The Reality of Mixing Major UK Rap Records With Will Lite | UNSUNG

The latest episode of UNSUNG welcomes acclaimed mix engineer Will Lite, who joins Audiomovers hosts for an in-depth conversation about his career, his work across UK rap, and the process behind shaping records for artists including Potter Payper and Digga D.
Will shares how his long-running work with Potter Payper developed from an early mix into a trusted creative relationship, including the intense process behind projects such as Training Day 3 and Thanks for Hating. He breaks down what it takes to deliver records under tight deadlines and collaborate remotely while maintaining a consistent sound across an entire project.
Together the team dive deep into Will’s approach to mixing vocals, from meticulous vocal cleanup and analogue-modelled processing. He explains why he prefers shaping sound by feel rather than relying on what he sees on screen, how he approaches compression and EQ, and why speed, repeatability and trusting your ears are essential when working at the highest level.
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00:00 | Late nights in the studio and new artist sessions
02:15 | Finding the balance: music, lifestyle, and fishing
03:05 | Cycling through East London and local life
08:00 | Early projects and lessons from the industry
10:31 | The headache of copyright and sample permissions
10:55 | Reflections on album mixing and track appreciation
15:13 | My approach to the collaborative production process
16:42 | Creative synergy and working with Potter Payper
17:33 | Remote workflows: how I collaborate with Louis
23:13 | Adapting your mix when technical challenges hit
24:51 | Meeting tight deadlines without losing the vibe
25:07 | Balancing modern quality with a classic legacy
26:20 | Favorite collaborative tools and mixing techniques
29:49 | When communication breaks down in production
30:05 | The nightmare of mixing from WhatsApp voice notes
36:06 | Unconventional sessions and "impossible" mixing hurdles
37:04 | Navigating the social side of music collaboration
38:37 | Using AI and stem splitting to save a mix
42:07 | Creative "hacks" for difficult engineering problems
43:25 | The struggle with plugin updates and compatibility
46:47 | A deep dive into my go-to vocal chains
47:51 | Advanced vocal processing techniques
51:38 | Why I use analog gear and the Goldclip plugin
54:24 | Building the perfect mastering chain
55:18 | Are plugin subscriptions actually worth it?
57:19 | Analog warmth vs. the speed of digital workflows
01:00:00 | Hardware innovations and the future of total recall
01:01:24 | Starting the mix: drums first and audio cleanup
01:03:08 | Quick fire: favorite gear and studio picks
01:05:25 | Learning to trust a mix on headphones
01:07:25 | Choosing the right headphones: does magnet size matter?
01:08:57 | Moving beyond British rap and exploring new genres
01:10:31 | Essential advice for breaking into the music industry