Ben Stone (Bad Quaker) and Michael Dean (Freedom Feens) Talking in the Late Afternoon

Not many people notice that everything Ben Stone and Michael Dean record is done very early in the day. That’s because they both tend to “sundown” and get a little less sharp as the day goes on. Since this is a teaching hospital, here’s a short recording of Ben and Michael late in the day. … Continue reading "Ben Stone (Bad Quaker) and Michael Dean (Freedom Feens) Talking in the Late Afternoon"

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Vintage Telefunken 12AX7 Tube Review – MWD’s latest on Talkers magazine

The transition in audio production from analog to digital over the past couple decades has been a boon for radio. No more splicing tape, and no more finding the right tape or piece of tape. And don’t get me started on those dreaded carts. I’m thankful they’ve been replaced by a click on the screen. … Continue reading "Vintage Telefunken 12AX7 Tube Review – MWD’s latest on Talkers magazine"

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Recording punk rock (and other rock) without a drummer

I really love drum loops….because I really hate drummers. Well, I don’t hate all drummers, but most of them I’ve worked with have mental problems….drumming attracts people who want to hit things for a living. Fortunately, there’s an app for that. Or at least a non-human solution. Trevorus wrote me and asked me how I … Continue reading "Recording punk rock (and other rock) without a drummer"

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