Episode 399

WCA #399 with Dave Schiffman Part 2 - Mix Note Etiquette, The Journey of Creating a Studio, Deciding on ATMOS, Communication with Bands, and Evolving the Craft

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August 8, 20221h 0mExplicit

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Show Notes

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
Evolving the Craft
Keeping a Good Vibe
Dealing with Varying Personalities
Communication with Bands
Mix Note Etiquette
Mix Adjectives
The Journey of Creating a Studio
Deciding on ATMOS
Doing ATMOS That Makes Sense
Money and Engineering
Priorities on What You Really Need
Gear Should Be used, Not Just Displayed
Work-Life Balance
Only as Good as Your Last Credit

Matt's Rant: Inspiration from Outside the Audio World

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Credits

Guest: Dave Schiffman
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

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