Working Audio Tools

Working Audio Tools

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Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. Each week, we host a guest from the YouTube and mixing community or compare and constructively critique mixes. In each episode, we demonstrate a “Featured Plugin” of the week with real audio from current mix sessions. To find out more about us and to get in touch with your questions, check out the links below: Subscribe to our official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingAudioTools Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6j4mBFchdS0TqVnX1uwihx Follow us on TikTok: https://www.ti...

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Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

MIX BATTLE 8 | Folk Pop | "You're REALLY Trying To Sound Marc Daniel Nelson!!" 13.07.2024

Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. We regularly host guests from the audio community and compare and constructively critique mixes. Covering everything from analogue vs digital, hardware versus plugins, Atmos mixing, mix translation, mixing and mastering, mixing philosophy, and mixing psychology. 💲 BUY FEATURED PLUGINS 💲 Plugin Boutique...

Audio Plugins For Mixing Professionally .. £1000 MAX Budget 06.07.2024

Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. We regularly host guests from the audio community and compare and constructively critique mixes. Covering everything from analogue vs digital, hardware versus plugins, Atmos mixing, mix translation, mixing and mastering, mixing philosophy, and mixing psychology. 💲 BUY FEATURED PLUGINS 💲 Plugin Boutique...

EVERYTHING That Your Studio Needs To Mix & Master Professionally 29.06.2024

🔥 GET 15% OFF Baby Audio Plugins 🔥 ➡️ Use CODE "WAT15" at Checkout Here: https://link.babyaud.io/WAT ⬅️ . 💎 GET 30% OFF DistroKid Subscription 💎 ➡️ https://distrokid.com/vip/workingaudiotools ⬅️ ED's ZAOR DESK BUILD: https://youtu.be/xhBC87J2BkU?si=Zikt-FTwfcNpStfG COMEBACK KID DELAY REVIEW: https://youtu.be/I7cDWJgrZfw?si=ljVsL9gQCDrlXkb8 Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journ...

UNLIMITED BUDGET.. What Would Be YOUR Dream Studio Purchases? 22.06.2024

What would be in your fantasy unlimited-budget studio build? 🔥 This episode is brought to you by Baby Audio 🔥 ➡️ GET 15% OFF Baby Audio Plugins by using CODE "WAT15" at Checkout Here: https://link.babyaud.io/WAT ⬅️ Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. We regularly host guests from the audio community and compare and constructively critiqu...

£5000 Studio Gear Challenge.. What Would YOU Buy For Mixing On Headphones vs Speakers 15.06.2024

We discuss the optimal combinations of gear for mixing on headphones and mixing on speakers for less than £5k! Do you need more than one pair of headphones for mixing? Are speakers or headphones better for mixing? Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. We regularly host guests from the audio community and compare and constructively critique m...

£1000 Studio Gear Challenge.. What Would YOU Buy for mixing on Headphones vs Speakers? 08.06.2024

We discuss the optimal combinations of gear for mixing on headphones and mixing on speakers for less than £1k! Do you need more than one pair of headphones for mixing? Are speakers or headphones better for mixing? 💲 BUY THE ITEMS FEATURED💲 Sennheiser HD490 Pros - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/AW71Jj Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/nLYZ06 Genelec 8010 Speakers - https://swe...

Mixing Jazz In Stereo VS Atmos.. Is There Any Difference?? 01.06.2024

In this episode, we discuss the perils of Atmos to Binaural to Stereo mix fold-down translation using a Jazz track by the Emile Hinton Trio, recorded and produced by  @PresentDayProduction Ed throws his stereo mix into the fray for comparison. Join us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. We regularly host guests from the audio community and comp...

What Do You ACTUALLY Need In A Modern Mixing Setup? 25.05.2024

What Do You ACTUALLY Need In A Modern Studio? What are the essentials for a recording studio? What are the essentials for a mixing studio? We explore these questions in this episode. 💎 GET 30% OFF DistroKid Subscription: https://distrokid.com/vip/workingaudiotools 💎 Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. Each week we either host a guest fro...

Should Modern Mix Engineers Have Their Own Sonic Identity? 18.05.2024

💎 GET 30% OFF DistroKid Subscription: https://distrokid.com/vip/workingaudiotools 💎 Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. Each week we either host a guest from the YouTube and mixing community or compare and constructively critique mixes. In each episode, we demonstrate a “Featured Plugin” of the week with real audio from current mix sessi...

The REALITY Of Running A Full Time Recording Studio 11.05.2024

Find Stephen Cole on ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ whatstudio.info instagram.com/itswhatstudio youtube.com/@itswhatstudio instagram.com/itsstecole youtube.com/@postmusicliverpool Apatt.com 💎 GET 30% OFF DistroKid Subscription: https://distrokid.com/vip/workingaudiotools 💎 Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. Each week we either host a guest from the YouTube a...

MIX BATTLE 7 - Present Day Production Mix Contest 04.05.2024

In this episode, we compare and critique our mixes of the Sam Reck song, "I Can't Stop", recorded and produced by Mark and James at Present Day Production. We discuss the pitfalls of mixing a busy pop/funk track and translation issues between speakers and headphones. ➡️ PRESENT DAY PRODUCTION ⬅️ 🎬 https://www.youtube.com/@PresentDayProduction 🎙️ 💎 GET 30% OFF DistroKid Subscription: https://dist...

Is Youtube Creating IMPOSTER SYNDROME In Modern Audio Engineers? 27.04.2024

💎 GET 30% OFF DistroKid Subscription: https://distrokid.com/vip/workingaudiotools 💎 Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. Each week we either host a guest from the YouTube and mixing community or compare and constructively critique mixes. In each episode, we demonstrate a “Featured Plugin” of the week with real audio from current mix sessi...

What A Pro Mastering Engineer REALLY Expects From A Modern Day Mixer (Present Day Production) 20.04.2024

💎 GET 30% OFF DistroKid Subscription: https://distrokid.com/vip/workingaudiotools 💎 Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. Each week we either host a guest from the YouTube and mixing community or compare and constructively critique mixes. In each episode, we demonstrate a “Featured Plugin” of the week with real audio from current mix sessi...

Should We ALL Be Mastering Our Mixes In The Modern Era Of Music Production? 13.04.2024

💎 GET 30% OFF DistroKid Subscription: https://distrokid.com/vip/workingaudiotools 💎 Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. Each week we either host a guest from the YouTube and mixing community or compare and constructively critique mixes. In each episode, we demonstrate a “Featured Plugin” of the week with real audio from current mix sessi...

Our Psychology Behind Mixbus Processing 06.04.2024

💎 GET 30% OFF DistroKid Subscription: https://distrokid.com/vip/workingaudiotools 💎 Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. Each week we either host a guest from the YouTube and mixing community or compare and constructively critique mixes. In each episode, we demonstrate a “Featured Plugin” of the week with real audio from current mix sessi...

How Much Compression Do We ACTUALLY Need When Mixing in 2024? 30.03.2024

💎 GET 30% OFF DistroKid Subscription: https://distrokid.com/vip/workingaudiotools 💎 Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. Each week we either host a guest from the YouTube and mixing community or compare and constructively critique mixes. In each episode, we demonstrate a “Featured Plugin” of the week with real audio from current mix sessi...

Transitioning From Live Sound To Full Time Mix Engineering.. Its NOT Easy.. 28.03.2024

💎 GET 30% OFF DistroKid Subscription: https://distrokid.com/vip/workingaudiotools 💎 Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. Each week we either host a guest from the YouTube and mixing community or compare and constructively critique mixes. In each episode, we demonstrate a “Featured Plugin” of the week with real audio from current mix sessi...

THIS Is Why Getting Good Mix Translation Is Near IMPOSSIBLE!! 16.03.2024

💎 GET 30% OFF DistroKid Subscription: https://distrokid.com/vip/workingaudiotools 💎 Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. Each week we either host a guest from the YouTube and mixing community or compare and constructively critique mixes. In each episode, we demonstrate a “Featured Plugin” of the week with real audio from current mix sessi...

Mix Battle (Rate My Mix Competition) 09.03.2024

🎙️ FM Music 🎙️ https://open.spotify.com/album/1eRIq6wzgwBo35sJw3qhHn?si=RdDm9KzZTouMsOPQTnszAA ℹ️ FM Tour Dates ℹ️ http://www.fmofficial.com/fmofficial/index.html 💎 GET 30% OFF DistroKid Subscription: https://distrokid.com/vip/workingaudiotools 💎 Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. Each week we either host a guest from the YouTube and mi...

Ed Mixes An 80s Classic Rock Band.. But Is It Good Enough To Get The Gig? 02.03.2024

🎙️ FM Music 🎙️ https://open.spotify.com/album/1eRIq6wzgwBo35sJw3qhHn?si=RdDm9KzZTouMsOPQTnszAA ℹ️ FM Tour Dates ℹ️ http://www.fmofficial.com/fmofficial/index.html 💎 GET 30% OFF DistroKid Subscription: https://distrokid.com/vip/workingaudiotools 💎 Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. Each week we either host a guest from the YouTube and mi...

Paul & Ed's Embarrassing Audio DISASTER Stories 24.02.2024

💎 GET 30% OFF DistroKid Subscription: https://distrokid.com/vip/workingaudiotools 💎 Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. Each week we either host a guest from the YouTube and mixing community or compare and constructively critique mixes. In each episode, we demonstrate a “Featured Plugin” of the week with real audio from current mix sessi...

Grammy Winning Producer ILL FACTOR Discusses The FUTURE Of Music PRODUCTION 17.02.2024

💎 GET 30% OFF DistroKid Subscription: https://distrokid.com/vip/workingaudiotools 💎 Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. Each week we either host a guest from the YouTube and mixing community or compare and constructively critique mixes. In each episode, we demonstrate a “Featured Plugin” of the week with real audio from current mix sessi...

"THE KEY To Success In The Audio World Is Therapy" (Inc Paul's SHOCKING Next Career Path) 10.02.2024

💎 GET 30% OFF DistroKid Subscription: https://distrokid.com/vip/workingaudiotools 💎 Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. Each week we either host a guest from the YouTube and mixing community or compare and constructively critique mixes. In each episode, we demonstrate a “Featured Plugin” of the week with real audio from current mix sessi...

CHRIS GRAHAM Tells YOU How to Build A Six Figure Audio Career From A Basement 03.02.2024

💎 GET 30% OFF DistroKid Subscription: https://distrokid.com/vip/workingaudiotools 💎 Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. Each week we either host a guest from the YouTube and mixing community or compare and constructively critique mixes. In each episode, we demonstrate a “Featured Plugin” of the week with real audio from current mix sessi...

How To Mix Drums To Sound Natural & Polished WITHOUT Tons Of Plugins 27.01.2024

💎 GET 30% OFF DistroKid Subscription: https://distrokid.com/vip/workingaudiotools 💎 Follow us, Paul Third and Ed Thorne, on our journey to becoming full-time audio mix engineers. Each week we either host a guest from the YouTube and mixing community or compare and constructively critique mixes. In each episode, we demonstrate a “Featured Plugin” of the week with real audio from current mix sessi...

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