EQ Magazine - September 2008 - (Page 2) SEPTEMBER 08 TECHNIQUES 30 32 CONTENTS 34 36 GUITAR TRAX Billy Zoom of the Classic Punk Band X on Finding Your Six-String Style in the Studio BASS MANAGEMENT Mike Gordon of Phish Shares His Self-Production Strategies KEY ISSUES Software Tips for Leslie Simulations DRUM HEADS Cryptopsy’s Flo Mounier on Tracking Death Metal Drums VOCAL CORDS Mic Preamp Basics MIX BUS Rodney Atkins and Taking the Country Road to a Great Mix 38 40 REVIEWS 50 22 62 FEATURES 16 FREAK FOLK A look at the unorthodox recording practices of the new breed of bohemian musicians, featuring Devendra Banhart, Grizzly Bear, Midlake, The Valerie Project, and A Fine Frenzy. TODD RUNDGREN The godfather of DIY record production talks gear, techniques, and explains the philosophy behind his 40-year-long musical career. PORTABLE RECORDER SHOWDOWN A showdown of the best new USB mics—complete with practical info on making your USB bus work for you in the studio. BONUS! 10 More Ways to Use Your Portable Recorder. 64 PORTABLE RECORDER SHOWDOWN: Korg MR-1, Edirol R-09HR, M-Audio MicroTrack II, Zoom H2, TASCAM DR-1, Yamaha Pocketrack 2G, Olympus LS-10, Sony PCM-D50, American Audio Pocket Record, + Essential Accessories! GADGETS AND GOODIES: PreSonus Monitor Station, Aphex Model 454 HeadPod, Aviom Personal Mixing System SOUNDS: Big Fish Audio: Nu Metal City V2, Sony: Underground—UK House and Electro, Equipped Music: Premier Beats POWER APP ALLEY 46 48 SONY ACID 6 ABLETON LIVE 7 22 DEPARTMENTS 4 6 8 44 72 TALK BOX SOUNDING BOARD PUNCH IN: The Kooks, Matmos, Peking Punk, and The Wedding Present CHEAT SHEET: Modulation Effects ROOM WITH A VU: Deva Productions, Lafayette, CA 50 Jay Blakesberg/Retna Ltd. Cover image by Ian Dickson/Sunshine/Retna Ltd.
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