MIXING
WITH IVO SOTIROV
About
I'm a mixing engineer based in Milton Keynes, UK. Over the past ten years of living in England, I've gained priceless experience working alongside some of my heroes. Now, I spend most of my hours making music or making the tools I need for music.
While this website focuses on my mixing services, I am also an active producer & recording engineer.
In my spare time, I review gear, consult tech companies, and design my own equipment. On the About page, you can find out more.
My attitude towards studio work is that of old-school engineers. I believe what we do is a craft that needs thousands of hours to develop. Before I became a professional engineer/producer, I spent years educating myself and working as an assistant, which I still do today!
AT THE FRIARY STUDIOS
The Room
The mixing room is the most important tool for any mixing engineer.
I currently use The Friary Studios (Studio A) for all my mixing services. Designed by Barny Barnicott, this spacious room features some of the most advanced acoustic treatment technologies along with an ultra-high-end sound system. Our main monitors are the custom-made Munro M4 (ATC line) speakers, previously used in The Red Room (Miloco).
These monitors provide an incredibly accurate representation of the music, which is why dozens of UK #1 hits from Lana Del Ray to the Chemical Brothers, ColdPlay & Slipknot have been mixed on them.
The Gear
My workflow is a true hybrid - I utilise the best of both analogue and digital mixing.
The centre-piece of our Studio A is a 48-channel SSL G4000 console previously used in Olympic Studio 1 by countless legendary artists including Prince & The Rolling Stones. The iconic sound of the SSL G-series desks has been chased by artists & producers for generations and to this day it sets the benchmark for superior character and depth of sound.
Other Gear
Neve 1073, Manley Dual Mono, Gates The Yard, Avalon 737
2x WesAudio 1176, Gates Level Devil, Gates STA-Level, Gates SA39
E.A.R. 825q, WesAudio EQP
Get a Quote
To get a quote visit the Contact page and fill in the form. Alternatively you can start a live chat now and ask any question. If you want to know more or you are not sure whether your songs are ready for mixing just start a live chat. I would be happy to start the conversation and answer any question.
Examples for listening
Credits
SAM FENDER
"Leaves Fast"
Single
2018
Assistant Mixer
PETE TONG
"Ibiza Classics"
Medley
2020
Vocal Eng & Mixer
WRETCH 32
UPCOMING
Album
2021
Assistant Engineer
JOE DEVINE
"One Foot Forward"
EP| 5 tracks
2021
Producer, Mixer, Eng
CHARLIE STACEY
UPCOMING
Album
2021
Recording Engineer
EDEN LOLE
"Trippin'"
Single
2022
Mixer
EDEN LOLE
"Bad Habit"
Single
2022
Mixer
TERRIANNE
"Walk Away"
Single
2022
Mixer
NICK LOPEZ
"Come Over"
Single
2020
Mixer
EDEN LOLE
"Boys"
Single
2021
Mixer
NICK LOPEZ
"Easy"
Single
2020
Mixer
LOZ
"Flow Like Water"
Single
2021
Mixer
LOZ
"Cry Baby"
Single
2021
Mixer
APW
"Junior Verde"
Single
2022
Mixer
APW
"Love I Never Had"
Single
2021
Mixer
EDEN LOLE
"No Label"
Single
2021
Mixer
MCKNASTY
"FireBall Vol.2"
EP| 4 tracks
2021
Co-producer, Mixer
ANTELOPE AUDIO
"Zen Tour ft. MckNasty "
YouTube Video
2021
Recording Eng, Mixer
MOONSPELL
"Hermitage"
Album| 10 tracks
2021
Assistant Engineer
EDEN LOLE
"Why Don't You Know"
Single
2021
Mixer
NATASHA BLUME
UPCOMING
EP| 4 tracks
2021
Producer, Mixer, Eng
NATASHA BLUME
"90's Nikes"
Single
2020
Producer, Mixer, Eng
MCKNASTY
"Sundown"
Single
2020
Assistant Mixer
KIMBERLY WALKER
"Freckles."
EP| 5 tracks
2021
Mixer
KIMBERLY WALKER
"Sippin"
Single
2020
Mixer
JOEY GRANT
UPCOMING
Album| 8 tracks
2020
Recording Eng
MICHAEL JABLONKA
"Go-Go"
EP| 4 tracks
2019
Assistant Mixer, Rec Eng
CLOI CRIDER
"Pretending Something's There"
EP| 4 tracks
2019
Producer, Mixer, Eng
MUSGO
"Open The Gate"
Album| 13 tracks
2019
Assistant Mixer & Eng
JERRY BROWN
"Algorisms"
2 tracks
2019
Recording Engineer
ALSEYDA
"Think Of Me"
EP| 4 tracks
2019
Producer, Mixer, Rec Eng
JOHNNY HAZARD
"Higher"
Single
2018
Mixer
TOBY CORTON
UPCOMING
Album
2019
Recording Engineer
JOON SWINGTON
UPCOMING
EP| 5 track
2019
Recording Engineer
DEACON
"Polaroid Nudes"
M.Tape| 13 tracks
2019
Assistant Rec Eng
NATALIE GRACE
Driver's Seat
Single
2021
Mixer
GROOVE RAZORS
"Space Time"
Album
2020
Assistant Engineer
MCKNASTY
"FireBall Vol.1"
EP| 4 tracks
2021
Co-producer, Mixer
SARA MURRAY