Behind The Console

Do Engineers Deserve Royalties? This Gets Controversial

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559514/fan_mail/new] Do engineers deserve royalties, points, or publishing on the songs they work on? We break down both sides of the debate and discuss when engineers should be treated as service providers versus creative partners. We cover leverage, contribution, risk, and what it really takes to earn backend participation in today’s music industry.

Work-Life Balance In Music: Is Burnout Inevitable?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559514/fan_mail/new] Work-life balance in music, is it even real? Late nights, missed plans, constant pressure, this industry demands a lot. Is balance possible, or is it the price of success?

From DJ To Engineer: OTR Shares His Come Up

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559514/fan_mail/new] We’ve got our first guest, OTR, in the building. We discuss his work as both a DJ and engineer, his come up, and real insights on DJing, engineering, and the music industry.

Top Recording Mistakes Ruining Your Songs!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559514/fan_mail/new] If you spend more time recording it right, you spend less time trying to save it later. We're breaking down the top recording mistakes that people make and how to fix or avoid them!

WE JUST SPENT $10K ON NEW AUDIO GEAR?!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559514/fan_mail/new] We just spent $10K on new studio gear. In this episode, we break down what we bought, why we decided to upgrade, and whether expensive equipment actually makes a difference in music production and audio engineering. Does better gear really improve your mixes, or is it more about skill and experience? We talk about the mindset producers develop around upgrading their studios, the psychology of buying new gear, and how to know when it’s actually worth the investment.