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.  

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.

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 conversation.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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 unfiltered chat.  

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.  

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.

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.

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.  

ICYMI, here's one more from our live sessions at #nammshow 2022. We braved the levels on the show floor and sat down with David Royer and Dusty Wakeman at the show to get the skinny on Mojave's methods, and why all large-diaphragm condensers are not created equal. 

He's an acclaimed engineer with a love for not just the technology, but for the creative process behind the artistry. And he's dedicated to passing that wisdom on to the next generation. We caught up with Mark Rubel at his home away from home, the legendary Blackbird Studios and Blackbird Academy in Nashville, Tennessee.  

Insights In Sound - Erik Zobler, Live from NAMM (Episode 85) ICYMI, another live-streamed NAMM+ session from the NAMM Show. Audio engineer Erik Zobler has fingered faders in the studio and on the road, and shared his perspective on the differences, the commonalities, and useful strategies for transitioning between live and studio engineering.

ICYMI, here's our NAMM+ conversation with Izotope's Director of Education, Jonathan Wyner, recorded live at the #nammshow 2022.  

ICYMI: This episode features a rebroadcast of our TEC Tracks panel, live from NAMM 2022. Join me and Sylvia Massy, Ed Stasium, and Matt Wallace for a fun conversation on the role of the producer and the creative process.  

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.)

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.  

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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. 

Building community is what it's all about, and Michael Lawrence is a master at it. Signal-to-Noise co-host, Smaart guru, Live Sound engineer, mentor, and more, he's one of the good guys.