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    Production Tips: Recording the banjo

    May 24, 2013

    The banjo - this bizarre mutation of a guitar and a snare drum - can be a difficult instrument to record. The main challenge is to find a balance between the very attacky but thumpy sound audible near the center of...

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    Guitar Pedal News

    New Pedals: TCJ Effects’ Amalgam Smooth Overdrive

    May 22, 2013
    T. Jauernig Electronics, or TCJ Effects, is a small Wisconsin based manufacturer of hand made pedals that's been around since 2004. They just finalized the New "Amalgam" Smooth Overdrive. The company states that this pedal is very touch sensitive and smooth, working...

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    Guitar Pedal Reviews

    Guitar Pedal Reviews: Earthquaker Devices Dirt Transmitter

    May 21, 2013

    Fuzz pedals are a dime a dozen. What separates one fuzz from the next? There are different methods of achieving a “fuzz tone”, but which one sounds the best for my applications?  There are boat loads of options and everyone claims...

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    Guitar Pedal News: Chaosound Anti-Effect Pedal

    May 20, 2013
    Coming to us out of left field is the Anti-Effect from Chaosound, a Polish company. This thing is right up my alley. It's weird, it's unpredictable, it's unique. So what is it? The Anti-Effect destroys the sound by imitating electro-acoustic track damage. It...

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    Bands in the Studio: Recording Parquet Courts

    May 15, 2013
    Jonathan Schenke, sound engineer and music lover, recorded the debut album of Brooklyn indie rock buzz band Parquet Courts. We asked him a few question about that experience.

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    Guitar Pedal News

    New Pedals: Source Audio’s Orbital Modulator

    May 15, 2013

    US pedal manufacturer Source Audio is one of the few companies that's been trying in recent years to move the stompbox concept forward rather than... retro.  Their unique Hot Hand technology (basically a motion sensing remote control system) has brought unprecedented control of  pedal parameters directly to the...

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    Guitar Pedal News

    Pedal News: StompLabs launches the Fuzzi-Fier

    May 9, 2013
    Emerging Canadian pedal manufacturer Stomp Labs released their first pedal Fuzzi-Fier (pictured), which will be part of a hybrid analog/digital line called XPressWay. This line aims at making stompboxes that can be controlled more efficiently during the performance - rather than...

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    Guitar Pedal News

    Pedal News Heptode Virtuoso Phase Shifter

    May 6, 2013
    New to the Heptode line of guitar effects: The Virtuoso Phase Shifter. The Virtuoso is a boutique recreation of the original Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter, as used in the 1970s by keyboardist John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) and guitarists Steve Howe (Yes)...

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    Guitar Pedal Reviews

    Guitar Pedal Reviews: Ibanez Echo Shifter

    Apr 29, 2013

     

    The Ibanez Echo Shifter  combines true analog sound quality with digital-like flexibility. It features things like a Tap-Tempo footswitch, Oscillation switch, Feedback control, Modulation, and a Depth control. I found this pedal to be a lot of fun and I really dig the vintage aesthetics.

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    New Pedals: Green Carrots, Pigtronix, Dr No, Pedal Monters

    Apr 26, 2013

    Here are a few short news about new pedal releases:

    British hand manufacturer Green Carrots have a new baby: The Pumpkin Pi offers a double dose of Muff love with the IC78 Muff joined with the much...

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    Guitar Pedal News

    Guitar Pedal News: Hartman Pedals in the studio with Steve Stevens

    Apr 24, 2013
     

    Hartman Pedals, a boutique pedal company I was turned onto recently, started a new video series where they hang out with artists in the studio using their gear. This first video features Hartman's Silicon Crystal Valve and Vintage Germanium...

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    Featured Artists

    Sunglasses and the Recording Process

    Apr 23, 2013
    Blending the complex harmonies of The Beach Boys with the gritty aesthetics of the new millennium's bedroom pop, Sunglasses add a new chapter to the Brooklyn DIY scene - which they recently embraced after moving from Savannah,...

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    		1. Recording: Home vs Studio

    the question is: can YOU do it?
    		 
      Indie producer/musician Bruce Kaphan(R.E.M., David Byrne, Red House Painters, American Music Club) analyzes pros and cons of recording the DIY way - read.  
     
     
    2. Choosing a Recording Studio

    pick carefully + things to consider
    		 
      What do you need to look for in a recording studio? In this article you'll find all the advice you need about equipment, engineers, rooms, rates, and ways of approaching the recording experience. - read  
     
     
    3. Planning Recordings

    be prepared, have a budget
    		 
      Steven Alvarado, a NYC studio manager provides precious advice on how to approach the recording of your CD. "When you enter the studio, have a plan. Map out what you want to accomplish each day so that you have a realistic idea of how much time you will need to complete your project. It's best to be as prepared as possible." - read  
     
     
    4. Do You Need a Producer?

    and: don't waste studio time!
    		 
      Making a recording is a tangle of pragmatism, technology, alchemy and faith. As is the case with any creative venture, you cannot know what you'll get for your efforts until you go through the process; it's always a gamble. Having a plan and a budget can be really useful.- by B. Kaphan - read  
     
     
    5. Drums in the Studio

    performance and recording tips
    		 
      Drummers shouldn't miss this article! 4 Top NYC producers answer our questions on how to perform, hit, and tune the drums in recording situation. And... is your drummer tight and can he/she play to the click? - read  
     
     
    6. Ten Tips for Recording Guitars

    from the pick to the amp
    		 
      Recording guitars can be a challenge when you really want to achieve a great sound. Here are some helpful tips to improve your guitar recording chops. - by Shane O'Connor - read  
     
     
    7. Recording Vocals

    not as easy as you might think
    		 
      Recording vocals might not seem like the most challenging task when producing a CD, but this delicate and crucial process often ends up taking more time and energies than expected - read  
     
     
    8. Do You Need Mastering?

    what it is and why it is!
    		 
      Mastering is a process that not many emerging musicians are fully familiar with. One of the most succesfull NYC mastering engineer tells us all about this "secret" art.- read  
         

     


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