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SOS Podcast Channels

Sound On Sound Podcasts — three dedicated channels each with their own series of episodes to keep you entertained throughout the month.

  • The Recording & Mixing channel takes the practical approach and will keep you inspired with expert production tricks and tips.
  • The Electronic Music channel is for everyone passionate about synthesizers, samplers and the world of electronic music.
  • The People & Music Industry channel features the great and good in engineering, production and manufacturing.

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    Tim Bran - Music Producer

    Tim Bran - Music Producer | SOS Podcast

    The MixBus Interview

    Producer and Engineer Tim Bran talks us through his early career at Island Records, being invited to tour as a session musician, recording London Grammar and setting up his own collaborative tech and studio projects.

    People Apr 2024
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    David Mellor - Audio Masterclass Course Director

    Mic Polar Patterns - Part 1 | Podcast

    Understanding which Microphone to use

    In the first of this two-part series, David Mellor gives us an introduction to mic polar patterns.

    Sound Advice Mar 2024
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    Guy Massey Engineer

    Guy Massey - Engineer Producer | Podcast

    The MixBus Interview

    Guy Massey talks about his training at Abbey Road, how this gave him the confidence and experience to become freelance, and how he enjoys blending new technology with traditional recording spaces.

    People Mar 2024
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    David Mellor - Audio Masterclass Course Director

    Mic Polar Patterns - Part 2 | Podcast

    Cardioid, Supercardioid, Figure of 8 and Omnidirectional compared

    A valuable test for recording engineers, David Mellor gives examples of different mic types to emphasise the importance of knowing your mic collection in detail.

    Sound Advice Mar 2024
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    Afrodeutsche

    Afrodeutsche | SOS Podcast

    A Journey Through Music

    Henrietta Smith-Rolla, known professionally as Afrodeutsche, gives Caro C insights into her musical journey, from her introduction to the music industry in Manchester, signing to Skam Records and becoming a BBC 6 Music DJ.

    People Mar 2024
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    Catherine Marks - Producer And Mix Engineer

    Catherine Marks - Producer And Mix Engineer | Podcast

    The MixBus Interview

    Catherine Marks talks to Kevin Paul about her traditional route into the industry as an assistant to Flood and Alan Moulder, plus her tips for how to approach a mix and get the best out of a track.

    People Feb 2024
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    Landscape A Go-Go

    Landscape A Go-Go | SOS Podcast

    Richard James Burgess Tells The Story

    Richard James Burgess talks about the recent release of ‘Landscape A Go-Go’, a comprehensive 5 CD anthology of their work covering their entire recorded output between 1977 and 1983.

    People Feb 2024
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    Roland Lamb, CEO of Luminary ROLI

    Inventing the ROLI Seaboard | Podcast

    Redefining Musical Expressiveness

    Roland Lamb talks about the inspiration behind the ROLI Seaboard, the challenges faced when creating a new type of instrument and the three product ranges from ROLI: the Seaboard, Block System and LUMI.

    People Jan 2024
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    Danton Supple - Producer Engineer

    Danton Supple - Record Producer and Mixer | Podcast

    The MixBus Interview

    Kevin Paul talks to Record Producer and Mixer Danton Supple, who gives a fascinating insight into learning his trade at Sarm and Westside Studios during the 1980s and how he approaches the different roles of Recording Engineer, Producer and Mix Engineer.

    People Jan 2024
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    Hugh Robjohns (L) and Paul White (R)

    Gear Of The Year 2023 | SOS Podcast

    Paul and Hugh's favourite 2023 gear releases

    Paul White and Hugh Robjohns pick their software and hardware highlights from the last 12 months.

    Reviews Jan 2024
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    Gareth Jones - Producer Engineer

    Gareth Jones - Producer Engineer | Podcast

    The MixBus Interview

    Kevin Paul chats to producer engineer Gareth Jones about his impressive career at Mute Records and Hansa Studios in Berlin, working with bands such as Depeche Mode, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Erasure and Goldfrapp.

    People Dec 2023
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    Professor Rob Toulson

    Drum Science - Part 3 | Podcast

    Mic positions for recording

    In the final part of this series, Rob Toulson focuses on mic techniques for recording drums and talks us through the issue of frequency cancellation in a multiple mic setup, details how to choose the recording sweet spot in a room and explains the various stereo mic options that are available including the famous Glyn Johns technique.

    Sound Advice Dec 2023
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    Yamaha DX7 team - Dr John Chowning, Dave Bristow, Gary Leuenberger, Manny Fernandez

    Yamaha DX7: The Birth Of FM Synthesis | Podcast

    Celebrating the 40th Anniversary

    In May 1983, the world of synthesizers and electronic music as we knew it would change forever with the launch of the Yamaha DX7.

    People Dec 2023
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    DJ, Artist and Producer NikNak

    NikNak - Turntablism | Podcast

    Turntables In Electronic Music Performance

    DJ, Artist and Producer NikNak chats about her route into immersive performances and turntablism.

    People Nov 2023
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    Professor Rob Toulson

    Drum Science - Part 2 | Podcast

    Optimising drums for recording

    Rob Toulson explains how to optimise the drum sound for recording by experimenting with drum head, damping system, tuning and drum shell combinations.

    Sound Advice Nov 2023
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    Delia Derbyshire at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop

    The Delia Derbyshire Archive | Podcast

    British Electronic Music Pioneer

    In celebration of Delia Derbyshire Day 2023 and the 60th Anniversary of the Doctor Who theme, Caro C discusses the Delia Derbyshire archives and the importance of her contributions to the development of electronic music.

    People Nov 2023
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    Hazel Mills - Keyboardist

    Hazel Mills | Podcast

    Synth Sessions & Touring

    Hazel Mills talks us through her impressive career, from working as a touring session musician, being a member of the Will Gregory Moog Ensemble, working with synth maker UDO Audio and releasing her debut solo EP.

    People Oct 2023
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    Xylo Aria - Music Production for Women

    Music Production for Women | Podcast

    Online learning platform founded by Xylo Aria

    Xylo Aria talks about her personal journey as a music artist and how it gave her the incentive to create Music Production for Women.

    Music Business Oct 2023
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    Professor Rob Toulson

    Drum Science - Part 1 | Podcast

    The Science of Drum Sound

    In Part 1, we look at the key principles of drum acoustics and discuss some scientific aspects of drums with respect to making music and creative recording projects.

    Sound Advice Oct 2023
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    Eddie Bazil

    Creative Tools For Beats, Sequences & Mixes | SOS Podcast

    5 Practical Examples

    Eddie Bazil dives into some of his favourite plug-ins and delivers a series of examples on how to use these tools creatively.

    Techniques Sep 2023
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    Dina Pearlman - The Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

    ARP Synth Legacy | Podcast

    Dina Pearlman: running the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

    Alan R Pearlman founded Tonus in 1969, a company that would soon become ARP Instruments, and began producing synthesizers such as the legendary ARP 2500, 2600 and Odyssey.

    People Aug 2023

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