What hat do you wear the most?

jon · 20th October 2002

What hat best describes you right now?

Do you see yourself doing the same in 5-10 years or moving into something else down the road?

Steve Smith · 20th October 2002

Engineer.

5-10 years down the road? I sure hope so. I just got some unsettling news about my job security ( or lack thereof ) and given that I am in a non market for audio work, I am currently hoping I can be doing this ( or anything) in 5-10 months.

guess this should be in the moan zone?

alphajerk · 20th October 2002

i usually wear a black cap of one of the bands i worked with... i used to have a maroon hat with a B on it but i lost it in the pit during a clutch show.

Midlandmorgan · 20th October 2002

Milano 30X...silverbelly...4" crown, 9" brim...

I get quite a few jobs based on the fact that I play many instruments... So I guess Engineer/Producer/Artist...

5 years down the road? Engineer/producer I imagine...but if country returns to country and gets away from "Brittnay Spears with a banjo" mentality, I may reconsider.

Dave Martin · 20th October 2002

What about Business Owner/Producer/Engineer/Janitor/Director of Marketing/Bookkeeper/Raconteur/Man About Town? I didn't see a button for that...

sonic dogg · 20th October 2002

..........theres no button for animal trainer......

Neve Sucks! · 20th October 2002

Producing

Still producing

I mix and record my productions, since I can´t find a engineer that´s better that me......

/Mr.GearZlut

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I can buy what I want since I work 14h/day

Jay Kahrs · 21st October 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Dave Martin
What about Business Owner/Producer/Engineer/Janitor/Director of Marketing/Bookkeeper/Raconteur/Man About Town? I didn't see a button for that...

Ditto. Sometimes I even play on peoples stuff and I get someone from the band to do punches for me.

Fibes · 21st October 2002

Genius would have been my first choice but it was unavailable.

"half the world is against me and the rest are in my way."

Jules · 21st October 2002

Baseball

C.Lambrechts · 22nd October 2002

Looks like producer / engineer is a popular combination and imho one that works best.

How I see myself in the future ? ..... succesfully finishing building the new studio is on my mind a lot lately so I guess that would be one of the most important things. That and keep growing like I have been over the last couple of years.

alphajerk · 22nd October 2002

i think artist/producer/engineer works "best" because one is more aware of the fishbowl. i have always wondered how people who dont play any instruments even have a clue being in the red light.

jon · 22nd October 2002

Is that your category? Mine too.

wurly · 22nd October 2002

I'm an engineer/ producer kind of guy, and forgive me alpha, I don't play no stinking instruments. Hey what's that red light ? are you lookin' at me?

I don't officially know how to play anything, but I do know how to communicate with musicians and make them happy most of the time. Knowing how to operate the studio gear is nice also.

But if I had it to do over again I would like to play an instrument or two. I also know a fair amount about certain instruments and amps, and musical terminology for a non-musician.

I think it's possible to be a decent engineer and/or producer without playing an instrument if you have sufficient knowlege of gear, musicians, music, and diplomacy. Having a decent ear for time and pitch is vital. If I could play an instrument it sure as hell wouldn't hurt though.

wurly
himself

CrazyBeast · 22nd October 2002

Definitely in the A/P/E category myself. I often play any number of instruments during the course of a project.

I'm only particularily proficient at guitar, but I find I'm good enough at a lot of other things to bring a lot of other tones and textures to the party. Sometimes, I'll add some parts on the sly and then see if people point it out and like it. If not I just shitcan it.

Not that I always get involved this way, but I think it's one of the things I'm better at. Soldering being one of the many things I'm not better at!

jon · 25th October 2002

The poll is still open....please vote if you haven't already!

alphajerk · 25th October 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by wurly
But if I had it to do over again I would like to play an instrument or two.

its never too late to learn.

im sure there are ways around not playing instruments and knowing the feeling of being on the other side of the glass... hell, you could always just play some percussion tracks for shits and grins w/o having to learn anything just to get that "feeling" that exists.

i just started knocking them out. began with piano at 5, then guitar at 14, bass, drums at 20... and even though i cant sing for shit, i will go play guitar and sing into the mic sometimes all drunk and high by myself just to hear whats going on. it really did wonders being able to work with singers who have no mic technique.

mixer · 25th October 2002

usually when i am engineering i produce . and when i produce i engineer..i am a better producer than engineer. so i guess its producer/engineer.although i make most of my money mixing.

TinderArts · 27th October 2002

I don't wear hats, my head's too big.

Henchman · 27th October 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Fibes
Genius would have been my first choice but it was unavailable.

Well, yeah. That's because I already own it.

