My guest is Grammy-Winning producer, engineer, and mixer Matt Wallace. This is Matt's second appearance on the show, originally appearing on WCA #046. He has worked with Faith No More, Maroon 5, O.A.R., Dio, Tank and The Bangas, Replacements, Eric Gales, 3 Doors Down, Andy Grammer, Blackberry Smoke, Ludo, Train, Blues Traveler, Satchel, Mushroomhead, and I Prevail.

In this episode, we discuss:

Status since the last episode

Difficulties in the industry

Challenges with ATMOS Legacy Mix

ATMOS and Apple, WTF?

Crushing it with ATMOS

Smart Speakers

Moving Towards the Future

What kept you in the business?

If you build it, they will come

Keeping low overhead

Musician first, construction second

Importance of Alternative Income

Staying Visible in the business

"Prodixing"

Band performance quality

ProTools - No need for those pesky chops

Studio Deluxe 

Vibe is more important than gear

Studio space influences performance

Leaving the Bay Area

LA is the best place to make a record


Matt's Rant: Managing Your Money
Links and Show Notes

Matt's site

Matt on instagram

Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro


Credits

Guest: Matt Wallace

Host: Matt Boudreau

Engineer: Matt Boudreau

Producer: Matt Boudreau

Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau 

WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell 

Announcer: Chuck Smith