Episode 583

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16th Feb 2026

WCA #583 with Richard Chycki Part 1– Networking, Finances, ATMOS, Learning from Major Artists, and Adapting to Technological Changes in Audio

Matt is joined by multi-platinum mixer and engineer Richard Chycki whose clients include such rock royalty as Rush, Aerosmith, Dream Theater, Skillet, Mick Jagger, Alice Cooper, Pink and many more.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

NAMM Experience

  • Current State of Immersive Audio
  • Moving to Nashville: Reasons and Plans
  • Early Musical Journey and Transition to Engineering
  • The Shift from Musician to Engineer
  • Adapting to Technological Changes in Audio
  • The Future of Atmos and Immersive Audio
  • Artist Reactions to Immersive Mixing
  • The Evolution of Atmos Technology
  • Learning from Major Artists
  • Navigating the Music Industry
  • Financial Strategies in Music Production
  • The Importance of Networking
  • Mixing Classic Records in Atmos

Links and Show Notes:

Matt's Rant: The Expenses

Credits:

  • Guest: Richard Chycki
  • Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
  • WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
  • The Voice: Chuck Smith

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Navigating the World of Recording With a Working Class Perspective
Peel back the glamour of the professional recording world. Guests from the world of audio for music, film, games, restoration, and more share their insights on how they made their journey, how they survive, their advice on the real things including wins, losses, working with other people, money, and career advice. 
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