Tony Buchen Interview & Studio Tour - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

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We recently had the pleasure of meeting with Tony Buchen at his studio, “Kingsize Soundlabs” located in North East LA. Tony Buchen is an Australian, ARIA (Australian Grammy) nominated producer/writer/mixer/engineer/string arranger/composer based in Los Angeles.
Tony began his musical career as the bassist and frontman of the Baggsmen (formerly known as The Hive). In the early 2000’s the band achieved great success in Australia and became the featured artist on Australia’s esteemed Triple J Radio. During this time the band played at all of the country’s major festivals: The Big Day Out, Sydney Festival, and the Falls Festival.
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[@Producelikeapro]

Who would you like to hear from next? Let me know below!

[@trollstjerne]

Yes, yes and yes! 😊

[@mattiemclean9882]

I would love to hear an interview with Youth from Killing Joke as he has an amazing production history (Paul McCartney, David Gilmour as well as many dance project's and spiritual recordings... ) and there really isn't much on KZbin about him.

[@fade6hg]

Michael Thompson. Rodney Darkchild Jerkins

[@RipleySterling]

Alan Moulder

[@Producelikeapro]

@@RipleySterling Marvellous idea Ripley!!

[@elKanobi]

Best explanation of gear to date. This guy knows his shit! love it.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi ShitWeLike yes, agreed! Tony knows his stuff!

[@elKanobi]

@@Producelikeapro Tony needs to be hired by these gear companies to explain their gear properly! His gear tutorials would be amazing!

[@elKanobi]

No sure you have done something like good or great songs recorded badly? would it improve the song or be less fatiguing? You always see the "Remastered" versions of classics, is this why? would be cool to dive into this a bit. Maybe you can remix a song from stems? i guess it can be subjective but cool to hear the differences anyway? LOVE THE VIDS! maybe i should join your website plan?

[@m.o.n.d.e.g.r.e.e.n]

was not surprised when this dude mentioned money mark. eclectic studio. out of the last 25 studio tours ive watched, this is the one where i most cant wait to go listen to this guys records.

[@matiascova]

wow, tony is so well spoken. Loved this interview.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Matias Covarrubias yes, agreed! I really enjoyed making this video!

[@chrisdover8507]

Yeah I agree, very intelligent, very articulate

[@thebrainrecordingstudios8976]

Tony is a legend! Love his productions. One of the most creative Producers to come out of Australia!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi The Brain Recording Studios yes! Great guy and very talented indeed!

[@sirdaveandre]

From all the vids you do, I love the interview/studio tours the most. Great Vid and great guy.

[@trollstjerne]

Just made some coffee and you upload this. Nice! Thanks Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous! Thanks my friend!!

[@Nathankaye]

Tony really explains his gear and philosophy so clearly. Made it very interesting to watch the whole interview and I don’t normally have 2 hours spare. I can see why you two would get on so well, Warren.

[@MichaelWilson-ri9pn]

I grew up in the 80s and it's so exciting yet depressing to all of a sudden be able to peek behind the curtain on all of this stuff. I feel like it's too late for me but wow this generation is super lucky to have guys like you doing this stuff. Thank you for all the time you put into this

[@st33Npuist]

Loved this one so much..

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@javd007]

When you said “hope 1mm either way “ doesn’t change the sound on recalling synth sounds. That hit me hard . That sums up how us synth players feel trying to recall on a Minimoog or Odyssey

[@matty6strings131]

How am I supposed to practise my lessons with all these KICK ASS videos you’re releasing lately??? I have no spare time anymore! GAH! You’re the best Warren!! Thank you SO much for these incredibly insightful interviews!!!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

matty6strings haha you’re too kind my friend! I really appreciate everything you do for our community!!

[@MichaelWilson-ri9pn]

I love when you introduce me to new people. This guy seems super genuine and I love hearing people's stories. Thanks so much

[@BradBreeckMusic]

fantastic conversation. LOVE Tony's work!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Brad!! You Rock!

