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| The Watercooler Podcast: Grammy-Winning Producers Dom Morley, Matt Lawrence & Adrian Hall on Peer Support, Industry Rates & Why Audio Professionals Need Community to Survive | 12 Aug 2026 | 01:19:23 | |
In this special "Watercooler Podcast" edition, host Ashea is joined by producers and mixers Dom Morley, Matt Lawrence, and Adrian Hall—for a candid conversation about the isolation of solo audio professionals and the critical importance of peer support and collaboration. Dom, Matt, and Adrian have maintained a monthly "water cooler chat" since working together at Metropolis Studios. This episode explores how this simple monthly ritual became essential to their careers and mental health, discussing rates, client management, creative practice, and why building trusted peer groups creates space for radical honesty impossible in larger organizations. In This Episode:
About Our Guests: Dom Morley: Grammy-winning producer and engineer (Amy Winehouse "Rehab"). Founder of Mix Consultancy and multiband.io session organization tool. Previously taught at Leeds Conservatoire. Initiated the monthly peer collaboration concept discussed in this episode. Matt Lawrence: Grammy-winning producer, mixer, and engineer (Mumford & Sons "Babel"). Specializes in live sound, mixing major festivals for BBC broadcasts. Extensive experience with 5.1 and Atmos formats. Combines high-pressure broadcast environments with meticulous studio production. Adrian Hall: Accomplished mixer, engineer, and producer. Grammy-nominated. Brings extensive mixing expertise and band production experience. Contributes perspective on professional growth, confidence building, and collaborative practice. About Our Host: Ashea is a platinum-selling songwriter, music producer, and audio engineer from the UK. With credits spanning notable artists, major labels, and prestigious broadcasters, Ashea brings authentic conversations to the Production Expert Podcast, discussing both creative and business sides of audio production. | |||
| Rock and Roll Scientists: Flow Studio,Pre-Production Planning, Modern Music Production, AI & Education. (Part 2) | 27 Jul 2026 | 00:30:33 | |
In this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Todd Urban, General Manager at Softube, educator at Passaic County Community College, and creator of the Urban Sound Studio YouTube channel. With over 30 years of experience in audio production, Todd discusses Softube's philosophy of being "rock and roll scientists," the evolution from Console One to the groundbreaking Flow Studio hardware, and how creative workflow and intentional pre-production can transform recording and mixing practices. Todd shares insights into Flow Studio's design philosophy of facilitating "flow state" rather than perfectionism, the importance of committing to decisions in tracking, the balance between hardware and software in hybrid workflows, and how understanding mixing principles makes tracking engineers more effective. In This Episode:
About Our Guest: Todd Urban: Todd Urban is the General Manager at Softube with 10+ years at the company across product education, development, management, and marketing. With over 30 years of professional audio experience, Todd holds degrees in orchestral arranging, music education, jazz performance, music management, and a production master's from UC Berkeley. He is the creator of the Urban Sound Studio YouTube channel and teaches at Passaic County Community College in New Jersey. https://open.spotify.com/album/3JWFSrFxOdt4KdVKfd3AXp?si=ZvcmY6u2QiS_hzC_S-PSlA About Our Host: Ashea is a platinum-selling songwriter, music producer, and audio engineer from the UK. With credits spanning notable artists, major labels, and prestigious broadcasters, Ashea brings authentic conversations between industry professionals to the Production Expert Podcast. | |||
| Krotos CEO Orfeas Boteas Addresses Community Backlash: Why Video to Sound Released for Adobe, Not DAWs, Misleading Marketing, Social Media Backlash & How the Company Plans to Support Audio Professionals in 2026 | 22 Jul 2026 | 00:20:28 | |
In this Production Expert Podcast Special Edition, Mike Thornton, co-founder of Production Expert invites Orfeas Boteas, founder and CEO of Krotos, and Matthew Collins, head of product, to address significant community concerns following the release of Video to Sound integration for Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. This candid conversation tackles difficult questions about the company's strategic direction, the role of AI in sound design, misleading social media practices, and Krotos' commitment to the professional audio community. Orfeas and Matthew respond directly to concerns from industry professionals and clarify misconceptions about generative AI, product positioning, and future roadmap. In This Episode:
About Our Guests: Orfeas Boteas: Founder and CEO of Krotos, leading sound design software company. Founded Krotos with a passion for sound, guiding the company through evolution from specialised tools to the broader Krotos Studio platform. Deeply committed to understanding and supporting the audio production community. Matthew Collins: Head of product at Krotos, responsible for product development and strategy. Works with both the professional audio community and content creators to develop streamlined sound design tools. Actively communicates technical roadmap and product philosophy to industry stakeholders. About Our Host: Mike Thornton has been involved in the broadcast audio industry for all his working life, some 45 years. Mike has worked with Pro Tools since the mid-1990s, recording, editing, and mixing documentaries, comedy, and drama for both radio and TV, as well as doing the occasional music project. He was the co-founder of Pro Tools Expert and has now retired, taking up the role of Chairman of Production Expert Ltd., bridging innovative companies and the professional audio industry. | |||
| Rock and Roll Scientists: Softube's Todd Urban on Pre-Production Intention, Philosophy & Facilitated Creative Momentum for Tracking and Mixing (Part 1). | 19 Jul 2026 | 00:29:53 | |
In this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Todd Urban, General Manager at Softube, educator at Passaic County Community College, and creator of the Urban Sound Studio YouTube channel. With over 30 years of experience in audio production, Todd discusses Softube's philosophy of being "rock and roll scientists," the evolution from Console One to the groundbreaking Flow Studio hardware, and how creative workflow and intentional pre-production can transform recording and mixing practices. Todd shares insights into Flow Studio's design philosophy of facilitating "flow state" rather than perfectionism, the importance of committing to decisions in tracking, the balance between hardware and software in hybrid workflows, and how understanding mixing principles makes tracking engineers more effective. In This Episode:
About Our Guest: Todd Urban: Todd Urban is the General Manager at Softube with 10+ years at the company across product education, development, management, and marketing. With over 30 years of professional audio experience, Todd holds degrees in orchestral arranging, music education, jazz performance, music management, and a production master's from UC Berkeley. He is the creator of the Urban Sound Studio YouTube channel and teaches at Passaic County Community College in New Jersey. About Our Host: Ashea is a platinum-selling songwriter, music producer, and audio engineer from the UK. With credits spanning notable artists, major labels, and prestigious broadcasters, Ashea brings authentic conversations between industry professionals to the Production Expert Podcast. | |||
| From Tomorrowland to Broadcast: Pieter Doms & Mark Gittins on Building the AREAL SR1 Headphones, Upmix Algorithms & Why Binaural HRTFs Are Limiting | 08 Jul 2026 | 00:37:07 | |
In this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Mark Gittins, immersive audio engineer and owner of SenSound studios, currently working on broadcast for a major international football tournament, and Pieter Doms, co-founder of AREAL Technologies from Belgium. Together they discuss the invention and development of immersive audio monitoring technology, the AREAL SR1 headphones, and how spatial audio is transforming professional audio production. Pieter shares the fascinating origin story of how AREAL Technologies was born during the pandemic, starting as a Tomorrowland festival request to convert stereo music to immersive audio in real time. Mark discusses his experience using the headphones for remote mixing during high-pressure broadcast work, and both explore the challenges and opportunities in immersive audio adoption. In This Episode:
About Our Guests: Mark Gittins: Immersive audio engineer and owner of Sensound, a professional mixing studio specialising in immersive projects. Originally from Birmingham, England. Pieter Doms: Co-founder of AREAL Technologies from Belgium, with over 20 years of professional sound engineering experience. As a live sound engineer for major events including Tomorrowland, his technical expertise in algorithm design led to the creation of AREAL Technologies during the pandemic. About Our Host: Ashea is a platinum-selling songwriter, music producer, and audio engineer from the UK. With credits spanning notable artists, major labels, and prestigious broadcasters, Ashea brings authentic conversations between industry professionals to the Production Expert Podcast. Instagram: @iamashea Resources & Links
Sponsorship This episode is brought to you by Genelec. If you've ever been disappointed with the way your mixes sound on other playback systems, check out Genelec's UNIO monitoring ecosystem. Visit genelec.com/unio to learn more. | |||
