How to record water is just the start of what sound explorer Diego Stocco explains about audio.
It’s easy to hear the music in music. But step outside a symphony or 3:00 pop hit, and this sensation suddenly feels challenging.
Unless you’re Diego Stocco, an adventurous “sound explorer” who Read more...
Big, glossy, expensive studio monitors conspire to reassure you: “See? Isn’t sound just… So great? Aren’t you glad you have all of this nice studio gear?”
But unlike larger, full-range speakers, the classic Auratone Super Sound Cubes would Read more...
We have more tools than ever to aid us in creating compelling drums sounds. So why is it still so rare and startlingly satisfying to hear truly great-sounding drum recordings?
The truth is that few drummers (and even fewer producers and engineers) Read more...
New sounds are busy being born all the time – but where do they come from?
For those who crave fresh sonic experiences, look to this reliable source: Magic Door Recording. An elite audio facility in Montclair, NJ, creativity takes top priority here.
Without a doubt, Magic Door is technically Read more...
The action is returning to Times Square, the home of Quad Studios. On most days, New York City’s famed crossroads feels as beautifully chaotic as ever, a healthy mix of midtown professionals, tourists, and oddball characters crowding the sidewalks.
Stand on 7th Avenue just north of 48th Street, then look Read more...
