He's been behind classic tracks from artists like James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Kim Karnes, and Neil Diamond, with a career stretching from 3-track tape to Pro Tools. We talk about what's changed and what remains the same.By Daniel Liston Keller

We do a deep dive into Denny's early career and development as a filmmaker, his learning curve in creating "Wrecking Crew," and his subsequent work on "Immediate Family," as well as his current projects.By Daniel Liston Keller

How can the music industry create more accessibility for the blind and visually impaired? We take up the conversation with advocates Joey Stuckey and Jay Pocknell. Taped live at the NAMMShow 2024.By Daniel Liston Keller

It takes years of work and dedication to become an overnight success, and Mark Parfitt's journey is a case in point. Time in the trenches in school and in the studio prepared him to make the most of opportunity, and his recent work with Justin Bieber has brought him well-deserved recognition.By Daniel Liston Keller

Despite being the "new kid" in the Immediate Family, Steve Postell's career has been a long and winding road, replete with songwriting, production, jingles, touring, and a whole lot more. He fills us in on a truly multi-faceted career. Thanks to Jackson Browne and Groove Masters Studios for the time and space.…

Adam Moseley began his career at Trident Studios in London as a chef and construction worker, working his way through the ranks to engineer and produce recordings with U2, Lenny Kravitz, Rush, Kiss, and many more. We talk about his approach to production, the creative process, and the lessons he brings to his classes at UCLA Herb Alpert School of M…

Insights In Sound - Brian Kehew, Producer/Engineer - Season 14, Episode 1 (131) Calling Brian Kehew's career diverse is something of an understatement. He's an accomplished engineer, producer, author, educator, musician, technologist, restoration expert, remixer, and so much more, with a breadth of understanding and a near endless trove of anecdote…

From Electric Lady to Capitol Studios, Michael Frondelli has brought his "A-game" to a long and eclectic career as recording engineer, producer, label owner, activist, and entrepreneur. We take a deep dive into his fascinating journey.By Daniel Liston Keller

Few people have been at the helm of more classic recordings than Bill Schnee. His discography encompasses some of the most memorable albums and artists of the late 20th century, and his book "Chairman at the Board" is a testament to the music and technology of the era. We met up in Nashville for a fun and informative chat.…

John Jennings' career has been anything but ordinary, from musician to tech guy to ribbon mic evangelist. We get into the long and winding road that led him to Royer Labs.By Daniel Liston Keller

Jim Messina's musical journey is remarkable in its length and versatility. He's been a successful songwriter, producer, engineer, publisher, and of course, artist. He played bass with Buffalo Springfield and co-founded Poco, but he's best known for his work with Kenny Loggins, with Loggins & Messina ultimately selling more than 20 million albums be…

In an industry filled with unique career paths, Gil Griffith has forged his own, combining a love of music and technology with a keen grasp of business and a passion for connecting with other creatives. We hung out for a wide-ranging chat on career, technology, music, and discovering what you're good at.…

Insights In Sound - Mixing In ATMOS - Season 13, Episode 3 (#123) We got together with two of our favorite producers, Matt Wallace and Will Kennedy, to delve into the ever-evolving conversation about immersive audio and mixing in ATMOS. With a growing catalog of mixes under their collective belts, they bring a breath of clarity to a murky and over-…

Insights In Sound - Will Turpin, Bassist/Producer - Season 13, Episode 5 (#125) He's best known for his work as bassist for '90s rockers Collective Soul, but Will Turpin boasts a long and diverse career of his own as well. We caught up with him at Real to Reel Studios, the facility his father opened in the 1970s.…

Insights In Sound - Candace Stewart, Studio Manager - Season 13, Episode 4 (#124) It takes a vast mix of mad skills and a touch of neurodiversity to manage the organized chaos of a multi-room studio. Candace Stewart is one of the best, and has always brought her own inimitable style to the gig. We met up at the iconic East West Studios for a raucou…

The endorsements game is about much more than free stuff. Done well, it’s a two-way street that benefits both artist and manufacturer. Understanding artist relations, marketing, and how you, as an artist/influencer, fit into the equation is key to establishing and maintaining good relationships. We sat down with Dino Monoxelos (Ampeg) and Brian Ali…

Insights In Sound - Scoring for Picture - Jeff Rona - Season 13, Episode 2 (#122) We visited with award-winning film and TV composer Jeff Rona for a conversation about scoring for film, TV, and gaming in today’s fast-changing media landscape, and to talk about his book, "The Reel World."By Daniel Liston Keller

