Subscribe on iTunes or SoundCloud. In this episode of Sound Design Live Podcast I talk with musician, synth expert, and social media addict Mark Mosher about creating compelling live performances with electronic music, music instrument technology, and how he gained thousands of twitter followers. Details from the podcast: Mark's Blog for electronic musicians, twitter feed, and Facebook page Discography: Reboot (2009), I Hear Your Signals (2010) Shows Photo & … [Read more...]
Sound Design From The Actor’s Perspective
Subscribe on iTunes or SoundCloud. In this episode of Sound Design Live Podcast I talk with Canadian actor, designer, and record collector Brian Linds. Guess what? It pays to design from the actor's perspective. Also, we finally answer a long-standing question. Yes, there are square-dancers in Canada. Details from the podcast: Broadcast: CFUV, Canadian Broadcast Corp Theatre: No Exit, Kim Collier, Electric Company Theatre, The Virtual Stage Music: Gilles … [Read more...]
Build A $100,000 Mixing Board
Subscribe on iTunes or SoundCloud. In this episode of Sound Design Live Podcast I talk with sound engineer, software programmer, and creator of RML Labs Software Audio Console, Bob Lentini. We talk about digital mixing consoles, software audio and mixing with a mouse and how it can give you just as much power as a top dollar mixing console. Joe Schmo is never going to own a $95,000 Digidesign console, yet, he can have even more power in a box he can build at home. Details from the … [Read more...]
How To Use Plugins with an Analog Console And Wireless Control
Subscribe on iTunes or SoundCloud. In this episode of Sound Design Live Podcast I talk with my friend and former classmate Dimitris Sotiropoulos. Based in Athens, Greece, he splits his time as a sound engineer between touring and recording. We discuss the Greek economic crisis, using plugins with an analog console, and why working in the entertainment industry makes you a better person. Computers On Stage I want to add a short note here about something that I left out of the podcast because … [Read more...]
Out Of Ideas? Just Add Reverb!
Subscribe on iTunes or SoundCloud. In this episode of the Sound Design Live Podcast I talk with busy bay area sound designer Cliff Caruthers. I almost titled this one, "How To Make A Living as a Theatrical Sound Designer," but I'll go ahead and spoil Cliff's answer, which is, work like crazy. We talk about some of his cool design techniques, the SF Tape Festival, and why LCS is a waste of money. Details from the podcast: People: Jake Rodriguez, Matt Ingalls, Paul Dresher Ensemble, … [Read more...]