In this episode of Prepping for the Studio, hosts Roy Silverstein and Brian Scheuble speak with Richie Beretta, an engineer, mixer, and producer with some serious credits (Beyoncé, Diplo, Major Lazer) and something to say!
Richie shares insights into his journey from a musician in New York to an established producer now living in San Diego.
Topics covered include his early influences, the evolution of his career, the role of trust between artists and producers, the creative process, and hot takes on emerging technologies like Dolby Atmos.
Richie also discusses common pitfalls artists face in the studio and his approach to making the most out of every recording session.
00:00 Introduction to Prepping for the Studio
00:23 Meet the Hosts: Roy and Brian
00:42 Special Guest: Richie Beretta Joins the Show
01:04 Richie's Background and Journey in Music
02:50 The New York Music Scene and Rockwood Music Lounge
04:57 Richie's Early Musical Influences and Family
07:25 First Experiences with Recording and Pro Tools
10:09 Transition to Professional Music Production
18:25 DJing and Remixing in New York
24:03 Challenges in the Music Industry
30:46 Working with Independent Musicians
37:35 The Joy of Mixing and Multitracks
38:11 The Importance of Rough Mixes
41:16 Gain Staging and Plugin Effects
45:04 Production Process Insights
50:19 Common Mistakes Artists Make
55:36 Hot takes on Dolby Atmos
01:11:27 Final Thoughts and Contact Info
Check out Richie at these links:
Website: richieberetta.nyc
Instagram: @richieberetta
Please visit http://www.preppingforthestudio.com for more info and to download the free ebook, "A Musician's Guide To The Recording Studio".
Hosts:
Roy Silverstein of Rarefied Recording (www.rarefiedrecording.com)
Brian Scheuble (www.brianscheuble.com)
If you have questions, comments, or suggestions please email Roy: info@rarefiedrecording.com
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