Gearwire Crosstalk

THE SUBMISSION PERIOD FOR THE FIRST EVER CROSSTALK BLACK-METAL RIFF-OFF HAS ENDED.

IT IS NOW UP TO YOU TO DETERMINE THE VICTOR.

VOTE NOW, OR FOREVER REST IN PEACE!!!!

 

So many things get better with age -- cheese, wine, George Clooney -- but did that Ibanez Blazer Bass really attain some magical quality once it hit the two-decade mark? Crosstalk discusses the liberal use of the "vintage" tag and its implications.  

Crosstalk has dealt with amp modeling to an almost ludicrous extent, but that didn't stop the Crosstalk gang from diving into it again. The difference is, this time they're responding to Devo's Bob Mothersbaugh.  

April 24th to be exact, meaning you've still got time to conceive of and record your 30-seconds of dark-glory. If you don't submit your riff, the face-painted man will bludgeon you with that mace-looking-thing (disclaimer: it's probably a prop).  

Guess what, troglodytes . . . we're getting entries. That's right, our Black Metal Riff Off is in full swing, and the competition's already blistering.  

In Episode 41 of Crosstalk, Bill almost strangles Britton for excessive use of a vocoder, Musikmesse proves once again to be the greatest show on Earth and the guys finally get to talk about custom analog synths.  

What, did you think we were kidding? We're holding a Black-Metal Riff-Off, as mentioned in episodes 40 and 41 of Crosstalk. We haven't received any entries yet; are you scared? Of the metal? Or are you afraid of looking like a n00b in the face of Henry's chops? What to know more? Read on. . .  

When some people hear the term "low fidelity" they think "opposite of what I want to hear." And yet, there's a whole movement in modern recording that's dedicated to the "intimacy" inherent in recordings made with a $5 microphone and a My First Sony cassette recorder.  

For our 39th Installment of Crosstalk, Bill, Henry and Owen start a support group: Home Recordists Anonymous. Oh, woe are the members of HRA, forever seeking the balance between quality and afford-ability, wading through the deluge of information as to what is needed and what is not, doing battle with retail sales men and erstwhile performers alike. Hear their tale, and weep, for you are one of them!  

Crosstalk comes back from NAMM in audio format where Bill Holland, Owen O'Malley, and special guest Liz McLean Knight share their thoughts on Winter NAMM 2008.  

Crosstalk 36 says goodbye to Drew Krag, who parted ways with Crosstalk to pursue other venues, and though he will be missed, we welcome guitar tech Henry Bianco to the team. Big number 36 also takes a look at vocal harmonization with the Digitech Vocalist Live 4 and discusses more vocal effects.  

The last segment of Crosstalk 36 features some good old viewer mail. Bill, Britton, and Henry answer some recording questions dealing with mic preamps, guitar pickups, and more.  

After hearing the DigiTech Vocalist Live 4 in sweet, man-on-microphone action, the Crosstalk crew reacts to the sound. From there, they veer off into AutoTune tales and the sound of "poo in a bucket."  

When the Crosstalk gang found out that J. Irving-Giles just picked up a Vocalist Live 4, they interrupted his open mic night practice session to tweak around with the parameters on the unit as he was prepping for the biggest show of his career.  

Join host Bill Holland, snark Britton Wetherald, and new guitar tech Henry Bianco on Crosstalk 36 for some brutal reality podcasting. Get to know Henry, and find out what happened to Drew Krag. Plus, the Crosstalk gang talks about the what's going on in the gear world including the release of the Gibson Robot Guitar and Bill's latest looks into Propellerhead Reason 4.  

Crosstalk 35 is here in its entirety, and Bill, Britton, and Drew expand upon their Crosstalk 34 musings on modeling and go beyond.

Crosstalk 34 saw some not-so-nice things being said about amp modeling software,...  

Britton, Bill, and Drew talk some more about digital effects -- surprisingly without any blood shed. The trio discuss how digital effects can be a great starting point if you know how to use them.

Whether you're...  

The Crosstalk Crew moves into a discussion about ear fatigue and monitoring. It's important to note that ear fatigue will distort your perception of the mix just as limiting your monitoring options will.

Check...  

As a PSA, Britton advises not to mix until you're done tracking. Whereas EQing a recorded guitar is best saved until you know where the guitar should sit in your mix, amp modeling allows you to do the same thing with your...  

Crosstalk is back again, continuing the discussion on amp modeling. Not to worry, though, digital junkies -- last episode the Crosstalk gang expressed their preference for analog methods, but this segment features advice...  

Crosstalk is back in its entirety, and this is your chance to meet the new lineup consisting of host Bill Holland, Drew Krag, and Britton Wetherald. The trio will be back every week for more scholarly discussion, ponderous...  

Crosstalk 34 wraps up with a very heated assault on amp modeling. You'll never believe who throws darts at whom.

Get the final verdict on what, if any, place the Crosstalk gang decides amp modeling has in recording....  

The Crosstalk Swimsuit Edition and virtual amplification both prove one thing: pro recording and modeling don't have much crossover. Drew Krag discusses how he utilizes Native Instruments Guitar Rig 3 in his studio setup.

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It's getting easier and easier to record music onto your computer -- so easy that almost anyone can do it. But studio engineers shouldn't sweat. As Bill, Britton, and Drew discuss, digital devices like USB guitars still...  

When was the last time you saw a new Crosstalk up around here? Yes, it's true, the program had to go back into development for a while but we are proud to announce that after a very long hiatus, Gearwire Crosstalk is BACK.

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Crosstalk 33 C can now be viewed in all it's glory. In this full, complete, unabridged version, Mike and the guys talk about vocal recording, guitar doubling, and other tips surrounding studio recording.

Again,...  

Wrapping Up Crosstalk 33 C is the final advice from Mike and the guys on vocal layering and recording techniques. It's a well-known fact that professional recordings double and often triple the vocals and guitars, but...  

Crosstalk 33 C Part Three Brings out the truth about Mike Payne's side project. If you thought there were too many guitarists in progressive rock bands, watch out. After that, the guys talk about doubling up recordings...  

The Crosstalk 33 extravaganza continues, this time with section C. In this segment, Mike, Drew, and Britton talk vocals. Specifically, they talk about recording vocals and how to mic them.

There is always the...  

It's that time again for Crosstalk. In Crosstalk 33 C, the guys talk about why and when you should isolate your vocals in recording. Using basic sound principles, they go over quick and easy ways to make your recordings...