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Audio Products Podcast

Wojciech Ozimek
Music Technology
Native Instruments
Music Production
Audio Programming
Music Distribution
AI In Music
Spotify
Collaboration In Music
Audio Plugins
Product Management
User-Friendly Audio Products
User Experience Design
Audio Product Management
Product Development
Mental Health
Audio Tools
Universal Audio
Sound Design
Pro Tools
AVID

We are meeting with pro audio industry veterans: founders, product managers, UX designers to learn how they build and manage the products we love. You will get tips on how to navigate your career in audio and how to develop a successful audio product – from musical instruments, through audio plugins and gaming middleware to music distribution platforms and consumer electronics like headphones, mic... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes29Founded10 months ago
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Latest Episodes

This time Wojciech in the solo episode.

We want to pause to:

✅ Reflect on what is actually missing in the audio business education space

✅ Discuss why generic content does not translate into real-world audio product skills

✅ Explain what Audio Pr... more

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🎮 How do you actually start a career in game audio?

We talked about it with Krzysiek Kowal — Audio & Motion Department Manager at Anshar Studios and former Sound Designer at CD PROJEKT RED.

Game audio is one of the most fascinating intersections o... more

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Our guest is Rithik Kundu — Founder of NYU GenAudio & AI, and former Senior Generative AI Researcher at Deep Noise who is also involved in building Joker Deck Ventures.

In this episode, we talk about:

✅ State of AI education and AI adoption

✅ The ... more

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Our guest is Maciej Bąk — a Senior IT Project & Program Manager with 16+ years of experience, currently at Neural DSP and previously on the Avid Pro Tools team.

Maciek has delivered hundreds of audio projects. He is also a very active musician and m... more

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We met Jordan Rudess - legendary keyboardist of Dream Theater, voted the greatest keyboard player of all time, and a deeply involved music technologist.

In this episode, we talk about:

✅ how he started building products,

✅ the tools and innovation... more

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Our guest is Diana Monroy-García, founder of MC Media who is an expert in digital asset management and media production. Her expertise encompasses audiovisual collections research and management, copyright clearance, sync licensing, and comprehensive... more

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Most people know Andrew as a three-time Grammy-winning mix engineer who has worked with artists like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, Adele, Jay-Z and many others.  

 

But fewer know he’s also spent years designing audio products - both in collabora... more

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This time we look back at 2025 — through the voices of the people who shaped it.

From indie plugin developers and AI startups, to UX leads, hardware PMs and R&D heads at companies like Roland, Universal Audio, Safari Audio and d&b audiotechnik — 202... more

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Recent Guests

Tomasz Żernicki
Audio engineer and product manager, recognized with an AES Fellowship Award.
Episode: #20 Rethinking PM Workflows with AI feat. Tomasz Żernicki
Gösta Wellmer
Experienced designer with a long career in the musical instruments industry.
Elektron, Native Instruments
Episode: #17 Circuits & Culture: Behind the scenes of Instruments Design with Gösta Wellmer
Tzipi Schindler
Product manager and advocate for emotional intelligence in the workplace
Native Instruments
Episode: #15 Hope for the best, plan for the worst with Tzipi Schindler
Silvia Taschner
Head of Wavelab Incubator Program
Wavelab
Episode: #14 Building MusicTech startup ecosystem with Silvia Taschner, Head of Wavelab
Moritz Surwehme
Co-founder of NoiseWorks and responsible for the technical aspects of the company.
NoiseWorks
Episode: #13 Audio Startup Success Story with Moritz Surwehme, the co-founder of NoiseWorks
Rodrigo Ibieta
Director of Hardware Product Management at Universal Audio
Universal Audio
Episode: # 9 Product career in the music industry with Rodrigo Ibieta from UniversalAudio
Laren Agius
Product Director at Beatport
Beatport
Episode: #8 Consistent product discovery in MusicTech with Laren Agius, Product Director at Beatport

Host

Christian Bitek Wojciech Alex
Core co-hosts with authoritative voices in pro audio, product design, and hardware/software development. Regularly discuss product strategy, workflow improvements, and industry trends.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings
  • Love it! 🔥

    Very interesting guests and their stories!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DarOzim
    Poland9 months ago
  • Tomasz

    The best podcast about designing audio products for product managers and entrepreneurs

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tomas22222
    Poland10 months ago

Listeners Say

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The show blends technical depth with real-world product strategy.
Strong emphasis on design, UX, and community in music tech comes through.
Audiences value long-form conversations that go beyond surface-level trends.
Listeners appreciate high-caliber guests and practical, industry-relevant insights.
Guests often share actionable tips for navigating startup challenges in audio.

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Talking Points

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#22 Building products with Andrew Scheps
Q: What do you think is the future of music production with the rise of technology?
Expect lots of small innovations rather than major breakthroughs, as established practices continue to evolve.
#22 Building products with Andrew Scheps
Q: What tools or techniques do you suggest for indie musicians to promote their work?
Build a personal connection with fans through direct sales and be proactive on social media.
#18 Product Career in Pro Audio with Wolfgang Schulz, Head of Product Management at d&b audiotechnik
Q: What are your takes on AI in the audio industry?
Wolfgang discusses how AI can be utilized to ease tasks for product managers, mentioning its role in consolidating information and aiding system operations.
#18 Product Career in Pro Audio with Wolfgang Schulz, Head of Product Management at d&b audiotechnik
Q: What skills did you need to learn to become a product manager?
Wolfgang highlights that he needed to learn to step away from his mindset as an engineer, communicate effectively, understand customer perspectives, and prioritize tasks wisely.
#18 Product Career in Pro Audio with Wolfgang Schulz, Head of Product Management at d&b audiotechnik
Q: How did you get into product management?
Wolfgang shares he transitioned into product management after a big production year in theater led to discussions with an audio manufacturer looking for a product manager.

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A discussion-focused series spotlighting veterans from pro audio, product management, UX design, and startup leadership. Episodes explore how audio products—from instruments and plugins to hardware and distribution platforms—are imagined, built, and brought to market. Expect practical career guidance, behind-the-scenes development stories, and pragmatic takes on balancing creative work with business needs. A standout is the breadth of guests who blend technical expertise with design, entrepreneurship, and community-building, often highlighting AI, immersive tech, and new business models in music tech.

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Recent guests on Audio Products Podcast include:

1. Tomasz Żernicki
2. Gösta Wellmer
3. Tzipi Schindler
4. Silvia Taschner
5. Moritz Surwehme
6. Rodrigo Ibieta
7. Laren Agius

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