The Chris Lord-Alge Interview

Rock Mixing Legend Chris Lord-Alge gives a no-holds-barred interview about his career, concepts and the state of the music industry.
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[@KennyCarlile]

Rick, knowing there's a fire smolding deep down in CLA, tosses a gallon of gasoline on CLA: "Chris, what do you think about people on laptops that call themselves mixers?" ...then Rick sits back with his virtual popcorn and watches CLA lose his goddamn mind. :D Rick is a genius.

[@distantgalaxymusic1447]

I loved that! I can't remember who said it but I thought it was a great line; "Everybody with a laptop and $100 in software is a music producer with their own record label and a KZbin Channel." (or something to that effect.) There was a lot of wisdom in his response/answer.

[@crimsun7186]

@@distantgalaxymusic1447 CLA's answer was about 80% badge flashing and 5% content. The other 15% was defensiveness.

[@ArtbyAtlas]

I felt like that was a setup and I'm glad I'm not the only one lol

[@No_1_really_]

I call this my caveat...(updated) I did not care for the attitude I thought it was unnecessary . Young talented engineers can learn allot from the veterans if talked to with a bit more respect. I might be misinterpreting his intentions and also let me be clear I respect his vast amounts of knowledge and best practices he has earned from actually practicing his craft.

[@monkeyrobotsinc.9875]

this is his best fucking video ever.

[@BobbyLaneProductions]

I love CLA.. got the attitude and the balls to back it up.. no bullshit honesty.. and funny as hell! thanks Rick!

[@thescreamingwing5068]

Brilliant intewrview - informative and bloody entertaining.

[@MFFunmaker]

Oooooh shots fired at Alan Parsons!

[@vicesquadpunk]

I am not being bitchy, I want to make a point about sitting still for hours and being overweight. CLA is, like many engineers and mixers obviously overweight, I am too. I hope that people will consider the pitfalls of sitting at a desk or computer screen for hours on end. I had a DVT and resulted in Pulmonary Embolism which nearly killed me!!! It came from lack of movement, and has nothing to do with age. PLEASE listen to me... PEOPLE, be sure to stand up and walk around every 30mins or less, take some exercise too. You can spend years honing skills as a musician, producer and mix engineer and ignore the basics of being human... you must MOVE and MOVE OFTEN 🙏❤️🎸 x Love from London 🇬🇧 UK x

[@Dinozzo1995]

Great advice.

[@its7day]

Underrated advice

[@Unit_6227_Drilling_Experiments]

Yes get a manual treadmill in front of your laptop to stand while doing it ; record with guitar or piano standing up if possible

[@tomcoryell]

Hey, thanks for the reminder! Sorry you had to go through that.

[@JustinChampa]

Vice Squad - Well said! You and I share the same story! Last year I spent hours and hours continually sitting while working on a project with a deadline. I ended up with a severe DVT, which likely would have been avoided with occasional breaks to simply walk around a bit. It’s not that I was being lazy, but was simply too focused and locked in on what I was doing to realize what harm I was causing. Beware, it can happen to you!

[@RolandDeschain1]

CLA is always immensely entertaining. I love how Rick is like: "Tell me about a great mix you've heard lately" and Chris is like: "No, let me complain some more..." So damn funny.

[@KenBecker3]

"It's ho's and it's hey's, and 7 second reverb on everything" ... tons of great CLA quotes and only a few minutes in

[@Byronic19134]

Already a top 5 quote of 2019

[@zardeh63]

Naughty by nature, not cuz I hate'cher

[@hazardmouth]

😂

[@hummarstraful]

CLA on young producer engineers sending him bad tracks: "I'd love to find a plugin that finds what the hell you did to it and reverses it." LOL.

[@VLKV_loves_you]

literally just stopped after he said this and was about to comment and saw urs. hahahaha

[@jonsubs9998]

Every CLA interview has enough t-shirt worthy quotes to start an online store. Thanks to Rick for constantly making great content, and CLA for inviting us into the studio and giving us his best, honest thoughts.

