WCA #595 with Steve Kitch

WCA #595 with Steve Kitch – Classical Roots, Sound On Sound, Supermarket Shifts, and Online Mastering Success

In this episode, Matt welcomes mastering engineer Steve Kitch. Steve shares his journey from early music programming on home keyboards and classical piano training to building a worldwide mastering practice from his studio in Devon, UK. They discuss the transition from transferring DAT tapes to CDs, being an early adopter of online file delivery, and the evolution of a professional audio career through self-taught exploration and technical curiosity.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

Full Time Mastering
Devon Studio Location
Classical Piano Training
Early Keyboard Sequencers
HiFi Technical Upbringing
Sound On Sound
Self Taught Education
DAT Tape Transfers
Online Mastering Pioneer
Google AdWords Strategies
Supermarket Shift Work
Website Design Software
Global Client Reach
Digital Audio Evolution

Matt’s RANT!: The Small Things

Links and Show Notes:

Steve Kitch’s Site: Audiomaster
Related Episode: WCA #593 with Katie Marie Richards

Credits:

Guest: Steve Kitch
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: Chuck Smith