Chris Lord-Alge: Studio Tour & Interview - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro 

"I've mixed records where I don't compress the drums at all. I mean, a little bus compression, but that's it." lol, CLA is the man

Beside this great interview: Thumbs up for the guy who filmed that footage, feels like the viewer is in the room with you guys! ;)

I am feeling a little melancholy after this one. It was great to see his room, but I also felt like I was seeing an end of an era. Like Bing Crosby on the phonograph, we had CLA in his studio. I don't think I'm ready for that. Here's to many more years of him doing the great work that he has always given us and thanks to both of you for the inside look.

How can you not love CLA, dude is a role model with an immense passion for the craft.

That studio is incredible and a true piece of history

This is by far the most candid CLA interview on the internet. It felt like we were in his living room, talking about the craft and how it should not be forgotten. I personally feel very strongly about the history of recording and the craft itself, I want to learn everything about it so this particularly resonates with me. Thank you Warren, your videos are gold, and thanks to Chris for being so open and honest.

A couple of people are commenting here about CLA in a negative way... the guy is a genius at what he does and if you hang around anyone on this level, most of the time, they are doing what they do without thinking. They are going mostly on their instinct so its hard for someone like that to analyze and have to explain what they do. So... give CLA a break. He's a busy guy, he did not have to make time for this but he did and I'm grateful. Its also quite evident that he absolutely loves music. He totally values the art form. I'm glad we have guys like CLA that raise the bar for everyone. Thanks to CLA for that! And thanks to Warren as always for bringing us yet another informative and fun video. Peace.

Guys like CLA, really are a different level! What a setup & what a back catalogue this guy has!

just casually sitting on a couch in front of 5 Grammys. What a legend :)

There's this vibe I get from CLA that I usually don't get from most engineers. The way he talks about mixing. He makes you want to become a mixer. When I grow up, I want to be like him ☺

This is the guy who got me out of the box and finally convinced me to mix for the sound and not for what people say is right or wrong. Chris is a legend and i aspire to be just like him one day using 500k 1176's on each mix. 😂 also his mixes really do sound like they are coming out of the edges of the speakers. Everything is just so spacious and wide

I saw this in 2016 and I was listening to this interview again through Barefoot speakers. I say, "Bravo Warren," for this one. By you touring CLA's museum, probably every engineer/producer etc...gained some inspiration and wisdom.

I love watching Chris Lord-Alge, such a legend and mixed most up the music I listened to growing up.

THANKS WARREN FOR ALL YOU DO FOR THIS INDUSTRY !!!!

Warren, Every video you publish confirms why you are the pro of professionals! Thank you for all you do for us audio hacks!!

This is so wonderful, Warren! I worked, learned and "lived" at this studio for five years when it was Can-Am. This brings back so many memories working with so many great engineers and artists in these very rooms. Wow!! I think Kiefer Sutherland bought the place shortly after I left but have since wondered if it managed to survive. It's amazing to see it ended up in the hands of this legend. Thanks for posting. It was a real treat to watch this video. Thank you for all the great education you provide. Truly. You rock!

This is ONE OF THE BEST VIDEOS IV EVER SEEN DIVING DEEP INTO THE REALITY OF BEING A LEGENDARY PRODUCER!!!! thank you for this footage you rock

You´re right ther is a diference, when the Lord Alge´s mix something... you notice , After almost five years I´m still watching you old videos. Thanks Warren.

Warren, ive been watching your back log of videos here on you tube and im just floored. they have taught me so much. im so grateful. thank you.

I've watched this three times all the way through and am still smiling. :) This is by far my favorite interview Warren. It shows what a true fan of music he is and how that love translates into his work that I grew up with and loved. What I would give to spend 20 minutes in CLA's lounge. What an homage to the art. Well done my friend. Truly inspiring.

what a legend. I live this dude

Thank you Chris and Warren for blessing the Audio Community with the Value and Perspective you provide. All the best for both of you!

Thanks Warren! Your personality makes watching and learning music techniques so easy. I would love to see you hosting a talk show on a larger scale about music making. EXCELLENT!

That room with the pinball machines and the record player is magical!

Always nice to see Chris plugging his love for Genesis!

I've been learning my ways through audio for a year and a half now and when I see that someone acctually still cares about the old analog gear and is not all about midi and plugins just makes me wanna improove at what im doing and learn new stuff. Awesome video :D

Best moment when Warren says "there's nothing wrong with that" xD just having his own thoughts on it. Great video. Two amazing guys talking about amazing stuff.

I feel like I just met Chris, Warren, Thanks again and again, The data gathering on these videos is priceless!

This is just amazing to walk through Chris's world. Thank you!

Warren,you rock man...thank you so much for inspiring us all and feeding us with your knowledge that you've gathered over the years.....i love YOUR drum sound you get....always appreciated

This just reminded me of my first play record player as a child that was modeled after the phonograph. Chris is right on point.....

Hi Warren ! Well to be short, I recently started to record an EP with my best friend in a studio we know for a long time but now... A sound ingineer came in ! so we record with him and it blows my mind away every single friday evening for 3 months now. I'm recording the drums tomorrow... And well I got myself some gear at home and I learn everything by myself so it's slow and every single little achievement is another little rock on the bridge. Thanks for sharing all this stuff, it's amazing and I can't tell how much I'm learning and how grateful I am to you !

Everything that comes out of CLA's mouth is pure audio engineering gold wisdom.

CLA really seems like a cool guy here. Really open and excited to share his space. Oh to be a fly on the wall for story time

Chris is really great mix engineer. Big thanks for this interview.

I should have commented on this video when I first saw it, what a treat...two of my favourite producers, just chilling and chatting about things that we all care about...……...what a great way to spend my lunch hour!

Yeah, He is the legendary Chris Lord-Alge! there is no more words about him, he is simply the legend

Thank you Warren! For fun and for free! Thank you for "giving back" so freely.

you are right Warren, we want to know how its done. Dude thank you for opening the door to see inside this rich piece of history. many music lovers will never know but we producers and engineers get a glimpse.

This place is a museum, great show.

As a dance music/in the box producer, and general music production enthusiast, this is a beautiful interview and setting.

My two fav mixers on this planet Warren and Chris !!! Love this video !

Really enjoyed CLA's tour of the 'lounge'. What an unbelievable collection! Also, what Chris said about taking risks to purposefully capture something poignant and impactful resonated strongly with me. Best line: "That's not producing like a pro; that's producing like a schmo!" Great episode; thanks, Warren!

I really want to thank you and Chris for doing this wonderful video. Watching (and listening to) you guys is like going to a Songwriter Show: After it´s over, you go home, full of inspiration, energy and "I want to get better ... I want to grow to become as great as these guys are". You are really filling our motor with gasoline. :-) Thank you both! (PS: Got to decorate my own studio now to create a cool looking environment that makes me feel great, when I work there. ;-))

total gem with Chris Lord-Alge kindred spirit

such a pleasant vibe to this production

Good job Warren! Thanks for the amazing tour

Fantastic video~! Warren, I love your channel and have for a bit but I just stumbled on this video. This unbelievable spread of zillion dollar equipment here isn't what makes me keep watching your videos, but the fact you cover everything from recording in a bedroom to just chilling with Chris Lord-Alge. And everything in between. I busted my ass to have a decent 16 track setup with nice 500 series pres/eq/comp, a good board and Logic for the DAW... and when I watch your videos, it makes me know that it was worth it, and I can still make amazing music, same as anyone, anywhere. It's about the creativity and using what you have to the max. Sincerely, thank you again...

I think I've watched this 10x now...always awesome!

Amazing. Huge fan of CLA. We can see in this vids how humble he really is. A true music lover and not shy to give its secrets. I mean he is maybe the most known engineer that everybody wants its sound, and he shares it.

CLA is a flawless genius

I have that same copy of White Christmas unfortunately my brother has the victrola to play it on but I still got it in my studio awesome tour thanks Chris! and thank you for your drum plugins I use them on almost every recording I make along with bass guitar plug in. Thank you so much it's changed my recording forever!

Amazing as always.... Produce like a pro is becoming one of my favorite youtube channels!!

OMG - THIS I've been waiting to see for a long time.

Chris Lord-Alge... One of Best!

I am totally in Love with this Channel i learn so much Thank You so much Warren

two of my favorite guys in the studio looking forward to enjoying this one

Warren awesome interview! Thank you for these videos!

This man is a truly living legend, he has the truth in his hands in terms of mixing millions copy sold records, everyone around that is criticizing his work is simply invidious

My favorite engineer ever. I love these kinds of videos as I take so much from them. Keep up the good work!!

I love Cris, I know his work and all but this is crazy! I mean this looks like museum of best music that happened in the modern era.

I hope everyday you realize you guys are setting the soundtrack for our lives Malik

This dude has worked on so many awesome records. He must be an absolute wealth of knowledge. Imagine just being an assistant to Chris. That must be an amazing job.

its cool to see he kept all the memorabilia of all the things hes done/been apart of/gifted to him etc. Thats cool

Warren, I really enjoyed this.I wish I could just drive to Chris' studio and take a tour of all his "artifacts". What a cool studio he has. Thanks for posting this. Great stuff.

Great video ! You & Chris are great musicians before even being amazing producers & mixers. That's why your mixes sound musical & attractive. Love you guys ! Huge talent. Thanks a lot Warren for sharing ! You guys are inspiration.

Just discovered this series. Kudos!

Warren, I would love it if you would do a video on the rednet units. Especially if it detailed Chris' setup specifically!

Chris Lord Alge is the BOMB. I love the. comment " Don't produce like a pro, but mix like a pro"

CLA Waves plug-ins are totally awesome. Love his guitar and vocals plug-ins :)

This was a great interview and tour of Chris Lord-Alge's studio! Very insightful! Love your vids Warren!