[@baronvonbeandip]

Holy crap. This is real. This is happening. Stop everything and watch rfn.

[@tomaburque]

Very opinionated, very outspoken, very entertaining. I will watch this one again.

[@Bob-jl2oe]

@Tom A- and your credentials are what? His “opinions” come from many years of hands-on experience.

[@DragonTamerCos]

Ironically the audio in this video isn't the best lmao. Not a problem, i just found it funny.

[@JPGProducciones]

The shoemaker's son always goes barefoot.....

[@hummarstraful]

CLA on young producer engineers sending him bad tracks: "I'd love to find a plugin that finds what the hell you did to it and reverses it." LOL. So, many funny gems in this interview.

[@ThomasMurray7]

10:02 The moment when he realizes he's contractually obligated to say he uses CLA-10s even though they aren't in his studio... Errrrr

[@stevemcnamara2584]

"Mixing is a vision and creative". And "sorry, you're not a General, you're a private". Classic!

[@DavidDiMuzio]

Woah! Had no idea CLA could play! ...And he has perfect pitch?!? Wow!

[@TheBlashMusic]

David DiMuzio Didn’t expect to see you here! Love your channel! (Even the hair videos, they are great)

[@DavidDiMuzio]

@@TheBlashMusic Thanks :)

[@johannesdesilentio1536]

13:57 - CLA on one of his favorite records, Tales of Mystery and Imagination: "When Alan went to release it on CD, he remixed it - and he butchered it - he... completely butchered it; and every time I see him it's like, 'You know..... you butchered it.' "

[@audibletapehiss3764]

And that's what is so great about CLA - you can be sure he actually said those exact words to Alan Parsons.

[@davereeves6776]

So True...I know that AP record well..."The Raven" was a particular standout track...Listen to the vinyl version, then the remixed CD version...no comparison

[@spehnke]

Cool to have my same thoughts on the remixes validated about some of my favorite albums... app and genesis. Thanks for the awesome interview and down with audio hoarders! (Ok, so I’m little guilty of that, Tera drives are cheap right ? :o)

[@Tazmanian_Ninja]

I frickin' hate that whole "remastered" phenomena on Spotify. Seems like every album is being remastered. Often by some bozo - in the sense that he/she doesn't respect the original. And overall I feel the original mix is **part of the song** - so remixing (and remastering) it, is often a horrible idea. A new production, IMO.

[@CayenneTravels]

I have waves I made from all my Alan Parsons records, including Mysteries, and I've used them as reference tracks for decades. I though it was cool that he did the same.

[@nickpaperstreet]

All that fantastic studio gear and the interview is recorded with a potato

[@hhectorlector]

15 minutes in and I’m very happy there’s another half hour left

[@DJGreenArrow]

This is one of your “STOP EVERYTHING AND STUDY EVERY FRAME” videos. Dinner can wait :) AKG n90Q ✅ Thanks Rick!

[@baronvonbeandip]

I'm glad someone else thought the same thing.

[@69vrana]

I heard CLA said some really out of touch things before. If you are a PROFESSIONAL mixing engineer (ie, you work in a studio and not in your bedroom), than yes, CLA can have some good advice, but hearing him talk about how he does a mix in 3 hours, without telling you he gets pro tracked, edited and ready-to-go tracks, is an indicator he lives in his own little niche world and has no idea how most people who watch these videos do things in real world these days.

[@TomCasey]

CLA is so right about the lack of performance on records. There’s no thrill anymore. I love going for a full take. It’s exciting to make records that way.

[@danrebolledo8385]

It kinda hurts that you say that as though its a novelty.....thats how its done....youre capturing a performance art...

[@maitredebas249]

The irony of all his rage is that he's made millions off bedroom 'mixers' buying his stuff.

[@JeremyHalterman]

CLA said to find out if the people who worked on the music we love are teaching and go learn from them. I know you probably won't see this, Rick, but you have worked on some of my favorite albums of all time. On behalf of the community, I want to thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. You deserve every one of your subscribers and more!

