Bob Ludwig: The Mastering Engineer's Mastering Engineer! - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

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Bob Ludwig is an 11-time GRAMMY-winning mastering engineer, as well as the recipient of an incredible 18 TEC Awards for his achievements as an individual and as a business owner.
Bob grew up in a small town in New York where he first started tinkering with tape machines at an early age, making recordings of radio broadcasts. As a young adult he pursued classical musicianship, earning both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester, New York. There, he also participated in the audio department while playing principal trumpet with the Utica Symphony Orchestra.
Bob first got a shot in the recording business after legendary engineer/producer Phil Ramone came to the University of Rochester to teach a summer recording workshop. Bob became Ramone’s de-facto assistant for the course’s duration, namely because of the time he spent in the recording department at the University of Rochester.
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@Producelikeapro 7 месяцев назад

It's been over 4 years since we did this video. Bob Ludwig has since retired, however his legacy of incredible music will live on forever! Some of the greatest music ever made was mastered by Bob! Please enjoy the video and let me know who else you'd like to see us interview.

@vermonation 4 года назад

He mastered one of my records, when he called me to see if I liked the results, I answered the phone and he was singing one of my songs back to me, I was blown away, Bob Ludwig was singing one of my songs... that little act of kindness let me know he really listened and liked it. Not a sucky day,

@shadwellsong 4 года назад

what a nice moment.

@ClaudioRowe 3 года назад

how much?

@realmusic962 3 года назад

@@ClaudioRowe well let me put it this way - do I buy a new car or have the legend master my EP

@onethousandtwonortheast8848 3 года назад

@@realmusic962 Well, no wonder he was singing your song.

@edmundcatlinmusic 3 года назад

Holy cow, it's Brynn from Flipp. Small world.

@barakhalla5338 4 года назад

At the age of 75 without the ability to hear high frequencies as in his 20's, this guy is still a legend. AWESOME

@R.and.R. 5 лет назад

Probably the most frequent name on all the CDs and albums I own. A true legend! Thank you for bringing this to us Warren!

@Producelikeapro 5 лет назад

Agreed 100%!! You're very welcome!

@RealHomeRecording Год назад

I care more about how he got his gigs than his gear, hehehe.

@realmusic962 3 года назад

Bob is not only the world's best ears IMHO but he is an awesome individual. No matter who you are when you walk in he makes you feel like the most important person on the planet. And to him in that moment you are. I toured his facility when I owned a studio not realizing he wanted to meet me personally. He was mastering Springsteen that day. He greeted me like I was a long, lost friend then explained the technology build of the room. Now already blown away twice he asked if I had anything of my own material. I "happened" to have an A-DAT of a song and he asked to hear it. I felt like a shy schoolboy hesitant to turn in my flawed assignment to the teacher. I gotta tell you - when I heard my own song coming through the best sounding setup in the world with Bob Ludwig attentively listening..... I teared up. Unsuccessfully hiding this display of emotion Bob looked me in the eye with that wry all-knowing grin and gave me a pat on the shoulder. Amazing person.

@randalclarke5487 3 года назад

You can tell that the main reason ASIDE from his golden ears and skills he is so successful is that he is a genuinely kind and nice man 🙂

@albertorolon137 Год назад

True

@cristi724 2 года назад

It's so awesome to see the people "behind the scenes" of some of the best music ever created. This kind of channel is what makes youtube such a goldmine for humanity.

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Wow! Thanks ever so much

@athirdeyeDG 5 лет назад

He just finished up the TOOL album. So stoked!!!

@Producelikeapro 5 лет назад

Thanks ever so much my friend!! Agreed!! Exciting!

@meadish 5 лет назад

Whoah! Release date?

@josh-rz3uq 5 лет назад

@@meadish August 30th, 2019.

@iknowyounot88 4 года назад

Did some of the best work I've ever heard. The drums man, did great at capturing them.

@rawkinj6609 5 лет назад

Bob is my hero!! Almost No Compression on the way in...limited outboard effects. Get the great sound at the source and best performance possible. Get a static volume mix and don't stray too far from that sound you like. Words of wisdom!!

@DMerkel 5 лет назад

Wow. Just, wow. Bob's DNA is in almost every vinyl album I had back in the day. Warren, a HUGE thank you to you and Eric for taking the time to film this, and the many other interviews you're amassing. I'm noticing that a good chunk of engineers you're interviewing have the old standard by their side: the Tandy/Radio Shack SPL meter. I picked one up in the early 80s but I have no idea where it is or where it went. Whodathunk inexpensive Radio Shack gear would be a staple of so many of those mixes and masters. Thanks again, Warren!

@Producelikeapro 5 лет назад

Hi Dave Merkel • Music & Sounds thanks ever so much my friend! I feel blessed to be able to talk such amazing people! Bob is the mastering engineers mastering engineer!

@FOH3663 3 года назад

You're right! That Radio Shack SPL meter is great ... I've got multiple, high quality hand-held SPL meters, but the Radio Shack VU meter version can be read the easiest instinctively by simply noticing the meter deflection. Once set for the appropriate range, the level is so easily discernable via needle deflection. It's worth noting... one of the finest sounding systems in the world, +800lb monitors, bespoke Mark Levinson Class A amplification ... and the ubiquitous RadioShack handheld meter!

@Justin_the_Analog_IC_architect 5 лет назад

He's a lovely bloke. I did a seminar with him about 15ish years ago. He had this amazing story about mastering Waking up the Neighbors which he got tapes for every single day for months from Bob Clearmountain and Mutt Lang in England. They flew the tapes in every day on Concorde! He also had this recording that dated from the turn of the 20th century that he used to demonstrate how good recording has always been. The sound was incredible and I don't mean incredible for the turn of the 20th century, I mean incredible for the turn of the 21st century. I forget the actual details - I just remember being totally blown away. Probably the most interesting person I've ever met.

@peterheinen6110 2 месяца назад

What a terrific interview with the man that signed off on most of my vinyl, back in the day! And what a joy to witness his enthousiasm for sound, not gear❤

@mminjarez 5 лет назад

You're easily the best interviewer for the audio format I've ever seen, thanks for the great vid I couldn't pull away

@monkeyxx 5 лет назад

It's freezing in Asheville, NC today good to see that someone else is relatively warm inside a studio. Great episode.

@rastadarrin 5 лет назад

All my classic Rush albums & countless others were mastered by Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk.....Legend!

@peddlebreaker 5 лет назад

How can anyone 'dislike' this stuff!?! Heads over here in sunny Peterborough (UK) are bowing to our heroes, Warren.. and Bob of course! We are a humble non-profit community music service that mainly work with disadvantaged young peeps and vulnerable adults. We are always aspiring to reach the level that you folks at PLAP are always sharing with us. Much love, Benny x

@bbfoto7248 5 лет назад

+Produce Like A Pro Thanks so much Warren, Eric, and Bob. These interviews are absolute GOLD.

@darrenborwick6661 3 года назад

As music fan who always reads the linear notes on an album it’s so great to see this interview with Bob Ludwig as his name is a constant as the mastering engineer on the records in my collection

@AlongExists 5 лет назад

Lots of my favourite album mastered by Bob Ludwig. Good job 👍👍 Warren

@BruceRichardsonMusic 5 лет назад

This interview makes me so happy. Such a legendary talent and generous human.

@michaelscott1199 5 лет назад

Can't believe I missed this one! What a great soul Bob is. This was an amazing interview. Thx!

@CaptainSubovon 5 лет назад

So good. Warren set him off and then let the legend talk and talk. This is how a great interview is recorded! Thanks folks!

@paulEmotionalaudio 5 лет назад

Oh wow!! Bob Ludwig is a proper legend. What an amazing opportunity. Thanks so much to Bob & yourself, Warren, for this interview.

@Producelikeapro 5 лет назад

Paul Motion thanks ever so much my friend!!

@pedroboschibrasil 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for doing this fantastic interview!!! Bob is such a hero of mine. Your channel is the best!!!

@thewarhenk 3 года назад

The maestro mastered our “Roll Over Richard” album by Ronnie and The Jitters. Exciting days!

@bradlund8389 5 лет назад

Wow thank you Warren - Growing up in the 70-80's and even today I have always respected Bob Ludwig and thru you I finally got to meet/listen to the master :-)

@Producelikeapro 5 лет назад

Thanks ever so much!!

@devinunderwood9039 5 лет назад

Amazing history lessons, amazing stories, amazing man. Thank you Mr Ludwig.

