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10 minIntroduction, exploration, general balance, guitars
UAD Neve 1081, UAD Neve 1081SE, UAD LA-3A, UAD Hitsville EQ, Waves Aphex Aural Exciter, Goodhertz Wow Control, PSP Saturator, UAD Fairchild 660, Soundtoys Devil-Loc Deluxe -
14 minDrums, distortion, compression
UAD Neve 1081, Avid SansAmp PSA-1, Brainworx bx_stereomaker, Waves SSL Channel, Eventide Omnipressor, Audioease Altiverb, UAD API Vision Channel Strip, apulSoft apTrigga3, UAD SPL Transient Designer -
11 minPercussion, mix bus processing, guitars, bass
Avid SansAmp PSA-1, Waves API 550A, Audioease Speakerphone, Avid EQ 1-Band, U-He Satin, UAD Studer A800, Crane Song Phoenix II, Brainworx bx_masterdesk, Fabfilter Pro-Q3, Waves L1 -
11 minLead vocals, vocal effects, background vocals, drums
Goodhertz Wow Control, Soundtoys Echoboy, UAD LA-3A, Waves Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter, UAD Hitsville EQ, Soundtoys Microshift, Waves L1, Soundtoys Devil-Loc Deluxe, UAD Neve 1081SE, UAD Fairchild 670, Waves SSL Compressor, Avid SansAmp PSA-1, Audiothing Dials, Audiothing Type A, Soundtoys Microshift, Fabfilter Pro-DS -
11 minDetails, special effects, mix bus processing, bass guitar
Brainworx bx_masterdesk, UAD Neve 1081, NUGEN Stereoizer, Waves MetaFlanger, Fabfilter Pro-Q3, Waves RS56, Waves SSL Compressor, Waves L1, U-He Satin, UAD Studer A800, McDSP ML4000, UAD MDWEQ5 -
14 minMix review, additional guitars, tweaks, overprocessing
UAD Neve 1081, Soundtoys Devil-Loc Deluxe, UAD EP-34 Tape Echo -
09 minRevisions, automation, final thoughts
Mixing
Do I Wanna Know?
Arctic Monkeys
Song : Do I Wanna Know?
Duration:02 min / 1h25 Subtitles: English, Spanish
Description
A decade after the release of Arctic Monkeys’ stratospheric fifth album, Tchad Blake unearths the original multitracks and remixes ‘Do I Wanna Know?’ from scratch. Watch him breathe new life into one of rock’s most iconic records, offering an uninterrupted glimpse into his digital mixing workflow.
After establishing his initial balance, Tchad delves deep into his experimental mixing workflow. Learn how he uses aggressive saturation, filtering, and digital reamping to transform the recordings into extraordinary new sounds. He also demonstrates his intuitive approach to EQ and tonal balance, showcasing how he blends different EQ emulations to create an immersive stereo mix.
Tchad’s aim is not to ‘beat’ the original mix, but to reinterpret the song through a new lens. This process allows him to reflect on his growth as an engineer, his evolving tastes, and his enduring connection to the band’s music – almost a decade after it first shook the world.
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10 min
Introduction, exploration, general balance, guitars
UAD Neve 1081, UAD Neve 1081SE, UAD LA-3A, UAD Hitsville EQ, Waves Aphex Aural Exciter, Goodhertz Wow Control, PSP Saturator, UAD Fairchild 660, Soundtoys Devil-Loc Deluxe -
14 min
Drums, distortion, compression
UAD Neve 1081, Avid SansAmp PSA-1, Brainworx bx_stereomaker, Waves SSL Channel, Eventide Omnipressor, Audioease Altiverb, UAD API Vision Channel Strip, apulSoft apTrigga3, UAD SPL Transient Designer -
11 min
Percussion, mix bus processing, guitars, bass
Avid SansAmp PSA-1, Waves API 550A, Audioease Speakerphone, Avid EQ 1-Band, U-He Satin, UAD Studer A800, Crane Song Phoenix II, Brainworx bx_masterdesk, Fabfilter Pro-Q3, Waves L1 -
11 min
Lead vocals, vocal effects, background vocals, drums
Goodhertz Wow Control, Soundtoys Echoboy, UAD LA-3A, Waves Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter, UAD Hitsville EQ, Soundtoys Microshift, Waves L1, Soundtoys Devil-Loc Deluxe, UAD Neve 1081SE, UAD Fairchild 670, Waves SSL Compressor, Avid SansAmp PSA-1, Audiothing Dials, Audiothing Type A, Soundtoys Microshift, Fabfilter Pro-DS -
11 min
Details, special effects, mix bus processing, bass guitar
Brainworx bx_masterdesk, UAD Neve 1081, NUGEN Stereoizer, Waves MetaFlanger, Fabfilter Pro-Q3, Waves RS56, Waves SSL Compressor, Waves L1, U-He Satin, UAD Studer A800, McDSP ML4000, UAD MDWEQ5 -
14 min
Mix review, additional guitars, tweaks, overprocessing
UAD Neve 1081, Soundtoys Devil-Loc Deluxe, UAD EP-34 Tape Echo -
09 min
Revisions, automation, final thoughts
Masterclass in Paris
Join Grammy Award-winning mixer Tchad Blake for an exclusive five-day mixing masterclass in Paris from May 3-7, 2025. Participants will explore new sonic territory and learn from Tchad’s experimental approaches to creating exceptional records, showcased in his impressive collaborations with The Black Keys, Wallows, Arctic Monkeys, Sheryl Crow and many more.
About Tchad Blake
Tchad Blake has an impressive discography, having worked with numerous artists and musicians, including Arctic Monkeys, State Radio, Apartment 26, Elvis Costello, Peter Gabriel, Pearl Jam, Tom Waits, Sheryl Crow, Crowded House, Tracy Chapman, The Dandy Warhols, The Black Keys, U2, and The Pretenders, amongst many others. Blake to date has won five Grammy Awards, including Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical and Best Rock Album for Sheryl Crow's The Globe Sessions (1998), Best Engineered Album,...