Studio Secrets A to Z

We’re excited to welcome Curt Malouin, founder of @redpandalab. Curt, who established the Detroit-based company in 2009, is known for creating innovative guitar pedals that push the boundaries of music technology. His groundbreaking Particle pedal, introduced in 2011, was one of the first granular delay pedals and played a key role in shifting the industry towards digital signal processing. Learn...

For over a decade, Steve Ferlazzo has been the music director for punk-rock icon Avril Lavigne. Between world tours and fan-packed stadiums, he hones his creative and musical talents by collaborating with legends like Nuno Bettencourt, Gary Cherone, DJ Muggs, The Black Goat, Cypress Hill, Die Antwoord, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For over a decade, Steve Ferlazzo has been the music director for punk-rock icon Avril Lavigne. Between world tours and fan-packed stadiums, he hones his creative and musical talents by collaborating with legends like Nuno Bettencourt, Gary Cherone, DJ Muggs, The Black Goat, Cypress Hill, Die Antwoord, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eyal Amir is a talented musician, a wellspring of JUCE and C++ expertise, and the co-founder of plugin company, Modalics. His unwavering dedication to exploring emotion and aesthetics in music has been the main drive of his career since the very beginning. This passion has led Eyal to collaborate with luminaries such as Jordan Rudess, Pomplamoose, Oz Noy, and more. It has also allowed him to work...

Eyal Amir is a talented musician, a wellspring of JUCE and C++ expertise, and the co-founder of plugin company, Modalics. His unwavering dedication to exploring emotion and aesthetics in music has been the main drive of his career since the very beginning. This passion has led Eyal to collaborate with luminaries such as Jordan Rudess, Pomplamoose, Oz Noy, and more. It has also allowed him to work...

Dana Miller is a poet, author, and musician whose work has appeared in publications such as Postscript Magazine, Better Than Starbucks, Fairy Piece, FERAL: A Journal of Poetry and Art, L.A. Weekly, Sledgehammer Lit, ChillFiltr Review, Small Leaf Press, The Avenue and many more. Having completed all coursework for a Doctorate in Modernist Literature, she is currently making significant headway thro...

Joshua Watson of FutureRetro Here to give us the lowdown on all things synthesizers, and the significance of collaboration and innovation in music, is the new chief designer at Future Retro. With over 30 years of experience, Joshua has worn many hats in the music industry, including sound designer, recording studio owner, music producer, product developer, live sound engineer, and consultant. His...

Joshua Watson of FutureRetro Here to give us the lowdown on all things synthesizers, and the significance of collaboration and innovation in music, is the new chief designer at Future Retro. With over 30 years of experience, Joshua has worn many hats in the music industry, including sound designer, recording studio owner, music producer, product developer, live sound engineer, and consultant. His...

The legendary John Cate, frontman of John Cate & The Van Gogh Brothers, who have been carrying the Roots/Americana torch since 1995. With collaborations alongside music legends like Scarlet Rivera (BobDylan) and Cranston Clements (Boz Skaggs, CC Ryders), their music has been featured in over 200 placements on network and cable television, including NCIS, AmericanIdol, Sons of Anarchy + more. Learn...

While scoring music for blockbusters like “Pirates of The Caribbean,” “Dunkirk,” and “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” Michael Levine, fueled by his passion for storytelling, tried his hand at screenwriting. In 2020, he wrote and produced a low-budget short film that won 20 awards worldwide and received glowing reviews from many of his cinematic heroes. On a whim, he sent the film to one of these...

While scoring music for blockbusters like “Pirates of The Caribbean,” “Dunkirk,” and “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” Michael Levine, fueled by his passion for storytelling, tried his hand at screenwriting. In 2020, he wrote and produced a low-budget short film that won 20 awards worldwide and received glowing reviews from many of his cinematic heroes. On a whim, he sent the film to one of these...

Jason Scheff has cemented his place in music history as the iconic lead vocalist for the legendary band Chicago, which was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Since joining the multi-platinum band in 1985, Jason has infused his electrifying vocals into some of Chicago's biggest hits, including his rendition of "25 or 6 to 4" and the beloved classic, "Will You Still Love Me." His dynamic...

Jason Scheff has cemented his place in music history as the iconic lead vocalist for the legendary band Chicago, which was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Since joining the multi-platinum band in 1985, Jason has infused his electrifying vocals into some of Chicago's biggest hits, including his rendition of "25 or 6 to 4" and the beloved classic, "Will You Still Love Me." His dynamic...

Jason Scheff has cemented his place in music history as the iconic lead vocalist for the legendary band Chicago, which was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Since joining the multi-platinum band in 1985, Jason has infused his electrifying vocals into some of Chicago's biggest hits, including his rendition of "25 or 6 to 4" and the beloved classic, "Will You Still Love Me." His dynamic...

In episode 64, Anthony J. Resta walks us through Cinematic Mojo's debut album and latest project: 'Cinematic Mojo Vol. 1.' Cinematic Mojo is Resta's groundbreaking venture, focusing on the overlapping realms of film, music, and licensing. In this exciting release, he's collaborated with renowned artists like Pro Reese and Nuno Bettencourt, among others. Trust us, you won't want to miss this episod...

In episode 64, Anthony J. Resta walks us through Cinematic Mojo's debut album and latest project: 'Cinematic Mojo Vol. 1.' Cinematic Mojo is Resta's groundbreaking venture, focusing on the overlapping realms of film, music, and licensing. In this exciting release, he's collaborated with renowned artists like Pro Reese and Nuno Bettencourt, among others. Trust us, you won't want to miss this episod...

Hailing from Jarkarta, Indonesia, Karyadi Sutedja first came to the states in 1994 to study at the Berklee College of music. Having studied classical guitar since the age of 8, Sutedja opted to explore new musical avenues with jazz guitar and theory, alongside music production and engineering. His studies culminated in a bachelor’s degree in music, which was followed by an internship at Prophet So...

Hailing from Jarkarta, Indonesia, Karyadi Sutedja first came to the states in 1994 to study at the Berklee College of Music. Having studied classical guitar since the age of 8, Sutedja opted to explore new musical avenues with jazz guitar and theory, alongside music production and engineering. His studies culminated in a bachelor’s degree in music, which was followed by an internship at Prophet So...

Hailing from Jarkarta, Indonesia, Karyadi Sutedja first came to the states in 1994 to study at the Berklee College of Music. Having studied classical guitar since the age of 8, Sutedja opted to explore new musical avenues with jazz guitar and theory, alongside music production and engineering. His studies culminated in a bachelor’s degree in music, which was followed by an internship at Prophet So...

 Pro Reese's talents traverse a multitude of domains, from producing and engineering to songwriting — his work showcases his boundless creativity and expertise. Pro Reese has honed his craft, writing his own music and working with acclaimed artists such as Wiz Khalifa, @realcoleworld, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Pro Reese's talents traverse a multitude of domains, from producing and engineering to songwriting — his work showcases his boundless creativity and expertise. Pro Reese has honed his craft, writing his own music and working with acclaimed artists such as Wiz Khalifa, @realcoleworld, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bleu is an award winning songwriter, producer, composer, and recording artist. He has had songs released with Gold and Platinum selling acts such as Demi Lovato, Big Freedia, Jonas Brothers, Selena Gomez, and K-Pop idols, amongst many other celebrated artists. Once signed to Columbia Records, Bleu has released 6 studio albums, various cult side projects, and now often works directly with some of t...

Bleu is an award winning songwriter, producer, composer, and recording artist. He has had songs released with Gold and Platinum selling acts such as Demi Lovato, Big Freedia, Jonas Brothers, Selena Gomez, and K-Pop idols, amongst many other celebrated artists. Once signed to Columbia Records, Bleu has released 6 studio albums, various cult side projects, and now often works directly with some of t...

Josh’s creative work spans across many genres: from circuit design, session playing, writing, photography, to marketing – his creativity knows no limits. However, for over the past decade, his area of focus has been as the CEO and founder of JHS pedals – a widely popular and highly praised pedal company. This line of work has led him to collaborate with many artists such as guitar sensation John M...

Josh’s creative work spans across many genres: from circuit design, session playing, writing, photography, to marketing – his creativity knows no limits. However, for over the past decade, his area of focus has been as the CEO and founder of JHS pedals – a widely popular and highly praised pedal company. This line of work has led him to collaborate with many artists such as guitar sensation John M...