Kevin Paul - Mixer, Producer, Audio Educator

Kevin Paul - Mixer, Producer, Audio Educator

From People & Music Industry by Sound On Sound

February 4, 2026 · 51 min

About this episode

Kevin Paul discusses his journey in sound engineering and the skills needed for success in the music industry.

Kevin Paul talks with Felipe Gutiérrez about his early career working at Soho Studios, Konk Studios and Mute Records. Their conversation explores the skills required to become a successful sound engineer, from helping artists feel relaxed in the studio and encouraging strong performances, to developing technical expertise, trusting instinct and shaping an individual sonic identity. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:36 - The History of the MixBus Podcast 06:32 - From DJing to Soho Studios 10:58 - Konk Studios and Mute Records 15:17 - Developing Your Skills And Being Persistent 18:45 - Encouraging Good Performances 21:21 - Mixing With Your Ears And Trusting Your Instincts 24:38 - Spend Time Gaining Knowledge And Experience 31:57 - Methods For Sparking Creativity 37:34 - Being Creative In Mixing 40:25 - Building Confidence And Exploring 44:24 - Plug-ins And Templates Kevin Paul Biog Kevin Paul started his career as a DJ but quickly found his passion was sound engineering. His first audio job was at Soho Studios in 1991, moving to Konk Studios six months later, where he worked alongside successful producers and engineers such as Bob Clearmountain, Adam Mosley, Pascal Gabriel and Gil…

People in this episode

Host: Felipe Gutiérrez

Guest: Kevin Paul

Topics covered

  • sound engineering
  • music production
  • studio techniques
  • artist performance
  • creativity in mixing
  • audio education

Keywords

  • sound engineer
  • mixing
  • music industry
  • audio education
  • studio experience
  • creativity
  • performance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Soho Studios, Konk Studios, Mute Records, Depeche Mode, The Kinks, Galliano, Terrorvision, UFO, Elastica

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