Ted White on SoundBetter

8,000 DOLBY ATMOS MIXES, BILLIONS OF STREAMS GENERATED, 15 YEARS + EXPERIENCE. Working from his Apple Digital Master and Dolby Atmos Certificated Studio Facility. Ted has worked with the likes of Dua Lipa, Paul McCartney, Skream and many more, solidifying his position as a sought-after creative partner in the music industry.

Ted is not just a renowned mixer and mastering engineer; he's also the visionary founder of SODA-SOUND, an avant-garde audio production studio at the forefront of innovation. This state-of-the-art facility boasts two Dolby Certified Atmos Mixing Suites, a Mastering Suite, and a Composition space, providing an unmatched environment for artists and brands to bring their sonic visions to life with precision and clarity.

Ted's expertise extends to collaborating with esteemed brands such as Apple, Samsung, Nivea, and Estee Lauder. His unique approach to audio branding and music production has helped these brands realize their creative vision for campaigns, delivering bespoke sound experiences that resonate with audiences on a deeper level.

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Interview with Ted White

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I am particularly proud of the Skream's latest Album Skreamizm8 which I had the pleasure of Mastering. This was his first Skreamizm release in over 8 years and there was a lot of pressure on us all to get the record to really hit right. It has been amazing hearing it being played on the radio and out at festivals!
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am currently working on an Album with RIA Certifed Gold Artist sagun. It sounds awesome so far!
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Many! Most of our Industry is on SoundBetter!
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. One is not better than the other, the best approach is to work with both Analog and Digital in harmony taking the best bits from both worlds.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To work on their Mix or Master until they are totally happy!
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The variety in projects and the amazing Artist's I get to work with every day.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: What is a Dolby Atmos Mix and how does it work? I get this one a lot!
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That Mastering is just simply making a track louder... this couldn't be further from the truth.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Who are your biggest musical influences and why? What would you like me to add to the project and why?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Have a chat with them, and see if you get one first and foremost and if you feel they will be a good fit for your project.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: 1. Prophet 5 synthesiser - It is simply one of the most versatile synths ever in my opinion! 2. ATC SCM45A Pro - I wouldn't be able to do my job without my speakers! 3. Manely Passive Massive EQ - My favorite EQ of all time 4. Culture Vulture - My go-to creative distortion unit from a little bit of added saturation to full blown distorted madness. 5. Acoustic Guitar - also need something to play!
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been working in the Music Industry now for 15 years. I began as a tea boy at a Studio in Brooklyn, New York. From there I went on to work at a number of studios all around the world including Studios 301 in Sydney, Austrailia, HOME Studio in Hamburg among many others.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: As a analogue/digital hybrid approach to Mixing and Mastering, aiming to take the best of both from each workflow. I also aim to add a creative flare to every project I work on.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Paolo Nutini. I am such a big fan of his songwriting and music and would love to have the opportunity to work on a record with him.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Trust your ears and take time to look away from the screen and LISTEN do not get drawn in by how automation may look on the screen!
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: This hugely varies from Pop, Rock, HipHop to Classical.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Understanding the clients vision whilst also adding my own creative flare to the project.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I aim to bring also bring out the best in each song whether I be Mixing or Mastering.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Typically when Mixing or Mastering a track or EP / LP I am sent the stems from the Artist or their team. My assistant then put these Stems into my Mixing or Mastering session. I then have a conversation with the Artist and their team to see what they want me to do for the track, if they have any references or like in particular any of my previous Mixes or Masters. This allows me to gain an understanding of what the client is looking for from the Mix or Master.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My Studio Facility set-up includes: STUDIO A - Certified Dolby Atmos Mixing Suite A 9.1.4 Genelec Dolby Atmos System in a professional Acoustically Treated room running an Apple Mac Studio 2 with an array of the latest Plugins (UAD, Waves, Liquid Sonics). STUDIO B - Certified Dolby Atmos Mixing Suite My STUDIO B is a clone of STUDIO A fitted with a 9.1.4 Genelec Dolby Atmos System in a professional Acoustically Treated room running an Apple Mac Studio 2 with an array of the latest Plugins (UAD, Waves, Liquid Sonics). STUDIO C - Mastering Suite My mastering suite includes a large selection of Mastering outboard equipment such as Maney Passive Massive EQ, Manley MU, Bettermaker, Culture Vulture, SSL Fusion, SSL G Bus Compressor. My monitoring setup is a pair of ATC SCM45A Pro. STUDIO D - Composition Room STUDIO D is my composition and sound design room that is filled with all of my synthesizers, guitars, basses and other world instruments as well as my microphones. Prophet // Moog // Korg MS-20 // Mellotron // Waldorf // Doepfer // Eurorack Modular System // Fender Stratocaster // Gretsch Baritone // Epiphone Bass among much more.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Rick Rubin is my biggest music professional inspiration.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mixing, Dolby Atmos Mixing and Stereo Mastering.