Waveform Studio — Engineering by Nikos Pavlou

Independent studio · Lancashire, UK · In the industry since 2007

From the first take
to the final master.

A detail-driven home studio for recording, mixing and mastering music with character. From rock and metal to cinematic, and everything in between.

/// Recording /// Mixing /// Mastering /// Sound design /// Remote projects

01 About Waveform Studio

Built around the
music, not the rules.

Hi, I'm Nikos, the engineer behind Waveform Studio.

Based in Lancashire, I've been working in the music industry since 2007, with a background spanning both studio and live sound. After years of mixing live shows and touring across the UK and Europe, I shifted my focus towards helping artists create records in a more controlled and creative environment.

Today, Waveform Studio is a carefully crafted home studio built around thoughtful engineering, attention to detail, and music with character. Whether you're recording your first track or putting the finishing touches on a full release, my goal is simple: to help your music sound like the best version of itself.

Rock, metal and cinematic music are particularly close to my heart, but great music doesn't fit neatly into genres. Every artist, every project and every good idea is welcome.

I hold a First Class BA (Hons) in Music Technology and Production from the University of East London and offer recording, mixing and mastering services both locally and remotely.

Let’s make something together
Nikos Pavlou, founder and engineer at Waveform Studio
Nikos Pavlou Founder · Engineer · Musician

02 What I do

Good ideas deserve
a great finish.

Clear, upfront starting prices. Every project is different, so get in touch and we’ll find the right approach for yours.

02 / MIX

/// Mixing

Give every detail its place and bring clarity, balance and focus to your mix.

From £100 / track

03 / MASTER

/// Mastering

The final touch that brings cohesion, confidence, and clarity to your release.

From £70 / track

04 / Fine Tuning

/// Editing, Quantisation
and Tuning

Timing, tuning and cleanup that keep the performance tight, natural and expressive.

From £35 / hour

05 / REAMP

/// Kemper reamping

Explore a wide range of amp tones from an extensive collection of profiles.

£25 / channel

06 / SOUNDSCAPES

/// MIDI Programming & Sound design

Tailored MIDI programming, textures and sonic details for your production.

£200 / minute of music

Students and Blue Light Card members are eligible for 20% off any service.

03 The signal path

Tools chosen
for the sound.

A few of the things that make up the room. Open a category to browse the studio setup.

Close-up of Waveform Studio analogue outboard equipment with illuminated VU meter
THE ROOMHardware in the loop.
Plugins at the ready.
01DAW, software & plugins
  • Steinberg Cubase Pro
  • Steinberg SpectraLayers Pro
  • Steinberg VST Connect Pro
  • Steinberg Dorico
  • SoundID Reference
  • Soundtoys
  • Softube & Console 1
  • Slate Digital All Access Pass
  • SSL Complete Access
  • Safari Pedals
  • Universal Audio
  • IK Multimedia
  • iZotope
  • Plugin Alliance
  • Sonnox
02Microphones
  • 1× Aston Spirit
  • 2× Aston Origin
  • 1× Aston Stealth
  • 1× Aston Element
  • 1× Slate Digital VMS ML-1
  • 1× Slate Digital VMS ML-1A
  • 1× Rode NT2A
  • 1× Rode NT2
  • 2× Audix D6
  • 1× Audix i5
  • 2× Audix D2
  • 1× Audix D4
  • 2× Audix ADX51
  • 2× Sennheiser E-906
  • 1× Shure Beta 91A
  • 2× Shure SM57
  • 1× t.bone BD25 Beta
  • 4× t.bone CD56 Beta
  • 2× t.bone EM81
  • 3× t.bone MB85 Beta
03Outboard & interfaces
  • Universal Audio Apollo X8p Gen 2
  • Ferrofish Pulse 16 AD/DA
  • Midas L10 500 chassis
  • 2× HRK ST552 tape emulation
  • IGS Rubber Bands 500 EQ
  • WesAudio _Dione bus compressor
  • SSL Ultraviolet EQ
  • Heritage Audio Grandchild 670
  • TLAudio A4 Ebony 16:2 summing mixer
  • MOTU 8pre USB
  • Behringer ADA8200
  • Steinberg UR12
  • Behringer XR18
  • Behringer WING Rack
04Monitoring
  • 2× Adam Audio A7X
  • Audeze LCD-X planar headphones
  • 2× AKG K271 MKII
  • AKG K171 MKII
  • Swissonic Headamp 8
  • 4× LD Systems MEI 1000 G2
05Virtual instruments
  • EastWest Composer Cloud+
  • Spectrasonics
  • Audio Modeling
  • Toontrack
  • XLN Audio
  • Impact Soundworks
  • Westwood Instruments
  • Teletone Audio
  • Heavyocity
  • Audio Ollie
  • Native Instruments Komplete 14 Collector’s Edition
  • U-he
  • BABY Audio
  • Ava Music Group
  • Spitfire Audio LABS
  • Arturia + more
06Controllers
  • Softube Console 1 Channel MKIII
  • Softube Console 1 Fader MKIII
  • Softube Flow Studio
  • Yamaha CC1
  • Native Instruments S88 MKII
  • ROLI Lumi Keys Studio Edition
  • IK Multimedia iRig Keys 25
  • Audnic ExC-3 expression controller
  • Heritage Audio RAM 2000
07Amp simulation
  • Kemper Profiler Amp Rack Edition
  • Kemper Profiler Remote
08Instruments
  • Alesis Strike Pro SE drum kit
  • PRS McCarty 594 electric guitar
  • Ibanez SR305EB 5-string bass
  • Stentor Student I viola
  • Aerodrums 2 kit
  • Telepathic Instruments Orchid
09Studio & utility
  • Zaor Miza X2
  • Zaor Miza Rack 16 MKII
  • Redco R196-D25PG Bantam patchbay
  • Signex CPT96 Bantam patchbay
  • Aston Swift Shield & Halo Shadow
  • Furman M10xE
  • Samson S-Direct Plus stereo DI
  • Gravity MS 4322 stand
  • Stagg MXS-A1 stand
  • Cordial cables & Neutrik plugs
10Workstation
  • Macbook Pro M4 Max 48GB
  • UGREEN Revodok Max Thunderbolt 5 Dock
  • UGREEN NAS DXP4800 with 48TB Western Digital Red Pro Storage

