In this debut episode of “Does It 500?” Producer Matty Amendola compares the sound of an original tube Pultec to 500-series alternatives, from Pulse Techniques, A-Designs, IGS, and Bettermaker.
The original Pultec tube EQs are studio icons with distinctive-sounding low and high shelves that are still loved by producers, engineers Read more...
Producer/Multi-Instrumentalist Matty Amendola takes the Cranborne 500ADAT rack and Camden 500 mic pres through their paces while recording a full song at 825 Records in Brooklyn, NY.
Matty demonstrates the versatility of these award winning mic pres as well as their use as color boxes in this new SonicScoop series, Read more...
Is it a good idea to mix your own recordings or master your own mixes?
Justin Colletti goes over the pros and cons of each of these approaches. He also offers some advice on how to do it right, as well as ways of thinking through when and why you Read more...
Why do some people seem to be able to make a living in music or audio, while so many people who are equally passionate, and even talented, can never quite get their careers off the ground?
There are many factors in this equation, but one of the most important revolves Read more...
What are the most important pieces of gear in the studio? Justin Colletti offers a way to filter through noise and answer this question.
In short: Gear generally gets more important the closer you get to the beginning of the chain. This concept has some profound implications.
Thanks to Soundtoys, Read more...
