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Tuning In with Ben Folds | The Sonic Truth Podcast
Apr 5 2024
Tuning In with Ben Folds | The Sonic Truth Podcast
In this captivating interview, legendary singer-songwriter Ben Folds joins The Sonic Truth’s Chris and Trevor as he delves into his fascinating journey through the music industry. From his unique preferences in audio equipment to his experience recording in the renowned RCA Studio, Folds shares insights that resonate with both artists and fans. Discover how he navigates a top-secret kids’ TV show, explored podcasting, and even his work with the great William Shatner and Henry Rollins. Join us as we explore the mind of this musical genius. 00:00 - Introduction to Ben Folds 03:46 - Gear for kids TV show 07:23 - Listening to a podcast made me miserable at interviews 10:26 - Learning to use equipment again 11:42 - number one customer for a month 17:34 - Vintage pianos and reverb 22:19 - phone in pool 26:44 - Its a pretty good episode 26:57 - Good experience hosting Sing Off on NBC 30:14 - Fun day at work 36:18 - Rock piano with reverb and hammers 37:27 - Tuning using old equipment and intuition 41:11 - Tapes importance in music production 44:17 - Recording in RCA Studio 50:21 - Stock tubes, components 54:43 - William Shatner 56:13 - Bill and Henrys voices cut down 59:37 - Aliens, space missions, and more 01:02:28 - Sign Off Remember to comment, like, and subscribe and hit that bell notification to stay up to date. Follow AudioScape:     / audioscapeaudio     / audioscapeaudio     https://www.audio-scape.com Listen On The Go: https://thesonictruthpodcast.podbean.com Ben Folds: https://www.benfolds.com/   / benfolds      / benfoldstv     / benfolds   Catch Ben out on tour! https://www.benfolds.com/tour • • • • #BenFolds #SonicTruthPodcast #podcasting #musicindustry #audioequipment #RoyalAlbertHall #recordingpiano #analoggear #rca
Inside Audio Innovation: Warren Huart’s Insights on Tech & Industry Shifts | The Sonic Truth Podcast
Mar 29 2024
Inside Audio Innovation: Warren Huart’s Insights on Tech & Industry Shifts | The Sonic Truth Podcast
Immerse yourself in the world of audio mastery with Warren Huart of Produce Like A Pro. Get exclusive insights into groundbreaking audio gear like the MK-609 and delve into the transformative trends of conventions and digital commerce. Experience an episode rich with industry acumen and a twist of humor. Dig deep with The Sonic Truth as they ask Warren the hard hitting questions like The Beatles or Led Zeppelin? Has he seen a ghost? His thoughts on tracking with compression, and so much more! Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of audio innovation and market evolution! 00:00 Cold open and convention talk 10:30 How Did You Get Into Music? 20:00 You don’t need expensive gear 25:20 It’s all about making music 32:36 Intuitive user using outboard gear 39:56 Committing 45:13 Knowing how to wear different hats 51:52 Speed round, off the wall questions 1:03:14 UFO Story and Big Finish Remember to comment, like, and subscribe and hit that bell notification to stay up to date. Follow AudioScape:   / audioscapeaudio     / audioscapeaudio   https://www.audio-scape.com Listen On The Go: https://thesonictruthpodcast.podbean.com Follow Produce Like A Pro: @Producelikeapro https://www.producelikeapro.com   / producelikeapro     / producelikeapro   Follow Warren Huart:   / warrenhuart   https://www.facebook.com/warrenhuartp... https://warrenhuart.com #producelikeapro #thesonictruth #podcast #musicproducer #musicproduction
Do You Want To Go On Tour?
Nov 15 2023
Do You Want To Go On Tour?
