Ep 25: Andrew Huang is the studio Grinch

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Ep 25: Andrew Huang is the studio Grinch

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Dec 22, 2020

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Dec 22, 2020

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Imagine being able to make your perfect studio. Where would it be? What would it look like? And if you only had six pieces of gear to choose from, what would they be? This is exactly what we ask of guest artists, producers and industry figureheads. It might sound easy but there are strict rules in the Forever Studio. Hosts and shameless nerds Chris Barker and Will Betts guide guests through the dramatic journey to studio foreverdom. There will be nostalgia. There will be anecdotes. There may be gags. But there will be no bundles! It’s MusicTech’s My Forever Studio Podcast.

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Ep 8: Christian Henson's Great British gear heist by My Forever Studio
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Introducing MusicTech's My Forever Studio: Imagine being able to make your dream studio. Money is no object, but you can only have six pieces of gear. What would you choose? We put this question to artists, engineers, producer and music industry luminaries. It might sound simple but forever is a tough brief. And there are strict rules in the Forever Studio. Hosts and shameless nerds Chris Barker and Will Betts will be guiding guests through the often dramatic journey to studio foreverdom. There will be nostalgia. There will be anecdotes. There may be humour. But there will be no bundles! by My Forever Studio
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Ep 5: Youngr's polysynth conundrum: Multi-instrumentalist Youngr tries to whittle down his studio to only six items. Will he be able to decide between two classic polysynths? And has he considered how to deal with the angry geese in his chosen location? Listen to this episode to find out. by My Forever Studio
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Ep 10: Matt Black's psychedelic sample shack: Founder of legendary label Ninja Tune and one-half of sampling pioneers Coldcut, Matt is a production veteran. Find out how he declutters tracks, why the Ninja Tune Zen Delay isn't "off the wall" and hear the story of how he came to own one of the rarest synths on the planet. by My Forever Studio
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Ep 1: Danny Byrd's unusual luxury item: In the debut episode, hosts Chris and Will welcome legendary DnB DJ, producer and studio nerd, Danny Byrd. They discover his surprising choice of studio location, his unusual luxury item and the six bits of studio kit he would put in his Forever Studio. by My Forever Studio
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Ep 6: Kove doesn’t need speakers: In this episode, we ask James Rockhill, aka D‘n'B producer/DJ Kove, to imagine his perfect studio. Although he's had UK Top 40 success and also remixed for John Newmann, Bastille and Rag'n'Bone Man, his studio setup is remarkably minimal. But when he's presented with an unlimited budget and all the time in the world, will he be able to keep his cool? Listen to find out. by My Forever Studio
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Ep 24: Flux Pavilion is trout fishing on Mars: Joshua Steele, better known as electronic producer Flux Pavilion, smashed onto the dubstep scene in 2010 with his ‘I Can't Stop’ anthem and has since continued to spearhead the genre in the UK and overseas with albums ‘Blow The Roof’ and ‘Tesla’. Now, with the time to experiment in the studio, his sound has evolved. This new stage of the journey has produced the “crowning achievement” of his career. We talk modular synths, building guitar pedals and why he's only now ready to upgrade to some really serious speakers. by My Forever Studio
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Ep 7: Nathan C wants a helipad: Producer Nathan Cross, also known as Nathan C, has found huge success with 2019's 'Piece of Your Heart' by Meduza ft. Goodboys, garnering almost 500 million streams on Spotify. Discover the origin of the track's spoken hook, and whether we will allow a Forever Studio that floats. by My Forever Studio
37 min listen
Ep 3: Drew Bang's post-fact microphone: Joining Will and Chris on this episode is freelance studio engineer, Drew Bang. Drew has worked in major studios all over the world, lending his engineering skills for huge acts like U2, Royal Blood and Haim. But will this studio gluttony make whittling down his six-item Forever Studio an impossible task? by My Forever Studio
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Ep 4: Hinako Omori's Okinawan recording sanctuary: This time, musician, programmer and synthesist Hinako Omori joins Will and Chris on the show. Hinako has played keys for the likes of James Bay, KT Tunstall and Kate Tempest, and DJs with British synth-pop success, Georgia. With feet firmly in both composition and tech, she has a different outlook. But what gear will she choose for her Forever Studio? by My Forever Studio
36 min listen
Ep 2: Strongroom showdown with Brendon Harding and Jake Murray: Recorded on location at London’s legendary Strongroom Studios, Will and Chris ask Strongroom’s Technical Manager Jake Murray and Studio Manager Brendon Harding (Little Simz, Ghostpoet, Loyle Carner) to jointly envision their Forever Studio. Will these knowledgeable studio engineers be able to compromise on just six bits of studio gear to use for the rest of time? by My Forever Studio
42 min listen
Ep 57: Callum Marinho raids Noel Gallagher's studio: We’re joined by a rising star in the engineering world. Coming up through Monnow Valley Studios in Wales, Callum Marinho cut his teeth on sessions for Tom Jones and even Coldplay. Now he’s Noel Gallagher’s in-house engineer. We find out about dreamy guitar tones, what synths he turns to for Noel’s records, and hear about an esoteric rack effect that’s a go-to sound used by Prince (and the former-Oasis star). by My Forever Studio
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Ep 26: Gary Barlow can programme a DX7 (Christmas Special): In a special festive episode, we’re joined by certified pop star and household name Gary Barlow, and his trusted studio collaborator Ryan Carline. This time, discover how Gary got the 80s synth sounds for his Eddie The Eagle film-inspired record, why the pair prefer speakers that are fun rather than accurate, and learn which dark-horse product makes it onto their Christmas list. by My Forever Studio
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Ep 15: Austen Jux-Chandler isn't starting a cult: Grammy-winning LA-based engineer Austen Jux-Chandler has credits including Adele, Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, A$AP Rocky and John Legend. But which side of the Atlantic will the British engineer put his fantasy Forever Studio? We talk Zoom recording sessions, mixing pianos and why he can live without the mixing console. by My Forever Studio
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Ep 11: Morgan Page and the half-life of rubber: In the final episode of Season 1, Grammy-nominated producer, remixer and DJ Morgan Page phones in from his studio in Los Angeles. Find out about the super softsynth that has earned a special place in his heart, and why car-building tech would be essential in his Forever Studio. by My Forever Studio
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Ep 13: Romesh Dodangoda's rock recording retreat: In a very special episode recorded for Guitar.com Live, we invite rock recording guru Romesh Dodangoda to spec up his fantasy Forever studio. Having made records with Motorhead, Funeral For A Friend, Bring Me The Horizon and Twin Atlantic, he knows a thing or two about capturing impactful guitars and sculpting the perfect tone in the studio. Learn which famous live room he would steal for his dream recording studio, which pedal he can't live without and why Metropolis Studios are going to be very unhappy with his choices. by My Forever Studio
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Ep 23: Dani Bennett Spragg is harvesting air: Award-winning engineer Dani Bennett Spragg has achieved a huge amount in what seems like a short amount of time, working with Noel Gallagher, The Amazons, Jarvis Cocker, Baxter Drury and even The Rolling Stones. And she's worked alongside production heavyweights Alan Mulder, Flood and Catherine J Marks. But how will she be able to reconcile her British-American heritage when asked to pick a location for her studio? Which mics will make it into her very limited mic locker? And why are a modded set of dual-concentric speakers the best she's ever heard? by My Forever Studio
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Ep 25: Andrew Huang is the studio Grinch: With over two million subscribers on YouTube, Andrew Huang is one of the most popular music technology personalities around. He's sampling obsessed and a modular synth nut, but what six studio items will make it into his Forever Studio? Listen to learn why Andrew is the Christmas studio Grinch, how he has managed bend our rules to change the game forever, and which non-musical items he could sample for eternity. by My Forever Studio
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Ep 12: Ørjan Nilsen's space-faring technodrome: We kick off Season 2 with technical producer and self-professed gear geek Ørjan Nilsen who joins us from his studio on the edge of the Arctic Circle. Listen for tales of vintage keyboards lost, a tough decision about soft synths and learn how travel restrictions are affecting his music. by My Forever Studio
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Ep 32: Kučka wants to be a biohacker: Taking a trip to fantasy forever land this time is Australian producer, singer and songwriter Kučka. Her signature style of experimental pop music is laced with trippy beats, sharp textures and hypnotic, ethereal synths and vocal melodies. With previous collaborations with A$AP Rocky, Flume and Sophie, a string of singles and an EP, Kučka’s debut album is out now! In this episode, find out about Kučka's prepared piano aspirations, which classic piece of studio gear she'd steal and a trick for preserving the core feel of a song through numerous revisions. by My Forever Studio
