Working Class Audio

My guest is Engineer/Mixer, Studio Owner, and Live FOH Engineer John McBride, who many know as the man behind Blackbird Studios. John has worked with his wife, Martina McBride, Stevie Nicks, Dave Stewart, Take 6, Joss Stone, and Greta Van Fleet, to name a few. In this episode, we discussWichita, KansasJoe WalshParents Musical TastesThe 10 Best Years of Music Piano LessonsSave The MusicDissecting MusicThe Next Lennon and McCartneyChemistry MajorGetting Laughed at By The BankStarting a Sound CompanyAlways LearningParents House CollateralSelling to Clare BrothersHaving No DebtPositive Attitude James Brown to MetallicaRATT and the Birth of KYFOSmall World of TouringMoving to NashvilleGarth BrooksThe Golden RuleBuilding Blackbird StudiosRichard DoddVance PowellRolf ZweepMark RubelLuck in BusinessGretch Round BadgeInside BlackbirdTrina ShoemakerMatt's Rant: Investing in Yourself!Links and Show NotesInside BlackbirdBlackbird StudioBlackbird AcademyBlackbird RentalsCreditsGuest: John McBrideHost: Matt

My guest is engineer Orlando Torres based in Los Angeles. Orlando has worked with Abraham Laboriel, Joey DeFrancesco, Alex Acuña, Lee Rocker, and Kobe Bryant, to name a few. In this episode, we discussBorn in MexicoMexican and US CultureDiscovering the WalkmanLate Night Edgy TelevisionGuitar LessonsMulti Tracking with CassettesConstructionAudio SchoolRecording at Mom's HouseLearning the Techincal RopesFiguring It OutDitching an Office JobLove and Laughter StudiosMentorsDiversificationPlayback GigsEnjoying FamilyPermanent Job ConsiderationsIntroverts and ExtrovertsCoffee the Great ConnectorHelping OthersPutting Yourself Out ThereFinancesWorking from HomeLocal WorkMatt's Rant: Don't Be Afraid to Fail!Links and Show NotesOrlando's SiteAcornBettermentCreditsGuest: Orlando TorresHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Noam Levinberg, a mixing and mastering engineer in Tel Aviv, Israel. He has worked on various projects for Artlist.io, providing music for companies such as Netflix, Volvo, Stripe, Google, Adobe, Shopify, and Nike. He's also the owner and creator behind the plugins from Safari Pedals. In this episode, we discussTel Aviv and New JerseySibling CompetitionTeenage RecordingSupportive ParentsHanging Outside a StudioDreaming About StudiosEarning Your Place in the StudioRecording and Living in IndiaFluid Time in IndiaBuilding a Client Base Working RelationshipsMWTM RevalationsBuilding PluginsHaving KidsDiversificationMatt's Rant: Are You Running on Autopilot?Links and Show NotesSafari PedalsBaba Prasad WCA #281Noam's SiteCreditsGuest: Noam LevinbergHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

All of the guests for this episode were recorded on my recent trip to NAMM 2023. They include Producer/Engineer Garth Richardson, Igor Maxymenko from Audiomovers, Julie Tan from AEA, Momchil Shishkov (Momo) and Nick Georgiev from Antelope Audio, and Christian Scheuer from Soundflow.In this episode, we discussGarth RichardsonTalking Grace M908Garth's Real ReverbIgor Maxymenko from AudiomoversOmnibusTransmitterInjectJulie Tan from AEABuying AEATRP3RPQ3Momchil Shishkov (Momo) and Nick Georgiev from Antelope AudioATLAS I8 Speakers Orion InterfaceChristian Scheuer from SoundflowBounce FactoryStream DeckIzotope RX WorkflowsEucon IntegrationMatt's Rant: Talking ATMOSLinks and Show NotesGarth's SiteAudiomovers AEASoundflowAntelopeCreditsGuest: NAMM 2023Host: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Maria Elisa Ayerbe, a producer/engineer who has worked with MaryJ Blig, New Kids on the Block, and Kronos Quartet. In this episode, we discussBogota, ColumbiaFamilyMom in TelevisionWorking for PizzaDad Architect/Music LoverStudying MusicA Tiny AudienceEducationElectronically InclinedTeachingMTSUDealing with SexismMusic TheoryGetting BoredNeeding a NapDancing MusicLatin American