| QUIZ TIME: How Well Do You Know Your World Cup Music? | 05 Jul 2026 | 00:07:06 | |
Quiz Time! In this podcast episode, immersive audio engineer Mark Gittins joins Ashea from Kansas City to go head-to-head with AREAL co-founder and audio engineer Pieter Doms for our World Cup Music Quiz. | |||
| How AI is Ruining Dialogue Production: Award-Winning Producers on Descript, Pacing Loss & Preserving Audio Craft | 21 Jun 2026 | 00:26:53 | |
In this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Eloise Whitmore and Tony Churnside, award-winning sound designers and co-founders of Naked Productions, for a frank discussion on how AI tools like Descript are fundamentally changing audio production—and not always for the better. Eloise and Tony address the critical issue of how AI-assisted editing is eroding the art of natural dialogue pacing, how younger generations of producers are losing foundational skills, and what audio professionals must do to preserve the human artistry in sound design. This conversation tackles the uncomfortable truth about AI tools in professional audio production: while tools like Descript and Adobe Enhance can be lifesavers in certain situations, their overuse is removing the nuance, emotion, and natural rhythm that makes dialogue compelling. For audio engineers, music producers, podcast creators, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and craft, this episode provides critical perspective on maintaining quality and authenticity in an increasingly automated creative landscape. In This Episode:
About Our Guests: Eloise Whitmore: Eloise Whitmore is an award-winning radio producer and sound designer with 20 years of experience in professional audio production. She won the Radio Sound Designer and Producer of the Year award in 2013, and co-founded Naked Productions with Tony Chernside. Her experience spans BBC dramas, documentaries, features, and international projects, giving her deep insight into how production workflows have evolved and the critical importance of preserving craft in an age of automation. Tony Churnside: Tony Churnside is a multi-award-winning sound designer and technical producer with a PhD in audio production. His background in acoustics combined with decades of practical production experience makes him uniquely positioned to understand both the technical capabilities and limitations of AI tools. As co-producer of the acclaimed BBC Radio 4 satire The Skewer, Tony understands the demands of professional audio production under pressure. About Our Host: Ashea is a platinum-selling songwriter, music producer, and audio engineer from the UK. With credits spanning notable artists, major labels, and prestigious broadcasters, Ashea brings authentic conversations between industry professionals to the Production Expert Podcast. Credits & Placements Include… Alan Walker, Holy Goof, TS7, Billy Da Kid (Kiss FM), Steve Smart (Kiss FM), The Wideboys, MER, Sony Music, 2Tone Records, BBC, SVT1 (Sweden). Resources & Links Mentioned
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Follow us: Instagram: [@production_expert_podcast] Website: [productionexpertpodcast.com] Sponsorship This episode is brought to you by Genelec. If you've ever been disappointed with the way your mixes sound on other playback systems, check out Genelec's UNI-O monitoring ecosystem. By providing a seamless bridge between loudspeaker and headphone monitoring, UNI-O allows you to quickly create great sounding mixes that translate consistently wherever you choose to work. No more guesswork, no more surprises — just truthful, accurate audio monitoring from stereo to immersive. Visit genelec.com/unio to learn more. | |||
| Radio Drama Production & Sound Design: Award-Winning Producers Eloise Whitmore & Tony Churnside on Location Recording, BBC Dramas & The Skewer | 14 Jun 2026 | 00:33:46 | |
In this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Eloise Whitmore and Tony Chernside, co-founders of Naked Productions, an award-winning sound design and audio production company specializing in BBC radio dramas and acclaimed audio content. Eloise won the Radio Sound Designer and Producer of the Year award in 2013, and Tony is a multi-award-winning sound designer and technical producer behind the acclaimed satirical BBC Radio 4 comedy series The Skewer. Together, Eloise and Tony discuss the evolution of radio drama production in 2026, innovative location recording techniques for achieving authentic sound, the craft of sound design and storytelling, and the contrasting workflows between long-form drama and fast-turnaround satire productions. Whether you're interested in audio drama, sound design, radio production, podcasting, or understanding how award-winning audio content is created, this conversation provides insider insights into professional audio production, creative collaboration, and the technical approaches that define modern radio and audio storytelling. In This Episode:
About Our Guests: Eloise Whitmore: Eloise Whitmore is an award-winning radio producer and sound designer with 20 years of experience in radio production. She won the Radio Sound Designer and Producer of the Year award in 2013, recognition of her innovative approach to audio production and storytelling. As co-founder of Naked Productions, Eloise leads the creative vision for the company's diverse projects, from BBC radio dramas to audio installations, bringing expertise in location recording, sound design, and the technical and creative demands of professional audio production. Tony Churnside: Tony Chernside is a multi-award-winning sound designer and technical producer with a background in acoustics and audio production. He holds a PhD in audio production and has expertise in object-based audio formats and audience consumption. As co-founder of Naked Productions and the technical producer behind the critically acclaimed BBC Radio 4 satire The Skewer, Tony brings both deep technical knowledge and creative production expertise to professional audio projects. About Our Host: Ashea is a platinum-selling songwriter, music producer, and audio engineer from the UK. With credits spanning notable artists, major labels, and prestigious broadcasters, Ashea brings authentic conversations between industry professionals to the Production Expert Podcast. Credits & Placements Include… Alan Walker, Holy Goof, TS7, Billy Da Kid (Kiss FM), Steve Smart (Kiss FM), The Wideboys, MER, Sony Music, 2Tone Records, BBC, SVT1 (Sweden). Resources & Links Mentioned
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Follow us: Instagram: [@production_expert_podcast] Website: [productionexpertpodcast.com] Sponsorship This episode is brought to you by Genelec. If you've ever been disappointed with the way your mixes sound on other playback systems, check out Genelec's UniO monitoring ecosystem. By providing a seamless bridge between loudspeaker and headphone monitoring, UniO allows you to quickly create great sounding mixes that translate consistently wherever you choose to work. No more guesswork, no more surprises — just truthful, accurate audio monitoring from stereo to immersive. Visit genelec.com/unio to learn more. | |||
| No More Labels. Grammy Winning Mixer & Producer Matt Lawrence On The Music Industry For Studios, Artists & Labels In 2026 Part 2 | 31 May 2026 | 00:34:05 | |
In this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Matt Lawrence, a Grammy Award-winning mixer, producer, and engineer who has worked on some of the most influential records of the past 20 years. In this first part of a two-part conversation, Matt discusses his journey into the audio industry, his perspective on the current state of the music industry in 2026, and how the landscape has changed for studios, artists, and record labels over his career. Matt brings invaluable insights from two decades of working at the highest levels of music production, having mixed and produced records that have shaped contemporary music across multiple genres. Whether you're an aspiring audio engineer, a music producer, an artist navigating the modern music industry, or a label executive seeking perspective on industry dynamics, this conversation provides honest, experienced insights into how the music business is evolving and what it takes to build a sustainable career in professional audio production. This is Part 2 of a two-part episode exploring the past, present, and future of the music industry. | |||
| No More Labels. Grammy Winning Mixer & Producer Matt Lawrence On The Music Industry For Studios, Artists & Labels In 2026 | 23 May 2026 | 00:29:11 | |
In this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Matt Lawrence, a Grammy Award-winning mixer, producer, and engineer who has worked on some of the most influential records of the past 20 years. In this first part of a two-part conversation, Matt discusses his journey into the audio industry, his perspective on the current state of the music industry in 2026, and how the landscape has changed for studios, artists, and record labels over his career. Matt brings invaluable insights from two decades of working at the highest levels of music production, having mixed and produced records that have shaped contemporary music across multiple genres. Whether you're an aspiring audio engineer, a music producer, an artist navigating the modern music industry, or a label executive seeking perspective on industry dynamics, this conversation provides honest, experienced insights into how the music business is evolving and what it takes to build a sustainable career in professional audio production. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode exploring the past, present, and future of the music industry.
