Hugh Padgham

The English record producer reflects on industry recognition, his work at Gearbox Records and offers some words of wisdom for those looking to have a similar career in the studio.

Alongside his hit records, the much-aped ‘gated reverb’ effect is arguably what Hugh Padgham is most known and loved for. Hugh tells us how he first attained this unique and recognisable effect…

With four Grammys and millions of record sales with pop royalty such as Sting and Phil Collins, Hugh Padgham has become one of the world’s most beloved producers. We catch up with Hugh to dig up the roots of his music-industry career, unpick his game-changing studio techniques and discover how, when you strip everything away, it all comes back to the music…