Working Class Audio

My guest today is Producer/ Recording and Mixing Engineer Bruno Barcella, based in Sarnico, Italy, who has worked with The Peawees, Bee Bee Sea, Faz Waltz, The Manges, Dahlmanns, Kurt Baker, Gluts, The Apers, Freez, and Zatopeks.In this episode, we discussSarnico, ItalyBrothers InfluenceAmerican Music Playing DrumsRecording in Middle SchoolPunk Rock BandsThe Attraction of TapeSense of CommunityVasco Rossi60's Girl GroupsPower PopLaundry Room RecordingBecoming a Studio PartnerMixing at HomeBig Tree StudioLive SoundThe Weird Jungle InfluenceTrading Sticks for FadersImportance of FamilyGrumpy Live Sound PeopleRatesSteve AlbiniMatt's Rant: Reflecting on Steve AlbiniLinks and Show NotesSteve Albini on WCAMX80 Sound (mentioned in Rant)Bruno's SiteBruno's Collectivehttps://wildhoneyrecords.bandcamp.com/Big Tree StudioWeird JungleCreditsGuest: Bruno BarcellaHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck S

My guest today is artist, producer, engineer, mixing, and mastering engineer Joe Bagale, AKA Otis McDonald, who has worked with Aloe Blacc, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Eric Krasno, King Canyon, Nicholas Payton, Son Little, Nigel Hall, and Adam Deitch.In this episode, we discussGrowing up in RochesterMusic Teacher DadAttic StudioMusic with FamilyPlaying DrumsBill Clinton on SaxRecording Lessons from DadHome RecordingSteve GaddEastman School of MusicMoving to San FranciscoIntro to Pro ToolsCoast RecordersJazz MafiaConnecting the DotsBecoming a ProducerMicky Hart BandYouTube LibraryIdentity CrisisThe Creation of Otis McDonaldFacebook Sound CollectionPandemicRoyaltiesSong a WeekHyde Street StudiosWorking 9-5The New Music IndustryFinancial PhilosophyPandemic RecordingMatt's Rant: Another Habit TalkLinks and Show NotesFrom Matt's Rant Mike Seniors MultitracksJoe's SiteSebastian Richard on WCAMichael Romanowski on WCAAlberto Hernandez on WCAAlan Evans on WCANino Moschella on WCAPedal menti

My guest today is Composer/Producer/Engineer BZ Lewis who has worked on projects for Blame Sally, Roberta Flack, MTV, Microsoft, Mapplethorpe, World Poker Tour, Dateline, All My Children, The Shield, and Guitar Hero to name just a few. In this episode, we discussThe Origin of BZBig Spring, TXTumbleweed SmithReel to Reel DuplicationOutlier StatusDavid KoreshUT AustinGuilt Over Leaving MusicProphetic DreamsStarting a Production CompanyMaking a MovieMoving From TexasEasily Digital AudioRiding a BikeSan Francisco StudioWorking in Mall Music StoreMedia CreatureLuckPOPTUNACompany SplitsWorking with New BeginnersMusic LibrariesSaving EarlyFrugal LivingWork-Life BalanceYellow Page CrowdMatt's Rant: Taking the Weekend OffLinks and Show NotesBZ's SiteBZ's Dad's SiteCreditsGuest: BZ LewisHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith 

My guest today is Acoustical Consultant Gavin Haverstick. Gavin has worked on projects for Ringo Starr, Coldplay, Twenty One Pilots, Louis Bell, Tim Henson, Tori Kelly, David Crowder, and Luca Pretolesi. In this episode, we discussSmall Town in IndianaColorado State UniversityLove of MusicHighschool SweetheartsMusical TheaterLove of StabilityRobotics and Mechanical EngineeringWorking for AuralexLaminating Battery CellsGoing SoloRelationshipsHiring People Better Than YouRider Leadership SolutionsInvesting in YourselfAdding ValueMeeting People Where They’re AtUnderestimating IsolationBuilding CodesAiding ContractorsWorking with DolbyATMOS RoomsCreating Inspiring RoomsStorage SpaceLightingAcoustic MythsPlanning for the FutureCore ValuesMatt’s Rant: Stepping Outside The BubbleLinks and Show NotesHaverstick DesignsRichard Carasco on WCACreditsGuest: Gavin HaverstickHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: C