CultureCommunity InvolvementDiversificationRunning a Record LabelWomen in AudioLanguagesUnderstanding CultureThe Listening ExperienceMatt's Rant: NAMM RecapLinks and Show NotesSouth Mountain MusicMarias SiteCreditsGuest: Maria Elisa AyerbeHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Shawn Dealey, Chief Engineer and ATMOS Mixer at Sweetwater Studios. Shawn has worked with Counting Crows, Animals As Leaders, Jared James Nichols, Propagandhi, Bones Owens, and The Weakerthans.In this episode, we discussMiddle of CanadaHockey and Punk RockDad's Road Case CompanyEarly Exposure to RecordingDrum Tech WorkLearning the Studio BusinessWork EthicTouringConnections and NetworkingRecording the Counting CrowsLeaving the RoadJoining Forces with a Studio CompetitorWorking for SweetwaterHandling Business FriendshipsRunning Sweetwater StudiosLynn FustonHaving a Steady GigMatt's Rant: SecurityLinks and Show NotesBig Deal Road CasesSweetwater StudiosCreditsGuest: Shawn DealyHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Producer/Engineer/Sound Designer/Editor/Mixing & Mastering Engineer Nicholas Messitte, who has done podcasting work for Amazon, ABC, iHeartRadio, NPR, and music work for Animal Adjective, Super City, Micah E. Wood, Leland Sundries, Pete Mancini.In this episode, we discussKidsHis Dad's Musical SideEarly Recording Discovering AudioBoss Recorder ExperimentsOceans Eleven Guitar CenterImagination and MixingCreating Opportunities For YourselfDrug Use and AbuseWorking from HomeDealing with OpportunitiesFinding Your ValueSpiritualityListserves and Getting WorkMoney and TaxesTheatrical PodcastsOpening DoorsKeeping it FunChatGPTMatt's Rant: Fear of Missing OutLinks and Show NotesNick's SIteCreditsGuest: Nicholas MessitteHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is mastering engineer Phil Feinman who has worked with Lauren Ruth Ward, Mae Martin, Guns N' Roses, Band of Horses, Butch Vig, and Weird Al Yankovic. Phil is also a part of the team at Infrasonic Sound.In this episode, we discussLong Island UpbringingMurphy's MusicUniversity of HartfordEntrepreneurial ParentsPlaying DrumsStudying ElectronicsWorking for TelefunkinCrime in ConnecticutMoving to Los AngelesWorking at East WestRunning a 40,000 SF SpotBedrock LATech WorkGrumpy Tech TheoryLosing SpaceTaking Care of StaffWorking for InfrasonicWorking at AKGCulture ChangeMicrophone TechnologyMasteringMatt's Rant: Tools for OrganizationLinks and Show NotesPhil on the Infrasonic SiteAsanaGoogle SheetsQuickbooks Self-EmployedCreditsGuest: Phil FeinmanHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Josh Rogosin, an accomplished audio engineer and producer who has worked with a wide range of renowned bands and musicians. With an extensive background at NPR, Josh is best known for his outstanding work on the Tiny Desk Concerts series.In this episode, we discussGrowing up in Hollywood4 Track AmazmentMove to New HamshireActing in TheaterCulture DifferencesRejecting Stage LifeMusical Theater SoundNPRWorking Analog at RadioApprenticing in New YorkRadio ExpeditionsLeaving Theater SoundFulltime PositionWorld TravelVoodoo Signal Flow & RoutingGetting Laid OffMarket Place in LARecording Tiny Desk ConcertsShotgun MicsThe Mechanics of Tiny DeskRecording Music with Field RecordersNPR Pay RatesUnionBlue Man GroupMatt's Rant: Connecting with OthersLinks and Show NotesTiny DeskCreditsGuest: Josh RogosinHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Liverpool-based Producer/Studio Owner/Composer Stephen Cole, who has worked with Ex-Easter Island Head, Bonnacons of Doom, Lonesaw, a.P.A.t.T., /Sainsbury's, Nokia, City Council.In this episode, we discuss Liverpool4 TrackData CassettesPrank CallsSlayerRecycled MagazinesMini DiskAmbient Noise CoreSelf SufficiencyCommunity StudioAudio MoversStudio In a ChurchStudio GBuying GearReinvesting In the StudioMusic 24/7Matt's