On this episode of Ready to Record, The D3 continues his conversation with Joe Bagale, aka Otis McDonald, who has been rocking in the Bay Area music scene since first moving here in 2003, and has been making great music ever since. In this episode, Daniel and Joe talk about everything production, specifically how to be a musician and self producer in 2022 using streaming as a primary income stream. On today's Gear Talk and Music from Blue Girl, The D3 talks about his upgrade from a 2009 Mac Pro with a Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56 and SSL XLogic Alpha-Link MADI-AX to his new rig, a 2021 M1 iMac, paired with a Persons Quantum 4848, which he used to record a project with Gordon "Nappy G" Clay, Will Magid, and Tommy "Emcee Soulati" Shepherd. A sneak peak of a track from the sessions, a song with the working title "Change the World" is showcased. Find Otis McDonald here Find our sponsor, VFX Unleashed, here Find Blue Girl Productions here This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.