@NateRuvin414 3 года назад

Bob Ludwig’s mastering on the Phil Spector “Wall of Sound Retrospective” CD is absolutely outta sight. Bob has the Midas touch

@DanaDetrick 5 лет назад

Awesome surprise to find this! And Zappa stories to boot! :) Thank you!

@amdenis 5 лет назад

What a wonderful story, and you two are some of the most humble, heart-warming souls. Thanks!

@TheRickysee 5 лет назад

The only thing to say Is thank you. And I’m glad bob just talked freely the first half and it wasn’t just all about the gear

@scartabellomusic 5 лет назад

So great! I had no idea he was such an accomplished trumpet player and music literature scholar. Explains why he’s got such great ears!

@renemies78 5 лет назад

Really awesome interview. It's cool to see that he's so down to earth and still loves and enjoys his job. Great video.

@Racingheartrecords 5 лет назад

Great to see the legend and his room!

@williamclark3683 5 лет назад

Warren and Bob, that was absolutely fantastic. Totally in awe of thetalent, the precision and gear.

@Producelikeapro 5 лет назад

Thanks ever so much my friend!!

@RenatoCachina 5 лет назад

Another awesome video... Bob Ludwig sounds like the legend that he is. In this video theres lots of talk on Bob's gear use and their history, realistic approaches to the studio business along with some insights on monumental recordings. Videos like these help me relate and feel that we are all can relate on a similar level... along with the love for recording music. This studio is very inviting... Wish I was there just to continue hearing the stories. Thanks... please keep these coming!

@timothyryan6018 5 лет назад

The legendary Bob Ludwig - I think he's mastered almost Every album Ive ever loved... Thx Warren- always a great informative interview -- Cheers Mate!

@Producelikeapro 5 лет назад

Me too Timothy! What an amazing talent Bob is!

@trizzleseven 5 лет назад

What a humble gentleman! Thanks for this content!

@FavioMagnoGuitarrista 3 года назад

Bob Ludwig's humility is as immense as his work. The genius of simple people. "Frampton Comes Alive!", "The Song Remains the Same" ... Amazing and Huge! Thank you very much for sharing this spontaneous and brilliant moment. Saludos!

@darrenross9168 5 лет назад

Hi Warren, fantastic interview, thank you Bob for chatting to us, mega legend! , thank you Warren, Eric for this great vid, all the best, Darren Ross.

@armandodiaz3485 5 лет назад

Awesome! Look forward to more interviews like this!

@Producelikeapro 5 лет назад

Hi Armando! Thanks ever so much my friend!!

@tuneinat 4 года назад

I am an avid record collector & anytime i saw Bob's name on it i bouggt it whether i knew the group or not bc i knew sonically it would b awesome plus u knew the group took their music & sound seriously..same w bob clearmountain..george marino & hugh padghem from england..there were a cpl more but the names escape me now..Lord..the cost of equipment in that room

@KarolMamot 5 лет назад

A true legend. I wish I had 5% of Bob's hearing approach....Thanks Warren! Thanks Bob!

@L.A.W.Studios 5 лет назад

Wow... THE Man being interviewed, what a pleasure listening to Mr. Ludwig. That room, with that equipment monitored through Dynaudio/Morel speakers has to sound almost surreal. Thanks so much Warren!

@Producelikeapro 5 лет назад

Steve A thanks ever so much my friend!! Yes, Bob is incredible!!

@stevespayde7469 3 года назад

Humility and great talent---a winning combination,can't lose.

@mono_to_STEREO 5 лет назад

Fabulous interview! Thanks Bob and Warren! I thoroughly enjoyed it! 👍👍

@cliftoncameron5632 4 года назад

Warren, Thanks a million for this. Bob is a gift. Massive inspiration.

@MarkuzP66 5 лет назад

I could listen for hours to this legend!

@GerhardAlbinus 5 лет назад

Truly wonderful. Thanks for the interview and sharing it!

@stupendousmusic4190 5 лет назад

This was great Warren! Finally another old school New York guy! Thank You! Enjoy NAMM! wish I could be there.

@boldbearStudios 5 лет назад

Finally I found time to watch this video and once again I'm fascinated about what's happening here. Warren, all these videos are becoming more and more an encyclopedia of the music business. Absolutely fantastic! I am honestly convinced that future generations will appreciate this even more than we do today. I mean, you are documenting music history in the best way I can imagine! Bob Ludwig is such a great guy. Thank you so much for letting us have this insight! Love you guys!

@nichttuntun3364 4 года назад

Thank you. That's an amazing video you've done. I loved watching every minute. When you spoke of Zappa and Eggleston (the photographer) my heart beated a little faster. Thank you for that. Cheers

@johnvcougar 4 года назад

Beautiful work, Wazza. Bob is legendary, ears the size of a planet, about the size of your heart! Lovely stuff! Thank you.

@REBELDONOG 3 года назад

Wonderful interview. Thank you Mr Ludwig

@bleikrsound6127 5 лет назад

Bob (and others) taught me one of the tricks to mastering is repetition - re-running a track multiple times through the same configuration until a smoothness is achieved.

@MultiFreddy34 4 года назад

can you be more specific in your explanation? I am curious to know what you mean? Did you learn it by listening to his masters?

@paulhazel 5 лет назад

Superb. What a lovely guy. And that studio: I think the phrase is "state of the art". Thanks!

@thefallingembers 4 года назад

What a fabulous interview! Bob is such a humble man and yet he is up there with the best of the best! You’re a great bloke too Warren...I love your channel and the informative content you provide for those of us who are wanting to learn more about the art of recording! 🙏

@marklowriemusic 5 лет назад

That was great! Tremendous hearing from such a big name in the industry.

@ragingchimera8021 5 лет назад

"Probably weld will those." LOL, classic... awesome interview with a true legend. Thanks Warren.

@MichelleCFunk 3 года назад

Love that bit about the Indigo Girls! They're both so great, I especially feel that Emily Saliers doesn't always get the credit she deserves in terms of her skills/ear/musicianship so that was a nice treat.

@HowlingUlf 5 лет назад

I've never seen him, only his name on the back of every second record I've ever bought. Totally the Yoda of Mastering he is! :D

@JRLEY 5 лет назад

Hey, I lived a few blocks from there 3 decades ago! (Preble St.) Portland was a great place! Awesome interview! Thanks!

@rickdeaguiar-musicreflecti7692 3 года назад

Excellent interview Warren. Your career has enabled you to stand side-by-side with the very best. I appreciate your willingness to teach all of us the music production process. Good Job!

@EricGPLAP 5 лет назад

Such a fun interview! Bob is awesome! What a legend

@Producelikeapro 5 лет назад

Thanks ever so much Eric!!

@TheStevep52 5 лет назад

Thanks Warren for widening your scope and visiting the legendary Bob Ludwig. Mastering is a mysterious field for many of us. I was amazed by the Frank Zappa story he told. I don't have golden ears but I would love one day to have one of my mixes mastered and to be there to listen on a high end monitoring system and room. I love your videos. You have a great rapport with people and it adds a level of enjoyment to what might otherwise be just another tech talk.

@SirEggbertfartalot 5 лет назад

Bob has such a wealth of experience, a pleasure to hear some of it. Thanks to both of you :0)

@Producelikeapro 5 лет назад

You're very welcome my friend!

@teddinardo8944 3 года назад

great show ,one of the truly greats, thank you

@petervantriet2304 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for a great interview with the master of masters. Good questions, awesome stories. Loved it too when Bob apologized for accidently hitting his lavalier mic asking if Eric's alright. Says all on his awareness and care for everything 'sound'.

@Kambiz.Mahdavi 3 года назад

He is so humble , I enjoyed every moment of this video tnx

@Producelikeapro 3 года назад

Thanks ever so much

@Kambiz.Mahdavi 3 года назад

@@Producelikeapro you are welcome Dear Warren

@seanemmettfullerton 5 лет назад

Warren, thank you sir! What a sweet treat! I know Bob is a mere human being, but hey, you were in the Temple of the Golden Pavilion :) And ya gotta love the hardware. Ha! super divine stuff...

@richardbelisle4807 Год назад

Mr Ludwig mastered our first record back in late 80 wonderful person…

@SMEL 3 года назад

Thanks... this confirms my suspicions about how mastering engineers been holdin back on the sauce!!!

