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My guest today is Producer/Engineer/Mixer Andy Nelson. Andy has worked on projects for Pain of Truth, 200 Stab Wounds, Fireworks, Primitive Man, Never Ending Game, Full of Hell, Dead in the Dirt, Gridiron, Harms Way, Weekend Nachos, and Inclination. Andy is also the guitarist of Weekend Nachos, Singer/Guitarist of Dust Muscle, and bassist of Like Rats, a self-described art education dropout and a former synthesizer tech. In this episode, we discuss Early Days Middle-Class Western Household School band Columbia College Getting Serious About Audio Recording Friends Pricing Music Industry's Challenges Financial Realities Postal Workers Imposter Syndrome Partnership with Pete Grossman Chasing Other Sounds Wedding Invitations Navigating Financial Waters Future Plans Financial Tips Matt's Rant: Pricing Links and Show Notes Bricktop Recording Weekend Nachos Credits Guest: Andy Nelson Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest today is Mix Engineer Fernando Reyes. Fernando has worked on projects for The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Bob Dylan, Aerosmith, Fabio Capri, ARIZONA, and Idina Menzel. He has also spent the last 7.5 years as Michael Brauers' assistant. In this episode, we discuss Lima, Peru Exposure to Computer Recording Early Recording Leaving Lima Challenging Cultural Norms PowerPoint Planning Ahead Therapy Full Sail Flying Solo Adulting Life in a Different Language Grandparents Spoiling Friends Alternaitves to School Electric Lady Studios General Assistant Michael Brauer Longevity Raising Questions Thrown Into the Deep End Doing His Own Thing Lessons Learned ATMOS New York to Miami Watering The Seeds Having Family Close Taking Meetings Building Community Management Matt's Rant: The Gear We Choose Links and Show Notes Fernando's Site Michael Brauer on WCA Credits Guest: Fernando Reyes Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest today is composer, producer, and engineer Lars Deutsch. Lars has worked with 88 Rising Accura Adidas Amazon Anthony Anderson (Transformers) Blacklist (Trailer) Brett Gelman (Stranger Things) Budweiser California Energy Upgrade CBS Conde Nast (featuring BTS, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Rihanna, Black Pink, Alicia Keys, ASAP Rocky and Dolly Parton, Chris Hemsworth, David Schwimmer, Jessica Chastain, Malin Akerman, Idris Alba, Hillary Duff, Scotty Pippen, Dwayne Haskins, Danielle Brooks, Kendrick Sampson and Billy Eichner) Epson FOX Flying Theater Mexico City Generali Ghostface Killah (Wu-Tang Clan) Intel IRKO Higher Brothers Honda Hyundai Ian McKellen (Lord Of The Rings) James Earl Jones (Darth Vader) Joji Kate Micucci (Scrubs, Big Bang Theory) Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid's Tale) Katie Melua Keith Ape Keke Palmer (Hustlers) Lewis Hamilton Magic Wands MBL Mercedes Neckermann Niki Nowness (Louis Vuitton) Oreos Palm Springs Film Festival Patrick Williams Paul Alexander Juutilainen Philip Rivers (NFL quarterback) Philips Rachel Shelley (Deep State) Red Bull Rich Brian Ruinart Stephen King's The Passenger Tencent The Martian (trailer) The Masked Singer Toyota Voices for Children VW Wink Martindale (Tic-Tac-Dough) In this episode, we discuss Heavy Metal and Soccer Classical Music Excited About Guitar Studying in London Composition Audio Branding Impact Mixing Berlin German Stereotypes Love of Los Angeles Brute Force Network Working with Irko Mixing on His Own Prodixing Development Cash Flow Always Working Flagship Projects Pricing Voice Doubles Credits Revisions Matt's Rant: Always Be Learning Links and Show Notes Lar's Site Credits Guest: Lars Deutsch Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest today is Grammy-winning producer/mixer/finisher Ken Lewis. Ken has worked on projects for BTS, The Old Kanye, Taylor Swift, and David Byrne. In this episode, we discuss Working from Ohio Playing Guitar at 10 Basement Records at 16 Berklee College of Music Parents Support Go Getter Attitude Talent is the Entry Moving to New York Getting Mugged Soundtrack Studios Interning