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25/08/2026

What is the value of a truly refined half-speed cut?

APEX brings together more than a decade of development, specialist equipment and the experience of engineers who understand how to translate music into the physical groove.

It’s not about choosing half-speed simply because it’s a premium option. It’s about making the right technical decisions for the music and giving each record the care, precision and expertise it deserves.

Explore what makes APEX different, and why experience matters via link in bio.

24/08/2026

What makes a great half-speed cut?

For Matt Colton and Stuart Hawkes, it’s about much more than simply running a record at half speed. It’s the combination of specialist equipment, precision-engineered systems and years of experience knowing how to get the best from the music.

In this conversation, they discuss the craft behind APEX, Metropolis’ highest specification of half-speed cutting, refined over more than a decade.

Watch the full conversation and discover what goes into an APEX cut via link in bio.

21/08/2026

Introducing APEX - our highest specification of half-speed cutting.
Refined over more than a decade. Built around precision & experience. Discover APEX via link in bio.

🎚️ What does it take to master music at the highest level?The MIST Mastering 5-Week Course takes you through the complet...
20/08/2026

🎚️ What does it take to master music at the highest level?

The MIST Mastering 5-Week Course takes you through the complete mastering process, from building strong foundations and shaping frequency, to loudness, dynamics, stereo, restoration, album consistency and vinyl mastering.

Across five focused weeks, you’ll develop the technical knowledge and critical listening skills needed to approach mastering with confidence and precision.

Swipe through to explore the course structure and what you’ll learn each week.
Ready to take your mastering practice further? Applications via link in bio for our September intake.

19/08/2026

Decades of Refinement. One distinctive cut. Introducing Metropolis Apex Half-Speed Cutting.

13/08/2026

Meet Dan Harfield 🎛️

Introducing Dan Harfield, one of the Assistant Mastering Engineers at Metropolis Studios. Working alongside our world-class mastering team, Dan brings precision, technical expertise, and a deep passion for helping every track reach its full potential. A former student, Dan is now Assistant Mastering Engineer to Matt Colton. His growing list of credits includes releases from Knats, Olympia Vitalis, Depeche Mode and Blur.

Meet the team behind MIST Mastering - experienced mastering engineers who’ll be guiding you throughout the course, shari...
12/08/2026

Meet the team behind MIST Mastering - experienced mastering engineers who’ll be guiding you throughout the course, sharing their knowledge, challenging your thinking and helping you develop your craft through hands-on experience.

Across the course, you’ll learn through practical sessions, critical listening, experimentation and collaboration, working directly with engineers who know what it takes to build a career in mastering.

📅 Next course starts 25 September

🎟️ Early Bird: £500 for a limited time

Early Bird places are filling fast, secure your place at the introductory price while you can.

Book now via the link in bio.

06/08/2026

one of my favourites from the EP, the title track Lady Luck (Live From The Control Room At Metropolis Studios) is now yours on my YouTube ❣️ thank you for having me Xx

Shot by
Commissioned by
Edited by (Sosig Socials)

Styled by wearing corset

keys -
bass -
drums -

Engineered & mixed by Harpaal Sanghera
Mastered by Dan Harfiled
Studio: Metropolis Studios

https://youtu.be/PwKROnvUexw

Nine of the twelve albums nominated for this year’s Mercury Prize feature contributions from Metropolis Studios.We’re in...
03/08/2026

Nine of the twelve albums nominated for this year’s Mercury Prize feature contributions from Metropolis Studios.

We’re incredibly proud to have played a part in so many outstanding records recognised this year. It’s a testament to the extraordinary artists, producers, engineers and creative teams who continue to trust us with their music.

Congratulations to every nominee on this well-deserved recognition.

Step into Studio C, where every vocal session begins with the right atmosphere and the right microphone.At the heart of ...
30/07/2026

Step into Studio C, where every vocal session begins with the right atmosphere and the right microphone.

At the heart of this intimate setup is the legendary Neumann U87. First introduced in 1967, it has become the voice behind countless iconic recordings, trusted by artists including Kendrick Lamar, George Michael, and Ed Sheeran.

Renowned for its warm, balanced tone and smooth high frequencies, the U87 captures every nuance of a performance with remarkable clarity. Nearly six decades later, it remains one of the most versatile studio microphones ever built and an industry standard for good reason.

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