Stokes Sound

Every great song lives or dies in the details. From the way a vocal sits in the mix to the balance between analog warmth and digital precision, the difference between a track that connects and one that falls flat often comes down to choices made behind the console. It's time to fix your mix—because if the end user can’t enjoy it with ease, the work isn’t finished. In this episode, we bring yo...

In this episode, we bring you Tony Maserati , a legendary mixing engineer based in LA, to discuss mixing, collaboration, the industry, and thriving under pressure. Tony is a Grammy Award–winning record producer and audio engineer. With billions of streams and credits with artists such as Beyoncé, Selena Gomez, Adam Lambert, Ariana Grande, and Demi Lovato, Tony stands among the most successful mixi...

In this episode, we bring you Joshua Riley, Manchester-based Mixing Engineer, to talk about mixing, content creation, and social media. Joshua is an experienced mixer, lecturer, and public speaker, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sound Production from SAE Institute South Africa. Today, you’ll hear about Joshua’s newly built mixing setup, his to-do list after getting a mix, filtering and clipping, mixi...

In this episode, we bring you Matthew Weiss, Grammy-nominated audio engineer, to talk about his mixing setup and process. Matthew Weiss is a Grammy nominated engineer and audio mentor who has worked with countless chart-topping artists, such as Dizzee Rascal, Juicy J, MURS, and Royce Da 5’9″. In addition to his engineering, Matthew has appeared as a guest speaker at Cornell University, ProStudio L...

In this episode, we bring you Jerome Renard, Belgian-Born Mixing Engineer, to talk about his mixing setup and process. As a mixer he believes that every song deserves to have an engineer who understand the deepest needs and connections you have with your music. As someone who has lived, experienced and engineered pop music internationally, he’s able to bring a multicultural perspective to each pro...

Podcast Summary In this episode, we bring you Leslie Brathwaite, 18x Grammy Award-Winning Mix Engineer, to talk about work-life balance. Leslie’s credits include Pharrell Williams, Outkast, Björk, TLC, Jay Z, Madonna, Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Akon, T.I., Monica, Michael Jackson, Cher, Mary J. Blige, 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G. Beyonce, Jack Harlow, David Guetta, and Cardi B. He holds GRAMMY Awards for Be...

Podcast Summary In this episode, we bring you Mixed By Jocelin, Award-Winning Engineer and Producer, to talk about his approach to Mixing and Mastering. Jocelin has worked as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer for over a decade. After making a name in the industry working at Relentless Energy Studio, Jocelin became a prominent engineer in London’s rap scene, having worked with artists inc...

Podcast Summary In this episode, we bring you Jon Blass, Grammy Award-Winning Mix Engineer, to discuss his process and perspective for successful mixes. Jon Blass is a GRAMMY award-winning mix engineer. His mix work has garnered 11 additional GRAMMY nominations, multiple Dove and Stellar awards, and frequently lands atop the Billboard Gospel charts. His mix credits include India. Arie, Naomi Raine...

Podcast Summary In this episode, we bring you Brent Hendrich, award-winning Nashville-based mixing engineer, to talk about freelance mixing. Brent Hendrich is an award-winning mix engineer with over 20 years of experience in the Nashville music industry. With a passion for creating captivating and impactful mixes and a talent for aligning each mix with the artistic vision of collaborators, Brent h...

Podcast Summary In this episode, we bring you Aidan Duncan, LA-Based Mixing and Recording Engineer, to talk about engineering, recording, and mixing vocals.  Aidan Duncan is a mixing and recording engineer in Los Angeles, CA. He has assisted mixing legend Dave Pensado out of Fab Factory studios in North Hollywood. Spending 4 years with Dave perfecting his craft and helping artist’s visions come to...

Podcast Summary In this episode, we bring you Edoardo “EdgMixing” Ghigo, Tennessee-based Dolby Atmos Certified Mixing Engineer, to talk about mixing different genres. EdgMixing is a Dolby Atmos Certified Mixing Engineer, and. His career credits include prominent artists, such as Wale, Big. K.R.I.T. , PRICE, Ponce De Leioun, ELHAE, and Jiaaní. He is currently a Senior at Belmont University in Nashv...

Podcast Summary In this episode, we bring you Brian Goddard, LA-based Mixing and Mastering Engineer, to talk about how to make your mixes more interesting. Brian Goddard is a Los Angeles-based mixing and mastering engineer. During his career, he has worked with notable artists, including Big Sean, Jaden Smith, Money Jezus, O.T Genesis, and Saint Bodhi. In 2018, he founded his own studio in DTLA. ...