[@RickBeato]

Of course I see this Jeremy. And thank you!

[@jul18th]

@@RickBeato Rick your experience, talent, knowledge, both as a musician, and as a producer, is absolutely incredible!! Thank you for all the amazing videos, you are Awesome!!! 🙏💙🙏😃👍

[@stevemcnamara2584]

Ran into Rick at Mixing with the Masters (NAMM) but could only briefly say hello since Eddie Kramer was dispensing wisdom. Rick is so helpful to the mixing and production community. Thanks for this video.

[@BigCityPalooka]

This is SO hilarious I can't stand it. After watching your "I'm Sick Of Your Excuses" and then this one... I finally broke down, went to your website, and bought myself a t-shirt. This work *has* to be supported. :) Lol. Keep up the great work.

[@frankpaws]

Where is Chris's Email?

[@nateluke8003]

I dig his work, but he comes across as an elitist and stuck on himself.

[@MobiusMinded]

I’ve worked with him a few times, his opinion is valid. Truth often hurts.

[@tespiteng]

A reverse plugin that would erase everything you've done to a mix. This guy is a genius :-D

[@andreasvarousiadis9464]

if you could do this but with andy wallace you would be the best channel on yt

[@kurdtjohn]

Fuckin' A. I'd love to have Rick have Andy Wallace on this, too. Andy's mixes are on the same level as CLA's for me.

[@HolySmokeOfficial]

@@kurdtjohn but Andy is no CLA in the commentary department! 😂

[@mdhssounds]

Eric Valentine anyone?

[@FreddysFrets]

Love the Jimmy Iovine impression ....hahaha

[@seanemmettfullerton]

LOL... i knooow, right?! Too too much fun

[@VCMsoundvision]

Hilarious! And he's absolutely right about that Alive and Kicking snare sound-I love Simple Minds and Bob's engineering on that record was amazing!

[@seanemmettfullerton]

Exactly. And that drummer, Mel Gaynor (?) on Don't Forget About Me! The drum sound and feel is really one of the big hooks... invigorating!

[@VCMsoundvision]

@@seanemmettfullerton - that's him! Mel Gaynor. I'm a drummer myself and he's one of my favorites-a real 'Power+Finesse' player, kind of like Tony Thompson, except maybe more so. If you've never heard it, check out the drumming on "White Hot Day" from Sparkle in the Rain-interesting grooves and changes on that one!

[@seanemmettfullerton]

yes yes yes, the power-finesse thing. Exactly!! The kick drum sound on that verse (White Hot) is soooo smackin' perfect - steady and solid yet energetic and forward driving.

[@adamfox9651]

CLA is the Tony Soprano of music production. Don't limit his mix or he'll have you whacked.

[@diegorhoenisch62]

You clearly have no idea who Shelly Yakus was.

[@robinmiller7958]

Got to love a funny opinionated cat who isn't afraid to name names.

[@jameyscott4188]

Why is there so much background noise in such a legendary mixing studio? (Only half-joking around...I know you're probably using the camera mic and it's probably situated right next to the machine room). This was a great interview; thanks for doing it.

[@TheStevep52]

Wow, great interview Rick. Chris tells it like it is. I'm an old school engineer who learned in the 70's in a studio with a 16 track MM1100, a 20 input custom console made from Langevin modules and only a few pieces of outboard gear (1176, LA2A, Pultec EQ). For "effects" we had an EMT 140 plate. The mic selection was damn good (251's, U47, KM84's, 421's, RE20, 44 & 77 ribbons etc) but everything was by hand (pre-computer & pre-automation). But we turned out good recordings and mixes. I was fortunate to have learned from Bill Bottrell so I had a good foundation. I didn't stay on that path (went into film/TV post) but in the last several years I've been getting back to my roots except now with Protools and plugins and I'm glad I had the old school background. Hearing Chris candidly share his thoughts is very refreshing. By the way the plugins I favor are his Waves CLA signature series. Now I know why I like them so much.

