Ben Ikwaugwu On The Biggest Problem For A Gigging Musician On My Latest Podcast

On this week’s podcast episode, I speak with Ben Ikwaugwu, CEO of SoundCheck Live, about why the freelance economy is growing faster than the tools designed to support it. Drawing from his background as a professional vocalist and supply chain professional, Ben explains why fragmented communication, lack of systems, and disjointed execution make it harder […]

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New Music Gear Monday: EHX Effects Interface Stompbox Integrator

One of the ongoing challenges in modern studios is integrating guitar pedals into a DAW-based workflow without turning your signal chain into a science experiment. Pedals expect instrument level. Interfaces provide line level. Plug one straight into the other and you’re usually rewarded with distortion, noise, or a lifeless tone that sounds nothing like what […]

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Legendary Engineer Ed Seay Talks The Nashville Sound And Its AI Influence On My Latest Podcast

On this week’s podcast episode, I speak with legendary Nashville engineer and producer Ed Seay about AI generated demos, modern songwriting trends, mixing tools, and how the Nashville sound has evolved. From demo studios being bypassed to why human instinct still cannot be replaced, this conversation offers an inside look at where music has been […]

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New Music Gear Monday: Warm Audio Retro 64 Dynamic Stage Mic

Back when I was first playing in bands, sound systems were very primitive, to say the least. To give you an idea, when the Shure Vocal Master came along, it was a revelation for bands everywhere, something that’s quite laughable today. Another standard of the time was the Electro-Voice 664 microphone, which we all used […]

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iZotope And Plugin Alliance Futures Up In The Air Thanks To Native Instruments Insolvency Proceedings

In another “Thank you private equity for making this company worse” moment, it’s been reported that Native Instruments has entered preliminary insolvency in a German court, threatening the future of iZotope, Plugin Alliance, and Brainworx. This means that the court has appointed an administrator who is responsible for restructuring the company and any sale of […]

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FanFlowy’s Mark Roberge On Why Artists Struggle To Grow A Fanbase On My Latest Podcast

On this week’s podcast episode, I speak with Prospect Hill drummer and FanFlowy co-founder Mark Roberge reveals how the music industry still lacks the systems that every other business takes for granted. From cost-per-acquisition to automated fan engagement, Mark shares why most artists burn out – and how FanFlowy was built to fix that. If […]

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New Music Gear Monday: Winter NAMM Overview

Winter NAMM 2026 has come and gone, and on some level it was very like the recent ones, and on another it was very different. I always look at the show as a barometer of the health of the industry, as we can see on a macro level the latest trends and controversies. While I […]

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Korneff Audio’s Cognitive Artist Luke Delalio On My Latest Podcast

On this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with Luke Delalio, engineer, educator, cognitive artist, photographer, and creative force at Korneff Audio. Luke shares the deeply personal story of how tinnitus changed everything, forcing him to step away from music production just as his career was thriving. But what began as a devastating setback became […]

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New Music Gear Monday: Fender Studio Pro 8 Digital Audio Workstation

Many PreSonus users may not be aware that Fender purchased the company back in 2021. Since then it has slowly been incorporating PreSonus tech and products into its own product line, which really came to the fore with last year’s introduction of the Fender Studio DAW. Now the company has just about done away with […]

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Insider Sync Licensing Strategy With Chris SD On My Latest Podcast

On this week’s podcast episode, I’m joined by Chris SD – producer, engineer, songwriter, and founder of Sync Songwriter. Chris has helped artists get $30,000 placements, land Billboard features, and book world tours through sync licensing. In this deep-dive conversation, he breaks down how sync really works today, why connections matter more than ever, and […]

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7-Time Grammy-Winning Engineer, Producer, And Songwriter Brent Maher On My Latest Podcast

On this week’s podcast episode, 6-time Grammy-winning producer, engineer, and songwriter Brent Maher shares a remarkable journey across genres, generations, and creative mediums. From recording legends like Elvis and Duke Ellington to discovering The Judds and inventing a new format – a musical novel – Brent’s stories reveal how passion and patience can outlast trends […]

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New Music Gear Monday: Korneff Audio Sitral Klangfilter W295 EQ Plugin

Every time you think that every vintage EQ available has already been modeled, another interesting one shows up. That’s the case with the Sitral Klangfilter W295 made specifically for German broadcast in the 1960s. Built to the utmost quality available at the time, the Sitral is about as sweet an EQ that you’ll find, and […]

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New Music Gear Monday: SSL Super 9000 Hardware Channel Strip

Last year SSL introduced its Revival 4000 hardware channel strip to great acclaim. After all, what wasn’t there to like? You got the best of the vintage SSL E-series console sound. While that was perfect for some engineers, others wanted the sound of the more modern J-series and Duality consoles, so SSL has accommodated them […]

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Don’t Be Afraid – This New Law On Streaming Levels Will Probably Not Affect Your Mixes

Many of you don’t remember, but there was a time on broadcast television when the commercials were so loud compared to the program that it became a real problem. TV watchers where constantly turning the volume level up and down with their remotes, and that led to thousands of complaints to the Federal Communications Commission. […]

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Happy New Year! Here’s To A Great 2026

Happy New Year everyone! Let’s have a safe, happy and prosperous 2026 together. As always, I’m very grateful and thankful for your continued support!

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