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Recording a Great Vocal Track

PS — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:21:58 +0000

Building an effective vocal track is essential to any recording whether it is a writing demo, a demo intended to showcase an artist, or a finished master. Re-reading the last sentence I realize I’ve stated the painfully obvious, but the truth is that the painfully obvious can become the painfully impossible to accomplish when putting Continue reading →

Angela Carole Brown … a Pro By Any Other Name

PS — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:38:18 +0000

Yesterday I had the pleasure of recording one of my all-time favorite singers. I’m finishing up the SolidTube tracks and we will begin mixing the album in a few days. While in Vienna, I had Mandana sketch out the background vocals but another voice will really add some meat to the tracks. And I know Continue reading →

Notes From RixMix…Markus, Meet Don

PS — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:37:05 +0000

Goddamn! It has been a busy spring for me and I finally have some time to write. Many great stories, thousands of miles traveled and two fun projects signed, sealed and delivered. I’ve just delivered the masters for the ConFused5 album “Out of Confusion” which Ron Hitchcock and I mixed at RixMix here in the Continue reading →