[@scottlevine5030]

I can't imagine sending a mix to CLA with any post tape eq or compression at all....... And I'd probably leave reverbs off things too other than room mics. When paying for a guy like this you are paying for his expertise in getting the mix together. So I would send him stuff as raw as possible, I'd edit comps together and do all that stuff first, but I'd leave the mixing to the mixer.

[@BeauStephensonVoiceActor]

I mean, the producer and artist need to make lots of creative choices. If you just send him something with zero decisions made, then that makes things WAY too open-ended creatively. Direction is really good. He'll take it all the way to the moon if that's where you're pointed.

[@ashtaylor5236]

Interesting that he's still undecided on his new CLA 10's

[@davidkrystal9783]

Who recorded this interview? Audio is pretty rough

[@dylanfitchett847]

I smell a new UNSCRIPTED series from this channel. Would love to get more brutally honest takes from the pros

[@paulbishop2161]

'I have my own speakers... The CLA10s... they're usually up here but, uhhh....' LOL, yeah right

[@MOBBYMUZIK]

lol right!! i caught on to that too

[@ChrisLordAlgeMix]

I know people keep saying that I had my only pair loaned to my other studio next door for the day...I only have the prototype 's

[@MOBBYMUZIK]

​@@ChrisLordAlgeMix cmon did you honestly really stop using your tried and true broke in for years ns-10s and risk business for something just because it has your name on it ? plus i been searching online since the cla 10s released to find some footage or photo of you actually using them

[@paulbishop2161]

@@ChrisLordAlgeMix it's fine Chris, I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter what you use you'll always end up making a hit. Besides, I would do the same... making the NS10 your own - it's brilliant marketing, sir

[@hummarstraful]

I think he realized they don't sound like the NS-10's. A company called Misco Speakers claims to have made a true copy of the NS-10 speaker. They have testing data comparing theirs to CLA's (Avatone's) and the Avatones are way off from the original Yamaha's. I just ordered the Misco Speakers and am awaiting them. Will do a review video hopefully.

[@Unibabble]

He makes an excellent point about committing to a track rather than saving every iteration or alternate take “just in case” - this just makes a huge mess imo. He also makes a great point about the potential mix difficulties of tracking in segments... that if you construct verse segments, chorus segments, etc, in isolation, putting them together can create problems if you don’t have the final arrangement in mind. Better to re-record front to back performances that don’t create unnecessary “seams” that you have to stick or edit (or punch in) together after the fact to make them flow. Interesting to hear his perspectives. He’s smart and opinionated, and obviously a great mixer.

[@chunkystylemusic]

42:43 “...sometimes a little reality goes a long way. “ That just about sums it up. Artists don’t pay the mixer to blow smoke. They need the truth, even if it stings a bit. There’s so much riding on a major label release. Oftentimes, the can keeps getting kicked down the road until it finally lands on the doorstep of the people who have to tell the truth. And that’s usually the mixer and the mastering engineer. CLA is still at the top of his game because he delivers hit mixes, year after year, regardless of the prevailing musical trends. And that is something that I can respect. Great interview, Rick.

[@reverendoz]

she don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie...

[@JamesStaubes]

I met CLA last year at NAMM and he was super cool and kind. Good dude.

[@rockhardrocktrue]

How about this for an amazing quote! “Do it the right way every time. That’s the only way to do it”

[@AiMR]

Millenials are so closed-minded that anyone who deviates in the slightest from the prevailing groupspeak is immediately surrounded by police barricades and warning lights. I hate to be _that_ _guy_ , but back in the day people who didn't conform to society were once allowed to share the stage with everyone else. In this PC world, I for one find CLA's honesty refreshing.

