9 must read books about the lives of famous music producers
Here, There and Everywhere: My Life Recording the Music of the Beatles by Geoff Emerick Whether or not you’re a fan of the Beatles, if...
Category: History
What the f*ck is a Baxandall EQ?
You’ve probably seen plugins, guitar amps, or stereos that replicate a Baxandall circuit, or maybe you’ve heard of the popular Dangerous BAX mastering equalizer. Peter...
Classic recording consoles: SSL, Neve, and REDD
Classic recording consoles are extremely sought after for the hands-on workflow and larger than life sound quality. There’s nothing like riding the volume of a...
Recording in paradise: AIR Studios Montserrat
In the modern recording era getting clients to travel more than an hour is a big ask, but in 1980, not so much. After a...
EMT 250 and the birth of digital audio
My experience with the EMT 250/251 When I started my first internship at Sabella Studios, the place was littered with strange things I’d never seen...
The story of the man behind the RCA 44 and 77 ribbon microphones
Harry F. Olson is most likely an unfamiliar name, but I’m sure you’ve heard of one of the 100 plus inventions Olson has patented. His...
How two guys in New Jersey created the most desirable equalizer: Pultec EQP-1A
Pultec is the holy grail when it comes to equalizers. But, the reason why Pultec is so great can seem elusive. If you asked someone...
The best designed and most enjoyable effects unit ever: Eventide H3000 UltraHarmonizer
When one of the most influential and well regarded electronic musicians praises your effects unit as the best, it should hold some weight. Not only...