Monthly Archives: May 2012

SPARS spotlights Web design and hosting company, JazzCorner

By Paul Christensen, on May 31, 2012

Over two years ago when SPARS decided to redesign their web presence, the 33 year old recording association had the good fortune to be introduced to Lois Gilbert and Bryan Davis with JazzCorner. Lois and Bryan worked with SPARS to … Continue reading →

SPARS member Welcome to 1979 announces dates for Tape Camp in Chicago at Wall to Wall Recording

By Paul Christensen, on May 29, 2012

Nashville based SPARS member Welcome to 1979 has announced the dates for their next highly sought after Tape Camp. The sessions, sponsored by Vintage King and taught by Welcome to 1979 co-owner, Chris Mara, are slated for July 7-9, 2012 … Continue reading →

Endless Analog Introduces CLASP 8 and CLASP 16

Syndicated from SonicScoop - Creative, Technical & Business Connections For NYC’s Music & Sound Community » SPARS Feed, on May 23, 2012

Endless Analog, creators of the CLASP system for integrating analog tape with Pro Tools, has announced the availability of the CLASP 8 and CLASP 16. According to Endless Analog, CLASP 8 and CLASP 16 offer the same precision mastering grade audio path and sample accuracy of the original CLASP, but now in more affordable 8 [...] Continue reading →

Heart & Soul: Mason Jar Music, The Brooklyn Creative Collective & Residential Studio

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How this young group has cultivated an impressive portfolio featuring Feist and My Brightest Diamond. Continue reading →

EARS Chicago features Phil Ramone at May Meeting at Shure Headquarters

Syndicated from SPARS PatchBay, on May 22, 2012

EARS Chicago recently honored iconic engineer, producer, and music legend Phil Ramone during the recording group’s April meeting. The event was held at the Shure Theater in Niles, Illinois on May 3, 2012 in collaboration with Columbia College.Cate… Continue reading →

SPARS member Dallas Audio Post hosts grand opening of new 10,000 sq. ft. facility

By Paul Christensen, on May 15, 2012

SPARS member Dallas Audio Post will be hosting an open house on May 17, 2012 from 5:30-9:00 PM at their new 10,000 square foot facility located on the Northwest side of 635 and I-35 in the North Dallas area.  The new facility … Continue reading →

EARS Chicago features Phil Ramone at May meeting at Shure Headquarters

By Paul Christensen, on May 15, 2012

EARS Chicago recently honored iconic engineer, producer, and music legend Phil Ramone during the recording group’s April meeting. The event was held at the Shure Theater in Niles, Illinois on May 3, 2012 in collaboration with Columbia College. The many attendees enjoyed … Continue reading →

SPARS spotlights new member Wire Road Studios

By Paul Christensen, on May 15, 2012

Wire Road Studios, Houston’s newest full-service recording facility, features world-class studios designed by the renowned Russ Berger Design Group of Dallas, Texas. Wire Road Studios design objective was to ensure that the layout and acoustics would set a new standard for the Houston recording … Continue reading →

Secret Studio: The Maid’s Room is NYC’s Analog Recording Magnet

Syndicated from SonicScoop - Creative, Technical & Business Connections For NYC’s Music & Sound Community » SPARS Feed, on May 14, 2012

Jack McKeever has assembled a world class haven, hidden within the Lower East Side. Continue reading →

Music Connection | Weekly Bulletin | May 9, 2012

By Paul Christensen, on May 10, 2012

    May 9, 2012 Make your contests worth something: “The best contests ask [fans] to do something creative instead of raffling it away. That’s fun. Like, what about a contest where there was a poster that you could print … Continue reading →