[@andrewwhitehouse1878]

“Ho’s and Heys and 7 second reverb” ha! Rick you absolutely ROCK! Thanks for this video

[@lukaspersson447]

I haven't watched a single comment, but I have to say this.. Being an audio engineer in CLA's world is very hard to be if you're not a privileged, rich kid with a network from childhood. It's definitely not comparable with Military ranks. I've heard better mixes than CLA's, made on laptops with headphones. I respect CLA, but I could never respect the disrespect towards lesser fortunate people. The console his behind is worth more than most of ours lives, and that's not proving anything other than access to money. AAAAND also, I totally agree with the over compressed unlistenable rant he had. That was my own biggest problem. I was so determined to make sure it hit the highest RMS possible by the modern books, but it never sounded like I wanted. I need the 70's type of dynamic.

[@remyr5749]

" I got all the plugins I need right here, OK, and they install with a screwdriver!". - Love that.

[@kevinastokley1]

That was the moment I knew this interview was gonna be good.

[@scottpeetsvideos]

"Really? You're a mastering engineer too?" LOL So true. A New Yorker telling it like it is. This is classic CLA. Big heart no bulls**t.

[@Beatledave7]

Apart from being such a legendary mixer... I always find Chris extremely funny & entertaining!

[@RobertVandenberg]

Wait so CLA has perfect pitch!?

[@TangleWireTube]

“So much a.d.d. with the phones they couldn’t focus for 5 seconds on a song.” Ouch. Feeling called out, exposed, and wounded off that one… as I watch this whole interview on a phone, putting of some work I should be focused on.

[@JotaJohn]

AMAZING Interview Rick!!!! =) \o/

[@toofarpunk]

Chris says you didn’t earn it. This IS the new paradigm for EVERYTHING. Why do you think we have mumble rap? Do you think Lil Xan earned anything in his life? If I have a problem with my plumbing, I go to KZbin and it’s a DIY operation. I didn’t earn title of plumber. Why are there so many shitty drummers in metal bands? They didn’t earn talent, they just beat detect and trigger everything to hell and back. This is the new shift and we need to deal with it.

[@GetLinux]

From a dad who plays guitar around the house and may never record anything (who knows)... even when the content mostly soars over my head, guys like Rick and Chris still hold my interest. Fantastic stuff. Thanks guys.

[@sebastienhaby9561]

WOW Super thumbs up for this amazing interview!!! I'm so happy to hear the passion CLA has for Genesis & Led Zeppelin, this guy really is a legend. Hats off

[@HolySmokeOfficial]

Thank you, Rick. We took Chris's advice, sent him our mix of our single, and now we're his client! Video of Chris mixing our song, 'Tuned In' on our page. He owes you one! It's "world class", man! Crazy stuff!! 👊😎👍

[@brunosilviomartins]

Second time watching this and man, you can make a whole encyclopedia of CLA catchphrases! This interview is gold!

[@ozorg]

This is by far the best interview with CLA imo! Great stuff!

[@Activemeasures2023]

On the comment about the 'undo button'. Abletons freeze function does effectively that. Prints it down with all processing but gives the ability to go back to the raw file.

[@Opeckie]

This is the best CLA interview I've ever watched! What a great guy, and so much knowledge... not to mention he's just straight up hilarious! FINALLY some real virtual studio time with CLA!

[@avoiceofyourown9652]

I almost busted a gut when he said "I wish I could find what the heck you did to it, and undo it" he's great.

[@Journeymanlive]

Chris doing silly ice-cream comparison of plugins being "fake", so funny. 24 hrs later he'll bump into Tchad Blake at NAMM saying he loves him and his work (100% plugins, untreated basement!) :)

[@ChrisLordAlgeMix]

i compare recreations to real gear its my opinion I know Tchad very well and he has adapted and likes it whatever works...this video is how I feel...

[@Journeymanlive]

@@ChrisLordAlgeMix Thanks for replying, I was pointing a little irony on the ice-cream comment, yet it's pretty cool in 2019 that someone is still as passionate and intense. Indeed whatever works! On another note: can anyone clear out the refs ? at 13:00 ? Babylon Sister by GAUCHO? maybe Steely Dan's Gaucho ?? ( not a native English speaker here) . thank you

[@dessguy7199]

Interview Serban Ghenea, please. He mixed so many hit records, yet, there is literally zero information about this guy

[@haraldfrostad]

Thank you both Mr. CLA and Rick. Some GREAT info, once again :-) Peace, Love & MUSIC B-)

[@ctld5266]

"Put that freakin' phone down !" CLA

[@AdamGotheridge]

This is like the best video I've ever seen on KZbin! Thanks to the both of you for sharing your hard-earned wisdom.

