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ABOUT

IVO

My Belief

By now, you've probably figured I'm a mixing engineer. However, I'm also involved in various other music-related fields that all make me a better engineer. 

 

To be a good mixer, one has to focus on their subject but to be a great mixer - one has to have a broader understanding of the surrounding elements. 

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Who Are We
Soundchecking _bystarlightuk at _dingwallscamden for tonight's show! #drums #drummer #dru

MUSICIANSHIP

Being a musician myself (drummer) helps me better understand the needs of my clients. I, too, have spent hours tracking and mixing my music with other engineers, so I've seen both sides of the coin.

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RECORDING

Being an active recording engineer and a producer makes me involved in every stage of the record-making process. That gives me a much broader understanding of sonics and artistic intention, making me a better mixer.

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GEAR MAKING

Understanding my tools gives me the freedom to use them as I see fit. By having experience as a gear-maker, I have developed a deeper relationship with my tools—one where I don't rely on my gear but my ears.

Here is how I occupy my time at present.

The Friary Studios

Recording & Mixing Engineer

Anön Production
Company

On-location Recording for Live Video Sessions

My Story

After graduating from the British Institute of Modern Music in London, I was quickly thrown into the deep end of large-format analog studios and slowly climbed the assistant ladder. I was fortunate enough to have great mentors who expedited my learning curve. In the years to follow, I enjoyed working alongside some of my heroes and gained priceless experience in the studio world. 

 

Being exposed to great minds and their tools allowed me to become a writer for MUSIXON Magazine. After years of interviewing gear makers, extensively using, researching, and dissecting their creations - I began consulting tech companies in their product lines including the pioneers and industry leaders - Antelope Audio. In 2021 my gear obsession took a rather steep turn with the start of my own audio company - Valtech Audio Engineering Limited. 

What I do Today

Mobile Recording Session with Zen Tour Synergy Core (ft. MckNasty)
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Mobile Recording Session with Zen Tour Synergy Core (ft. MckNasty)

With the Zen Tour Synergy Core as a centerpiece, Ivo Sotirov (@ivo.sotirov) had the perfect go-to weapon for a mobile recording session. Taking place at a community center in Hackney, London the Fireball Session (@fireballsessions) featured British DJ & drummer MckNasty (@mcknasty_official) who brought his unlimited energy to the track ‘Wonderful’. The group jam also featured Ben Muralt (bass), Charlie Allen (guitar), Luke Smith (keys) and Gabrielle Pribetti (saxophone). Learn more about the Zen Tour Synergy Core: https://bit.ly/3x6j5V6 About Antelope Audio Antelope Audio is a leading manufacturer of analog and digital pro audio equipment such as interfaces, modeling microphones, and converters. Visit us at http://www.antelopeaudio.com Subscribe to our channel for mixing tips, recording sessions, and more from the world's top audio engineers and artists: https://bit.ly/3g3MxFt SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/17IMzy for more exclusive videos. Never miss a post from Antelope Audio: https://www.instagram.com/antelope_audio https://facebook.com/AntelopeAudio http://twitter.com/AntelopeAudio #antelopeaudio #MobileRecording #zentour
Analog vs Digital Summing Comparison (ft. Satori Monitoring Controller & Tegeler Tube Summing Mixer)
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Analog vs Digital Summing Comparison (ft. Satori Monitoring Controller & Tegeler Tube Summing Mixer)

"The Friary Studios" audio engineer Ivo Sotirov, set out to compare digital summing with Pro Tools to analog summing with the Satori monitoring control and the Tegeler tube summing mixer. Can these devices bring a quality analog signal path and all its characteristic flavor back into music production? Which device's sound did you prefer? Let us know in the comments. Read more about the Satori Monitoring Controller - https://bit.ly/3hnek1A Listen to the song ‘SIPPIN’: https://youtu.be/HvpMkUZvhJs Follow Ivo on Instagram - @ivo.sotirov About Antelope Audio Antelope Audio is a leading manufacturer of analog and digital pro audio equipment such as interfaces, modeling microphones, and converters. Visit us at http://www.antelopeaudio.com SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/17IMzy for more exclusive videos. Never miss a post from Antelope Audio: https://www.instagram.com/antelope_audio https://facebook.com/AntelopeAudio http://twitter.com/AntelopeAudio
Orion Studio Synergy Core Handling a Unique Recording Session at SilverHammer Studios
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Orion Studio Synergy Core Handling a Unique Recording Session at SilverHammer Studios

Watch audio engineer Ivo Sotirov record a performance with the Orion Studio Synergy Core in a truly unique and organic setting. The different acoustic of the location complimented the beautiful vocals of singer Kimberly Walker, while the talented musicians – Craig (drums), Jonathan (keys) and Chris (bass) worked their magic. Hosting the experience was Silver Hammer Studios – a recording facility built into an 80-year-old mansion in the heart of North London. Miking was done by Ed and Max from Hammer Audio. Watch the full performance of the song ‘SIPPIN’: https://youtu.be/HvpMkUZvhJs Read more about the project: https://bit.ly/2xm40FZ Read more about the Orion Studio Synergy Core: https://bit.ly/2K4RaOO Follow the artists on Instagram: Kimberly - @kimberlywalkermusic Craig - @craigsellar Jonathan - @jonathanbonya Ivo - @ivo.sotirov Hammer Audio - @hammeraudiouk Noel Ò Mhuirí (Video) - @noelomhuiri About Antelope Audio Antelope Audio is a leading manufacturer of analog and digital pro audio equipment such as interfaces, modeling microphones, and converters. Visit us at http://www.antelopeaudio.com SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/17IMzy for more exclusive videos. Never miss a post from Antelope Audio: https://www.instagram.com/antelope_audio https://facebook.com/AntelopeAudio http://twitter.com/AntelopeAudio
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