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The Sonic TruthWhere did the job of an assistant audio engineer go?James Forbes, Mastering Engineer from Clear Track Studios in Tampa, stops by The Sonic Truth to discuss audio mentorship programs, the importance of an assistant engineer, and everything from CLASP technology to working at Full Sail and all the toys Clear Track studios have in their arsenal.
Welcome to Audioscape's Official Podcast, The Sonic Truth!
With the Sonic Truth Podcast, you'll hear the opinions and insights of recording industry professionals on everything vintage pro audio and beyond. There are a number of tips and tricks shared about the audio and music industry careers of these i...2023-02-1800 minThe Sonic TruthThe ReturnLarry Mitchell is back! This week Larry swings by The Sonic Truth to catch up with Trevor. Everything from conventions, Steve Vai, writing, recording, analog gear, Stewart Copeland, you name it! Larry also creeps us out with a ghost story! Check out Larry’s website and social media to stay up-to-date with everything.
00:00 Catching Up & Convention Talk
02:23 All Things Steve Vai
08:50 Structure and Controlled Chaos
12:26 Writing & Recording
22:51 Analog Love
24:50 Tips For Solo Acts & Writing
38:13 Live Performance Tease & Self Promo
39:38 Let’s Get Spooky! See You At NAMM!
Welcome to Audioscape's Official Podcast, The Sonic Truth!
With...2023-02-0441 minThe Sonic TruthHow To Get Songs Placed and Are You Giving Your Mix Engineer A Reference Mix?Are you having difficulty placing the songs or compositions you write? Hear some tips and advice from, Universal Music Publishing Group songwriter, Eddie Montilla. Hear stories from Eddie about working with DJ Khaled, learning classic rock songs on his 19th birthday, working at Abbey Road Studios, and the importance of having a reference mix for your mixing engineer.
Our guest today, Eddie Montilla, is a world-class keyboardist, universal music publishing songwriter, and producer who has worked with DJ Khaled, Gym Class Heroes, Linkin Park, Lady Gaga, and Usher to name a few. Eddie's father, Fernando J Montilla, was...2022-12-1738 minThe Sonic TruthRecording Audio in the 30s and 40sLearn about the recording process and techniques from the 30s and 40s.
Our guest today, Eddie Montilla, is a world-class keyboardist, universal music publishing songwriter, and producer who has worked with DJ Khaled, Gym Class Heroes, Linkin Park, Lady Gaga, and Usher to name a few. Eddie's father, Fernando J Montilla, was a pioneer of stereo imaging at bell labs, an audio engineer with NBC studios, the original broadcaster of Spanish music in the 1940s, and more.
With the Sonic Truth Podcast, you'll hear the opinions and insights of recording industry professionals on everything vintage pr...2022-11-1946 minThe Sonic TruthIt’s All About The PeopleIn part two of the Will Yip podcast, we learn about what projects Will is currently working on, his desire to wear many hats, and his ability to work on multiple levels within the music industry. He gets asked a few oddball questions and we find out that he would want to be a compressor, and Trevor would be a guitar tuner. Plus, we learn the secret about going on dates! The Sonic Truth, Gear talk, with Chris Yetter and Justin Daniels discusses everything vintage pro audio and beyond. They each share stories and insight into their audio and...2022-10-0150 minThe Sonic TruthWhat’s The Secret Sauce For That Big Drum Sound? Will Yip From Studio 4 RecordingWhat's the secret sauce for capturing big drum sounds? Do you have a Desert Island piece of gear you can't live without? Learn about that and more on today's podcast with our special guest Will Yip of Studio 4 Recording where he shares his tips for success and guidance on making great songs!
He explains how he gets that big drum sound on his records, how he couldn't find the recording studio on his first day and we talk about that "Tank Sound" that Neve offers.
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https://www.audio...2022-09-2435 minThe Sonic TruthWhy Do Drummers Use So Many Toms? | Audio Engineers Want To Know!Have you worked a recording session and walked into the live room and realized the drummer has a gazillion toms and cymbals? What do you do? Our special guest Steve Chadie tells his story about working with drummers, his craziest moment in the studio, and his newly found discovery of FLAT-EARTHERS. That and a lot more on The Sonic Truth.