[@deldia]

He’s good but I bet he’s just pissed he’s losing his hearing.

[@jockojohn3294]

This place feels like home......I remember going to Ron Sundell's studio in the 80's.....same attitude, same no BS work ethic.....Think this is your best interview yet.....this is what the "kids" of today simply don't understand.....the mix of art/science/experience/commitment/ work ethic......

[@Ultimate_Wasabi]

I wish CLA was the one who remixed the Genesis records. I think he would've done them justice.

[@HewittH]

Remind me never to get the hell on that guy's lawn. Love you both RB and CLA!

[@cc_1983]

Megadeth remasters are atrocious! Sound so bad and the additions and overdubs make it worse. Glad I have the originals

[@JeffNucci]

My favorite CLA-ism is "no ones gonna die when you turn the knob to where it isn't 'supposed' to go"

[@danteuk8024]

anyone else getting the irony of low sound quality of this vid :) - great vid though!

[@bluematrix5001]

I love it, CLA is very sincere and straight to the point..I enjoy that Rick Beato was all the time laughing like in a comedy club, but this is true, some stuff in music today is so sad that can be so funny. CLA Nailed!

[@GreenJeep26]

"Mixing is a vision..." Lord almighty that's true. Sliding virtual faders and saying the word buss doesn't give you cred. I only 'mix' my own stuff. I have no cred. I have a vision of what I want to hear but to CLA's point, I ain't earned it yet. I haven't put in the time. I'm ok with that. I just enjoy doing it to my own stuff and learning. Great interview! Adding to CLA's favorites, I'd add Kansas 'Leftoverture' (Glixman/Evans/Marino). For a rock record in the 70's, it was just so well done.

[@smilinbeats]

I really respect CLA but I think he got it all wrong about ITB mixing. We do have different flavors. That's what modeling is about. Also, experiment with saturation and distortion can make a stock plugin compressor sound amazing. In my opinion is not about the tools. It's the imagination and the ear. But saying pretty much that ITB has limits is a perspective of a guy that never understand this world. Sorry CLA, stay on your awesome analog world and let us, the digital guys, do our magic :)

[@eatsleepdrums]

You should take the time to watch the various videos of Chris mixing in the box (on mix with the masters especially) and then come back and tell us that he's a guy that doesn't understand that world! The man actually betters the same mixes that he's already done on his analog gear, quite a feat!

[@shane2973]

I kinda got that vibe from him too. I don't think he can say anything to Tchad Blake or Andrew Scheps cause those guys got it goin on too. He is a bit stuck in his world, but is great in his world! He did say he wants the best of both analog and digital and if he really took the time to figure out that ITB mixing can, in fact, accomplish "real OJ" also, he might do more of it. I think he kills at what he does the way he does it and doesn't want to spend the time it takes to make the plugins sound like the console. It can be done, its just different, and it takes more work to get it there...work figuring out what tools do what, his workflow is automatic at this point. I've watched a couple of his ITB mixes and he usually needs his assistant to move him around the prog where on his SSL he's off and running, but he knows what he likes to hear...its his job and it works, why mess with it if you don't have to... sorry for the novel comment, but its technology, I have seen 1st hand many people that don't quite get it right away and don't wanna take the time to learn it and figure it out. There's a reason his "Protools rig" is setup on his assistant's side

[@smilinbeats]

@@eatsleepdrums yeah i saw all of these.... nothing change what he is saying in this interview

[@Journeymanlive]

funny is that analog DO have lots of limits, that's why it should be so special, pretty ironic right? Digital used to be cold, flat and super dynamic, untouched. In the early days it could be overwhelming, now it's as colored / special/ hands on as analog, but it's a whole different approach. I can understand if you love and learned the analog way, you could hate or not believe digital can work. but it does :) superbly

[@dustinf11]

Well, I enjoyed this more than I even thought I would. CLA is definitely abrasive, harsh and egocentric.... But he makes a lot of great points. I love the bit about hoarding playlists. I'm so guilty of this.

