RSR513 - Bobby Owsinski - AI, Mastering, Songwriting and the Future of Music Production
Recording Studio Rockstars
Lij Shaw
4.8 • 543 Ratings
🗓️ 4 July 2025
⏱️ 114 minutes
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Summary
Is AI changing the future of music production? In this episode, I sit down with Bobby Owsinski, renowned producer, author, and music industry expert, to explore the evolving role of AI, mastering, and the creative process. We dive into the latest edition of Owsinski's Mastering Engineer's Handbook, the importance of reference tracks, and the challenges of self-mastering. Our conversation covers the adaptability of professional songwriters, the resurgence of traditional song structures like bridges, and essential mixing techniques. We also discuss the significance of mono mixing, the roles of engineers and producers, and how the legacy of the music industry continues to shape modern production. Bobby and I explore the fallibility of memory in music history, the evolution of guitar tone and equipment, and the impact of technology on sound. We discuss the future of immersive audio, particularly in theatrical settings, and share insights on discovering new music, staying engaged with diverse sounds, and the importance of content creation and organization. If you're looking for expert insights on mastering, mixing, and navigating the changing landscape of music production, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways!
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My guest today is producer and engineer Bobby Owsinski, one of the best-selling authors in the music industry, with 24 books that have become staples in audio recording, music, and music business programs worldwide. His titles include The Mixing Engineer's Handbook, The Music Business Advice Book, and The Musician's AI Handbook. A contributor to Forbes as a category expert on the new music business, Bobby's industry blogs have won numerous awards, and he's appeared on CNN and ABC News as a music branding and audio expert. His highly-rated Inner Circle podcast is now in its 10th year, with over 500 episodes featuring top guests from across the music industry.
Bobby Owsinski was featured in RSR010, RSR395 and RSR458 episodes.
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| 0:34.7 | Yeah, there's more of that and also AI mastering and mastering online. When the last |
| 0:40.0 | edition came out, Lander was around, but it was new. And honestly, most pros didn't like it. |
| 0:46.6 | But now, last time I talked to them, they had 3 million, maybe 4 million songs that they've |
| 0:52.3 | learned from. And it's a lot better now. |
| 0:54.8 | But there's a real secret using either mastering plugins or using an online service. |
| 1:01.4 | And that's always use a reference track. |
| 1:03.9 | And if you use the reference track, you'll be a lot happier than if you just let the AI take over. |
| 1:09.4 | So that'll give you something good, but the reference track will give you something that you want. |
| 1:23.5 | Welcome to Recording Studio Rock Stars. |
| 1:26.5 | I'm Lid Shaw, and this is the podcast created to help you |
| 1:30.6 | become a rock star of the recording studio. |
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