Tracks - August 2019

Author:: ProSoundNetwork Editorial Staff
Publish date:: Jul 26, 2019

Welcome to Tracks, our monthly look at the recording process behind 10 new releases by artists across the musical spectrum, running down who’s using what gear where.

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Artist: Killswitch EngageAlbum: AtonementLabel: Metal Blade RecordsProduced by: Adam DutkiewiczEngineered by: Adam Dutkiewicz, Daniel Castleman (assistant)Mix Engineer: Andy SneapStudios: Signature Sound (San Diego, CA), Wicked Good Studios (San Diego), Mainline Recording Studios (Westfield, MA)Mastered by: Andy SneapEquipment Notes: 32-channel API 1608 console, Genelec 1031A and 8050BPM, Avid Pro Tools

Artist: Killswitch EngageAlbum: AtonementLabel: Metal Blade RecordsProduced by: Adam DutkiewiczEngineered by: Adam Dutkiewicz, Daniel Castleman (assistant)Mix Engineer: Andy SneapStudios: Signature Sound (San Diego, CA), Wicked Good Studios (San Diego), Mainline Recording Studios (Westfield, MA)Mastered by: Andy SneapEquipment Notes: 32-channel API 1608 console, Genelec 1031A and 8050BPM, Avid Pro Tools

Artist: Big CheeseAlbum: Wild To Be BornLabel: Mountain Range RecordsProduced by: Oliver IgnatiusEngineered by: Oliver IgnatiusStudio: Holy Fang Studios (New York)Mastered by: Holy Fang StudiosEquipment Notes: Soundcraft console, Neumann KH 120, Avid Pro Tools, MCI JH-24

Artist: The JacksAlbum: The JacksLabel: EDGEOUT Records/UMeProduced by: Matt WallaceEngineered by: Will KennedyMix Engineer: Andrew SchepsStudios: Sunset Sound Recorders (Los Angeles, CA), Studio Delux (Van Nuys, CA)Mastered by: Brian Lucey at Magic Garden Mastering (Los Angeles)Equipment Notes: AMS Neve 8088, Avid Pro Tools

Artist: Lea LoveAlbum: Way I Am [EP]Label: Mensch House RecordsProduced by: Chaz RoxEngineered by: Chaz RoxMix Engineer: Ruff SoundsStudio: Rox Shop (San Pedro, CA)Mastered by: Rox ShopEquipment Notes: KRK Rokit 8 monitors, Apple Logic Pro X

Artist: Scoville UnitAlbum: Scoville UnitLabel: Ernest Jenning Record Co.Produced by: Gandhar SavurEngineered by: Matt Teacher, Mike LawsonStudio: Sine Studios (Philadelphia, PA)Mastered by: Frank Arkwright at Abbey Road Studios (London, UK)Equipment Notes: Sony MXP 3036 console, SSL E, Genelec 1030A monitors, Avid Pro Tools

Artist: Ecce ShnakAlbum: MetamorphejawnsLabel: Records, Man RecordsProduced by: Jeff LucciEngineered by: John AgnelloStudios: Bangford Studios (Philadelphia, PA), Kaleidoscope Sound (Union City, NJ)Mastered by: Sarah Register and Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound (Edgewater, NJ)Equipment Notes: API Legacy Plus 48-input console; JBL LSR2328p, Neumann KH120, Adams A7X, Dynaudio BM 5A and 15A monitors; Apple Logic Pro X, Avid Pro Tools 10

Artist: Daughter of SwordsAlbum: DawnbreakerLabel: Nonesuch RecordsProduced by: Alexandra Sauser-Monnig, Nick SanbornEngineered by: Nick SanbornStudio: CD Alley 2 (Durham, NC)Mastered by: Zach HansonEquipment Notes: SSL X-Desk, Focal Alpha 65, Apple Logic Pro, Otari MX-5050

Artist: Jack SpannAlbum: Propaganda ManLabel: Big Boo RecordsProduced by: Jack Spann, Gary TaninEngineered by: Jack Spann, Gary TaninMix Engineer: Gary TaninStudios: Tree House (Highland, NY), Daystorm Music (Milwaukee, WI)Mastered by: Gary Tanin at Daystorm Music (Milwaukee)Equipment Notes: LYNX Aurora, Dangerous Music D-Box, Yamaha NS-10M with JBL SB-1 subwoofer, Klipsch Heresy, Auratones, Avid Pro Tools

Artist: Beth BombaraAlbum: EvergreenLabel: Lemp ElectricProduced by: John Calvin Abney, Kit HamonEngineered by: Daniel MehrmannMix Engineer: Jason CuppStudios: Jettison Studios (New Athens, IL), Jason Cupp’s studio (St. Louis, MO)Mastered by: Daniel Mehrmann at Jettison StudiosEquipment Notes: Chandler Limited Mini Mixer, Focal Twin6 Be with Focal Sub6, Genelec M040, Avid Pro Tools

Artist: John Van DeusenAlbum: (I Am) Origami Pt. 3 – A Catacomb HymnLabel: Tooth & Nail RecordsProduced by: Andy D. ParkEngineered by: Andy D. ParkStudios: Ranch Land Studios (Cisco, TX), The Crumb (Seattle, WA)Mastered by: Ed Brooks at Resonant Mastering (Seattle, WA)Equipment Notes: AMS Neve Genesys, API The Box, Yamaha NS-10 and ATC SCM 25a monitors, Avid Pro Tools

Killswitch Engage, “Atonement”

Artist: Killswitch Engage

Album: Atonement

Label: Metal Blade Records

Produced by: Adam Dutkiewicz

Engineered by: Adam Dutkiewicz, Daniel Castleman (assistant)

Mix Engineer: Andy Sneap

Studios: Signature Sound (San Diego, CA), Wicked Good Studios (San Diego), Mainline Recording Studios (Westfield, MA)

Mastered by: Andy Sneap

Equipment Notes: 32-channel API 1608 console, Genelec 1031A and 8050BPM, Avid Pro Tools