[@chadcarrdrums]

God, I love this show each and every week. I'm always learning more and more to help my musical journey be all it can be. Thank you, Warren.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Chad!!

[@Beatledave7]

Great interview! As soon as I heard Tony speak I thought ... fellow Aussie! 👍

[@PurpleMusicProductions]

This was awesome. I really enjoyed it.

[@davidallenhammond2777]

Fantastic interview, could listen to you two for a week or longer. I'm so impressed about his work with the Finns! WOW! Anyway, lots of fun thank you so much Warren and thank you Tony, I really appreciate you guys taking the time to share this.

[@billbull4924]

These discussions enlighten me!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much my friend!

[@nickrobinson2276]

The digital vs analog, pro tools vs logic argument ends here! Unbiased and objective. Very refreshing to hear someone be so honest about gear. I learn so much from these studio interview/tour videos and this is coming from someone who studies full time at a major audio engineering school. Priceless content here cheers Warren!

[@bluerg1]

Yet again, thanks Warren for bringing another interesting interview. Tony has a great depth of knowledge which differs from the usual way of doing things.Learnt so much about just doing it instead of overthinking it. Dare I say it, the down under, Aussie and Kiwi number 8 wire approach. Many thanks from New Zealand.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! Really glad to be able to showcase all kinds of amazing people here!

[@jophilippi1378]

And just another great talk!! Thanks for these videos. I have great pleasure watching them :)

[@chrisdover8507]

I love the way Tony describes the gear, very intelligent, very articulate. Good to see another Aussie Aussie Aussie!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! Tony is a great guy!

[@sirdaveandre]

I still keep coming back to this vid. Tony Buchen is a true inspiration!

[@johnny.musician]

I’m honestly not tribal, but great to see/hear a fellow Aussie. I’m wondering about a mix from a live recording desk…in my many decades there are rare excellent recordings from a live performance. It’s surely not a performance deficiency…Live at Leeds, etc. Cheers and thanks for all you do, Warren.

[@RufusJacson]

FAQ Friday question: Would you ever automate eq and or compression and if so, when and why? Thanks Warren, LOVE the channel!

[@tomvogt5050]

Rufus Jacson I am very interested in this question as well! Would you automate EQ or compression to make a chorus section hit harder, or are there better techniques? Thanks Warren, your content has been massively inspiring for me of late!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Rufus Jacson all the time my friend! I love being able to use automation on plug ins, changing things subtlety or drastically when needed! It gives great results!

[@Producelikeapro]

Tom Vogt definitely! I will raise the threshold on a compressor all the time when I a chorus comes in so it doesn’t sound crushed! I’ll change the low end to sound fuller as well!

[@Producelikeapro]

ryanshreevedrums thanks for sharing your process!

[@fonsflotman]

Great conversation and studio tour. Lovely to watch and very informative as well.

[@jurgenschuler8389]

I totally agree with the - let's say - the philosophical aspects of the interview. Prefect!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Jürgen Schuler Thanks ever so much!!

[@eugenewulf93]

This is a really good chat.

[@compucorder64]

On the Massive Attack and particularly Portishead albums, they were beautiful albums. So were the parallel developments in the US at time, in hop-hop, albums like DJ Shadow Endtroducing. Which captured the vibe of music ages past, with new tools, skills, and processes. One artist I really rate at the moment for being connected both to the musical past and future is London's own Sampha. On his 'Lahai', and 'Process' albums, his sound is more futustic. Tracks like 'Only', 'Spirit 2.0', 'Plastic 100°C' & 'Dancing Circles'. The second Tinydesk concert is a good introduction to him, live, where it's more naturalistic, with piano and voice to the fore - and I love how he songs. Almost like he's playing a horn, reminds me a little bit of Marvin Gaye, in that way.

