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Reviews
RECORDING April 2022 Contents
Features
10 LEWITT: LCT 1040 Ultimate
microphone system
Blendable solid state and tube tones, complete
with remote control
REVIEW BY PAUL VNUK JR.
20 Focusrite: Scarlett Solo & Scarlett
18i20 3rd Gen USB Audio Interfaces /
Hitmaker Expansion Bundle
Explore both ends of the Scarlett spectrum,
now shipping with an outstanding collection of
software
REVIEW BY JOHN CZERWINSKI
30 Royer Labs: dBooster2 Dual
In-Line Signal Booster & DI
A pair of passive mic boosters and a twochannel
DI, all in one box
REVIEW BY PAUL VNUK JR.
32 Soundware Showcase:
Spitfire Audio: Cinematic Frozen Strings
A dazzling, atmospheric, and highly specific set
of bowed string articulations
REVIEW BY JOHN CZERWINSKI
54 PreSonus: Revelator USB mic
This USB-C mic features onboard mixing and
an extensive software bundle
REVIEW BY BILL STUNT
60 Ashun Sound Machines:
Hydrasynth Explorer
Polyphonic aftertouch, unique wave morphing
and stellar FX, in a stunningly affordable and
portable package
REVIEW BY PAUL VNUK JR.
62 Antelope Audio: Zen Q Synergy Core
Top-notch sound, clocking and DSP, in a robust
portable interface
REVIEW BY ALEX HAWLEY
Interviews
44 Plugin Outlet:
NUGEN Audio: Paragon ST
A music production-focused edition of a unique
convolution reverb
REVIEW BY BILL STUNT
46 Heritage Audio:
MOTORCITY EQualizer
A mythical seven-band passive equalizer, reborn!
REVIEW BY PAUL VNUK JR.
52 Apogee: Duet 3 & Duet 3 Dock
The third generation of this high-end twochannel
interface gets onboard DSP and a new
place to moor
REVIEW BY DAVID BLASCOE
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6 RECORDING April 2022
14 Vocal Production with
Andrew Bolooki
Noted vocal producer Andrew Bolooki (Post
Malone, The Weeknd, Linkin Park, Lil Nas X)
takes us deep into the fine art and craft of
modern vocal production.
INTERVIEW BY PAUL VNUK JR.
34 Living in the song:
The Wolf Bros. Live in Colorado
Live in Colorado documents the highlights
of a two-night stand at the famed Red Rocks
Amphitheater by Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros. A
living legacy of modern American music, Bobby
shares his feelings on technology, guitar tone,
and most of all, inhabiting the song! We also
sat down with another legend, famed producer
Don Was, who played a huge upright bass in
the ten-piece band and subsequently produced
the record.
INTERVIEW BY PAUL VNUK JR.
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56 Inside the Studio with Mark
Hornsby: Doing What It Takes For
The Song To Survive
Mark shares his thoughts on miking, orchestration,
and song interpretation for the singer / songwriter,
along with a reminder to get it in writing.
Regulars
4 Fade In
8 Fast Forward
64 Readers' Tracks
BY MARTY PETERS
70 Ad Index
72 Share the Creativity: Getting Into
Co-writing
GUEST EDITORIAL BY AARON J. TRUMM
Cover photo of The Wolf
Bros. live at Red Rocks,
Colorado by Laura Kelly
24 Session Log: Claudia Acuña at
EastSide Sound
In this month's Session Log, producer Marc
Urselli discusses the details of tracking
multiple duets with singer Claudia Acuña
alongside guitar, piano, bass, and violin.
BY MARC URSELLI
48 Inside the Box with Joe Albano:
Tips and Techniques for Singers and
Songwriters
In this installment of our monthly DAW-focused
column, Joe offers tips and techniques for
recording, organizing, and editing parts to
make your songs the best they can be.
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