Pensado's Place - Audio

Pensado's Place - Audio episodes:

• 05.25.2020

  Skrillex Mix Engineer / Producer / Mastering Engineer, Tom Norris

  Our guest is a triple threat - Grammy Nominated Producer / Mixer / Mastering Engineer. His talents have led him to collaborate with artists such as Skrillex, Lady Gaga, Zedd, Grimes, The Weeknd, and more. Please welcome to The Place,...

  
• 05.18.2020

  Solange Knowles Engineer / Producer, Mikaelin “Blue” BlueSpruce

  Our guest is a multi-genre bad ass. His credits include artists like Solange Knowles, Mariah Carey, Nas, Skepta, Dev Hynes, as well as the Hamilton mixtape, and much more. Please welcome to The Place, Mikaelin "Blue" BlueSpruce!

  
• 05.12.2020

  Maroon 5 Producer / Engineer, Noah Passovoy

  Our guest is a Producer / Engineer who has worked with the likes of Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, 5 Seconds of Summer, and Maroon 5. Herb lovingly calls him the 6th member of Maroon 5. Please welcome to...

  
• 05.04.2020

  AuSounds Executive President / CMO, Marcus Sanchez

  Our guest is the Executive President and CMO of Ausounds - a US-based premium audio manufacturing company that designs headphones & audio products for music creators and music lovers alike. Marcus Sanchez is a dynamic music and marketing executive with...

  
• 04.27.2020

  Justin Bieber Producer / Music Director / Artist, HARV

  Our guest is a triple threat - Producer / Artist / Musical Director who was recently credited by Billboard for helping Justin Bieber to create a new format for R&B. Please welcome to The Place, HARV!

  
• 04.21.2020

  Chief Engineer for Dr. Dre, Quentin Gilkey

  Our guest is Dr. Dre's personal engineer as well as the Chief Engineer for Aftermath Records. Please welcome, Quentin Gilkey!

  
• 04.13.2020

  Ask Dave and Herb

  You've got questions - we got answers. Please enjoy our first ever virtual Ask Dave and Herb episode!

  
• 04.06.2020

  2020 NAMM Panel (Alex Tumay, Louis Bell, FINNEAS)

  The 2020 NAMM Show was an absolute blast. Please enjoy our discussion with hitmakers Alex Tumay, Louis Bell, and FINNEAS!

  
• 03.30.2020

  Talented Women of Audio

  For those who do not know, the month of March is Women's Month. We have had the pleasure of sitting at the desk with a number of talented women in the audio space from studio directors, composers, executives, front of...

  
• 03.20.2020

  Throwback Hits with Multi-Platinum Mix Engineer, Jaycen Joshua

  We’re throwing it back to an absolute must-see. He is hands down one of the hottest mixers in the game right now. With mixing credits on tracks like “Despacito”, Rosalía’s “El Mal Querer” album, Beyoncé’s “Formation”, as well as countless...

  
• 03.13.2020

  Leapwing Audio Founders

  Our guests are great friends of the show — they are the founders of one of the hottest plug-in companies in the game, Leapwing Audio, as well as both creating music in the Latin space. Meet Emiliano Caballero (Producer, Mix...

  
• 03.06.2020

  Producer / Songwriter / Entrepreneur, Fernando Garibay

  He is an award winning producer behind albums like Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" as well as a number of multi-platinum hits for artists like Rihanna, Sia, Bruno Mars, Steve Aoki, and more. Fast-forward to now, Garibay has transitioned into...

  
• 02.28.2020

  Alabama Shakes Producer / Mixer / Engineer, Shawn Everett

  He is a Producer / Mixer / Engineer who's credits range from Alabama Shakes to War on Drugs, Beck, Kacey Musgraves, and more. Please welcome to the desk, Shawn Everett!

  
• 02.14.2020

  “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare” Composer / Producer, Sarah Schachner

  She is a Composer and Producer who's credits range from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Anthem, Assassin's Creed Origins, to Travis Scott's "JACKBOYS" and 070 Shake's "Modus Vivendi". She also works with the legend himself, and good friend of the...

  
• 02.07.2020

  Multi-Platinum Producer, MURDA BEATZ

  At the young age of 25, he is one of the industry's most sought after producers. You know him for tracks like "Nice For What" (Drake), "MotorSport" (Migos, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj), "Butterfly Effect" (Travis Scott), and many more. Please...

  
• 01.31.2020

  Kobe Bryant Tribute

  A tribute to the legendary Kobe Bryant; gone too soon.

  
• 01.24.2020

  Multi-Platinum, Grammy Award Winning Producer / Songwriting Duo, The Rascals

  They come from two very diverse backgrounds — their paths drawn together under the mentorship of Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds. Leon Thomas III has his roots in acting, appearing as young Simba in The Lion King on Broadway as well as...

  
• 01.17.2020

  Retail Revealed with Mitch Gallagher & Mike Picotte of Sweetwater

  Get to know the good people behind one of our favorite pro audio companies, Sweetwater. Please welcome to The Place, Mitch Gallagher (Editorial Director) and Mike Picotte (Senior Sales Engineer and Artist Relations)!

