Analog recording is easy, fun and exciting! Over a two-day workshop, we'll dispel the myths and misconceptions of analog recording by creating a relaxed, fun atmosphere for recording enthusiasts to learn about the wide world of analog. We will then apply basic and advanced analog recording techniques in a real world session setting at a pace designed for learning.
Today?s DAWs were born from analog recording techniques- the similarities between analog and digital systems will be explained and examined in hopes of giving you a better understanding of the recording process as a whole.
We'll be limiting the number of attendees to 12 to keep this very hands on and interactive.
Day 1 will cover:
Basic signal flow of Welcome To 1979
Analog tape machine fundamentals
Analog reverbs explained and demonstrated (chambers, plates, springs, delays)
Tape machine alignment introduction & overview (what/when/why/elevated levels)
Mixing basics (using a 2" tape of previously recorded tracks)
Setup for recording session on Day 2
Day 2 will involve:
Recording a band in the studio + implementing tons of analog tips & tricks
Doing analog punches
Doing analog comping of tracks
Discuss similarities between digital and analog methods
Discuss differences between digital and analog methods
How to apply what you've learned in the analog world to your setup
Documentation!
Lunch will be provided each day, the cost of the entire workshop is a modest $200.
A special "Day 3" will be offered to 4 people that will be a full-tilt analog alignment day where alignment techniques (repro, sync, record, bias and even head alignment) will be thoroughly explained and demonstrated. Then each person will align a machine from top to bottom. Day 3 is an additional $200.
Email me at cym@mindspring.com with any questions, and for more information. You can learn more about Welcome To 1979 at www.welcometo1979.com
Thanks!
Chris Mara
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