This week on The Sonic Truth Chris, Justin, and Trevor chat with singer-songwriter and guitarist of Dashboard Confessional, Armon Jay! We discuss the beginnings, recording his solo albums on his own, how he joined Dashboard Confessional, his setup, and also home renovations! Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to stay up to date with all future podcast episodes! It also helps us hit that algorithm! You can support The Sonic Truth by sharing the episodes. It doesn’t cost you a thing, but would mean everything to us! Follow The Sonic Truth on Instagram!    @thesonictruthpodcast   https://www.instagram.com/thesonictruth/ Need some audio gear in your life? Look no further than AudioScape Engineering Co. https://www.audio-scape.com/ https://www.instagram.com/audioscapea... https://www.facebook.com/audioscapeaudio     / @audioscapeengineeringco     https://soundcloud.com/audioscapeaudio Follow Armon Jay https://www.instagram.com/armonjay https://linktr.ee/armonjay?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=a7c484d4-6620-4dec-8066-cbcb4ec139f9 The List of Gear Used In Tonight's Episode  Audioscape's V1290 Mic Preamp https://www.audio-scape.com/products/... Audioscape's Buss Comp https://www.audio-scape.com/products/... SHURE SM7B https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/... This episode is sponsored by  @AudioScapeEngineeringCo #touring  #recordingstudio #audioengineer #musicproduction #podcast #dashboardconfession #recordingartist
AudioScape’s first-ever plug-in for the XL-305R with developer Eddie Lucciola
Oct 26 2023
AudioScape’s first-ever plug-in for the XL-305R with developer Eddie Lucciola
This week on The Sonic Truth Chris, Justin, and Trevor chat with Kiive Audio’s, Eddie Lucciola. We discuss how he got into making plug-ins, what challenges he’s faced, and his help in making AudioScape’s first-ever plug-in for the XL-305R. This is a real fun one! Sit back. Relax. And enjoy our chat with Eddie. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to stay up to date with all future podcast episodes! It also helps us hit that algorithm! You can support The Sonic Truth by sharing the episodes. It doesn’t cost you a thing, but would mean everything to us! Follow Kiive Audio:https://instagram.com/kiiveaudio (https://instagram.com/kiiveaudio) https://www.kiiveaudio.com/ (https://www.kiiveaudio.com/) Follow The Sonic Truth on Instagram!    @thesonictruthpodcast   https://www.instagram.com/thesonictruth/ Need some audio gear in your life? Look no further than AudioScape Engineering Co. https://www.audio-scape.com/ https://www.instagram.com/audioscapea... https://www.facebook.com/audioscapeaudio     / @audioscapeengineeringco     https://soundcloud.com/audioscapeaudio The List of Gear Used In Tonight's Episode  Audioscape's V1290 Mic Preamp https://www.audio-scape.com/products/... Audioscape's Buss Comp https://www.audio-scape.com/products/... SHURE SM7B https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/... This episode is sponsored by  @AudioScapeEngineeringCo   #audioengineering  #recordingstudio #audioengineer #musicproduction #podcast #kiiveaudio #plugin #developer
Dont Sign The Deal | With Jacob Stillman
Oct 8 2023
Dont Sign The Deal | With Jacob Stillman
This week on The Sonic Truth Chris, Justin, and Trevor chat with elder emo and full time music guy, Jacob Stillman. You may know Jacob as (just) Stillman. Jacob has been making music professionally since he was 12 years old. Got signed at 16, left the industry at 19, and then got back to it at 25. We talk about everything with him, from his love for pop-punk, playing bass, recording gear, finding his voice, and really where his love for it all comes from and what inspires him. So sit back, relax, and listen to this musician turned barista turned musician again with our lovely chat with… Stillman. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to stay up to date with all future podcast episodes! It also helps us hit that algorithm! You can support The Sonic Truth by sharing the episodes. It doesn’t cost you a thing, but would mean everything to us! Follow Stillman https://www.instagram.com/stillman/ https://www.youtube.com/@StillmanMusic open.spotify.com/artist/7oiurd2k5JbvCNjP3PWKTH music.apple.com/us/artist/stillman/1408861287 Book Stillman on songfinch: https://www.songfinch.com/artists/8176 Follow The Sonic Truth on Instagram!    @thesonictruthpodcast   https://www.instagram.com/thesonictruth/ Need some audio gear in your life? Look no further than AudioScape Engineering Co. https://www.audio-scape.com/ https://www.instagram.com/audioscapea... https://www.facebook.com/audioscapeaudio     / @audioscapeengineeringco     https://soundcloud.com/audioscapeaudio Stillman used a V4 gen2  Multi-Pattern FET Condenser Microphone from Vanguard Audio Labs for this recording. https://www.vanguardaudiolabs.com/products/v4-multi-pattern-fet-condenser/ The List of Gear Used In Tonight's Episode  Audioscape's V1290 Mic Preamp https://www.audio-scape.com/products/... Audioscape's Buss Comp https://www.audio-scape.com/products/... SHURE SM7B https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/... This episode is sponsored by  @AudioScapeEngineeringCo   #audioengineering  #recordingstudio #audioengineer #musicproduction #podcast #stillman #singer #singersongwriter #recordingartist
No Soundchecks, See ya At The Gig!
Oct 1 2023
No Soundchecks, See ya At The Gig!