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Ep 19: Mat Zo doesn't need upselling: Genre-hopping DJ/producer Mat Zo is known for everything from DnB to dubstep to big room EDM and progressive house. And it's time for him to cook up his fantasy Forever Studio. Awkwardly, though, he pretty much has everything he needs already. Can we upsell the dreams of the Grammy-nominated producer? Listen to find out. Also, discover which outboard preamps he can't live without, which classic hardware synth he's always dreamed of owning and which single soft synth he could live with for eternity. by My Forever Studio
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Ep 17: Mason's smokey fire station studio by My Forever Studio
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Ep 9: Beardyman's doomsday bunker: Beardyman has no interest in utopian visions of studio foreverdom. No, the vocalist, beatboxer and comedian is prepping a creative outpost that can withstand the coming nuclear apocalypse. Expect musical interludes. by My Forever Studio
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Ep 14: Tensnake's semi-remote disco lounge: Marco Niemerski aka Tensnake is a producer, DJ and label boss known for making 80s-inspired house and disco. Following his huge 2010 hit, Coma Cat, he collaborated with Nile Rodgers, Jacques Lu Cont and Jamie Lidell, played stages from Coachella to Glastonbury. But what will happen when we ask him to spec up his fantasy Forever Studio? Can we successfully upsell his dreams, or will he get bogged down in plumbing logistics? Listen to find out. by My Forever Studio
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Ep 18: Seeb’s modded synth cabin: This time we’re joined by Seeb, the Norwegian duo behind the enormous dancefloor remix of Mike Posner’s, I Took A Pill In Ibiza. Listen to learn which affordable vintage mic recreation they can’t live without for pop vocals, how Espen upgraded a classic polysynth and find out the best-practice for avoiding confrontations with bears in the wild. by My Forever Studio
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Ep 38: Sasha wants his old equipment back: This time, we’re joined by trailblazing DJ and producer Sasha. The prolific creator has made music spanning electronic genres from acid house to atmospheric trance and more. He’s produced with James Zabiela, John Digweed and BT, remixed Madonna and scored video games such as Gran Turismo. He’s also a massive production nut and one of the first innovators to take Ableton Live into the DJ booth. In this episode, he flips the script and builds his fantasy forever studio from gear he’s lost over his career. Learn which pieces of studio outboard take his fancy, which leftfield vintage synth makes his list and how he learns how to use new equipment in the studio. by My Forever Studio
51 min listen
Ep 34: Rachel K Collier’s $10k dream mic: Our guest this time is Welsh electronic music producer, performer and YouTuber Rachel K Collier. Known for using all the latest tech to create incredible live shows, Rachel is an Ableton Live expert who builds full, studio-grade songs on the fly. But she’s also a fan of limiting gear choices when writing, so will her forever studio be the perfect live rig or something out of the ordinary? In this episode, find out which $10,000 microphone she'd want above any other, how she makes her impressive live electronic show work, and how she overcame the prejudice of fellow producers when moving from toplining to production work. by My Forever Studio
64 min listen
Ep 21: KUU's messy Balearic hideout: This episode, we're joined by Grammy-winning producers Alex Metric and Riton (Henry Smithson), two members of the new electronic supergroup KUU. hugely accomplished producers and remixers in their own right, the pair have joined forces to make Balearic House with their latest project. But what do they consider "the electric guitar of synths"? What vintage hardware processor is indispensable in the KUU Forever Studio and will they manage to find any unexploited loopholes? Listen to find out. by My Forever Studio
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Ep 49: Braxe + Falcon's $400 dream speakers: Alan Braxe and DJ Falcon are pioneers of French house music, releasing on Thomas Bangalter’s Roulé label. In 1998, Braxe released ‘Music Sounds Better With You’ as one-third of Stardust, while DJ Falcon broke out with tracks like ‘Together’. Now the producers (also cousins) are teaming up to release new music as duo Braxe + Falcon. In this episode, learn about Braxe’s penchant for affordable speakers, the lesser-known converters they use for all mixes, why they love modular and which esoteric French polysynth makes the cut. by My Forever Studio
59 min listen
Ep 31: Deadmau5 steals Billy Corgan’s dream synth: Specifying a six-item studio this time is production superstar and label owner Joel Zimmerman, aka Deadmau5. Joel is an unapologetic tech nerd and studio wizard and already has a mind-meltingly kit-packed studio. But how will the man who has everything cope with our semi-strict rules? In this episode, find out which guitar pedal he describes as his “Frank’s hot sauce for distortion”, why dry vocal booths aren’t for him and which synthesizer he’d steal from the Smashing Pumpkins frontman. by My Forever Studio
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Ep 25: Andrew Huang is the studio Grinch

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