Etiquette Specializing Cancelling Vacations Working From Home Leaving New York Producing Remotely Being Perceived as Too Expensive ATMOS Running A Little Factory Having Open Heart Surgery Getting More Rest Make More Money Than You Spend Money Press Mixing Night Matt's Rant: Reflecting on Mark Rubel Links and Show Notes Mark Rubel WCA #034 Ken's Site Mixing Night Credits Guest: Ken Lewis Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest today is Grammy-winning engineer Brendan Dekora, who has worked with Nine Inch Nails and Steven Wilson. In this episode, we discuss Sibling Music Taste Marching Snare Attraction to Audio Parents Support CRAS What You Put In Moving to LA Runner Blues Paying People in Outboard Gear Building a Portfolio Raising Your Rates Charging What You Are Worth Assistants on the Phone East West/Cello Having the Courage to Say Yes Wearing the Right T-Shirt Being Ready for the Gig Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Winning a Grammy Focusing on Mixing Working From Home Recalls ATMOS Matt's Rant: The Bigger Picture Links and Show Notes Brendan's Site Brendan's Podcast Credits Guest: Brendan Dekora Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest today is Pete Grossman, Producer/Engineer/Mixer/Mastering Engineer and owner of Bricktop Recording in Chicago, Illinois. Pete has worked with Veil Of Maya, Inclination, Frail Body, Gates to Hell, and Weekend Nachos. In this episode, we discuss Library Research Playing Guitar Upside Down Guitar Lessons Jazz Band Columbia College Family Building Family Business Studio Building Contractor Pricing Isolation Word of Mouth Low Overhead Property Taxes Local Hardcore and Metal Calendar Management Covid Accommodating Clients Remote Work 18 Years of Business Balancing Family Growing Financially No Console Future Studio Plans Chicago Recording Studios Matt's Rant: Business Continuity Links and Show Notes Pete's Studio Bricktop on Instagram Credits Guest: Pete Grossman Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest today is Producer/Engineer/Composer/Mixer Richard Carrasco, who runs FullWave Studios in Eastvale, California. In this episode, we discuss South Los Angeles Weekend Cleaning Middle Child Playing Guitar Community College Electrical Engineering Degree Punk Rock GODSNATAS Creating a Label Book Your Own Fucking Life Electro Magnetics US Navy Freelance Recording Garage Studio New Studio Construction Job Flexibility Haverstick Designs Lame Contractors Taking Over Construction Sync Libraries Creating Clinics Live Instruments for Libraries Matt's Rant: Update on School Links and Show Notes Fullwave on Haverstick Designs Site Fullwave Studios Site Richard on Instagram Credits Guest: Richard Carrasco Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest today is audio engineer Javi Bañuelos, who has worked with Kayla Von Der Heide, Manantial de Fuego, Daise. , and Kiki Diago, Dreamlover. In this episode, we discuss Victorville, CA Tchad Blake South Bay Hawthorne, CA Sibling Influence Drumming/Playing in Bands Old School Parents Work Ethic Demos to Records Mix with The Masters Losing Sleep Pricing Payment Plans Dayjob Balancing The Railroad Communication Hearing Protection Growing the Audio Biz ATMOS Sonos Audeze HEDD Home Studio Family Dynamic Roommates and Neighbors Word of Mouth Being an Introvert Keeping the Family Happy Justifying Purchases Matt's Rant: The Cold Hard Truth Links and Show Notes Javi on Instagram Credits Guest: Javi Bañuelos Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
WCA Live from the PMC Booth at NAMM 2024. My guest is Andrew Scheps. Andrew is a mixing and recording engineer, producer, and record label owner in the United Kingdom. Andrew's work with various artists includes Green Day, Low Roar, Adele, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Hosier, My Brightest Diamond, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Jay Z, and Black Sabbath. In this episode, we discuss Structure of The Day Andrew Talks to Awesome People Carrots and Celery Imposter Syndrome Not Living in LA Mixing Remote Soundflow Other Professions Mailbox Money Selling Gear Shopping for Gear ATMOS Steve Genewick Greg Penny Room Simulation/Virtualization Self Promotion Q&A Memphis Recording Scene Diversification Matt's Rant: Getting to Work Links and Show Notes PMC Andrew on Instagram Andrew on WCA #009 Andrew on WCA #300 Credits Guest: Andrew Scheps Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