My guest today is the return of Grammy-winning engineer and Mixer Steve Chadie. Steve has worked on projects for Willie Nelson, Los Lonely Boys, Particle Kid, and Supersuckers. In this episode, we discussThe Shroom RoomRupert Neve DesignThe Well-Behaved SelfPotty MouthToo Much Truck TimeDenton, TexasTitty BingoExpanding Client BaseManagementPainfully IntrovertedNetworkingWillie NelsonLeaving the NestCollege BallLeaving TexasMaking it WorkBeing ChallengedTime to Make The DoughnutsThe Inner AssholeStaying InvisibleWendel JuniorMissle CommandLow Maintenance LivingIkigaiFree WorkGig SnaggingLegal PadsMold SicknessRecallsThinking About QuittingThe Loudness ButtonCommitmentWilling to LearnNighttime CalmFinancial AdviceSharing KnowledgeMatt’s Rant: Tune OutLinks and Show NotesSteve’s SiteSteve’s first episodeTitty BingoCreditsGuest: Steve ChadieHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest today is Producer/Engineer/Songwriter, Ryan Ordway. Ryan runs The Studio Portland and has worked with 98.9 WCLZ Studio Z Series, The Heavy Heavy, Gregory Alan Isa Kov, Nature Valley, and actor Xander Berkeley.In this episode, we discussCentral New HampshireMusic Learned Via CampingBeing Connected TechnologicallyThe RembrandtsFallback PlanLA Kicking his AssNot Going to Berklee School of MusicStarting on TapeHome Studio StrugglesMoving to PortlandClear Lines Between Home and WorkStudio PortlandFacelift for an Old StudioPortland Music SceneSpeaker Choice Ready to RecordClient TrendsMark RubelFocusing on the ClientSongwriter PerspectiveMatt’s Rant: Food for ThoughtLinks and Show NotesThe Studio PortlandPete Morse on WCATodd Hutchison on WCAJason Phelps on WCAMark Rubel on WCAKevin Becka on WCACreditsGuest: Ryan OrdwayHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

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&n

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

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) Phi

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 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  

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 discussPortland, CTSchool BandChorusBuying VinylEarly Recording ExperienceNASAShuttle Challenger AccidentSwitching MajorsBerklee College of MusicAsking to Be PaidParents BusinessDJ BusinessRight Track RecordingLearning EverydayCardboard Patch BayThe Hit FactoryGetting FiredSonyMore SkillsBuilding ConfidenceBruce SwedienBeing DiverseMoving to Los AngelesOver QualifiedHome Studio Navigating LAJoining GroupsNetworkingWorking From HomeDinosaursOpportunitiesStar TrekMatt's Rant: PatienceLinks and Show NotesBrian's SiteBrian on InstagramCreditsGuest: Brian VibbertsHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: 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 discussBay Area RaisedPlaying Guitar at 11Punk Rock MusicCommunications AcademyHip HopSnowboardingDr. John BarsottiAnalog at SF StateWorking in TahoeDeciding on CollegeThe Eureka MomentDrum and Bass MusicBachelors of ScienceIATSE Local 16 UnionDolby LabsWorking in ATMOSATMOS in NightclubsAdventures in FreelancingSplitting Time between LA and SFImportance of FamilyATMOS in an ApartmentGetting WorkMatt's Rant: NetworkingLinks and Show NotesLuke's SiteBlinq Digital Bix CardCreditsGuest: Luke ArgillaHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: 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 discussThe Louisiana ConnectionGrowing up In PhoenixAudiophile DadMom's Musical FamilyASUSocial/PsychThe Scully Tape MachineArizona State FairThe US10 FreewayAudio WorkshopsWest Lake ProThe Car Wash SessionMentoring by Bruce Swedien80 hour WeeksAll About RelationshipsThe Wisdom of Jam and LewisRecording in DenmarkAll Over The MapNot Being ExtravagantMixing at HomeStaying in the BoxATMOSJanet Jackson ATMOS WorkStems vs TracksNo Mobile RigsMatt's Rant: Examining the New Year 2024Links and Show NotesDavid's SitePablo Muniguia on WCAKevin Becka on WCABlue ZonesGut BiomeCreditsGuest: David RideauHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: 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 discussOperating at a High LevelBeing Present in a SessionProfessionalismMix MagazineSkywalker SoundGeorge LucasSurrounded by GreatnessKnowing Your LimitationsBeing Open to GrowthRiding FadersInstitute for Recording ArtsBe YourselfFinding MentorsRetirementBuying an RVThe Importance of TravelMatt's Rant: Who You Spend Your Time WithLinks and Show NotesLeslie on LinkedinLeslie's Profile at Skywalker SoundCreditsGuest: Leslie Ann JonesHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: 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 discussGrowing up in Beverly HillsSpike JonesPA CompanyABC StudiosCapital StudiosEducation Via Hi-Fi MagsCreating Cheat SheetsThe Big ChairDanny Thomas's HouseGoing to RehearsalsPlaying with CousinsDoing Live SoundSelf-Taught PathContributing as an EngineerTascam Half Inch 4-TrackSherwood Oaks Experimental CollegeEnjoying a ChallengeWest LA MusicPunching Above Your WeightThe AutomattFred Catero The Bay AreaFirst Digital RecordingTony WilliamsThe Great American Music HallFreelancingStaff Recording JobsSynching MachinesPhil RamoneISDNMatt's Rant: Taking Things off Your PlateLinks and Show NotesLeslie on LinkedinLeslie's Profile at Skywalker SoundCreditsGuest: Leslie Ann JonesHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell An