Okay, so kind of a dumb question, maybe, but what does a producer do exactly on the albums?
>>63635884
.... everything?
good question
shall we start by making a distinction between your EDM style bedroom producer and a proper one
>>63635905
I was talking about acclaimed producers: let's say, Brian Wilson, George Martin, Phil Spector...
If they're not an actual band member/the artist, they generally oversee production, mixing, and editing, and make changes where they see necessary.
>>63636041
how do they differ from the engineer?
can an engineer be a producer?
is albini an engineer or a producer
>>63636157
are engineers mirrors or producers
>>63636157
Engineers can be seen as assistant producers. They control the equipment and help the producer mix and edit the record.
>>63636232
how can music be real if our ears aren't real
If a producer decides to add live strings or brass to a track, he/she may arrange the parts him/herself or delegate to an arranger.
>>63636716
if a producer produces in the woods but nobody hears it, did he even engineer
