Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Podcast

My guests this week are Alexandra Bartles and Rick Snoman of Pro Audio Ears and Altar Recording Studios, the worldâs first boutique recording studio dedicated to Electronic Dance Music. Alex is a practicing audiologist with over 18 years experience who specializes in tinnitus retraining therapy. She also serves on the AES education and historical committees, and is co-chair of the Electronic Dance Music committee. Rick is an award winning producer and remixer, whoâs worked with Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue and many others. He has his Ph.D in audio technology from Cambridge University, and is the author of the highly regarded Dance Music Manual, a standard textbook in schools around the world. The two have collaborated to create Pro Audio Ears, a unique site designed to help develop the critical listening skills and analytical listening that are essential for an engineer or producerâs success.During our interview we talked about the intricacies of our hearing and ears, some facts about tinnitus that might surprise you, the importance of the kick drum in electronic music and some tricks on how to get the best sound, and much more.On the intro Iâll take a look at the most listened to genres of music, and Gibsonâs purchase of Mesa/Boogie. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epGuid: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/?p=2720', rssUrl: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/feed/podcast/', backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

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My guest this week is drummer Matt Starr, who's worked with Ace Frehley, Joe Lynn Turner, Mr. Big and many others both recording and touring . Matt is also a successful career coach, using his past success and failures as a guide to help musicians getting started or those that are stuck in place.During our interview we talked about going from frontman to sideman, his secret for networking, working with producer Mike Chapman, and much more.On the intro Iâll take a look at rating your musical taste, and the rise of interactive sheet music. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epGuid: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/?p=2712', rssUrl: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/feed/podcast/', backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

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📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books

🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course

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No guest this week, but you'll find plenty to listen to as I give my top predictions for what will happen next year in the music industry. We'll look at a wide variety of topics including:How music venues adapt to the new worldLive streamingThe many facets of the TikTok storyFacebook getting biggerSongwriting changing once againVinyl shortages and what might happenPodcasting petering outSmarter plugins becoming the normand much more. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epGuid: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/?p=2704', rssUrl: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/feed/podcast/', backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.

📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books

🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course

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No guest on the podcast this week, but I will be taking my annual look back at how the music world changed in 2020.Even though the pandemic dominated the headlines, there was so much more that happened in the past year. We'll cover:Some of the serious fires that shaped our year and our futureThe booming guitar marketThe ups and downs of Guitar CenterStreaming numbers, platforms, and changesSome lawsuits that could change songwritingIntroduction of new gear and technologyAnd much more.Remember that you can find the podcast at BobbyOInnerCircle.com, or either on iTunes, Stitcher, Mixcloud, Google Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Deezer, TunIn Radio, and RadioPublic.Enjoy the show! var podscribeEmbedVars = { epGuid: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/?p=2696', rssUrl: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/feed/podcast/', backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

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Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.

📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books

🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course

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NEWSThe 3 types of media every artist should knowTop 10 Audio Hardware pieces from this year by GearNewsGUESTProducer/Engineer Mark Plati - Part 2Mark Plati has worked with a wide range of major artists including Prince, David Bowie, Janet Jackson, Talking Heads, Fleetwood Mac, the Bee Gees, The Cure and many others.In Part 1, which was Episode #338, we talked about we talked about working with Prince and Bowie, music for theater, following up on opportunities, and much more. Today in Part 2 of our interview we talked about all about the technical and philosophical aspects of producing, including producing and engineering at the same time, his approach to different genres of music, being a track âenergy manager,â dealing with a low budget projects, and much more.On the intro Iâll take a look at the 3 different types of media artists need, and the top 1o pieces of audio hardware this year from GearNews. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epGuid: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/?p=2691', rssUrl: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/feed/podcast/', backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

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📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books

🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course

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NEWSA look at Apple Music prices around the worldProduction relief from Congress with the HITS billGUESTSuper Hi-Fi CEO Zack ZalonZack Zalon started his music business career as the general manager of the legendary Troubadour club in Los Angeles. Soon after Zack became president of Virgin Digital, and then managing partner of We See Dragons, an agency designing digital platforms for clients like National Geographic, Comcast, Citibank and more.In 2018 Zack co-founded Super Hi-Fi using technology that allows its A.I.-driven audio platform to intelligently and seamlessly stitch together music and other audio content in digital delivery channels. Current partners include Peloton, iHeart Radio, The Associated Press, and Universal Music Group.During our interview we talked about differentiating between music platforms, using the techniques of radio in streaming, why streaming audio quality doesnât matter as much as you might think, and much more.On the intro Iâll take a look at Apple Music Prices around the world, and the HITS bill in Congress designed to help music creators. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epGuid: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/?p=2681', rssUrl: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/feed/podcast/', backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

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📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books

🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course

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NEWSWarner Music uses AI-driven A&R to sign more artistsPopular artist vocals and lyrics can now be deep fakedGUESTThe Police and Sting manager Miles Copeland - Part 2Miles Copeland formerly managed The Police and created IRS Records. IRS was at the forefront of punk and New Wave as the home for bands like REM, The Bangles, Dead Kennedys, The Go Gos, and many others. He also managed Sting in his solo music and film careers.In Part 1 we talked about Miles growing up in Egypt and Lebanon, getting involved with the upstart punk scene in London, behind the scenes at IRS Records, hearing The Policeâs âRoxanneâ for the first time, and much more. Today in part 2 of our interview we talked about the modest start that The Police got during their first tour of America, bein g a manager and running a label at the same time, the mentality of music execs in the corporate environment, and much more.On the intro Iâll take a look at how how artificial intelligence is used in A&R, and deep fake vocals. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epGuid: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/?p=2673', rssUrl: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/feed/podcast/', backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

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📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books

🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course

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NEWSYouTube can now puts ads on all your videos whether you like it or notThunderbolt 4 is coming to a computer near youGUESTPolice manager and IRS Records founder Miles CopelandMiles Copeland formerly managed The Police and created IRS Records. IRS was at the forefront of punk and New Wave as the home of bands like REM, The Bangles, Dead Kennedys, The Go Gos, and many others. He also managed Sting in his solo music and film careers.The son of one of the founders of the CIA and a mother who had worked for British Intelligence, Miles and his brothers grew up in the Middle East, which greatly influenced his openness to new music. He now owns and operates Copeland International Arts, which features musical styles from all over the world, including Middle Eastern, world music, Irish, tango, flamenco and Polynesian. In Part 1 of the interview we talked about Miles growing up in Egypt and Lebonen, getting involved with the upstart punk scene in London, behind the scenes at IRS Records, hearing The Policeâs âRoxanneâ for the first time, and much more.On the intro Iâll take a look at how YouTube will now include ads on all videos, and the latest Thunderbolt 4 interface. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epGuid: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/?p=2664', rssUrl: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/feed/podcast/', backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

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📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books

🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course

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NEWSLabels make Twitch crack down on music infringementImmersive sound without speakers or headphonesGUESTMusician, vocalist, and mixer Robert MartinRobert Martin was a long-time member of Frank Zappaâs band, the musical director for Bette Midler, and toured or performed with Paul McCartney, Michael McDonald, Stevie Nicks, Boz Scaggs, Etta James, Patti LaBelle, Bonnie Raitt, Kenny Loggins, and many others.Robert also recorded with Prince, the Moody Blues, Lyle Lovett, Gladys Knight, The O'Jays, Sheila E, The Blues Brothers, and a long list of other artists. He played, mixed and co-produced Wilson Pickett's 1987 Grammy nominated album on Motown, âAmerican Soul Man,â and composed the music for the television shows Cybill, Baywatch, Martial Law, and three seasons of Lifetime Televisionâs Intimate Portrait series.Robert also presents live Master Classes with a special focus on the advanced harmony and theory of Frank Zappa.During the interview we shared some Frank Zappa stories, talked about playing on the famed Philadelphia International records, Hammond organs, working with Wilson Pickett, and much more.On the intro Iâll take a look at how gamers have avoided paying royalties, and a device where we can hear without using headphones. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epGuid: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/?p=2655', rssUrl: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/feed/podcast/', backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

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📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books

🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course

🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses

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NEWSIs Spotify's new Discovery Mode tool pay-to-play?Drive-In Concert audio is actually pretty goodGUESTEngineer John CunibertiCheck out his OneMic series on YouTubeEngineer John Cuniberti began his music career as the drummer in Eddie Moneyâs first band, transitioned to mixing monitors for Stevie Wonder, and eventually became chief engineer at San Franciscoâs famed Hyde Street Studios.It was there John engineered a long line of seminal records for Bay artists like Joe Satriani and the Dead Kennedyâs, and eventually went on to work on projects for Sammy Hagar, PJ Harvey, the Neville Brothers, and many others.John eventually transitioned into mastering where heâs done award-winning projects for Tracy Chapman, Sound Tribe Sector 9, Thomas Dolby, Aaron Neville, Jesse Colin Young, the Grateful Dead, and many more. Heâs also as the inventor of the first commercially available reamping device called Reamp, and is the creator of the OneMic minimalist recording series on YouTube.During the interview we talked about recording during the days of San Francisco punk, making the transition into mastering, coming up with the reamp box, his OneMic series recording a band with just one microphone, and much more.On the intro Iâll take a look at how Spotifyâs controversial new Discovery Mode tool, and provide a quick overview of Drive-In Concert audio. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epGuid: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/?p=2648', rssUrl: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/feed/podcast/', backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

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📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books

🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course

🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses

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