The Deluxe Mixing Podcast

This week we're going to talk about the joys of trying to get started as a record producer as I take a step way back into London's mid-2000's indie music scene and the world of making early records for new bands, and unfortunately dealing with their sketchy managers. Tales of fun, Reading, chasing Paul Epworth, and some advice for those of you just starting out trying to buld a career in the music...

You can't compete with Dua Lipa, so don't! This week we're going to talk about the thing nobody really likes to do, and often gets frustrated with doing - how to promote your music and be reasonable about it. If you insist on getting onto the treadmill of music promo at least don't beat yourself up, and try to keep perspective about your means and scale of investment compared to the big artists. ...

This week we're going to talk about actual engineering, can you believe it? If you want to learn how to record better vocals, this episode is for you. It's one of the most important things you will ever do in the studio, so today we cover a few things that can really make a difference in your skills as an engineer, or home recordist.  The Deluxe Mixing Podcast is an audio series covering a wide ra...

This week it's story time - I talk about recording Amy Winehouse. I spent a month not getting a lot done, until a mysterious figure called Salaam Remi showed up.   The Deluxe Mixing Podcast is an audio series covering a wide range of topics from the world of music, from life in the biz, to current hot topics to the nuts and bolts of real world record production, and aims to help artists on their j...

This week we talk about production, specifically production in the old school sense  - and one of the building blocks of a great record - the arrangement.  The Deluxe Mixing Podcast is an audio series covering a wide range of topics from the world of music, from life in the biz, to current hot topics to the nuts and bolts of real world record production, and aims to help artists on their journey t...

This week we talk about the dreaded AI and music. I use it every day, but not to replace the human part of creation, just as a better hammer. We also dive into why humans might win after all.  The Deluxe Mixing Podcast is an audio series covering a wide range of topics from the world of music, from life in the biz, to current hot topics to the nuts and bolts of real world record production, and ai...

This week we talk about the The Art of Vinyl And You - cover art isn't something we should take for granted, and so today's conversation is about the importance and relationship of your music and the art that represents it, and why we should try harder.  The Deluxe Mixing Podcast is an audio series covering a wide range of topics from the world of music, from life in the biz, to current hot topics...

This week we talk about the role of the Producer - so many things to different people!   The Deluxe Mixing Podcast is an audio series covering a wide range of topics from the world of music, from life in the biz, to current hot topics to the nuts and bolts of real world record production, and aims to help artists on their journey to success...as well as be fun! Your host is engineer Adam Whittaker...

This week it's story time again, and we talk about the reality of what it means to be an engineer, and the alternate name for the job - babysitter.  The Deluxe Mixing Podcast is an audio series covering a wide range of topics from the world of music, from life in the biz, to current hot topics to the nuts and bolts of real world record production, and aims to help artists on their journey to succe...

This week we have further adventures in mastering and take a look at the mastering landscape and options available in late 2024 as we head into the new year. Is mastering dead? Not yet!  The Deluxe Mixing Podcast is an audio series covering a wide range of topics from the world of music, from life in the biz, to current hot topics to the nuts and bolts of real world record production, and aims to...

This week here's a story about a journey into the mythical tube and tape gear rabbit hole which many of us unsuspected audio engineers will go down. Ready to drink the Kool Aid?  The Deluxe Mixing Podcast is an audio series covering a wide range of topics from the world of music, from life in the biz, to current hot topics to the nuts and bolts of real world record production, and aims to help art...

This week we're going to talk about the mysteries of mastering - or how I discovered what mastering is, and isn't. The hard way.  The Deluxe Mixing Podcast is an audio series covering a wide range of topics from the world of music, from life in the biz, to current hot topics to the nuts and bolts of real world record production, and aims to help artists on their journey to success...as well as be...

This week we're going to talk about credits - the whole reason I, and a lot of other record making fools got into this mess in the first place.  The Deluxe Mixing Podcast is an audio series covering a wide range of topics from the world of music, from life in the biz, to current hot topics to the nuts and bolts of real world record production, and aims to help artists on their journey to success.....

This week it's storytime about how I got my first production credit and the things you sometimes need to do to get ahead in the indie music making world. You live and learn!  The Deluxe Mixing Podcast is an audio series covering a wide range of topics from the world of music, from life in the biz, to current hot topics to the nuts and bolts of real world record production, and aims to help artists...

This week we dive into and engineering related topic at last! Let's talk about setting up your room for better monitoring and mixing, starting at the very beginning.  The Deluxe Mixing Podcast is an audio series covering a wide range of topics from the world of music, from life in the biz, to current hot topics to the nuts and bolts of real world record production, and aims to help artists on thei...

This week we dive into the topic of the relationship between politics and music, and why music might be the most positive force in the universe.   The Deluxe Mixing Podcast is an audio series covering a wide range of topics from the world of music, from life in the biz, to current hot topics to the nuts and bolts of real world record production, and aims to help artists on their journey to success...

The Deluxe Mixing Podcast is an audio series covering a wide range of topics from the world of music, from life in the biz, to current hot topics to the nuts and bolts of real world record production, and aims to help artists on their journey to success...as well as be fun! Your host is engineer Adam Whittaker, an industry veteran having worked with artists signed to labels like Universal and Sony...

The Deluxe Mixing Podcast is an audio series covering a wide range of topics from the world of music, from life in the biz, to current hot topics to the nuts and bolts of real world record production, and aims to help artists on their journey to success...as well as be fun! Your host is engineer Adam Whittaker, an industry veteran having worked with artists signed to labels like Universal and Sony...