[@taopagan]

Erudite as a...couple of well-spoken gentlemen (lol!). Another great interview - thanks for bringing it every time.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi taopagan aw shucks thanks ever so much my friend!!

[@terrydoylemusic]

Great Interview and some very strong ideas about getting vibe and original sounds. Very refreshing. It was great to hear his detailed description of the Coil stuff (its on my list already) and its nice to see another Chandler Zener fan -I love mine on parallel kick and snare in limit mode. Cuts through the mix without having to crank the levels. Thanks for putting these interviews together. I reckon we all aspire to being interviewed by you now to know we’ve made it :-D

[@prod.12tone]

1:14:12 this shadow hills mult breakdown is so so cool and smart. great video!

[@musicwitharijit]

I almost forgot that I haven't accidentally subscribed to this channel... Hey Warren ! Hope you are doing great today

[@yaanno]

i come back to this interview often. so much knowledge shared :) actually i was looking for a stereo channel strip and was thinking of doing it the 500 format way but then i saw the overstayer here and boom! gotta have it. it is really an amazing and unique instrument :) thanks Warren for doing these interviews and tours!

[@splashesin8]

😂 Omigosh! I have that same funny little toy keyboard! I had to have something to work with and I had nothing where I was living at the time. It was desperation! 😁I still have it! It has that little snippet of recording mechanism. 🤣 Thanks you guys❣️Tony & Warren! ...and toward the end, the piano, 😌 making me cry a little. 🌷💓

[@Psychonautilus]

Great Interview and Studio Tour, Really enjoyed what Tony Buchen had to say, both on gear and the more philosophical points of making music. Would be great if you could do a review of the Overstayer Modular Channel in the future, Warren!

[@Bring_MeSunshine]

Interesting topic about the way your head works and then forgets; and something I totally find empathy with. Whether it's learning another band's set, playing in umpteen covers bands, or even the stuff I've written and recorded in the last 12 months, especially when - as I do - I take on the role of writer, arranger, performer, engineer and producer; I'm probably unable to play and sing any of my recent tunes, accurately from memory - I do it and move on; 'emptying my mind', as Tony says, once the job is complete. Over the years, I must have learnt to play 1000's of tunes, but it fades. Now, I watch this 'ere channel to get to new levels, and to a point where I'll be just as quick with the recording, engineering & mixing side, as I can with the playing side. Ultimately, I'm of the opinion that it's much better to be creating anew, and not dwelling in the past moment more than necessary. I like moving through genres, styles and tones, as much as I can and adore the new vista each brings. Great vid. Tony seems a likeable chap?

[@ezstproductions_]

Great interview as always Warren. It’s always surprises me and inspires me when not a super huge studio does such great work. The only thing you missed was converters I’m always curious about how people get in and out of their computer. Other than that very through interview!

[@theauntiewarhol]

That Crumar is beautiful! I've been GASsing for one of those for a while. They come up for sale with some regularity, but rarely in such great condition.

[@peterbrandt7911]

What a nice, nice guy. Great interview.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Peter!!

[@dezb1]

Great interview, like the guys atitude very down to earth

[@nicolagagliardo4208]

I agree with what you say. I used to create Ableton, as it allows us to be very imaginative, both using Midi tracks, but it has also made a nice leap forward in the control of audio tracks. Obviously for the mixing phase it is the least indicated. While as far as tactility is concerned, I mean being able to control more functions, for greater fluidity, but above all for me it is having the sound in your hands and shaping it as you wish. I would dare to say that the difference lies precisely in the physical contact, in that action of touching a bond is created. but today with all the new technologies, there are endless control interfaces, be it a desk, a synth, connected to a good PC and with good plugins that emulate hardwere equipment, you can get results, as well as fantastic, almost deceptive. my personal opinion.

[@css172]

2:08 either thats a really big speaker or a really small lamp...just kidding, great video as always Warren!

[@kisicasio]

Definitely one of my favorite interviews you have done, what class act Tony Buchen is. One question though, the Soyuz's, it's the FET version right?

