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#66.2: Where Does Gear Come From? The People Behind the H9000 with Pete Bischoff, Tim Sternfeld & Don Elwell Jan 16, 2020

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This episode is the second in our three-part series surrounding the Eventide H9000. In this episode, John and Stewart talk with Pete Bischoff, Tim Sternfeld and Don Elwell about how they got to Eventide, the projects they've worked on at Eventide and their own backgrounds in music and technology.

#66.1: Where Does Gear Come From? The People Behind the Eventide H9000 with Greg Kellum, Jackson Firlik, Russell Wedelich Jan 13, 2020

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In 2018 Eventide's flagship multi-effects processor, the H9000, received a TEC Award in the category of Signal Processing Hardware. Being such a powerful and innovative tool, we wanted to find out more about the work that went into its development, and get to know the people behind it. The staff at Eventide were kind enough to sit down with Stewart and John to talk about the H9000, Eventide, and their own backgrounds in music and technology. This is a three-part series, with individual and group interviews with the team that designed and developed the H9000. In part 1, the guys talk to Greg Kellum, Jackson Firlik, and Russell Wedelich.

#65: Damn the Torpedoes and the Rules with Shelly Yakus – Part 2 Dec 20, 2019

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This is part two of our interview with the incomparable engineer and mixer Shelly Yakus. In this episode, Shelly offers advice on how to be a good assistant and talks about his own training underneath the likes of Roy Cicala and Phil Ramone. He also discusses recording to digital vs. analog, mixing methods, and building recording studios.

#64: Imagine Because the Night, a Moondance at Big Pink went All the Way with Shelly Yakus - Part 1 Nov 27, 2019

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Shelly Yakus is a true living legend of music and recording. His mixing and engineering work has helped shape the sound of rock and pop music. With credits including Tom Petty, John Lennon, Patti Smith, U2, Van Morrison, The Band, Lou Reed, Stevie Nicks, Meatloaf, Madonna, the list goes on and on, and on. Shelly has an unrivaled work ethic and deep understanding of the studio, knowledge that he has passed down to generations of engineers and producers who have had the pleasure of working with him. This is part one of a two-part interview with Shelly, where he shares some of that wisdom, along with stories from the studio and his personal journey through the music industry, from working at his father's Ace Recording Studios in Boston, To New York City's Record Plant, building studios for A&M Records, and beyond.

#63: Wakin on a Pretty Daze with Kurt Vile Nov 22, 2019

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At this year's AES Convention, Gear Club camped out in Studio A at the venerated Sear Sound in New York City for two great days of interviews with visiting engineers, producers, and artists. During this time, Kurt Vile stopped by to talk with the guys about his writing and recording process, meeting some of his musical heroes, his current projects, and collaborating in the studio.

A singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Philadelphia, Kurt has worked extensively with Gear Club's very own John Agnello. He has spent over a decade bouncing between touring and recording with his band the Violators, as a solo act, and in collaborations with Courtney Barnett, The Sadies, and others. Kurt recently wrapped up a tour with Dinosaur Jr., and will be playing with The Violators January 18th at the 4xFar festival in Thermal, CA.

#62: Breaking Through with Dan Korneff Nov 07, 2019

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This week, John and Stewart sit down with Dan Korneff. Dan has spent the past few decades producing, recording and mixing some of the biggest names in new rock including Paramore, Pierce the Veil, Breaking Benjamin, Sleeping With Sirens, and My Chemical Romance. For the past eight years, he's operated out of Sonic Debris, his 2000 square foot multi-room recording studio in West Babylon, NY. Dan talks to the guys about building & modifying his eclectic collection of gear, moving from assisting to engineering & producing, and his recording process, from pre-production to mastering.

#61: Steve Addabbo on the Road from Luka to Highway 61 Revisited Oct 04, 2019

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This week, John and Stewart sit down with a man who has worn many hats, Steve Addabbo. Steve got his start as a musician and studio technician, but continued on to managing, producing, engineering, and mixing. He played a key role in launching the careers of Suzanne Vega and Shawn Colvin, and has owned and run the New York City recording studio Shelter Island Sound for over 30 years. Steve has also mixed numerous Bob Dylan box sets, winning a Grammy in 2015 for his work on "The Cutting Edge". Listen in as Steve shares his insights and experiences from almost 50 years of working in the music industry.

#60: Out There at Camp Fuzz with Dinosaur Jr. Aug 30, 2019

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In this episode, John chats with J Mascis, Murph, and Lou Barlow at Camp Fuzz, a rock and roll summer camp hosted by Dinosaur Jr. in upstate New York. Live in front of a group of camp attendees, John sits down with the band to discuss their reunion, touring and the recording of their early records.

#59: It's Not About Gear with Jeff Rosenstock Aug 15, 2019

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This week, John and Stewart are joined by singer, songwriter, producer and composer Jeff Rosenstock. Growing up on Long Island, NY, Jeff has been a purveyor of punk rock's DIY ethic, founding the donation based record label Quote Unquote records, and with his bands The Arrogant Sons of Bitches and Bomb the Music Industry. Jeff has worked as a producer with artists such as Mikey Erg, Laura Stevenson and Dan Andriano. Jeff has also provided music for the shows Weeds and The Office, and is the composer for Cartoon Network's "Craig of the Creek".

#58: Tony Visconti: The Maestro, Up Close and Personal Jul 02, 2019

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This is a special up close and personal interview with one of audio's true legends, Tony Visconti. We were honored to host a live event with Tony at last year's AES Convention which was released as Gear Club Episode 44. Just prior to the live event our hosts were fortunate to have an 'off-the-cuff' chat with Tony and he's graciously agreed to allow us to share it with all of you.

In the second half of this week's episode, John and Stewart dig into the Record of the Week, "Waterloo Sunset" by The Kinks.

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