Production Expert Podcast

Production Expert

The best music and post production tips, tricks and news on the web, brought to you by the Production Expert team. We support users of Pro Tools, Logic Pro and Studio One and those who work in music and post production.

  • 41 minutes 11 seconds
    Recording Techniques- Capturing The Best Sound At Source

    In this edition Julian & Ashea are joined by Miles Fulwider,  Producer, Engineer & Educator working extensively in Immersive formats and CEO of ADK Microphones. where they discuss how to take the simplistic, ‘less is more’ approach by capturing the best sound at source.  

    Talking Points:

    • You can’t polish a ****, why capturing the best sound in the recording process will make your life easier.
    • Mic and recording techniques for a ‘Grammy’ worthy sound. 
    • The only gear you’ll ever need. If we could only use a handful of tools for the rest of our careers, what would they be and why
    • How might these approaches and philosophies apply to audio education?
    • Applications in immersive audio (such as off-axis freq response). 

    Finds of the week:
    Julian: Airsound
    Ashea:Charli XCX Album- Brat
    Miles: Maag PreQ2

    5 September 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 6 seconds
    The Colour Vs Transparency Debate

    In this edition Julian is joined by William Wittman & Steve DeMott, where they discuss transparency vs colour.

    Talking Points:

    • Coloured Vs Transparent gear,(mics, etc)  when, why and how do you use it?
    • Arguments for and against.
    • Gear recommendations.

    Recommended by Steve: Q2 Audio

    Finds of the week:

    Julian: New IEMs
    William: youtube channel : Sorted Food  
    Steve: Netflix DocuSeries - Rise of Empires: Ottoman 


    21 August 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    Shifting The Goal Posts In Post Production

    In this edition Julian & Ashea are joined by David Barber,  President of the Motion Picture Sound Editors. Reid Caulfield, sound editor, mixer & audio consultant in Los Angeles & Alex Gregson, head of audio & Post Production mentor at 344 Audio, where they discuss how to adapt to the shifting goal posts in Post Production.

    Talking Points:

    • Post Production, post Covid, How has it changed? Has remote working affected/improved things for you, if so how?
    • With so many AI and other new tools, the requirements of audio engineers in Post seem to be changing. What kind of changes are you seeing in your work and how are you adapting to these changes?
    • What tools are you adding to your workflow to assist with new demands, or improve the quality in general?
    • Scaling your team and business sustainably during challenging times


    Finds of the week:

    Julian: 1985 Aria Pro II Laser Electric Classic
    Ashea: Rule Tec Heritage Pro
    David: Matrix 20th anniversary event
    Reid: Relab VSR REV6000
    Alex: Streamdeck and Auto Hotkey


    24 July 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 36 minutes 14 seconds
    Immersive Mixing In Post (Lessons For Music Mixers )

    In this edition Julian & Ashea are joined by Justin Webster of The Cargo Cult and Mixing Engineer Paul Maunder, where they discuss ways in which we can apply tools used in Post Production to improve our immersive music mixes.

    Talking Points:

    • What are some techniques that you often hear/use in Post Production that      could benefit music mixes?
    • Perfecting the low end, LFE channel. (Subquake)
    • Panning tricks 
    • Cutting/Creating in Stereo vs surround.
    • Human Perception in 3D 
    •  Downmixing
    • Atmos objects vs fixed channel formats


    Finds of the week:
    Julian: Brunost
    Ashea: Noise Works Audio- Gain Amp Pro
    Justin: Godzilla Minus One!
    Paul: Marantz AV10 Audio Processor

    11 July 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 48 minutes 34 seconds
    The Wild Side Of Mixing. Breaking Free From Limiting Schools Of Thought.

    In this edition, Julian & Ashea are joined by Noam Levinberg of Safari Pedals & Mark Gittins from Sensound, where they discuss how to break free from outdated schools of thought during the production and mixing process.


    Talking Points:

    • Wild thoughts on classic studio techniques- what are some new, out there or avant-garde techniques or practices that work well work for you and conversely, what are some outdated tips/workflow?
    • Breaking free from limiting schools of thought examples
    • Mix sounding a little too tame? How to inject some excitement
    • Plugins and tools that add interest 


    Finds of the week:
    Julian: Antares Vocal Deesser
    Ashea: Minimal Audio- Flex Chorus
    Noam: Oeksound Bloom
    Mark: SSL DrumStrip

    26 June 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 40 minutes 28 seconds
    The Flow State. Why It's Crucial And How To Stay In It!

    In this edition  Julian and  Ashea  are joined by Grammy Award-winning Producer, Engineer & Musician Chris Shaw & Multi-Platinum Engineer Bainz , where they discuss ways in which we can streamline our workflow to help stay in the creative zone. 

    Talking Points:
    What are some repetitive & time consuming tasks in our production/mixing workflows and what can we do to cut back on them and stay creative?

    Finds of the week:
    Julian: The Sopranos
    Ashea: Sonicbox Studios
    Bainz: VLC Mixwave Audio Channel Strip
    Chris: Lean into frustration when mixing

    12 June 2024, 5:00 pm
  • 51 minutes 1 second
    Logic 11- The Most Significant Update Yet?

    In this edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Eli Krantzberg, where they discuss the newly released Logic 11.


    Talking Points:

    New Logic Session Players

    Global Track and Region Chords

    Stem Splitter

    ChromaGlow

    Dolby Atmos Enhancements

    Sound & Producer Packs

    Pitch Source Parameter

    Logic Pro for iPad 2

    Eli's Videos:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCNPNC0eRBI
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92n-Nc-5kX0
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it7GuEgViHI

    Finds of the week:

    Julian: Universal Audio SD 3, 5 & 7 Hemisphere Mics
    Ashea:
    LED Strip Lights
    Eli:
    Star Trek Continues

    23 May 2024, 11:00 am
  • 56 minutes 3 seconds
    The Secrets Behind A Successful Immersive Mix

    In this week’s edition Julian and Ashea are joined by Mark Gittins, where they discuss some of the secrets behind a successful immersive mix.


    Talking Points:

    Mixing the new Judas Priest album

    How does your approach differ when mixing in Atmos vs stereo?

    Important things to consider

    Maintaining the feel of the stereo mix

    Workflow

    Rooms, headphones ,monitors, home setups and tips for mixers getting started with immersive mixing.



    Finds of the week:
    Julian:
    Shure Nexadyne Mics
    Ashea:
    Glaze 2
    Mark:
    Safari Pedals Plugins


    8 May 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 51 minutes 5 seconds
    Tips, Tricks & Things We Wish We Knew Sooner!

    In this week’s edition Julian & Ashea are joined by Paul Maunder, where they discuss some of the best advice, tips and tricks they've learned during their careers to date.


    Talking Points:

    Workflow tips, shortcuts and things you’ve discovered along the way

    Recording, production and mixing tricks.

    Things you wish you knew when you first started out

    Mindset tips

    How has your approach changed since entering into this industry?

    Who were your mentors, inspiration and reasons for adopting a different approach, workflow or mindset?

    Must have plugins or gear.

    Finds of the week:
    Julian: DX7 Podcast On SOS
    Ashea: PSP Bin Amp
    Paul: Beyer DT700 Pro X

    25 April 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 46 minutes 26 seconds
    The Art of Sound Design for Film & TV

    In this week’s edition Ashea is joined by Dallas Taylor from Defacto Sound & Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast, where they discuss the sound design process behind some of the world's most famous brands.


    Talking Points:

    Working to a brief: What is your process for capturing the mood and creating an experience that complements the visual storytelling?

    Sound choice, inspiration, foley etc.

    What makes a sound instantly recognizable, e.g Netflix. What is the process like getting to that point?

    Optimising workflow: Tools, gear, deadlines. 

    Emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities facing sound designers in an ever-evolving industry.


    Finds of the week:

    Ashea: Waves Stream
    Dallas: Buy Back Your Time- Dan Martell


    10 April 2024, 11:00 am
  • 46 minutes 14 seconds
    Voice Cloning Software: A Powerful But Potentially Dangerous AI Tool.

    In this week’s edition Julian and  Ashea joined by Anna Bulakh of Respeecher, where they discuss the importance of ethics in AI and how to proceed with caution.


    Talking Points:

    • What are some of the current threats AI poses in society/the audio and music industry today?
    • Synthetic media, voice cloning software and other tools are still in their early stages but are incredibly powerful tools that can all be really useful if used wisely, however there needs to be ethical principles in place. 
    • The dangers of Deepfakes
    • Provenance.
    • Please tell us about Respeecher, what this tool offers and how you are putting ethical practices and policies at the forefront of your company.

    Damian’s article On Respeecher 

    Finds of the week:
    Julian: Now TV has ads
    Ashea: Notion App
    Anna: Brief History Of AI - Michael Aldridge, Chip War Michael Phillips


    27 March 2024, 1:00 pm
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