Rant: Checking Your WorkLinks and Show NotesStephen's StudioAnalog AddictsAudio MoversCreditsGuest: Stephen ColeHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Producer/Engineer Andy Reed, who has worked with Amy Petty, The Legal Matters, and The Verve Pipe; this is Andy's second appearance on WCA. In this episode, we discussCovid Era SurvivalRemote CollaborationChanges to GearMixing at Low VolumesWorking in Small MarketsAdvice to OthersOnline PresenceCommunication AdviceHealth ChallengesExerciseBusiness ChangesRunning a Commercial Home StudioMatt's Rant: Keeping Your Foot on the GasLinks and Show NotesWCA #130 with AndyAndy's SiteCreditsGuest: Andy ReedHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Mixer J Clark, who has mixed for Madame Gandhi, Elle King, Cautious Clay, and Jennifer Lopez. J is also a member of the Infrasonic Sound team. In this episode, we discussBorn in IndianaMinneapolisSeattleHeadbangers BallSkateboardingTouringKenny G The Clarinet IncidentAmerican Punk RockPlaying in BandsRecording SchoolPost Production Sound DesignATMOS & Sony 360Short SightednessWorking for InfrasonicWork/Life BalanceFinancesMatt's Rant: Keeping Your CoolLinks and Show NotesJ's SiteJ on InstagramJ at InfrasonicCreditsGuest: J ClarkHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Producer / Mixer Brett Bullion, who has worked with The Bad Plus, Margaret Glaspy, Low, and Bad Bad Hats. This is Brett's second appearance on the show; he originally appeared on WCA #147. In this episode, we discussHome Mix RoomBefore Covid/After Covid (BC/AC)AcousticsTreatment vs. Sound ProofingGetting WorkMax MSPPlaying GamesThe Finances of AudioCareer ManagementMinneapolis Music SceneTraveling for WorkMWTMEmulationBudgetsExpectationsRemote MixingDeep GlennsIn the Box vs. Out of the BoxBuying HabitsMatt's Rant: TransparencyLinks and Show NotesBrett's Deep Glenns ProjectThe Money BookBrett's SiteCreditsGuest: Brett BullionHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Producer/Engineer, Singer-Songwriter & Media Composer Pete Droge. Pete has had a diverse career as a solo artist and producer, working with Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam and Chris Ballew of The Presidents of the United States of America. He's had movie cameos and hit songs. Produced, engineered, and mixed national broadcast ads. Composed, produced, engineered, and mixed scores for three feature films and several shorts, including Sam Jones' "Miles to Go Before I Sleep" for Showtime. He's also had Film and TV placements, including Dumb & Dumber, Zomblieland, Grey's Anatomy, Nashville, and many more. He's also a member of the band The Thorns with Matthew Sweet and Shawn Mullins.In this episode, we discussCassette MachinesMoving AroundDad's Group HomesWashington StatePiano LessonsGuitarMarch of CrimesSeattle Punk Rock25th HourMellow VibeGoing SoloBoombox MultitrackingMike and Stone from Pearl JamBrendan O'BrienCompingLearning Recording as an ArtistSouthern TracksSurvivingHow Music is MadePlaying

My guest is Engineer/Mixer Evan Bakke, who is the chief engineer and studio manager at Power Station New England. Evan has worked with Jake Huffman, Prince, Chuck Leah, and Sam Nitsch.In this episode, we discussMinneapolis SuburbsProduction SchoolWorking with FluffJim Scott InfluenceLiving in His CarBouncing Around Moving to BoliviaRecording in Che Guevara's HouseTrying out NashvilleWorking for PrincePower Station New EnglandStudio Manager DutiesRecording in ConnecticutWork/Life BalanceMatt's Rant: CollectivesLinks and Show NotesEvan's SitePower Station New EnglandCreditsGuest: Evan BakkeHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Producer/Mixing/Mastering Engineer Kevin Paul who has worked with Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, David Bowie, Depeche Mode, Goldfrapp, and Paul Simon.In this episode, we discussGrowing up in LondonPirate RadioHip Hop CultureDJingLearning Signal FlowWorking for a Sleaze BagKonk StudiosLesson LearnedWorking Long HoursCooking AnalogiesMuteArchivingBoy to ManGetting into the ChairWorking with Nick CaveWorking at Abbey RoadSurround MixingWorking RemoteEducation WorkKevin's PodcastMixing Challenging TracksKnowing Your ValueUK Studio HealthRevamping Audio EducationMatt's Rant: Freelance ChallengesLinks and Show NotesKevin's PodcastKevin's WebsiteKevin's School CreditsGuest: Kevin PaulHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Producer/Engineer, Marine Corps veteran, and Purple Heart recipient "Greazy" Wil Anspach. Will has worked with Killer Mike, Jon Batiste, Vic Mensa, Zach de la Rocha. In this episode, we discussCoal Mining GrandfatherMusical MixturesJohn, The Piano PlayerMarine CorpMilitary TrainingIraq WarThe Slow Mover AwardProgressive Metal BandMeth Head EngineerSelling Tibetan RugsCRASHaving a ChildEast West HistoryInterviewing for an InternshipWorking at East West80 Hours a WeekMarriage and DivorceImpact of The Marine CorpMaking MistakesWorking FreelanceRobert CaranzaPersonalities in Rap and RockStepping OutsideCommunicationThose Tik Tok PostsThe Role of TrackingMatt's Rant: Keeping Your House in OrderLinks and Show NotesWil on Tik TokWil's WebsiteWil on InstagramCreditsGuest: "Greazy" Wil AnspachHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Mat Leffler-Schulman, a mastering engineer based out of Baltimore, Maryland, who has worked with Jon Batiste, will.i.am, Blondie, Gipsy Kings, The National Symphony Orchestra, and Ice Cube.In this episode, we discussFlooded BasementsDC SuburbsRunning a StudioSpousal Business PartnerMTSUHandling MoneyBusiness EntitiesErrors and OmissionsRow House StudioMoving OverseasThe Finances of Remote WorkMoving to MasteringThe Bartender AnalogyAnalog MasteringWorking from HomeWord of MouthOblique StrategiesMastering ProcessRatesLikes and Dislikes of Pro AudioWork/Life BalanceMatt's Rant: Holding the LineLinks and Show NotesMat's SiteOblique StrategiesCreditsGuest: Mat Leffler-SchulmanHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Raelynn Janicke, a mastering engineer and studio manager for Infrasonic in Nashville. Raelynn has worked with The Shins, Hematite, J.R. Carroll, Kayla Hall, Talia Stewart, and Bazookatooth. In this episode, we discussGrowing up in Selkirk, NYNew York HardcoreAlto Sax ChurchMoving to BostonComputer ScienceCrying in The BathroomA CapellaMoving to NashvilleBartendingReid ShippenGetting Hired by InfrasonicMastering and ManagingRunning a Mastering FacilityAbsorbing New InfoTraffic CopBeing Nice to PeopleBeing a Good HangCommunicationClient FocusBilling Practices in MasteringWork/Life BalanceStaying HealthyMatt's Rant: Personal Check InLinks and Show NotesInfrasonic SoundThe Sextants on BandcampLimitless with Chris HemsworthCreditsGuest: Raelynn JanickeHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Grammy Winning Producer Hugh Padgham who has worked with Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Sting, Genesis, The Police, XTC, and David Bowie. He's also well known for THE Gated Drum Sound on "In The Air Tonight." This is Part 2 of a 2-part interview.In this episode, we discussApproach to ProductionSteve LillywhiteTrust in ManagementProducer DifferencesThe Excess of the '80sComparing Eras of RecordingSuperior DrummerBudgets of OldMixing WorkflowHugh's Jazz LabelGearbox RecordsThe Analog SoundThelonious MonkBuddy RichThe Momentum of RecordingDigital RecordersRecording StingThe iPod's EffectHome Studio PhasePIL Metal BoxNot Cutting CornersFinances for the FutureDivorceGiving BackMatt's Rant: Saying YesLinks and Show NotesHugh's SiteGearbox RecordsHugh's Drum Pack for Superior DrummerPlease leave us a 5 Star Review!CreditsGuest: Hugh PadghamHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith