<![CDATA[Knobs]]> https://academyofaudio.edu.au/ Knobs is an audio production podcast hosted by Melbourne producers and engineers Simon Moro and Terry Hart.

Each episode dives into the real world of music production, mixing, recording, analog gear, digital workflow, studio culture, creativity, and the craft of making records. Expect conversations about signal flow, studio techniques, mixing philosophy, production approaches, gear, workflow, troubleshooting, and the countless little decisions that shape great sounding music.

The format is intentionally conversational and improvised, more like sitting in on two experienced engineers talking in the studio between sessions than a polished interview show. Some episodes get technical. Some get philosophical. Some get ridiculous. Most involve at least one strong opinion about compressors.

With decades of combined experience across commercial records, studios, education, and production, Simon and Terry bring a practical, grounded perspective to audio, without the ego and without pretending there’s only one “right” way to make music.

Whether you’re a producer, mixer, engineer, artist, studio nerd, or simply obsessed with how records are made, Knobs gives you an honest look inside the world of audio production from people who genuinely live it every day.

Hosted by Academy of Audio.

]]> RSS.com 2026.428.112250 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:00:28 GMT en 3cc4492f-5ae6-5cb3-8290-3c9262108dec https://media.rss.com/knobs/podcast_cover_20260527_100533_d6e9529408809a465343d5b8276927ba.jpg Knobs https://academyofaudio.edu.au/ yes Academy of Audio® Academy of Audio® Academy of Audio® false episodic podcast Melbourne, Victoria, Australia false <![CDATA[Are AI Music Tools Helping or Hurting Creativity?]]> AI is changing music production faster than almost any technology we’ve seen before, but is it making records better?

In Episode 2 of KNOBS, Simon Moro and Terry Hart dive into AI music tools, voice cloning, stem separation, Suno, machine learning plugins, and the growing tension between convenience and creativity.

From real-world examples where AI saved expensive recording projects to the risks of artists becoming attached to AI demos, this episode explores what happens when machines start joining the creative process.

This isn’t another “AI will replace musicians” discussion.

It’s a practical conversation about what these tools actually do in real studios and whether the human side of music production still matters.

Topics include AI vocals, mixing tools, songwriting workflows, studio recording, stem extraction, Suno, machine learning plugins and the future of audio production.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/knobs/2880918 653dedce-c48f-4d68-b568-79385bf77c2d 2430 full 1 1 2 2 false Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT false Melbourne, Victoria, Australia <![CDATA[Analog vs Digital... but it's not what you think.]]> KNOBS — Season 1 Episode 1 Analog vs Digital: Why Workflow Matters More Than Gear

In the very first episode of Knobs, Simon Moro and Terry Hart dive headfirst into one of audio’s oldest arguments: analog vs digital.

But instead of obsessing over whether tape sounds warmer or plugins perfectly model vintage gear, the conversation takes a different turn, exploring the psychology of workflow, creativity, speed, signal flow, and why the way you interact with audio can dramatically shape the outcome of a mix.

Topics covered in this episode include:

  • Why analog consoles encourage faster, more instinctive mixing
  • The hidden psychological impact of mixing with a mouse
  • Why speed matters so much in the first 20 minutes of a mix
  • Parallel workflow vs serial workflow
  • Signal flow and why understanding it changes everything
  • Gain staging and why analog-modelled plugins behave strangely on hot tracks
  • Why many producers overprocess audio in DAWs
  • Control surfaces and recreating analog workflow in-the-box
  • How limitations can improve creativity
  • Why physical interaction with music changes decision-making
  • Patch bays, compressors, SSL workflows, and throwing faders
  • The difference between listening emotionally vs analytically
  • Why analog workflow can still matter even if you mix completely digitally

Along the way, Simon and Terry also discuss:

  • Avid D-Control
  • Softube Console 1
  • 1176 compressors
  • Parallel processing chains
  • Pro Tools workflow
  • Hybrid mixing
  • Analog console ergonomics
  • The creative side of engineering

The format is loose, improvised, and conversational, more like sitting in the studio listening to two engineers talk between sessions than a formal interview podcast.

Hosted by Simon Moro and Terry Hart Produced by Academy of Audio

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