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"A Producer Punched Me In The Face Mid-Session" - GRAMMY-winning Engineer Matt Sim | UNSUNG


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For Episode 21 of the UNSUNG podcast, Jocelin, Matt Soczywko & Igor Maxymenko were joined by GRAMMY-winning Mixing & Mastering Engineer Matt Sim at Qube East in London.


Matt Sim is a GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum & billboard charting mixing & mastering engineer. He has worked with a very eclectic list of global artists including: Aya Nakamura, Jackson Wang, Illenium, The Chainsmokers, Mark B, Milli and many more.


After graduating from Berklee College of Music, Matt Sim moved to New York City, where he spent a decade as an in-house mixer at the legendary Hit Factory NYC studios. Currently, he serves as Warner Music Asia's in-house Dolby Atmos Music Mixer and is a pre-approved immersive mixer for Universal Music Group and Sony Music globally. With over 2,700 credits and more than 8 billion streams under his belt, he has firmly established himself as one of the most respected mixers in Asia.

In this episode, Matt takes us through his journey, from his musical beginnings and early studio experiences in New York, including landing the gig at The Hit Factory, to how his unique mentality shaped his hustle and desire to become a mix engineer. He discusses his approach to mixing for diverse clients, adapting to different genres, and the nuances of mixing for cultural preferences. Matt also shares insights into his creative process, including whether his classical background comes in handy, his thoughts on production, and the skill of providing effective client feedback. A significant part of the conversation focuses on Dolby Atmos, covering his setup, delivering Atmos mixes, the future of the format for consumers, and how he utilizes Audiomovers. Wrapping up with Matt's reflections on career highlights, working with artists like Big Sean and invaluable advice for aspiring engineers.

➡️ Follow Matt on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mix_by_matt_sim/

➡️ Check out some of Matt’s work - https://mixbymattsim.com/ ➡️ Learn more about Audiomovers - https://audiomovers.com/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Content&utm_campaign=UNSUNG_Matt_Sim

UNSUNG is a weekly podcast from Audiomovers that honors the real stories and the truth behind the music that shapes our lives - by music obsessives, for music obsessives. Each week, we explore the untold stories and creative processes behind the music we love, from a cast of globally acclaimed record producers, studio engineers, songwriters, and composers.Join us.


Audiomovers is part of the Abbey Road REDD family and our software LISTENTO is used by over 90% of recording sessions at the studio, as well as on countless GRAMMY-winning records and Billboard 100 hits. Alongside LISTENTO, Audiomovers creates a suite of groundbreaking pro audio software tools designed to help music makers collaborate.


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