MBP #170 Dave Gamble
The Mr. Bill Podcast
DMGAudio is Dave Gamble and co-conspirator Krzysztof Oktalski, enriched with ideas from hundreds of engineers, producers and audio specialists. Dave has worked in Pro-Audio for over a decade, for prestigious companies such as Focusrite, Novation, Sonalksis, Neyrinck, Brainworx. DMGAudio was created to build the products that we've always wanted; free from the constraints of a board of directors and instead driven by our users.
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MBP #169 Vojtech Meluzin
The Mr. Bill Podcast
Vojtěch Meluzín is the founder and CEO of MeldaProduction, a Czech-based audio software company renowned for its innovative and versatile audio plugins. Born and raised in the Czech Republic, Meluzín's journey into music and technology began early. He started programming at the age of 10 and was already creating music on an Atari using Cubase by the age of 8. Meluzín pursued his passion for music and technology through formal education, culminating in a university degree where he developed a GUI system for plugins as part of his diploma work. His initial foray into audio software...
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MBP #168 Rodrigo Constanzo
The Mr. Bill Podcast
Rodrigo Constanzo makes art. He thinks this is an important thing to do. The art he makes is generally smeared in time, in the form of music. He improvises and acts as an antennae to the beauty, electricity, and endless surprise that is living a crazy life. He composes and tries to create new sounds, interactions and behaviors that he finds interesting and challenging. He performs his own music and the music of others on a variety of instruments, with close friends. He believes in magic. He believes in sharing things. He believes in teaching. He believes in openness. He loves sweet jams,...
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MBP #167 Steve Duda
The Mr. Bill Podcast
In this highly anticipated episode, we sit down with legendary sound designer and software developer Steve Duda, the mastermind behind Xfer Records and the groundbreaking synthesizer plugin Serum. Renowned for pushing the boundaries of digital audio, Steve has garnered a cult following among producers worldwide—from chart-topping EDM acts to film score composers—for his meticulous attention to sound quality and user experience. Now, with the release of Serum 2, Steve takes us behind the scenes of its development, sharing insights into the new features, workflow enhancements, and the...
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MBP #166 Benn Jordan
The Mr. Bill Podcast
BIO: Benn Jordan’s career began in the late 1990’s as a recording artist most widely released under the moniker “The Flashbulb”. A decade later, Benn would become synonymous with artist advocacy after he purchased his music rights back from record labels,formed a non-profit publisher, and challenged the early models of digital music distribution by using peer-to-peer file transfers instead of iTunes. This led to Benn being a consultant for Bandcamp before the service launched in 2007. After expanding his non-profit to carry a music education school and community center in...
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MBP #165 Curtis Roads
The Mr. Bill Podcast
Curtis Roads creates and pursues research in music technology. He is Professor Emeritus of Media Arts and Technology (MAT) and in Music at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), where he also managed the Center for Research in Electronic Art Technology (CREATE). He studied composition at California Institute of the Arts and the University of California, San Diego and received a Doctorate from the Université Paris 8. A researcher at MIT for six years, he also taught at Harvard and the University of Naples "Federico Due." He was Editor and Associate Editor of Computer Music...
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MBP #164 Funk The Empire
The Mr. Bill Podcast
Funk the Empire is a Dubstep Producer out of Chattanooga, Tennessee. His production style blends classic dubstep with the nostalgic sound of 80’s synth-funk including live instrumentation and modern sound design. He’s released music on labels such as Circus Records, Headband Society, and The GlitchHop Community. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Middle Tennessee State University where he studied philosophy, law, and criminal Justice. He’s currently enrolled at the University of Tennessee School of Law in Knoxville, TN, studying to become a criminal defense attorney. The Funk...
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MBP #163 Matt Davis
The Mr. Bill Podcast
BIO: Head Engineer at Hacienda Mastering. Principle Designer at Hacienda Acoustics. Professor at Full Sail University. Founder, curator, and FOH at Reference Sessions. Occasional front of house engineer for Jade Cicada, Detox Unit, and Mickman. Unrepentant shitposter.
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MBP #162 Ainonow
The Mr. Bill Podcast
Ainonow is an interdisciplinary and enigmatic artist focused on electronic music production. His musical journey began playing the viola in an orchestra at the age of nine, where he began to fall in love with music. However, the classical world alone was not enough to satisfy his musical curiosity. Swirling in and out of bands while playing bass guitar, he experimented with different styles until eventually discovering underground electronic music and hip hop. Inspired by the hypnotic beats and hard-hitting bass of these genres, he dove into electronic music production and the infinite...
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MBP #161 VEIL
The Mr. Bill Podcast
BIO VEIL is the highly explosive, dark and mysterious byproduct of many years of creative evolution. Her former DJ project spacegeishA toured the globe, and is one of VEIL’s biggest influences, giving her the strength and confidence to take risks and set trends. She produces her own original tracks with cutting edge soundscapes, transporting listeners to cryptic dimensions where the bass rattles heavy. Her sound is refined but spicy chaos, weaving together elements from dubstep, drum and bass, halftime, and leftfield. The polished curation of a VEIL encounter combines her live selecting...
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Summary
In this conversation, Marcus Bellringer shares his journey as a musician and the transformative impact of AI on music creation. He discusses the challenges he faced after losing his voice and how he utilized AI tools to clone his voice, leading to the creation of his project, Ravenlight. The discussion delves into the intersection of music, technology, and healing, highlighting collaborations with neuroscientists to explore the therapeutic effects of sound. Marcus emphasizes the importance of mentorship, intentional life design, and the evolving landscape of ownership and intellectual property in the age of AI-generated music. He envisions a future where AI enhances creativity and leads to the best music humanity has ever produced.
BIO: Born and raised in an underserved community in Virginia, Marcus Bell's journey into the world of music and technology began remarkably early. At just two years old, he showed an innate affinity for music—a passion that would soon intertwine with his burgeoning interest in technology. His mother, employed at a local university, brought home one of the first Macintosh computers of the 1980s. This rare access ignited Marcus's fascination with tech, providing a unique playground for his creative and analytical mind.
Eager to record the songs he was composing even as a child, Marcus expressed a desire to capture his musical ideas. Recognizing his talent and ambition, his mother gifted him a four-track recorder. This pivotal moment marked the genesis of his dual career path, seamlessly blending the realms of music and technology.
Today, Marcus Bell is a visionary force at the intersection of artificial intelligence, music, and digital assets. As the author of "The Bellringer Branding Bible" and "The Unstoppable Workbook," he shares his insights on building resilient brands and navigating the evolving digital landscape. Through his company, Bellringer Productions, Marcus is revolutionizing the music industry by leveraging AI to immortalize musical legacies, ensuring that the artistry of today resonates with generations to come.
His latest venture, Timeless Legacies, embodies his mission to perpetuate knowledge and creativity through innovative AI solutions. Join us as we delve into Marcus Bell's inspiring story and explore how he's harnessing technology to transform the future of music.
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of Marcus Bellringer
06:41 AI and Music: A New Era
11:07 The Science of Sound and Healing
18:18 Navigating AI in Music Creation
26:19 Ownership and Intellectual Property in AI Music
34:12 The Future of Sync Licensing
38:18 Intentional Imbalances: Redefining Work-Life Balance
45:14 Defining Success in the Music Industry
49:34 Finding Purpose Through Mentorship
Podcast Produced & Edited by: Robert Fumo