The latest episode of UNSUNG welcomes acclaimed mix engineer Sean D, who joins Audiomovers and hosts Jocelin, Matt Soczywko for an insightful conversation about building one of the UK's most respected mixing careers.
From humble beginnings to mixing chart-topping records for artists including Central Cee, Headie One, M Huncho, D-Block Europe and more, Sean shares the journey behind his success and the lessons learned along the way.
Together they discuss the importance of relationships in the music industry, transitioning from recording to full-time mixing, developing Signature Studios, and why business skills are just as important as technical ability.The conversation also explores Sean's mixing philosophy, working on landmark UK drill records, staying current through reference tracks, Dolby Atmos, analogue summing, simplifying workflows, and why making music feel great will always matter more than chasing technical perfection.
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00:00 Why mixing is about feeling over technology
00:37 How I got my start in audio engineering
06:27 Building a sustainable career and giving back to the community
08:42 How to balance multiple creative roles in the music industry
12:03 The right way to build lasting relationships in the game
14:57 Turning points: major career milestones and moving into mixing
17:47 Why I chose to transition away from recording to focus on mixing
19:35 Behind the scenes of The Plug project and executive producing
22:44 Staying ahead of evolving trends in modern music production
26:20 Adapting classic mixing styles to fit modern trends
26:55 Tailoring your mix to match an artist's specific identity
29:31 Technical insights on monitors, rooms, and acoustic translation
33:07 The golden rule of mixing: keeping it simple and trusting intuition
34:34 My honest thoughts on Dolby Atmos and spatial audio
36:45 Breaking down my favorite plugins and daily mixing workflow
40:40 Dream collaborations and looking toward future artistic goals
42:32 Balancing the creative side with business: advice for aspiring engineers
46:20 Studio stories and finding technical workarounds under pressure
49:06 Overcoming the biggest challenges in mixing and mastering
50:54 Where to find Signature Studios and our educational resources
51:12 Wrapping up the session and closing thoughts
