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The last chapter in the Jitter Saga has yet to be written. But the penultimate chapter has just been written by Grimm Audio, who have challenged the most sacred concept, the commonly-held notion that internal clock always performs better than external. Digital clocking has been a hot topic among audio engineers in recent years. Someone started the idea that the built-in clocks found in most converters were poor. And it snowballed from there.”
Read MoreTreelady Studios is proud to be a sponsor of the 2010 105.9 FM WXDX Radio / Hard Rock Cafe Winter Rock Challenge IV.
Read MoreSCOTTS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA - The Universal Audio Product Catalog for 2010 is now available for download and in print form from select vendors.
Founded in 1958 by Bill Putnam Sr., the Universal Audio name has been synonymous with innovative recording products since its inception. A favorite engineer of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles and more, the late Bill Putnam Sr. was a passionate innovator who is widely regarded as the father of modern recording — with many of his legendary studio and equipment designs still in use today.
Universal Audio was re-founded in 1999 by Bill’s sons, James Putnam and Bill Putnam Jr., with two main goals: to faithfully reproduce classic analog recording equipment; and to design digital recording tools in the spirit of vintage analog technology.
The new catalogue features quotes and endorsements from many of the top names in the industry, including: Bob Clearmountain, Producer/Engineer (Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones), - Joe Chiccarelli, Producer (Beck, U2, Blackbird Studios), - Darwin Grosse, Review (Recording Magazine, DDG Studios), - Michael Cooper, Review (Mix Magazine and Cooper Recording), Al Schmitt, Engineer/Producer (Jackson Browne, Dr. John, Diana Krall), Bruce Swedien, Engineer, (Duke Ellington, Michael Jackson, Jennifer Lopez), - Dweezil Zappa, Guitarist (Zappa Plays Zappa, Utility Muffin Research Kitchen Recording Studio), - Garrett Haines, Review (EQ Magazine, Treelady Studios), - John Cuniberti, Engineer (Joe Satriani, The Meters, Cuniberti Mastering), and - Paul White, Review (Editor of Sound on Sound).
Treelady Studios assisted BBC Radio 2 by digitizing rare audio assets for a upcoming special on the life of Pennsylvania's Stephen Foster. The two part segement, called "Hard Times: The Short, Sad Life of Stephen Foster" features rarely heard Foster recordings, including 1930's era Japanese renditions of the composer's works.
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Treelady Mastering client Drummer received a good review in the October 15, 2009 edition of Rolling Stone Magazine. Drummer, which features the drummers from five independent bands is the side project of The Black Key's Patrick Carney. Carney, the Black Key's drummer, plays bass on the project.
The Drummer CD, entitled "Feel Good Together" was released in October 2009 by Audio Eagle Records. In an era with decreasing page counts for all print media, its notable to be reviewed in a prominent title such as Rolling Stone. The review, which ranked three stars, was positive, noting, ". . .it's the wiry, hyper guitars and weird, snarly keyboards that spark this fatty up".
Feel Good Together is available and CD vendors nationwide, and online.
Treelady Recording Studios in Pittsburgh, Mastering client The Royal Bangs have been awarded the rare AMG Album Pick Award for their latest release "Let It Beep." Opening the review, Rick Anderson writes, "For their second album, the Royal Bangs are back on Patrick Carney's Audio Eagle label, and their sound is, if anything, even more insane than it was the first time around." The Knoxville, TN Royal Bangs are currently on tour across the U.S. and head for Europe in December 2009.
The All Music Guide and website was created in 1995 as a place for music fans to indulge their passion. Whether you’re visiting allmusic to look up an out-of-print recording, to get our take on a new release, or simply to explore the world of music and see where it may lead, you’ve come to the right spot.
The AMG editorial staff, along with hundreds of expert contributors (all music fanatics in their own right), has made allmusic the most comprehensive music reference source on the planet. We are all dedicated to creating and maintaining the knowledgeable, spirited content that music lovers and industry professionals have come to expect from AMG.
All genres and styles of music are covered here, ranging from the most commercially popular to the most obscure. We critique albums and artists within the context of their own genres - from opera to garage rock to traditional country. This ensures that fans of any style of music can depend on us to keep them up-to-date with their favorite artists as well as introduce them to new sounds.
Several projects from Treelady Studios made the 52nd Grammy Awards Nomination Ballot.
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Clearly Ritilin supplies have not been getting through to the Oklahoma countryside, which is evident in the new Starlight Mints video for Power Bleed. In a new piece evocative of New Order's "True Faith" or even David Bowie's "Ashes To Ashes" the Mints are in fine form. Directed by Nape Foll & George Salisbury and Produced by Geek House) you can watch the video by clicking on the link below.
The Starlight Mints latest CD, "Change Remains" was mastered at Treelady Studios by Garrett Haines, is available on Barsuk Records in Compact Disc, digital download, and LP Vinyl formats.
Treelady Studios owner Garrett Haines was a panelist at the 1st Annual Sardonyx Pittsburgh Music Conference held Saturday May 30th at the Altar bar in the Strip District. The conference featured music business professionals from the Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus and Los Angeles markets. The evening was capped with a showcase of Pittsburgh artists, including: Fountain Infinity, Joel Lindsey, Patrick Ryan, and Catgut Tonic (to name a few). The opening panel, entitled 'The State of the Music Business,’ was moderated by Sardonyx Productions’ President Mike Moscato, and included Dan Kimpel (lecturer at the Musician’s Institute and Sir Paul McCartney's Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts), Don Grierson (Tina Turner, Celene Dion, Iron Maiden), Treelady Studios’ owner Garrett Haines (The Starlight Mints, Watermelon Slim, Kiss Kiss) Jeff Blue (Hoobastank, Better Than Ezra, Korn), Kevin Amos (legendary Pittsburgh radio producer), and Renee Asher (Reckless Abandon Records).
Other panels included Booking and Touring, DIY Record Labels, and Legal Aspects of the Music Industry. Featured panelists included Pittsburgh-based Liz Rueger, President of Independent Artist Representatives, Jim Pitulski, Managing Director of Blistering Records N.A. (House of Lords, Almah, Covered Call), and Columbus-based entertainment attorney Leon Bass.
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Sardonyx Productions, a Pittsburgh-based company with the slogan "Bringin' the Biz to the 'Burgh" is hoping to do that with the launch of the first annual Sardonyx Music Conference. It is rare to find situations where artists can interact with music business professionals, making this conference a unique opportunity to network and become better educated about the industry.
Treelady Studios is happy to sponsor the first annual Best in the Burgh Music Showcase. The showcase is open to local bands, with applications being submitted to the Selection Committee. From the applicant pool, 16 artists will be selected for the semi-final competition.
The 16 semi-finalists will perform in a one of the shows on June 14, June 28, July 12, and July 26 at d'Vine Wine Bar in Wexford.
Treelady will provide recording prizes for First, Second, and Third Prize winners. As sponsors, Treelady will not be part of the artist screening, selection, or judging process.
For more details, schedules, bands, sponsors, and more, please visit the Best in the Burg web site.
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