Gear and Resources
My few of my favourite tools, equipment, apps and plugins that you might like too
Tried and tested tools of the trade and the ones I simply love to work with
Finding the right tool can amplify your results 10x over, and in my transition from BBC staff to self employed mix engineer I've tried a few!
This page contains my favourite tools I use for mixing, YouTube and business duties that I recommend to make your life a little easier.
Before we start...
It goes without saying that I would only ever recommend resources I know and trust, but before we get going – an important disclosure: Where possible, I register as an affiliate for the products and services I use and recommend. Many of the links I share on this page are affiliate links, which means if you click these links and make a purchase I may earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you, and in some cases these links may even unlock savings or give you additional bonuses. You can check out my full Affiliate Disclosure here.
Mixing & Mastering Software
Avid Pro Tools
The DAW that I love to use. It's powerful yet easy to use and is constantly being updated.
Waves
Probably the largest plugin company in the World! For all aspects of music production
PSP Audio
High quality plugins from this Polish company. Well respected by the pros. From the Vintage Warmer to the Infinistrip
Steinberg Wavelab
The DAW for pro mastering. I like to change mindset when mastering, so a change in DAW helps me do that.
Sonarworks
One of the best room and headphone correction software available today. Free trial available
Sessionwire
Online video collaboration software that makes remote recording easy. All in one solution. From free to ££'s
Learning
Pro Mix Academy
The most affordable online training for recording, mixing and mastering from big names and the not so big (...me)!
Mix With The Masters
In-person seminars and online training from some of the worlds best producers. Changed my life!
Puremix
Music production membership with tutorials from big names like Andrew Scheps, Joe Chiccarelli and Greg Wells.
Cubase Training
Ultimate Guide To Cubase. The best Cubase focused training from my friend Chris Selim
My Core Studio Equipment
Buying Audio Equipment Online
These are my favourite shops for buying gear online:
- Thomann (EU, Europe)
- Sweetwater (USA, Canada)
- Andertons Music (UK)
- BAX Music (Worldwide)
- Amazon (Worldwide)
My Video & Lighting Equipment
Sony A7IV Full Frame Camera
Tamron 24mm-70mm Lens
Manfrotto 190x Tripod
Manfrotto Video Head
Godox UL150 Cob Light
Godox ML60Bi Light
Godox TL30 Tube Light
Godox 60cm Diffuser
Godox 90cm Diffuser
Business Tools
Backblaze
Cloud backup storage for my clients files, videos, sessions and more. Easy minute by minute automated backup.
Kajabi
My all in one tool for Simply Mixing's website, email service, digital product storefront and shopping cart.
Publer
Social media scheduler that makes posting on all my media outlets so easy, Incl. IG carousels and YouTube.
Things 3
I use this app every day for to-do's and project management. Simple quick capture of tasks and calendar sync.
pCloud
The secure file transfer service I use to send mixes to clients. 10GB free storage!
Shor.by
Mini mobile website for my "Link In Bio" on Instagram and client showreel.
Dropbox
One of the oldest and most trusted cloud syncing services.
Sunsama
The digital daily planner that helps you feel calm and stay focused. 30 day free trial
