Mixing / Production

Louis Tomlinson’s hit album How Did I Get Here? is a showcase for the many talents of Nicolas Rebscher.

When the hills are alive with the sound of music, it’s up to us to record it.

Combine the best qualities of multiple compressors, and you can make your lead vocal the star of the show.

These audio examples accompany the Send / Return Compression workshop in SOS May 2026.

These audio examples accompany the May 2026 Sound On Sound feature about recording outdoors.

American producer and recording/ mix engineer Mark Needham has worked with many famous pop and rock artists, and when asked to dissect a notable sound from his remarkable catalogue, Mark details his work on The Killers’ ‘Mr Brightside’.

As Melody’s Echo Chamber, French chanteuse Melody Prochet has been making sepia‑tinted psychedelic folk‑rock for almost 15 years.

Tony Platt talks with Paul White about his career highlights, developing his recording techniques and memorable sessions with Bob Marley, AC/DC, Gary Moore and Uriah Heep.

Eddie Bazil breaks down the different types of EQ, explains their most common uses in mixing and production, and demonstrates how they shape and enhance sound with practical audio examples.

With a career that now spans 40 years, Supple has worked with artists across a wide range of genres, including Coldplay, Pet Shop Boys, Morrissey, Suede, U2, Spandau Ballet, Elbow and Kylie Minogue, to name but a few.

Adam Thein mixed Djo’s second album entirely on headphones — including a hit that went viral twice and topped charts five years after its release.

New arrangements, new mixes and new masters present an album in a fresh light — and offer an escape route from a sonic trap.

Songzap aims to turn your iOS device into a compact demo studio — and the latest version promises headphone‑free recording.

Emmally Parsons, aka e.m.arson, is a British producer and musician who blends sampling, electro‑acoustic instrumentation and sonic manipulation in extraordinary ways.

These audio files accompany the April 2026 Mix Rescue feature in Sound On Sound magazine.

Music producer Ben Hillier reflects on working with Elbow, Blur, Depeche Mode and Nadine Shah, sharing insights on feel, creativity and making records from his distinctive straw-built studio.

Professional producers Chevy One and Gareth Young talk to Julian Rodgers about the advantages of a hybrid hardware and digital studio setup.

Award‑winning American producer, engineer and mixer Jacquire King has an impressive CV that includes the likes of Kings Of Leon, Buddy Guy, Shania Twain, Tom Waits and You Me At Six, among many others.

British duo Space Primates have pivoted from wannabe session guitarists to top‑tier K‑pop producers, with impressive results!