Studio Decisions – UK Garage (135 BPM) | Full Track Walkthrough
 
In this first episode of Studio Decisions, I break down a full UK Garage production at 135 BPM, walking you through the creative and technical decisions behind the mix.
 
This session includes:
• 28 channels
• Individual channel processing
• Group/bus processing
• Creative choices vs technical corrections
• What I’ve done, and just as importantly, what I haven’t done
 
Not every decision in music production is hyper-technical. Sometimes it’s instinct. Sometimes it’s experience. Sometimes it just sounds right.
 
In this walkthrough, I talk through:
– Why certain elements are left untouched
– Where subtle processing makes a big difference
– When less is more
– How I approach tidying a mix before mastering
– Preparing a track for the mastering stage
 
This is a real-world breakdown, no overcomplicating, no gimmicks. Just honest mixing decisions from someone who’s been doing this for over 25 years.
 
The track is currently at mix-final stage and will be moving into mastering next.
 
If you’re into UK Garage, mixing, mastering, or understanding the why behind production decisions, this one’s for you.