Podcast and studio of Grammy-Awarded producer & artist Leo Josefsson.
"I don’t believe in AI or automated services. I believe in creativity, human interaction and passion for music."
LEO JOSEFSSON / GRAMMY-WINNING PRODUCER
“I’m a producer based in Stockholm, Sweden. I specialize in producing, mixing and mastering electronic pop, dark pop, edm and indie music. My passion for analogue and vintage synths combined with my rack of analogue outboard has become a part of my trademark.”
In his early career (2001) Leo teamed up with Pat Reiniz and produced “Cotton Eye Joe 2003” with Rednex and soundtrack for the movie “Barnyard” (Paramount Pictures). He was awarded with a Grammy (Swedish Grammis) for his work with Nassim Al Fakir in 2023. He also produced the official version of the mega viral phenomenon “Gegagedigedagedago” that made Rednex the worlds most streamed artist in the world in 2024 (!).
Leo was teamed up with Oscar Holter (The Weeknd, Coldplay, Pink, Katy Perry) at Capitol Records/Universal to develop acts like The Pusher, Alex Saidac, Robin Stjernberg. He produced and wrote the underground hit “In My Head” by Tilly & Elliphant (2013).
Leo is a luminary of the Stockholm electronic scene with the bands Unify Separate, Lowe and Statemachine, whose work has been recognised with several Scandinavian Alternative Music Awards, including Best Newcomer, Best Live Act, Best Song and Best Album.
Studio 1
Award winning Hybrid Workflow
// Record / Produce / Mix / Master
My workflow combines signal chains that use both digital (software) and analog outboard gear. I favor and frequently use plugins from FabFilter, Universal Audio, Softube, Plugin Alliance, iZotope, and SSL, among others.
Hardware is most commonly used during tracking and recording, while plugins and software are particularly useful during the mixing process. I often combine them by inserting analog outboard gear on individual tracks, stems, buses, and the mix or master bus.
Dangerous Music System
Dangerous 2-BUS+
16-Channel Analog Summing Mixer with Selectable Analog Coloration.
Dangerous Compressor
Stereo VCA Compressor with Smart Dynamics and Transparent Performance.
Dangerous D-BOX+
Comprehensive Studio Monitor Controller with Integrated Summing Mixer.
Dangerous CONVERT-AD+
High-Resolution Stereo Analog-to-Digital Converter with Innovative Features.
Wes Audio ngTubeEQ
The WesAudio ngTubeEQ combines true analog tube warmth with modern plugin control. It delivers musical equalization, rich harmonic character, and full recall, making it a powerful tool for both mixing and mastering.
Wes Audio Titan
The Wes Audio Mix Buss is the ultimate mix bus for the hybrid studio.
The Ultimate 500 Series Mix Buss
The Wes Audio Mix Buss is the ultimate mix bus for the hybrid studio.
All of the Wes Audio products within this package are equipped with the “NG500” control protocol meaning each unit can be remote controlled, automated or recalled from your DAW! When housed within the Wes Audio Titan 500 series Chassis, these units can all be controlled by a single USB connection on the rear and audio from each of the 500 series units can be routed to and from the Wes Audio Caplyso AD/DA converter.
WesAudio _Rhea
Stereo Vari-Mu Tube Compressor with Digital Recall
WesAudio _Hyperion
4-Band Analog Parametric EQ with Digital Control.
WesAudio _Dione
Stereo VCA Bus Compressor with Modern Enhancements.
WesAudio _Prometheus
Passive Analog Equalizer with Digital Recall.
SSL Fusion
Fusion is an all-analogue 2U stereo outboard processor created for the modern hybrid studio. Fusion introduces five completely new analogue colouration tools designed to bring the perfect combination of added tonal character, weight and space to your mix bus or stereo stems, with the detail, warmth and finesse that only real analogue circuits can provide.
The Rack (Additional processing)
Tegeler Schwerkraftmaschine
A high-end, digitally controlled analog vari-mu compressor with plugin integration. It offers a range of classic compression styles—from vintage glue to punchy modern dynamics—while letting you control everything from your DAW.
Tegeler Vari Tube Compressor
A dual-channel, fully analog tube compressor known for its smooth, warm compression. It excels on buses and masters, giving mixes depth, roundness, and a vintage vibe with modern reliability.
Neve 542 Tape Emulator
A 500-series module that brings classic Neve tape saturation to your signal chain. With adjustable saturation, “Variphase,” and low/high-frequency roll-offs, it’s perfect for adding warmth, cohesion, and analog richness.
Elysia xpressor 500
A versatile, clean-sounding 500-series stereo compressor with creative features like gain reduction limiting and negative ratios. Great on everything from drums to mix buses, offering precision and punch without color.
Elysia Karacter 500
A 500-series saturation box that ranges from subtle harmonic enhancement to full-blown distortion. It’s like a character channel in a box—ideal for adding grit, warmth, and stereo width.
Barefoot Footprint 01
The Barefoot Footprint01 is a 3-way active nearfield studio monitor designed for professionals seeking high-end performance in compact spaces.
Bettermaker Darth Limiter
Premium sound quality limiting and convenience of fast and precise recall and automation.
Bettermaker Darthlimiter offers, 100% analog signal path, plugin recall and automation within your project, frequency dependent saturation, MS processing and enhanced metering section.
Contact
Wnat to be a guest on my podcast “Under the Skin With…”? Send me a message below. 😉
I’d be happy to get my hands on your music — whether it’s production, mixing, or mastering. Let’s connect!
/ Best Leo
analog + digital = true
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Surbrunnsgatan 4, SE-114 27 Stockholm, Sweden