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RECORDING MAGAZINE JULY

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REvIEws
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FEATuREs
24 Recording Electric Guitars.
We get more questions about this topic than possibly any other, and it’s always good to revisit the basics in order to capture the best possible tones.
BY MICHAEL SCHULZE

Zoom G3 and G5.
A familiar pedalboard design combines with rich effects modeling and USB audio interfacing, with the option of extensive foot control and a real tube.
REVIEWS BY MIKE METLAY

Radial Engineering ProRMP and Reamp JCR Passive Reampers and X-AMP, JDX, and Tank Driver 500-Series Modules.
Studio guitarists rejoice—check out these three different kinds of reamplification, sweet cabinet modeling, and a practical way to add spring reverb directly to your studio tracks.
REVIEWS BY PAUL VNUK JR.

Hybrid Analog/Digital Recording.
Is it possible to meld the clean editing and flexibility of digital recording with the lush sound of analog tape? You bet it is, and it’s neither difficult nor costly. Learn how!
BY GEOFF GRAY

Recording Fundamentals. Chapter 7: The Music Production Process— An Overview from A to Z.
From basic song ideas to a product in the public’s hands, here’s what the modern workflow of the recording musician looks like.
BY ERIC FERGUSON

Plug-in Outlet.
McDSP’s FutzBox provides a fascinating palette of sound-mangling options.
REVIEW BY MIKE METLAY

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Reamping—Your Second Bite At The Apple.
How would you take guitar tracks out of your DAW and send them back to your amp... and why would you want to?
BY PAUL VNUK JR.

Chandler Limited Germ 500 MkII, Little Devil Preamp, Germanium Drive, and Little Devil Colored Boost.
Thick Germanium tone or that Little Devil splash of color—in 500-Series modules or guitar stompboxes, take your choice.
REVIEWS BY PAUL VNUK JR. AND ALLEN GOODMAN

Stereo Microphone Techniques.
Add space and realism to your recordings by capturing the space you’re recording.
BY MICHAEL SCHULZE

Korg Pandora mini.
Diverse and inspiring tone in a guitar processor that tucks in a shirt pocket.
REVIEW BY MIKE METLAY

Scott Petito on Guitar Recording.
Handy tips for recording both electric and acoustic guitars from a well-established engineer/producer.
BY SCOTT PETITO

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Sneak Preview: Fender Mustang Floor.
The first-ever digital multieffect pedal with the Fender name arrived as we were going to press; here’s a quick look at what to expect.
PREVIEW BY MIKE METLAY

INTERvIEws
12 Recording Frank Gambale’s Soulmine.
The legendary guitarist’s new album has his handiwork not only as a player but as a recording musician and producer. We glean lots of worthwhile recording tricks from Frank and from engineer Robert M. Biles.
INTERVIEWS BY BETO HALE

Apogee MiC and JAM.
Whether you’re singing or playing guitar, these interfaces get your sounds into your Mac or iOS device in style.

REVIEWS BY BETO HALE

REGuLARs
4 Fade In. Talkback. Fast Forward. Readers’ Tapes.
BY MARTY PETERS

CELEBRATING

Little Labs Redeye 3D.
Is it a passive DI box, an active DI with cool tone-shaping features, or a reamplification box? All of the above... and not just one at a time!
REVIEW BY PAUL VNUK JR.

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Telefunken Elektroakustik M80 and M81 Dynamic Microphones.
From vocals to guitar amps and drums, these two classy mics show there are still great new sounds to be had from dynamics.
REVIEWS BY PAUL VNUK JR.

Fade Out.
Recording Acoustic Guitars: An Audiophile’s Approach.
GUEST EDITORIAL BY MARK WALDREP

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