[@paulwinger3293]

I was a second engineer at Cherokee Studios in Hollywood from 1987 ..... on... CLA came in with Holly Knight ( look her up if you are not familiar with her work- shes amazing). I had been a recognized 'puncher' at Cherokee for a while. Helps to be a musician to punch in and out with those old analogue machines. ---Cherokee used Otari 24 track machines at the time they have a weird delay that is 'musical' but tricky and really frustrating if you have been 'punching on ie: Studer 800 etc... I got the best compliment of my life when he asked me to punch when we were recording Holly's vocals on that record--"Holly Knight" on Columbia records I believe. Great interview!! Attitude is just how I remember it! what a privilege

[@robertbogdan7058]

Anyone who loves Gabriel era Genesis is all right by me. And yes, the modern remixes are not an improvement. Who would paint over a Van Gough? Leave well enough alone.

[@RogerBadgerDSFlyer]

So awesome! “Put the freakin’ phone down for half a day and listen.” Words of wisdom that transmit across so many things in life these days.

[@SpedSpedding]

What a video. 🖤

[@jonnystuart5218]

Amazing interview. An instant classic. Thanks Rick

[@ezrafowler1820]

Chris reminds me of Gordon Ramsey 😂

[@toofarpunk]

The guys with the laptops are the ones causing CLA to pimp his monitors, plug ins and mix tutorials.

[@darlenesheffield9835]

Very true!!

[@TheBlashMusic]

The guys with laptops are also taking his job lmao

[@jloiben12]

You misunderstand what he was saying. He isn’t saying that you can’t make good music “on a laptop.” What he is saying is there are a lot of people who are using titles that don’t match their skills. That they use these labels because of the availability of technology

[@timepaintertunebird8160]

"Find out if the people who mixed the records you love are teaching" Well, that's why I'm here, because CLA mixed the Black Parade.

[@pocouturier]

he always looks pissed and limit angry

[@ArtGuitarLTX]

@04:27 "and wherever the pubic hair is" .. LOL Yeah CLA!!

[@jakethesound4586]

I love listening to him, but then again...he's extremely opinionated about everything. There's been enough laptop mixing and mastering engineers that have won Grammies by now. It's weird he thinks he is THE institution to knight a growing mixing engineer (despite definitely being in the top 3 best mixing engineers of all time) for people mixing in the box.

[@MinisterCrowley]

The Grammys are a joke. This guy is the real deal.

[@israelbonnard]

Maybe CLA and other big names out there can't live with the idea that the world has already change. They would never accept that technology and easy access to information has put many people with a third of their experience at a close mixing level. Now you don't have to mix on a 250K console attached to 100k outboard gear to get a really good and pro mix, it's hard and threatfull for what remains of their business.

[@JamarConley]

You don't have to mix on a console with outboard gear, but no one is getting as good as mixes in the box as CLA is out of the box. I believe that CLA can make the same great mix in the box but to say people with a third of their experience can get close is a joke. You can get a good mix in the box, but anyone with good ears could tell that there would be a difference in analog and digital. Digital can't do what analog can do but analog gear can do most of what digital gear can do. The best music made was in the analog ages and that will never change. It takes more experience to run an analog setup than a digital one so how is being more experienced and knowledgeable make their job threatful? I can't stand people like you that act like digital is the greatest thing ever but would trade your setup and life to have CLAs in a second. Analog will forever be timeless and what the digital worlds be working to emulate for decades but still can't get an exact emulation of analog in the digital world. I love digital workflow because it makes it easy for anyone, but there's nothing like running something through analog gear and getting a natural sound while taking a load off of your computer. Digital is limited by your computer while analog isn't. You don't have to update your gear because your OS no longer supports the connectivity or software version. So think next time before you make a terrible argument with no supporting facts or points.

