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July 2008
JULY 2008: DRUMS IN YOUR STUDIO
The world of drums and percussion is a wide, varied, and fascinating one. We bring you content on drum recording and mixing almost every month, but this July’s issue is a special one. We wander at will through the mysterious world of drums and percussion, and offer articles on working with a nervous drummer fresh from the road and in your studio, creating the best snare sound in your mix, combining live playing with loops to best effect, and even a quick look at miking that mysterious box of bang, the cajon.
We also offer 17 reviews in this issue, ranging from top-quality monitors by Focal to a tiny audio interface from CEntrance that puts high-end headphone amplification in your pocket.
All this plus our monthly columns, Song Production in Pro Tools with Mark Hornsby, Readers’ Tapes with Marty Peters, and much more. Whether you work with live drums, percussion, or loops, the July Recording will give you the tools you need to do it right!
Yamaha n12 Digital Mixing Studio
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Reviewed by
Darwin Grosse
Yamaha n12 Digital Mixing Studio |
Reviewed by
Darwin Grosse
Tight computer integration makes this console/interface something special.
Tight computer integration makes this console/interface something special.
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Focal Twin6 Be Monitors
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Reviewed by
Justin Peacock
Focal Twin6 Be Monitors |
Reviewed by
Justin Peacock
An unusual 3-way design and the sound of unvarnished truth.
An unusual 3-way design and the sound of unvarnished truth.
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Recording’s Showcase of Sounds
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Reviewed by
Michael Nickolas and Devon Brent
Recording’s Showcase of Sounds |
Reviewed by
Michael Nickolas and Devon Brent
Sony Media Software Artist Integrated Quartet libraries; XLN Audio Addictive Drums.
Sony Media Software Artist Integrated Quartet libraries; XLN Audio Addictive Drums.
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Plug-in Outlet
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Reviewed by
Devon Brent and Paul Vnuk Jr.
Plug-in Outlet |
Reviewed by
Devon Brent and Paul Vnuk Jr.
db audioware Quantum FX; Unique Recording Software Classic Channel Strip Pro.
db audioware Quantum FX; Unique Recording Software Classic Channel Strip Pro.
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Reviewed and Revisited
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Reviewed by
Justin Peacock
Reviewed and Revisited |
Reviewed by
Justin Peacock
Elastic Time—the major enhancement in the space/time continuum of Pro Tools 7.4.
Elastic Time—the major enhancement in the space/time continuum of Pro Tools 7.4.
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Once Over—Reviews in Brief
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Reviewed by
Nick Casares, Mike Metlay, and Lorenz Rychner
Once Over—Reviews in Brief |
Reviewed by
Nick Casares, Mike Metlay, and Lorenz Rychner
Samson VR88 active ribbon mic; Direct Sound EX-29 Extreme Isolation headphones; TASCAM DR-1 stereo flash-RAM recorder; CEntrance MicPort Pro USB audio interface; Mackie 402-VLZ3 mixer.
Samson VR88 active ribbon mic; Direct Sound EX-29 Extreme Isolation headphones; TASCAM DR-1 stereo flash-RAM recorder; CEntrance MicPort Pro USB audio interface; Mackie 402-VLZ3 mixer.
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Laurence Juber—Creative In His Home Studio
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Interviewed by
Lorenz Rychner
Laurence Juber—Creative In His Home Studio |
Interviewed by
Lorenz Rychner
The prolific recording guitarist/composer/producer walks us through his latest project—a new album with Al Stewart.
The prolific recording guitarist/composer/producer walks us through his latest project—a new album with Al Stewart.
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Best of Both Worlds
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Written by
Rick Barrio Dill
Best of Both Worlds |
Written by
Rick Barrio Dill
Breaking new ground by combining techniques from different genres—in this first of a series of articles, a successful producer starts simple, marrying Rock and Hip-Hop drum sounds for more impact.
Breaking new ground by combining techniques from different genres—in this first of a series of articles, a successful producer starts simple, marrying Rock and Hip-Hop drum sounds for more impact.
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Off the Road and Into the Studio
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Written by
Pat Bautz
Off the Road and Into the Studio |
Written by
Pat Bautz
When a band comes off the road and is amped up to record, it takes some skill to turn the energy into a recording worth remembering.
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When a band comes off the road and is amped up to record, it takes some skill to turn the energy into a recording worth remembering.
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Drummers Working with Loops
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Written by
Chet McCracken
Drummers Working with Loops |
Written by
Chet McCracken
A famous drummer and recording engineer teaches the Zen of coexisting with pre-recorded drum tracks.
A famous drummer and recording engineer teaches the Zen of coexisting with pre-recorded drum tracks.
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Miking the Meinl Conga and Bongo Cajón
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Written by
Demian Arriaga with Lorenz Rychner
Miking the Meinl Conga and Bongo Cajón |
Written by
Demian Arriaga with Lorenz Rychner
A review of two interesting percussion instruments for our sister publication becomes an interesting miking clinic.
A review of two interesting percussion instruments for our sister publication becomes an interesting miking clinic.
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Recording’s Guitar Column
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Written by
Darwin Grosse
Recording’s Guitar Column |
Written by
Darwin Grosse
Miking solo guitar is all a matter of perspective.
Miking solo guitar is all a matter of perspective.
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Recording’s Bass Column
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Written by
Scotty Manzo
Recording’s Bass Column |
Written by
Scotty Manzo
A bassist/producer looks at getting the bass and drums into the pocket.
A bassist/producer looks at getting the bass and drums into the pocket.
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Recording’s Vocal Column
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Written by
Bob Emmet
Recording’s Vocal Column |
Written by
Bob Emmet
Getting the best quality from a less-than-world-class vocal mic.
Getting the best quality from a less-than-world-class vocal mic.
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Do It Yourself: Another Look at Modifying the AKG C3000B
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Written by
Scott Dorsey
Do It Yourself: Another Look at Modifying the AKG C3000B |
Written by
Scott Dorsey
In June 2007 we laid out an electronics upgrade for this popular mic—here’s a tweak that gets much of the same sonic quality at a far lower price.
In June 2007 we laid out an electronics upgrade for this popular mic—here’s a tweak that gets much of the same sonic quality at a far lower price.
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