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Howard: Q&A about gear and inspiration

HOWARD'S CRUCIAL AUDIO GEAR Apogee Duet[caption id="attachment_8879" align="aligncenter" width="232"] "I like the Apogee Duet because I can just keep it on my desk or even go to a cafe and work."[/caption] Empress Superdelay [caption id="attachment_8768" align="aligncenter" width="237"] "The Empress Superdelay is the most expensive pedal I own. I've had it…... Click for more

Howard: Q&A about gear and inspiration

Production Tips: Recording the banjo

The banjo - this bizarre mutation of a guitar and a snare drum - can be a difficult instrument to record. The main challenge is to find a balance between the very attacky but thumpy sound audible near the center of the head, and the rest of the instrument’s sonic…... Click for more

Production Tips: Recording the banjo

Recording Drums: Tips and Tricks

We asked 3 top NYC producers to share their opinions about performing and recording drums in the studio - you can find their precious advice here.... Click for more

Recording Drums: Tips and Tricks

Slide Guitar Tone Secrets: Pick the Right Material

When playing slide guitar, different materials used on your strings will create slightly different tones. If you are after a smooth slide with long, clean sustain, you should try a cut-off bottleneck, which was Ry Cooder’s choice. If you are aiming at something less atmospheric and with more “bite,” go…... Click for more

Slide Guitar Tone Secrets: Pick the Right Material

Secrets of Mixing: Reverb on slower songs

The sparse arrangements that fit slower songs provide mixing engineers the opportunity to create a perception of space through the use of reverb effects. Reverb, in a mix, allows “placement” of each instrument in a sonic space. But a “realistic” use of reverb is quite tricky to get right. Realistic…... Click for more

Secrets of Mixing: Reverb on slower songs