Insights In Sound - Happy Accidents - Season 12, Episode 10 (#120) While pre-production and preparation are always important aspects of a recording, often the best and most memorable parts of a recording are completely unplanned. We sat down with engineer/producer Ross Hogarth and musician/producer CJ Vanston to share some anecdotes about the unexp…

Insights In Sound - So You (Don't) Want to Be a Rock & Roll Star - Season 12, Episode 9 (#119) Not everyone dreams of being a rock star, and not all rock stars are on stage. The music industry is a vast community of interesting and creative people with career paths that are anything but typical. We chat with Simon Jones (Yamaha Guitar Group) and Se…

Insights In Sound - Livestreaming for Musicians - Season 12, Episode 8 (#118) Live from the NAMM Show, here's our panel on "Livestreaming for Musicians" with William Golde from PTZOptics, a company that's been disrupting the DIY video space with great cameras and awesome educational content to get you going. If you're curious about live-streaming a…

Insights In Sound - Steven Miller, Producer/Engineer - Season 12, Episode 7 (#117) Steven Miller is a bit of a music industry Zelig. His productions run the gamut from Windham Hill and Dave Matthews to Pink and Jonas Brothers. He helped Steve Jobs introduce the Apple Macintosh, and created the ubiquitous Ocean Way Drums library. We met up with him …

Insights In Sound - Sound Design: Your Brain's the Best Plug-In - Season 12, Episode 6 (#116) In today’s world of nearly unlimited audio processing power and options, the sonic possibilities for sound design are greater than ever before. But despite a nearly unlimited array of plug-ins and processors, inspiration still comes from the individual. We…

Insights In Sound - Michael Beinhorn on the Making of "Rockit" - Season 12, Episode 5 (#115) In the early 1980s, the music industry was caught in the midst of a cultural upheaval. The slick, heavily-produced sounds of progressive and corporate rock were running headfirst into the raw power of punk and HipHop, with upstart artists creating their own…

Insights In Sound - So You (Don't) Want to be a Rock & Roll Star - Season 12, Episode 4 (#114) With change being the only constant in today's music industry, pursuing a diverse career path is more essential than ever. There are jobs out there you never knew existed, and if it doesn’t exist, it’s up to you to create it. Continuing our conversation o…

Insights In Sound - Building the Bridge between Education & Manufacturing - Season 12 Episode 3 (#113) The education sector is the input channel of the pro audio community - thousands of students each year, getting their first look at the technology they will use and influence. We chat with former AES presidents John Krivit and Jonathan Wyner, and …

Recorded live at the 2023 #NAMMShow, - We sat down with award-winning producers Michael Beinhorn and Frank Filipetti to talk about how musicians can navigate the changed landscape of today's music industry.By Daniel Liston Keller

ICYMI, Join us for a live recording of our TEC Tracks panel at the #nammshow, "If I Knew Then (What I Know Now)," with the brain trust of Chuck Ainlay, Frank Filipetti, Sylvia Massy, and Ross Hogarth. It's a thoughtful, enlightening, and hilarious conversation.By Daniel Liston Keller

He's been awarded two Latin Grammys, taught engineering in Mexico, Venezuela, and elsewhere, and is the author of "The Human Side of Audio." We chat with Darío Peñaloza about the technical and the non-technical.By Daniel Liston Keller

A pioneer of synthesis and a godfather of the drum machine, Roger Linn has woven a legacy of innovative instruments and technological breakthroughs. From his early days working with Leon Russell to his current passion, the Linnstrument, we cover a lot of ground.By Daniel Liston Keller

Insights In Sound - Chuck Ainlay, EngineerProducer - Season 11, Episode8 (#108) He's been working in the studio since he was knee-high to a two-track, and it shows. We chat with Chuck Ainlay about his early exposure to recording, his work with Mark Knopfler and his philosophy of how less can be more.…

Insights In Sound - Vance Powell, Engineer/Producer - Season 11, Episode 7 (#107) From Chris Stapleton and Jack White to Phish and Arctic Monkeys, Vance Powell has cut his own path and his own unique sound with artists as individual as he is. He's as outspoken and pragmatic as he is hilarious and entertaining. Buckle up for a wide-ranging conversat…

Insights In Sound - Marcus Ryle, Inventor - Season 11, Episode 6 (#106) He's made a career of pushing the envelope, contributing to technologies that have shifted the paradigms of creative tools. We chat with Marcus Ryle about his early days with Oberheim, the development of the ADAT, the birth of Line6, and his ongoing fascination with technology.…

Insights In Sound - David Mash, Technologist/Educator - Season 11, Episode 5 (#105) His years at Berklee College of Music saw the institution through an almost revolutionary evolution in education. We chat with David Mash about teaching, learning, and the creative process.By Daniel Liston Keller

Insights In Sound - Jerry Kovarsky, Musician/Educator - Season 11, Episode 4 (#104) Jerry Kovarsky's career has been an elegant balance of music, technology, and education. He's been deeply involved in the development of some landmark synthesizers, written countless articles and books, and come full circle as a musician.…

He designed the legendary Electric Ladyland Studios at the age of 22, and is still going strong nearly 4000 venues later. We sat down with John Storyk for a wide-ranging chat about life, work, universal truths, and the great philosophers Socrates and Yogi Berra.By Daniel Liston Keller

Insights In Sound - Glenn Jordan, Film/TV Composer - Season 11, Episode 2 (#102) From Shari Lewis to PeeWee's Playhouse and dozens more, Glenn Jordan has provided the soundtrack to countless movies and TV series. We caught up with him at Synthplex 2022 for some perspective on what it takes to build and keep a career in scoring.…

Multitasking, shifting gears, wearing many hats...whatever you want to call it, Todd Urban does it, from performance to engineering and production, education, and video production, Todd is a master of mixing it up and making it work.By Daniel Liston Keller

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Insights In Sound - Dan Goldstein, Cherry Audio - Season 10, Episode 8 (#98) Few companies have disrupted the software synthesizer world to the extent that Cherry Audio has, with their stunningly accurate emulations of rare vintage synths and effects. We caught up with Cherry Audio CTO Dan Goldstein at Synthplex 2022.…

Insights In Sound - Lee Brenkman, Live Sound Engineer - Season 10, Episode 6 (#96) From his early days at San Francisco's Family Dog Ballroom through his decades with the Great American Music Hall and the California Jazz Conservatory, Lee Brenkman has racked up more than half a century of audio wisdom, and maybe a few good stories along the way.…

Insights In Sound - Starr Parodi, Musician/Composer - Season 10, Episode 5 (#95) She's played to millions of late-night living rooms on the Arsenio Hall Show, and scored dozens of film and TV works. Starr Parodi chats with us about a life in music.By Daniel Liston Keller

Insights In Sound - Drew Schlesinger, Sound Designer - Season 10, Episode 4 (#94) He's built sounds for the CZ-101 and other legendary synths from Casio, Korg, Roland and more. You've heard his creations in movies, music, and more. We sat down with Drew Schlesinger at Synthplex 2022 for an impromptu chat.…

He's worked on the stage, in front of the stage, and at the side of the stage, and it's given him a unique perspective on music and live performance. He's done FOH and monitors for Mariah Carey, Lionel Richie, Machine Head, Third Eye Blind, Hillary Duff, and many more. We met up at Hideout Studios in Las Vegas for a great chat.…

Insights In Sound - Paul Wolff, Engineer/Inventor - Season 10, Episode 2 (#92) Paul Wolff has been at the heart of some of the most innovative companies in professional audio, including API, Tonelux, and Slate Digital. As with most visionaries, he's got strong opinions and great stories. We shot the breeze in his workshop; join us for this largely …

His career is a prime example of the road less traveled, with work in corporate audio, education, and live shows ranging from local street fairs to popes and presidents. We get the skinny from Steve Savanyu on doing a little bit of everything.By Daniel Liston Keller

Co-founder of Mix Magazine, TEC Tracks, and the TEC Awards, David Schwartz's career has been a study in the evolving landscape of the pro audio industry, and he's got the stories to go with it. We met up for a great chat at his home in Santa Fe.By Daniel Liston Keller

One more from our live streams at the #nanmmshow: we chat with award-winning film/TV composer Amin Bhatia ("Interstellar Suite," "Anne with an E"), who shares some great anecdotes on his own career and the biz overall.By Daniel Liston Keller

He's been the secret sauce behind some of the finest preamps, EQs, and compressors you'll ever see in a studio rack. We chat with Doug Fearn, the sultan of high-end tubular pro audio.By Daniel Liston Keller