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1. Role of Producer &
Engineer in Modern
Recording Process
Will Mueller

2. Intro
 Modern technology has made recording very
accessible
 Many artists record at home in bedroom studios
 Need for professional producers & engineers gone

3. Producer vs Engineer
 Author defines producer as type of creative director for
a project; communicative with artist
 Engineer carries out will of producer in terms of
recording; little interaction with artist

4. Without a Producer:
 Artist may not be able to stay cohesive with their
sound, might lose direction
 Artist may not be able to capture and articulate the
sound they envision
 Artist may lose sense of quality

5. Ego / Narcissism
 Ego and narcissism can lead to downfall of artist
 Thinking solely about one’s self over the interests of a
project can compromise everything
 Complacency leads to mediocrity

6. Manager/Producer Role
 Guides artists through their career, helps them stay on
course
 Serves as second set of ears that knows the artist’s
sound and can help them achieve their goal
 Prevents artist from becoming complacent and
releasing mediocre art