WCA #595 with Steve Kitch – Classical Roots, Sound On Sound, Supermarket Shifts, and Online Mastering Success

In this episode, Matt welcomes mastering engineer Steve Kitch. Steve shares his journey from early music programming on home keyboards and classical piano training to building a worldwide mastering practice from his studio in Devon, UK. They discuss the transition from transferring DAT tapes to CDs, being an early adopter of online file delivery, and the evolution of a professional audio career through self-taught exploration and technical curiosity.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Full Time Mastering
• Devon Studio Location
• Classical Piano Training
• Early Keyboard Sequencers
• HiFi Technical Upbringing
• Sound On Sound
• Self Taught Education
• DAT Tape Transfers
• Online Mastering Pioneer
• Google AdWords Strategies
• Supermarket Shift Work
• Website Design Software
• Global Client Reach
• Digital Audio Evolution

Matt's RANT!: The Small Things

Links and Show Notes:

• Steve Kitch’s Site: Audiomaster
• Related Episode: WCA #593 with Katie Marie Richards

Credits:

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