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Show 89 – Nothing But Kick Drum Mics

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This week Ryan is joined by Randy Coppinger to determine which of the most commonly used microphones would give us a great kick drum sound.  This is a big segment.  This show is almost double the time of our regular show and only one segment.  If you ever wanted to know what is the best way to get your kick sound, this show just may give you that answer.

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Links:

Randy’s Kick Drum Wiki – Check out the Gregg Bissonette interview and pictures of this shootout.

Kick Drum Mic Types from Recording Hacks

Full Length Mixes of Examples

Microphones:

Audix D6
AKG D112
Electro-Voice RE20
Heil PR 40
Shure SM7B
Sennheiser 421
Crown PCC-170
Audio-Technica AE2500
Audio-Technica ATM250 DE

Show 86 – Adding Samples to Drums and Recording Beatbox

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This week Ryan talks about adding samples, in this case other than drums, to drum tracks and Jesse talks about how to record beatboxing.

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Links:

Audix Beatbox Mic

Show 83 – Synthesizer Basics 2 and Studio Recording Process

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This week Jon does part 2 of his series of synthesizer basics.  Ryan talks about what bands should expect in from stepping foot into a studio through to the end of the entire process of the session.

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Show 82 – Paul Ward Interview and Multitrack Madness

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This week Ryan Ryan Interviews Paul Ward.  We cover so many great recording techniques that there are just to many to even try to mention here.  Jesse rants about the tendency to use to many tracks to make a recording.

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Links:

Beatles Multitrack Analysis- Jesse’s Segment

Toys Breaking

Paul Ward

Show 74 – Tightening Up Mixes & Recording Piano

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This week Jon tells us how to tighten up a performance in a song and Ryan discusses piano micing.

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Links:

AudioNowcast Show

Pacific Piano – Great Piano Tuner in Southern California

Show 68 – Interview with Vinny Pedulla and Free Pro Tools Plugins

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Ryan interviews Vinny Pedulla about the tools a visually impaired person would use to work in the studio and Jon tells us all about the best of the free plugins out there for Pro Tools.

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Links:

  1. Flux Bittersweet 2 – http://www.fluxhome.com/products/Freewares/bittersweet2
  2. Flux Stereo Tool – http://www.fluxhome.com/products/Freewares/stereotool
  3. Brainworx BX_Solo – http://www.brainworx-music.de/en/plugins/bx_solo
  4. Brainworx BX_Cleansweep V2 – http://www.brainworx-music.de/en/plugins/bx_cleansweep_v2
  5. TT Dynamic Range Meter – http://www.brainworx-music.de/en/downloadrequest
  6. Massey Plugins demos – http://www.masseyplugins.com/ (download the demos) CT4, L2007, Tapehead & TD5 are excellent
  7. Massey Tools (Mac only) – http://www.smassey.com/plugin.html
  8. Studio Devil BVC guitar amp – http://www.studiodevil.com/download/downloadBVC.htm
  9. Kontakt 4 player – http://www.native-instruments.com/#/en/products/producer/kontakt-player/
  10. KORE 2 player – http://www.native-instruments.com/#/en/products/producer/kore-player
  11. Free Kontakt patches
    http://www.pettinhouse.com/html/download.html
    http://www.samplelogic.com/trypack.html
    http://www.humanworkshop.com/index.php?modus=e_zine&sub=articles&item=142