7/19/10

What do you pack when you have to go out of the country for two months to make a record? How about 20 microphones : 2 414 EBs, 6 451's, 1 e602 2 KM 84s, 2 Coles, 2 Royer labs R161, 1 441, 1 NS 10 Woofer, 1 SE Titan, 1 Green Bullet, and an SM7. A Little Labs PCP Distro, An MW-1 Studio Tool, and some assorted pedals, including some very cool items from Analog Man, (his DOD OD-250 with the MOJO mod) and Godlyke's Triskelion, which is based off the awesome Systec Harmonic Energizer

5/21/10

I've spent the last couple weeks in vocal tracking mode. I've been using the vocal chain that has worked well for me on many rock albums with a male singer. The mic is an SE Gemeni II, the pre amp is a Urei 610, the compressor is an LA-3. No EQ.

4/17/10

Well, due to events beyond all human control, I find myself stranded on the other side of the world. Anybody in europe need a producer/mixer? Let me know!! Fortunately, I happen to love Finland and have made some great friends here during my work with The 69 Eyes and now Children Of Bodom, who are some of coolest people and best musicians I've ever had the pleasure of hanging with.

2/06/10

I've just returned from New Jersey where we've been tracking the latest Monster Magnet album. It was one of best times I've ever had making a record. A lot of Rock and a lot laughs. I took a ton of pictures and video that I will be uploading in my spare time. For starters, here is a video Phil made of the guitar tracking setup in the live room at Shorefire Studios in Long Branch, New Jersey:

1/09/10

Pre Production with Monster Magnet

Right now we're dealing with tempo, key , arrangement, and guitar tunings. We'll be in this mode for a week or so over at Jim Bagalino's rehearsal space. I'll try to upload some footage of us arguing about shit...just kidding... but I will try to upload some video, so stay tuned...

 

1/07/10

I'm in Red Bank, New Jersey starting another Monster Magnet epic. We're currently pouring over Dave's demo's at Phil Caivano's apartment/studio. This is the 1st time I've had the chance to check it out.