This week on The Sonic Truth Chris and Justin chat with AudioScape Artist and drummer, Brian Dunne. You may know Brian’s work as the drummer of Hall & Oats, Live From Daryl’s House, Cafe Wha (Funk Night), and he’s the owner of “Back of the Bus Recording” Remote Drum Tracks. We get into his background and how everything came to be. His drumming style (no polka), Daryl’s House, his gear in and out of the studio, and even some crazy touring stories! Note: There is a slight delay during this episode, so please excuse the technical difficulties. Damn wifi can be tricky. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to stay up to date with all future podcast episodes! It also helps us hit that algorithm! Follow The Sonic Truth.    @thesonictruthpodcast   https://www.instagram.com/thesonictruth/ Need some audio gear in your life? Look no further than AudioScape Engineering Co. https://www.audio-scape.com/ https://www.instagram.com/audioscapea... https://www.facebook.com/audioscapeaudio     / @audioscapeengineeringco     https://soundcloud.com/audioscapeaudio Follow Brian Dunne https://www.briandunnedrums.com https://www.instagram.com/briandunnedrums/ Live From Daryl’s house https://www.livefromdarylshouse.com https://www.instagram.com/livefromdarylshousecom/   The List of Gear Used In Tonight's Episode  Audioscape's V1290 Mic Preamp https://www.audio-scape.com/products/... Audioscape's Buss Comp https://www.audio-scape.com/products/... SHURE SM7B https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/... This episode is sponsored by  @AudioScapeEngineeringCo   #audioengineering  #recordingstudio #audioengineer #musicproduction #podcast #briandunne #hallandoats #livefromdarylshouse #drums #drummer
Microphones and Shop Talk with Derek Bargaerh from Vanguard Audio Labs
Sep 24 2023
Microphones and Shop Talk with Derek Bargaerh from Vanguard Audio Labs
This week on The Sonic Truth Chris, Justin, and Trevor chat with professional meme maker and microphone creator, Derek Bargaehr. Derek is the owner of Vanguard Audio Labs, and they’re gearing up to release their highly anticipated, V24. Chris and Derek go back and forth on the relationship AudioScape and Vanguard have with one another, microphone development, and really the overall process to running a company in 2023. Things are quirky and fun in this episode! Give it a watch/listen! Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to stay up to date with all future podcast episodes! It also helps us hit that algorithm! Follow The Sonic Truth.    @thesonictruthpodcast   https://www.instagram.com/thesonictruth/ Need some audio gear in your life? Look no further than AudioScape Engineering Co. https://www.audio-scape.com/ https://www.instagram.com/audioscapea... https://www.facebook.com/audioscapeaudio     / @audioscapeengineeringco     https://soundcloud.com/audioscapeaudio The List of Gear Used In Tonight's Episode  Audioscape's V1290 Mic Preamp https://www.audio-scape.com/products/... Audioscape's Buss Comp https://www.audio-scape.com/products/... SHURE SM7B https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/... This episode is sponsored by  @AudioScapeEngineeringCo   #audioengineering  #recordingstudio #audioengineer #musicproduction #podcast #mannynieto #suplexaudio #producelikeapro #mannysmiclocker
Brothers From Another Mother with Manny Nieto
Sep 17 2023
Brothers From Another Mother with Manny Nieto
This week on The Sonic Truth Chris, Justin, and Trevor chat with producer, composer, musician, and just all around great guy, Manny Nieto. You may know Manny from his work with Produce Like A Pro, Manny’s Mic Locker, Circle Jerks, The Breeders, Mars Volta, the Chavez Ravine, distortion Felix, voice on tape. Manny has been in the business for 25 years recording independent artists worldwide.. We get into his background, his luxury lifestyle,  microphones, gear, and his all around ethos. Manny is a great friend to AudioScape, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him on! Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to stay up to date with all future podcast episodes! It also helps us hit that algorithm! Follow The Sonic Truth.    @thesonictruthpodcast   https://www.instagram.com/thesonictruth/ Need some audio gear in your life? Look no further than AudioScape Engineering Co. https://www.audio-scape.com/ https://www.instagram.com/audioscapea... https://www.facebook.com/audioscapeaudio     / @audioscapeengineeringco     https://soundcloud.com/audioscapeaudio Follow Manny Nieto https://www.instagram.com/mannysmiclocker/ https://www.youtube.com/@mannysmiclocker Checkout Manny’s Junk! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeRPa_FdAf8 The List of Gear Used In Tonight's Episode  Audioscape's V1290 Mic Preamp https://www.audio-scape.com/products/... Audioscape's Buss Comp https://www.audio-scape.com/products/... SHURE SM7B https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/... This episode is sponsored by  @AudioScapeEngineeringCo   #audioengineering  #recordingstudio #audioengineer #musicproduction #podcast #mannynieto #suplexaudio #producelikeapro #mannysmiclocker
Conversation Is The Greatest Teacher
Aug 27 2023
Conversation Is The Greatest Teacher
We’re back! After a chaotic few months behind the scenes, The Sonic Truth Crew has returned! This week Chris, Justin, and Trevor chat with Devvon Terrell, whom you may know from HelpMeDevvon and the podcast, AudioNerds. Devvon is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. We cover everything from getting started in music and how it all came about, to production style, and workflow, and we even get a little crazy! Go check out Devvon’s channel and check out the AudioNerds Podcast! Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to stay up to date with all future podcast episodes! It also helps us hit that algorithm! Head over to https://helpmedevvon.com/ for all of Devvon’s presets, sound packs, and even his own plugin! https://www.youtube.com/@HelpMeDevvon https://www.instagram.com/helpmedevvon https://www.twitch.tv/helpmedevvon Follow The Sonic Truth. https://www.youtube.com/@TheSonicTruthPodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesonictruth/ Need some audio gear in your life? Look no further than AudioScape Engineering Co. https://www.audio-scape.com/ https://www.instagram.com/audioscapeaudio/ https://www.facebook.com/audioscapeaudio https://www.youtube.com/audioscapeengineeringco https://soundcloud.com/audioscapeaudio The List of Gear Used In Tonight's Episode  Audioscape's V1290 Mic Preamp https://www.audio-scape.com/products/v1290 Audioscape's Buss Comp https://www.audio-scape.com/products/busscomp SHURE SM7B https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7b This episode is sponsored by  @AudioScapeEngineeringCo   #audioengineering  #recordingstudio #audioengineer
Where did the job of an assistant audio engineer go?
