NOAM LEVINGBERG ON MIXED TALKS - EPISODE 07

Welcome to this special episode of Mixed Talks, hosted by me, Manuel. In this in-depth conversation, we sit down with Noam Levinberg, founder and CEO of Safari Pedals, to explore the journey behind his innovative audio plugin company. From his early days as a mixing and mastering engineer to designing playful, high-quality plugins like Flamingo Verb, Camel Strip, and Gorilla Drive, Noam shares the story of how Safari Pedals came to life. He also gives insights into his design philosophy, the challenges of the competitive plugin market, and the company’s commitment to creativity and accessibility in music production. Whether you’re a music producer, engineer, or audio enthusiast, there’s plenty to learn and be inspired by in this episode. Safari Pedals Website: https://www.safaripedals.com 00:00 – Introduction 01:30 – Noam’s background in mixing & mastering 04:10 – Transition into entrepreneurship 06:20 – The birth of Safari Pedals 09:00 – Design philosophy: playful yet intuitive interfaces 12:15 – Signature plugins: Flamingo Verb, Camel Strip, Gorilla Drive 16:00 – Standing out in a competitive plugin market 19:05 – Creativity and accessibility in music production 21:40 – Emotional connection between artists and their tools 23:30 – Final thoughts & advice for producers and engineers