Working Class Audio

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 TruthLinks and Show NotesJavi on InstagramCredits 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 WorkLinks 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 PathLinks 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: PatienceLinks 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: NetworkingLinks 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 2024Links and Show Notes David's Site Pablo Muniguia on WCA Kevin Becka on WCA Blue Zones Gut Biome 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 WithLinks 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 PlateLinks 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: PersistenceLinks 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 HumbleLinks 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 Advice from De Niro 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