WCA Live from the PMC Booth at NAMM. My guests, Steve Genewick (Paul McCartney, Robert Cray Band, Mary J Blige ) and Brad Wood (Liz Phair, Veruca Salt, Smashing Pumpkins) talk all about ATMOS. In this episode, we discuss State of ATMOS 2024 Headphones and Speakers Home Setups DIY Aspects Economics of ATMOS Stereo Rebuilding Catalog and Front Line Work Artist's and ATMOS Tracking for ATMOS The Naysayers Consumer Electronics Stereo and ATMOS at the Same Time Delivery Smaller Rooms Matt's Rant: Charting Your Own Path Links and Show Notes PMC Brad on WCA #095 Brad on WCA #280 Steve on WCA #070 Steve on WCA #324 Brad's Site Steve's Site Credits Guest: Brad Wood & Steve Genewick Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest is Grammy-winning recording & Mixing Engineer Brian Vibberts, who has worked on projects for Chick Corea, Michael Jackson, Disney, and Metallica. In this episode, we discuss Portland, CT School Band Chorus Buying Vinyl Early Recording Experience NASA Shuttle Challenger Accident Switching Majors Berklee College of Music Asking to Be Paid Parents Business DJ Business Right Track Recording Learning Everyday Cardboard Patch Bay The Hit Factory Getting Fired Sony More Skills Building Confidence Bruce Swedien Being Diverse Moving to Los Angeles Over Qualified Home Studio Navigating LA Joining Groups Networking Working From Home Dinosaurs Opportunities Star Trek Matt's Rant: Patience Links and Show Notes Brian's Site Brian on Instagram Credits Guest: Brian Vibberts Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest is Luke Argilla, a Grammy-nominated Mixer / Music Producer. Luke has worked on projects by Wu-Tang Clan, Summer Walker, and Slauson Malone 1, plus he's a member of the famed Drum and Bass Group Bachelors of Science. In this episode, we discuss Bay Area Raised Playing Guitar at 11 Punk Rock Music Communications Academy Hip Hop Snowboarding Dr. John Barsotti Analog at SF State Working in Tahoe Deciding on College The Eureka Moment Drum and Bass Music Bachelors of Science IATSE Local 16 Union Dolby Labs Working in ATMOS ATMOS in Nightclubs Adventures in Freelancing Splitting Time between LA and SF Importance of Family ATMOS in an Apartment Getting Work Matt's Rant: Networking Links and Show Notes Luke's Site Blinq Digital Bix Card Credits Guest: Luke Argilla Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest is a Grammy-winning mixer/engineer, David Rideau, who has worked with Janet Jackson, Marcus Miller, Earth Wind and Fire, George Benson, Juan Gabriel, and Boney James. In this episode, we discuss The Louisiana Connection Growing up In Phoenix Audiophile Dad Mom's Musical Family ASU Social/Psych The Scully Tape Machine Arizona State Fair The US10 Freeway Audio Workshops West Lake Pro The Car Wash Session Mentoring by Bruce Swedien 80 hour Weeks All About Relationships The Wisdom of Jam and Lewis Recording in Denmark All Over The Map Not Being Extravagant Mixing at Home Staying in the Box ATMOS Janet Jackson ATMOS Work Stems vs Tracks No Mobile Rigs Matt's Rant: Examining the New Year 2024 Links and Show Notes David's Site Pablo Muniguia on WCA Kevin Becka on WCA Credits Guest: David Rideau Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest is a seven-time Grammy Award-winning Recording and Mixing Engineer, Record Producer, and Director of Music Recording and Scoring at Skywalker Sound, Leslie Ann Jones. This is part 2 of a two-part interview. In this episode, we discuss Operating at a High Level Being Present in a Session Professionalism Mix Magazine Skywalker Sound George Lucas Surrounded by Greatness Knowing Your Limitations Being Open to Growth Riding Faders Institute for Recording Arts Be Yourself Finding Mentors Retirement Buying an RV The Importance of Travel Matt's Rant: Who You Spend Your Time With Links and Show Notes Leslie on Linkedin Leslie's Profile at Skywalker Sound Credits Guest: Leslie Ann Jones Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest is a seven-time Grammy Award-winning Recording and Mixing Engineer, Record Producer, and Director of Music Recording and Scoring at Skywalker Sound, Leslie Ann Jones. In this episode, we discuss Growing up in Beverly Hills Spike Jones PA Company ABC Studios Capital Studios Education Via Hi-Fi Mags Creating Cheat Sheets The Big Chair Danny Thomas's House Going to Rehearsals Playing with Cousins Doing Live Sound Self-Taught Path Contributing as an Engineer Tascam Half Inch 4-Track Sherwood Oaks Experimental College Enjoying a Challenge West LA Music Punching Above Your Weight The Automatt Fred Catero The Bay Area First Digital Recording Tony Williams The Great American Music Hall Freelancing Staff Recording Jobs Synching Machines Phil Ramone ISDN Matt's Rant: Taking Things off Your Plate Links and Show Notes Leslie on Linkedin Leslie's Profile at Skywalker Sound Credits Guest: Leslie Ann Jones Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest is Audio Engineer/Producer Jeanne Montalvo, who has worked with Ivy Queen, Making Movies and Ruben Blades, Flor de Toloache, and Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra, Bobby Sanabria, Renee Goust, Erni Lu, and Lucy Kalantari. In this episode, we discuss Dominican Republic Settling in New York Music in Household Classically Trained Distracted by Musicality Tendonitis Human Jukebox Georgia State Foreign Language Studies Studying in Barcelona Starting from Scratch Falling Asleep on Mackie Manuals What is a Buss? AES Paris Jim Anderson from NYU The BANNF Center Tanglewood Festival Opera Gig Doing Podcasts Live from Latino USA 24 Hour Engineer Classical vs Latin Music Recording Getting Work Being a Women in Audio Needs-Based Audio Gear Podcasting Matt's Rant: Persistence Links and Show Notes Jeanne on Linkedin Jeanne on Instagram Sara Carter WCA #194 Sara Carter WCA #382 Steve Jobs Video #1 Steve Jobs Video #2 Credits Guest: Jeanne Montalvo Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest is the return of Grammy Nominated producer/engineer Ryan Ulyate, who has worked with Tom Petty, George Harrison, Traveling Wilburys, Mick Fleetwood & Friends, and ELO. Ryan has jumped through the "Imaginary Glass Window" to create a solo record, which we discuss in this episode. In this episode, we discuss The Tom Petty Catalog Making a Solo Record Planning for ATMOS Taking on a Different Role The Imaginary Glass Window Difficulty in Writing Lyrics California Song Putting Things Together Mastering with Romanowski The ATMOS Mercedes 1973 Instrumentation Recording Steve Ferrone Getting Nominated for a Grammy ATMOS Downloads Lessons for Audio Pros Who Write Blu-Ray The Japanese Market Being Aware of Audio Trends Creature of Habit Matt's Rant: Staying Calm, Staying Humble Links and Show Notes Ryan on WCA #378 Michael Romanowski on WCA #309 Ryan's Record on Immersive Audio Album Ryan's Record on Apple Music Ryan's Site Credits Guest: Ryan Ulyate Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest is Musician, Mixing Engineer, and mobile Music Producer Ady Parzentney from Hit The Road Music Studio. Ady has traveled in a mobile recording studio for five years, supporting local artists. During the pandemic, he stayed two years in Morocco with his life partner Kasia, and together, they created over 40+ Singles, Music Videos, 2 LPs, and 6 Live Shows to keep the music up and running. As a music producer, he has worked with Nani Noam Vazana, Mehdi Nassouli, and Karim Ziad, who plays with bands like Snarky Puppy, Lala Tamar, Omri Mor, and many more. In this episode, we discuss Born in Poland Raised in Germany Playing in Punk Bands Living in the Rehearsal Room DNA and Music Pure Magic Through Music Working Young Parental Acceptance Hit The Road Music Studio Recording at 13 Bad Studio Experience Walking Your Path Expanding Musical Horizons Seeing the Sun Recording in Morocco The Yes