In this episode of Prepping for the Studio, hosts Roy Silverstein and Brian Scheuble speak with Richie Beretta, an engineer, mixer, and producer with some serious credits (Beyoncé, Diplo, Major Lazer) and something to say! Richie shares insights into his journey from a musician in New York to an established producer now living in San Diego. Topics covered include his early influences, the evolution of his career, the role of trust between artists and producers, the creative process, and hot takes on emerging technologies like Dolby Atmos. Richie also discusses common pitfalls artists face in the studio and his approach to making the most out of every recording session.   00:00 Introduction to Prepping for the Studio 00:23 Meet the Hosts: Roy and Brian 00:42 Special Guest: Richie Beretta Joins the Show 01:04 Richie's Background and Journey in Music 02:50 The New York Music Scene and Rockwood Music Lounge 04:57 Richie's Early Musical Influences and Family 07:25 First Experiences with Recording and Pro Tools 10:09 Transition to Professional Music Production 18:25 DJing and Remixing in New York 24:03 Challenges in the Music Industry 30:46 Working with Independent Musicians 37:35 The Joy of Mixing and Multitracks 38:11 The Importance of Rough Mixes 41:16 Gain Staging and Plugin Effects 45:04 Production Process Insights 50:19 Common Mistakes Artists Make 55:36 Hot takes on Dolby Atmos 01:11:27 Final Thoughts and Contact Info   Check out Richie at these links: Website: richieberetta.nyc Instagram: @richieberetta   Please visit http://www.preppingforthestudio.com for more info and to download the free ebook, "A Musician's Guide To The Recording Studio".   Hosts: Roy Silverstein of Rarefied Recording (www.rarefiedrecording.com) Brian Scheuble (www.brianscheuble.com)   If you have questions, comments, or suggestions please email Roy: info@rarefiedrecording.com   If you love this podcast, please leave a review on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts on.