-
Producer Crosstalk: Ryan Ulyate
As a six-year-old, Los Angeles-based producer and engineer Ryan Ulyate discovered his father’s quarter-inch recorder. Instantly fascinated, his life’s path was chosen. After college, he ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Adam Dutkiewicz
Growing up, metal musician-producer-engineer Adam Dutkiewicz taught himself Metallica riffs. He started with bass then expanded to guitar and drums. He took his first steps ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Howard Massey
Engineer, music journalist and newly minted novelist Howard Massey came to the business as many do: as a musician. After a move to London and ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Cisco Adler
Producer, songwriter and musician Cisco Adler descends from a lineage steeped in music. Multi-Grammy-winning producer Lou Adler is his father. When Cisco discovered hip-hop as ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Eric Lilavois
As a musician recording in his early 20’s, Los Angeles native Eric Lilavois discovered his passion for engineering. He pursued it doggedly and for a ... -
Producer Crosstalk: RedOne
Ten years ago, producer, songwriter and now label head RedOne (Nadir Al-Khayat) found himself relegated to a blowup mattress in a one-bedroom apartment. His circumstances ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Dennis Moody
Producer, engineer and mixer Dennis Moody began as a drummer. After seeing Mahavishnu Orchestra in the ‘70s, he was inspired to pursue production and engineering. ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Sean Beavan
Producer, engineer and mixer Sean Beavan was first featured in Producer Crosstalk in 2012. As of his return to the column, much has changed. He’s ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Jody Stephens of Ardent Studios
Memphis, TN’s Ardent Studios celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. Instrumental in this achievement is original Big Star drummer Jody Stephens, who is now the ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Joey Sturgis
Producer, engineer and plug-in maker Joey Sturgis makes his home well out of earshot of any major metro area. His Foundation Recording Studio is in ...