Insights In Sound

She's old school and high tech, an accidental entrepreneur and a committed innovator. EveAnna Manley's lived a fascinating journey, and our chat barely scratches the surface.

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Few people have contributed as much to the evolution of the recording studio biz as Howie Schwartz, whose Howard Schwartz Recording ruled the New York scene for several decades. He's a wealth of knowledge, and the king of kibbitz, so prepare yourself for some of the best stories ever with part one of our chat with Howie Schwartz.

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With a long list of credits - Mick Jagger, Boz Scaggs, Whitney Houston, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Fleetwood Mac, Carole King, Stevie Nicks, and dozens more - FOH mixer David Morgan has a ton of great stories. We continue with part two of our conversation.

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She's worn a lot of different hats and brings a ton of wisdom and mad skills to everything she takes on. But most importantly, she pays it forward every day, educating and mentoring others in the industry. Join us for some rare insight about her career, life, and what makes Becki Barabas tick.

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Karrie Keyes got her start in the 1990s mixing monitors for Pearl Jam and dozens of other artists. As co-founder of SoundGirls, she's been a powerful advocate for women and education. She's also a super-fun hang.

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He's been the trusted hand at FOH for artists like James Taylor, Paul Simon, Cher, and Stevie Nicks. He's spent decades on the road, and has the best stories. Join us for part one of a two parter with live sound engineer David Morgan.

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Throughout much of the 1980s and '90s, Donnette Thayer had a small but rabidly dedicated following, first as a member of New Wave cult favorites Game Theory, and then as part of Hex, the band she formed with Steve Kilby of The Church. She's also had a relatively unknown alter-ego as a research scientist. Here's a short peek into the work of an artist you may have missed.

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A mainstay of the Canadian indie rock scene, Brian Moncarz has flown the faders on productions for Our Lady Peace, the Trews, and Circa Survive, and worked with producers including Bob Ezrin and David Bottrill. Join us for a chat about his career path and studio ethos.

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She's an entrepreneur whose Sansamp has become a household name for musicians worldwide. She's also wonderfully down to earth, incredibly funny, and an all-around great human. We chat with Dale Krevens about taking the entrepreneurial plunge, building a brand, and lots of other fun stuff.

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Inspired by sound at an early age, Rick Allen has spent a lifetime pursuing the sounds you hear in your head, and many you haven't yet. His award-winning work in sound design has appeared in movie trailers, video games, TV shows, radio spots, music libraries, and plenty of unexpected places. We visited his studio in Scottsdale to talk about the loud and soft of it, and the lengths he's gone to for sonic discovery.

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