Feb 18 2023
Where did the job of an assistant audio engineer go?
James Forbes, Mastering Engineer from Clear Track Studios in Tampa, stops by The Sonic Truth to discuss audio mentorship programs, the importance of an assistant engineer, and everything from CLASP technology to working at Full Sail and all the toys Clear Track studios have in their arsenal.  Welcome to Audioscape's Official Podcast, The Sonic Truth! With the Sonic Truth Podcast, you'll hear the opinions and insights of recording industry professionals on everything vintage pro audio and beyond. There are a number of tips and tricks shared about the audio and music industry careers of these individuals, along with a few chuckles and disputes regarding the preferred audio gear of choice. The podcast not only features interviews with top engineers, producers, musicians, and educators, but it also features gear demos, live performances, and all the pro audio stuff your heart desires. 00:00 Intro 01:49 Philadelphia 6:45 The CLASP 8:30 Clear Track Studios 16:21 How to Become an Asst. Engineer 20:19 Full Sail Memories 25:26 Art of Sound Recording Connect with James Forbes and Clear Track Studios https://vortexmusicproductions.com/ https://www.instagram.com/vortexmusic1/ https://www.cleartrackstudios.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cleartrackstudios/ Connect With Audioscape and The Sonic Truth @AudioScape Engineering Co.   https://www.audio-scape.com/ https://www.instagram.com/audioscapeaudio/ https://www.instagram.com/thesonictruth/ The List of Gear Used In Tonight's Episode  Audioscape's V1290 Mic Preamp https://www.audio-scape.com/products/v1290 Audioscape's Buss Comp https://www.audio-scape.com/products/busscomp SHURE SM7B https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7b This episode is sponsored by  @AudioScapeEngineeringCo   #audioengineering   #recordingstudio #audioengineer
The Return
Feb 4 2023
The Return
Larry Mitchell is back! This week Larry swings by The Sonic Truth to catch up with Trevor. Everything from conventions, Steve Vai, writing, recording, analog gear, Stewart Copeland, you name it! Larry also creeps us out with a ghost story! Check out Larry’s website and social media to stay up-to-date with everything. 00:00 Catching Up & Convention Talk 02:23 All Things Steve Vai 08:50 Structure and Controlled Chaos 12:26 Writing & Recording 22:51 Analog Love 24:50 Tips For Solo Acts & Writing 38:13 Live Performance Tease & Self Promo 39:38 Let’s Get Spooky! See You At NAMM! Welcome to Audioscape's Official Podcast, The Sonic Truth! With the Sonic Truth Podcast, you'll hear the opinions and insights of recording industry professionals on everything vintage pro audio and beyond. There are a number of tips and tricks shared about the audio and music industry careers of these individuals, along with a few chuckles and disputes regarding the preferred audio gear of choice. The podcast not only features interviews with top engineers, producers, musicians, and educators, but it also features gear demos, live performances, and all the pro audio stuff your heart desires. Connect With Audioscape @AudioScape Engineering Co.   https://www.audio-scape.com/ https://www.instagram.com/audioscapeaudio/ The List of Gear Used In Tonight's Episode  Audioscape's V1290 Mic Preamp https://www.audio-scape.com/products/v1290 Audioscape's Buss Comp https://www.audio-scape.com/products/busscomp SHURE SM7B https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7b This episode is sponsored by  @AudioScapeEngineeringCo   #audioengineer #podcasting #recordingstudio