I'm a music producer and mix engineer specialising in electronic, indie and alternative pop genres. I’ve been freelance for over 15 years working with many artists and labels, and some award winning companies including Native Instruments and Noiiz. I'm a certified Pro Tools Specialist and currently studying for an MA in Music & Audio Production.
Music technology is my passion. I recently trained in mixing in Dolby Atmos and delivering music for Apple Spatial. I use Ableton mainly for writing/production, Pro Tools for recording and mixing. I also have a lot of experience with Logic Pro and Sonar. I use Native Instruments Maschine, Kontakt, Serum as well as plugins from Universal Audio, Waves and iZotope.
Out of the box i work from a couple of studios for my recording and mixing projects. Each with acoustically treated mixing spaces, Adam Audio and Genelec monitors plus a range of top-end outboard from Neve, SSL, Universal Audio, Manley, Empirical Labs and Teletronix.
My goal is to deliver the best results for my clients, working closely with them to help them achieve their vision for the project. I believe that good communication and milestones are key to finishing a project along with flexibility to meet the needs of the artist or label.
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Endorse Tom LangleyFrom my experience working with Tom Langley, he is an excellent producer and person to work with, easy to comunicate and attentive. He ensures a comfortable and familiar atmosphere when working alongside, making sure it is an enjoyable experience as well as productive and professional. He takes into account, follows, and respects one's oppinion and intakes, adding his own ideas and amazing skills, delivering results with great quality.
Interview with Tom Langley
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Helping people sound better and finish more music. I also love sharing my knowledge. Many people have helped me to be better at what I do and I enjoy using my years of experience to help others.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Don't base your decision purely on price. Affordability is always a factor, but good connections create good work. If you click with someone within the first few communications that's really important.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: You don't need lots of expensive gear! I worked with an artist who had recorded a whole EP using one microphone and an app on their phone. They just needed help to mix it properly.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: For recording and mixing I work from an acoustically treated mixing studio near my home, which features 2x Adam A7x monitors. I also have a fully mobile setup that allows me to work from almost anywhere. I do most of my writing and production work in Ableton running on my Macbook Pro, connected to a Native Instruments Keyboard and Maschine MK3.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: DJing at parties, studying at college, selling vinyl records in London, becoming an artist, DJing in clubs, running a studio and live music venue, going freelance and setting up my own studio, failing, building another studio, running a stage at festivals, DJing at festivals, engineering at other studios, gaining recognition, going back to school.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: People skills. This is a people oriented business, and i love working with other people.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Whether I'm working with an independent artist on their first song, or a project for one of my label clients, I first like to establish what their vision is for the project. This is usually done by sharing playlists, discussing favourite artists and songs so I can get a feel for the vibe a client is looking for. Communication is key and I find working towards an agreed timeline is essential for getting a project completed.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I recently worked on a project recording and mixing other students at my university. The 'Rec Night' EP is due for release on vinyl and will be my first release on wax.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I'm really inspired by artists and producers who's work transcends different genres, or their music finds its way into other areas such as film and TV.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: My day to day studio sessions are a variety of mixing, recording and writing work for independent artists and labels. Alongside this I do some audio post-production and editing creative media and podcasts.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Diplo. He's an incredibly talented producer who has transcended into an artist in his own right. His 'sound' has been the midas touch for a lot of other artists.
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $200 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $500 per song
- Vocal TuningAverage price - $100 per track
- Dolby Atmos & Immersive AudioContact for pricing
- Songwriter - MusicContact for pricing
- Podcast Editing & MasteringAverage price - $200 per podcast
- Recording StudioAverage price - $500 per day
I aim to deliver mixing/vocal tuning projects within 5 working days or sooner if agreed otherwise. I offer 3 revisions free of charge. Prices differ for larger projects so please get in touch.
- Ableton Live
- Native Instruments Maschine MK3
- Kontakt
- Reaktor
- Serum
- Omnisphere
- Allen & Heath Qu24 Mixing Desk
- Adam Studio Monitors
- AKG C414 vocal mic
- Rode mics
- Audiotechnica mics.