Mixing / Production

David Kosten’s first commercial Atmos project was an immersive mix of one of the greatest albums of all time. No pressure...

We explain how to create MIDI string arrangements that don’t sound like MIDI string arrangements!

These audio files accompany the Faking A String Section In Your DAW workshop in SOS July 2023 issue.

A broadcaster’s personal guide to getting a great vocal sound at Eurovision. Or in a pub.

Three‑time Grammy Award‑winner Tom Lord‑Alge has an extensive list of multi‑platinum landmark albums and singles to his credit...

Analogue tape played a key role in the production of Depeche Mode’s Memento Mori album — even though it was recorded to Pro Tools.

Four‑time Grammy winner Michael Romanowski is one of very few people offering mastering services for immersive music.

Attack‑enhancing plug‑ins can transform your mix — but they need to be used wisely!

These audio files accompany the 'Using Transient Processors' workshop in SOS June 2023 issue, and feature transient processing...

Grammy-winning Samuel Dixon picks his favourite sound from the records he’s made, focusing on Australian singer‑songwriter Meg Washington’s track ‘Switches’.

High‑end outboard is an essential part of Prash Mistry’s mixing and mastering setup — as heard on Kali Uchis’ hit album Red Moon In Venus.

Metro Boomin’s right‑hand man is championing old‑school mixing techniques in the 21st Century.

Eddie Bazil demystifies Compression and Expansion with a detailed explanation of their uses, which he demonstrates using plug-ins through seven practical examples.

American producer, engineer and mixer Ed Stasium nominates the drum sound on Living Colour’s ‘Love Rears Its Ugly Head’ as a particular favourite.

It’s no surprise that SZA’s long‑awaited second album has been a hit. More surprising was the key role of little‑known engineer and producer Rob Bisel.

Ever thought you were nearing the end of your mix, only to realise the track needs a whole lot more impact?

These audio files accompany the Mix Rescue article in SOS March 2023, featuring the song 'Sunshine' by Jeff Hirata.

The buzz around immersive visual media is creating plenty of new opportunities for those who record spoken word for a living. But how do these new jobs differ from traditional ones?

American record producer, engineer and mixer Bob Clearmountain unpacks Neil Finn’s vocal from the Crowded House track ‘I Feel Possessed’.

When you’ve learned your craft from Manny Marroquin, you can mix on almost any system — as Jeremie Inhaber proved with Meghan Trainor’s ‘Made You Look’.

Adding a horn section to your productions can bring everything from mellow melancholy to verve and excitement.