Working Class Audio
Peel back the glamour of the professional recording world. Guests from the world of audio for music, film, games, restoration, and more share their insights on how they made their journey, how they survive, their advice on the real things including wins, losses, working with other people, money, and career advice. Hosted by audio engineer Matt Boudreau. The Working Class Audio Podcast - Navigating the World of Recording with a working class perspective.
Episodes
My guest today is Mastering Engineer Toby Campen, based in Brighton, UK, who has worked with Black Pines, Everyday Saints, The Endearing, Young Empress, Thorisson, Bekimachine, Rodney Cromwell, Daniel Hugh, Gemma Cullingford, The Droppers Neck, and Pixelstorm.
In this episode, we discuss
Growing up in Essex
Recording His Band
Crappy College Studio
Liner Note Reading
Recording Local Bands
Book Heavy Recording Classes
Archivin...
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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 discuss
Sarnico, Italy
Brothers Influence
American Music
Playing Drums
Recording in Middle School
Punk Rock Bands
The Attraction of Tape
Sense of Community
Vasco Rossi
60's G...
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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 discuss
Growing up in Rochester
Music Teacher Dad
Attic Studio
Music with Family
Playing Drums
Bill Clinton on Sax
Recording Lessons from Dad
Home Recording
Steve Gad...
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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 discuss
The Origin of BZ
Big Spring, TX
Tumbleweed Smith
Reel to Reel Duplication
Outlier Status
David Koresh
UT Austin
Guilt Over Leaving Music
Prophetic Dreams
Starti...
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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 discuss
Small Town in Indiana
Colorado State University
Love of Music
Highschool Sweethearts
Musical Theater
Love of Stability
Robotics and Mechanical Engineering
Working for Auralex
Laminating Batter...
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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 discuss
The Shroom Room
Rupert Neve Design
The Well-Behaved Self
Potty Mouth
Too Much Truck Time
Denton, Texas
Titty Bingo
Expanding Client Base
Management
Painfully Introverted
Networking
Willie Nelson
Leaving the Nest
Co...
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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 discuss
Central New Hampshire
Music Learned Via Camping
Being Connected Technologically
The Rembrandts
Fallback Plan
LA Kicking his Ass
Not Going to Berklee School of Music
Starting on Ta...
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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.
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My guest today is Mix Engineer Fernando Reyes. Fernando has worked on projects for The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Bob Dylan, Aerosmith, Fabio Capri, ARIZONA, and Idina Menzel. He has also spent the last 7.5 years as Michael Brauers' assistant.
In this episode, we discuss
Lima, Peru
Exposure to Computer Recording
Early Recording
Leaving Lima
Challenging Cultural Norms
PowerPoint
Planning Ahead
Therapy
Full Sail
Flying Sol...
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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 ...
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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 discuss
Working from Ohio
Playing Guitar at 10
Basement Records at 16
Berklee College of Music
Parents Support
Go Getter Attitude
Talent is the Entry
Moving to New York
Getting Mugged
Soundtrack Studios
Interning Etiquette
Specializing
Cancelling Vaca...
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My guest today is Grammy-winning engineer Brendan Dekora, who has worked with Nine Inch Nails and Steven Wilson.
In this episode, we discuss
Sibling Music Taste
Marching Snare
Attraction to Audio
Parents Support
CRAS
What You Put In
Moving to LA
Runner Blues
Paying People in Outboard Gear
Building a Portfolio
Raising Your Rates
Charging What You Are Worth
Assistants on the Phone
East West/Cello
Having the Courage t...
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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 discuss
Library Research
Playing Guitar Upside Down
Guitar Lessons
Jazz Band
Columbia College
Family Building
Family Business
Studio Building
Contractor Pricing
Isolation
Word o...
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My guest today is Producer/Engineer/Composer/Mixer Richard Carrasco, who runs FullWave Studios in Eastvale, California.
In this episode, we discuss
South Los Angeles
Weekend Cleaning
Middle Child
Playing Guitar
Community College
Electrical Engineering Degree
Punk Rock
GODSNATAS
Creating a Label
Book Your Own Fucking Life
Electro Magnetics
US Navy
Freelance Recording
Garage Studio
New Studio Construction
Job Flexibi...
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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...
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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...
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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 Electro...
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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
Ca...
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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...
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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
Mento...
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