Secret Sonics 137 - Anthony J. Resta - The Tao of Music Production

Anthony J. Resta is a multi-platinum awarded record producer, musician, and composer based in LA, CA, USA! In our conversation, Anthony shares parts of his 3-decades long journey in music and many of the lessons he's learned, and the methods he uses to craft records. He goes deep on his approach to production, being direct with artists, sampling, creating his own tonal soundscapes, and alternative recording approaches that he uses regularly. We also chat about collaboration, longevity, contracts, continued learning and growth, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Anthony at https://onepagelink.com/producer/anthonyjresta

You can follow Anthony on Social Media

IG - https://www.instagram.com/anthony.j.resta/

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner has an awesome new mindfulness/business podcast for creative freelancers called "Thanks for Thinking." Click here to listen - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking !***

You can listen to the songs we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in their entirety:
"The Noise (feat. Emp3)" by Ajax Ray O'vaque - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEbpukabMEI&ab_channel=AjaxRayO%27Vaque-Topic

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References

Duran Duran - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duran_Duran

Bob St. John - https://bobstjohn.com/
Ken Lewis - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/12/secret-sonics-112-ken-lewis-100-gold-records-and-beyond
Decco - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-015-decco
Micro Synth - https://www.ehx.com/products/micro-synth/
Arturia - https://www.arturia.com/products/analog-classics/v-collection/overviewp
Poly-M Moog - https://www.xils-lab.com/products/polym-p-160.html
Jacob Collier Logic Breakdown (e.g.) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Naxu8D0xXVU&ab_channel=JacobCollier

Medazzaland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medazzaland

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Secret Sonics 090 - Ruby Smith - Blending Artistry and Engineering

Ruby Smith is a music producer, audio/mixing engineer, and artist based out of Berlin, Germany! In this episode, Ruby shared her journey moving to London from Australia and later to Berlin, working in large studios and working as a freelance producer and engineer. We discussed her solo artist project and how she works with other artists, her approach to mixing, why she loves analog reverb, why community is so important (in her words: "without the people, it's just gear"), and so much more! Check it out!

You can find out more about Ruby at https://rubysmith.xyz/about

You can find Ruby on Social Media

IG - https://www.instagram.com/postdusk/

Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@postdusk?lang=en

You can listen to the songs we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in their entireties here:

"Long Summer" by Post-Dusk (AKA Ruby) - https://purplesneakers.com.au/2021/03/watch-post-dusk-long-summer/

"Idiot's Dream" by Freddie Dickson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO0uonHDeUo&ab_channel=FreddieDickson

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

Join the Secret Sonics Facebook community here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsonics

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References

Katie Tavini - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/1/24/secret-sonics-081-katie-tavini-mastering-music-with-intent
Chrissie Lopez - https://twitter.com/chrisylopezdrum?lang=en
Alan Moulder - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Moulder
Noatune studios - http://www.noatune.com/
Kota Banks - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kota_Banks
Red Bull Studios - https://www.redbullmusicstudios.com/
Strongroom Studios - https://www.strongroom.com/
Freddie Dickson - https://www.instagram.com/freddiedickson/?hl=en
Space Station Reverb - https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/ursa-major-space-station
Echoboy - https://www.soundtoys.com/product/echoboy/
FF Pro-DS - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-ds-de-esser-plug-in
Eiosis E2deesser - https://www.eiosis.com/e2deesser
Valhalla - https://valhalladsp.com/
Manny Reverb - https://www.waves.com/plugins/manny-marroquin-reverb#manny-marroquin-signature-series-overview
Phil Spector - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Spector
Mixerman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-017-eric-sarafin-aka-mixerman
DT 770s - https://amzn.to/3smvUZG
Audiomovers - https://audiomovers.com/wp/
Asher Parkes - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/20/secret-sonics-006-asher-parkes
Arcade Fire - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcade_Fire
Marta Salogni - https://www.instagram.com/martasalogni/?hl=en
David Wrench - https://www.soundonsound.com/people/david-wrench
Ebonie Smith - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/14/secret-sonics-050-ebonie-smith
Layla Moheimani - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/7/19/secret-sonics-055-layla-moheimani
WMA - https://womensaudiomission.org/
Ami Kozak - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/1/3/secret-sonics-078-ami-kozak-how-to-grow-your-following

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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Secret Sonics 089 - Daniel Grimmett - Helping Music Producers Succeed

Daniel Grimmett is a consultant based out of Charlotte, NC, USA, who helps freelance music producers build a long-term career in the highly competitive, internet-driven music industry! In this episode, Daniel shared his journey from musician to music producer to eventually becoming a business consultant. He shared with me how he helps producers grow their businesses; using the internet to network, creating additional revenue streams, creating the right content, why you might want to launch an online course (hint, it's not what you think), and so much more! Check it out!

You can find out more about Daniel at https://darklabelmusic.com/

You can find Daniel on Social Media

IG - https://www.instagram.com/darklabelmusic/

You can connect with Daniel at support @ danielgrimmett dot com

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References

Chris Garges - https://www.instagram.com/oldhousestudio/
Drew Allsbrook - https://www.instagram.com/drewallsbrook/
Jonathan Roye - https://www.instagram.com/jonathanroye/
Austin Hull (Make Pop Music) - https://www.austinhull.com/
Mike Mani - https://darklabelmusic.com/about/
Ami Kozak - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/1/3/secret-sonics-078-ami-kozak-how-to-grow-your-following
Mark Eckert - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/5/31/secret-sonics-048-mark-eckert
1,000 true fans (Kevin Kelly) - https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/
Nicholas Di Lorenzo - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/28/secret-sonics-052-nicholas-di-lorenzo
Music Pro Daily - https://anchor.fm/musicprodaily
Alyssa Wilkens - https://www.alyssawilkens.com/
John Mclucas - https://www.johnmclucas.com/
Alex Clare - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Clare
Dababy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DaBaby

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-Ben

Secret Sonics 076 - IRKO - Being True to Himself and the Music

IRKO is a multi-platinum award-winning mixing engineer based out of LA, CA, USA! In this episode, discover IRKO's journey; how he made his way to the USA from a small town in Italy, his approach to mixing, monitoring, communication and so much more! Check it out!

You can find out more about IRKO at http://www.irko.it/

You can find IRKO on Social Media

IG: https://www.instagram.com/irkostudiobeat/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/IRKOstudiobeat

YouTube Channel (with the vlog): https://www.youtube.com/c/IRKOstudiobeat/videos

As I mentioned in a previous episode, I've started a Whatsapp group community. If you're interested in joining, please email me at Secretsonics@gmail.com Please include your phone # and tell me a bit about what you do production-wise.

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References

Nicholas Di Lorenzo - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/28/secret-sonics-052-nicholas-di-lorenzo
IRKO Studio Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/IRKOstudiobeat/videos
Stef Moro - https://www.instagram.com/stefano.moro/
NS-10s - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_NS-10
Matt Snell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/23/secret-sonics-060-matt-snell
The Koz - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Kozmeniuk#:~:text=Stephen%20Kozmeniuk%2C%20also%20known%20professionally,Kendrick%20Lamar%2C%20and%20Dua%20Lipa.
R-De Esser - https://www.waves.com/plugins/renaissance-deesser#renaissance-quick-look-r-deesser
Pro-Q 3 - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-q-3-equalizer-plug-in
Lexicon 480 - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/reverbs/lexicon-480l-digital-reverb-effects.html
Maag EQ - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/maag_eq4.html
Massenburg EQ - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/equalizers/massenburg-mdweq5.html
Pro-L 2 - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-l-2-limiter-plug-in

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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Secret Sonics 064 - Benjamin Kogan

Benjamin Kogan is a music producer and mixing engineer based out of Haifa, Israel! 

You can find out more about Benjamin at https://benvelmusic.com/

You can find Benjamin on Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benvelmusic/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambenjaminkogan

You can listen to the song "Always Tomorrow" by Rik Rivera that we discussed in its entirety here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_c5TAk2t0E&ab_channel=RikRivera-Topic

As I mentioned in a previous episode, I've started a Whatsapp group community. If you're interested in joining, please email me at Secretsonics@gmail.com Please include your phone # and tell me a bit about what you do production-wise.

References

Nicholas Di Lorenzo: https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/28/secret-sonics-052-nicholas-di-lorenzo
Jordi (Israeli producer) example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94BIxqTYJzU&ab_channel=StaticandBenEl-%D7%A1%D7%98%D7%98%D7%99%D7%A7%D7%95%D7%91%D7%9F%D7%90%D7%9C
Coursera course about songwriting with Pat Pattison: https://www.coursera.org/learn/songwriting-lyrics
Arcade by Output: https://output.com/arcade
Echo Sound Works: https://www.echosoundworks.com/
Makepopmusic: https://www.makepopmusic.com/samples
Source Connect: https://source-elements.com/products/source-connect
Justin Long: https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/8/16/secret-sonics-059-justin-long
Cubase: https://new.steinberg.net/cubase/
The Six Figure Home Studio Podcast: https://www.thesixfigurehomestudio.com/podcast/

Benjamin's Book Recommendations

Clive Davis - "The Soundtrack of My Life" - https://amzn.to/35TU5WY

Lou Pearlman - "Bands Brands and Billions" - https://amzn.to/2RK23cP

John Seabrook - "The Song Machine Inside the Hit Factory" - https://amzn.to/3cfgcIz

Spencer Johnson, MD - "Who Moved my Cheese" - https://amzn.to/366Tj9h

Jason Blume - "Inside Songwriting" - https://amzn.to/3hQi5N0

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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Secret Sonics 058 - Carl Bahner

Carl Bahner is a music producer, mixing engineer and problem solver based out of Lancaster, PA, USA!

You can learn more about Carl here: https://www.carlbahner.com/

You can find Carl on Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarlBahnerMusic/

You can listen to the song "Keep My Cool" that we dissected in its entirety here: https://www.mrnoname.com/

References

Cheerleader (Carl's band): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheerleader_(band)

Third Eye Blind's Semi-Charmed Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beINamVRGy4

Andrew Maury: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Maury

Electrovoice RE20: https://amzn.to/2EZY3Sk

Nicholas Di Lorenzo: https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/28/secret-sonics-052-nicholas-di-lorenzo

Make Pop Music: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MAKEPOPMUSIC/

Mrnoname: https://www.instagram.com/mrnonamemusic/
Mrnoname's Keep My Cool: https://www.mrnoname.com/

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

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Secret Sonics 056 - Andy Shoemaker

Andy Shoemaker is a Grammy-nominated music producer and audio engineer working out of Rax Trax Recording in Chicago, IL, USA!

You can find out more about Andy and Rax Trax Recording here: https://www.raxtrax.com/staff 

You can find Andy on Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoemakerrecording/

References

Rick Barnes: https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/5/10/secret-sonics-045-rick-barnes

Noam Wallenberg: https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-038-noam-wallenberg

Dee Wilson song I mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/album/2asD3iau5fKtbwXgObY8Zw

Soundtoys' Crystallizer: https://www.soundtoys.com/product/crystallizer/

Jonathan McReynolds' Life Music: Stage 2 (Grammy-nominated album Andy worked on): https://open.spotify.com/album/2akE85yBX94ruIAOjR7ru4

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Secret Sonics 053 - Tim O'Sullivan

Tim O'Sullivan is a music producer, recording and mixing engineer and the chief engineer and studio manager at Barefoot Recording in Los Angeles, CA, USA!

You can learn more about Tim and Barefoot Recording here: https://www.barefoot-recording.com/

You can follow Tim on Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timomusic86

Barefoot's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefoot_recording/

References

Daniel Silberman: https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/5/24/secret-sonics-047-daniel-silberman

Greg Parkin: https://makingvinyl.com/speaker/greg-parkin/

Jon Brion: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Brion

Eric Valentine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Valentine

Lizzo's Cuz I Love You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqjPqsry7no

N.A.S.A.: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N.A.S.A._(musical_group)

Undertone Audio: http://www.undertoneaudio.com/

Spike Jonze: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spike_Jonze
Grace Potter: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Potter
Chicano Batman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicano_Batman
Drum Umbrella: https://youtu.be/Q8jymtu45kI?t=150

Andrew Bird's My Finest Work Yet: https://open.spotify.com/album/2xQ1WHVV0MdVSRkpND5P51?autoplay=true
Slash Record (I think): https://open.spotify.com/album/7uaLqs2tRTJnPJPj3VmNsI

The Deli: http://nyc.thedelimagazine.com/homepage

Billy Corgan and Sir Sly's All Your Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnOdVVauOE4&feature=emb_logo

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Secret Sonics 052 - Nicholas Di Lorenzo

Nicholas Di Lorenzo is a mixing and mastering engineer and the owner of Panorama Mixing and Mastering based out of Melbourne, Australia!

You can learn more about Nicholas and Panorama here: https://www.panoramamastering.com.au/

You can follow Nicholas on Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/panorama_mastering/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_bfJFyuxow&autoplay=1&mute=0

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0EJWudTWIgf0TwbHmNPWkh?si=5OTILxllQBqZXfzBiHabDQ

References

High Voltage EQ6S: https://www.highvoltageaudio.net/eqs.html#main

Phil Barnes Episode (Wet Stems for Mixing): https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/26/secret-sonics-043-phil-barnes

Hubspot: https://www.hubspot.com/

Gary Vee: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Vaynerchuk

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Secret Sonics 051 - John Athayde

John Athayde is a music producer, singer-songwriter, and musician based out of Charlottesville, VA, USA!

You can learn more about John's music project, Rotoscope here: https://www.rotoscope.com/

You can listen to the secret Soundcloud link of tracks from his forthcoming record here: https://soundcloud.com/rotoscope/sets/secretsonics-sneak-peek/s-KZVV3MPupO2

You can follow John on Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rotoscope_band/

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rotoscope

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rotoscopeband

References

Juniper Lane: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juniper_Lane
Honor By August: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honor_By_August
Josh Garrels: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Garrels
Rotoscope animation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotoscoping
Paul David Hager: https://www.soundonsound.com/people/secrets-mix-engineers-john-fields-paul-david-hager
Fall At Your Feet - Crowded House: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW_5YdPL9Go
Ok Computer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OK_Computer
Brian Eno: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Eno
Ted Comerford: https://tedcomerford.com/music
Oblique Strategies Cards: https://www.enoshop.co.uk/product/oblique-strategies.html
Broken Social Scene: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broken_Social_Scene
The National: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_National_(band)

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Secret Sonics 048 - Mark Eckert

Mark Eckert is a music producer, drummer, and entrepreneur based out of Charlotte, NC, USA!

You can learn more about Mark here: https://www.markeckert.com/

You can follow Mark on Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markeckert/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themarkeckert/

You can learn more about That Pitch here: https://www.thatpitch.com/

You can learn more about That 90's Kid here: https://www.thatninetieskid.com/publishing

References

The Six Figure Home Studio Podcast: https://www.thesixfigurehomestudio.com/using-instagram-marketing-to-build-recurring-income-as-a-music-producer-with-mark-eckert/

Daniel Grimmett (Dark Label): http://danielgrimmett.com/

Kiowa Gordon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiowa_Gordon

Uranus Sound (Phoenix): https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/the-closing-of-uranus-recording-marks-end-of-era-for-a-gin-blossom-7488477

Allola: https://www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/allola

Alex Clare: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Clare

Passion Pit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passion_Pit

Phoenix: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_(band)

Lorde: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorde

Chris Zane: https://chris-zane.com/

Joel Little: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Little

Kids of 88 "Feed the Birds:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFq0UxTkV6w

Dababy "Suge:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvuQNNVrbtM

Cortez the Killer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hern%C3%A1n_Cort%C3%A9s

Kevin McCloskey of Black Pearl Studios: https://www.instagram.com/blackpearlmixedit/

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

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Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!
 
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Secret Sonics 046 - Matt Zutell

Matt Zutell is a music producer, mixing engineer and musician based out of Charleston, SC, USA!

You can learn more about Matt here: http://www.coast-records.com/

You can follow Matt on Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coastrecords/

References

Coast Records Releases - https://coastrecords.bandcamp.com/

Matthew Garber - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-042-matthew-garber

Human Resources record mentioned - https://coastrecords.bandcamp.com/album/champagne

War on Drugs - A Deeper Understanding -  https://open.spotify.com/album/4TkmrrpjlPoCPpGyDN3rkF?autoplay=true&v=L
87 Nights record Mentioned - https://coastrecords.bandcamp.com/track/i-aint-your-man
The Royal American (the venue where Matt works FOH) - https://www.theroyalamerican.com/
Ben’s Solocast on Silver Linings - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-039-coronaviruscovid-19-silver-linings-and-facebook-live-qampa
CLA - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Lord-Alge
Ben’s AES Blog - https://www.benwallick.com/blog/2017/10/30/aes-2017-one-guys-big-revelation

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Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!
 
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Secret Sonics 045 - Rick Barnes

Rick Barnes is a music producer, audio engineer, musician, and owner of Rax Trax Recording Studios in Chicago, IL, USA!

You can learn more about Rick here: https://www.raxtrax.com/staff

You can follow Rick on Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barnesrecording/

References:

Rax Trax Recording: https://www.raxtrax.com/
Noam Wallenberg: https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-038-noam-wallenberg
Nicholas Tremulis: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/nicholas-tremulis-mn0000866115
Studio Vision (early DAW): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opcode_Systems
Peven Everett (trumpet player): https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/peveneverett/biography
Columbia College music technology course: https://www.colum.edu/academics/programs/music-technology
ATC monitors: http://atcloudspeakers.co.uk/
Russ Berger (acoustician): https://rbdg.com/team/#russ
Mic Shop (Bill Bradley) u47 clone: https://www.micshop.com/microphones
Norman Druce (Atomic): https://www.gearslutz.com/board/for-those-we-have-lost-memorials-rips-and-obituaries/1282661-rip-norman-druce.html

Atomic Power Supplies: https://www.atomicinstrument.com/

Rachel Yamagata: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachael_Yamagata
Steve Albini: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Albini
Lakland Bass: https://www.lakland.com/

Kahil El'Zabar: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kahil_El%27Zabar

David Murray: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Murray_(saxophonist)

Dave Liebman (Sax player): http://davidliebman.com/home/
Waves CLA Mixhub (SSL emulation): https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-mixhub
Andy Wallace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX6LcB-WObw
Gender Amplified: http://genderamplified.org/
Sylvia Massy: http://www.sylviamassy.com/

Some recent work to check out:

Nicholas Tremulis - https://soundcloud.com/ntorchestra/sets/forthebabydoll

The Circle View - https://open.spotify.com/album/48ZNDMibxUruK1LoAdB1AC

The Fold - https://open.spotify.com/album/2aQeLow9yOlXjUNJawjAy5

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

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-Ben