My guest is Grammy-Winning producer, engineer, and mixer Matt Wallace. This is Matt's second appearance on the show, originally appearing on WCA #046. He has worked with Faith No More, Maroon 5, O.A.R., Dio, Tank and The Bangas, Replacements, Eric Gales, 3 Doors Down, Andy Grammer, Blackberry Smoke, Ludo, Train, Blues Traveler, Satchel, Mushroomhead, and I Prevail.

In this episode, we discuss:

Status since the last episode
Difficulties in the industry
Challenges with ATMOS Legacy Mix
ATMOS and Apple, WTF?
Crushing it with ATMOS
Smart Speakers
Moving Towards the Future
What kept you in the business?
If you build it, they will come
Keeping low overhead
Musician first, construction second
Importance of Alternative Income
Staying Visible in the business
"Prodixing"
Band performance quality
ProTools - No need for those pesky chops
Studio Deluxe
Vibe is more important than gear
Studio space influences performance
Leaving the Bay Area
LA is the best place to make a record

Matt's Rant: Managing Your Money

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Matt Wallace
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #401 with Matt Wallace - Staying Visible in the Business, Crushing it with ATMOS, Keeping a Low Overhead, and the Importance of Alternative Income