About Us
After recently relocating from Brisbane to Melbourne, Out with the In represents the work of Melbourne-based producer Hugh Middleton.
Hugh brings a wealth of experience as a producer, songwriter, and performer. He is the frontman and sole songwriter of the Brisbane trio Mid Ayr and has also performed as the lead guitarist for The Trouble With Templeton.
Since starting his professional production career in 2017, Hugh has already worked alongside some of Australia’s most esteemed producers, including Matt Redlich (Holy Holy, Ball Park Music, Emma Louise), Alex L’Estrange (Mid Ayr, These Guy, Big Bad Echo), and Sam Cromack (Ball Park Music). In addition to his collaborations, he has independently produced music for artists such as Hope D, Pipin, Asha Jefferies, and Jaguar Jonze.
With a background in both performance and songwriting, Hugh’s production style takes a holistic approach, carefully considering every aspect of a song—lyrics, structure, style, sounds, arrangement, and production—before crafting the final product. As a versatile multi-instrumentalist, Hugh is proficient in guitar, bass, keys, drums, and vocals.
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Equipment
Mic Pre Amps
10 x Neve 33115
2 x Neve 1081
4 x GML
4 x API 512c
2 x Chandler TG2
2 x JLM TG500
2 x Vintech 573
Outboard
1 x Unfairchild 670
1 x Tubetech CL1b
1 x Retro 176
2 x Distressors
1 x Fatso
1 x Al Smart C1
1 x Chandler Zener
1 x GML 8200 Eq
1 x SPL Transient Designer
2 x Hairball Blue stripe 1176
FX
EMT 240 Goldfoil
Roland 201 Space Echo
Eventide H3000 Ultra harmonizer
Sansui Spring Reverb
Microphones
Tube Mics
1 x Neumann U48
1 x Telefunken U48
1 x Telefunken U47
2 x Neumann M49
1 x Neumann KM56
2 x Chandler EMI Redd
1 x Lomo 19a19
Large Diaphragm Condenser
2 x Neumann U87
2 x Neumann U89
2 x Neumann Fet 47
4 x AKG 414
1 x Sony C37p
1 x Bock u195
Small Diaphragm Condenser
2 x Bruel and Kajer 4011
2 x AKG 451’s
2 x Calrec 1050
2 x Neumann 74
Ribbon
4 x Coles 4038’s
2 x Royer 121
1 x Royer 101
2 x AEA 92
1 x Rode NTR
Dynamic
1 x AKG d112
1 x AKG D12
1 x Audix D6
2 x Beyer m201
1 x Beyer m380
2 x Electrovoice RE20
3 x Sennheiser 421
2 x Sennheiser 441
6 x Shure SM57
4 x Shure SM7
Instruments
Keyboards, Synths, Piano
Welmar 1950s Baby Grand
Wurlitzer 200a
Fender Rhodes mk1
Hammond L100 with Leslie Cab
Farfisa VIP400
Roland Juno 106
Prophet 6
Nord Stage 4
Guitars
Gibson J-45
Martin D12
Fender Telecaster
Fender Telecaster Custom 72 (Lollar Pickups)
2 x Fender Stratocaster
various others
Bass
Fender J Bass
Greco Viola Bass
Ibanez 90s Bass
Amps
Fender Twin Reverb
Fender Hotrod Deluxe (90s USA)
Fender Band Master
Marshall JCM 800 + 4x12 with vintage speakers
Roland JC120
Vox AC30 Vintage wired
Vox AC30 head and cab (90s)
Ampeg SVT2 + 8x10
Fender Bassman 4 x10
