Insights In Sound

Insights In Sound - David Bottrill, Producer / Engineer (Episode 65) From Peter Gabriel and Rush to Tool, Smashing Pumpkins, and Silverchair, producer David Bottrill brings an old-school touch to every project. He zoomed in from his studio near Toronto to share his thoughts on his perspective on working with the artist. #musicbiz #proaudio #recordproducer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

She's an engineer and an educator, she's whip-smart with a wicked sense of humor. We get with Samantha Potter and put them all together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building community is what it's all about, and Michael Lawrence is a master at it. Signal-to-Noise co-host, Smaart guru, Live Sound engineer, mentor, and more, he's one of the good guys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to women in pro audio, Leslie Gaston-Bird literally wrote the book. She's been a wealth of knowledge and a powerful force in the industry, as well as an educator and mentor to countless others at all levels of knowledge and experience. We had a fun chat from her home in the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie Kathryn is a multi-talented and multi-faceted artist whose #IAmSnowAngel project has been acclaimed for its "fluorescent beats and emotionally charged melodies." She's a prolific producer, a sound designer for companies like Ableton and Cherry Audio, and co‐founder of Female Frequency, a collective dedicated to empowering women in the music industry. If she's not on your radar yet, she shoul...

Wayne Pauley's no-nonsense, old school approach to mixing live sound has garnered accolades from rock to country to Celtic and beyond. He'll be the first one to tell you, it's not just about the gear, it's about the attitude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She's played a number of different roles in professional audio and brings a range of mad skills to her current work. We talk about her unlikely path to production sound and why she's having the time of her life doing it. We also get overshadowed by her felines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like so many of us in pro audio, Peter Chaikin's multi-faceted career has covered many chapters, and his accomplishments read like a hit list of some of pro audio's legendary technologies. He gives us an inside look into where he's come from, and some key insights into where things might be headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ned Augustenborg spent a decade making "Don Lewis and the Live Electronic Orchestra." We talk about the challenges of that ten-year journey, and the indelible bonds that grew out of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She's a prime example of someone who's worked hard and prepared herself to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities. We talk with Jett Galindo about her work, her education, and her career thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 1 we talked about Don's early years and influences. In Part 2 we get into his years of discovery and innovation. From his struggles with the Musicians' Union's old guard to his contributions to some of the music industry's most innovative and iconic synthesizers, here's another hour of fascinating stories from the illustrious Don Lewis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Few people in the world of electronic music can match the history of Don Lewis. His Live Electronic Orchestra set the stage for MIDI, and he was there at the beginning for groundbreaking synths from Roland, Yamaha, and more. Add to that his infectious laugh and endless supply of amazing tales. If you know of him, you already know you want to hear this one. If you've never heard of him, you'll want...

We're happy to share this interview, originally broadcast as part of the Soundgirls.org Virtual Forum, with Tana Douglas, author of "LOUD," a brilliant memoir of her experiences as one of the first woman roadies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

His diverse discography ranges from Dolly Parton to Chris Isaak to The Killers and so much more, and his Old School approach is as timeless as his recordings. Producer Mark Needham gives us some insight into his work and career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even well before purchasing and helping to resurrect one of the world's most cherished recording studios, Jeff Greenberg has had an amazing career and a near-legendary impact on the music industry. We grab a few moments with the CEO of The Village. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The term "industry veteran" is an overused cliche, but how else can you describe someone who's been flying the faders for pretty much every major artist since the 1970s? Join us for a fun chat with the legendary Buford Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She's a prima ballerina and a consummate shredder, an audio engineer and a solder jockey, equally at home setting up a mix and dropping an engine block. And if that's not enough, she has her finger on the pulse of one of LA's most legendary studios. We get into it with the human dynamo known as Tina Morris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

His first single on Sony debuted to over 18 million Spotify streams, and he hasn't sat still since. Luke Potter opens up about the joys and hazards of writing and producing in today's music industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's sometimes said that 90% of getting the gig is just showing up. But Derek Jones is living proof that showing up prepared and being willing to take a chance is what really tilts the scales. Being a good hang also helps, and Derek is all the above. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A cool head and an eye (and ear) for detail are intrinsic parts of successful artist management. Henry McGroggan has brought those talents, and a great many more, to managing an eclectic roster of artists ranging from Iggy Pop to The Corrs to Skalpel. We chat with the CEO of CEO (Central European Organization) about his decades-long wild ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

A career in the music industry can take all kinds of twists and turns, and Dino Monoxelos has navigated many. Great conversation about learning to adapt and evolve, the importance of integrity, and the value of relationships. No wonder everyone loves this guy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's been a session musician, arranger, composer, engineer, producer, DJ, and roller derby contender, in venues from South Africa to Los Angeles to Australia. And he's still having fun. We talk to Bobby Summerfield about work, play, and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's an intrepid and innovative musical talent who created the soundtrack for "Apocalypse Now," scored multiple seasons of "Knot's Landing," co-founded a major recording studio, and turned Herbie Hancock on to synthesizers. Patrick Gleeson's led an amazing career, and shares some great stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

His decades-long resume includes titles like engineer, journalist, studio owner, educator, technical editor, author, and plenty of other gigs. Barry Rudolph gives us the skinny on where he's been and what he's been doing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A passion for learning and a gift for teaching others are just two of the things that motivate Jill Courtney. We caught up with her on the eve of her move from Nashville to Colorado, where she was about to start a new gig with Space Force. (That's Doctor Badass to you.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices