98. Different Mics for Different Instruments

Ever wondered what it takes to create multi-platinum records while building a successful career as a songwriter and a producer? In this episode, Xylo Aria chats with Tushar Apte who discusses his journey from a young songwriter in Australia to becoming a multi-platinum songwriter ...  Show more

Ever wondered where production ends and mixing begins? In this episode, Xylo Aria chats with Amy about her journey into music production, how she approaches her workflow, and some honest insights on making music from a home studio without overcomplicating it. Resources👉 Become a ...  Show more

From electric guitars to samplers to drum machines and beyond, the music we love is only possible thanks to the technology used to create it. In many ways, the history of popular music is really a history of technological innovation. In this episode, we partnered with BandLab to ...  Show more

Our vocal system is incredibly complex. What we call “the voice” starts with very precise movements of our vocal cords, and then goes through an entire “resonation system” that includes our throat, mouth, lips, tongue, and teeth. With enough control over these components, people ...  Show more

Since their founding almost a century ago, Shure has created some of the most iconic microphones ever made. In this episode, we worked with Shure to tell the story of the SM7 dynamic microphone: from its humble beginnings in voiceover studios in the early 70s, to its use on class ...  Show more

You can use sound to tell stories in different ways - whether that's a soundtrack, a character's voice or sound effects for a radio drama.A recent Producers’ Forum session at the BBC studio used by The Archers and Home Front saw a lively debate about the range of skills required ...  Show more