Fi Roberts is a sound engineer, producer and musician based out of London, England, UK! In our conversation, Fi shares her journey; studying engineering at SAE, coming up in Strongroom studios and transitioning into freelance production and engineering. She goes deep on her approach to production, capturing piano, mixing, and working with artists. We also chat about her extensive use of automation, what building sample libraries is like, doubling down on herself, and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Fi at https://www.firoberts.com/aboutYou can follow Fi on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/fiayana/***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner has an awesome new mindfulness/business podcast for creative freelancers called "Thanks for Thinking." Click here to listen - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking !***The song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment is not yet released!"Double Pink" by And Is Phi***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tSubscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-downloadReferencesKatie Tavini - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/1/24/secret-sonics-081-katie-tavini-mastering-music-with-intentStrongroom Studios - https://www.strongroom.com/Tap Collective - https://www.instagram.com/tappcollective/Hanakiv - https://www.instagram.com/hanakiv/Noam Wallenberg - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-038-noam-wallenbergNative Instrument Una Corda - https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/keys/una-corda/Eventide Omnipressor - https://www.eventideaudio.com/plug-ins/omnipressor/Michael Brauer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_BrauerArturia tape plugin - https://www.arturia.com/products/software-effects/tape-mello-fi/overviewDaniel Silberman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/3/6/secret-sonics-135-daniel-silberman-driving-the-stereo-busAcustica Cream - https://www.acustica-audio.com/store/products/creamMatt Snell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/23/secret-sonics-060-matt-snellEvan Morgan - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/2/6/secret-sonics-131-evan-morgan-manifesting-intentFernando Lodeiro - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/1/1/secret-sonics-126-fernando-lodeiro-nurturing-relationships-in-the-studioConnor Salmoral - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/7/secret-sonics-049-connor-salmoralThanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coFollow along via social media here:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPodInstagram: www.instagram.com/secretsonics/ Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben