[Mix With The Masters] Tchad Blake remixing Do I Wanna Know by Arctic Monkeys

A decade after the release of Arctic Monkeys’ stratospheric fifth album, Tchad Blake digs up the original multitracks and remixes “Do I Wanna Know?” from scratch. See how he breathes new life into one of rock music’s most iconic records, and watch his digital mixing process unfold as he goes.

After establishing the initial balance, Tchad delves into his experimental mixing process. Learn how he uses aggressive saturation, filtering, and digital amplification to transform recordings into unusual new sounds. He also demonstrates his intuitive approach to EQ and tonal balance, showing how he blends different EQ emulations to create an immersive stereo mix.

Tchad’s goal isn’t to “beat” the original mix, but to reinterpret the song. The process allows him to reflect on his growth as an engineer, his changing tastes, and his continued connection to the band’s music – nearly a decade after it first rocked the world.