On this week’s podcast episode, I talk with Richard Chycki, the multi-platinum mixer and engineer behind work with Rush, Dream Theater, Aerosmith, Mick Jagger, Alice Cooper, and Pink.
We had a insightful discussion about decision making in recording, immersive audio workflow, and why Atmos still needs clearer standards for mixers who want their work to translate everywhere people actually listen.
Richard breaks down how he approaches immersive mixes for legacy artists, why physical separation in 3D space changes the EQ game, how too many alternate tracks can slow down the mix process, and why preserving the artist’s emotional intent matters more than ever in a world full of AI tools and endless options.
This is a must-watch conversation for mixers, producers, engineers, and anyone following the future of Dolby Atmos, Sony 360 Reality Audio, immersive music mixing, and modern production workflow.
In This Episode:
- Richard explains why delayed recording decisions create bloated sessions and harder mixes.
- We discuss Apple Spatial Audio versus Dolby rendering in real world workflow.
- Richard shares how immersive mixing opens up more real estate for dense arrangements.
- We explore the challenge of remixing legacy Rush material without losing its original intent.
- Richard explains how to keep the rhythm section powerful in Atmos by leaning on the bed.
- We talk about why modern sessions now arrive with 200 to 300 tracks and too many options.
- Richard compares Sony 360 Reality Audio and Dolby Atmos, from format design to monitoring.
- The conversation closes on emotion, AI, and why music still needs a human point of view.
And much more.
You can hear it at bobbyoinnercircle.com, or via Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Mixcloud, Spotify, Deezer, TuneIn Radio, or RadioPublic.
Also, a video version of this podcast is now available on YouTube as well.
