project after graduation was Cancer Bats’ debut release, which quickly secured the band a record deal.

Throughout the band’s six studio albums—selling thousands of copies worldwide—Scott contributed as a co-producer and occasional engineer, refining his skills in both songwriting and production. Since 2014, he has dedicated himself to helping other artists elevate their music through his expertise in songwriting, creative production, and a keen ear for tone.

Passionate about crafting impactful heavy records and bringing artists’ musical visions to life, Scott has been operating out of his own studio, High Wattage Cottage, since February 2022. Located on the Bay of Quinte, just east of Toronto, this bespoke studio destination provides an inspiring space for artists to create and record.

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Infusing energy into your recordings
  • Making authentic/emotionally charged music
  • Working with producers like Eric Ratz and Ross Robinson
  • Making musicians connect with their music
  • Creating a correlation between lyrics, their meanings, and the music
  • Balancing the vision of the producer vs artist
  • Looking for the boring part in a song during production
  • The challenges of producing you own music
  • Getting outside feedback on your work
  • Analyzing your songs for the sake of making them better

To learn more about Scott Middleton, visit: https://www.scottmiddletonproducer.com/

 

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EP 241: Will Benoit – Letting Go of Perfection

Will Benoit is an American composer, producer, and audio engineer. He has been obsessed with songwriting and audio production since a bandmate left a four-track tape machine in his basement during high school. In 2010, Benoit founded The Radar Studio, a solar-powered recording facility in CT where he produces music for film, television, albums, concerts, and advertising.

In 2002, Benoit earned a BA in Visual and Media Arts from Emerson College with a concentration in Audio Production. Both during and after college he worked for several record labels including Century Media and Hydra Head Records before co-founding his own indie label Radar Recordings in 2003.

Since 2018, Will has been the singer, guitarist, and recording engineer for the critically acclaimed band SOM. Prior to starting that project he toured extensively across the globe and released six albums with Constants. His production discography includes work with notable artists like Ellie Goulding (Polydor Rec.), Caspian (Triple Crown Rec.), and Junius (Prosthetic Rec.). His personal output can be heard under the moniker Living Phantoms.

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Working on audio for different mediums (bands, film, tv, advertising, video games)
  • Letting go of perfection
  • Getting out of your own way
  • Overanalyzing your work
  • Knowing when you’re done a production
  • Staying organized with your files/folders
  • Learning to be critical of your own music
  • His band, SOM’s new record
  • Getting heavy, clear guitar tones
  • Blending guitar layers
  • Tips for getting reverb and delay to fit better inside a mix

To learn more about Will Benoit, visit: https://www.willbenoit.com/ and https://theradarstudio.com/

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EP 240: Chris Baseford – How to Create Wide Mixes (Revisited)

Chris Baseford is a Canadian producer, engineer, & mixer that has worked with top artists like Nickelback, Shinedown, Rob Zombie, Tommy Lee/Motley Crue, Avril Lavigne and several world-renowned producers and songwriters. Before going freelance, he worked for Sony Music and The Chop Shop Studios.

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

  • How to dial in guitar tones that give you wider mixes
  • Double-tracking vs quad-tracking guitars: which is best?
  • Stacking guitars: how to decide on which tones to use
  • Should you bother mixing for mono?
  • Using drum samples: How to make your snares sound huge
  • Chris’ new amp sim plugin: The ML Sound Lab CB4

To learn more about Chris, visit: http://www.chrisbaseford.com/

 

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EP 239: Graham Walsh – Being Experimental During Production

Graham Walsh is a Juno Award and Polaris Prize nominated composer and producer from Toronto, Canada.  As a co-founding member of the experimental/electronic group Holy Fuck, Graham is known for consistently pushing the boundaries of music. He has carved a niche for himself as a masterful creator, producer, and performer, and his journey through the world of music has been a tapestry of innovation and inspiration.  As a producer, he has lent his expertise and distinct production style to many acclaimed albums for artists such as Alvvays, Debby Friday, METZ, Preoccupations, July Talk, Bully, Born Ruffians, Hannah Georgas, and Lights among others. He often composes music for film and TV, including the Blumhouse-produced documentary “Pharma Bro”, and along with his band mates in Holy Fck, he has remixed songs for Radiohead, M.I.A., Tegan & Sara, Royksopp, and Bloc Party.

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Learning on your own vs. having a mentor
  • Finding your first clients
  • What you can do to help give yourself perspective as you work
  • Playing it safe when mixing vs. leaning into experimentation
  • Knowing when to stop experimenting
  • Why you shouldn’t worry about how recordings will translate to live performances
  • Being a musical director for artists after an album is done
  • Embracing imperfections
  • Using saturation tastefully
  • Graham’s go-to tools for saturation
  • Why you should never mix in solo
  • Writing music with his band, Holy Fuck

To learn more about Graham Walsh, visit: https://www.grahamcwalsh.com/

 

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EP 238: Carlos Mas – Having a Top-Down Mixing Approach

With over a decade of experience, Carlos Mas is a Grammy and 2x Latin Grammy nominated, Juno Award winner, and Billboard charting Engineer, Mixer, and Producer. His portfolio includes collaborations with renowned artists such as: Roger Waters, Mötley Crüe, YUNGBLUD, MGK, Stormzy, Brent Faiyaz, Jessie Reyez, Summer Walker, Chase & Status, Gordon Raphael, Mahalia, Kojey Radical, Hybrid Minds, NAMES, Gran Radio Riviera, Famasloop, Gustavo Casas y los que buscan, Rafa Pino, Orbital and Tendai.

He was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, where his love for music blossomed amidst the rich cultural tapestry of his hometown. From an early age, he was captivated by sounds and rhythms, setting the stage for his future in the music industry.

Seeking to expand his horizons, Carlos moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he worked under the legendary record producer Tweety Gonzalez at El Pie Recording Studios. This experience was instrumental in shaping his skills and deepening his understanding of music production.

In 2015, Carlos relocated to Atlanta, USA, where he joined Jim Z’ Zumpano at ZAC Recording. His time in Atlanta marked a significant turning point in his career, allowing him to further refine his craft.

As a guitarist and synthesizer player, Carlos toured with the band Famasloop. His contributions in the studio with them earned him a Latin Grammy nomination in 2015.

In 2017, Carlos made another pivotal move to London, UK, where he established himself as an engineer at Strongroom Studios. This role has enabled him to collaborate with a diverse range of artists.

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Staying focused and strong throughout your career, even when things get challenging
  • Establishing the “sound” of a record
  • Why reference tracks aren’t always the most helpful thing to use
  • The Brian Eno card trick for music production
  • Dealing with the egos of artists
  • Working with Mötley Crüe and Bob Rock
  • Top-down vs bottom-up mixing
  • A breakdown of his master buss chain
  • Using high ratios on your master buss compressor
  • What to listen for when working with saturation tools
  • How to make bass stand out on small speakers

To learn more about Carlos Mas, visit: https://www.carlos-mas.com/

 

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EP 237: Eric Valentine – Giving Instruments Clarity in a Mix

Eric Valentine’s journey into music started with a $50 drum set from a garage sale and drum lessons at age nine. By 12, he was experimenting with home recordings, and by high school, he had a 4-track recorder and was recording local musicians. At 17, he and a friend launched a 16-track studio in a garage, advertising $10 per hour for recording sessions—marking the start of his professional career.

His big break came when his band, T-Ride, signed with Hollywood Records under the condition that he produce and engineer their album. Instead of renting an expensive studio, he upgraded their own space, investing in high-end gear. Though the band didn’t achieve major success, it led Eric to focus on producing local artists. Over the next few years, he worked with rapper Paris, recorded Joe Satriani, and ultimately helped launch the careers of Smash Mouth and Third Eye Blind. He co-produced Third Eye Blind’s debut album and took a DIY approach with Smash Mouth, finishing their album before they even had a deal—leading to their signing with Interscope just days after mastering.

With multiple hit records under his belt, Eric relocated from the Bay Area to Los Angeles, closing his legendary “H.O.S.” Studios to establish Barefoot Recording. There, he produced major albums for Queens of the Stone Age, Good Charlotte, Taking Back Sunday, Maroon 5, Slash, and Gwen Stefani, accumulating nearly 65 million album sales worldwide. In 2010, he expanded into recording equipment design, launching Undertone Audio to create high-end studio gear, including a Class A console with a revolutionary EQ.

Most recently, Eric moved his studio setup to Vermont, where he spent four years building a state-of-the-art 10,000-square-foot recording facility. Now settled in, he’s focusing on his latest passion: The Audionaut Institute, an educational platform where audio enthusiasts can explore the art of recording and production.

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Learning on your own vs. having a mentor
  • Working with Queens Of The Stone Age, Good Charlotte, and Third Eye Blind
  • Establishing the vision of a project
  • How he gets big, natural-sounding drums
  • Using minimal micing techniques
  • How to tune drums to the key of a song
  • The beauty of imperfection
  • Arranging your tracks so they practically EQ themselves
  • Making extreme mix moves
  • Creating movement, energy, and width in a mix
  • Tips for getting the low-end right
  • His delay trick for controlling low-end headroom

To learn more about Eric visit: https://www.audionautinstitute.com/mrwev

 

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EP 236: Robin Schmidt – Mastering Records for The 1975

Robin Schmidt played the drums from the age of 9, the guitar from the age of 12 and was recording 8-track demos at the age of 14. During his youth, he played in a big band, a jazz quartet, pop, rock, ska and even death metal bands while recording anyone and anything, from Britpop to Ukranian Fusion Jazz, from Armenian Folk Music to German Krautrock.

He left school to take up the job of resident engineer at Studio-22 in Germany, before studying at The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. Here his passion for mastering developed. He began mastering recordings for fellow students, but soon progressed to working with national and international clients.

Fast forward to 2003, when Robin Schmidt set up 24-96 Mastering. Since then he has put the finishing touches on thousands of recordings across every genre, for major and indie labels all over the world.

Robin has been nominated for a Grammy, has mastered gold and platinum selling records, Albums of the Year as credited by IFPI and the UK Music Producers Guild, as well as Number 1 hits in several countries. More importantly, Robin is deeply passionate about sound and takes pride in investing every possible effort to serve the music, and the client, with a perfect master.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

  • How to communicate with musicians
  • The pros and cons of working on improving someone else’s “sound”
  • Robin’s mastering signal chain
  • What to pay attention to so that your mixes have more impact
  • Automating EQs and limiters throughout a project
  • Mastering records for The 1975
  • Ensuring consistency throughout a record
  • The challenges of mastering singles before the rest of the album
  • Mix decisions that make for better mastering
  • Why mastering engineers shouldn’t ask for a non-limited version of mixes
  • Balancing client expectations vs what is better technically

To learn more about Robin Schmidt, visit: https://www.24-96.com/

 

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EP 235: Tim Palmer – The Hidden Details of a Great Mix

Tim Palmer is a renowned producer and mixer who has worked with an extensive roster of iconic artists, ranging from Robert Plant, David Bowie, and Tears for Fears to Ozzy Osbourne, The Goo Goo Dolls, and U2. With the recent success of The Psychedelic Furs’ latest album, which he mixed, Tim has achieved the remarkable milestone of contributing to UK Top Ten albums across five decades.

Tim’s career includes mixing Pearl Jam’s Ten, one of the top 50 best-selling albums of all time. This landmark record was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2021. In 2001, Tim was nominated for a Grammy for his mixing work on U2’s All That You Can’t Leave Behind, an album that won the Grammy for Best Rock Album. Tim also mixed the Grammy-winning tracks Stuck in a Moment and Elevation from the same release.

Currently based in Austin, Texas, Tim continues to collaborate with prominent artists such as Tears for Fears, Jason Mraz, Blue October, The Polyphonic Spree, H.I.M., and The Psychedelic Furs. In 2014, he mixed Map to the Treasure by Billy Childs, an album that earned three Grammy nominations.

In recent years, Tim has contributed to projects with Grammy-winning producer Larry Klein, mixing works by Kandace Springs, Lang Lang, Lizz Wright, Luciana Souza, and two multi-artist jazz albums honoring Charlie Parker and Jacques Brel. Additionally, he co-produced Ville Valo’s (VV) latest album, which debuted at #4 in Germany, and mixed The Tipping Point by Tears for Fears, which reached #8 on the Billboard 200.

Beyond the studio, Tim has served two terms as a Recording Academy Trustee and sits on the advisory board of Sonic Guild (formerly Black Fret), an Austin-based nonprofit that supports local musicians as artists deserving of patronage. Over four years, Sonic Guild has provided more than $3.5 million in grants and performance payments to Austin’s vibrant music community.

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Learning the good and bad traits of other producers/engineers
  • Being open to working in all genres
  • Finding the beauty in production details
  • The flow of an album
  • Staying on top of musical/production trends
  • Mixing Pearl Jam’s “Ten”
  • The challenges of doing remixes/remasters of classic records
  • Adding elements in the mixing stage
  • Not being afraid to edit tracks
  • Getting snares to crack and cut through mixes
  • Adding cymbal samples
  • Preserving imperfections

To learn more about Tim Palmer, visit https://timpalmer.com/

 

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