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Jan. 1, 2004

Crystalphonic

by Larry Crane

This summer I was part of a press junket to Crystalphonic Sound Studios in Charlottesville, Virginia. A press junket is a trip where they fly writers from various magazines to a...

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Jan. 23, 2003

Cerberus Shoal Recording Diary

by Scott Colburn

1-3-03Damn!  Why did I book a 6:30am flight?  Oh yeah — it's half the price of a sane-hour flight.  So, it's up at 4am, down some cheerios, and head to the airport.  My wife,...

Jan. 5, 2003

Home Studio Pop Quiz

by John J. Volanski

We didn't announce it, but that is why they call it a pop quiz! This month we are going to test your knowledge on several aspects of the home recording studio. Below are ten...

Jan. 3, 2003

Poor Man's Mellotron

by Bruce Harvie

You just can't beat a Mellotron or Chamberlin for adding texture and interest to any track. This precursor of the modern digital sampler utilized pre-recorded tapes that played as the keys were held...

Jan. 2, 2003

Ronan Chris Murphy

by John Rodd

You are known for doing tons of really complicated rock records like the King Crimson double trio or that Bozzio/Levin/Stevens record you just did.I do seem to attract some of the crazier projects....

Jan. 1, 2003

Experimental Sound Studio

by Philip Von Zweck

Housed in a former bakery in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood is the Experimental Sound Studio. ESS has been a staple of Chicago's art and music scene for nearly 16 years with a unique purpose. It...

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Jan. 5, 2002

The The - Matt Johnson

by Jonathan Kreinik

There was a very innocent time, before I could drive, but I'd already discovered the odd record store, the odd 'zine and most importantly the left-of-field band. My mom would run an errand with me in...

Jan. 4, 2002

Moviola: Recording All Over The Place

by Stephen Slaybaugh

At first glance Columbus, Ohio's Moviola seems like the perfectly conventional band you'd expect from the heart of the Midwest — a couple guitars, a bass, a drum. But as anyone who has heard the...

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