Will Atmos Replace Stereo?! A Conversation with Atmos Music Pioneer Steve Genewick
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Steve Genewick is a recording engineer and mixer with over 30 years of experience working in some of the biggest studios in the world. In addition to being one of the top call engineers for big band, jazz, and orchestra sessions, Steve was also one of the first music mixers to work in Dolby Atmos. Many of the techniques he pioneered have shaped the people mix in the format today. In this episode, you'll learn about: How Atmos Could Replace Stereo How To Mix Stereo and Atmos at the Same Time Why the Binaural Atmos Mix is a Moving Target Fill the Atmos Sound Stage Without Adding Reverb The Lost Art of Riding a Vocal to Tape Big Bang or Jazz Recording The Importance of Preparation for Large Ensemble Sessions Working at Capitol Studios The Biggest Mistakes New Atmos Mixers Make Always Supporting the Music, Whether it’s Stereo or Atmos
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