  
• 12.27.2019

  Artist / Songwriter / Producer Anderson .Paak (Part 2)

  He is Grammy nominated for Best R&B Album as well as Best R&B Performance at the 2020 Grammy Awards. We are honored to bring you Part 2 with the multitalented Artist / Songwriter / Producer, Anderson .Paak!

  
• 12.20.2019

  Anderson .Paak (Part 1)

  He is Grammy nominated for Best R&B; Album as well as Best R&B; Performance at the 2020 Grammy Awards. We are honored to bring you the multitalented Artist / Songwriter / Producer, Anderson .Paak! This is a 2 part episode...

  
• 12.06.2019

  Grammy Nominated Producer / Songwriter / Artist, Ricky Reed (LIZZO)

  He is nominated for Producer of the Year as well as Album of the Year and Song of the year along with LIZZO. Please welcome to the desk, Ricky Reed!

  
• 11.27.2019

  Introducing Pensado EQ

  In a special edition of Pensado's Place, Dave announces the release of his first plugin, Pensado EQ available on November 29, 2019! A special thank you to Acustica Audio, Studio DMI, and our good friend Luca Pretolesi, for joining us...

  
• 11.22.2019

  Dave on DyneOne

  Dave shares his personal review of the latest updates made to Leapwing Audio’s DynOne plug-in.

  
• 11.15.2019

  Founder of Warm Audio, Bryce Young

  Warm Audio began when founder, Bryce Young, had a desire to help aspiring musicians & engineers gain access to fully professional recording equipment. Warm Audio manufactures classic analog recording gear that many musicians only dreamt of owning just a few...

  
• 11.08.2019

  ITL Greatest Hits

  We've got an Into The Lair refresher course in store for you in today's episode! Please Enjoy: How to use Echo and Reverse Reverb Widening Kicks Bass and 808s Loops

  
• 11.01.2019

  Grammy Nominated Songwriter & Producer, Jenn Decilveo

  Today we are joined by David "Prz" Przygoda, CMO of Antares Audio Technologies to announce the Grand Prize winner of the Auto-Tune Giveaway. Congratulations to Daniel Silberman who will be taking home Auto-Tune Vocal Studio! Thank you to everyone who...

  
• 10.25.2019

  Multi-Platinum Grammy Nominated Producer, My Guy Mars

  He is an LA Native and an original member of the Multifaceted collective, 1500 Or Nothin'. His credits range from Nipsey Hussle, Snoop Dogg, Usher, T.I, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Ty Dolla $ign, and more. Please welcome to The Place Grammy...

  
• 10.18.2019

  Producer / Sound Designer, Shroom (Eminem, Wu Tang, J. Cole)

  Our guest's work goes from Wu Tang Clan to Zac Brown Band. He is joining us all the way from Amsterdam, please welcome to the desk Producer / Sound Designer, Shroom!

  
• 10.11.2019

  Producer / Songwriter / Engineer, Jess Jackson (Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Pusha T) with Special Appearance by Mike Dean

  This week's guest is a U.K. native who has taken over the U.S. music charts with production for artists like Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Teyana Taylor, Nas, Pusha T, and many more. He is also a co-owner of Antares Tech...

  
• 10.04.2019

  Producer / Mixer / Engineer, Joe Barresi (Tool, Slipknot) PART 2

  This is Part 2 of our discussion with the man who is singlehandedly moving the entire rock genre forward with his incredible contributions to projects like Tool's latest, "Fear Inoculum", Slipknot's "We Are Not Your Kind", Alice in Chains' "Rainier...

  
• 09.27.2019

  Producer / Mixer / Engineer, Joe Barresi (Tool, Slipknot, Alice in Chains) PART 1

  This week's guest is singlehandedly moving the entire rock genre forward with his incredible contributions to projects like Tool's latest, "Fear Inoculum", Slipknot's "We Are Not Your Kind", Alice in Chains' "Rainier Fog", and more. Please welcome to the desk,...

  
• 09.20.2019

  Grammy Winning Mix Engineer, Alex Tumay (Young Thug, 21 Savage, Travis Scott)

  Ruff Mix Master Gordie makes his appearance in today's episode and he brought his dad, Grammy Award Winning Mix Engineer Alex Tumay. Tune in as we take a long overdue deep dive with Multi-Platinum Mix Engineer, Alex Tumay!

  
• 09.13.2019

  Grammy Nominated Producer, Mick Schultz (Jeremih, Kelly Clarkson, Rihanna)

  This week's guest went from working in his bedroom to the top of the charts. Please welcome to The Place, Grammy Nominated / Multiplatinum Producer Mick Schultz! BIO: Mick Schultz is a grammy-nominated music producer who achieved multi-platinum success by blazing his...

  
• 09.06.2019

  Grammy Award Winning Mix Engineer, David Kim

  This week's guest worked his way from unpaid intern to Grammy Winning Multiplatinum Engineer. Please welcome to The Place, David "Yungin" Kim! BIO: Originally from Seoul, Korea, David Kim quickly learned that the standard route of attending a four-year college and...

