Working Class Audio

WCA #438 with Orlando Torres - Discovering His Uncles Walkman, Multi Tracking with Cassettes, Recording at Mom's House, Putting Yourself Out There, and Enjoying Family

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My guest is engineer Orlando Torres based in Los Angeles. Orlando has worked with Abraham Laboriel, Joey DeFrancesco, Alex Acuña, Lee Rocker, and Kobe Bryant, to name a few. 

In this episode, we discuss

  • Born in Mexico
  • Mexican and US Culture
  • Discovering the Walkman
  • Late Night Edgy Television
  • Guitar Lessons
  • Multi Tracking with Cassettes
  • Construction
  • Audio School
  • Recording at Mom's House
  • Learning the Techincal Ropes
  • Figuring It Out
  • Ditching an Office Job
  • Love and Laughter Studios
  • Mentors
  • Diversification
  • Playback Gigs
  • Enjoying Family
  • Permanent Job Considerations
  • Introverts and Extroverts
  • Coffee the Great Connector
  • Helping Others
  • Putting Yourself Out There
  • Finances
  • Working from Home
  • Local Work

Matt's Rant: Don't Be Afraid to Fail!


Links and Show Notes

  • Orlando's Site
  • Acorn
  • Betterment

Credits

  • Guest: Orlando Torres
  • Host: Matt Boudreau
  • Engineer: Matt Boudreau
  • Producer: Matt Boudreau
  • Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau 
  • WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell 
  • Announcer: Chuck Smith

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