Friday, November 30, 2007

Tim Carmon and PJ Morgan on B3/B4


We had the most amazing day yesterday taping a new title for HowAudio.com. The tutorial is two-fold: first, PJ Morgan gives us a history and in-depth look at the mysterious B3 draw-bars and how to use them; secondly, Tim Carmon runs us through the Native Instrument B4 software which reproduces the sound of the legendary B3 and its rotary speaker cabinet with unmatched accuracy.

The two gentlemen are, bar-none, the sickest players I have ever heard. No wonder why they are sought after by such artists as Eric Clapton, Babyface, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Queen Latifah, Marcus Miller, Sheryl Crow, Bob Dylan, Gladys Knight, B.B. King, Jamie Foxx, Earth Wind and Fire, Carlos Santana, Herbie Hancock, Michael McDonald, Mary J. Blige, David Sanborn, Shirley Ceaser, Yolanda Adams, Eric Benet, Mary Mary, CeCe Winans, Nancy Wilson, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Hezekiah Walker, Al Green and many, many more.

I wanted to make you all aware that PJ has a Master Class teaching video series if you're serious about your playing. Check it out at ShowMeThat.com.

Look for this title to be available, certainly before NAMM, but hopefully earlier.

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Carmen Rizzo mixer at MIX

Carmen Rizzo is going to be performing at Mix Magazines NAMM mixer at the House of Blues in Anaheim. HowAudio.com is co-sponsoring this event with the brilliant Carmen Rizzo. Stay tuned for more details.

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Remix Aftermath

If you missed Remix hotel you really missed out. There was so much incredible talent as well as direct access to product specialists, which you would have to pay a lot of money for in the "real world". Don't miss it next year is the lesson to be learned.

We made some great contacts which will and has generated some future titles. We just finished and will soon post, a title on Propellerhead ReCycle featuring Icon Collective's David Alexander. A tremendous talent as well as an potent teacher. I think you all will enjoy this 1.5 hour tutorial.

We are also working creating a title on the subject of surround-sound with the preeminent and somewhat infamous Chris Fichera from Blue Sky. If you haven't checked out their speakers yet, you should. They will blow your mind.

I think I learned more about the DJ/HipHop/Turntablist world in one conversation than I could ever have learned from months of reading thanks to Jesse Gay aka CNS Engineering. We are looking forward to doing a number of titles with this young talent.

Finally, we are hoping to strike up some titles with the power duo of Dave Hampton and Lisa Chamblee-Hampton.

Have a great Thanksgiving you all.

Friday, November 9, 2007

Drum Tuning Video Tops 20,000

The How Audio Drum Tuning video on YouTube just topped 20,000 hits.

The DJ CD player video is nearing 16,000 hits.http://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gif

We are continuing to add more videos on YouTube. If you want to see more FREE movie shoot over to www.HowAudio.com.

First Day at Remix - with Sinbad?

Standing next to our table, minding my own business, I hear the voice behind me, "Hey man, I love this website, checked it out last night." I turned around, looked UP, it was Sinbad. "You saw our site," I asked. "Yes I did", he said, grabbed some of our fliers and started to pass them out while saying, "you guys have to check these guys out." Needless to say I started busting out laughing.

We meet some tremendous people today. Again, if you're in the area you have to stop by. Tell Jennifer that HowAudio sent you.

Stay tuned for more.

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Drum Micing & Remix Hotel

We just finished filming a Micing Techniques for Drums title with the infamous Les Camacho. Les is an amazing Engineer both live and in the studio. With credits of working such artists as Pink Floyd, Alan Parsons, Fleetwood Mac, The Killers and Massive attack, Les brings a wealth of knowledge to this tutorial.

Remix Hotel starts this afternoon. If you're in Hollywood or the surrounding areas I would encourage you to go and check it out. Everywhere that Remix has been the word is that it's been a great time. We will be raffling off a POK, so stop by our booth.

Monday, November 5, 2007

HowAudio.com just added 4 new titles:

+ Acoustic Guitar Micing Techniques

+ Line 6 Spider III and Spider Valve Amps

+ Preparing for Mastering

+ Introduction to Equalizers


Remix Hotel LA is this week. If you're in the area stop by and see us.