  
• 08.30.2019

  Sublime with Rome Singer / Songwriter / Producer, Rome Ramirez

  This week's guest needs no introduction. He is the lead Singer of hot reggae / punk band, Sublime with Rome. Please welcome to The Place, Rome Ramirez!

  
• 08.23.2019

  CEO & Founder of 411 Music Group, Kristen Agee

  Today's guest is Composer / Producer, Kristen Agee! She is the CEO & Founder of 411 Music Group - a company that provides synchronization licensing, publishing, administration, custom score, artist development and digital distribution for music rights. Tune in to...

  
• 08.16.2019

  Summer NAMM 2019 with Luke Laird, Beth Laird & Ross Copperman

  Summer NAMM was a blast last month in Nashville! Join us for our conversation with some of the hottest songwriters and producers in the country - Ross Copperman, Luke Laird, & Beth Laird!

  
• 08.09.2019

  Chance The Rapper Mix Engineer, Elton Chueng

  Elton "L10mixedit" Chueng is a mix engineer based in Chicago, IL. Starting as an intern at Classick Studios in 2011, Elton worked his way to becoming one of the most in demand engineers in Chicago. In the short amount of time...

  
• 08.02.2019

  Artist / Songwriter / Producer, FINNEAS (Part 2)

  This is Part 2! At only 21-years-old, the multi-talented Finneas O’Connell has already become a buzzing and sought-after producer, songwriter and artist. Born and raised in East Los Angeles, Finneas was homeschooled alongside his younger sister, Billie Eilish. In 2016...

  
• 07.26.2019

  Artist / Songwriter / Producer, FINNEAS

  At only 21-years-old, the multi-talented Finneas O’Connell has already become a buzzing and sought-after producer, songwriter and artist. Born and raised in East Los Angeles, Finneas was homeschooled alongside his younger sister, Billie Eilish. In 2016 Finneas wrote a song titled...

  
• 07.19.2019

  Ty Dolla $ign Producer / Mixer, James Royo

  Today's guest is the Mixer and/or Producer behind hits like "Lean On" Major Laser & DJ Snake, "My Hitta" YG, "Beach House 3" album by Ty Dolla $ign, "Don't Tell Em" Jeremih, & many more. Tune in as Dave interviews...

  
• 07.12.2019

  Recording Guitar with AXE I/O

  This week we filmed our very first Live ITL featuring a member of Dave's team, Jaime Estalella. Tune in as they demonstrate a few techniques for recording guitar with the IK Multimedia AXE I/O.

  
• 07.05.2019

  Mix Engineer / Konvict Muzik, Matthew “⌘ + S” Weiss

  Today's guest is the recordist and mixer for Akon and Konvict Muzik, and head engineer at Konvict Studios in Burbank, CA. Credits include Akon, Ozuna, Joey Montana, SisQo, Dizzee Rascal, Yo Gotti, Lijah Lu, Gorilla Zoe, King Midas, Mega Ran,...

  
• 06.28.2019

  Grammy Winning Producer / VP of Transparence Ent., Bruce Waynne

  Today's guest is 1/2 of the Grammy Award Winning Production duo, Midi Mafia. He has produced hits like 50 Cent's "21 Questions", Frank Ocean's "Swim Good", Fantasia's "When I See U", and many more. Recently he has expanded his resume...

  
• 06.21.2019

  Ask Dave and Herb (Part 2)

  We're back with Part Two! You asked the questions, we got the answers. Enjoy!

  
• 06.14.2019

  Ask Dave and Herb (Part One)

  You asked the questions, we got the answers. Enjoy Part One of an all new 'Ask Dave and Herb'.

  
• 06.07.2019

  Netflix Creative Technologies & Infrastructures Sound Technology Team

  This week, we sat down with Ozzie Sutherland (Specialist) and Scott Kramer (Manager) of the Creative Technologies and Infrastructure Sound Technology team at Netflix. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on audio career options you may not have considered, as...

  
• 05.24.2019

  Multi-Platinum Songwriter / Producer / Musician, Tim Pagnotta

  This week’s guest is the lead Singer / Songwriter of Alternative band, Sugarcult, as well as the Songwriter / Producer behind songs like “Shut Up and Dance” WALK THE MOON, “Animal” Neon Trees, “Everybody Talks” Neon Trees, and even produced...

  
• 05.17.2019

  Grammy Nominated Mix Engineer, Dee Brown

  This week's guest is the Tracking and Mixing Engineer for YG’s upcoming album “4REAL 4REAL” (to be released May 23rd) and has Vocal Engineer credits on ScHoolboy Q’s latest album, “CrasH Talk”. Please welcome to The Place, Dee Brown.

  
• 05.10.2019

  Director of Live House Hollywood, Charles Chemery

  This week's guest is a DJ turned Director of the hottest new performance / rehearsal space in Hollywood, Live House. Please welcome to The Place, Charles Chemery aka Charlie Sputnik!