Matt Lawrence:
Ashea is a platinum-selling songwriter, music producer, and audio engineer from the UK. With credits spanning notable artists, major labels, and prestigious broadcasters, Ashea brings authentic conversations between industry professionals to the Production Expert Podcast. Credits & Placements Include… Alan Walker, Holy Goof, TS7, Billy Da Kid (Kiss FM), Steve Smart (Kiss FM), The Wideboys, MER, Sony Music, 2Tone Records, BBC, SVT1 (Sweden).
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This episode is brought to you by Genelec. If you've ever been disappointed with the way your mixes sound on other playback systems, check out Genelec's UniO monitoring ecosystem. By providing a seamless bridge between loudspeaker and headphone monitoring, UniO allows you to quickly create great sounding mixes that translate consistently wherever you choose to work. No more guesswork, no more surprises — just truthful, accurate audio monitoring from stereo to immersive. Visit genelec.com/unio to learn more. Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part episode with Matt Lawrence exploring the music industry landscape of 2026 and his insights on studios, artists, and labels. | |||
| Smash Hit- Recording Adele's 'Hello' & Tony Visconti/Toontrack's 'Drumopolis' at Metropolis. | 08 May 2026 | 00:42:24 | |
"Behind some of the world's greatest hits lies a great question: does constraint breed genius? In this Podcast Edition, Drummer Steven Gilchrist (Graham Coxon, The Damned, and Boney M) and Grammy winning engineer Liam Nolan (Rihanna, Stormzy, the Black Eyed Peas) sit down with our Host Ashea to reveal the behind-the-scenes of Adele's 'Hello,' the meticulous process behind the legendary Drumopolis project with Tony Visconti, and what it really takes to engineer records that resonate globally. In This Episode:
About Our Guests Liam Nolan Liam Nolan is a recording and mix engineer who has recently transitioned to freelance work after years at Metropolis Studios in Chiswick. Over his career, he's engineered sessions with some of the world's biggest artists, including Adele, Stormzy, Rihanna, AJ Tracey, the Black Eyed Peas, and will.i.am. He was the engineer on Adele's Grammy-winning 'Hello,' credited for his work in a writing session that became chart history. His approach prioritizes artist comfort, technical precision, and understanding the unique sonic demands of each session. He specializes in capturing vocal performances and crafting the sonic identity of records at one of the world's most legendary facilities. Instagram: @liamjnolan | Website: mixedbyliamnolan.com Steven Gilchrist Steven Gilchrist is an accomplished drummer, percussionist, producer, and engineer. He's performed with legendary artists including Graham Coxon, The Damned, and Boney M. As the owner and operator of Brixton Hill Studios, he works as a session drummer, producer, and engineer. Under his name Stephen Evens, he's currently working on his fifth record, all of which (except the first) have been recorded to tape. He collaborated with Tony Visconti on the Drumopolis project for Toontrack, providing his Ludwig drum kit and his mother's Premier snare for the sound design. Steven is a strong advocate for analog recording, commitment in the studio, and the philosophy that limitation breeds creativity. Instagram: @thestephenevens | Brixton Hill Studios: brixtonhillstudios.com About Our Host Ashea Ashea is a platinum-selling songwriter, music producer, and audio engineer from the UK. Her production and mixing credits include work with Alan Walker, Holy Goof, TS7, Billy Da Kid (Kiss FM), Steve Smart (Kiss FM), The Wideboys, MER, Sony Music, 2Tone Records, BBC, and SVT1 (Sweden). Through the Production Expert Podcast, she brings industry insiders together to explore the craft, process, and philosophy behind the world's greatest records. Website: asheamusicofficial.com Instagram: @iamashea Featured In This Podcast:
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| Women In Audio: Why The Numbers Are Falling, With Nana Ayebi-Kwakye | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:41:01 | |
The number of women working as audio engineers and music producers is falling, not rising. Ashea is joined by British-Ghanaian producer, rapper and author Nana Ayebi-Kwakye to discuss why the gap is widening, where the signs of hope are, and the thinking behind her children's book Delasi On A Mission, written to show young girls that the studio is a place they belong. The proportion of women working as professional audio engineers and music producers has been moving in the wrong direction for years. The data is uncomfortable, the reasons are tangled, and the industry's response has been inconsistent at best. In this conversation, Ashea sits down with producer, rapper and author Nana Ayebi-Kwakye to talk honestly about what's happening, what's working, and why representation in children's books might matter more than another panel discussion at a trade show. In this episode:
About Our Guest: Nana Ayebi-Kwakye: Nana Ayebi-Kwakye is a British-Ghanaian music producer, rapper and author. Her debut children's book, Delasi On A Mission, tells the story of a young girl discovering music production and learning to navigate the obstacles that come with it, aimed at readers aged six and up. She is also involved in initiatives including The Leading Vibe and her own Sounds You Make project, both focused on widening access to music production for young people. About Our Host: Ashea is a platinum selling songwriter, music producer & audio engineer from the UK. Credits & Placements Include… Alan Walker, Holy Goof, TS7, Billy Da Kid (Kiss FM) Steve Smart (Kiss FM) The Wideboys, MER, Sony Music, 2Tone Records, BBC, SVT1 (Sweden). | |||
| Not Just For Guitarists! The Fender Studio Rebrand & The Future Of DAWs (With Fender/PreSonus) | 13 Apr 2026 | 00:47:08 | |
In this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Arnd Kaiser, Product Designer Strategist at Fender Musical Instruments, and Tony Carridi, Global Revenue and Go-To-Market Executive at Fender PreSonus. Together they discuss the strategic rebrand of Fender Studio, exploring what this evolution means for music producers, audio engineers, and musicians using Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software. This conversation goes beyond the surface-level rebrand to explore the vision driving Fender's entry into the DAW market, the future of music production software, and what producers should expect from Fender Studio going forward. Whether you're a guitarist, music producer, audio engineer, or just curious about the future of music production tools, this episode provides insider insights into one of the music industry's most iconic brands' strategic move into professional music production software. Discover why this rebrand matters, what innovations are coming, and why Fender Studio is positioning itself as a game-changer in the competitive DAW landscape.
