Fri, 7 September 2007
News, Crosstalk, a Gear Review, a Feature Story and we tweak The Stupid Knob! News:
RealTraps Ceiling Tiles Roger Nichols Digital Spl-izer Two Free Plugins Located By Mark Rufino: 1) Free GIGA Continuous Velocity Piano 2) Stillwell Plugins Digidesign Strucure FREE Antares Harmony Engine Video Of Doug McGee's Bejing Apartment Studio: "Just wanted to drop you this link to a mini documentary on the construction of my current studio. All of the sound treatment was due to the info I’ve gleaned off of Ethan Winner’s site throughout the years. I was lucky enough to come across his articles about ten years ago when I was just starting out in this here project studio thing. I was thrilled to hear him on your show. I hope that you and your listeners enjoy this video. Feel free to copy any of the ideas in the construction of the studio." Keep your eye out for the PSN cameo! Click Here To Play Mike Missed The Summer Of Love 40th Anniversary - DOH! Brandon Hire of The Metal Shop Podcast had a run-in with a lava lamp: From Joao Alves: 10 Recording Bloopers That Made The Album Tom (aka Dadooz) wrote in and said, "Thought I’d send you a link to a great piece of software which was mentioned in episode 32, and which we thought may be lost due to developer abandonment. RAX2 has now been picked up by Audiofile Engineering and an update will be available soon." http://RockLighter.com Ooooooooooh! THE NEW iPODS ARE HERE! Gear Review: This week Dave Criddle joins PSN as a contributing field correspondent. He'll be bringing us all kinds of great features over the next few weeks while he's on hiatus from the Home Recording Odyssey podcast. This week it's a short but solid review of some gear Dave heard about right here on PSN, PRODIKEYS! 10 Large File Sending Services Feature Story: Bob Lefsetz is a Santa Monica-based music-industry figure, who has worked previously as an entertainment business attorney and as a consultant to major record labels. Perhaps he's best known as the author of The Lefsetz Letter, which was first produced as a hard copy publication and is now a free e-mail newsletter. In it he addresses the issues that are at the core of the music business today: downloading, copy protection, pricing and the music itself. His latest keynote address in Australia has some particularly interesting incite on the creation and distribution of music in this digital age. Enjoy this excerpt and I'm sure you'll take something away from it that will benefit you directly in your studio. The Stupid Knob: Courtney Love + Keith Richards = YIKES! Answer To Last Week's Trivia Question: Q: Thomas Edison was one of the earliest folks to lust after recording gear. In 1887 he made the first recording of a human voice on the first tinfoil cylinder phonograph. It was a poem that is now considered a classic children's song. What was it? A: Mary Had A Little Lamb! We had a fantastic turnout this week. Mostly all correct answers and many without having to Google! This week's winner is Aage Auby from Oslo, Norway! Aage is taking home a copy of Guitar and Drum Trainer courtesy of Ryan Smith over at GuitarAndDrumTrainer.com. Honorable mention goes out to:
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Sun, 26 August 2007
News, Crosstalk, a Celebrity Interview and we tweak The Stupid Knob! News:
Vintage Amp Room Native URS Classic Console Strip Pro Presets Rayzoon Jamstix 2 ClassicTone-56 & PulTone-FL Audio Damage Liquid Native Intruments YouTube Channel MASSIVE Discount On NI Komplete 4! Contact: Andy Diekroger (800) 222-4700 ex.1273 andy_diekroger@sweetwater.com