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="42">0:42</a> When an 1176 'Bluey' is just casually stuffed into a bookshelf on the way to the bathroom.

favorite one yet.Time on vinyl is it very good benchmark to show what properly engineered sound is

@Warren thank you so much for this interview! 🙏🏻

Lamb Lies Down on Broadway! That's amazing to see Chris had that book by his piano! Seriously one of my favorite albums of all time! :D

I spot new stuff every time!! The Waves stools are too cool!!!

This is one of the best videos ever made. Thank you for doing this Warren! Can you please also do Andy Wallace's studio G at Soundtrack, in New York? Cheers!

Thoroughly enjoyable gentlemen. All these videos make me look up the producer discography and history. It's a great concept and I'm happy to have made the discovery. Hope all goes well for you both into the future. kind regards.

Somehow he remembers me Al Pacino, ahahaha. Killer video, Warren!

I love the work Chris has done with waves. These days, his plugins are basically my get-go when I get an idea and need it recorded quickly before I forget it. CLA Vocals in particular. I create a vocal track, slap the cla vocal on the insert and I'm done. I don't use it for final recordings because I love to play around with different plugins (and I also have some hardware units I love), but I'm pretty sure that if I did, it would sound better then when I mix it myself

I’m watching this on Christmas Eve haha

This if why you are the best recording channel online.

Love both of these dudes!

Some time ago was listening to Pensados place and heard a beautiful crafted vocal for an Earth wind and fire track, it was way wow!

Great tour of a legends studio! Thanks Warren

Great stuff. CLA is the man. Thank you Warren for your channel and for your hard work!

I got to say... When I started looking at this clip. I was disapointed, cause I was looking at the gear and I don't event have 1% of the gear that he has. But the more I listen to Chris the more I understand that I can do lot's of cool things with the little bit of gear that I have. Thanks guys.

I been back to watch this vedeo a few times , what a great producer, i get such a kick on how he mixes,one of the most violent man on a mixing board , ever notice how fast he makes adjustments haha

Warren! Yet another awesome video giving us all insight into what every Producer/Engineer knows or should know, that weather your CLA or an absolute nobody that essentially we are all doing the same job. It doesn't matter if you're recording U2 or a demo for a nobody local band, it's all the same. You give 100% no matter what, you create and collaborate bringing the artists vision to fruition. Even if you're on a 4 track recorder or 200 channels you give the same level of professionalism. I truly used to see interviews with CLA and found him arrogant, egotistical, self absorbed then the more I got to know him I find him to be an amazing talent with a quirky sense of humor. He's a top notch mixer and everything I can learn from him is a blessing because he gives so freely. Anything you want to know, his "secrets" to mixing and producing he gives. He'd give you the shirt of his back and ask if you need anything else. I've learned more in the last few months than I have in the last 20 years! Thank you Warren and CLA for giving back to the art form. I don't know if it's possible to make a living in today's musical environments or not but thanks to you guys I'm going to try to. I am aware it's a big uphill slog but I'm willing to try again after being retired for the last 10 years or so. So much has changed but I'm encouraged by you Warren, you give me energy to create and the info to keep competitive in today's music biz.Thanks again Warren you are a real mentor to and many others also thank you CLA for all of you're wonderful info. God Bless you my friend. Cheers Mate!!! Stay Marvelous!

I feel like those Blame it on the Whiskey tracks you gave us were really well recorded and sounded pretty darn good with everything at unity. This was the coolest studio tour. Thanks Warren.

Warren, your choice of guests and interviews are very cool..haven't seen a whole lot about CLA lately, so this one was like a much needed whiskey on the rocks! But I really enjoy and respect the knowledge and quality info you're sharing...especially about getting the vibe and creating the sound before or during tracking! That's key! Let's all put best foot forward, so the pro's can do what they do!! Nicely done mate!

Great vid post. Thanks for sharing. It makes me wonder if all your studio time is completely snagged up by all the major artists whereas little unknowns like me could ever have a crack at it. Love all the Waves CLA Plug-ins !!! Great stuff!

truly amazing and inspiring thanks for sharing warren !

Warren, Great interview, a great opportunity to learn from one of the greats! At the end, too true are your words about "making records on laptops being out of necessity." It would be great to be able to have racks of equipment and mixing boards but making art is about what we have available. You do a great job of teaching us "in-the-box" music makers how to make the most out of what equipment we have! Thanks for your expertise once again!

Great Video!Thank you!Ive watched it about 5-7 times and wanna watch it again :)

Warren hit it on the nail. Some of us are inspired you fellas already doing it. I wanna 1 day do this also. So im starting out learning/soaking in everything i can. And this channel omg. Amazingly awesome to us noobs learning. And when you talk and show gear that made all these beautiful tracks it gives me ideas. One day. One day. Thanks guys.

2 of the greats in one video.Thanks Warrren how you spoil us so. So envious of the gear also. You are doing a great job with channel . I am always learning everytime I watch your Videos . A thousand thanks. Have a great day

Loved the video Warren! Love the work of CLA. Thank you!

Ive been waiting for this. Thanx!

Thanks for this video Warren. I learned a lot from listening to mentors like Chris. Greetz from Holland.