Mixing with Headphones
with Metal Producers Christoph Wieczorek (Annisokay, Electric Callboy), Lasse Lammert (Alestorm) and Clemens Matznick (Guano Apes, Donots))
Producers Lasse Lammert and Christoph Wieczorek in a panel discussion moderated by Clemens Matznick, recorded live at MetalCon 2026 in Berlin
Join producers Lasse Lammert (Alestorm, Gloryhammer) and Christoph Wieczorek (Annisokay, Future Palace) for an entertaining and insightful panel discussion, moderated by Clemens Matznick, (Guano apes, Donots) recorded live at MetalCon 2026. Together, they explore the role of headphones in modern rock and metal production and discuss when—and why—they choose them over studio monitors in their everyday workflow.
The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including their favorite headphone models, headphones versus studio monitors, working while traveling, mixing in untreated rooms, room acoustics, translation, reference listening, and the challenges of making confident mix decisions outside of a professionally designed control room. Along the way, the panelists share practical tips, personal experiences, and plenty of stories from years of producing and mixing records.
Introduction by Kristian Kohle
Meet Clemens and Christoph
Meet Lasse Lammert
EQing headphones
When to use Headphones?
Crossfeed, Speaker and Room Simulation
Q/A with the Audience