Here's a list of those who have all been engineered by Steve Chadie. Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Los Lonely Boys, and The Supersuckers to name a few.
0:00 Introduction
2:30 Willie Nelson Have 2 Birthdays?
2022-08-1326 minThe Sonic TruthWillie Nelson And The Beach Boys Recorded A Song?Who knew that Willie Nelson and The Beach Boys had recorded a song together? In fact, tonight's special guest, Steve Chadie tells a story about how that was his first pro recording session with Willie Nelson. Plus, Steve talks about his use of Audioscape gear, recording session etiquette, working with celebrities, and the 27 years he has spent working with Willie Nelson.
Here's a list of those who have all been engineered by Steve Chadie. Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Los Lonely Boys, and The Supersuckers to name a few.
0:00 Introduction
2:00 Steve's Background
5:52...2022-08-0636 minThe Sonic TruthA Review of Audioscape’s DA-3A and 260 VUChris and Justin review the upcoming new product releases from Audioscape, specifically the 260VU and the DA3A. You might be asking when the new units will be available. Is the EQP-A supply chain easing up? We answer those questions and a lot more in today's episode of The Sonic Truth.
Tonight's podcast was recorded with a pair of Shure SM7B microphones, Golden 58's for our mic preamps, and the Audioscape buss comp for some light compression.
https://www.audio-scape.com/
The GOLDEN 58
https://www.audio-scape.com/products/golden58
BUSS C...2022-07-3010 minThe Sonic TruthLive From NAMM | The Sonic Truth Podcast with Guest Sky DangcilJoin us from NAMM 2022 as we interview artists, engineers, and producers as they share their experience with Audioscape gear and tell stories you don't want to miss.
Our guest is Sky Dangcil, a musical artist, producer, and DJ who plays 52 instruments including drums, violin, and harpejji. Sky had performed with Prince for over a decade, collaborates with Chad Hugo and has a Hollywood history unlike any other. We have conspiracy theory's, ghost stories, and "Would You Rather" questions. All, on tonight's episode.
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Sky's Musical Backgound
2:40 How'd You Hear About Audioscape?
4:55 Working with Prince
7:50 Others D...2022-06-1839 minThe Sonic TruthRibbon Mics and Analog Gear with Larry Mitchell on The Sonic Truth PodcastLarry Mitchell is not just a Grammy award-winning producer, engineer and performer. He is one of those musicians you cannot stop listening to and we were lucky enough to have him join us on The Sonic Truth podcast. Chris and Larry talk transformers, tubes, analog vs digital audio, ribbon mics and much more. Plus we announce our lucky merch pack winner.
Audioscape
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Larry Mitchell
https://www.larrymitchell.com/
Artist' Larry has worked with.
https://www.katiemartinmusic.com/bio.html
https://www.joyharjo.com/
0:00 Introduction
3:03 Atlantic C...2022-04-1928 minThe Sonic TruthUrban Legends In The Music IndustryDo you have any urban legend stories from the studio? Grammy Winning Mix Engineer Ben Arrindell, tells us an Urban Legend that will leave you speechless. Plus, more Bizarro Questions with Trevor!
This is part 2 of this two part episode!
Ben is head of studio operations and chief engineer for Old Mill Road Recording. The studio is located in scenic Arlington, Vermont and had recently wont Best Studio Design at the NAMM TEC Awards in 2020.
Ben Arrindell Biography:
Ben Arrindell began his career in the late Eighties by working in the advertising industry f...2022-03-1946 minThe Sonic TruthSo, You Think Ya Know Auto Tune?Before DAW's became popular and before the T-Pain effect, how did engineers tune vocals? Grammy Winning Mix Engineer, Ben Arrindell, tells us how he created that "Auto Tune" effect for the hit song "Crazy" by KC & JoJo without using software.
Check out Part 1 of this two part episode!
Ben is head of studio operations and chief engineer for Old Mill Road Recording. The studio is located in scenic Arlington, Vermont and had recently wont Best Studio Design at the NAMM TEC Awards in 2020.
Ben Arrindell Biography:
Ben Arrindell began his career in the...2022-03-1222 minThe Sonic TruthGear Talk, Video Games and More | ”The Sonic Truth” Podcast | Guest Podcast Winner RobEver wonder what the Golden 58 sounds like on vocals? On today's episode you get a preview of the Golden 58's in action when we speak with Festivus Podcast Winner, Rob Sanchez from XRJ Foundation. Video games, the paranormal, injuries from Skyzone, Rob's XRJ Foundation, and gear talk are the topics in today's episode.
0:00 Introduction
0:45 Golden 58
3:10 Rob's use of the V-Comp+
5:23 XRJ Foundation
10:25 Real People making Real Gear
15:03 Bizazaro Questions
17:40 Paranormal and Aliens
20:10 Video Games
24:00 Skyzone
27:25 Final Question2022-02-2531 minThe Sonic TruthThe Sonic Truth - Episode 6 ”Music News, On the Road Stories, and the Golden 58”On episode 6 of The Sonic Truth, a wide range of topics are discussed from full gym workouts during a recording session, stories from a gig in Alabama, music community news, a preview of the Golden 58, a few off the wall questions, and a giveaway to one lucky winner.
Huntsville City Music Officer
https://whnt.com/news/city-of-huntsville-names-new-music-officer/amp/
Nashville Supreme Court
https://reason.com/2022/01/27/the-tennessee-supreme-court-could-decide-the-fate-of-nashvilles-home-recording-studios/
Old Music is Outselling New Music
https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2022/01/is-old-new-music-really-crowding-out-new-music-fred-jacobs.html
Warner Music Group Enters the Meta-verse
https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-sandbox-and-warner-music-group-to-create-music-themed-land/amp
2022-02-0443 minThe Sonic TruthThe Sonic Truth Episode 5 - Featuring Guest Benny GrottoBenny Grotto is an award-winning music producer, mixer, and recording engineer, and a co-owner of the famed Mad Oak Studios in Boston, MA.
In our first episode of 2022, our guest Benny, discusses the XL305R reverb demo video that he created (link below), experiences as an engineer, producer, and musician, plus some some exciting studio ghost stories!
Watch until the very end, you don't want to miss out.
Benny Grotto - XL 305R Spring Reverb Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2hvcWmLuvM
https://www.madoakstudios.com/
https://www.bennygrotto.com/
https://w...2022-01-2136 minThe Sonic TruthThe Sonic Truth - Festivus Give Away EpisodeHappy Festivus - Meet the Crew of Audioscape as they each share their grievances and holiday stories. Also, one lucky subscriber will win a V-Comp+, so tune in.
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2021-12-2533 minThe Sonic TruthThe Sonic Truth - Episode 3 - ”There‘s a 1st Time for Everything”Chris and Justin discuss their "1st times" experiences in audio and music. From their 1st piece of equipment they bought to their "Oh *hit!" moment they each had, this is episode is entertaining!
2021-12-1823 minThe Sonic TruthReverbs and MoreIn episode 2 of The Sonic Truth, Chris and Justin briefly review the various types of reverbs including Audioscape Engineering's XL-305R spring reverb unit.
2021-12-1027 minThe Sonic TruthThe Sonic Truth Season 1- Episode 1 ”The Origin”The Sonic Truth Gear Talk with Chris Yetter and Justin Daniels discusses everything vintage pro audio and beyond. They each share stories and insight into their audio and music industry careers that’ll provide you with some tips and tracks, a good laugh, and an occasional dispute with the podcasts mascot, Tommy 2002. In addition to the interviews with top industry engineers, producers, musicians, educators; the podcast includes gear demos, live performances, and everything your audio heart desires. Tune in!!
"The Origin", is the premiere episode of The Sonic Truth where Chris and Justin discuss the origins of the...2021-11-2325 min