View Poll Results: What hat best describes you?
Engineer	5	11.63%
Producer	0	0%
Producer/Engineer	24	55.81%
Artist	1	2.33%
Artist/Engineer	3	6.98%
Artist/Producer/Engineer	6	13.95%
Business Owner or Manager	4	9.30%
Hobbyist	0	0%
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20th October 2002	#1
jon Capitol Studios Paris Join Date: May 2002 Location: Paris, France Posts: 1,307 Thread Starter	What hat best describes you? What hat best describes you right now? Do you see yourself doing the same in 5-10 years or moving into something else down the road? __________________ Jon Atack Capitol Studios - Paris, France

20th October 2002	#2
Steve Smith Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,384	Engineer. 5-10 years down the road? I sure hope so. I just got some unsettling news about my job security ( or lack thereof ) and given that I am in a non market for audio work, I am currently hoping I can be doing this ( or anything) in 5-10 months. guess this should be in the moan zone? __________________ Steve Smith - Unorignal, yet commonplace.

20th October 2002	#4
Midlandmorgan Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Midland TX Posts: 1,120	Milano 30X...silverbelly...4" crown, 9" brim... I get quite a few jobs based on the fact that I play many instruments... So I guess Engineer/Producer/Artist... 5 years down the road? Engineer/producer I imagine...but if country returns to country and gets away from "Brittnay Spears with a banjo" mentality, I may reconsider. __________________ Ken Morgan Wireline Studio Midland, TX Good Sound Starts With Good Gear - Great Sound Starts With Great Players

20th October 2002	#5
Dave Martin Moderator emeritus Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 3,152	What about Business Owner/Producer/Engineer/Janitor/Director of Marketing/Bookkeeper/Raconteur/Man About Town? I didn't see a button for that... __________________ Dave Martin Java Jive Studio www.javajivestudio.com Nashville, TN

20th October 2002	#3
alphajerk There is only one Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: asheville NC Posts: 5,260	i usually wear a black cap of one of the bands i worked with... i used to have a maroon hat with a B on it but i lost it in the pit during a clutch show.

20th October 2002	#6
sonic dogg Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: pacific northwest Posts: 790	..........theres no button for animal trainer......

20th October 2002	#7
Neve Sucks! Gear maniac Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 277	Producing Still producing I mix and record my productions, since I can´t find a engineer that´s better that me...... /Mr.GearZlut ___________________________________ I can buy what I want since I work 14h/day

21st October 2002	#9
Fibes Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hell Posts: 545	Genius would have been my first choice but it was unavailable. "half the world is against me and the rest are in my way." __________________ Fibes "you can like it, or not like it."

21st October 2002	#10
Jules Gearslutz.com admin Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A Yank in London, UK Posts: 17,356 1 Review written	Baseball

22nd October 2002	#11
C.Lambrechts Lives for gear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ans (Liege) Belgium Posts: 3,277	Looks like producer / engineer is a popular combination and imho one that works best. How I see myself in the future ? ..... succesfully finishing building the new studio is on my mind a lot lately so I guess that would be one of the most important things. That and keep growing like I have been over the last couple of years. __________________ Chris Lambrechts

22nd October 2002	#14
wurly Gear maniac Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apple Valley, MN USA Posts: 173	clueless in the red light I'm an engineer/ producer kind of guy, and forgive me alpha, I don't play no stinking instruments. Hey what's that red light ? are you lookin' at me? I don't officially know how to play anything, but I do know how to communicate with musicians and make them happy most of the time. Knowing how to operate the studio gear is nice also. But if I had it to do over again I would like to play an instrument or two. I also know a fair amount about certain instruments and amps, and musical terminology for a non-musician. I think it's possible to be a decent engineer and/or producer without playing an instrument if you have sufficient knowlege of gear, musicians, music, and diplomacy. Having a decent ear for time and pitch is vital. If I could play an instrument it sure as hell wouldn't hurt though. wurly himself

22nd October 2002	#15
CrazyBeast Gear addict Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 452	Definitely in the A/P/E category myself. I often play any number of instruments during the course of a project. I'm only particularily proficient at guitar, but I find I'm good enough at a lot of other things to bring a lot of other tones and textures to the party. Sometimes, I'll add some parts on the sly and then see if people point it out and like it. If not I just shitcan it. Not that I always get involved this way, but I think it's one of the things I'm better at. Soldering being one of the many things I'm not better at! __________________ http://www.crazybeast.com http://www.myspace.com/crazybeaststudio

25th October 2002	#16
jon Capitol Studios Paris Join Date: May 2002 Location: Paris, France Posts: 1,307 Thread Starter	The poll is still open....please vote if you haven't already!

25th October 2002	#18
mixer Gear addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: ft lauderdale florida Posts: 319	usually when i am engineering i produce . and when i produce i engineer..i am a better producer than engineer. so i guess its producer/engineer.although i make most of my money mixing. __________________ Gary M.Vandy Audio Prod.

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