Al Schnier: moe. & more
by Larry Crane
The band moe. has been going strong since forming in Buffalo, NY, over 20 years ago. Guitarist/vocalist Al Schnier joined up in 1991; the band has been busy on the road, as well as releasing albums,...
interviews
We talk at length with record-makers about how they make records.
Restoring The Electric Lady Neve Console: Vintage King Restoration Series, Part 3
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What's the attraction of vintage consoles? There's no denying that a classic console will look incredible in your studio and make a great investment, too. But the real draw will always be the...
Restoring the "Holy Grail of Compressors": Behind the Scenes at the Vintage King Tech Shop
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Vintage King co-founder Michael Nehra shares some of his love, knowledge, and practical advice for diving into the world of vintage audio gear, and then takes us behind the scenes for a walk through...
Just Blaze: Jay-Z, Eminem, Kanye, Drake
by Zac Meyer
Justin Smith, better known as Just Blaze, catapulted to the upper echelon of hip hop in the early '00s as the producer behind a string of hits with Jay-Z and Roc-A-Fella Records. He has been in high...
Ryan Freeland
by Larry Crane
Ray LaMontagne's 2010 album, God Willin' & the Creek Don't Rise, may have won a Grammy award for Best Contemporary Folk Album, but I'd refute that narrow categorization. It's an album of honest...
John O'Mahony: Coldplay, Metric, Sara Bareilles
by Larry Crane
Electric Lady Studios has a long, amazing New York recording history. Under the guidance of Lee Foster, the studio has seen a renaissance over the last decade. Daft Punk, Arcade Fire, The National,...
Colin Marston: Gorguts, Dysrhythmia, Liturgy
by Justin Foley
New York City's independent metal scene has recently burst into mainstream view. At least two venues are primarily putting on heavy music shows nearly every night of the week. Several of the best...
Gerald Seligman: The National Recording Preservation Foundation
by Larry Crane
Archiving the recorded audio history of the United States? The National Recording Preservation Foundation is just getting up and running, with some familiar folks on the governing board. I had to know...
EveAnna Manley: Behind The Gear with Manley Labs
by Larry Crane
Under the leadership and vision of EveAnna Manley, Manley Labs has created and built some of the finest studio equipment (and high-end home audio components) over the last two decades. Studios across...
Robert Honoblue: Dave Brubeck, George Benson, Weather Report
by Larry Crane
With over 40 years of studio experience, and having worked with artists like Dave Brubeck, George Benson, and Weather Report, Robert Honablue was recently the Director of Engineering at The Honablue...
Lou Clark: Studio Designer
by Josh Nachbar
Lou Clark is an accomplished recording studio designer, engineer, and avid supporter of the Audio Engineering Society. With over 20 years of studio design expertise on a national...
Why modern audio recording might not exist without British DIY audio pioneer Joe Meek
by Barry Cleveland
When I first began researching the career of British recording icon Joe Meek back in 2000, I knew that he was reputedly a great innovator, but I had no concept of the scope of his achievements. It...