Yoel Kreisler

Released in the summer of 1979, Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures was the result of both madness and illness, of pain and catharsis. Recorded in just two days, Unknown Pleasures is widely considered as marking the end of the raucous era of British punk, and the ushering in of the era of post-punk. Employing experimental sound design techniques that would be considered far-flung even by today’s standards, producer Martin Hannett’s icy, liminal production style combined with the raw adolescent energy of Curtis, Sumner, Hook, and Morris catapulted the coarse and unfledged punk band into textural rock icons, at the forefront of a new genre they didn’t even know they created. Continue reading to learn more about the making of Joy Division's landmark album, Unknown Pleasures, including what it was like working in the studio, how the band crafted their signature sound, and the lasting impact it had on the world. Continue reading →

In years past, tape echoes were often employed by musicians, producers, and engineers who wanted to add space, ambiance, or rhythmic flavor to their tracks and instruments. Although they were later replaced by the cleaner and more accurate digital delays, the humble tape echo enjoyed continued use, as the character of the repeats and tonality of the machines had many musicians and engineers consider the tape echo as almost an instrument in and of itself. Continue reading →

As producers and engineers in the modern world, we have a wide range of options when it comes to recording. The rapid advancement of home recording technology has allowed us to work in ways previous generations of audio professionals could never dream of. Today’s open landscape of recording technology has trickled down to artistry and creativity as well, enabling artists to record in places that were unthinkable just 30 years ago. Continue reading →