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Why do I need a direct box  if I can plug my guitar directly into a mixer with no problems? We’re glad you asked! It’s easy to ignore DI’s, but they play a vital role in the recording process, both in the studio and especially in live recording. There are several different types of direct [...]

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AES NASHVILLE PRESENTS:
2-DAY NASHVILLE
RECORDING WORKSHOP + EXPO

Immerse yourself in the art and technology of music recording.
Friday & Saturday, February 20-21, 2009

The AES Nashville Section has developed a compelling two-day recording workshop and gear expo focused on getting the [...]

We would like to offer special congratulations to Universal Audio for receiving a GRAMMY Award in the area of Technical Achievement. This will be the second Technical GRAMMY Award associated with Universal Audio.  Bill Putnam Sr., the original founder of the company, was honored posthumously in 2000 for his pioneering achievements, including the first [...]

John Jennings has long maintained a solid international reputation as a producer and multi-instrumentalist. A longtime member of Mary Chapin Carpenter’s band, with whom he’s produced and recorded 11 Top Ten singles and 2 Grammy winning albums. His guitar playing and singing have graced numerous recordings by artists such as Kathy Mattea, George Jones and [...]

Where do you see yourself going from here?
What’s on the horizon for you?

Well, where we go from here really depends on the myriad of possibilities we try to pull in at one time. We are now opening up a new facility. For instance here at VCU music we have a renovated music center [...]

In your current role, what are you looking to improve upon or change?

I’m always looking for the next thing to work on and improve. At home I keep this big marker board or white board that I have divided into two categories, short term goals and long term goals and I encourage my students [...]

Chris Henderson of Three Doors Down has been recording and touring with PRS Guitars for years. The new Chris Henderson Model is the PRS traditional Singlecut with the addition of a third humbucker. A push-pull pot on the tone knob activates the middle pickup. A special neck joint enhances lows and creates a full tone [...]

With playing credits including Liza Minelli, Debbie Reynolds, Charles Mingus, Bob Mintzer, David Bowie, Roberta Flack, George Benson, and Nancy Wilson…….a better question to ask is who hasn’t Al Regni played with? Al is currently an adjunct professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. It was truly an honor to interview this world- renowned master musician.
How [...]

John Jennings has long maintained a solid international reputation as a producer and multi-instrumentalist. A longtime member of Mary Chapin Carpenter’s band, with whom he’s produced and recorded 11 Top Ten singles and 2 Grammy winning albums, Jennings has also produced recordings for John Gorka, BeauSoleil, John McCutcheon, Robin and Linda Williams, Janis Ian, Catie [...]