Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast

Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast

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Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast episodes

  • EP 69 | Alex Prieto
    Producer, engineer and mixer, Alex Prieto, hangs out for a session of 20 questions, spanning project acquisition, mastering, buying useful gear upgrades, and the benefits/woes of interning.
    In addition to being a killer producer himself, Alex has also worked with legendary producers such as Susan Rogers, David Bendeth, Dan Korneff, Alex Newport, and Kato Khandwala. So, he’s seen it all, and thankfully for us all he’s happy to share his expertise.
    “Having one good pre for vocals and then monitoring. I think if you know what you’re listening to, you can do more damage than having a room packed full of gear.” - Alex Prieto
    ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
    - How Joey, Eyal, and Alex built their client rosters
    - Alex’s thoughts on what gear to prioritize in adding to your setup
    - The importance of delivering outstanding service to increase returning artists
    - Referencing tracks in a lossless format inside your DAW to accurately portray mixes
    - Which amp sims Alex prefers
    - And much, much much more
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    1 hr 28 min
  • EP20 | Machine Tight w Michael Keene
    Michael Keene is a multi instrumentalist, producer, and visionary behind tech metal legends The Faceless. Keene also owns a studio called KeeneMachine Studios, located in North Hollywood, California, where he has produced albums for bands such as The Faceless, Born Of Osiris, and Veil Of Maya.

    We discuss how he has developed careers both as a prolific well known musician, as well as a producer, and how he approaches getting his recorded guitars to be so damn tight.

    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
    - What it takes to record super tight guitars
    - Why he loves Waves GTR
    - A comparison of real amps vs amp simulators
    - Guitar EQ
    - Capturing great sounding DIs
    - Reamping

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    1 hr 34 min
  • EP20 | Machine Tight w Michael Keene
    Michael Keene is a multi instrumentalist, producer, and visionary behind tech metal legends The Faceless. Keene also owns a studio called KeeneMachine Studios, located in North Hollywood, California, where he has produced albums for bands such as The Faceless, Born Of Osiris, and Veil Of Maya.

    We discuss how he has developed careers both as a prolific well known musician, as well as a producer, and how he approaches getting his recorded guitars to be so damn tight.

    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
    - What it takes to record super tight guitars
    - Why he loves Waves GTR
    - A comparison of real amps vs amp simulators
    - Guitar EQ
    - Capturing great sounding DIs
    - Reamping

    Thanks for listening! Leave us a review!
    1 hr 34 min
  • EP20 | Machine Tight w Michael Keene

    Michael Keene is a multi instrumentalist, producer, and visionary behind tech metal legends The Faceless. Keene also owns a studio called KeeneMachine Studios, located in North Hollywood, California, where he has produced albums for bands such as The Faceless, Born Of Osiris, and Veil Of Maya. We discuss how he has developed careers both as a prolific well known musician, ...

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    1 hr 34 min
  • EP 68 | Lasse Lammert
    We dive into an intriguing discussion with guitar wizard Lasse Lammert on an array of matters ranging from nerding out on guitar tones, to how he sees sounds in his head, to amp preferences, and a whole lot more.
    Whether you’re a guitarist or you’re a producer working in a guitar based genre, it’s essential to get your guitar game up to snuff. We touch on pretty much every part of the process in this episode, and Lasse brings perspective that goes way beyond just the technical stuff that everyone has the tendency to get bogged down in.
    “Commit as early as possible...Don’t compare guitars to guitars if the mix isn’t similar.” - Lasse Lammert
    ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
    - Lasse’s super power ability to “hear” colors
    - How to make use of the wide variety of guitar tone tools available
    - Guitar cab mic placement
    - String preferences
    - Pickup comparisons
    - And much, much more
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    1 hr 25 min
  • EP19 | MixCritMonday Guitar Edition
    Welcome to MixCritMonday, the show where we critique YOUR mixes. This month we discuss common pitfalls in guitar productions.

    THINGS YOU’LL LEARN:
    - Cutting out harshness without dulling the guitars
    - Where to locate harshness in guitars
    - How much distortion is TOO much distortion
    - The difference between compressing and limiting guitars
    Proper palm muting technique

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    54 min
  • EP19 | MixCritMonday Guitar Edition
    Welcome to MixCritMonday, the show where we critique YOUR mixes. This month we discuss common pitfalls in guitar productions.

    THINGS YOU’LL LEARN:
    - Cutting out harshness without dulling the guitars
    - Where to locate harshness in guitars
    - How much distortion is TOO much distortion
    - The difference between compressing and limiting guitars
    Proper palm muting technique

    Thanks for listening! Leave us a review!
    54 min
  • EP19 | MixCritMonday Guitar Edition

    Welcome to MixCritMonday, the show where we critique YOUR mixes. This month we discuss common pitfalls in guitar production and mixing. “Pay attention to what you think you’re hearing versus what you are actually hearing.” – Eyal Levi WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Cutting out harshness without dulling the guitars Where to locate harshness in guitars How much distortion is TOO much distortion ...

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    54 min
  • EP 67 | The Inside Scoop With Justin Colletti
    Author and engineer Justin Colletti drops in to discuss his background, the blog he writes as well as his outlook on where the industry is headed.
    Colletti brings up the importance of the business end of being a creative type in the world today. You will get a sense of how to handle crucial processes, such as filing for an LLC, amongst other tasks that coincide with owning your own company. The guys also talk about the fact that having the most expensive gear doesn’t exactly equate to the best end result and that the mind behind the tool is the real magic.
    “The music/recording industry does not operate on the “If you build it they will come” basis.”
    -Justin Colletti
    THIS WEEK, YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
    -Justin’s philosophy on work loads/schedules
    -The importance of personal financial organizational skills
    -Colletti’s well rounded written works portfolio (much of which isn’t music related!)
    -How too many fanatics on the web glorify gear all too often
    -Joey’s, Eyal’s and Justin’s sleep patterns (seasonal change descriptions included!)
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    52 min
  • EP18 | Kurt Ballou
    Kurt Ballou is known for having one of the rawest most brutal signature production styles. His records burst with pummeling grit, yet they're always punchy and huge. We sat down and discussed the method behind his sonic madness with a focus on guitar tone, as well as how he built and maintained his career.

    One of the most prolific producers in metal/hardcore/punk, Kurt Ballou worked with a laundry list of bands including everyone from Champion and Have Heart to Kvelertak, Cave In and Nails. He also plays guitar in Converge, one of the most influential hardcore bands of the past two decades (currently on their eighth album).

    WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
    - Kurt Ballou's thoughts on studio etiquete
    - Surgical EQ tips
    - Balancing budget vs time
    - The difference between panning space and reverb space
    - Cool uses for saturation plug ins
    - Using notches instead of low pass filters
    - The science of sound
    - Of course pedals and cab!
    - Smoothing out harsh upper mids

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    1 hr 40 min

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