By now, you have some sense of what AI is or at least what it appears to be capable of in terms of analyzing, extrapolating and then simulating the musical works of humans. Sadly, there is no …
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This is where you can find some of my gear reviews, interviews and insights into the record-making process. Please contact me if you would like to set up a product review.
Review: Stam Audio SA4000 MK2
Stam Audio Engineering builds high-end studio tools by hand about 75 miles outside Santiago, Chile. Dig around in online forums and you can find numerous mentions of Stam Audio. Some users express …
Catching Up
I know I’ve been rather quiet. To summarize my work over the past few months, I’ve wrapped up a full-length, started 3 EPs, started 4 new singles, wrapped up a handful of other mixes, a few demos and …
In Memory of Rupert Neve
We just lost a legend in Rupert Neve. The original Neve company he founded in the late '60s (and operated through the mid '70s) manufactured recording and mixing gear that many artists, engineers and …
Interview: Reva K and Me
In mid January, I was interviewed along with my client Reva K for the "Hitting The High Note” podcast. In the interview, Reva and I talked with host Kevin Cusack about the labor of love that is our …
A New Mixing Term
A few months back, I was in a mixing session with one of my assistants and it was time to start panning instruments.Every time a client exports mono tracks, they come in as stereo. So, in this case, …
Review: Braingasm Lab Multi-Deluxe
I believe I first heard about Braingasm Lab microphones from listening to Sylvia Massy talk about them. I was rather intrigued and did some research that required me to recall enough Italian to …
The Problem With Mixing in Stages
When an artist tracks a song idea, either a demo or the final takes, they will often create a rough mix and listen to it obsessively. The intent behind repeated listening to such mixes is to consider …
Review: Avedis Audio MD7
If you are serious about audio production, you probably know the name Avedis Audio, likely because of their MA5 mic preamp. (It’s what many top engineers and producers consider the 1073 done right.) …
Review: Aston Microphones Halo
In recent years, portable iso-booths or reflection filters have become quite popular. Sadly for the unsuspecting songwriter or recording artist, not all such products are created equal. Some are very …