@muzzy1978 2 месяца назад

Whenever I see Robert Ludwig's name on a mastering credit, I can rest assured it will sound as good as it possibly can. A man who truly understands sound and cutting, his original hot mastering of 'Led Zeppelin II' is legendary in audio circles and with good reason. It's an absolute monster and has arguably never been bettered in terms of how to present a hard rock album but still be sympathetic to the quieter portions of the tracks. I have a copy that has the narrow deadwax on Side 2 that almost reaches the centre label and yet the sound holds up right to the last note. It's the perfect test for any new turntable - If your system can handle it then it will be able to cope with anything else you throw at it.

@ianmacdougall8812 5 лет назад

Amazing! That had to be one of your lifetime highs!

@pdbeck65 5 лет назад

Wow, such a kind soul. Thank you ever so much for braving the cold to share this with all of us. Now I want to get a Manley Massive Passive EQ!!! I will have to settle for the UAD plugin seeing how we don't have that kind of budget. =] Cheers

@donniehill5688 5 лет назад

What a Great Interview, a true Mastering Legend.

@PCTOBAL5150 5 лет назад

Hi Warren, I watched from the beginning to the end and the most important lesson from Bob is that we have to imagine the result we want before starting an artistic process, working hard to accomplish the mission. In my case I have to imagine the result since of composing the song, because I write, play, record and mix all in my studio. It’s a real brain storm! But mastering it’s for engineers, you even can try but always compare the result and you will see that gear (and what gear!) and experience of men that work mastering many hours a day for years wins.

@bari1979 5 лет назад

@Produce Like A Pro THANK YOU WARREN!!!This made my day!!

@BELUGAdiscos 5 лет назад

Great Interview!!! Really the name most frequent on all great albums! Thank you for sharing this knowledge! Awesome!

@eatingplaydoh 3 года назад

Another absolute legend!

@LasseHuhtala 5 лет назад

Great stuff as always. I wish this was 4 hours.

@ashleyneptune3239 3 года назад

One of the best videos, wow thanks for bringing on the legend of mastering : )

@patton303 4 года назад

I always thought of this guy as a mythical figure. What a gem of a video. Thanks!

@johnreilly9748 5 лет назад

Finally! hooray Bob L love these interviews truly great .

@randyj420 2 года назад

Wonderful Zappa info - love that album.

@4dmind 5 лет назад

Absolutely fascinating, and Bob is charming. I learned a lot, and confirmed some intuitive ideas, and there's a part of me that wishes I could afford the rate! Great piece Warren! You classy rascal!

@tomehCanada 2 года назад

Love the truth spoken about where digital is now. Way to go Mr. Ludwig

@ArthurStone 5 лет назад

You can see the gear still moves Bob - fantastic! Cheers Bob and Warren : D

@Producelikeapro 5 лет назад

Thanks ever so much my friend!!

@nondelusional 2 года назад

One of your greatest interviews,✌🏾

@darlenesheffield9835 5 лет назад

Amazing interview! Thank you warren! Thank you Bob!!

@Producelikeapro 5 лет назад

Thanks ever so much!!

@stevedundee866 4 года назад

I would really love to look at Bob's record collection. I'll bet it's quite amazing.

@jimmorrisoncold 5 лет назад

Thanks Warren! Bob is a legend! Greetings from Perú.

@mikehydropneumatic2583 5 лет назад

A Bob Ludwig mastering you can buy blind...or is it deaf regarding sound? One of the greats!!!

@HankMillerAudios 3 года назад

You could probably weld with those. The man is a legend and still has the passion. Amazing

@racioppi3 5 лет назад

Proud to say I'm from Maine!!!! Gateway for the win!!

@raykingstonmusic 5 лет назад

Thanks for this!! Would be marvelous to have this interview on the podcast so we can stream it without the burden of video eating our data plans. :)

@AttitudeCastle 5 лет назад

What an absolutely class gentleman!

@liveattheinternational 3 года назад

Just watched what a treat.👍

@kzustang Год назад

Great episode. Excellent! Thanks!

@mikesparks3398 5 лет назад

these are great interviews, i'd like to hear a before and after of something that they do, it's great to hear their stories but i'd like to hear what they do!

@Producelikeapro 5 лет назад

I understand Mike! Yes, more to come!! Thanks ever so much my friend!!