Working Class Audio

My guest is Grammy-Winning producer and engineer Arne Frager. Arne is known for his run as owner/operator of The Plant Studios in Sausalito and his work with Paul McCartney, Prince, Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Santana, Dolly Parton, and Clare Fischer.  In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in Cleveland Lifetime musician Selling computer systems Finding a path to recording Recording in the 70s...

My guest is Grammy-Winning producer, engineer, and mixer Matt Wallace. This is Matt's second appearance on the show, originally appearing on WCA #046. He has worked with Faith No More, Maroon 5, O.A.R., Dio, Tank and The Bangas, Replacements, Eric Gales, 3 Doors Down, Andy Grammer, Blackberry Smoke, Ludo, Train, Blues Traveler, Satchel, Mushroomhead, and I Prevail. In this episode, we discuss: Sta...

My guest is Grammy-Winning Remote Recording Engineer David Hewitt. David has worked with many artists, including, The Rolling Stones, Frank Zappa, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Miles Davis, Neil Young, The Who, Pavarotti, Simon and Garfunkel, Live Aid, Allman Brothers, Newport Jazz Festival, Aretha Franklin, Hall & Oates Bob Seger, Jackson Browne, and George Benson. David is also the father of former...

Part 2 of my interview with Grammy Winning Producer/mixer and Engineer who has worked on projects for System of a Down, Audioslave, The Mars Volta, PUP, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Adele, Vampire Weekend, Cass Mccombs, Thrice, and Haim.  In this episode, we discuss: Parting Ways with Rick Rubin Stellastarr   Role with Rick vs. Engineers Dry vs. Wet Mix Shootouts Importance of Artist Feedback...

My guest is Grammy Winning Producer/mixer and Engineer who has worked on projects for System of a Down, Audioslave, The Mars Volta, PUP Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Adele, Vampire Weekend, Cass Mccombs, Thrice, and Haim. In this episode, we discuss: Giving Up Piano Dad's Love of Big Band/Yacht Rock Playing Trumpet Marching Band Not Being Tall Enough To Record Following Credits on Albums Making Tape Cop...

My guest is Grammy Nominated Mixing engineer Bryan Cook who has worked with U2, One Republic, Jeff Goldblum, and Switchfoot.  In this episode, we discuss: Early life in Philly Studios - A thing that people did Love for Jazz  Saxophone Recording as an exit strategy Bluejay Internship Chillin with  Tom Dowd Ryan Hewitt  Deciding on a move to LA Landing at A&M Studios Moving u...

My guest is Los Angeles-based mastering engineer Nick Townsend. Nick loves cutting Lacquers and has worked on releases by Cheap Trick, Weezer, Iron Maiden, Bad Religion, Garbage, Dr. Dre, 2Pac, Grimes, and more. Nick works at Infrasonic Sound. In this episode, we discuss: Musical Household Stoner Rock Uncle Drums at Grandmas House Punk Rock Bands Catching the Recording Bug Community College Record...

My guest is Daniel Rowland, Head of Strategy and Partnerships at LANDR, Co-owner of Immersive Mixers, Professor at MTSU, and audio engineer. Daniel has worked with Nine Inch Nails, Adrian Belew, Disney, Pixar, David Foster, Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Denzel Curry, Netflix, Fox, Flo Rida, Seal, and Phillip Glass.  In this episode, we discuss: Playing Guitar Rehab vs. College MTSU Production...

My guest is Grammy-Nominated Mastering Engineer Mike Tucci, who has worked with Cory Henry, Living Colour, Doja Cat, Chris Brown, Young Thug, and Unstoppable Death Machines.  In this episode, we discuss: Queens NYC Music in Heard Growing Up Playing in Bands Seeing the Value In Recording Studios Going to College Understanding Recording Masterdisk Howie Weinberg Moving o LA Moving Into The Box...

My guest is Leff Lefferts making a return to WCA after his first appearance on WCA #101. Leff comes from a music recording background but has worked in film sound for the last 16 years at Skywalker Sound. He's worked as a Sound Effects Editor, Sound Editor, Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer, and Re-Recording Mixer on various movies, including, The Croods: A New Age, The Revenant, The Peanut...

My guest is Grammy-Nominated engineer/mixer Rachael Moore. Rachael primarily works with T Bone Burnett and, as a result, has worked with Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, Elvis Costello, and Jessica Chastain. Rachael also has a hectic freelance schedule working around Nashville, where she is currently based.  In this episode, we discuss: Early Years in Texas Getting Your Feet Wet at Full Sail Inte...

My guest is Grammy-Winning producer, studio owner, and archivist Steve Rosenthal. The man behind the Magic Shop in New York. Steve has worked on projects for Woody Guthrie, Les Paul, Blondie, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, and Erroll Garner projects. Part two of a two-part interview.  In this episode, we discuss: Growing a Client Base Magic Shop History ⁠Roger Moutenot⁠ ⁠Ed Stasium⁠ The World Bef...

My guest is Grammy-Winning producer, studio owner, and archivist Steve Rosenthal. The man behind the Magic Shop in New York. Steve has worked on projects for Woody Guthrie, Les Paul, Blondie, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, and Erroll Garner projects. Part one of a two-part interview.  In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in NY Getting Started on a Development Deal The Recording Institute of Am...

My guest is a Grammy-Nominated Mixer, Engineer, and Producer, Carlos Castro. Carlos has worked with Shawn Colvin, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Luis Miguel, Shaila Durcal, and many others.  In this episode, we discuss: Raised in Mexico City Family History in Music Falling in Love with Recording at 16 ⁠Full Sail Center ⁠ Dealing with Hypocrisy ⁠Bruce Swedien⁠ The Bigger Picture Learning from...

My guest is a Producer, Mixer, and Recording Engineer, Will Kennedy. Will has worked on projects for O.A.R., U2, Michael Franti and Spearhead, OneRepublic, The 88, B-52s, Jason Mraz, and many more.  In this episode, we discuss: Early Life in Farmland Band Directors Berklee College of Music Behind the Scenes Person Ocean Way Nashville Allen Sides  Unintentional Tech Life is Short Moment  Right Trac...

My guest is a mixer, producer, author, and coach Bobby Owsinski. Bobby is the author of many books, including The Mixing Engineers Handbook; Bobby has also worked with many artists and companies, including Mick Taylor, Joe Houston, Rhino DVD, Forbes, Surround Pro Magazine, Adrianna Marie, and her Groovecutters. This is Bobby's second appearance on the show.  In this episode, we discuss: Dolby Atmo...

My guest is a self-described lucky bastard, grammy-winning engineer Richard Dodd who has worked with Tom Petty, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Clannad, Mike Moran, Del Newman, and Brian Protheroe. This is part 2 of a 2 part interview.

My guest is a self-described lucky bastard, grammy-winning engineer Richard Dodd who has worked with Tom Petty, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Clannad, Mike Moran, Del Newman, and Brian Protheroe. In this episode, we discuss: Luton Beginnings School Band Peter Coleman Ashley Howe Discovering Recording at 14 First Professional Recording Gig Put Up or Shut Up Counsel Housing Electronics Apprentice Br...

My guest is Mastering engineer Sam Moses based in Nashville. Sam has worked with Billy Ray Cyrus, Joan, Nightly, Smallpools, Shoffy, and The Aces. Sam has also developed The Curtain Wall system of acoustics.  In this episode, we discuss: Growing Up in the Middle of Nowhere Aspiring Pro Golfer Blue Grass Cross Roads Cornfield Concerts Secret Boombox Rap Recordings Discovering Music As A Career Chic...

My guest is London-born, Philly-based producer/engineer Michael Cumming who has worked with  The Sun Ra Arkestra ,  Orion Sun ,  Odean Pope , Tom Hamilton,  Sophie Coran ,  Trap Rabbit .  In this episode, we discuss: Moving from London to Philly Falling in Love with the US Brothers Influence Leaving School Cooking Building a Studio Business with Friends Communication Rewarding the People You Incon...

My guest is the return of mixing engineer Sara Carter who has worked with Corinne Bailey Rae, KT Tunstall, Wistful Sleepers, and BPMoore. Sara has worked at the BBC, worked in the Motor Trade, and has a great YouTube channel called Simply Mixing.  In this episode, we discuss: COVID Silver Linings Simply Mixing on YouTube Learning to Learn Brewing Exams Teaching Visually Imposter Syndrome Opportuni...

My guest is Producer/Engineer Ed Stasium who has worked with Skull Snaps, The Ramones, Talking Heads, Living Colour, the Smithereens, and many more.  In this episode, we discuss: Mono Webcore Record Player Music Filled House Slag Heaps Playing Piano Childhood Tape Recorders Making Prank Calls Playing in Bands Seafoam Green Strat Bob Margouleff Scully 12 Track Bruce Swedien Tony Bongiovi The Ramone...

My guest is Grammy Winning producer, engineer, mixer Nick Raskulinecz who has worked with Rush, Alice In Chains, Foo Fighters, Deftones, and many more.  In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in Knoxville. Rock Star Dreams.  Falling in love with the guitar. Instrument knowledge helps speak the language. Drummers are a different breed. College money bought an 8-track. Switching gears - Dreams of R...

My guest is Broadcast Recording tech and Grammy Winning Mastering engineer Margaret Luthar.  In this episode, we discuss: Moving to LA From Nashville NPR Welcome to 1979   Chicago Mastering Service   What Works and What Doesn't  Finding the Right Software for Each Client The Value of CRM   Living in Norway BANFF  Canadian Immigration Drama Pennsylvania Origins Why NPR After Cutting Vinyl? Acknowle...

My guest is Grammy Nominated producer/engineer Ryan Ulyate who has worked with Tom Petty, George Harrison, Traveling Wilburys, Mick Fleetwood & Friends, and ELO. In this episode, we discuss: Growing Up In California Family and Music Dad's Influence Hollywood Saxophone Quartet Crappy Musician Turns Into Kick-Ass Recording Engineer Building Model Kits Self Taught Skills Studio Sound Recorders Wh...