Phillip Young

With more than 20 years of experience as an audio engineer and musician, Phil Young is a top collaborator in Des Moines, Iowa’s music scene, with more than 200 Midwest artists in his portfolio.

Phil studied at the Los Angeles Recording School and cut his teeth at the acclaimed Nightbird Studios in West Hollywood, where he worked with Noah “40” Shebib, Lil’ Wayne, Carrie Underwood, John Oates, Green Day, and more world-renowned acts.

In 2010, Phil came home to Iowa to help cultivate the burgeoning Midwest music scene, running Wabi Sound from his home studio and working as Head Engineer at Sonic Factory Studios. He is now the Head Audio Engineer at Trilix Studios, a state-of-the-art recording studio and video production facility in Des Moines, Iowa.

AWARDS

2023 Upper Midwest Regional Emmy for "Wooden Sword" by Addilyn Erica
2023 Iowa Arts Council Grant: Zap Tura: Adaptasia LIVE
2017 Des Moines Music Coalition Backstage Ball

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LEVEL-UP THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE

Recording

Whether it’s tracking your album in the studio or recording your live set at the venue or practice space, acoustic singer-songwriters to full multi-member ensembles, Phil brings out the highest quality of your unique sound.

Mixing

Recording

Jazz. Metal. Pop. Punk. Phil has experience with almost every genre of music and can mix your recorded album or EP to capture the best version of your creative vision.

Mastering

Recording

Mastering

With mastering experience in both the analog and digital realms, Phil blends timeless technology with cutting edge innovations to fine tune your single, podcast, full length album, or EP.

TRILIX STUDIO

An Immersive Sound Experience

Trilix Studio, a 3,400-square-foot creative production facility in Des Moines, was born out of a passion for music that moves you and storytelling that heals you. Phil worked directly with Russ Berger Design Group and Sweetwater Integration to bring the studio to life.

The result is the most refined sound experience in the Midwest with a flexible, easy-going studio environment that’s ideal for seasoned pros and up-and-coming musicians alike.

Dolby Atmos

Dolby Atmos technology transcends the experience of simply hearing a piece of music or a film’s sound effects. The pure depth and clarity of sound becomes part of you. Your appreciation for audio will be forever changed.

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