Ralph Sutton

Ralph Sutton is a highly respected recording engineer, mixing engineer, and podcast editor with over four decades of experience in the music industry. He has worked with a wide range of artists, from up-and-coming indie bands and artists to international superstars, and has a reputation for consistently delivering top-quality recordings, mixes, and podcast editing services.

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Sidechain Compression and Keying: Classic Analog Meets Modern Hybrid Mixing

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Sidechain Compression and Keying: Classic Analog Meets Modern Hybrid Mixing In the world of modern mixing, “sidechain compression” is often treated like a gimmick, a flashy trick for making your kick drum pump the whole track in an EDM session. But that’s just one small application. Real engineers, especially those of us who came up […]

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The Art of Multiband Compression: Control Without Killing the Vibe

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The Art of Multiband Compression: Control Without Killing the Vibe Multiband compression isn’t a plugin. It’s a mindset, a surgical extension of your ear and your intention. In today’s world of project studios and endless presets, multiband compression often gets reduced to a one-click solution. That’s not how I work, and that’s not how the

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The Truth About Studio EQ: Why Everything After the Mic Is an Effect

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The Truth About Studio EQ: Why Everything After the Mic Is an Effect “Ralph, everything that happens to the sound after the microphone or instrument gets into the console is an effect, including the console.”– Bones Howe to Ralph Sutton (1982) 1. Introduction The Truth Nobody Talks About In 1982, legendary producer and engineer Bones

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Understanding Studio Compression: My Favorite Compressors for Vocals, Drums, and More

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Understanding Studio Compression: My Farorite Compressors for Vocal, Drums, and More 🎧 Why Understanding Studio Compression Matters Compression is one of the most important tools in the recording process, yet it’s one of the least understood by many new engineers and producers. Before you ever reach for EQ or effects, compression helps shape the feel,

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Choosing the Right Preamp for Drums, Bass, Guitar, Keys, and Acoustic Piano

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🎛️ Choosing the Right Preamp for Drums, Bass, Guitar, Keys, and Acoustic Piano By Ralph Sutton – Elite Recording Engineer | RalphSutton.com Capture the Soul, Not Just the Signal If you’re serious about capturing world-class recordings in your project studio, it’s time to get real about preamps. The preamp is not optional, it’s your first

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