05 Good company

Better together.
Always.

A few words from artists and collaborators I’ve had the pleasure of working with.

Nikos has impressive attention to detail and we realised when we worked together for a Manchester Festival set. When we announced a big UK tour, it made sense to ask Nikos to come with us on the road. Again his attention to detail and work ethic was second to none and, every night, we would go on stage with every confidence in our sound out front! Announcing a second big UK tour and it was a no brainer for the band to get Nikos on board again! Nikos delivers every time and never lets us down! A great guy who is always positive and fun to have around!
Geoff MurphyGuitarist / Composer · Call Me Amour
Nikos is the most talented / easygoing sound engineer I have ever met in all of my years in the music industry. For Nikos, it is clear that live sound is a passion for him. We have played many different venues with many different desks. However, since working with Nikos we have never had any issues or been unhappy with our sound both on stage and off stage. We will continue to work with him and would recommend anybody to use him.
Alex FearnLead singer / Guitarist · Diamond Days
Nikos is one of the most professional and reliable sound engineers and videographers I have worked with. I have collaborated with him on various projects and live performances over the past 10 years. He has a passion for live music and sound and is really easy to work with. Nikos is very open to feedback and always goes the extra mile to ensure I am happy with the results of each project or performance. He is a great musician and sound engineer, and I am really glad I met him through a live gig. We have created many exciting things together!
EiriannaArtist · Vocalist · Performer

06 In brands we trust

  • Steinberg
  • Universal Audio
  • Midas
  • Slate Digital
  • Cordial
  • Furman
  • Cubase Pro
  • SpectraLayers Pro
  • Heritage Audio
  • Plugin Alliance
  • Softube
  • Soundtoys
  • SoundID Reference
  • Audio Modeling
  • AKG
  • Ferrofish
  • Swissonic
  • ADAM Audio
  • WesAudio
  • Solid State Logic
  • Bart HRK
  • IGS Audio
  • Sonnox
  • Audeze
  • Spectrasonics
  • EastWest Sounds
  • Mastering The Mix
  • Safari Pedals
  • Kemper Profiler
  • Impact Soundworks
  • IK Multimedia
  • iZotope
  • Arturia
  • Eventide
  • u-he
  • Paul Reed Smith
  • Native Instruments
  • BABY Audio
  • MOTU
  • Teletone Audio
  • Neutrik
  • Signex
  • Audix
  • Heavyocity
  • Westwood Instruments
  • Toontrack
  • Audio Ollie
  • AVA Music Group
  • Gravity
  • Modalics
  • Aston
  • Spitfire Audio
  • Sennheiser
  • Rode
  • Shure
  • LD Systems
  • Alesis
  • Ibanez
  • ROLI
  • Redco Audio
  • TLAudio
  • Behringer
  • IsoAcoustics

08 Your next move

Tell me what
we’re making together.

Got a project, a question, or just a sound you’re chasing? Send me a note and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

contact@waveformstudio.co.uk

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