In this episode of Prepping for the Studio, hosts Roy Silverstein and Brian Scheuble speak with Richie Beretta, an engineer, mixer, and producer with some serious credits (Beyoncé, Diplo, Major Lazer) and something to say!

Richie shares insights into his journey from a musician in New York to an established producer now living in San Diego.

Topics covered include his early influences, the evolution of his career, the role of trust between artists and producers, the creative process, and hot takes on emerging technologies like Dolby Atmos.

Richie also discusses common pitfalls artists face in the studio and his approach to making the most out of every recording session.

00:00 Introduction to Prepping for the Studio

00:23 Meet the Hosts: Roy and Brian

00:42 Special Guest: Richie Beretta Joins the Show

01:04 Richie's Background and Journey in Music

02:50 The New York Music Scene and Rockwood Music Lounge

04:57 Richie's Early Musical Influences and Family

07:25 First Experiences with Recording and Pro Tools

10:09 Transition to Professional Music Production

18:25 DJing and Remixing in New York

24:03 Challenges in the Music Industry

30:46 Working with Independent Musicians

37:35 The Joy of Mixing and Multitracks

38:11 The Importance of Rough Mixes

41:16 Gain Staging and Plugin Effects

45:04 Production Process Insights

50:19 Common Mistakes Artists Make

55:36 Hot takes on Dolby Atmos

01:11:27 Final Thoughts and Contact Info

Check out Richie at these links:

Website: richieberetta.nyc

Instagram: @richieberetta

Please visit http://www.preppingforthestudio.com for more info and to download the free ebook, "A Musician's Guide To The Recording Studio".

Hosts:

Roy Silverstein of Rarefied Recording (www.rarefiedrecording.com)

Brian Scheuble (www.brianscheuble.com)

If you have questions, comments, or suggestions please email Roy: [email protected]

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