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Interviews

  1. Five Sounds With Joey Raia

    Posted by Sonal D'Silva

    Five Sounds With Joey Raia
    Joey Raia sitting in his studio, in front of a console, outboard gear, and studio monitors. Recording and mixing engineer Joey Raia started his career in audio electronics at Apogee and then switched to engineering and mixing while working with mix legend Bob Clearmountain. Since then he’s racked up an impressive discography, working on albums and movie soundtracks, including Disney’s Encanto, for which he won a GRAMMY in 2023. In this edition of Five Sounds With… Joey takes us behind the scenes of five of his favorite records, sharing mixing techniques, workflow tips, and his favorite gear along the way.  Continue reading →
  2. VK Icons: Legendary Mix Engineer Michael Brauer Reflects On His 40-Year Career

    Posted by Sonal D'Silva

    VK Icons: Legendary Mix Engineer Michael Brauer Reflects On His 40-Year Career
    Legendary mix engineer Michael Brauer sitting in front of an Avid control surface in his BrauerSound Studio. In the world of music, there are mix engineers, and then there is Michael Brauer – a living legend who's effortlessly traversed genres and eras, leaving an indelible mark on the sonic landscapes of our favorite tunes. Recently, we had the privilege of sitting down with Michael as part of Vintage King's 30th-anniversary celebration. But once we got to chatting, we quickly found ourselves with way too many great quotes for just one blog. Continue reading to learn more about Michael's illustrious 40-year career, which sessions were his favorites, and his advice on building and sustaining a career in this ever-changing industry. Continue reading →
  3. Five Sounds With Aaron Dessner

    Posted by Sonal D'Silva

    Five Sounds With Aaron Dessner
    Aaron Dessner of The National sitting down and playing an acoustic guitar in a recording studio. Multiple Grammy Award-winner Aaron Dessner wears many hats in the studio—guitarist, keyboardist, bass player, composer, songwriter, and producer. He moves through each role with ease, and it’s no surprise because he’s spent the better part of the last two decades becoming one of the most prolific artists in contemporary music. He’s released ten studio albums with his band The National and collaborated with artists like Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, Icelandic performance artist Ragnar Kjartansson, and, most recently, Brian Eno & Fred Again. If that wasn’t enough, he co-wrote and produced two history-making records during the pandemic with superstar Taylor Swift.  Continue reading →
  4. Serge Tsai On Platinum Sound's Recent Dolby Atmos Upgrades

    Posted by Sam Freeman

    Serge Tsai On Platinum Sound's Recent Dolby Atmos Upgrades
    The Platinum Sound Recording Studios Dolby Atmos Suite control room with two screens displaying the studio's logo, a desk with an Avid Dock control surface, 500 Series studio gear, and three sets of studio monitors. Serge Tsai has been a staple of New York’s recording scene since the mid-90s. Having arrived in 1989, he got his start interning at Chung King Studios whilst studying at the Institute of Audio Research. Several Grammy nominations and multi-platinum records later, he can still be found at Platinum Studios working alongside Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis, production partner to Wyclef Jean. Some notable credits he’s amassed over the years include Shakira’s “Hips Don’t Lie”, Estelle’s “American Boy” and the Hotel Rwanda soundtrack. We got on a call with Serge to talk about the recent developments at Platinum, but also covered some of his early days in the industry and other studios he’s worked at. Continue reading →
  5. Studio Spotlight: Hyperballad Music

    Posted by Sonal D'Silva

    Studio Spotlight: Hyperballad Music
    Spread over 2500 square feet, with pristinely designed acoustics, lots of natural light, and an enviable collection of vintage and modern gear, Brooklyn’s Hyperballad Music has become the kind of space that producer/songwriter Jonathan “JB” Benedict always envisioned setting up—a classic New York studio from which great music emanates. Continue reading →
  6. John Osborne Of Brothers Osborne Upgrades Studio With Focal Monitors

    Posted by Kallie Marie

    John Osborne Of Brothers Osborne Upgrades Studio With Focal Monitors
    Half of the country music duo Brothers Osborne, John Osborne has been building out his Nashville-based studio over the last several years. While working on the band's fourth studio album (released in September), John upgraded his studio with a few sets of Focal studio monitors. We recently sat down with John to catch up and hear how the new monitors are working out. Read our conversation below to learn more about John's process in the studio, some of his favorite pieces of gear, and how Vintage King's Kevin Schuck has helped him each step of the way on his journey to becoming a studio owner. Continue reading →
  7. Supreme Music's Marc McClusky On Scoring For Today's Biggest Brands

    Posted by Brad Pack

    Supreme Music's Marc McClusky On Scoring For Today's Biggest Brands
    Marc McClusky is a multi-platinum award-winning producer, mixer, and composer based in New York. Over his 20-plus year career, Marc has racked up some impressive credits, including a #1 album on iTunes and multiple top-5 Billboard albums with bands like Weezer, Motion City Soundtrack, and newly signed Games We Play.  In 2013, Marc moved back to his home state of...
  8. Five Sounds With Ken Caillat

    Posted by Sonal D'Silva

    Five Sounds With Ken Caillat
    Ken Caillat was a talented young engineer with a real love for sound when he was roped in to work on Fleetwood Mac’s album Rumours. One year of hard work later, the album was ready and there was no looking back for the band or Ken.  The GRAMMY award-winning engineer and producer has worked with some of the biggest names in music over the years and he also shares his knowledge and experience with upcoming artists as the founder and CEO of artist-development company ArtistMax.  Continue reading →
  9. Slang Music Group’s Vince Lawrence on Music Production’s Shift Towards Immersive Listening

    Posted by Patrick McGuire

    Slang Music Group’s Vince Lawrence on Music Production’s Shift Towards Immersive Listening
    With a list of clients featuring some of popular music’s biggest names, ranging from Michael Jackson to Beyoncé, Chicago’s Slang Music Group recording studio is well deserving of its revered status and sizable influence in the music industry. But talking to studio founder and House Music pioneer Vince Lawrence gives you the sense that Slang is more concerned with the...
  10. Francesco Cameli On The Evolution Of Sphere Studios And The Prism Sound Dream ADA-128

    Posted by Dante Fumo

    Francesco Cameli On The Evolution Of Sphere Studios And The Prism Sound Dream ADA-128
    Francesco Cameli is an analog-minded recording engineer known for working with Stone Sour, Ed Sheeran, and Avatar. A former mentee of Chris Kimsey and Glyn Johns, Cameli established the world-class Sphere Studios in London in 2001 before moving it to Los Angeles in 2016.  Continue reading →
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