WCA #281 with Baba Prasad – Knowledge from the Trash, IT in Singapore, Self Education, Childhood Inspiration, and 20 years of Studio Ownership in Chennai, India.

Baba Prasad is the owner and chief engineer at Digisound Studios in Chennai, India. Baba is a classically trained percussionist (Mrudhangam artiste). His experience in the industry ranges from engineering for almost every genre. He has been using Pro Tools since 1999 and has completed the Avid Certification for Pro Tools 101 and 110. He is an official WAVES Certified instructor by Waves Inc USA, also an AVID express DV certified editor. He is been training many students for Sound Engineering for the past 6 years in the industry.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Working IT in Singapore
• The Spirit Guide to Mixing
• Knowledge from the trash
• Pro Audio Shops in Singapore
• His First Mixer
• Spending time in Record Stores
• Self Education
• Childhood Inspiration
• Hometown Studio
• Mentors
• Being Open to All Music
• Competition

Links and Show Notes:

• Baba’s Studio: www.digisoundstudio.com
• Baba’s Training: www.digisoundacademy.com
• Waves Training center, INDIA: https://www.waves.com/certification/schools
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/digisoundstudioofficial/
• Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/babaprasadl/?hl=en
• Matt mentions Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com/
• Matt Mentions Recording Sign: https://etsy.me/2VZXoXl
• WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio
• Support WCA – Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/
• Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
• Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
• Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP

Credits:

• Guest: Baba Prasad
• Host: Matt Boudreau 
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell 
• Announcer: Chuck Smith
• Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
• Additional Music: The License Lab