Moment Van as Vocal Booth Creating Temporary Studios Car Maintenance Working 16 Hours a Day Focusing on the Positive Dust and Gear Recording in the Desert Warren Huart's Support File Management Reaper Writing a Book Location Recording Hiring a Business Coach Exploring Los Angeles BMG Beautiful Mistakes Music is Community Matt's Rant: Using What We Have Links and Show Notes Ady's Instagram Ady's Site Warren Huart on WCA Credits Guest: Ady Parzentney Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest is Paula Salvatore, VP of Client Relations & Studio Marketing, Universal Music Group. Paula has worked with Al Schmitt, Paul McCartney, John Mayer, Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones, Diana Krall, Phil Ramone & David Foster. She has worked 33 1/3 years in Capitol Studios/UMG Studios. Paula is featured in Dave Grohl's documentary "Sound City" as the Studio Manager in the 80s. She was instrumental in getting Al Schmitt a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the Capitol Records building. In this episode, we discuss The Rolling Stones Sewing Clothes The Fashion Path Kendun Studios First Job at a Recording Studio Rose Mann-Cherney Candace Stewart Sound City Capitol Studios Rental Furniture The Front Office Al Schmitt Women in Studios Basic Human Skills Supporting Clients Matt's Rant: Revisiting Saying No to Work Links and Show Notes Paula on Instagram Paula on Linkedin Capitol Studios Candace Stewart on WCA Al Schmitt & Steve Genewick on WCA Credits Guest: Paula Salvatore Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest is Producer/Engineer David Hughes, who runs Shine On Studio and has worked with The Mid-Whiskeys, Justin Fawsitt, and SaidTheAnimals. In this episode, we discuss Being the New Kid Love of California Sanyo Tape Recorder Recording Uncle Bootleg Tapes College Radio Station CMJ Saint Marys College Taking a Loan Opening His First Studio Working in Radio Driving Muscle Cars Studio in an Office Building Commercial Studio at Home Technology Getting Clients Unexpected Work via Networking Clients with Guns Learning Through Mistakes Ultrasonic Record Cleaning No Love for Guitar Center Origin of Shine On Matt's Rant: Repairs Links and Show Notes Shine On Studio Credits Guest: David Hughes Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest is a Grammy-winning Mastering engineer, Chris Athens, who has worked on projects for Coldplay, Blink 182, Coheed and Cambria, Drake, Rick Ross, and the Beastie Boys. In this episode, we discuss New York Upbringing Listening to Music Songs in the Key of Life Playing Instruments Badly Wasn't a Joiner Primitive Electronic Music Working at Sony Discovering Mastering Keeping His Mouth Shut Tape Librarian Learning in Reverse Reissues Fit for Mastering Moving into Mastering Working at Sterling Sound Tom Coyne's Assistant Heavy Hitters Chris Muth Regional Gear Starting Late Outworking Others Attended Hip-Hop Sessions Getting a Room at Sterling Tom Coyne's Influence A Girl from Texas Burn Out Moving to Austin Working From Home Building at Home Health Balance Refusing Attended Sessions Shootouts Having a Remote Rig Matt's Rant: Saving for Retirement Links and Show Notes Chris's Site Chris on Muso Betterment Vanguard Glenn Schick Episode Credits Guest: Chris Athens Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest is a Grammy-nominated Producer / Mixer / Writer Damian Taylor. Damian has worked with Björk, The Prodigy, Bomba Estereo, The Killers, Trust, Arcade Fire, and Odette. In this episode, we discuss Pan-Oceanic Worldly Parents Making Quick Friends Tough Older Brother Selling Books Door-to-door SAE Playing Multiple Instruments Live Electronics The Reactiable Playing with Björk Early Exposure to Recording Gun on the Console Exploring the Artist's World Knocking Down Dominoes Parenting and Producing Guy Sigsworth Kung Foo Films Pro Tools Mastery Stalling Out Studying Business Management Getting Your Own Gigs Planting Seeds GPS Management Build Your Production Breakthrough Controlling Your Narrative Matt's Rant: Practice, Practice, Practice Links and Show Notes