THE SOUND:
When told you’re about to hear a “Producer’s album,” it’s easy to imagine something like a finely-honed Swiss watch. The last thing to expect might be The Book of Knots’ critically acclaimed 2007 release, Traineater, a crumbling, over-wound, “endlessly clacking cuckoo-clock”- to borrow the words of Joel Hamilton, Read more...
THE BACK-STORY
“It’s super-light and super-loud,” says Dave Avenius, bass-player and CEO of Aguilar Amplification. Historically, this company has made their biggest strides while venturing into uncharted territory.
President Dave Boonshoft launched Aguilar in 1995 with the first tube preamp designed specifically for recording bass, and went on to help Read more...
EAST VILLAGE, NEW YORK: In New York City’s deep downtown music, there has never been any shortage of stories to tell: CBGB, the Fillmore East, the Ramones, Iggy Pop, the New York Dolls, Blondie, Talking Heads and so much more are woven into this vital neighborhood’s lore.
Documentaries on all Read more...
GREATER NYC AREA: As always, there are a number of interesting recording projects underway in studios throughout the NYC area. The following is but a sampling of recent sessions, and works in progress…a snapshot of what’s going on around town:
We’ll start at Great City Productions in Chelsea, where Read more...
Howard Schwartz Recording (hsr|ny), one of New York City’s largest and longest-running audio post facilities, has closed its doors. The 22,000-sq. ft. facility founded by Howie Schwartz in 1975 has lost its lease, and ceased operations on May 13th.
hsr|ny was the home to dozens of staffers, 12 mixing/ADR/recording studios, Read more...
PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN: Fluency on the tuba is not at the top of Dan Romer’s resume, but dig deeply enough into his profile and you’ll find he’s got it down. That, and a number of other interconnecting abilities that make this Brooklyn-based producer/songwriter/mixer/arranger a man in demand.
The diverse skill Read more...
First things first, let me get this out of the way: I love analog gear. I do.
I feel strangely guilty saying this, but so many of my peers are wholly ITB or have slowly gravitated towards it, that suddenly I feel like I’m standing out in the cold by Read more...
Back in April, SonicScoop, The SCL in NY and Alto Music NYC presented a technology seminar and discussion with NYC-based film and television composer Peter Nashel.
Hosted by Good Penny Studios, “Music Technology for the Working Composer” provided an in-depth look into Nashel’s work and workflow on television scores for Read more...
MIDTOWN, MANHATTAN: It’s not as flashy as a nightclub, but Musicians Hearing Solutions (MHS) is an important addition to the New York City music sector.
Founded by Dr. Julie Glick, Au.D, F-AAA, MHS brings everyone in the NYC music industry an audiology practice tailored specifically for their needs. Through MHS, Read more...
“I try my best to take each project on a completely individual level,” says Producer/Engineer Alex Newport.
It’s the only method that makes sense for a man who began his career playing uncategorizable sludge metal with Fudge Tunnel in 1989 and ended up earning a “Best Alternative Album” nod at Read more...
