Working Class Audio

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 discussEarly DaysMiddle-Class Western HouseholdSchool band Columbia CollegeGetting Serious About AudioRecording FriendsPricing Music Industry's ChallengesFinancial Realities Postal WorkersImposter SyndromePartnership with Pete GrossmanChasing Other SoundsWedding InvitationsNavigating Financial WatersFuture Plans Financial TipsMatt's Rant: PricingLinks and Show NotesBricktop RecordingWeekend NachosCreditsGuest: Andy NelsonHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith  

My guest today is Mix Engineer Fernando Reyes, who has worked on projects for The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Bob Dylan, Aerosmith, Fabio Capri, ARIZONA, and Idina Menzel. Fernando has also spent the last 7.5 years working as Michael Brauers' assistant. In this episode, we discussLima, PeruExposure to Computer RecordingEarly RecordingLeaving LimaChallenging Cultural NormsPowerPointPlanning AheadTherapyFull SailFlying SoloAdultingLife in a Different LanguageGrandparents SpoilingFriendsAlternaitves to SchoolElectric Lady StudiosGeneral Assistant Michael BrauerLongevityRaising QuestionsThrown Into the Deep EndDoing His Own ThingLessons LearnedATMOSNew York to MiamiWatering The SeedsHaving Family CloseTaking MeetingsBuilding CommunityManagementMatt's Rant: The Gear We ChooseLinks and Show NotesFernando's SiteMichael Brauer on WCACreditsGuest: Fernando ReyesHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: 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 discussHeavy Metal and SoccerClassical MusicExcited About GuitarStudying in LondonCompositionAudio BrandingImpact MixingBerlinGerman StereotypesLove of Los AngelesBrute Force NetworkWorking with IrkoMixing on His OwnProdixingDevelopmentCash FlowAlways WorkingFlagship ProjectsPricingVoice DoublesCreditsRevisionsMatt's Rant: Always Be LearningLinks and Show NotesLar's SiteCreditsGuest: Lars DeutschHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: 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 discussWorking from OhioPlaying Guitar at 10Basement Records at 16Berklee College of MusicParents SupportGo Getter AttitudeTalent is the EntryMoving to New YorkGetting MuggedSoundtrack StudiosInterning EtiquetteSpecializingCancelling VacationsWorking From HomeLeaving New YorkProducing RemotelyBeing Perceived as Too ExpensiveATMOSRunning A Little FactoryHaving Open Heart SurgeryGetting More RestMake More Money Than You SpendMoney PressMixing NightMatt's Rant: Reflecting on Mark RubelLinks and Show NotesMark Rubel WCA #034Ken's SiteMixing NightCreditsGuest: Ken LewisHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: 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 discussSibling Music TasteMarching SnareAttraction to AudioParents SupportCRASWhat You Put InMoving to LARunner BluesPaying People in Outboard GearBuilding a PortfolioRaising Your RatesCharging What You Are WorthAssistants on the PhoneEast West/CelloHaving the Courage to Say YesWearing the Right T-ShirtBeing Ready for the GigTrent Reznor and Atticus RossWinning a GrammyFocusing on MixingWorking From HomeRecallsATMOSMatt's Rant: The Bigger PictureLinks and Show NotesBrendan's SiteBrendan's PodcastCreditsGuest: Brendan DekoraHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: 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 discussLibrary ResearchPlaying Guitar Upside DownGuitar LessonsJazz BandColumbia CollegeFamily BuildingFamily BusinessStudio BuildingContractor PricingIsolationWord of MouthLow OverheadProperty TaxesLocal Hardcore and MetalCalendar ManagementCovidAccommodating ClientsRemote Work18 Years of BusinessBalancing FamilyGrowing FinanciallyNo ConsoleFuture Studio PlansChicago Recording StudiosMatt's Rant: Business ContinuityLinks and Show NotesPete's StudioBricktop on InstagramCreditsGuest: Pete GrossmanHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: 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 discussSouth Los AngelesWeekend CleaningMiddle ChildPlaying GuitarCommunity CollegeElectrical Engineering DegreePunk Rock GODSNATASCreating a LabelBook Your Own Fucking LifeElectro MagneticsUS NavyFreelance RecordingGarage StudioNew Studio ConstructionJob FlexibilityHaverstick DesignsLame ContractorsTaking Over ConstructionSync LibrariesCreating ClinicsLive Instruments for LibrariesMatt's Rant: Update on SchoolLinks and Show NotesFullwave on Haverstick Designs SiteFullwave Studios SiteRichard on InstagramCreditsGuest: Richard CarrascoHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: 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 discussVictorville, CATchad BlakeSouth BayHawthorne, CASibling InfluenceDrumming/Playing in BandsOld School ParentsWork EthicDemos to RecordsMix with The MastersLosing SleepPricing Payment PlansDayjob BalancingThe RailroadCommunicationHearing ProtectionGrowing the Audio BizATMOSSonosAudezeHEDDHome StudioFamily DynamicRoommates and NeighborsWord of MouthBeing an IntrovertKeeping the Family HappyJustifying PurchasesMatt's Rant: The Cold Hard TruthLinks and Show NotesJavi on InstagramCreditsGuest: Javi Bañuelos Host: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: 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 discussStructure of The DayAndrew Talks to Awesome PeopleCarrots and CeleryImposter SyndromeNot Living in LAMixing RemoteSoundflowOther ProfessionsMailbox MoneySelling GearShopping for GearATMOSSteve GenewickGreg PennyRoom Simulation/VirtualizationSelf PromotionQ&AMemphis Recording SceneDiversificationMatt's Rant: Getting to WorkLinks and Show NotesPMCAndrew on InstagramAndrew on WCA #009Andrew on WCA #300CreditsGuest: Andrew SchepsHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: 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 discussState of ATMOS 2024Headphones and SpeakersHome SetupsDIY AspectsEconomics of ATMOSStereo RebuildingCatalog and Front Line WorkArtist's and ATMOSTracking for ATMOSThe NaysayersConsumer ElectronicsStereo and ATMOS at the Same TimeDeliverySmaller RoomsMatt's Rant: Charting Your Own PathLinks and Show NotesPMCBrad on WCA #095Brad on WCA #280Steve on WCA #070Steve on WCA #324Brad's SiteSteve's SiteCreditsGuest: Brad Wood & Steve GenewickHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith