People & Music Industry

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 - Recor...

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 Assis...

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 - Designi...

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...

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 - Comb...

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 & Gran...

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 - Work...

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 - Studi...

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 00:5...

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...

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 Produce...

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...

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 Br...

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 Reco...

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 - Wo...

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...

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...

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 - S...

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 O...

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...

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 meti...

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...

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 -...

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 - Re...

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 14:1...