Category: Engineers

BEHIND THE BEAT: Big Syphe

We recently caught up with our good friend Big Syphe at his studio in Los Angeles, CA, to talk about his latest production work on Pitbull’s “Back In Time,” the lead single off the ‘Men In Black 3’ soundtrack. Syphe explains how he and co-producer MK found and used the Silvia & Mickey “Love Is…


Primeloops Smooth R&B and Melodic Guitar Hooks

Soundsandgear.com checking out two guitar loop libraries from Primeloops, Smooth RnB Guitars and Melodic Guitar Hooks. Chopping up the samples and making a beat in Native Instruments Maschine.


Can Digital Recordings Sound as Good as Analog?

Carl Beatty, a veteran engineer and Professor of Production and Engineering at Berklee College of Music, discusses whether digital recordings can sound as good as analog, and what determines the quality of a good or bad digital recording. He also shares his thoughts on whether or not consumers care about sound quality.


Pensado’s Place : #46 – Fabian Marasciullo

In the 46th episode of Pensado’s Place, Fabian Marasciullo joins Dave and Herb in studio to talk about mixing records!


Sonic TALK 260 Post Musik Messe Roundup

We dissect the Musik Messe releases with Rich Hilton, Dave Spiers, PJ Tracy and Mark Tinley. Reason Rack Extensions 06:22 StudioLogic Sledge 25:53 Zynaptic 42:50 (via AudioFanzine) Grossmann Speaker Isolation 57:47


Ableton Tutorial – Robot Drums Rack Emulating ‘Figure’

In this tutorial Danny J Lewis shows you how to create a rack that emulates the mechanics behind the way the drum patterns switch in the recently released ‘Figure’ app.


#TTLO V.Blog 21 “The Creative Process”

Rico Love gives you a personal look at his creative & writing process and talks about the importance of making sure his reference tracks are radio ready once they’re are recorded & mixed so that the artist he’s pitching the records to can feel it & believe it so they can make you the listener…


Big Fish Audio – London Solo Strings Review

Sounds and Gear (http://soundsandgear.com/big-fish-london-solo-strings) checking out a solo string library for Kontakt form Big Fish Audio called London Solo Strings.


Pensado’s Place : #45 – Wyzard

In the 45th episode of Pensado’s Place, Dave and Herb are joined by bass legend and producer and songwriter Wyzard. Wyzard is best known for his work with Mother’s Finest, touring and recording with Stevie Nicks, and being one of Prince’s biggest influences. Wyzard shares his tips on recording Bass, and provides a few licks…


Nord Drum Virtual Analog Drum Synth Sonic LAB Review

The four channel virtual analog drum synthesizer from Nord gets a good seeing to. Great review!