It takes a pretty hardcore audio geek to find beauty in a much of dancing meters in a rack, but I guess I am guilty as charged ;-) I was mixing a tracks for the LA based Eggshell Egoz and I looked at one of my dynamics racks and thought that just watching lights on…
The top audio and recording podcast, podcasters round table
I was recently invited to participate in a round table discussion of the hosts of the top recording related podcast on the net. If you are a fan of recording, check it out and check out all the other podcasters. You can hear the Recording related podcasters round table Ryan Canestro's on "Home Recording Show"…
What we can learn from Radiohead jamming in Nigel Godrich’s basement
Its pure coincidence that the last two blog posts have been Nigel Godrich related I love Radiohead. I think they are one of the truly great bands of my generation. OK Computer is an iconic album that I have a feeling people will be listening to long after we are all dead and gone. It…
Beck Sea Change. The perfect X-mas gift for lovers of sound.
I intended to post this before Christmas but life got busy, but it still gets the point across. It may seems strange that I am recommending a depressing break up album by a Scientologist as the perfect Christmas gift, but there is a reason I think it’s the perfect gift for any lover of recording….…
Great video of Daniel Lanois mixing in the studio
I do not love everything he does, but Daniel Lanois is one of my favorite producers. He has been a part of amazing albums by Emmylou Harris, U2, Peter Gabriel and many others, but what I love about him most is that its always so inspiring to hear him speak or see him work. He…
Italian Villa Boot Camp is half sold out.
Hey gang, Just letting you know that the our Recording Boot Camp in the North Italian Villa is filling up fast. There are only 5 spots available. 2 people have confirmed reservations, and 4 others have expressed interest in attending. If you are thinking of coming out for this, you should probably contact us sooner…
Video Posted about mics for home studios and sample rates
A professional recording engineer’s perspective on purchasing your first mic for a home studio.