Insights In Sound

He's been the force behind hundreds of club remixes, including 64 number one tracks in the Billboard Dance Music charts, and has revved up the crowds on multiple continents. We sat down for a deep dive in his Las Vegas studio. THIS IS PART ONE OF TWO PARTS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded live at NAMM 2025, in this TEC Tracks panel we talk about getting in over your head, feeling like an imposter, and how we're all just learning as we go. Whether you're a n00b or a seasoned professional, we all share the same challenges. Our panel (L-R): Daniel Liston Keller - moderator Rafa Sardina - producer/engineer Ross Hogarth - producer/engineer Rick Allen - sound designer David Morg...

He's been behind the faders for everyone from McCartney and AC/DC to Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson, and so many more. We caught up with Pab during rehearsals for Macca's South America tour in the fall of 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part Two of our in-depth conversation with the legendary Tom Oberheim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's one of the founding fathers of electronic instruments, a legendary name in synthesizer history, and a most humble and unassuming genius. We sat down with Tom Oberheim to learn about his personal history, and that of the company that bears his name. Part One of our two-part interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He cut his teeth doing landmark recordings for artists including Dead Kennedys and Joe Satriani, designed multiple Bay Area recording studios, created the art of reamping, and has captured multiple artists with his One Mic series. We finally got to sit down for a chat with the mad genius himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part two of our conversation with Blackbird Studio and Blackbird Academy founder/director John McBride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From live sound to studio recording, John McBride has probably done every job in pro audio at least twice. He's a non-stop bundle of energy with an unwavering love for every aspect of music and the creative process. In this two-part interview, we cover everything from his roots in music and production to his dedication to helping shape the next generation of music and recording. Learn more about y...

With a legacy of more than 30 years of timeless recordings, Cherokee Studios is among a handful of legendary studios that built the L.A. recording scene. We caught up with Bruce Robb to talk about the past, present, and future of professional recording. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the Automatt to Capitol to Skywalker Sound, Leslie Ann Jones has engineered some of the most epic recordings while blazing a trail for women in the audio industry. We take a dive into her illustrious career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

His resume is as stellar as he is humble and pragmatic: Toto, Don Henley, Neil Young, The Mavericks, Miles Davis, and so many more. He's also one of the funniest guys in the biz. We got together at his Surf Shack studio to talk about pretty much whatever came up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mid-Side mic placement is one of my favorite techniques for recording stereo sources. It's often overlooked, and it's easy to implement. We got together with Dusty Wakeman over at Mojave Audio's HQ studio and put together a short demo. Use headphones or earbuds to really hear the effect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From James Bond to Transformers, action films through documentaries, Jeff Fair has spent decades deeply immersed in music for film, TV, and video games. We buckled in for a wild ride through his musical career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Academy Award-winning films like "U-517" and "Letters from Iwo Jima" to shows like "Gettysburg" and "Seal Team," Charles Maynes has been behind memorable and impactful sounds in modern film and TV. We sat down for a wild and wide-ranging chat about music, sound, and life in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Few people can come close to Tom Rhea's first-hand history with music technology and synthesis. We do a deep dive into his work with Moog, ARP, and other early innovators, and his unique perspective on the science and the craft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our 150th episode, we chat with Bob Margouleff, legendary producer/synthesist behind landmark recordings from Stevie Wonder, as well as Devo, Oingo Boingo, Isley Brothers, Depeche Mode, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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From his pioneering work in vector synthesis with Sequential Circuits and beyond to his sonic endeavors with modular synths, Chris Meyer has been a major force in the evolution of electronic music. We caught up with him at his home in New Mexico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Insights In Sound - Robert Scovill, Live Sound Pro - S15, E7 He's fingered the faders for artists as diverse as Rush, Tom Petty, Kenny Chesney, Prince, Toto, Jackson Browne, Alice Cooper, Matchbox Twenty, and the Go Gos, consulted on technologies from Avid, EAW, and more, written articles and blog posts, and inspired a generation of up and coming audio experts. We finally managed to schedule a dat...

Aside from his five Grammys, 14 Latin Grammys, and a vast and diverse discography, it's Rafa Sardina's deep connection with the music and the artists he has worked with that makes him truly one of a kind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A true renaissance woman, polymath, and big picture thinker, Dr. Kelly Snook is a music producer, technologist, NASA scientist, inventor, educator, and researcher whose work truly places her at the axis of art, science, and technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dominic Milano's work as Editor of Keyboard Magazine put him at the forefront of documenting a new era in synthesis and music creation. We cover his work reporting and being a part of the growth of an industry, as well as his work in digital video and the multimedia revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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His early fascination with synthesis led to touring and recording with legendary musicians including Peter Gabriel, Hall & Oates, and Foreigner, as well as his own highly-acclaimed Synergy series of recordings. We do a deep dive into Larry Fast's musical and creative journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of a handful of attorneys who manage to balance the legal and creative complexities of our industry, David Helfant has represented both the artists and the companies behind some of the biggest songs, movies, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices