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My guest today is engineer, mixer, and podcaster Matt Boudreau. Matt’s musical journey began in the late '80s as a band member and drummer, eventually transitioning into the world of audio recording in 1994. Since then, he’s developed expertise in Stereo and Dolby Atmos mixing, with credits including Alanis Morissette, Death Cab For Cutie, and Green Day among others. Matt is also the founder and host of Working Class Audio, a podcast with 20,000 monthly listeners, and over 530 episodes. During the interview we spoke about the evolution of immersive audio, his innovative approach to mixing in Atmos, his insights after 500+ podcasts, encouraging authenticity in music production, and much more. I spoke with Matt from his studio in the Bay Area. Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Technology and Art 00:01:15 - Matt Bedro's Background in Audio 00:02:45 - The Evolution of Immersive Audio 00:04:30 - Competition in Immersive Formats 00:06:10 - Consumer Demand and Aesthetic Challenges 00:08:00 - The Role of Early Adopters in Technology 00:09:30 - Disappointment in Classic Album Remixes 00:11:30 - Approach to Mixing Classic Albums in Atmos 00:14:30 - Economizing the Mixing Process 00:16:50 - Marketing and Selling Music 00:18:30 - The Importance of Artist Education 00:20:00 - AI's Impact on Music Production 00:22:30 - Using AI Tools in Audio Production 00:25:00 - Podcasting Journey and Insights 00:28:00 - Building Connections Through Interviews 00:30:30 - Adapting the Podcast Format 00:32:00 - Being Authentic in the Industry 00:34:00 - Encouragement for Young Audio Professionals 00:36:00 - Conclusion and Closing Remarks Additional Resources: Learn more about Matt at https://www.mattboudreau.com/ and https://www.workingclassaudio.com/ – (FREE DOWNLOAD) 6 proven ways to avoid muddy mixes: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/6-freqs-download-1 Access my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.com Check out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/ Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/ Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social
-- In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. |