Mix Engineer Michael Brauer | Brauerizing Through the Decades

Michael Brauer is known for his set of multi-bus compression techniques (a.k.a. Brauerizing) to drive more emotion and low-end into a song. We talked with him about how he developed this methodology, the changes he’s seen over his career, and why it is important to always keep evolving. › Learn More

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Producer Neal Cappellino on Vocal Production

20 Nov 2019

Neal Cappellino is known for his masterful vocal production with Nashville’s biggest artists. We chatted with him about what he does to get a great vocal performance from an artist.
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Producer Joe Chiccarelli | In Search of the Perfect Record

06 Nov 2019

Producer Joe Chiccarelli spoke with us about albums he's made, how he got started, and what a recording studio brings to the sound of a record.

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Larry Crane on Tape Op Magazine, Elliott Smith, and Jackpot! Recording Studio

29 Oct 2019

Larry Crane, Tape Op Magazine's founder and editor, discusses the origin of the publication, as well as his work as Jackpot! Recording Studio owner...
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DRUM & LACE Discusses Field Recordings & Live Rig

27 Aug 2019

We spoke with Italian composer, sound artist and performer Sofia Hultquist (Drum & Lace) about her love of field recording, the involved pedal rig...
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Kim Bjorn of Bjooks

30 Jul 2019

We caught up with author Kim Bjorn (Patch & Tweak, Push Turn Move) at Moogfest 2019 for a discussion about how he amassed such a deep knowledge of...
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Suzi Analogue Reflects On Electronic Music & Human Connection

30 Jul 2019

We caught up with multimedia artist Suzi Analogue about her gear, her record label Never Normal Records, and her artistic philosophies.
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Ben Provest Talks Collaboration & Growth

29 Jul 2019

We chat with guitarist/composer Ben Provest about his background, how listening to Rubber Soul led to an impromptu writing session, and his...
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Korg Sound Designer Jack Hotop: The Man of a Thousand Synth Voices

14 Jun 2019

Meet this pioneer of music synthesis whose PolySix tweaks landed him a decades-long sound-designer career at Korg.
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Running Sound for a Festival with Front of House Engineer E. Wayne Sowder

29 May 2019

Running sound for a festival can be very different than a regular show. Check out our interview with FOH engineer Wayne Sowder for some tips on...
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Recording Dream Theater's "Distance Over Time"

11 May 2019

We speak to Dream Theater recording engineer Jimmy Meslin about his early years working with the band as well as the sessions, recording techniques...
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Courtney Barnett Discusses Songwriting, Gigging, Gear and More

19 Nov 2018

We recently sat with singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett to discuss her growth as an artist, playing gigs and the gear that inspires her.

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From heavy-metal bangers to country twangers to EDM mix wizards, The Hub gets up close and personal with musicians from every significant genre. We ask probing questions about their gear, their inspiration, their strategies in carving out a distinctive sound and style. We skip the fluff in seeking their perspectives about what it takes to launch and sustain a life in music. You’ll find interviews with major recording and performing artists and bands as well as profiles of new, emerging acts. Count on The Hub’s exclusive Artist Interviews for the inspiration and gear intelligence you need to make your own musical aspirations a reality.