In this video interview for Production Expert, Technical Editor James Ivey talks to Macks Faulkron, at his Rex Studios in North London about his studio, his recording and micing techniques and his approach to working with bands and artist.
Interview - Producer And Mix Engineer Lu Diaz
For the past 20 years, three-time GRAMMY Award winner Lu Diaz has been mixing and producing some of the biggest artists in the music business. He has over 40 Gold and Platinum Awards and, along with his brother, Hugo, is responsible for launching Cuban rapper Pitbull to fame. Lu sat down with our friends at Avid to talk about producing, developing talent and the Pro Tools features he can’t live without.
Interview - Producer, Engineer And Studio Owner Joel Hamilton
Joel Hamilton is a musician, producer, engineer, studio owner and seven-time Grammy-nominee. He lives in Brooklyn, New York where he owns and operates Studio G Brooklyn, alongside Tony Maimone and Chris Cubeta.
Interview - Matt Boudreau Of Working Class Audio
In this Podcast Extra Interview, Technical Editor, James Ivey chats with Matt Boudreau, host of the Working Class Audio podcast.
Tutorial - Using Sansamp Plug-in, What Do Buzz, Punch And Crunch Actually Do?
In this premium video tutorial, Pro Tools Expert team member Julian Rodgers digs a little deeper into the Sansamp PS1-A plug-in, demonstrating exactly what those cryptically named controls actually do.
Interview - Johan Hugo's Studio Build One Year On
It was a little less than 12 months ago I first met engineer and producer John Hugo in the shell of what would become his space at Electric Beach studios which he shares with Ash Workman. We returned to sunny Margate in Kent to find out how the build has progressed.
Interview - Engineer & Producer Jack Ruston & Studio Owner Paul Burton
In this video interview for Pro Tools Expert, Technical Editor James talks to Producer and Engineer Jack Ruston about their experiences recording stereo and mono overheads at the stunning Old Chapel Studio. James also talks to owner of The Old Chapel, Paul Burton. They talk about Paul's love of drums and how he has geared The Old Chapel to be the place for recording live drums.
Interview - Joey Sturgis From DrumForge & JST
In this Pro Tools Expert Podcast Extra interview, Technical Editor James Ivey talks to Joey Sturgis of drum sample library and plug-in developers Drumforge and his own company Joey Sturgis Tones or JST.
Interview - Bryn Wildish Of Audient
In this video for Pro Tools Expert, Technical Editor James Ivey talks to Bryn Wildish of Audient about his stunning 24 channel Audient ASP 8024 Heritage Edition console.
Interview - Smart Studio Founder Jim Dunne And Client Leo Casserley From Flix Facilities
Earlier in the year, we showed you a case study about how Smart Studio was contracted by Flix Facilities, based in Manchester, England to build two dubbing studios and a VO booth. Now with the help of Smart Studio Inc, we can share the story about how Smart Studio came about and more detail on how they helped Flix build their new facilities in the Media City, Salford UK.
Interview - Kii Speaker Inventor Bruno Putzeys
In July new speaker brand Kii invited professional sound engineers and producers to Red Bull Studios in London to listen to the Kii THREE professional studio monitors. For those of you who weren't able to make the event in London we have this interview recorded at this event where inventor Bruno Putzeys, chatted to Russ about speaker design, and why he ended up designed the Kii THREE Active Monitors.
Interview - Guy Wilson Of AKA Design
In this interview and factory tour for Production Expert, James Ivey meets Guy Wilson, founder and CEO of AKA Design. AKA Design specialise is both high-end custom and "off the shelf" studio furniture for audio and video production spaces.
Interview - Mix Engineer Michael Brauer Talks Mixing & Waves Brauer Motion Plug-in
Pro Tools Expert Deputy Editor Dan Cooper had the opportunity to interview Grammy Awarding winning Mix Engineer Michael Brauer for the Pro Tools Expert Community. Dan asks Michael about his partnership with Waves and the new Brauer Motion plug-in. Dan dives a bit deeper and asks a selection of questions regarding mixing and music production.
Interview - Digital Matte Painter Tim Matney
Sound Designer and Supervisor Jonah Guelzo has produced an interesting Behind-The-Scenes interview series with Filmmaking Industry Professionals, covering all aspects of Filmmaking from sound, to picture and editing. In this last episode, Jonah speaks with Digital Matte Painter, Tim Matney (Underworld: Evolution, The Golden Compass, Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen) about using visual trickery to transport audiences into augmented realities, and magical new worlds.
Interview - Digital Colourist Mark T. Osborne
Sound Designer and Supervisor Jonah Guelzo has produced an interesting Behind-The-Scenes interview series with Filmmaking Industry Professionals, covering all aspects of Filmmaking from sound, to picture and editing. In this episode, Jonah speaks with Senior Digital Colourist, Mark T. Osborne (Need For Speed, It Follows) about continuing to hone his craft through the art of colour, and setting the tone and mood for each film.
Interview - Film Producer And Director Marc Hutchins
Sound Designer and Supervisor Jonah Guelzo has produced an interesting Behind-The-Scenes interview series with Filmmaking Industry Professionals, covering all aspects of Filmmaking from sound, to picture and editing.In this episode, Jonah speaks with Producer/Director Marc Hutchins (Crossing Streets, Finding Faith) about learning a wide range of skills, and building relationships within the film community to become a better and more well-rounded filmmaker.
Interview - Producer & Studio Owner John Rivers
In this interview for Pro Tools Expert, Technical Editor James Ivey talks to John Rivers, owner of Woodbine Street Studios in Royal Lemington Spa.
Interview – Supervising Sound Editor, Lon Bender
Sound Designer and Supervisor Jonah Guelzo has produced an interesting Behind-The-Scenes interview series with Filmmaking Industry Professionals, covering all aspects of Filmmaking from sound, to picture and editing. In this episode, Jonah speaks with Academy Award Winning, Supervising Sound Editor, Lon Bender (The Revenant, The Hunger Games, Braveheart) about founding Post-Production audio company Soundelux in 1982 and continuing his passion for film sound on modern day classic feature films.
Interview - Composing Music For Pictures With Patrick Jonsson
In this video for Pro Tools Expert, Technical Editor James Ivey talks to film composer Patrick Jonsson.
Interview - Recording & Mixing Drums With Top Session Drummer Alex Thomas
In this video for Pro Tools Expert, Technical Editor James Ivey talks to session and live drummer Alex Thomas about his work, his studio and his workflow as a solo drummer with a professional studio.