Working Class Audio

My guest is Los Angeles-based mastering engineer Nick Townsend. Nick loves cutting Lacquers and has worked on releases by Cheap Trick, Weezer, Iron Maiden, Bad Religion, Garbage, Dr. Dre, 2Pac, Grimes, and more. Nick works at Infrasonic Sound.In this episode, we discuss: Musical Household Stoner Rock Uncle Drums at Grandmas House Punk Rock Bands Catching the Recording Bug Community College Recording Program Pete Lyman Mechanical Side of the Brain Fishing Clay Shooting Outdoors Activities Interning Cutting Lacquers Cutter Heads Freelance Mastering Infrasonic Apollo Lacquers Fire Matt's Rant: Audio DegreesLinks and Show Notes Infrasonic Sound WCA #306 with Dan Baccigalupi WCA #261 with Dave Gardner  WCA #199 with Pete Lyman WCA #251 with Piper Payne Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro Credits Guest: Nick Townsend Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Daniel Rowland, Head of Strategy and Partnerships at LANDR, Co-owner of Immersive Mixers, Professor at MTSU, and audio engineer. Daniel has worked with Nine Inch Nails, Adrian Belew, Disney, Pixar, David Foster, Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Denzel Curry, Netflix, Fox, Flo Rida, Seal, and Phillip Glass. In this episode, we discuss: Playing Guitar Rehab vs. College MTSU Production Work Adrian Belew NOISE LANDR AI Mastering Linkedin Rejection of New Ideas Time Management The ATMOS Goldrush Matt's Rant: Things to Consider When Building a StudioLinks and Show Notes Daniel's Site Daniel on Linkedin Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro Credits Guest: Daniel Rowland 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 Mastering Engineer Mike Tucci, who has worked with Cory Henry, Living Colour, Doja Cat, Chris Brown, Young Thug, and Unstoppable Death Machines. In this episode, we discuss: Queens NYC Music in Heard Growing Up Playing in Bands Seeing the Value In Recording Studios Going to College Understanding Recording Masterdisk Howie Weinberg Moving o LA Moving Into The Box Not Depending on Other People's Gear Slow Magic Of LA Keeping a Simple Setup Working From Home Results Are The Only Thing That Matters Matt's Rant: Who is Professional?Links and Show Notes Mike on IG Mike on Soundbetter Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro Credits Guest: Mike Tucci Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Leff Lefferts making a return to WCA after his first appearance on WCA #101. Leff comes from a music recording background but has worked in film sound for the last 16 years at Skywalker Sound. He's worked as a Sound Effects Editor, Sound Editor, Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer, and Re-Recording Mixer on various movies, including, The Croods: A New Age, The Revenant, The Peanuts Movie, How to Train Your Dragon 2, and many more. In this episode, we discuss: Randy Thom Skywalker Sound ATMOS Telling Stories Roles in Film Sound Technology Changes  Content on Streaming Services Planning Your Life Music Industry vs Film Industry Watching the Credits Making Records for Enjoyment Financial Security UA Plugins Early Days of Pro Tools Bay Area Pro Audio Lore Matt's Rant: Being ProactiveLinks and Show Notes Leff on WCA #101 Leff's Email Leff on IMDB Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro Credits Guest: Leff Lefferts 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 engineer/mixer Rachael Moore. Rachael primarily works with T Bone Burnett and, as a result, has worked with Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, Elvis Costello, and Jessica Chastain. Rachael also has a hectic freelance schedule working around Nashville, where she is currently based. In this episode, we discuss: Early Years in Texas Getting Your Feet Wet at Full Sail Internship with Jacquire King Meeting Your Heroes Community of Success Dealing with Challenges Sound Emporium  Financially Making it Work Learning to Tune Pianos Thinking Outside the Box Working with T-Bone T-Bone Burnett  How You Make People Feel In a Session Do’s and Don’ts with T-Bone Freelancing  Home Studio  The Traveling Rig Dealing with Recalls Advice for the Up and Comers Financial Lessons As You Grow Think of income as a triangle The Value of Being a Good Human Being Matt's Rant: Sonic SpaceLinks and Show Notes Rachel Moore Instagram  Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro Credits Guest: Rachael Moore 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, studio owner, and archivist Steve Rosenthal. The man behind the Magic Shop in New York. Steve has worked on projects for Woody Guthrie, Les Paul, Blondie, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, and Erroll Garner projects. Part two of a two-part interview. In this episode, we discuss: Growing a Client Base Magic Shop History Roger Moutenot Ed Stasium The World Before Nirvana Studio Ownership Lessons Learned Running a Studio Sonic Highways Importance of Good Staff Ownership Style Getting Coffee for Rick Rubin NDA's The Dissolution of the Magic Shop The Impact of 9/11 Shifting to Restoration Ted Young Working with Blondie Lou Reed Reinventing yourself Nora Guthrie  DA-88s and ADATS MARS The Business of Restoration  Matt's Rant: BillingLinks and Show Notes Steve's website. Reto Peter on WCA Jessica Thompson on WCA Simple Invoices Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro Credits Guest: Steve Rosenthal 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, studio owner, and archivist Steve Rosenthal. The man behind the Magic Shop in New York. Steve has worked on projects for Woody Guthrie, Les Paul, Blondie, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, and Erroll Garner projects. Part one of a two-part interview. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in NY Getting Started on a Development Deal The Recording Institute of America Bad Cab Driver Turned Engineer Early Days at Atlantic Learning the "Atlantic Recording Way" Punching 16th Notes Skully 12 track Learning Business and Engineering Mentorship  Bathrobe Sessions Buying the Fixtures Otis Blackwell  Working in the Basement at A&R Records Buying a Studio in Manhattan  Living in Dreamland New Wave and Punk in the 80s Technology Informing Art Sonic Fashion Trends Alan Lomax  Sonic Cues The Plangent Process  The Magic Shop Building a Studio for Making Rock Records The Search for the Perfect Console Matt's Rant: BillingLinks and Show Notes Steve's website. Reto Peter on WCA Jessica Thompson on WCA Simple Invoices WCA on Instagram Matt on Instagram  Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Steve Rosenthal 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 Mixer, Engineer, and Producer, Carlos Castro. Carlos has worked with Shawn Colvin, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Luis Miguel, Shaila Durcal, and many others. In this episode, we discuss: Raised in Mexico City Family History in Music Falling in Love with Recording at 16 Full Sail Center  Dealing with Hypocrisy Bruce Swedien The Bigger Picture Learning from Bruce Understanding Sonic Personality Avoiding Paralysis from Analysis  Terry Howard  Experience at Ocean Way  Learning on the Night Shift Ocean Studios & Mama Joes Jerry Finn  Checking Polarity with Galaxy Audio Neve 5224 Compressors Building WaterSound Studios Built From the Ground Up Maintaining Relevance in the Market Bilingual Opportunities - Both language and cultural Advice for Up and Comers Matt's Rant: Well-built tools.Links and Show Notes Carlos Castro website Voyager 1 Documentary WCA on Instagram Matt on Instagram  Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Carlos Castro 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 Producer, Mixer, and Recording Engineer, Will Kennedy. Will has worked on projects for O.A.R., U2, Michael Franti and Spearhead, OneRepublic, The 88, B-52s, Jason Mraz, and many more. In this episode, we discuss: Early Life in Farmland Band Directors Berklee College of Music Behind the Scenes Person Ocean Way Nashville Allen Sides  Unintentional Tech Life is Short Moment  Right Track Recording Hard to Be Broke In New York Want work? Plan a Vacation Health Issues Back to Boston Harvard AV Department Moving to LA at 30 Ray Charles Enterprises Carl Beatty  Shady Work in Northridge David Bianco  Dave's Room  Matt Wallace  The Back Room Guy Working Well with Others Matters The Future of ATMOS Kali Audio  Affordable Atmos  JBL Intonato  The Love Shack Atmos Mix Matt's Rant: Paying it ForwardLinks and Show Notes Will's Site Matt Wallace on WCA Frank Fillipeti on WCA  WCA on Instagram Matt on Instagram  Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Will Kennedy 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 mixer, producer, author, and coach Bobby Owsinski. Bobby is the author of many books, including The Mixing Engineers Handbook; Bobby has also worked with many artists and companies, including Mick Taylor, Joe Houston, Rhino DVD, Forbes, Surround Pro Magazine, Adrianna Marie, and her Groovecutters. This is Bobby's second appearance on the show. In this episode, we discuss: Dolby Atmos 5.1 Surround Kludging Surround Tools Together The Mix Engineers Handbook Smart Plugins Dynamics Timing Self-Mastering Saturation Collecting Ideas Networking Clarity Matt's Rant: Random ThoughtsLinks and Show Notes Bobby's Books Bobby's Podcast WCA on Instagram Matt on Instagram  Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Bobby Owsinski Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith