Welcome to The Sonic Truth Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re excited to sit down with Vance Powell, a seven-time Grammy Award-winning producer, engineer, and mixer. Vance has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Chris Stapleton, Elle King, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather, The White Stripes, and Arctic Monkeys.
Join us as we dive into Vance's incredible journey, from his humble beginnings as a garage band sound engineer and working at Radio Shack, to navigating the intricate differences between live mixing and studio recording. We also talk about his experiences on tour with Phish, his unique microphone techniques, and how the recording industry has evolved over time.
Vance shares fascinating stories from life on the road and emphasizes the vital art of truly listening to music, not just listening at music.
Tune in for an insightful conversation with one of the greats in the music industry!
0:00 Introduction 6:10 Live Sound vs The Studio 9:00 Broadcast Mixer for Phish 14:46 The Sphere 23:17 Crossing the Canadian Border 29:40 XL-305 Plug-in 36:30 The Ultimate Template 43:34 Microphone Techniques 49:54 The Gatekeepers 54:29 Quit Listening At Music 58:47 Music History App 1:05:19 On The Road with Phish
Follow AudioScape: Https://www.instagram.com/audioscapeaudio Https://www.facebook.com/audioscapeaudio https://www.audio-scape.com
Follow Vance: https://www.instagram.com/vancalot/?hl=en
Listen On The Go: https://thesonictruthpodcast.podbean.com
🔊 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more behind-the-scenes insights from industry experts! 🔊
#VancePowell #GrammyAwardWinner #MusicProducer #SoundEngineering #ChrisStapleton #Phish #TheSonicTruthPodcast #MusicMixing #MusicIndustry #RecordingStudio #Podcast #audioscape
Popular Podcasts
Fudd Around And Find Out
UConn basketball star Azzi Fudd brings her championship swag to iHeart Women’s Sports with Fudd Around and Find Out, a weekly podcast that takes fans along for the ride as Azzi spends her final year of college trying to reclaim the National Championship and prepare to be a first round WNBA draft pick. Ever wonder what it’s like to be a world-class athlete in the public spotlight while still managing schoolwork, friendships and family time? It’s time to Fudd Around and Find Out!
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.