Working Class Audio

My guest is Vinyl Mastering Engineer Jeff Powell, based in Memphis, Tennessee. Jeff has worked with Jackson Browne, Allison Kraus, and Robert Plant, Bob Dylan, Randy Newman, Dusty Springfield, Afghan Whigs, T-Bone Burnett, Al Green, Elvis Presley, and The Black Keys.In this episode, we discussFocus on Laquer CuttingCutting Lacquer, not VinylDaily Fed Ex VisitsSam Phillips Chip and SwarfApollo/Transco FireMDC LacquersKeeping the Line MovingCuring, Ditches, Halos, Blowing a Cutter Head 3 Step PlatingFathers, Mothers, and StampersCharlie Brown ChristmasHumidity T-Bone BurnettChris MuthLarry NixHD VinylCulture of VinylBacklog of Work1950's TechnologyBusiness PlanningLast Minute LoansCreditsPreview DeckElliptical EQMatt's Rant: Revisiting Backing UpLinks and Show NotesJeff On WCA #015Neo Finder (mentioned in RantHire Jeff! jeff at takeoutvinyl.comCreditsGuest: Jeff PowellHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesd

My guest is Producer/Audio Engineer Jason Kick, who is the chief engineer at Santo Recording in Oakland. Jason has worked with Mild High Club (Gold-certified), Marinero, Sonny & the Sunsets, Abracadabra, Maus Haus, Healing Potpourri, Mustard Service, Mae Powell, and Body Double.In this episode, we discussBasketball BandGarage BandMusic TheoryPositive Studio ExperienceThe Tascam 388Live SoundAdobe Audition on PCDaytrotter SessionsSan Francisco StudiosSanto RecordingSurvivingStage Hand WorkWorking at Radio ShackBeing FrugalStudio EconomicsLA livingFinding WorkPlaying in Bands as ExerciseDavid LynchTranscendental MediationUnfocused BandsTracking vs. MixingBlack MagicMatt's Rant: To Self-Promote or NotLinks and Show NotesSanto RecordingJason on InstagramJosh Roberts on WCACreditsGuest: Jason KickHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith 

My guest is producer/engineer Steven Lee Tracy who has written music for MTV, Adobe, Axon, and many others. He wrote, produced, and toured with Seattle indie band The Myriad for a decade. Worked on records for Besides Daniel, Orkesta Mendoza, and Mexrrissey,In this episode, we discussCommercial Studio in TucsonStrict UpbringingMoving OutSelling His Car for GearThe Fostex R8 Mental HealthFathers ApprovalWriting Horrible SongsMachines of Loving GraceHarvey Mason Jr.The Biggest RoachesSeattle Studio InternshipTucson GoodThe MyriadMichael IlbertHansa StudiosThe Worst Intern Record DealMatt GoldmanReal Estate TaxesAtlantaDivorceProjects That Make You Hate MusicRecording in AlbuquerqueStories of the SaintsHotel Mini StudioAdvice to Small StudiosFinding Solace in MusicMatt's Rant: The Sale of AvidLinks and Show NotesSaint Cecilia Steven's SiteKen Riley on WCACraig Schumacher on WCABjörgvin Benediktsson on WCACreditsGuest: Steven Lee TracyHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt Boudrea

My guest is Producer, Mixer & Mastering Engineer Justin Gray. Based in Toronto, Canada, Justin has worked on projects for Snoop Dogg, Brandy, Nicky Youre, Mother Mother, Arkells, Jamie Fine, Lola Brooke, Upsahl, and The Sheepdogs.In this episode, we discussListing to Music with DadPlaying BassTransition to AudioGetting to the Other Side of the GlassImmersive AudioATMOSSACDWedding BandsFilm MusicHaving Nerdy FriendsCanadian FundingCompeting with YourselfGetting PaidInspirationHealthMusical ProjectBeing ChallengedMovement of Players Matt's Rant: Getting PaidLinks and Show NotesJustin's Sitesimpleinvoices.ioCreditsGuest: Justin GrayHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith 

My guest is seven-time Grammy award-winning producer, engineer, and mixer Vance Powell. Vance's list of credits includes Chris Stapleton, Elle King, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather, The White Stripes, Arctic Monkeys, Wolfmother, Seasick Steve, Black Prairie, Tinariwe, and Jeff The Brotherhood, among many others.In this episode, we discussGrammy's and Dog ShitJealousyUnnatural Fear of FailureFresh ProduceGetting AlongTaking ResponsibilityBeing In ControlDiversificationPhishThe Complexity of Live SoundToo RogueJack and ChrisLooking to the FutureLeaving NashvilleNashville Resources ATMOSMatt's Rant: Reflecting On 450 episodes. Links and Show NotesVance Interview #1Vance Interview #2Vance InfoVance on InstagramCreditsGuest: Vance PowellHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith 

My guest is Producer/Engineer Musician A.J. (Austin James) Hicks. A.J. has worked with Powerhouse, Fang, Suede Razors, Ultra Sect, Camellia Boutros, and Scott Erdy. A'J' has also worked with some of the best Bay Area musicians and producers, including Michael Rosen, Michael Urbano, Jim Bogios, Jeff Campitelli, Uriah Duffey, James DePrato, Jerry Becker, Vicki Randle, and Vooo. In this episode, we discussWearing Many HatsPanasonic CassetteAlzheimer's Music as a toolMusic and the BrainPanic AttacksFlotation TanksPandemic RecordingChabot CollegeMichael RosenMatt's Rant: Audio PersonalitiesLinks and Show NotesA.J.'s SiteA.J.'s new albumMichael Rosen on WCACreditsGuest: A.J.HicksHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith 

My guest is Grammy Nominated producer /engineer Tim O'Sullivan who has worked with Rayland Baxter, Yeah Yeah Yeah's, Mia Doi Todd, Chicano Batman, and É Arenas.  In this episode, we discussThe Phoenix SunUncles BandCollege StudioCars on FireMechanical EngineeringArizona StudiosWorking at CapitalThe Runner PoolNiko BolasBeing Honest Basic Signal FlowNight CrewEric ValentineArchives at EMIAmazing TimePolite PersistenceWorking for UTAStudio InstallsBrooklynTech workMatt's Rant: Doing Audio in PublicLinks and Show NotesTim's SiteNiko BolasSteve GenewickEric Valentine CreditsGuest: Tim O'SullivanHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith 

My guest is Grammy Winning Mastering engineer Harold LaRue who has worked with Wayne Shorter, Terri Lyne Carrington, Esperanza Spalding, Lisa Bella Donna, Jeffrey Osborne (L.T.D.), Joey Alexander, Kayley Hill (The Voice), Jack Russell's Great White, and Southern Raised. In this episode, we discussNavy Brat LifeMichigan Winters4 Track EntryRonan Chris Murphy Software DevelopmentPro Audio RepairDischarging CapacitorsRestaurant LessonsEarned MarketingFood RecyclingRetro InstrumentsMoving Around the USNetworking via NARASTransitioning to MasteringGrowing Tired of MovingMoving to HoustonConnecting Via The UnionHow to Join The UnionWinning a GrammyProfessional CommunicationsMatt's Rant: Studio Owner DiversificationLinks and Show NotesRonan Chris Murphy on WCAHarold's SiteCreditsGuest: Harold LaRueHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Grammy Nominated Recording Engineer/Mixer Andrew Oedel. Andrew owns Ghost Hit Recording and has worked with Sophie B. Hawkins, Brynn Cartelli, Mandy Harvey, Heather Maloney, Rachael Price, Seth Glier, The Front Bottoms, Sincere Engineer, and Watsky.In this episode, we discussGrowing up in Western MassEarly Focus on MusicConnecticut CollegeNYUInternshipsFreelancing AvatarCasting A Wide NetDressing Up As An ElfCustomer ServiceHandoutsWilling to Clean ToiletsStudio EtiquetteGoodfellasWorking with WatskyStudio in a Warehouse220-Year-Old Church StudioDouble MortgagesAccommodating Outside Producer/EngineersStudio RatesFamilyCostco TV'sDiversificationStudio ExpensesProperty TaxMatt's Rant: Matt's New MachineLinks and Show NotesAndrew's StudioHollow Mountain SoundMatts Picture InstagramWatsky x InfinityCreditsGuest: Andrew OedelHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Brad Smalling, Atmos Creative, Engineer, and Owner of Evergroove Studio. Brad has worked on projects for J Balvin, Carly Simon, Story of the Year, RoSaWay, and Enisa, Bava.In this episode, we discussReconnectingAthena WilkinsonErgonomic NightmareAdopting ATMOSSpousal InstinctUMGJ BalvinWes LaChotWatching the Bottom LineD MixingSolar Power InspirationBusiness CoachingRelationships OutreachSonos ERA300Getting Out and NetworkingMatt's Rant: Sonic IntrusionLinks and Show NotesEvergroove StudioLisa Zahiya Business CoachCreditsGuest: Brad SmallingHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Producer/Engineer and owner of Modern Tone Studios, Jacob Light. Jacob has worked with Tess Stevens & The Details, Briget Boyle, Lipstick, and many local artists, bands, and singer/songwriters that write fantastic music.In this episode, we discussIsraelSchool and MusicFalling in Love with The BeatlesLegendary Mix TapesCuratorsRecording DiscoveryDigidesign VHS TapesFocus and DisciplineGrowing the NetworkWeed and PizzaSchool NegotiationsSurvivalLack of EntitlementIsraeli AirforceAcute StudentMoving to The USStarting OverMusic as ReligionBuilding a StudioRunning a Successful StudioFinancial LiteracyBuy Back Your TimeMatt's Rant: A New LaptopLinks and Show NotesModern Tone StudiosBuy Back Your TimeCreditsGuest: Jacob LightHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is my mixing and mastering collective with Reto Peter and Mckay Garner called Golden Gate Mixers. In this episode, we discussMixing CollectiveCelebrating WinsWorking in Silo'sMutual RespectThe Dynamics of NumbersWorking from HomePutting on PantsFeeling IsolatedCoffee Bar NeedsFocusingSpace ConstraintsSelling GearThe Hassle of SetupApartment StudiosSeparation SoundproofingNeighborsATMOS ConsiderationsCompetitionSupport SystemsMatt's Rant: Working From HomeLinks and Show NotesGolden Gate Mixers SiteMcKay on WCA #294Reto on WCA #295Weird Jungle CollectiveCreditsGuest: Golden Gate MixersHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Recording Engineer/Mastering Engineer/Producer, Louie Gonzalez who has worked on projects with Tropa Magica, Discordant, 4thy, LIV, Suzie True, little fighter, and Banana Leaf Boy. In this episode, we discussSan Pedro CaliforniaSwimmingFamilyAccess to MusicOldest ChildValue in FailureDeath Metal PedalRecording as a DrugCal State DominguezThe Apple StoreFinancial ConsistencyViacom CBSThe Shelter StudiosMoving to MasteringListening HabitsSaying NoDay GigsPurchase DecisionsHaving Audio Pay For ItselfBeing HappyMatt's Rant: Taking My Own AdviceLinks and Show NotesCesar on WCALouie's SiteCreditsGuest: Louie GonzalezHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Colorado-based mastering and restoration engineer Anna Frick who has worked on projects for Billy Strings, Wayne Gottstine (of Split Lip Rayfield), Wood & Wire (GRAMMY-nominated), Ben Sollee, Bill & the Belles, Stelth Ulvang, Cellista, Cody Qualls, Curtis McMurtry, Lil Smokies, LVDY, Dzirae Gold, Justin Hiltner, The Rise and Fall of Paramount Records (Third Man Records), the Navajo Nations (oral history project).In this episode, we discussFort Collins BornOutdoor UpbringingPolyester School BandGame Boy SoundmanRecording FriendsPositive Recording ExperienceMix TapesMusic Industry StudiesCU DenverPost College ChallengesBooking Agency InternshipTrying to Get a Foot In The DoorCalling the CopsAudio Book PublishingEditing Room ToneAirshow MasteringSaturn ReturnFinancial PlanningDeveloping WorkflowsMastering MasteringQCing The Growth of HearingFile ManagementSurviving the CutCRM Nerd FestGoing SoloSetting Up ShopWind Over the EarthBrandingCentering OneselfMatt's Rant: How Are We Spending Ou

My guest is Los Angeles-based Mastering Engineer Tess Greenham, who has worked with Trousdale, McCall, RF Shannon, Cami Petyn, and Bellsaint.In this episode, we discussGrowing Up In SFMoving to LAAwareness of AudioWorking with Her DadPandemic DiscoveryTraining the EarsUnderstanding the BusinessKeeping Calm with ClientsMastering NotesSonic GrowthAppreciating Analog GearHonoring the Artist's IntentionDealing with Slammed MixesLearning From a ParentBeing a Nepo BabyBeing OrganizedLeaving the Sonic NestWorking From HomeFinancial ApproachMatt's Rant: Taking Care of the ClientsLinks and Show NotesTess and John's SiteTess on InstagramCreditsGuest: Tess GreenhamHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Engineer/Mixer, Studio Owner, and Live FOH Engineer John McBride, who many know as the man behind Blackbird Studios. John has worked with his wife, Martina McBride, Stevie Nicks, Dave Stewart, Take 6, Joss Stone, and Greta Van Fleet, to name a few. In this episode, we discussWichita, KansasJoe WalshParents Musical TastesThe 10 Best Years of Music Piano LessonsSave The MusicDissecting MusicThe Next Lennon and McCartneyChemistry MajorGetting Laughed at By The BankStarting a Sound CompanyAlways LearningParents House CollateralSelling to Clare BrothersHaving No DebtPositive Attitude James Brown to MetallicaRATT and the Birth of KYFOSmall World of TouringMoving to NashvilleGarth BrooksThe Golden RuleBuilding Blackbird StudiosRichard DoddVance PowellRolf ZweepMark RubelLuck in BusinessGretch Round BadgeInside BlackbirdTrina ShoemakerMatt's Rant: Investing in Yourself!Links and Show NotesInside BlackbirdBlackbird StudioBlackbird AcademyBlackbird RentalsCreditsGuest: John McBrideHost: Matt

My guest is engineer Orlando Torres based in Los Angeles. Orlando has worked with Abraham Laboriel, Joey DeFrancesco, Alex Acuña, Lee Rocker, and Kobe Bryant, to name a few. In this episode, we discussBorn in MexicoMexican and US CultureDiscovering the WalkmanLate Night Edgy TelevisionGuitar LessonsMulti Tracking with CassettesConstructionAudio SchoolRecording at Mom's HouseLearning the Techincal RopesFiguring It OutDitching an Office JobLove and Laughter StudiosMentorsDiversificationPlayback GigsEnjoying FamilyPermanent Job ConsiderationsIntroverts and ExtrovertsCoffee the Great ConnectorHelping OthersPutting Yourself Out ThereFinancesWorking from HomeLocal WorkMatt's Rant: Don't Be Afraid to Fail!Links and Show NotesOrlando's SiteAcornBettermentCreditsGuest: Orlando TorresHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Noam Levinberg, a mixing and mastering engineer in Tel Aviv, Israel. He has worked on various projects for Artlist.io, providing music for companies such as Netflix, Volvo, Stripe, Google, Adobe, Shopify, and Nike. He's also the owner and creator behind the plugins from Safari Pedals. In this episode, we discussTel Aviv and New JerseySibling CompetitionTeenage RecordingSupportive ParentsHanging Outside a StudioDreaming About StudiosEarning Your Place in the StudioRecording and Living in IndiaFluid Time in IndiaBuilding a Client Base Working RelationshipsMWTM RevalationsBuilding PluginsHaving KidsDiversificationMatt's Rant: Are You Running on Autopilot?Links and Show NotesSafari PedalsBaba Prasad WCA #281Noam's SiteCreditsGuest: Noam LevinbergHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

All of the guests for this episode were recorded on my recent trip to NAMM 2023. They include Producer/Engineer Garth Richardson, Igor Maxymenko from Audiomovers, Julie Tan from AEA, Momchil Shishkov (Momo) and Nick Georgiev from Antelope Audio, and Christian Scheuer from Soundflow.In this episode, we discussGarth RichardsonTalking Grace M908Garth's Real ReverbIgor Maxymenko from AudiomoversOmnibusTransmitterInjectJulie Tan from AEABuying AEATRP3RPQ3Momchil Shishkov (Momo) and Nick Georgiev from Antelope AudioATLAS I8 Speakers Orion InterfaceChristian Scheuer from SoundflowBounce FactoryStream DeckIzotope RX WorkflowsEucon IntegrationMatt's Rant: Talking ATMOSLinks and Show NotesGarth's SiteAudiomovers AEASoundflowAntelopeCreditsGuest: NAMM 2023Host: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Maria Elisa Ayerbe, a producer/engineer who has worked with MaryJ Blig, New Kids on the Block, and Kronos Quartet. In this episode, we discussBogota, ColumbiaFamilyMom in TelevisionWorking for PizzaDad Architect/Music LoverStudying MusicA Tiny AudienceEducationElectronically InclinedTeachingMTSUDealing with SexismMusic TheoryGetting BoredNeeding a NapDancing MusicLatin American CultureCommunity InvolvementDiversificationRunning a Record LabelWomen in AudioLanguagesUnderstanding CultureThe Listening ExperienceMatt's Rant: NAMM RecapLinks and Show NotesSouth Mountain MusicMarias SiteCreditsGuest: Maria Elisa AyerbeHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith