From Bob Dylan and Richie Havens to Super Session and Miles Davis, Harvey Brooks has been behind some of the most iconic basslines of the 1960s, '70s, and beyond. His is a story of improvisation, intuition, and a life well lived in music.

From Bob Dylan and Richie Havens to Super Session and Miles Davis, Harvey Brooks has been behind some of the most iconic basslines of the 1960s, '70s, and beyond. His is a story of improvisation, intuition, and a life well lived in music.

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As an editor, an engineer, an artist, and a writer, George Petersen has seen a lifetime of changes in pro audio and music technology. What a pleasure to catch up with him at the #nammshow and share some of his unique perspective.

As an editor, an engineer, an artist, and a writer, George Petersen has seen a lifetime of changes in pro audio and music technology. What a pleasure to catch up with him at the #nammshow and share some of his unique perspective.

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Michelle Moog-Koussa

How does a small but vibrant non-profit navigate the shutdown, recession, and all the challenges of today's world? With a lot of creative thinking, reports Michelle Moog-Koussa, Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation. We caught up with her live from the #nammshow 2022.

How does a small but vibrant non-profit navigate the shutdown, recession, and all the challenges of today's world? With a lot of creative thinking, reports Michelle Moog-Koussa, Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation. We caught up with her live from the #nammshow 2022.

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ICYMI: This episode features a rebroadcast of our livestreamed TEC Tracks panel, live from NAMM 2022. Join me and John Alagia, Tina Morris, Sean Phelan, and Paula Salvatore for an insightful chat on the evolving role of the commercial studio.

ICYMI: This episode features a rebroadcast of our livestreamed TEC Tracks panel, live from NAMM 2022. Join me and John Alagia, Tina Morris, Sean Phelan, and Paula Salvatore for an insightful chat on the evolving role of the commercial studio.

IIS 79 - Get a Room - Live from NAMM

When it comes to multi-faceted careers, Reek Havok has been there (and still is). We talked about his work as a drummer, programmer, sound designer, exhibit consultant, immersive artist, and more.

When it comes to multi-faceted careers, Reek Havok has been there (and still is). We talked about his work as a drummer, programmer, sound designer, exhibit consultant, immersive artist, and more.

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Matt Wallace

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Simon Jones

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He's an accomplished author, artist, photographer, journalist, and more than anything, a wonderful storyteller. We meet at the hallowed halls of United Recording to share an all-too-brief chat with the illustrious Mr. Bonzai.

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Eric Boulanger

Insights In Sound - Eric Boulanger, Mastering Engineer (Episode 74) For musician and engineer Eric Boulanger, mastering is far more than just polishing the mix. We talk about his career path, his work, and his insights on the creative process. (Link in the comments.) 

Insights In Sound - Eric Boulanger, Mastering Engineer (Episode 74) For musician and engineer Eric Boulanger, mastering is far more than just polishing the mix. We talk about his career path, his work, and his insights on the creative process. (Link in the comments.)

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Kyle Chirnside

Production professional, live sound pro, and Signal To Noise podcast co-host are just some of the many hats Kyle Chirnside has worn over his career. We chatted about coming up in the industry, how things have changed (and how they haven't), and what's next.

Production professional, live sound pro, and Signal To Noise podcast co-host are just some of the many hats Kyle Chirnside has worn over his career. We chatted about coming up in the industry, how things have changed (and how they haven't), and what's next.

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Conversations with people behind the scenes, behind the technology, and behind the music. People you may not know, but you should.

Leo Pisaq

Getting a great live mix is only one aspect of the gig. We talked with FOH engineer Leo Pisaq about having the artist's trust in your hands, and how that impacts every moment onstage.

Getting a great live mix is only one aspect of the gig. We talked with FOH engineer Leo Pisaq about having the artist's trust in your hands, and how that impacts every moment onstage.

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Brad Madix

He has made a career of meeting and vanquishing the challenges of live sound production and recording. Diablo Digital co-founder Brad Madix shares his well-earned perspective on the gig.

He has made a career of meeting and vanquishing the challenges of live sound production and recording. Diablo Digital co-founder Brad Madix shares his well-earned perspective on the gig.

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Ed Stasium

From Gladys Knight and the Pips, through the Ramones, Talking Heads, Living Color, Smithereens, and HooDoo Gurus, Ed Stasium's career has been a roadmap of music history. And he's got the stories to go along with it. Want to know the back story about "Midnight Train to Georgia," or the very unique way the Bee Gees laid down their vocals? Listen in!

From Gladys Knight and the Pips, through the Ramones, Talking Heads, Living Color, Smithereens, and HooDoo Gurus, Ed Stasium's career has been a roadmap of music history. And he's got the stories to go along with it. Want to know the back story about "Midnight Train to Georgia," or the very unique way the Bee Gees laid down their vocals? Listen in!

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Dusty Wakeman

Dusty Wakeman has led a colorful and eclectic career. His work with artists like Dwight Yoakam, Lucinda Williams, Roy Orbison, Michelle Shocked, and Buck Owens helped put him on the map as an engineer and producer. He ran LA's legendary Mad Dog Studios for nearly three decades before joining Mojave Audio as President. Join us for an equally colorful and eclectic chat on everything from being at the right place at the right time and asking the right questions, to imposter syndrome and building the bridge as you walk on it.

Dusty Wakeman has led a colorful and eclectic career. His work with artists like Dwight Yoakam, Lucinda Williams, Roy Orbison, Michelle Shocked, and Buck Owens helped put him on the map as an engineer and producer. He ran LA's legendary Mad Dog Studios for nearly three decades before joining Mojave Audio as President. Join us for an equally colorful and eclectic chat on everything from being at the right place at the right time and asking the right questions, to imposter syndrome and building the bridge as you walk on it.

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Michelle Pettinato

Insights In Sound - Michelle Sabolchick Pettinato, Live Sound Engineer (Episode 68) If you're going to "break the glass fader" you'd better be damn good, damn professional, and damn fearless. Michelle Sabolchick Pettinato is all that, and a damn fun hang as well. We chatted about her long and convoluted career path with everyone from Elvis Costello and Janet Jackson to Melissa Etheridge and Thievery Corp...and of course, the ever-present elephant in the room, diversity in our industry.

Insights In Sound - Michelle Sabolchick Pettinato, Live Sound Engineer (Episode 68) If you're going to "break the glass fader" you'd better be damn good, damn professional, and damn fearless. Michelle Sabolchick Pettinato is all that, and a damn fun hang as well. We chatted about her long and convoluted career path with everyone from Elvis Costello and Janet Jackson to Melissa Etheridge and Thievery Corp...and of course, the ever-present elephant in the room, diversity in our industry.

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Chris Leonard

His work as a live production expert is just part of what Chris Leonard brings to the table. As co-host of the #SignalToNoisePodcast, he's been a powerful force in helping to grow an inclusive audio community. Check out what happens when you put two hosts together on the same show.

His work as a live production expert is just part of what Chris Leonard brings to the table. As co-host of the #SignalToNoisePodcast, he's been a powerful force in helping to grow an inclusive audio community. Check out what happens when you put two hosts together on the same show.

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Richard Factor

Terms like "visionary" and "renaissance" are tossed around far too indiscriminately, but in the case of Richard Factor they barely scratch the surface. He welcomed us into his home in Sedona and held forth on the company's early days, myriad inventions, and a peek into what makes him tick.

Terms like "visionary" and "renaissance" are tossed around far too indiscriminately, but in the case of Richard Factor they barely scratch the surface. He welcomed us into his home in Sedona and held forth on the company's early days, myriad inventions, and a peek into what makes him tick.

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David Bottrill

Insights In Sound - David Bottrill, Producer / Engineer (Episode 65) From Peter Gabriel and Rush to Tool, Smashing Pumpkins, and Silverchair, producer David Bottrill brings an old-school touch to every project. He zoomed in from his studio near Toronto to share his thoughts on his perspective on working with the artist. #musicbiz #proaudio #recordproducer

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She's an engineer and an educator, she's whip-smart with a wicked sense of humor. We get with Samantha Potter and put them all together. 

She's an engineer and an educator, she's whip-smart with a wicked sense of humor. We get with Samantha Potter and put them all together.

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When it comes to women in pro audio, Leslie Gaston-Bird literally wrote the book. She's been a wealth of knowledge and a powerful force in the industry, as well as an educator and mentor to countless others at all levels of knowledge and experience. We had a fun chat from her home in the UK.

When it comes to women in pro audio, Leslie Gaston-Bird literally wrote the book. She's been a wealth of knowledge and a powerful force in the industry, as well as an educator and mentor to countless others at all levels of knowledge and experience. We had a fun chat from her home in the UK.

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