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Working Audio Tools

Paul Third and Ed Thorne share their experiences as professional mixing and mastering engineers, exploring current industry trends, the philosophy and psychology of mixing, and their own professional workflows. Along the way, they welcome guests from the YouTube and audio engineering communities, compare mixes, and offer constructive critiques.

To find out more about us and to get in touch with your questions, check out the links below:

Subscribe to our official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingAudioTools
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6j4mBFchdS0TqVnX1uwihx
Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@workingaudiotools
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Find out more about Paul Third: https://www.paulthird.com
Find out more about Ed Thorne: https://edthorne.com/
Find out more about our in-house mastering engineer, Marcell: https://www.actdomake.com/

For business enquiries and collaborations, please contact us at WorkingAudioTools@gmail.com

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S15 · E13
Saturday · 58 min
Do We Need To Lower our Prices to Compete with AI?
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S15 · E12
October 31 · 59 min
How To Save Money Buying Plugins & Where to Find FREE Plugins
Money saving tips & tricks before this Black Friday season
S15 · E11
October 24 · 38 min
The Secret Plugin "Influencers" DON'T Want YOU to Know!
(RAGE) Bait & Switch...
S15 · E10
October 23 · 58 min
Cheaper Alternatives to Our Most Expensive Studio Hardware
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S15 · E9
October 10 · 49 min
What is the TRUE Cost of Plugins in 2026?
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S15 · E8
October 3 · 39 min
The Threat of AI Vibe Coded Plugins
WARNING: A Pubic Service Announcement.
S15 · E7
September 26 · 1 hr 3 min
The Realities of Builiding A Plugin (PROPERLY) in 2026 with Nicholas De Lorenzo from Panoramic Labs
And the problems with AI Coded Plugins as Professionals
S15 · E6
September 19 · 50 min
EXPLORING THE MASTER: Our Mastering Process, Chains, and Philosphy
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S15 · E5
September 12 · 40 min
EXPLORING THE MIX (pt 4): METERING...
Not as Boring and Far More Important Than You Think!
S15 · E4
September 5 · 51 min
EXPLORING THE MIX (pt 3): Mix Bus Processing
💻 CONTACT PAUL for Mixing/Mastering: https://www.taysoundstudio.com 💻 CONTACT ED for Mixing & Mastering: https://edthorne.com/ PLUGINS FEATURED - Decibel - Process Audio by Puremix: https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/3-Studio-Tools/79-Metering/8605-Decibel?a_aid=65955e0f7effc&a_cid=1461e21b - Hifal - Schwabe Digital: https://www.schwabedigital.com/hifal - Panoramic - Panorama Labs: https://panoramalabs.com.au/panoramic/ - MCompare - Melda Productions: https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/3-Studio-Tools/95-Referencing-Tools/1325-MCompare?a_aid=65955e0f7effc&a_cid=1461e21b - MixBoss - WA Productions: https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/2-Effects/53-Multi-Effect-/14862-MixBoss?a_aid=65955e0f7effc&a_cid=1461e21b - FlatLine 2 - Submission Audio: https://www.submissionaudio.com/products/flatline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S15 · E3
August 29 · 49 min
Apparently "Mixing Is Only Sound Selection & Level Control"....
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S15 · E2
August 22 · 1 hr 6 min
EXPLORING THE MIX (pt 2): VOCAL SOUND!
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S15 · E1
August 15 · 59 min
EXPLORING THE MIX (pt 1): Drum Bus Processing
Top Down & Bucket Mixing, Theory and Practicality
S14 · E12
August 8 · 57 min
The Importance of Mixing Low End and How To Do It Well!
Acoustics, Monitoring, Techniques, Theory vs Reality, Tips and Tools, and much more.
S14 · E11
August 1 · 58 min
How To Cure Your Insecurity in Audio (and Life).
Even if you think you're confident...
S14 · E10
July 25 · 43 min
Why Pros Clip and Amateurs Limit
Educational AND Clickbaity...
S14 · E9
July 18 · 1 hr 9 min
What Warren Huart REALLY Thinks About Online Audio Education.
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S14 · E8
July 11 · 1 hr 9 min
What Will The Audio World Look Like in 10 Years?
Threats, Opportunities, Technology, and Economics.
S14 · E7
July 4 · 1 hr 12 min
Slating Other Engineers Will RUIN Your Career!
What's Causing This Toxic Pandemic, & What's The Cure?
S14 · E6
June 27 · 1 hr 4 min
Is YouTube Drama Ruining the Future of Audio?
Preamps, egos, and who's actually right!

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