
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back producer, engineer, songwriter and host of Recording Studio Rockstars Lij Shaw.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Friendship & Communication
Studio & Workspace
Costa Rica Trip
Music & Production
Collaboration & Mixing
Identity & Roles
Time Management
Links and Show Notes:
Recording Studio Rockstars
Chris Chamness (Matt & Lij colab)
Matt's Rant: Barriers
Credits:
Guest: Lij Shaw
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: Chuck Smith
Jun 10
1 hr 1 min

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Elad Marish, co-founder and producer at Swell Music + Sound, a leading creative audio agency based in San Francisco. Elad and his team at Swell have brought music, sound design, and audio branding to high-profile clients including Apple, Nike, Google, and Uber, working on everything from global ad campaigns to immersive brand experiences.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
The Magic of KISS
Wearing Out Record Needles
Hating Piano
Surf Culture
Guitar Obsession
Early Parenthood
Painful Band Experiences
Post Production Powerhouse
Growing Swell Sound
Navigating COVID
Staying Lean
Links and Show Notes:
Swell
Elad on Linkedin
Matt's Rant: Getting Some Space
Credits:
Guest: Elad Marish
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: Chuck Smith
Jun 2
1 hr 17 min

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Howie Beck who is a multi Juno nominated Mixer, Producer and musician located in Toronto who has mixed or produced music by artists as diverse as Feist, Charlotte Day Wilson, Barenaked Ladies, Chilly Gonzales, Ron Sexsmith, and the Weather Station amongst many more.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Musician to Producer
4 Tracks to Pro Tools
Challenges & Rewards of Audio Production
Polishing Turds
Smart Financial Decisions
Health Care Challenges
Problems with Apple and ATMOS
Independence to Set Schedule
Saving the Day
Links and Show Notes:
Howie's Website
Matt's Rant: Small Chunks
Credits:
Guest: Howie Beck
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: Chuck Smith
May 27
1 hr 19 min

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes mixing engineer and podcaster Benedikt Hain. Benedikt discussed his journey from growing up in Bavaria to becoming a full-time mixing engineer and running a studio called Outback Recordings . Benedikt has worked with with bands like Pulley and Swallow's Rose and labels like Warner Music and SBÄM Records.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
• Remote Mixing In Bavaria
• Mindset and Songwriting
• Exclusive Focus on Mixing
• Client Revisions
• Mixing Heavy Rock
• Lessons Learned From His Podcast
• Client Filter
Links and Show Notes:
RIP Dan Jasper WCA #027
Studio Website
The Self Recording Band
Special Site for WCA Listeners
Matt's Rant: Enjoying the Journey
Credits:
Guest: Benedikt Hain
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: Chuck Smith
May 19
1 hr 6 min

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Mastering engineer, Composer, and Guitarist Sarah Register. Her mastering clients include Faye Webster, Channel Tres, Jeffrey Lewis, Alice Longyu Gao, Lee "Scratch" Perry, S.G. Goodman, Wye Oak and many more.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Identity & Balance
Avant Garde
Egoic Attachment to Past Methods
Health and Sanity
NYC & The Nervous System
10,000 Hours at Once
Playing with Kim Gordon
Touring
Mastering In The Box
Being Flexible on Rate
Links and Show Notes:
Sarah’s Site
Matt's Rant: The Battle for Organization
Credits:
Guest: Sarah Register
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: Chuck Smith
May 13
1 hr 22 min

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes producer, engineer, mixer, drummer, and composer Emre Ramazanoglu who has worked on projects for Brian Eno, David Bowie, Noel Gallagher Nova Twins and many more.
ATMOS for Brian Eno
Ziggy Stardust. & Ken Scott
Playing on Pillows
Mimicking Reverb
Fashion Shows
Session Drumming
Giving a Shit
ATMOS Success
Apple Issues
Dolby Curve
Know Your Worth
Family Balance
ADHD
Emre's Site
Emre's Band
Guest: (Current Guest)
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: Chuck Smith
In This Episode, We Discuss:Links and Show Notes:Matt's Rant: Embrace the UnpredictableCredits:
May 6
1 hr 36 min

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Producer Michael Roache who has worked for Halo/KDA, Blizzard, Formosa, Rebound, and TNM. Now he is launching a new company called Broken Stick.
Pyramind
Producing Game Sound
Blizzard
Formosa
Mental Health
Storytelling Across Mediums
Consulting
Broken Stick Productions
Guest: Michael Roache
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: Chuck Smith
In This Episode, We Discuss:Links and Show Notes:Matt's Rant: Staying Well RoundedCredits:
Apr 28
43 min

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes recording and mix engineer at Dark Pine Studios, Max Dearing, to discuss his brush with being struck by lightening, the healing nature of music, and building a studio.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
North Carolina Talent
Journey Into Music and Recording
Recording Studio Design
Studio Building Experience
Critical Measurement
Construction Challenges
Being Struck by Lightening
Live Sound Production
Links and Show Notes:
Dark Pine Studios
Matt's Rant: Revisiting Imagination
Credits:
Guest: Max Dearing
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: Chuck Smith
Apr 22
1 hr 8 min

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Mixerman (aka Eric Sarafin) to talk about his new book MIXERMAN'S Ultimate Guide to PRODUCING Records, Music & Songs.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Studio Design & Monitoring
Mixerman's New Book
Producing Philosophy & Process
Five Planes of Space
The Punter
Budgeting & Money
Music Business Landscape
Links and Show Notes:
New Book
Mixerman's SIte
Mixerman on WCA #202
Patriot Series
Matt's Rant: Finding Your Place
Credits:
Guest: Mixerman
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: Chuck Smith
Apr 15
1 hr 15 min

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Greg Norman of Electrical Audio to the show to talk about his journey, Steve Albini, the future of Electrical Audio and much more.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
State of Electrical Audio
Steve Albini's Influence
Greg's Interest in Sound
Internship with Steve
Growth and Independence
The Financial Aspect
Legacy and The Future
Links and Show Notes:
Electrical Audio
Greg's Site
Yamaha Sound Reinforcement
Matt's Rant: Visiting Other Studios
Credits:
Guest: Greg Norman
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: Chuck Smith
Apr 8
1 hr 47 min
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