Arnd Kaiser: Tony Carridi:
Ashea is a platinum-selling songwriter, music producer, and audio engineer from the UK. With credits spanning notable artists, major labels, and prestigious broadcasters, Ashea brings authentic conversations between industry professionals to the Production Expert Podcast. Credits & Placements Include… Alan Walker, Holy Goof, TS7, Billy Da Kid (Kiss FM), Steve Smart (Kiss FM), The Wideboys, MER, Sony Music, 2Tone Records, BBC, SVT1 (Sweden).
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This episode is brought to you by Genelec. If you've ever been disappointed with the way your mixes sound on other playback systems, check out Genelec's UniO monitoring ecosystem. By providing a seamless bridge between loudspeaker and headphone monitoring, UniO allows you to quickly create great sounding mixes that translate consistently wherever you choose to work. No more guesswork, no more surprises — just truthful, accurate audio monitoring from stereo to immersive. Visit genelec.com/unio to learn more. | |||
| How Well Do You Really Know Your Guitars/Synths? Quiz Time | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:09:38 | |
In this episode Ashea is joined by Arnd Kaiser and Tony Cariddi of Presonus/Fender for a tense guitar and synth quiz designed to really test your abilities. If you fail it's worth thinking long and hard about your career choice because you're likely an impostor ;) Enjoy! | |||
| The Lord Of The Strings- Emmy Winning Composers Discuss Composing For Film & TV (Part 2) | 30 Mar 2026 | 00:36:39 | |
In this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Stephen Gallagher, an Emmy Award-winning composer and music editor with credits on major film and television productions, and Tilman Sillescu, creative director, co-founder, and principal composer at Sonuscore. This is Part 2 of the Lord Of The Strings, continuing their in-depth exploration of professional film and television scoring. In this episode, Stephen and Tilman delve deeper into the collaborative process between composers and directors, discussing the balance between creative independence and serving the director's vision. They explore the importance of delegation in team environments, managing multiple demands across different projects, and the mindset required to adapt to each director's unique style and creative preferences. Whether you're a composer, music producer, or anyone interested in understanding how professional orchestral scores are crafted in demanding production environments, this conversation reveals the professional and interpersonal skills that separate experienced composers from emerging talents.
Stephen Gallagher: Tilman Sillescu:
Ashea is a platinum-selling songwriter, music producer, and audio engineer from the UK. With credits spanning notable artists, major labels, and prestigious broadcasters, Ashea brings authentic conversations between industry professionals to the Production Expert Podcast. Credits & Placements Include… Alan Walker, Holy Goof, TS7, Billy Da Kid (Kiss FM), Steve Smart (Kiss FM), The Wideboys, MER, Sony Music, 2Tone Records, BBC, SVT1 (Sweden).
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This episode is brought to you by Genelec. If you've ever been disappointed with the way your mixes sound on other playback systems, check out Genelec's UniO monitoring ecosystem. By providing a seamless bridge between loudspeaker and headphone monitoring, UniO allows you to quickly create great sounding mixes that translate consistently wherever you choose to work. No more guesswork, no more surprises — just truthful, accurate audio monitoring from stereo to immersive. Visit genelec.com/unio to learn more. Note: This is Part 2 of a two-part episode. Be sure to listen to Part 1 for the complete conversation with Stephen Gallagher and Tilman Sillescu. | |||
| The Lord Of The Strings- Emmy Winning Composers Discuss Composing For Film & TV (Part 1) | 11 Mar 2026 | 00:40:18 | |
Description In this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Stephen Gallagher, an Emmy Award-winning composer and music editor with credits on major film and television productions, and Tilman Sillescu, creative director, co-founder, and principal composer at Sonuscore. Together they explore the craft of composing for film and television, diving deep into orchestration techniques, string articulation, music production tools, and the creative workflows that define professional film scoring. Whether you're an aspiring composer, music producer, or audio engineer looking to understand how professional film and TV scores are created, this two-part episode reveals insider insights from Emmy-winning composers who have shaped the soundtracks of iconic productions. Discover the technical and creative approaches that separate professional orchestral music from amateur compositions, and learn how modern digital tools are transforming the composition process while maintaining the richness of orchestral sound. In This Episode:
About Our Guests: Stephen Gallagher: Tilman Sillescu: About Our Host: Ashea is a platinum-selling songwriter, music producer, and audio engineer from the UK. With credits spanning legendary artists, major labels, and prestigious broadcasters, Ashea brings authentic conversations between industry professionals to the Production Expert Podcast. Credits & Placements Include… Alan Walker, Holy Goof, TS7, Billy Da Kid (Kiss FM), Steve Smart (Kiss FM), The Wideboys, MER, Sony Music, 2Tone Records, BBC, SVT1 (Sweden). Resources & Links Mentioned
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Sponsorship This episode is brought to you by Genelec. If you've ever been disappointed with the way your mixes sound on other playback systems, check out Genelec's UniO monitoring ecosystem. By providing a seamless bridge between loudspeaker and headphone monitoring, UniO allows you to quickly create great sounding mixes that translate consistently wherever you choose to work. No more guesswork, no more surprises — just truthful, accurate audio monitoring from stereo to immersive. Visit genelec.com/unio to learn more. Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 continues the conversation with Stephen Gallagher and Tilman Sillescu. | |||
| Producer Lunch Talk: Compressors, Mix Translation & Working Backwards with Chic's Richard Hilton & Steve DeMott" | 01 Mar 2026 | 00:44:06 | |
In this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Richard Hilton, an award-winning producer and engineer who has worked extensively with Nile Rodgers and Chic, and Steve DeMott, Grammy-nominated producer and engineer from the acclaimed Tribe Collective. Together they dive deep into compression techniques, mixing workflows, and the art of working backwards in music production. The proportion of modern music production relies heavily on understanding the nuances of audio engineering, and in this conversation, Ashea sits down with two industry veterans to talk honestly about what separates professional-quality mixes from the rest. Whether you're a professional audio engineer, music producer, or aspiring musician looking to elevate your craft, this discussion reveals insider secrets from producers who've worked with legendary artists like Nile Rodgers and Chic, providing invaluable insights into the production techniques and studio workflows that define hit records.
Richard Hilton: Steve DeMott:
Ashea is a platinum-selling songwriter, music producer, and audio engineer from the UK. With credits spanning legendary artists, major labels, and prestigious broadcasters, Ashea brings authentic conversations between industry professionals to the Production Expert Podcast. Credits & Placements Include… Alan Walker, Holy Goof, TS7, Billy Da Kid (Kiss FM), Steve Smart (Kiss FM), The Wideboys, MER, Sony Music, 2Tone Records, BBC, SVT1 (Sweden).
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This episode is brought to you by Genelec. If you've ever been disappointed with the way your mixes sound on other playback systems, check out Genelec's UniO monitoring ecosystem. By providing a seamless bridge between loudspeaker and headphone monitoring, UniO allows you to quickly create great-sounding mixes that translate consistently wherever you choose to work. No more guesswork, no more surprises — just truthful, accurate audio monitoring from stereo to immersive. Visit genelec.com/unio to learn more. | |||
| How Well Do You Really Know Your Compressors? Quiz Time | 15 Feb 2026 | 00:14:31 | |
Today on the Production Expert Podcast, Ashea puts Richard Hilton and Steve De -Mott's compression trivia knowledge to the test. So how did you do you? Let us know. About Our Guests: Steve DeMott: Producer, engineer, songwriter, and musician who has worked with the Grammy nominated Tribe collective Richard Hilton: Musician and producer well known for his work with Nile Rodgers and Chic | |||
| Professional Mixing in Stereo & Atmos: Grammy-Winning Mixer Andrew Scheps on Workflow, Impostor Syndrome & Industry Insights (Part 2) | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:36:53 | |
In this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Andrew Scheps, a three-time Grammy Award-winning mixer and producer, for Part 2 of their in-depth conversation about professional mixing in the era of immersive audio. Building on the discussions from Part 1, Andrew delves deeper into practical techniques for mixing in Atmos and spatial audio formats, with particular focus on the unique challenges of mixing for headphone playback, binaural rendering, and maintaining mix translation across different monitoring environments. In this episode, Andrew answers listener questions while providing concrete, actionable advice on EQ and panning techniques in immersive formats, the differences between phantom center and actual center speakers in spatial mixes, reverb strategies for Atmos, and insights into where the music production industry is heading. Whether you're a professional mixer looking to expand into immersive audio, a producer curious about Atmos workflows, or an audio engineer wanting to understand the future of spatial mixing, this conversation provides both technical knowledge and strategic industry perspective from one of the world's most respected mixing engineers.
Andrew Scheps:
Ashea is a platinum-selling songwriter, music producer, and audio engineer from the UK. With credits spanning notable artists, major labels, and prestigious broadcasters, Ashea brings authentic conversations between industry professionals to the Production Expert Podcast. Credits & Placements Include… Alan Walker, Holy Goof, TS7, Billy Da Kid (Kiss FM), Steve Smart (Kiss FM), The Wideboys, MER, Sony Music, 2Tone Records, BBC, SVT1 (Sweden).
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This episode is brought to you by Genelec. If you've ever been disappointed with the way your mixes sound on other playback systems, check out Genelec's UNIO monitoring ecosystem. By providing a seamless bridge between loudspeaker and headphone monitoring, UNIO allows you to quickly create great sounding mixes that translate consistently wherever you choose to work. No more guesswork, no more surprises — just truthful, accurate audio monitoring from stereo to immersive. Visit genelec.com/unio to learn more. Note: This is Part 2 of a two-part episode. Be sure to listen to Part 1 for the beginning of the conversation with Andrew Scheps on mixing fundamentals, impostor syndrome, and career insights. | |||
| Professional Mixing in Stereo & Atmos: Grammy-Winning Mixer Andrew Scheps on Workflow, Impostor Syndrome & Industry Insights (Part 1) | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:31:43 | |
In this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Andrew Scheps, a three-time Grammy Award-winning mixer and producer renowned for his work with iconic artists and his expertise in both stereo and immersive audio mixing. In this candid conversation, Andrew discusses his career journey, his approach to mixing in Atmos, his creative workflow, dealing with difficult clients, navigating impostor syndrome despite significant achievements, and his perspective on the future of mixing and music production. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation that covers everything from technical mixing strategies to the personal and professional challenges of working at the highest levels of the music industry. Whether you're an aspiring mixer, an experienced audio engineer, or a music producer looking to expand your skills in immersive audio formats like Atmos, Andrew shares invaluable insights, practical mixing tips, and honest perspectives on the evolving landscape of professional music mixing. Listeners will also get a preview of fan questions that will be answered in Part 2.
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Ashea is a platinum-selling songwriter, music producer, and audio engineer from the UK. With credits spanning notable artists, major labels, and prestigious broadcasters, Ashea brings authentic conversations between industry professionals to the Production Expert Podcast. Credits & Placements Include… Alan Walker, Holy Goof, TS7, Billy Da Kid (Kiss FM), Steve Smart (Kiss FM), The Wideboys, MER, Sony Music, 2Tone Records, BBC, SVT1 (Sweden).
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This episode is brought to you by Genelec. If you've ever been disappointed with the way your mixes sound on other playback systems, check out Genelec's UNIO monitoring ecosystem. By providing a seamless bridge between loudspeaker and headphone monitoring, UNIO allows you to quickly create great sounding mixes that translate consistently wherever you choose to work. No more guesswork, no more surprises — just truthful, accurate audio monitoring from stereo to immersive. Visit genelec.com/unio to learn more. Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Andrew answers listener questions in Part 2, which continues the conversation on mixing, career advice, and the future of music production. | |||
| The Science of Listening: Psychoacoustics & Immersive Audio Explained (Part Two). | 14 Jan 2026 | 00:50:08 | |
In this week’s episode, Ashea is joined by Hyunkook Lee (Professor of Psychoacoustics and APL founder), Emre Ramazanoglu and Mark Gittins, for part two of The Science Of Listening, where they discuss Psychoacoustics, HRTF, multidimensional audio, virtual reality, the future of immersive in the music and audio industry and what’s in store for VIRTUOSO. About Our Guests: Hyunkook Lee: Professor of audio and psychoacoustic engineering, Founder/director of the APL, & recording/mixing engineer Emre Ramazanoglu: Immersive audio engineer, mixer/producer/drummer Mark Gittins: Immersive engineer/mixer/producer/outside broadcast engineer. | |||
| The Science of Listening: Psychoacoustics & Immersive Audio Explained" (Part One). | 07 Jan 2026 | 00:33:18 | |
For 25 years, Professor Hyunkook Lee has been researching surround sound and immersive audio. Since 2010, his focus has been on height perception—specifically, how we perceive and localize sounds coming from above. His discoveries have fundamentally changed how we approach immersive mixing. One critical finding: time differences don't work in the vertical domain the way they do in stereo. Instead, height perception relies almost entirely on spectral cues and the pitch-height effect, where higher frequencies are perceived as more elevated, regardless of speaker placement. Emre Ramazanola brings 25 years of stereo mixing and engineering experience and has completed over 3,000 Atmos mixes—a staggering volume that gives him unique insight into what actually works in immersive mixing. Mark Gittins has been pioneering immersive audio since Apple Music launched Spatial Audio, and runs his own immersive studio, Send Sound. Together, these three experts explore the psychoacoustic principles that govern immersive audio, the limitations of current technology (particularly HRTFs and binaural delivery), and practical solutions they're using today. You'll learn why phantom centre sounds more natural than real centre (even though it's technically more distorted), why preserving tonality is one of the biggest challenges in immersive mixing, and how APL Virtuoso—Professor Lee's binaural monitoring software—uses geometric acoustic modelling rather than impulse responses to create neutral, spatially accurate headphone monitoring. The conversation covers the 'room divergence effect' (why your brain gets confused when virtual acoustics don't match your physical room), the limitations of personal HRTFs, and exciting new immersive technologies on the horizon that could revolutionize audio delivery across all platforms. In This Episode:
About Our Guests Professor Heung-Kuk Lee Professor Heung-Kuk Lee is a Professor of Audio and Psychoacoustic Engineering at the University of Huddersfield and founder and director of the Applied Psychoacoustics Lab (APL). For 25 years, he has been conducting research on surround sound and immersive audio. Since 2010, his primary focus has been on understanding height perception and how to capture height information in immersive recording. He has conducted extensive psychoacoustic listening tests to determine how time and level differences work in the vertical domain and has designed microphone arrays specifically for capturing height. Based on his research findings, Professor Lee developed APL Virtuoso, a binaural monitoring tool, and other software tools used by professional mixing and mastering engineers worldwide. He is also a freelance recording engineer specializing in immersive audio. Applied Psychoacoustics Lab (APL): apl.ac.uk | APL Virtuoso: apl.ac.uk/virtuoso Emre Ramazanola Emre Ramazanola is an immersive audio engineer, mixer, producer, and drummer with 25 years of experience in stereo mixing, mastering, score mixing, and production. He became interested in immersive audio before Atmos officially launched through a connection with Genelec, and was one of the first engineers able to perform stereo-to-Atmos conversions at scale. To date, he has completed over 3,000 immersive mixes—the majority of which are conversions that preserve the original artist's vision rather than full creative rebuilds. He has worked extensively with major record labels on converting new music into immersive formats and is known for his expertise in retaining tonal and artistic integrity while delivering spatial dimension. He is actively exploring emerging immersive technologies beyond Atmos and works closely with mixing engineers on standardization and delivery challenges. Instagram: @emreramazanola Mark Gittins Mark Gittins is an immersive audio engineer, mixer, producer, and outside broadcast engineer with over 20 years of experience as a freelance sound engineer working across multiple formats. He has worked extensively in front-of-house mixing and owns a studio in Birmingham where he records and produces local bands. Since immersive audio launched on Apple Music approximately three to four years ago, Mark has focused on immersive mixing and founded Send Sound, his dedicated immersive audio studio. He has completed hundreds of Atmos mixes and is known for his innovative approach to immersive mixing, particularly his focus on tonality and how to overcome the limitations of current binaural delivery systems. Mark actively collaborates with other immersive engineers on emerging technologies and best practices. Send Sound: sendsound.co.uk About Our Host Ashea Ashea is a platinum-selling songwriter, music producer, and audio engineer from the UK. Her production and mixing credits include work with Alan Walker, Holy Goof, TS7, Billy Da Kid (Kiss FM), Steve Smart (Kiss FM), The Wideboys, MER, Sony Music, 2Tone Records, BBC, and SVT1 (Sweden). Through the Production Expert Podcast, she brings together world-class audio professionals, researchers, and innovators to explore the science, craft, and philosophy of recording, mixing, and the future of immersive audio. Website: asheamusicofficial.com Key Resources & Links
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| Windmill Lane Recording Studio Dublin: Inside the Most Legendary Studio in Ireland | 05 Dec 2025 | 00:34:52 | |
Windmill Lane Recording Studios has hosted some of the most significant recordings in music history. But what is it about this legendary Dublin facility that keeps world-class artists and producers returning? In this episode, Tony Perry takes us on a journey through three distinct studios, each with its own character and sonic signature. Studio One—designed by Andy Munro—features a 144-input Neve console and was built to work beautifully with orchestras. Studio Two, housed in what was once an art deco electricity supply hub, features a 40-channel SSL G Series and has become the go-to room for rock and pop. Studio Three is a smaller, intimate space perfect for vocals and voiceover work. But the real story isn't about the gear—it's about the people. Tony explains how the studio's three directors (Tony, Naomi Moore, and Aidan Alcock) have built a culture of excellence from top to bottom. The team goes the extra mile. The interns are treated as valued members of the community. Engineers and producers who work there become part of something bigger than themselves. Tony also shares the critical role that mentorship and education have played, from founding Pulse College in 1994 to developing Ireland's first formal audio engineering degree program. You'll hear about the importance of institutional knowledge—techniques for miking orchestras that have been passed down over generations, the nooks and crannies of each room, and the lessons learned from working alongside world-class producers and engineers. Most importantly, you'll understand why the vibe in a control room matters just as much as the equipment, and what it really takes to build and maintain a legendary recording facility in 2026. In This Episode:
About Our Guests Tony Perry Tony Perry is Director of Audio and co-owner of Windmill Lane Recording Studios in Dublin, alongside Naomi Moore and Aidan Alcock. He began his career in the late 1980s working in a music shop, where he discovered a passion for MIDI and sampling technology. This led him to establish Fourth Floor Productions, which eventually evolved into his acquisition and operation of the legendary Windmill Lane facility in 2009. Over his career, Tony has recorded and worked with artists including Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, New Order, and Bryan Adams. He is deeply committed to the craft of engineering, the mentorship of young professionals, and the development of audio education in Ireland. Tony is also a co-founder of Pulse College and has been instrumental in bringing formal qualifications and degree programs in audio engineering to Ireland. He continues to engineer sessions and work on music technology while overseeing one of Europe's most respected recording facilities. Windmill Lane Recording Studios: windmilllanerecording.com About Our Host Ashea Ashea is a platinum-selling songwriter, music producer, and audio engineer from the UK. Her production and mixing credits include work with Alan Walker, Holy Goof, TS7, Billy Da Kid (Kiss FM), Steve Smart (Kiss FM), The Wideboys, MER, Sony Music, 2Tone Records, BBC, and SVT1 (Sweden). Through the Production Expert Podcast, she brings industry insiders together to explore the craft, process, and philosophy behind the world's greatest records and the facilities that make them possible. Website: asheamusicofficial.com Key Resources & Links
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| Creating A 'Now' Moment With Sync DNA | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:25:26 | |
In this edition Ashea is joined by Mat Pataki and Andreas Pohl from remote collaboration platform Sync DNA. Where they discuss how, Sync DNA is helping audio professionals and artists get in the zone without being in the room together aka the 'Now' moment. About Our Guests: Mat: Chief Architect music studios on both sides of the glass—as an engineer and a performer. That combination of building massive-scale systems and actually living in professional audio workflows means he knows what creative professionals need, and how to deliver it. Andreas: Chief Architect
Finds of the week: Each week our guests share something they have found, (usually audio related but it doesn´t have to be; it can be anything from audio software to movies or even a jar of pickle):
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| What's The Score? With Stephen Gallagher & Mark Willsher | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:49:01 | |
In this podcast episode Russ Hughes talks film scoring with Stephen Gallagher & Mark Willsher (Lord Of The Rings). Learn More About Stephen Gallagher Here: https://bio.site/StephenGallagher Learn More About Mark Willsher Here: https://bio.site/pin3hot Finds Of The Week: Mark: Apple & Blackberry Bakewell Tart Stephen: A Sunny Place For Shady People by Mariana Enriquez Russ: | |||
| Production In Paradise- With Sonic Summit | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:37:30 | |
In this episode Ashea is joined by Shane Lavin, founder of Sonic Summit, where they discuss the power that paradise can have on our creative abilities. Learn more about Sonic Summits here: https://linktr.ee/sonic_summit | |||
| Let's Get Immersed: With Grammy Winning Immersive Mixer & Producer Justin Gray (Part 2) | 05 Oct 2025 | 00:27:46 | |
In this 2 part interview, Ashea chats with Producer, Musician & Immersive Mix Engineer Justin Grey about his new fully immersive album Immersed. Experience the album and learn more about Justin here: https://justingraysound.com/immersed/ | |||
| Let's Get Immersed: With Grammy Winning Immersive Mixer & Producer Justin Gray | 21 Sep 2025 | 00:31:38 | |
In this two part interview, Ashea chats with Producer, Musician & Immersive Mix Engineer Justin Gray about his new fully immersive album Immersed. Experience the album and learn more about Justin here: https://justingraysound.com/immersed/ Talking Points:
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| Building A Hybrid Console With SSL X Rack Summing, Plus Yuzu Keycaps And Studio Chairs | 04 Sep 2025 | 00:34:47 | |
James Richmond and the Production Expert team discuss building a hybrid analogue summing using cascading SSL X Rack chassis and used modules, plus Luke Goddard on the PreSonus StudioLive Series III SE. The conversation moves through Yuzu custom Pro Tools keycaps, experimental tape-and-percussion music finds, and a practical discussion of studio chairs, sit-stand desks, and the cost of poor posture. Useful listening for anyone weighing the cost and benefit of bringing analogue summing back into an in-the-box workflow. Most engineers running hybrid workflows hit the same wall. Every channel that touches outboard adds a conversion. By the time a kick drum reaches the master, it can have been through eight A to D stages, and the per-channel bus structure that a large format SSL gives you for granted is nowhere in sight. James Richmond's solution, built from used SSL X Rack modules for under £3,000, recreates A/B/C/D bus architecture in ten rack spaces. It's the centrepiece of an episode that also covers PreSonus's StudioLive Series III SE, the software that quietly saved a mix, and the ergonomics question most studio owners are still ignoring. In this episode:
Tools and products mentioned: PreSonus StudioLive Series III SE, SSL X Rack, SSL X Rack four-channel and eight-channel summing modules, SSL E Series EQ, SSL 9K compressor, SSL XL Desk, Avid S6, ADL 1500 tube compressor, API 550A, Chandler Little Devil, BAE 10DCF, DBX 160A, DBX 160X with Carnhill output transformers, Empirical Labs Fatso, ADR Compex, Dynasys, Yuzu Keycaps, Keychron K5, Pro Tools, Dante, AVB, Milan, Source-Nexus Suite, Genelec UNIO, Herman Miller Aeron About the guests: James Richmond is a producer and engineer based in Oxfordshire, formerly a product specialist at SSL, where he supported the X Rack. His hybrid workflow combines a six-bay patch bay setup, three X Rack chassis, and a working knowledge of large-format SSL bus architecture, which informs the entire summing build discussed in this episode. Luke Goddard is a Production Expert staff writer whose videos and reviews cover hardware and workflow topics across the site. Timestamps: Timestamps to be added before publication. Related reading on Production Expert: How To Get The Right Chair For Your Studio — production-expert.com/production-expert-1/how-to-get-the-right-chair-for-your-studio | |||
| Podcast Short: Self Mastering Doesn't Have To Mean Solo Mastering | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:07:20 | |
In this podcast short, Ashea narrates an article by Luke Goddard about the importance of getting a second opinion, even when ‘solo mastering’. Read The Article Here: | |||
| September is arriving.. Is Your Recording Studio Fail Proof? (You may be surprised at this checklist!) | 17 Aug 2025 | 00:29:49 | |
In this edition Ashea and Julian are joined by James Richmond (former SSL) & Production Experts Luke Goddard where they walk through Julians checklist from his blog article: Is Your Studio Resilient ? About Our Guests: James Richmons is a producer/engineer based in Oxfordshire, UK. Production Expert’s very own Luke Goddard. Yes that one! | |||
| Podcast Short: Drowning In Ideas | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:08:46 | |
In this podcast short, Ashea narrates an article by Russ Hughes about the dangers of saying yes to everything. Read Along With The Article: https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/drowning-in-ideas-how-audio-pros-can-learn-to-say-no | |||
| Preserving Musical History with UAD A-Type | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:43:26 | |
In this edition, Julian & Ashea are joined by Will Shanks and James Santiago of Universal Audio, where they discuss UA’s impact on bringing hardware magic to the digital age. About Our Guests: Will Shanks: Senior Product Designer / Professional Plugins James Santiago: Senior Product Designer / Guitar Products Talking Points:
About A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer For modern music producers, the name “A-Type” conjures images of analog recording studios and ancient equipment used for workhorse tasks like noise reduction and tape transfers to digital. But such associations don’t tell the whole story. The legacy of the Dolby A-Type noise reduction system* isn’t just about preservation — it is also a story of transformation. What began as a groundbreaking noise reduction circuit in the golden age of magnetic tape quietly shaped the sound of some of the most iconic records of all time as a creative effect. Now, reimagined as a modern tool for music producers and engineers working in DAWs, the UAD A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer plug-in brings this forgotten “studio secret” back into the spotlight. A-Type Blog - https://www.uaudio.com/blogs/ua/making-of-uad-a-type Finds of the week: Each week our guests share something they have found, (usually audio related but it doesn´t have to be; it can be anything from audio software to movies or even a jar of pickle):
Ashea: https://wiredmasters.co.uk/ (Tape Baking Story) Will: Amazon Pants James:Installation of tone makers in Times Square Max Neuhas - | |||
| The Art Of Mixing | 06 Jul 2025 | 00:36:28 | |
In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Christian Luther of Playfair Audio, where they discuss tips, tricks and gear to assist mix engineers and producers with their creativity. About Our Guest: Christian Luther: Talking Points:
Finds of the week: Each week our guests share something they have found, (usually audio related but it doesn´t have to be, it can be anything from audio software to movies or even a jar of pickle): Ashea: Logic Pro Latest Updates- Stem Splitter Improvements | |||
| Podcast Interview: Neurodivergence In The Audio Industry | 26 Jun 2025 | 00:29:02 | |
In this edition Ashea chats to Alex West (music manager, radio presenter for BBC, KM FM and Reprezents Radio in London) about the pros and cons of being Neurodivergent (ADHD and Autistic) while working in the music industry. | |||
| The Future Of Music Is Here: Will You Embrace It? | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:37:08 | |
In this episode Ashea and Julian are joined by Auribus CEO Juan Elias and CFO Neal Gustafson where they discuss how AI software is changing the industry, possibly like we've never encountered before. Is it time to embrace change in an ethical way? Talking Points:
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| Podcast Short: Direct Stream Digital- Unpacking The Mystery | 30 May 2025 | 00:18:19 | |
In this podcast short we bring you an informal yet very informative casual chat between Nathaniel Reichman and Mark Donahue of sound mirror on the mysteries of Direct Stream Digital. | |||
| Listen To This Podcast- Your Ears Will Thank You For It (With Genelec) | 19 May 2025 | 00:37:36 | |
In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Thomas Lund from Genelec and Stephen Wheatley from HearAngel where they discuss the importance of safe listening levels and how to protect our most valuable asset that we have as audio and music professionals... Our Ears. About our guests: Thomas is convenor of the EU working group to prevent hearing loss in music listening and gaming; and researcher at Finnish monitoring company, Genelec. Out of a medical background, Thomas has worked in Danish healthcare, and contributed to international standardisation on sound. Stephen: Stephen’s company, LimitEar, have supplied hearing safeguarding technologies for headphone users at The BBC, Global Radio, BSkyB, F1, amongst others. He is the Chair of the UK Make Listening Safe Campaign, a WHO initiative, a Trustee of the UK Hearing Conservation Association and an Invited Expert to the ITU’s Safe Listening safety standards groups. https://www.hearangel.com/the-company/ Stephen: History Rage Podcast Finds of the week: Ashea: Ear Peace Music Pro Thomas: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/noise/about/app.html https://www.museepicassoparis.fr/en/degenerate-art-modern-art-trial-under-nazis Stephen: History Rage Podcast | |||
| Interview with Marcello Spooks: Is Delusion The Key To Success? | 06 May 2025 | 00:25:12 | |
In this podcast episode, Ashea has a candid chat with Artist, Producer, Singer/Rapper, youth mentor and Big Brother UK 2024 runner up Marcello Spooks, about tough beginnings inspiring creativity, being under immense public scrutiny and whether, being 'delulu' the 'solulu' to making your best work. Listen To Marcellos New Music Here: Keep Up With Marcello's Delusion: | |||
| The New Era Of Remote Recording | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:36:29 | |
In this edition Ashea and Julian are joined by Source Elements technical co-founder and CEO Rebekah Wilson and principal inventor and co-founder, Robert Marshall, where they deep dive into the beginnings, the middle and the future of Source Elements, and why it's at the forefront of seamless, stress free remote recording. About Our Guests: Robert Marshall: Principal inventor and co-founder, overseas product development concepts and sales & support teams. He is the recording /mixing engineer for SUM1 in Chicago and works daily with our remote tools around the world in that capacity. He also has an extraordinary daughter who just started film school who is showing that the next generation is full of talent and good spirits. Rebekah Wilson: Technical co-founder and CEO, overseas engineering and product teams and general business functions. Originally trained as classical & electronic composer in conservatory-style, before source elements she toured as a composer/performer and worked in an experimental music institute in Amsterdam, work that merged into her interest of using tools such as Source-Connect for networked music performance and avant garde music, primarily as teacher and researcher. | |||
| Things We Love Right Now (And Things We Don't) | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:40:50 | |
In this edition, Julian and Ashea are joined by Grammy winning producer/engineer and extremely tired touring musician William Wittman and engineer/producer & indie label owner Steve DeMott, where they discuss the latest things they love and perhaps don't love so much in audio right now. | |||
| Podcast Short: Three Crucial Creative Lessons from Netflix's Daring Drama Adolescence | 23 Mar 2025 | 00:08:27 | |
In this podcast short Ashea narrates an article by Russ Hughes discussing the genius creative work behind the Netflix show Adolescence. Click here to follow along with the article: | |||
| Podcast Short: Three Music Technology Predictions That Never Came True | 03 Mar 2025 | 00:08:50 | |
In this podcast short Ashea narrates an article by Russ Hughes, discussing the disastrous predictions about the audio and music tech industry that have yet to come true. Read The Article Here: | |||
| Starting An Audio Business in 2025 (What We´d Do Differently) | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:38:35 | |
In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Korey Pereira, Mike Thorne and Reid Caulfield, where the guests unpack what they believe helped them develop such successful careers so far, along with sharing some no-nonsense advice about what they would do differently if they were to build an audio business from scratch in 2025. About Our Guests: Korey Pereira is a Dialogue Editor and Sound Supervisor for film and television< a member of the Motion Picture Sound Editors Board of Directors as well as a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin. Mike Thorne is a studio owner in Kent- Rimshot productions: https://www.rimshotstudio.co.uk/ Reid Caulfield is an LA based re-recording mixer & sound editor. Finds Of The Week: Julian: The Synths Behind Don't You Want Me - Video by Alex Ball Mike: Meter Plugs Perception AB Chord Electronics Alto Korey: Tascam DR-07XP Adjustable mics between AB/XY, 32-bit float | |||
| Podcast Short-Why I Only Use Pro Tools As My DAW Of Choice | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:07:05 | |
In this podcast short, Julian explains why, unlike some audio pros (who use different DAWs for different tasks such as writing vs mixing) he only uses Pro Tools. Link to the Article: | |||
| Sampling In TV & Film- Then, Now & How. | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:37:58 | |
In this edition, Julian & Ashea are joined by sound designer, re-recording and score mixer Roger Guerin and Production Expert founder Russ Hughes, where they delve into the past and present of sampling for TV & Film, and discuss industry tips for professional and aspiring sound designers & producers.
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| Podcast Short - Mental Illness In The Creative Sector- Part 2 | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:07:03 | |
In this podcast short, Ashea narrates an article by Russ Hughes, where he delves into his experience with depression and anxiety. Creative people are more likely to experience mental health issues, partly due to the immense pressure we are often put under, so it´s important to take time for ourselves to reflect and be attentive to our mental and physical health. The holidays can be a good time to do this. If you are affected or know someone who is struggling with the issues mentioned in this podcast short, please know that you are not alone and there most definitely is hope. Helpful links: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ https://www.mind.org.uk/donate/acq-christmas-2024/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1Km7BhC9ARIsAFZfEIv-nrundcUa2BAWKmRI3WnNoK41m4IrGj3aDxZrnlNvNA7bM-Zd1wYaAh3YEALw_wcB | |||
| Podcast Short - Mental Illness In The Creative Sector- Part 1 | 24 Dec 2024 | 00:06:48 | |
In this podcast short, Ashea narrates an article by Russ Hughes, where he delves into his experience with depression and anxiety. Creative people are more likely to experience mental health issues, partly due to the immense pressure we are often put under, so it´s important to take time for ourselves to reflect and be attentive to our mental and physical health. The holidays can be a good time to do this. | |||
| Podcast Short- How the Instant Success Narrative Undermines Music and Post Professionals- And How We Can Respond | 13 Dec 2024 | 00:08:29 | |
In this podcast short, Ashea narrates an article by Russ Hughes, on the perils the instant success trend plaguing the audio industry right now, and what we as professionals can do to address it. | |||
| How (And Why) Did We End Up Here? | 30 Nov 2024 | 00:39:58 | |
Welcome to the Production Expert podcast. In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by President of the AES Leslie Gaston Bird & audio engineer Ephie De Angelis, where they discuss their journeys into the world of audio and music production. Talking Points:
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