Matt Glasbey is a highly regarded UK-based sound engineer and music producer known for his meticulous attention to detail and an ability to capture the essence of any performance. Over the years, he has worked with an impressive roster of artists including Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, ALT-J, Madness, and Maisie Peters. This wide-ranging experience across genres from indie rock to pop has solidified his reputation as a versatile and skilled engineer. Matt’s exceptional technical expertise and deep understanding of musicality have made him a trusted collaborator for some of the industry’s most celebrated artists, contributing to the creation of memorable and impactful records.
Beyond his engineering skills, Matt Glasbey is celebrated for fostering a creative and relaxed studio environment, enabling artists to freely explore their sound. His dedication to sonic excellence and innovative production methods have led to projects that push musical boundaries and resonate deeply with audiences. Whether working on chart-topping hits or critically acclaimed albums, Matt’s passion for music production, combined with his profound knowledge of audio equipment and recording techniques, has cemented his place as an influential figure in the UK music scene.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
- Working at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios
- Pushing yourself to learn
- Focusing on being the best Assistant Engineer
- Taking chances with your career
- How to find problematic issues in your mixes
- Using the Andrew Scheps “rear-bus” technique
- Why the key to getting big low-end doesn’t have to do with focusing on the low frequencies
- Fixing masking issues
- Setting your levels to get the optimal “analog sound” when working in digital
- Sidechaining multiband compression
- Why the LCR method of panning might be working against you
- Creating contrast to make mixes that have depth and width
- Automating EQs to create clarity between various sections of a song
- Working with David Gilmore
To learn more about Matt Glasbey, visit: https://www.mattglasbey.com/
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