[@israelbonnard]

@@JamarConley Nobody is discussing CLA mixing skills, I am not talking about digital vs analog neither, you are blind and you should read more carefully. We are talking about PRO MIXES. Years ago only a few people could afford a rec studio or mixing engineers, now thanks to technology making and recording music is way more affortable and easy for everyone. Can u do a pro mix in the box? YES U CAN. Does the digital mix will reach todays music standards? YES .Do you think spending thousands of dollars a day on studios is still the music standard? NO .Have u heard a lot music studios went out of business on the last decades? A LOT.. Do you still think this is not threatfull to their business? Even CLA has said he dosen't have the volume of work he use to have. Why do you think the reason could be genius... And yes, easy access to information has made a lot of talented young people reach a pro level on different music aspects and mixing is not the exception.

[@JamarConley]

@@israelbonnard I'm definitely not blind. But if I blind then you must be a Idiot because my grammar and punctuation is better than yours. You don't even know when to use a question mark and you want me to take you serious? If we're talking about pro mixes than what you said is contradicting. You never needed a console or outboard gear to get a so-called pro mix. It's obvious that you're saying you consider a pro mix one that was done on a expensive console with expensive gear. So I'm not sure that you even know what point you was trying to make. You asked me all of these dumb as rhetorical questions and than insisted on answering them for me. Who are you supposed to be? It makes sense that studios would shutdown. What business stays open when there's no longer any demand for it? Technology has evolved a lot and it's going to keep happening. If you're good you can a pro mix using almost anything. Why would they come up with digital if you couldn't get a pro mix using it? You can incorporate analog into the digital world as well as the other way around. How is it threat if studios are becoming rare? Learn how to spell before you try to comment something people are supposed to take serious. Threatfull?

[@israelbonnard]

J c J c J c Cojudo te respondo en español ya que es mi idioma nativo y estás tan preocupado de la gramática. No pudo discutir contigo ya que tu capacidad de análisis es limitada. Es increíble que no puedas entender mi punto de vista y que te sientas ofendido para variar. No te puedo seguir explicando por que jamas vas lo vas a entender. Que pena por ti

[@fruitleatherjacket2924]

@@israelbonnard Andrew Scheps only mixes in the box now. His mixes are amazing and no longer analog!!!!!

[@paulbishop2161]

What's going on with the weird phasey echoey recording? sounds like CLA is stuck in a glass cage of emotion...it's so uncomfortable to listen to

[@voxager5165]

Oh man, that was awesome! Thank you so much for this great interview, Rick and Chris! Greetings from Germany.

[@maxprizm]

Not sure whats better, CLA brutal forward approach or Rick's giggling 😂

[@kristofszobacsi2425]

LIKED, FAVOURITED, HEARTED, LOVED, SAVED & APPRECIATED!!! :)

[@thamoneyent]

Wow I generally mix with the ssl compressor in

[@mostpeoplearebots]

cla is one of the last kings in this world full of modern clowns.

[@hudson_riffs4088]

millenials are entitled fucks and I'm a millenial techincally.

[@mostpeoplearebots]

Hudson_Riffs lol well every group has it's small percentage exception to the rule.

[@BrandonKraemerbk]

"Do it the right way... every time."

[@Fedor_Tkachev_Music]

So world-class and everything, and still distorted audio)

[@chadmichael_]

This is the boomerist interview ever.

[@drewleclair1281]

Goddamn right

[@nialoldbridge]

😂

[@mellobotstudio]

I love how ignorant adolescents think anyone who is older than them that don't like stupid things, is a boomer.😂

[@chadmichael_]

@@mellobotstudio I'm like 33 years old.

[@mellobotstudio]

@@chadmichael_ How sad then

[@YashVardhanTanwar]

Where does he talk about the CLA monitors?

[@johnmorrison8618]

"Kempnar or Pog" 😂