Damian's Site Credits Guest: Damian Taylor Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest is a Recording/Mixing Engineer and Educator, Mike Senior. Mike has been a Sound On Sound magazine contributor for 20+ years (including 65 Mix Rescue columns), Author of Mixing Secrets & Recording Secrets books, Author of The Mix Review production critique blog, and Host of the web's most extensive free multitrack download library for mixing students/teachers. In this episode, we discuss Classically Trained Windsor Castle Boys Choir High Powered Education Emotional Breakdown Tanglewood Festival Concertos with Yo Yo Ma Desire to Record Himself Roland VS880 Busking Studio in Wimbledon Sound on Sound Academic PTSD Residential Studio Work Moving to Cambridge Mix Rescue Project Studios Bobby Owsinski Moving to Germany Remote Recording Network for Gear Wearing Gloves Compressed Studio Path Being Diversified Reflecting on Past Work Avoiding Changing Platforms Matt's Rant: Talking You Out of a Building a Studio Links and Show Notes Radial Catapult Link to all things Mike Senior Credits Guest: Mike Senior Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest is the legendary manager of East West Studios in Los Angeles, Candace Stewart. In this episode, we discuss The Importance of Brothers Substance Experimentation Growing up a Jock Amazing Parents Dad Survived Normandy Mom was Bipolar Talking Books at Dinner Dad worked for Lockheed Growing up in South Carolina Book Worm/Stoner Desire to Be A Diamond Cutter Geology Moving to California for Love Bartending The Two Hot Tamales Paula and Rose Studio Managers as Women Take One Experience in Hospitality Mike Clink Unsung Heros Good with Money Hotels with Technology Red Zone Studio Training Future Clients John Porter Sound Castle Buddy King Gangster Rap Collecting Guns Slash and GNR Tape Tug of War Firehouse Tina Clark Cello Drama Resignation Letter Height of Rock and Budgets East West Doug Rodgers Phillip Stark Historical Acoustics Bill Putnam Studio Advice Banks Drinks Community Plumbers and Electricians Loyalty Challenges Engineers and Producers as Clients Producer/Engineer Managers Integrity Book Before the Night Before Ryan Hewitt Treat Your Alum Well A&R Engineers as Pilots Broken System It's Not about you Matt's Rant: Expanding Our Experiences Links and Show Notes East West Studios Candace's Podcast Credits Guest: Candace Stewart Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest is Producer/Engineer John Pfiffner, who has worked with Geggy Tah, Mitch Easter, and Church Girls. John is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In this episode, we discuss North Carolina Mitch Easter REM Growing Up In Michigan Becoming a Southerner Atticus Finch For Dad Culture Shock Sanford and Son Southern Accents School Chorus Sister In Ballet MTV VHS Tapes Guitar Piano Regrets Great Teachers Smoke Breaks and Coffee Awareness of Recording Fostex X15 Tascam 246 James Brown Trying to Keep a Band Together Living in Atlanta Drinking Sweet Tea Playing Covers Playing with McKay Garner Bad Run of Tape Early Studio Lessons Learning Phase No Real Jobs Cover Bands College Radio & Hair Metal Dentist Office Studio Living Lean Magic in Musicians Feeling Isolated Susan Rodgers 1176 Knobs Mitch Easter John Keane Tape to ADATS to Pro Tools Planning Ahead Calendars Scott Solter Socioeconomics Matt's Rant: Credits Links and Show Notes John's Site Credits Guest: John Pfiffner Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest is Audio Engineer / Production Manager Abigail La Bianca, who has flown PA, done monitors, and front of house for various artists, including Lindsey Stirling, Sara Evans, and Phillip Phillips. In this episode, we discuss Jersey Driving Homeschool Isolated From People Dad's Studio Attic Mini Studio Strict Homelife Abusive Environment Culture Shock Socialization The Band Experience Stage Fright Adopting the Uniform Contemporary Music Center Loving Audio Women in Audio Discouraged to Be in Music Fighting Back Handtrucks Crushed Pelvis Podcast Editing Working for Clair Brothers Learning the Building