Analog Bias

In this episode: Lou Reed Distribution channels for your independent music Links of note: Lou Reed Walk on the Wild Side Transformer Pale Blue Eyes The Velvet Underground The Beatles Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 2014 Nirvana Hall and Oates Keep the Things You Forgot: An Elliott Smith Oral History Miss Misery My … Continue reading 013: “It Sounded Like Halloween”

In this episode: Mastered for iTunes Keith doesn’t care for Arcade Fire Links of note: Mastered for iTunes Arcade Fire – Reflektor Pearl Jam – Lightning Bolt Brendan O’Brien Saves the Day – Under the Boards Queens of the Stone Age – …Like Clockwork Tunecore – Sell Your Music Online ReplayGain SoundCheck Winamp Winamp’s woes: … Continue reading 012: Winamp Classic

In this episode: Why you should have your music mastered Buckethead Links of note: Mint Julep Kentucky Derby Buckethead Power Ranges Theme The Mighty RAW Belikos Slate VBC iOS 7 iCloud Backups iTunes: About iOS backups Heartbreaker Californication Vladimir Meller Digital Domain – Honor Roll Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science This Is How … Continue reading 011: Unbearably Loud

In this episode: We walk Keith through the process of updating the metadata in his iTunes library We still don’t discuss managing expectations Links of note: MusicBrainz Picard @jeffvautin @keithreed

In this episode: Pro Tools 11 or Logic Pro X? Keith really, really hates The Doors Links of note: Logic Pro X Pro Tools 11 The Doors @jeffvautin @keithreed

In this episode: Keith loves vinyl. Jeff isn’t convinced. Links of note: The Beatles – 1 (Vinyl) The Beatles – 1 (iTunes) @jeffvautin @keithreed

In this episode: Keith gets an amazing present We examine the pros and cons of buying an interface that will connect with both an iOS device and a Mac Links of note: Apogee One for iPad and Mac Focusrite iTrack Solo Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Apogee Duet Garageband for iOS Audiobus Funkbox Drum Machine @analogbias @jeffvautin … Continue reading 007: “Completely Blown Out Of The Water!”

In this episode: No drinking! A survey of the use of computers in live music Links of note: Quiztones Jason Corey’s Book Ambrosia Soundboard Hover – A really simple place to buy a domain name keithreed.com Ableton Live Apple Logic Mainstage Digital Performer Pro Tools Max/MSP Fennesz ppooll MIDI Sweetwater MIDI Controller Buying Guide Roland … Continue reading 006: A Sobering Experience

In this episode: Keith gives Jeff a hard time about getting a haircut Keith started a new job Jeff spent too much time cleaning up the Philip Glass and Dinosaur Jr. metadata in his iTunes library Links of note: Margarita Simple Syrup Jack Daniels – Old No. 7 Musicbrainz Picard @jeffvautin @keithreed

In this episode: Corrections! Haircuts Music making iOS, including Audiobus, Jack for iOS, Core MIDI and Virtual MIDI “If you want to really hurt you parents, and you don’t have the nerve to be gay, the least you can do is go into the arts. I’m not kidding. The arts are not a way to … Continue reading 004: “The Arts are not a Way to Make a Living”

In this episode: It’s movie night. We watch Sound City. We discuss our perception of Dave Grohl’s feelings about analog tape. Links of note: Sound City Foo Fighters: Back and Forth Junior Mints Sour Patch Kids Swedish Fish Milk Duds Jim Beam Jack Daniels Cloudmir Metallica: Behind the Music Rick Rubin Californication St. Anger Damn … Continue reading 003: It Must Be Nice To Be Dave Grohl

In this episode: How we deal with making the time and space to be creative. Links of note: Campari Jim Beam – Original @jeffvautin @keithreed

In this episode: Who are we? What are we talking about (technology, creativity) How can Keith get decent sound into his computer? Links of note: Balcones “Brimstone” Jim Beam – Original Rhodes Mark I SM-58 SM-57 On Stage Stands MS7701 Tripod Boom Microphone Stand GLS Audio 25 foot Mic Cable Patch Cords – XLR Male … Continue reading 001: Keith Needs Help