Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Support Sound Design Live on Patreon. In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with Kenneth 'Pooch' Van Druten, the FOH sound engineer for Linkin Park, Alice and Chains, Kid Rock, and System of a Down. We discuss: How Van Druten got his first job in audio. The number one skill that gets him in the door for every job. The value of microphone placement. Why speaker coverage is important beyond anything else. How to set gates using … [Read more...]
Mixing The Biggest Festivals In Europe with Dave Swallow
Subscribe on iTunes or SoundCloud. In this episode of Sound Design Live I interview Dave Swallow, the author of Live Audio: The Art Of Mixing A Show, about how he went from being the in-house sound engineer at a local music venue to mixing at the biggest festivals in Europe. We also discuss why graphic EQs are rubbish, time-aligning stage monitors for better vocal intelligibility, why lead singers use more than one stage monitor, how performers communicate with sound technicians, avoiding … [Read more...]
Behind Moldover’s Kickstarter Success
Subscribe on iTunes or SoundCloud. In this episode of Sound Design Live, I talk with musician and electronic instrument maker Moldover about the Kickstarter campaign for his new album. Moldover shares the mistakes he made with his first album and the important changes he is making this time around. We also discuss the new hardware he's working on, in-ear monitors, and the importance of tragedy in art. [quote … [Read more...]
Turning Technology Into Performance
Subscribe on iTunes or SoundCloud. In this episode of Sound Design Live Podcast I talk with musician, synth expert, and social media addict Mark Mosher about creating compelling live performances with electronic music, music instrument technology, and how he gained thousands of twitter followers. Details from the podcast: Mark's Blog for electronic musicians, twitter feed, and Facebook page Discography: Reboot (2009), I Hear Your Signals (2010) Shows Photo & … [Read more...]