Blocks Terrified of Driving Church in a Box Leaving in the Middle of the Night Working During COVID Casino Gig Moving to Nashville Studio Work The Dialect of Audio Tribes Nashville Challenges Going on Tour Quitting Over the Phone Life Changing Decisions Reflecting on the Past Embracing the Freelance Life Hanging PA Meyer Sound Rain killing boxes Handling Being Gone Building a Resume on Linkedin Networking Clashes of Personalities Personal Goals Matt's Rant: Home Rigs Links and Show Notes Abigail on Instagram Abigail on Linkedin Credits Guest: Abigail La Bianca Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest is Mastering Engineer, Producer, and Yung Priestess Anni Casella, who works with Kay peeri evie, Club Casualties, and does circuit design with Paul Reed Smith. In this episode, we discuss Engineer Parents Jaco and Crayons Audio Doula Making Soup Art and Consciousness Silas Brown and Peter Deneberg Mark Kenise Avalon EQ Paul Reed Smith 3 Dimensional Audio Muscle Shoals Time Domain Mastering Taking a Step Back Word of Mouth Don't Open a Studio Following Breadcrumbs Heba Kadry Building Microphones Being Autistic Looking for Opportunities Build Community Grocery Store Meltdown GAS Building Gear Tools for Making ART Apple Ear Buds Hearing Peoples Monitors Self Control Learning How To Listen Mics with Paul Smith Modding Apex Mics Less Crap in the Path Matt's Rant: Analogies Links and Show Notes Anni's Site Anni on Instagram Credits Guest: Anni Casella Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest is Grammy-nominated mixer/engineer Matt Hennessy. Matt has worked with R Kelly, Jay Z, Kanye West, Twista, The Legendary Traxster, Jamila Woods, PJ Morton, and G Herbo. In this episode, we discuss Illinois Upbringing Radio Shack The Walkman Playing Alto Sax Eye of The Tiger Berklee School of Music Interning The Reality of the Music Biz Changing Direction The Grind of School Back Street Boys Studio In Over His Head Cabrini Green Chicago Tracks Assembling Frankin-takes Transitioning to Pro Tools Being in Touch with RnB and Hip Hop Drug Dealers Washing Money Safe-Guarding Clients Work Thug Labels The Legendary Traxsta Being Literally Locked into the Studio Rebuilding the Client Base Being in Control of Your Building 6 Feet of Sewage Cognac Chicago Basements Albini and Tape The Village Business Model ATMOS Financial Philosophy Matt's Rant: Discovery Links and Show Notes Matt's Studio Site Credits Guest: Matt Hennessy Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest is Grammy-winning producer/mixer David Davis, who has worked on projects for PWNT, Izzy Bizu, Miguel, and The War on Drugs. In this episode, we discuss East Tennessee Upbringing Headbangers Ball and Mountain Dew Chicago Metal Shows Running from The Law White Zombie Hour Drive to School Going to CRAS LA Internships Roaches Moms Passing The Fantasy World of LA Being Grateful Great Radio Ocean Studios Runner Positions East West Climbing the Ladder Leaving East West Maintaining a Home Studio Fuzzy Sharks Fried Chicken Fireman Hipster Sleep Noise Creating Home Base Work/Life Production Not Getting Credit Matt's Rant: Audio Grownups Links and Show Notes David's Site Jaxsta Credits Guest: David Davis Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
My guest is Producer/Mixer/Engineer Ryan Hewitt, known for his work with The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blink-182, and Noah Kahan, among many others. Ryan last appeared on WCA in 2015 on WCA #023. In this episode, we discuss Reflecting on the Past The Red Hot Chili Peppers Keeping Things Fresh Enthusiasm for ATMOS Being Solution Oriented Management Decisions Taking Care of Business The Point System Lawyers Working During Covid Los Angeles Revisiting Analog Letting Go Upleveling The Optimist View Staying Focused Discipline Awareness Solution Oriented Thinking Infinite Possibilities Spare Mics Matt's Rant: The In-Between Moments Links and Show Notes Ryan's Site Ryan's First WCA Episode Huberman Lab (Mentioned in the interview) Credits Guest: Ryan Hewitt Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
