Mix Masters: The Secrets of Nigel Godrich’s Sound

April 11th, 2025 by

It should be uncontroversial to say that Nigel Godrich is easily one of the best producers and mixers of our era.

From his work with Radiohead to Beck to Air to U2, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and beyond, his mixes are constantly referenced and praised by great producers and mixers around today.

We’ll talk about what makes his sounds so special—his mixes’ incredible, width, depth and punchiness—and how he achieves them.

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