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous question! Kristinn can you answer that for us?

[@josephalston3214]

I would love to know as well!

[@jppagetoo]

The best DAW is the one you know how to use well. They all do the job.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%!!

[@paulEmotionalaudio]

Yissss! Australia reprazent! AE1’s are brilliant, the first Oasis album final mix was done using them, (that could be thought of as a good or a bad thing 🤪). Power them with a Quad 303 or 405 and they rock.🤘🏻

[@hp1966-]

This guy is smart as a whip👍🏻

[@Producelikeapro]

Harald Peukert yes, agreed!!

[@pascaldeshayes5459]

Brilliant interview! Re: technology I think that it has become almost too accessible and too easy to use. It’s become an excuse for laziness and lack of involvement. Things will eventually get healthier hopefully

[@lancediesi]

When are you going to do an interview with Sylvia Massy?

[@keithrobichaux]

Did you go see Spike yet, Clearmountain?

[@neilbarbu]

Bruce Swedien interview.

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous idea!

[@3ATTR1X]

I will re-watch when I get the time but GEAR! 43:20 ;)

[@Beatledave7]

Susanna Hoffs Warren! Didn't you produce a Bangles record at some stage? I think she lives in LA too!

[@lahattec]

Where do you get those "No Good" brand cymbals? ;)

[@fade6hg]

There's that guitar lick again Warren haha!

[@josephalston3214]

Just wondering, putting the Soyuz on the bottom of the piano, wouldn’t that be picking up the pedal movement a bunch? Just did a record where the pedals got in heavily, ended up using it as effect, mother of invention situation, but wondering if anyone else has that issue and if there is a prime solution that I’m missing? And also wondering about the Soyuz being FET or tube? And to add of course, what is a ‘boffin’?!?!?!

[@KwaiChangKane]

I hope those beans are Campos! ☝🏼

[@L.Scott_Music]

I figured something out about consoles due to the conversation at 35:00 (ish). A console is a two handed tool. (Or many more hands). Nothing in the box is two handed. Could a good controller be a middle ground?

[@VEGAN-X]

SILVERCHAIR AND YOU AM I ARE OZ BEST

[@cakershake]

pretty savage

[@callmenef2201]

yall throwing off a odd vibe? Like you two were dueling witts or something.

[@ericanderson9383]

How do you make that trashy china cymbal sound without a china on the kit?

[@ADGreen-es6hm]

NXS

[@fableclub6319]

Playing a football video game does not make you an athlete. Playing music computer games and turning knobs does not make you a musician. Turn off the power. Now, what can you do? That's you as a musician. The rest is just candy. Icing. Toys.

[@theworkdayrelease]

Fable Club take away the guitar, are you still a guitarist? Take away a piano, are you still a pianist? Prove it by playing the air! Have you ever seen what some of these people can do with JUST a computer? We shouldn’t say musicians are only real musicians IF. That’s such a small way to view art. Songs that are made on the computer don’t materialize out of thin air. They’re made intentionally by a human, and if it’s made intentionally by a human, it’s art. No matter what toys or tools or instruments are being used. Who someone is as an athlete or musician is defined by that individual and no one else. You don’t need someone’s permission to be anything or create anything.

[@fableclub6319]

@@theworkdayrelease Everything anyone does can be called art which makes the word worthless. That's petty and amateur. Take away a guitar or piano or any level of technology and you always carry music in your voice and hands and feet. Musical knowledge isn't the same as instrumental or technical ability. Yes, I've heard plenty of the new stuff and "what they can do" and it's all tricks and icing and toys. There's an old pre-computer saying in music from back in the 1970's. "Take away all the production and just sing the song with a guitar or piano. Does it sound great? Does it last? Does it move you?" Take away all those filter sweeps and panning tricks and pumping compressors... what have you got left? You don't need my permission to twiddle knobs. Twiddle your little heart out!