Podcast Summary In this episode, we bring you Lawrence Biancardi, Mastering Engineer at Alt Mastering, to talk about all things mastering. Lawrence Biancardi has worked alongside artists such as Michelle Revins, Finalist of The Voice Live, and Hunter Hayes, 4X Grammy Nominated US Country Star. Lawrence is also a distant relative of virtuoso pianist and composer, Frederic Chopin. Today, you’ll hear...

Podcast Summary In this episode, we bring you Bao Pham, Owner of Mixology Studios Online, to talk about finding clients and maintaining positive working relationships. Bao Pham is a Vietnamese-American producer, engineer, songwriter, and owner of Mixology Studios Online, where he has worked with prominent artists and producers, including Glenn Thomas, Busta Rhymes, Shek’spere, Joell Ortiz, Future,...

Podcast Summary In this episode, we bring you Luke Herold, Founder and Owner of Herold Dynamics, to talk about over-processing when mixing. Luke Herold is the lead engineer, founder, and owner of Herold Dynamics, a recording studio based in Maryland. Over the past 7+ years, Luke has worked with industry leading artists, including 21 Savage, Jose Guapo, Shy Glizzy, Fat Trel, Lightshow, and Lor Scoo...

Podcast Summary In this episode, we bring you Harley Eblen, Cellist and String Arranger, to talk about recording and arranging strings. Through his musical genius, Harley Eblen brings artists’ visions to life with his cello and string arranging, with a focus on Pop, Indie, and Folk music. Today, you’ll hear about Harley’s setup, tuning the strings, his process when working with artists and produce...

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Podcast Summary In this episode, we bring you Josh Ager, mixer, producer, and engineer, to talk about using FX to create depth. Josh Ager - Recent works include Sea Girls, Tom Grennan, Crawlers, Sam Fender, Holly Humberstone, Medicine Cabinet, Griff, Thomas Headon, Beabadoobee, Kid Brunswick, Phoebe Axa, Cate Canning, Reuben Gray, Charlie Oriain and US artists Chloe Moriondo and renforshort. Josh...

Podcast Summary In this episode, we bring you Zak Joshua, UK-based electronic music producer, to talk about the philosophy of mixing. UK-based artist Zak Joshua first broke through on the electronic music scene when his debut solo track ‘Figure It Out’ was uploaded to renowned tastemaker YouTube channel ‘Selected’. It has since gone on to accrue over 5 million views, with a subsequent official rel...

Podcast Summary In this episode, we bring you John Burke, Founder of Perfect Vocals Academy, to talk about all things compression. John Burke’s first studio, Vibe Recording Studios, was founded in Ohio, and was home to bands and solo artists until 2018, when John moved to Nashville, where he worked in The Record Shop and ran his own remote mixing and mastering service. Today, you’ll hear about Joh...

Podcast Summary In this episode, we bring you Max Smith, Vocal Producer at Numen Studios, to talk about vocal editing and tuning. Max Smith, Jordan Timms, and Liam Dean form the songwriter/producer trio, Spacemen, working out of Numen Studios. They have worked with major artists, including Dua Lipa, Sigrid, and Dermot Kennedy.  Today, you’ll hear about Max’s recording and editing process, compress...

Podcast Summary In this episode, we bring you Henry Watkins, renowned mixing engineer, to talk about why you need to be using a mixing template in your workflow. Henry Watkins is currently based in Thailand. His work has featured in numerous notable productions, including Def Jam’s ‘IAM’, Disney’s Mulan Soundtrack, You Me At Six’s “SUCKAPUNCH”, and many domestic projects. He has amassed over 2 bil...

Podcast Summary In this episode, we bring you Jordan Timms, Director of Numen Studios, to talk about running a commercial studio, and working with clients and artists. Jordan Timms is a record producer from south London and the director of Numen Studios, facilitating Recording, Production, Mixing, and Mastering, and working with renowned artists from all over the world.  Today, you’ll hear about k...

Podcast Summary In this episode, we bring you Joe Rodwell, multi-instrumentalist, arranger, composer, and producer, to talk about mixing keys and synths. Joe is a composer/arranger, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. His work has featured alongside the likes of Ed Sheeran, Craig David, Chase & Status, JP Cooper, Shy FX, Sam Smith, Rag’n’Bone Man, London Grammar and Protoje, and his own compo...

Podcast Summary In this episode, we bring you Patch Boshell, legendary producer/engineer, to talk about all things recording and mixing drums. Patch Boshell is a creative and versatile Producer, Mix Engineer, Songwriter, and General Legend based in South-West London. Today, you’ll hear about Patch’s go-to drum recording setup, using free plugins, Patch’s preferred recording level, groove, how Patc...