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YouTube music dude Rick Beato shares his thoughts on vinyl, analog recording and a future with virtual reality, deep fakes and AI. Topics include;

• What role does vinyl play in Rick’s life?

• Rick still has all his records, CDs and tapes

• The obligatory analogue and digital discussion

• Bad remasters for CDs

• Is Rick surprised by the resurgence of vinyl?

• The challenge of making an all-analogue record

• Why do many people prefer music on vinyl?

• Mixing engineers interpreting audio

• Possible future audio formats – surround video

• Is Rick hopeful or wary of AI?

• Some people will prefer AI to human crafted music

• Rick’s AI Senate Testimony

• Using AI for mixing and audio editing

• The Beatles “Now and Then” was more EQ than AI

• Future challenges due to deep fakes

• AI and Deep Fakes challenge our assumption of authenticity

• Deep fakes licensed by the official artist

• Staying positive in an industry with lots of scepticism

• Rick can disassociate music listening with analysis

• Making “What Makes This Song Great” with A Perfect Circle

• Rick’s wish list for future interviews

• Dislike of the term “YouTube Influencer”

• Interacting with other YouTubers – Anthony Fantano

• Pat Finnerty of “What Makes This Song Stink” series

• The album Rick equates to perfection

• Ron Carter’s recollections of Rudy Van Gelder

• Interview wrap up

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About The Vinyl Guide

If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.