Traditionally, an engineer is responsible for capturing sound - microphone choice, gear, etc. A producer can have a number of different responsibilities - anything from songwriting to judging performances - setting mood, and (perhaps most importantly) choosing which songs to work on!
Matt SquireI just try and get the best out of an artist - we all have a responsibility to fill the world with awesome songs!
Matt SquireI like working in all different mediums so I'm truly lucky to be able to flip back and forth.
Matt SquireI like to get a vibe first, then a melody and really beat up the melody for a while, then try and find a lyric that really suits him/her.
Matt Squire