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GuacaMusic: Rico Merengue

posted: September 8, 2010

Are you in the mood for dessert? Try a rico merengue! Don’t get confused. You could mix whipped egg whites with sugar and a touch of vanilla to get a taste of meringue, or you…
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Rock 'n' Roll Call: Shelter With Thieves

posted: September 7, 2010

Having spent 11 weeks in our Best of Rock Charts, Canada’s Shelter With Thieves just might be on their way to becoming rock royalty. Like fellow Canadians Billy Talent, Shelter With Thieves boast expressive vocals…
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Tune Up: Shure KSM44A And KSM42 Condenser Microphones

posted: September 5, 2010

I’ve covered a lot of studio tips and equipment reviews in this column over the past few weeks. However, when a company I know and trust comes out with a new gadget, I always tend…
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Scene & Heard: Richmond, VA

posted: September 5, 2010

Just a short drive down Route 17 from Washington, DC, you’ll find the next stop on our Scene & Heard road trip: Richmond, VA. As the capital of “Old Dominion,” Richmond is a solid musical…
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Tune Up: Convolution Reverb

posted: September 2, 2010

One of the most widely used techniques when editing/processing audio is, of course, reverb. This echoing, distance effect is age old with audio engineers. Of course, if you’ve used spring reverb amps or really old…
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Scene & Heard: Denver, CO

posted: August 29, 2010

After heading through major metropolitan areas and cities with huge geographic boundaries, I’d like to share with you this week a market that is quite literally a breath of fresh air. Unlike the booming east…
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