Phillip Young

With more than 20 years of experience as an audio engineer, mixer, and musician, Phillip Young is a collaborator in both the Midwest music and film communities. Over the course of his career he has worked with more than 200 artists and numerous filmmakers, crafting sound for records, films, and multimedia projects throughout the region.

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 other world-renowned artists. The experience provided a foundation in high-level recording and mixing that continues to shape his approach to both music production and cinematic sound.

In 2010, Phil returned to Iowa to help cultivate the growing Midwest creative community. He ran Wabi Sound from his home studio while continuing to work with artists and producers across the region, and later served as Head Engineer at Sonic Factory Studios.

Today, Phil is Head Audio Engineer at Trilix Studio, a state-of-the-art recording and post-production facility in Des Moines, Iowa. In addition to producing and mixing music projects, he works closely with filmmakers to shape the sonic identity of visual media. From sound design and editorial through final surround re-recording mixing, he delivers audio for streaming platforms and Dolby Atmos theatrical presentation.

His work now spans both music production and film post-production, blending a record producer’s ear with a cinematic approach to sound. Whether mixing an album or building the final mix of a film, Phil focuses on creating immersive audio that supports story, emotion, and atmosphere.

AWARDS

2025 Venice Film Festival Best Documentary on Cinema for Mata Hari
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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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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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.