Possible leaked photos of new Pod X3 & Pod X3 Live: It's been awhile since we had a chance to catch up with 5-time Emmy-winning mixer and PSN Field Correspondent John Davidson. A lot has happened in the last several months and we're looking forward to catching up with him. Apparently his security access card for the VIP elevator here in the PSN Towers is still working so he came on up and joined Al in Studio B for a chat. The Stupid Knob: There is an entire Internet community and forum dedicated to the idea that the real Paul McCartney was replaced some time in 1966. Why? The leading theory is that the original Paul is dead, but there are many other theories to be considered. So, if you're up for a colossal waste of time and a few laughs, check it out. Answer To Last Week's Trivia Question: Q: Before achieving success as a singer, what did Luciano Pavarotti do for a living? A: He was an elementary school teacher! No correct answers this week. DOH! See you next week! Related Tags: music recording studio home studio project studio mixing protools plugin frappr creative commons digidesign pro tools mix it like a record project studio network bob brooks unsung heroes of the music business duy dad tape softube vintage amp room urs classic console strip pro rayzoon jamstix 2 tri-tone digital colortone classictone 56 pultone-fl api pultec audio damage through-zero flanger phil spector george martin and the cradle will rock mks80 native instruments youtube andy diekroger sweetwater komplete 4 ilife 08 iwork 08 pace prebinding line 6 pod x3 charles dye milar mix event danbee pixelhum stu veneable angryfolk checmical brothers poxy boggards steel drum stevie wonder grammy emmy a wonder summer's night john davidson pbs nicholas cage george clooney paul mccartney luciano pavarotti thomas edison |
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Fri, 17 August 2007
News, Crosstalk, Viewer Mail, a Feature Story and we tweak The Stupid Knob! News:
Chordie.com Apple iLife 08 Digidesign Tech Support Folder Universal, Google & gBox Team Up DRM-Free
Lost - The Series Spectrasonics Atmosphere Worst Album Cover Site Trailer For The Movie War
Brandon Hire From The Metal Shop Podcast The Heavy Metal Box Dave Duffus Of Sound Logic Studio Steven Slate Drums TalentDatabase.com Michael Hacker's Talent Database Profile Peter Day Is Looking For Some Tracking In San Franciso Brandon S. Hire writes two heartfelt songs for loved one that have passed away. Brandon's Web Site To find the songs Karen and Thoughtless go to the Media section, then click on Audio, then on Orphan Album Preview. The Stupid Knob: Keith Richards - Did he, or didn't he? I'll bet he did! Answer To Last Week's Trivia Question: Q: Big Al and his wife have the opportunity on occasion to hang with a celebrity here and there. We'll name three celebrities that his wife has interacted with. You tell us which one kissed her on the lips. 1) Kurt Russell, 2) Charo or 3) David Crosby. A: Charo! Cuchi! Cuchi! Congratulations to this week's winner, Patrique Osbourne! Patrique is a reigning champion so the prize goes to the next fastest answer and that was Dan Leuders! Ah, but Dan is a Mac guy so he has graciously donated his prize to the next fastest responder, and that's Christopher Ray. Congratulations Chris! Send us an e-mail and claim your prize. He'll be taking home a copy of Guitar and Drum Trainer courtesy of Ryan Smith over at GuitarAndDrumTrainer.com. Also with the right answer and garnering Honorable Mention is Dave Jackson of the Musician's Cooler podcast at MusiciansCooler.com and Stuart from Victoria, BC, who phoned in his answer using our Listener Hotline. Special honor goes out to Patrick Abbas. While he didn't have the correct answer, his line of reasoning showed that he's been paying attention to the little details for a long time here at PSN. Thanks Patrick! Information On Merv Griffin See you next week! |
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Tue, 7 August 2007
News, Crosstalk, a Featured Performance, Viewer Mail, a Spotlight segment and a Gear Review! News:
New Quincy Jones Video Podcast Optimizing Windows XP For Audio Diddy Recruits New Assistant Online Eagles New Album Almost Ready Tuna Pitch Tuning Widget
PSN In Jason Heath's Double Bass Blog ProTools VS Analog Listening Challenge Tronical Power Tune System We recently featured a news item about the sad and untimely death of Brad Delp of the band Boston. Michael Masse wrote us about this and a tribute he's produced. Michael writes, "I wanted to share with you a recording I recently completed as a tribute to Brad Delp, the lead singer of Boston who passed away recently. When I heard the circumstances surrounding his death, a suicide, it broke my heart. That someone who brought millions of people so much joy could feel so sad and alone—there’s no thought more tragic to a fellow musician and fan. "One of my favorite Boston songs has always been A Man I’ll Never Be from Don’t Look Back. That song hits home for me even more now. It expresses a feeling of inadequacy that I think we all can relate to at some point, and I expect that song gave Brad some comfort, too. "Here’s my humble rendition—it’s sort of an acoustic arrangement. I could never do Brad's voice justice, but I wanted to record it to mark his passing. I performed all the vocals and music, and recorded and mixed it in my home project studio. The chain was a Neumann TLM49 into a Pacifica pre amp then through my RME Fireface 800 into Cubase 4." Thread about this song on GearSlutz forum Viewer Mail: Michael Hacker: More JayZ/Beyonce Going To Apple Rumors Charles Dye: JCB by Nizlopi - Video Jan: New Izotope Podcast Mark Rufino: SM57 Mic Mod Mike Schettler: Ultimate Cannon Rock Video (see below) Spotlight: How PSN is produced and recorded. Gear Review: We were having an in-depth discussion about mics with Slau a couple of days ago and we got to comparing mics that we've both used and mics that he has in his closet that we haven't used. Two of his favorite mics are the Audio Technica AT4033 and the Mojave Audio MA-200. Time for a shoot out!
Answer To Last Week's Trivia Question: Q: The song, Light My Fire was recorded and released at approximately the same time by two different artists. The more famous one today is by Jim Morrison with The Doors, but the song was equally successful by another singer/guitarist. Who is he? A: Jose Feliciano! This week's winner is Steve Sawyer! Congratulations, you're taking home a copy of Guitar and Drum Trainer courtesy of Ryan Smith over at GuitarAndDrumTrainer.com. Honorable mention goes out to Steve Ayon, John Demetre, Chris Cowan, Keith Sommers, Tom Franklin, Robert Willey and Roger Miller and Don Howatt, who both called in their answers using our Listener Hot Line: (928) 395-1343. Great job! See you next week! |
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Thu, 26 July 2007
News, a Celebrity Interview and we tweak The Stupid Knob! News:
Pro Tools Tip Of The Day Widget Pro Tools Accelerated Videos Andy Diekroger Sweetwater Senior Sales Engineer Andy Diekroger from Sweetwater has special offer for all PSN listeners. If you've been thinking about adding a Focusrite Liquid Mix to your set up, this might be the last excuse you need. From now through July 31, when you buy a Liquid Mix you'll receive the optional DSP card for FREE! That's a $250.00 value! Contact Andy directly for the special. Andy Diekroger Senior Sales Engineer (800) 222-4700 x1273 (Toll Free) (260) 432-8176 x1273 (International) andy_diekroger@sweetwater.com The business of music is changing rapidly and we all need new strategies for marketing the music we record. This week Al had a chat with Andrew Dubber, who has a lot of good advice to offer. He's the Degree Leader for Music Industries at UCE Birmingham, and a senior lecturer and researcher with a particular interest in online music, radio and new media technology.
Andrew's FREE e-book, "The 20 Things You MUST Know About Music Online". Andrew's Manifesto Al Sharpton hastens the death of . . . rap? Answer To Last Week's Trivia Question: Q: Elvin Bishop had a big hit in 1975 with Fooled Around And Fell In Love. However, he didn't sing the lead vocal. Who did, and with what super band did this person go on to have many more hits? A: Mickey Thomas, who later joined Jefferson Starship! This week's first responder was a reigning trivia champion Mr. Roger Linder! Therefore, this week's prize has been awarded to the second responder Jason Victorine. Congratulations gentlemen! Jason takes home a copy of Guitar And Drum Trainer courtesy of Ryan Smith over at GuitarAndDrumTrainer.com. Honorable Mention goes out to Steve Sawyer, Keith Sommers, John Demetre and Gary Eisenbraun, who actually submitted his audio answer via the customer feedback line! Answer To Last Week's BONUS Trivia Question: Q: What early Mac composer and musician went on to become the creative force behind a Grammy-award-winning industrial rock group? He also created the sound track for the hit video game Quake. His band's logo also appears in the game on the nail gun ammo boxes. A: Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails! Well, you Mac folks came out in force for this one! The winner is Pete Buchwald! Pete has won a copy of the awesome AU plug IronOxide from AirWindows.com courtesy of Chris Johnson! Honorable Mention goes out to Theo Tigno, Patrique Osbourne, Steve Ayon, Steve Sawyer, Shannon Waldner, Kris Keyser, Neil McDougall and Jonathan McMillan. Way to go! See you next week! |
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Thu, 19 July 2007
[Show #79] We Step In The Cat Box & Abbey Road Is Everywhere! News, Crosstalk, a Cat Box segment, Viewer Mail and we tweak The Stupid Knob! News:
Fab Four Virtual Instrument De La Mancha's Free Synth - Entropy De La Mancha's Free Effect - Thrummaschine Zoom H2 Handy Digital Recorder Sundance Channel's Live From Abbey Road Gallo Engineering's Free Guitar FX Plugin - Studio Devil BVC John Phillips submits a song called Old Photographs. And a big thanks to Hugo Ball for the new Cat Box segment intro! Crosstalk:
Prince may never work in this town again! Here's the Presonus guitar micing video: Viewer Mail:
Joven Kerekes of Dublin - NPR's On The Media Podcast Tim Lee - Headphone Distribution Deon Walker - DX100 Through A Rocktron Banshee Talkbox Doug - "Stupidest things you ever heard during a session" thread on the GearSlutz forum Paul Zander - Plasma Tube: The Future Of The Lava Lamp? Bobby Brown: Apparently rehab didn't take. Answer To Last Week's Trivia Question: Q: This band has become THE top-drawing American band in the world. In fact, only one act--the Rolling Stones--sold more tickets than they did in the preceding decade. Who is it? A: The Dave Matthews Band! A lot of good guesses this week but no right answers. Doh! See you next week! |
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Sun, 8 July 2007
[Show #78] Gear Review: Amplitube Jimi Hendrix Edition News, Crosstalk, a Gear Review and we tweak The Stupid Knob! News:
IK Multimedia - Buy 1 - Get 1 FREE! Andy Diekroger Sweetwater Senior Sales Engineer Senior Sales Engineer (800) 222-4700 x1273 (Toll Free) (260) 432-8176 x1273 (International) andy_diekroger@sweetwater.com Line 6 PocketPOD Soundfounts.it: Miles'tone Trumpet Modeler Beta Monkey Music: Pure Country III: Nashville Brushes Loop & Sample Collection URS Classic Console Strip Pro 50% Off Waves V-Series Bundle
Amplitube Jimi Hendrix Shipping This MonthThis week we're looking at Amplitube: Jimi Hendrix Edition. It claims to be the first authentic software recreation of the complete guitar amp and effects rig of Jimi Hendrix. It includes models of extremely rare and collectible vintage stomp boxes, amp heads and cabinets. It features:
It sells for just $249.00 US - $199.00 if you're a registered owner of any other IK product. The Stupid Knob: According to the New Zealand Herald, Lindsay Lohan has been singled out to play Paris Hilton in a movie of her life. She could also be joined by Britney Spears on the project. Our heads just exploded. Answer To Last Week's Trivia Question: Q: What was the first single by a British band to reach #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100? And what was the name of the group? A: Telstar by The Tornados. Up to that point, and since World War II, there had only been three British names that topped the U.S. chart: In May of 1962 Stranger On The Shore by clarinetist Mr. Acker Bilk; the second was He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands by Laurie London (1958), whilst the first was Auf Wiederseh’n Sweetheart by Vera Lynn (1952). The Tornados playing Telstar live (clams and all): See you next week! |
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Thu, 28 June 2007
News, a Celebrity Interview and even more prize-winning Trivia! News:
Epiphone Valve Junior, Version 3 Universal Audio v4.7 Sonalksis TBK3 Uber Compressor Propellerhead Reason 4 Waves API Bundle This week Andy Diekroger dropped by for a chat. He's a guitarist, a recording studio professional and a valuable asset as a Senior Sales Engineer at Sweetwater.com. Andy's contact information:
andy_diekroger@sweetwater.com M-F 10-7 EST Pictures of the Sweetwater's expansion (There's photo gallery button to push down the page.) Technical Support Database and other helpful links (The knowledge database is what to look at plus the most popular knowledge base articles.) Check out Sweetwater's e-newsletter InSync (not the band) and their online audio dictionary called Word Of The Day. There are links on the Sweetwater care page above and a database for Tech Tip Of The Day. The specfic pages are: The overall signup page including the directory Liquid Mix assets list - The "who's who" of the eqs and compressors and their respective serial numbers. See the Liquid Mix See The Liquid Channel Answer To Last Week's Trivia Question: Q: What famous three piece band had Frank Zappa produce an album for them in 1976? A: Grand Funk Railroad! This week's winner is Pete Buchwald! Congratulations, you're taking home a copy of Guitar and Drum Trainer courtesy of Ryan Smith over at GuitarAndDrumTrainer.com. Honorable mention goes out to John Demetre. Great job! See you next week! |
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Fri, 22 June 2007
News, Crosstalk, a Spotlight/Lava Lamp segment and we tweak The Stupid Knob! News:
de la Mancha Subhuman 2.0 Free Native Instruments Battery 3 Add-ons Free Native Instruments Battery 3 Video Will Robin Thicke Be The First Funky White Boy? Nexoft's LoopAZoid Free Sampler VST! Free Massey Tools Beta Plugin Pack Spotlight/Lava Lamp Special Report Jeff Conner provides audio lava lamp conspiracy proof. Jeff C., Somewhere In Texas Here's video proof of the lava lamp's involvement in Mike Rowe's career (of Dirty Jobs fame): Listen To CAPE Radio At The Womb (Top Of The Page) Answer To Last Week's Trivia Question: Q: This group started off as the Blue Velvets, then they became the Golliwogs, after one more name change, they hit big with swamp rock! By what name are they known today? A: Creedence Clearwater Revival! This week's winner is Utku Alatas from Istanbul, Turkey! Congratulations, you're taking home a copy of Guitar and Drum Trainer courtesy of Ryan Smith over at GuitarAndDrumTrainer.com. Honorable mention goes out to Thomas Rushton, Kevin Doucet, Pete Buchwald and Jesse Osborne. Great job! See you next week! |
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Sat, 16 June 2007
News, Crosstalk, a Gear Review, a Featured Performance and we tweak The Stupid Knob! News:
MusicRow Drum Queen School Of Audio (SAE) Engineering Ardour Open Source DAW de la Mancha Dynamite Cowbell Plugin FX Plugin Comparison Site #1 FX Plugin Comparison Site #2
Stax Records Is 50! Send in your questions for Charles Dye! Send in your questions for a Mastering Engineer! Calling all Cat Box submissions! Here kitty, kitty. Louis Armstrong and Johnny Cash - Blue Yodel No. 9 Johnny Cash's Last Recorded Performance at the Carter Family Fold July 5, 2003. Gear Review: The Epiphone Valve Jr. Mike's credit card just FLEW out of his wallet for this one. Featured Performance: Al fininshed his work on the french dance/chill song One Step Away. Check out the final master! We'll let you know where you can pick up the album as soon as it's released. The artist is VillaBlue, which is Juanite Grande and Pascal De Falco. The Stupid Knob: Moby, The Vegan Vampire! Answer To Last Week's Trivia Question: Q: In spite of the fact that much of his time was devoted to his role on Rawhide, the western TV series, this actor had time to record a major novelty hit. Who was he and what was the song? A: He was Sheb Wooley and the song was Purple People Eater! This week's winner is Patrique Osbourne. Congratulations Patrique, you're taking home a copy of Guitar and Drum Trainer courtesy of Ryan Smith over at GuitarAndDrumTrainer.com. Honorable mention goes out to Jonathan McMillan and Steven Moore. Great job! See you next week! |
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