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WCA #528 with NAMM 2025 – Community, Gear We Saw, Companies We Like, Seminars, Good Shoes, and Drinking Water
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt is joined by Chris Selim from Mixdown Online and Lij Shaw from Recording Studio Rockstars to discuss our NAMM 2025 experience.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Wearing Good Shoes
Drinking Water
Community
Gear We Saw
Companies We Like
Seminars at NAMM
Podcaster and YouTuber Things
Links and Show Notes:
https://gracedesign.com/
https://gracedesign.com/product/m900-...
https://www.audio-scape.com/
https://korneffaudio.com/plugins/
https://www.soundtoys.com/
https://microkits.net/
https://www.musikhack.com/
https://blinq.me/
Matt's Rant: Connecting With People At NAMM
Credits:
Guest: NAMM 2025
Host/Engineer/Editor/Producer: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: Chuck Smith
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WCA #527 with Owen Davies – Studio Design, Recording Everything, Tap Dancing, and Building THE Home Studio
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Engineer / Producer Owen Davies who has worked with Broken Teeth, Survival, Fangs Out, Netherhall, Yo Titan, and Brookhorse.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Building THE Home Studio
Working with a Studio Designer
Navigating Studio Design Challenges
Lessons from Early Studios
Tap Dancing and Legal Battles
Freelancing and Passion Projects
Links and Show Notes:
Owen's Studio
Matt's Rant: Things You Should Charge For (In My Opinion)
Credits:
Guest: Owen Davies
Host/Engineer/Editor/Producer: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: Chuck Smith
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WCA #526 with Adam Haggar – Los Angeles Life, New Jersey Living, The Importance Of Networking, Maintaining High Standards, and a Passion For Music
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes mastering engineer Adam Haggar who has worked with Migos, Belinda Carlisle, and The Antlers.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Adam's Journey In The Audio Industry
Different Cities, Studios, And Roles Within The Music Industry
His Approach To Mastering And Building His Business
The Importance Of Networking
Challenges Of Maintaining High Standards In A Competitive Industry
Value Of Staying Connected To One's Passion For Music
Links and Show Notes:
Adam s Site
Matt's Rant: Los Angeles
Credits:
Guest: Adam Haggar
Host/Engineer/Producer/Editor: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: Chuck Smith
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WCA #525 with The Pellicci Brothers – Shared Commitment, Creative Collaboration, Cultural Influence, Literal Creativity, and Burlap
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back the Pellicci Brothers, Jay and Ian, who appeared originally on WCA #054. They have worked with Deerhoof, John Vanderslice, Sleater-Kinney, and the Magnetic Fields.They currently run Brothers (Chinese) Recording in the Bay Area.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Challenges in Naming
Unintentional Uniformity
Studio History
Literal Creativity
Creative Decision Making
Not Planning
Studio Projects
Burlap
Links and Show Notes:
Brothers (Chinese) Recording
WCA #057 with The Pellicci Brothers
Matt's Rant: Identity
Credits:
Guest: The Pellicci Brothers
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: Chuck Smith
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WCA #524 with Michael Romanowski – Immersive Audio, Critical Listening, Value Of Community, and The Dangers of Comparison
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Grammy Winning mastering engineer, Michael Romanowski. Michael’s extensive credits include Alicia Keys, Bonnie Raitt, Lyle, Lovett, Earth Wind & Fire, Kane Brown, and the Grateful Dead.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Studio Acoustics
Immersive Audio Advocacy
Future Of Immersive Audio
Value Of Community Collaboration
Critical Listening Skills
Balancing Artistic Vision With Label Demands
Bass Management Challenges In Immersive Audio
Consumer Perceptions Of Immersive Audio
Role Of VR And AR In Audio Localization
The Dangers of Comparison
Links and Show Notes:
Michael's Studio
Michael on WCA #309
Matt's Rant: Year End Review
Credits:
Guest: Michael Romanowski
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: Chuck Smith
Peel back the glamour of the professional recording world. Guests from the world of audio for music, film, games, restoration, and more share their insights on how they made their journey, how they survive, their advice on the real things including wins, losses, working with other people, money, and career advice.
Hosted by audio engineer Matt Boudreau.
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