SG Lewis

Thanks to SoundBetter for supporting this episode of Tape Notes.SoundBetter is the world's leading music production talent marketplace, giving you access to the best mixing & mastering engineers, singers, songwriters, producers, and studio musicians in the industry. You can work with Billie Eilish's drummer, U2's mix engineer, or hire the topliners that wrote on the latest BTS record, these pros are keen to work with Indy artists.Head to SoundBetter.com to find out more.In this special live episode, John heads to Mother Advertising to chat with returning guest SG Lewis about how he wrote, recorded, and produced his new album ‘AudioLust & HigherLove’.  Starting writing after taking ten days off music making and getting bored, Sam reflects on the times spent with his collaborators in the studio and on exotic retreats, sharing the sparks of songwriting inspiration that came from their stories and lives.In this all-round production masterclass, we’re treated to a deep dive into Sam’s process of updating sounds and processing techniques from past eras for a modern audience, as well as mixing tips including the best ways to make a kick and bass punch over iPhone speakers.Listen to find out why the phonetics of lyrics are so important, how to create a convincing fake vocoder, and what some of the most effective ways are to gain confidence as a singer when you’re not a singer. Tracks discussed: Lifetime, Call On Me, Something About Your Love LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES  linktr.ee/tapenotes  Listen to ‘AudioLust & HigherLove’ here.Jasmine Records, PMR, Universal Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective GEAR MENTIONSDecimort Bit CrusherGEM Dopamine PluginNative Instruments Transient DesignerNative Instruments KompleteOek Sound SootheOliver LoopsSerato SamplerSonnox Oxford InflatorSoundtoys Little AlterboyUAD API 20500 CompressorUAD Tape EmulationWaves CLA Guitar PluginWaves H DelayWaves DoublerWaves API 2500 CompressorValhalla ReverbsXfer OTT CompressorKorg MS20LinnDrumOberheim OB6Roland JunoRoland TR-909 Drum MachineSequential Prophet 5ZenDelay PedalU87 MicrophoneLogicLogic ES1Splice OUR GEARhttps://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgear HELP SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :) Donate KEEP UP TO DATEFor behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on: Instagram: @tapenotes Twitter: @tapenotes Facebook: @tapenotespodcast  YouTube: Tape Notes PodcastDiscord: Tape Notes To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear! Visit our website to join our mailing list: www.tapenotes.co.ukHELP SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :) DonateTAPE NOTES TEAMWill Brown - Executive Producer, Engineer & EditorTim Adam-Smith - Executive ProducerWill Lyons - EditorHerbie Elton-Rowley - VideographerMatt Purbrick - Production AssistantGuy Nicholls - Production AssistantGeorge Durston - Production AssistantNathan Hetherington - PRRebecca Ibbotson - Digital Marketing 

SG Lewis, English DJ and record producer, discusses his disco grooves and album 'Times'. They explore the process of releasing the album, collaborating with Nile Rogers, and adding random elements to tracks. Lewis also shares his journey in the music industry, the challenges of updating a mix, and the creative process behind the song 'Chemicals'. He also discusses the importance of a good synth and gives advice on getting music heard.