Show 79 – Virtual Sounds Vs. Real World and Lost Files in Sessions

This week Ryan answers a listener’s question about how to get virtual instruments and “in the box” sounds to sit better in a mix and Jesse talks about lost files in a session and protecting your data.  While Jon still does not have his equipment after the move across Canada, we had a 3 year old fill in for him.

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Show 78 – Doubling Vocals and Triton Audio D2O Tube Preamp

This week Jesse talks about doubling vocals and Ryan reviews the Triton Audio D2O Tube FET Microphone Preamp.  While Jon was away, a fan of the show named Jordan Mills sat in with us.

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Show 77 – Triton Audio BigAmp & FETHead review and using LiveCut

This week Ryan reviews the Triton Audio BigAmp and FETHead. Jon talks about using the free VST/AU plug-in LiveCut.

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Links:

Triton Audio BigAmp & FETHead

LiveCut – Free VST/AU Plug-in Mac/PC compatible

Jim Pavloff – Making Voodoo People with Ableton Live

Show 76 – 2 mics on guitar amps & mic preamp types

This week Jon talks about getting 2 mics on a guitar amp to be in-phase and Ryan talks about the different types of microphone preamps.

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Preamp Color Chart

Show 75 – Homemade Effects and Demos

This week Ryan does some experiments to see what homemade effects he can come up with and Jesse asks if demo recordings are still relevant in today’s home recording world.

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Show 74 – Tightening Up Mixes & Recording Piano

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