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
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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Hoobastank “Push Pull”
Artist: Hoobastank
Album: Push Pull
Label: Napalm Records
Produced by: Matt Wallace
Mix Engineer: Paul David Hagar
Studio: Studio Delux (Van Nuys, CA)
Mastered by: Emily Lazar at The Lodge (New York, NY)
Equipment Notes: Neve 1073, Quad Eight MP-227, Chandler LTD-1 and Germanium, Altec 1567-A, Aurora Audio GTQ-2, Tannoy Super Gold monitors, Yamaha NS-10 M monitors, Avid Pro Tools 12
Vacationer “Mindset”
Artist: Vacationer
Album: Mindset
Label: Downtown
Produced by: Daniel J Schlett
Engineered by: Daniel J Schlett
Studio: Strange Weather Brooklyn (New York, NY)
Mastered by: Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound (New York, NY)
Equipment Notes: API Legacy AXS console, Dynaudio M3A monitors, Abelton and Avid Pro Tools via BURL B80 Mothership
Nik Freitas “Day & Dark”
Artist: Nik Freitas
Album: Day & Dark
Label: Self-Released
Produced by: Nik Freitas
Engineered by: Nik Freitas
Studio: Poppy Peak (Alhambra, CA)
Mastered by: JJ Golden at Golden Mastering (Ventura, CA)
Equipment Notes: 1979 Audioarts 20 x 8 bus console, Adam F7 monitors, Avid Pro Tools
Michael Leonhart Orchestra “The Painted Lady Suite”
Artist: Michael Leonhart Orchestra
Album: The Painted Lady Suite
Label: Sunnyside Records
Produced by: Michael Leonhart
Engineered by: Jens Jungkurth, Michael Leonhart, Mauro Refosco, Daniel Freedman, Andrew Raposo, Alec Boulton, James Yost
Mix Engineer: Michael Leonhart
Studios: Diamond Mine, Candyland North (New York, NY), B&L (London)
Mastered by: Katsuhiko Naito
Equipment Notes: Spectra Sonics 1024 console, Neve 8068; Altec Big Red, Genelec 1031, Mackie Hr824 and Auratone monitors; Apple Logic and Avid Pro Tools
Mikaela Davis “Delivery”
Artist: Mikaela Davis
Album: Delivery
Label: Rounder Records
Produced by: John Congleton
Engineered by: John Congleton
Studio: Elmwood West (Los Angeles, CA)
Mastered by: Paul Blakemore at CMG Mastering (Cleveland, OH)
Equipment Notes: Neve 51 series console, Focal and ATC SCM50 monitors, Avid Pro Tools
Yoya “The Half Turn”
Artist: Yoya
Album: The Half Turn
Label: New Professor Music
Produced by: Alex Pfender
Engineered by: Greg Cortez, Alex Pfender
Mix Engineer: Alex Pfender
Studios: New Monkey Studio (Van Nuys, CA), Tiny House (Hollywood, CA)
Mastered by: Carl Saff at Saff Mastering (Chicago, IL)
Equipment Notes: Early 1970s Trident Triad A-Range console, Tannoy FSM 2×15 (mains), DynAudio Acoustic BM15A (nearfield), Avid Pro Tools
Cass Clayton “Cass Clayton Band”
Artist: Cass Clayton
Album: Cass Clayton Band
Label: Self-Released
Produced by: Taylor Scott
Engineered by: Geoff Gray, Alex Stricker
Studio: Far & Away Studios (Boulder, CO)
Mastered by: David Glasser at Airshow Mastering (Boulder, CO)
Equipment Notes: Studer 24-track and 1/2” machines, ATC SCM100ASL monitors, Avid Pro Tools
Boytoy “Night Leaf”
Artist: Boytoy
Album: Night Leaf
Label: Papercup Music/Stolen Body/Burger Records
Produced by: Kyle Mullarky
Engineered by: Kyle Mullarky
Studio: Pump House Studio (Topanga Canyon, CA)
Mastered by: Paul Gold at Salt Mastering (Brooklyn, NY)
Equipment Notes: BAE Audio 312A console, Barefoot Sound MicroMain monitors, Tascam MS 16 tape machine, Avid Pro Tools
Honest Iago “29 Palms”
Artist: Honest Iago
Album: 29 Palms
Label: Self-Released
Produced by: Nick Tipp
Engineered by: Nick Tipp
Studio: Soniferous Mobile Studio (Newbury Park, CA)
Mastered by: Nick Tipp at Soniferous, Ben Maas at Fifth Circle Audio (Altadena, CA)
Equipment Notes: Shadow Hills Equinox, Neumann K&H O300, JBL LSR25p, Avid Pro Tools
Eyes Everywhere & Dead Space Collaboration “Soul Cycle EP”
Artist: Eyes Everywhere & Dead Space Collaboration
Album: Soul Cycle EP
Label: Psycho Disco!
Produced by: Kyle Tatum, Brian Doyle (Eyes Everywhere), Steven Brantley (Dead Space)
Engineered by: Kyle Tatum, Brian Doyle (EE), Steven Brantley (DS)
Studio: Home studios in New York, NY (EE), and Dallas, TX (DS)
Mastered by: Kyle Tatum
Equipment Notes: Ableton Live, KRK Rockit 8s (EE), Mackie MR8 mk3 (DS)
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