Inside The Recording Studio
Inside The Recording Studio
Inside the Recording Studio
Inside the Studio with Reuben Cohen: Lurssen Mastering Secrets Revealed!
1 hour 21 minutes Posted May 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
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Mastering the Craft: A Conversation with Reuben Cohen
In this must-hear episode of Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody sit down with the legendary Reuben Cohen—mastering engineer to the stars—for a deep, insightful, and occasionally hilarious conversation about music, business, and sonic obsession.
From humble beginnings to mastering some of the biggest songs of the last decade, Reuben shares how he turned his passion into a career, how he built his mastering business from the ground up, and why keeping your ears sharp and your vision clear is the key to longevity in the industry.
🔥 In this episode:
How Reuben got his start and carved out a name in a competitive field
The “must-have” gear that’s made it onto countless hit records
What mastering means at the highest level—and how it’s changed over the years
Behind-the-scenes stories involving Metallica, Pharrell, Distinto, and major film soundtracks
Real talk about creativity, business hustle, and chasing sonic perfection
And yes—there’s this week’s Friday Finds, and as always, it’s not unlikely that a bit of nonsense will sneak into the conversation.
Whether you’re a producer, engineer, or just a fan of great music and great minds, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and industry wisdom from one of the best ears in the game.
 
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