Tony Green: Garage Jazz & David J
by Larry Crane
When I was setting up our interview with musician/producer David J, he asked if I had any interest in speaking with Tony Green, the engineer/recordist for his last few albums. I was going to be in...
interviews
by Larry Crane
Robin Ashley: Behind the Gear with Phoenix Audio
by Larry Crane
Phoenix Audio, maker of Class A, high-end audio tools for the studio, seeks to, "embody the classic British tone, but with a modern twist," which they successfully do. Since 1998, Phoenix has...
Mark Ronson's Sonic Travels: from Amy Winehouse to Uptown Special
by Larry Crane
Mark Ronson got his start as a young DJ in NYC before going on to work with Amy Winehouse, Nikka Costa, Lily Allen, Macy Gray, Saigon, Adele, Paul McCartney, Duran Duran, and many others. Mark's...
Richard Dodd
by Larry Crane
Even among recording, mixing, and mastering engineers, Richard Dodd's career has been a unique one, covering many styles of music. His work began in the early '70s and continues today. In that time...
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Rich Williams: Behind the Gear with Burl Audio
by Larry Crane
Burl Audio, under the direction of owner/designer Rich Williams, has developed some of the best new recording equipment over the last eight years. Their mic preamps, summing amps, and control room...
Chris Mara & Cameron Henry
by Stephen Allbritten, Larry Crane
In an industry that has become more and more digitized, Nashville's Welcome to 1979 and its owner, Chris Mara, are offering clients an opportunity to step back in time. With a recent purchase of a...
Bill Whitlock: Behind the Gear with Jensen Transformers
by Larry Crane
Jensen Transformers was founded in 1974 by Deane Jensen as part of his quest for excellent studio sound. He believed the transformers of the era were of a substandard quality, and our field has...
Bill Whitlock (bonus): Behind the Gear with Jensen Transformers
by Larry Crane
Jensen Transformers was founded in 1974 by Deane Jensen as part of his quest for excellent studio sound. He believed the transformers of the era were of a substandard quality, and our field...
Indigo Ranch: Richard Kaplan & Mike Pinder on Operating Malibu's Legendary Studio in the 70s & 80s
by Larry Crane
Indigo Ranch, nestled on 60-acres in the hills of Malibu, California, operated from 1974 until 2006, under the guidance and obsessions of Richard Kaplan. Clients took advantage of his meticulously...
Joy Division, Buzzcocks, & "Walls Rushing In & Out": the Endless Echoes of Martin Hannett
by Larry Crane, Chris Hewitt
From the moment I first heard Joy Division's two studio albums, Unknown Pleasures and Closer, I was affected. Initially I returned the LPs to my friend Steve, saying, "These are too gloomy. I don't...
Larry Villella: Behind the Gear with ADK Microphones
by Larry Crane
ADK Microphones began in 1997 as the dream of Larry Villella — recording engineer, piano expert, and vintage mic collector — to build quality microphones for his friends. ADK's...
Happy Accidents: How A Chance Meeting Took Catherine Marks from Architecture Student to Top-Shelf Producer/Engineer
by Larry Crane
An Australian architecture student bumps into famous producer/engineer Flood while studying in Ireland, returns home to start playing in bands, and eventually moves to London and becomes an...