EP 318 | Brad Boatright

Brad Boatright is a prolific mastering engineer and the owner of Audiosiege Studios. He’s best known for his work with Skeletonwitch, Nails, Obituary, Zakk Sabbath, Stranger Things, and many more.

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ON THIS EPISODE:

2:14 – Dealing with burnout

16:35 – The creative elements in mastering

32:16 – When should mastering engineers get opinionated?

46:50 – Tech has lowered the barrier to entry

55:01 – Why Brad picked mastering

1:08:44 – It’s all about who you surround yourself with

1:25:48 – Are you born with instinct or can it be developed?

1:31:28 – Learning the technical side of mastering

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EP 317 | Erik Rutan

Erik Rutan is the guitarist and lead vocalist of Hate Eternal, lead guitarist for Cannibal Corpse and a renowned producer.

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ON THIS EPISODE:

2:47 – Beginnings of Erik’s musical journey – Ripping Corpse to Morbid Angel

19:45 – Why Morbid Angel chose Erik – balancing work, life, and sanity

32:05 – Cannibal Corpse – from producing to filling in to band member

45:12 – Mission accomplished – fulfilling the dream of owning an SSL

54:46 – The importance of techniques, gear, and texturing in recording

1:15:34 – Does great art require struggle?

1:25:41 – The birth of Hate Eternal and Mana Recording

1:35:00 – Communication and keeping good relationships is essential

1:42:36 – Not being risk-averse, integrity, and respect

1:53:46 – Having Paul use a click when recording Cannibal Corpse

1:57:48 – Creating dense mixes, using atmosphere, and keys to production

2:08:35 – How newer technology impacts Erik’s work

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EP 316 | Charles Massabo

Charles Massabo is a record producer and songwriter who has worked with Falling in Reverse, Davey Suicide, and many others.

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ON THIS EPISODE:

3:38 – Living in Florida instead of a major music industry city

14:41 – The good and bad sides of metal music

24:32 – Working with other artists as a songwriter

39:42 – The creative vs. the technical aspects of producing

46:23 – Generative music

1:00:33 – The process of making music that isn’t for a band or artist

1:06:40 – Negotiating splits and points

1:21:50 – The BMW Kenny record and adapting to streaming

1:31:30 – You don’t need a label

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EP 315 | Andrew Scheps

Andrew Scheps is a Grammy-winning mixer who has worked with Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adele, Metallica, and many other massive artists.

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ON THIS EPISODE:

1:55 – ITB weirdness

13:21 – The no plug in mix / when templates make sense

35:16 – Mix note interpretation and good communication

45:12 – Focusing on negative feedback

52:58 – Andrew is a lone wolf

1:10:25 – Handling the pressure when working with megastars

1:20:44 – Let’s talk about getting fired

1:30:00 – Use a mattress for room treatment if you have to

1:40:24 – The Death Magnetic mixing sessions

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Leave any questions, comments, or feedback in the comment section below.

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