Fav. Mixing engineer (who do you like)

Jason Poulin · 10th January 2004

Good day folks,

I've been really diggin Andy Wallace lately. He's such a genius when it comes to the mix.

His latest works I've been studying - Thirteenth Step (A Perfect Circle)What a masterpiece!!!

And All of his likin parks - heavy, heavy, heavy guitars!

anyhow, are there some mix eng. that you particularly enjoy that you would like to share? It's nice to check out different styles.

Jason

CV7 · 10th January 2004

I've always admired Toby Wright's work, especially with AIC!

studjo · 10th January 2004

sometimes me, myself and I - and sometimes everybody else

Jo

studjo · 10th January 2004

BTW there's been a thread called "who's been the most individual mixers"
could give you a few ideas

Jo

entropy · 10th January 2004

I'm sure I've checked these guys elsewhere but what the hey.

Bob Power
Flood
Alan Moulder

entropy · 10th January 2004

Wahey! My 200th post, I'd better make it good one:

I'm sure I've checked these guys elsewhere but what the hey.

Bob Power
Flood
Alan Moulder

oh well.... so much for the good post

Tim Halligan · 10th January 2004

IMHO

Bob Clearmountain - his work on the first two Robbie Robertson albums was beautiful...space and restraint, and at all times respecting the music.

Billy Bush...the guy who does Garbage. Must be challenging working with THAT many producers at once.

Tchad Blake - always an interesting slant on things

Nick Launay - intricate/complex, but always sounds simple.

Cheers,
Tim

Musiclab · 11th January 2004

Bob Clearmountain's mixes of the 1st 2 Robbie Robertson records were great.
Elliott Scheiner's mix of the Richard Page record is just remarkable.

wolfhound · 11th January 2004

nigel godrich
spike stent

...or is it just the artists they work with that I like?

BattleAngel · 11th January 2004

Man, I freaking hated the sound of The Thirteenth Step the whole way through. If you want to hear that album done/mixed right, just listen to El Cielo, man.

I like Tony Visconti, Michael Brauer, Nigel Godrich a ton, and honestly yeah, Michael Wagener is damn hard to beat for that style!

robmix · 11th January 2004

Andy Wallace for sure, Tchad Blake is always a favorite. No one's 100% but those two guys don't seem to miss too often. Flood and Allan Moulder also top my list.

Rob

ozraves · 11th January 2004

Dave Fridmann

Drumsound · 11th January 2004

Tchad Blake (Esp "Colossal Head"-Los Lobos)
AW (when he doesn't rely on that "Eagles" snare sample. I really like "Comfortable Liar" from Chevelle)
TLA (esp Tracey Bonham, Weezer)
Brendan O'Brien (esp "Hollywood Town Hall"--Jayhawk

Nutmeg II. · 11th January 2004

Bob Power
Tony Maserati
David Bottrill
Sylvia Massy
Alan Moulder

And many more which don't come to my mind now!

Wiggy Neve Slut · 11th January 2004

Spike Stent..
Bob Clearmountain
Andy Wallace... but like the old stuff more..
Nigel Godrich
Nick Launay... man Midnite Oil's 10-1 still sounds fresh after 22 yrs
David Bianco..Posies 'Frosting on the beater' and Teenage Fanclub
Byrce Goggin... Pavement
Tchad Blake
Victor Van vught.. last PJ harvey
Alan moulder.. SWERVEDRIVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wiggy

Musiclab · 27th January 2004

Quote:

Originally posted by robmix
Andy Wallace for sure, Tchad Blake is always a favorite. No one's 100% but those two guys don't seem to miss too often. Flood and Allan Moulder also top my list.

Rob

I thought Tchad missed big time on the 2 Bonnie Raitt records he did. UGH.
But I thought he was the right guy for Peter Gabriel's last record.

sonic dogg · 28th January 2004

Mixers ehh....

William Wittman

Tchad Blake

Bob Clearmountain

Mike Shipley

Andy Johns

Jimmy Iovine

Daniel Lanois

Chuck Ainley

Geoff Emerick

Jeff Lynne

Theres times when I like me...but its only 'times'............

And a big OH YEAH for da Man..Michael Wagener....thanx fer da rockin good stuff.....

natpub · 28th January 2004

A few of my fav prog mixers

Eddie Offord
John Burns (Lamb Lies Down...)
Hugh Padgham
Brendan O'Brien

of course, they were also the producers, but I am speaking about the quality of those mixes...

Oh wait, I gotta add:

John Kelly - I think he did most the later Kate Bush stuff and I believe he is her "hubby." I think the stuff was done at their home studio. I dont think he started as an engineer by trade. Pretty amazing work.

e-cue · 28th January 2004

Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado, Andy Wallace, Bob Power, Dexter Simmons, Jean-Marie Horvat, Dave McNair, Jon Gass, Brian Springer, Tony Maserati, and, of course, Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado....

Gie-Sound · 28th January 2004

Brendan O'Brien
Nigel Godrich
Andy Wallace
Dave Fridmann

Those are my favorites... they all have their "specialties"...

leckieisagod · 28th January 2004

Nigel Godrich

Mark "Spike" Stent

John Leckie - I didn't pick this username by accident you know!!!

And the very able Carl Cook - while I'm being honest about his ability, I should point out that this is also a blatant attempt to curry favour (in case you're reading this, Carl!).

Inner Light · 28th January 2004

Quote:

Originally posted by BattleAngel
If you want to hear that album done/mixed right, just listen to El Cielo, man.

My god I've been listening to that album non stop for 3 weeks now ! it's amazing always keeps you on your toe's.

I also like David Bothrill on the 2 last Tool albums and his work with Mudvayne.

Bang · 28th January 2004

Andy Wallace, Terry Date, Jay Baumgardner, J J Puig, Sometimes the Alge Bros, Randy Stuab impresses me often...
Steve
www.bangrecording.com
www.blacklinerock.com

chb · 29th January 2004

no one mentioned russell elevado?

ttauri · 29th January 2004

"A man like Marley [Marl] just does not fess..."

Peece,
T. Tauri

thethrillfactor · 29th January 2004

1)Bob Clearmountain- Basically without Bob C. the job wouldn't even exist.

2)Andy Wallace-Right now on top of his game in rock.

3)Dexter Simmons-for pop and hiphop/rnb. Mixes the best vocals to me and make the songs pop out of your speakers.

4)Mick G-for mixing ballads and making things sound"hifi". Also uses the best soundcape when it comes to effects.

5)TomLord Alge- on the list the one guy that can mix all styles of music and make it exciting. Still mixes the best for radio.

6)Brendan Obrien-propbably the best balance between producer/mixer.

At times Mike Shipley,JJP and Alan Moulder.

dim light · 29th January 2004

Bob Rock!

Bang · 29th January 2004

What has Bob Rock mixed? I was under the impression he engineered and produced but that Randy Staub did his mixing. I could be wrong.
Steve
www.bangrecording.com
www.blacklinerock.com

RinnyTin · 29th January 2004

Husky Hoskulds (Joe Henry/Scar)
Danny Kortchmar (Martin Sexton/The American)
Roger Moutenot (Bill Frisell/Nashville)

jeronimo · 30th January 2004

I would say:

- Andy Wallace
- Bob Clearmountain (Zack Wilde's Book Of Shadows)
- Ben Grosse

10th January 2004	#1
Jason Poulin Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Sudbury, On. Canada Posts: 1,780 Thread Starter	Fav. Mixing engineer (who do you like) Good day folks, I've been really diggin Andy Wallace lately. He's such a genius when it comes to the mix. His latest works I've been studying - Thirteenth Step (A Perfect Circle)What a masterpiece!!! And All of his likin parks - heavy, heavy, heavy guitars! anyhow, are there some mix eng. that you particularly enjoy that you would like to share? It's nice to check out different styles. Jason __________________ If it don't sound like a record... don't press record

10th January 2004	#5
entropy Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2002 Location: QLD. Australia Posts: 1,265	I'm sure I've checked these guys elsewhere but what the hey. Bob Power Flood Alan Moulder __________________ Cris Stevens Federal Audio. Australian distributor of ADAM Audio monitors, Lindell Audio, Ardán Audio monitor stands, Evol Audio "Fucifier" and explorAudio mic mounts. Website Blog

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Musiclab Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Elmont NY Posts: 6,278 3 Reviews written	Bob Clearmountain's mixes of the 1st 2 Robbie Robertson records were great. Elliott Scheiner's mix of the Richard Page record is just remarkable. __________________ Lou Gimenez www.musiclabnyc.com

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Drumsound Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Bloomington Il Posts: 5,187	Tchad Blake (Esp "Colossal Head"-Los Lobos) AW (when he doesn't rely on that "Eagles" snare sample. I really like "Comfortable Liar" from Chevelle) TLA (esp Tracey Bonham, Weezer) Brendan O'Brien (esp "Hollywood Town Hall"--Jayhawk __________________ Tony Oxide Lounge Recording See the Oxide Lounge! Follow me on TWITTER! WWJMD? Come see me on the Tape Op boards! It's only inches on the reel to reel

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Nutmeg II. Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2003 Location: GEARmany Posts: 985	Bob Power Tony Maserati David Bottrill Sylvia Massy Alan Moulder And many more which don't come to my mind now! __________________ "Any recording engineer who uses a tube U47 is obviously not a professional" Stephan Temmer 1979

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CV7 Gear maniac Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Posts: 213	I've always admired Toby Wright's work, especially with AIC!

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studjo Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 2,414	sometimes me, myself and I - and sometimes everybody else Jo

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Tim Halligan Gear addict Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Perth,Western Australia Posts: 324	IMHO Bob Clearmountain - his work on the first two Robbie Robertson albums was beautiful...space and restraint, and at all times respecting the music. Billy Bush...the guy who does Garbage. Must be challenging working with THAT many producers at once. Tchad Blake - always an interesting slant on things Nick Launay - intricate/complex, but always sounds simple. Cheers, Tim

11th January 2004	#9
wolfhound Gear maniac Joined: Jun 2003 Location: nyc Posts: 220	nigel godrich spike stent ...or is it just the artists they work with that I like?

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BattleAngel Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 954	Man, I freaking hated the sound of The Thirteenth Step the whole way through. If you want to hear that album done/mixed right, just listen to El Cielo, man. I like Tony Visconti, Michael Brauer, Nigel Godrich a ton, and honestly yeah, Michael Wagener is damn hard to beat for that style!

11th January 2004	#11
robmix Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,559	Andy Wallace for sure, Tchad Blake is always a favorite. No one's 100% but those two guys don't seem to miss too often. Flood and Allan Moulder also top my list. Rob

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ozraves Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,124	Dave Fridmann

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Wiggy Neve Slut Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 2,205	Spike Stent.. Bob Clearmountain Andy Wallace... but like the old stuff more.. Nigel Godrich Nick Launay... man Midnite Oil's 10-1 still sounds fresh after 22 yrs David Bianco..Posies 'Frosting on the beater' and Teenage Fanclub Byrce Goggin... Pavement Tchad Blake Victor Van vught.. last PJ harvey Alan moulder.. SWERVEDRIVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wiggy __________________ If i see another 'Which neve clone is better thread... im seriously gona go postal!!!!!!!"

28th January 2004	#17
sonic dogg Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2002 Location: pacific northwest Posts: 872	Mixers ehh.... William Wittman Tchad Blake Bob Clearmountain Mike Shipley Andy Johns Jimmy Iovine Daniel Lanois Chuck Ainley Geoff Emerick Jeff Lynne Theres times when I like me...but its only 'times'............ And a big OH YEAH for da Man..Michael Wagener....thanx fer da rockin good stuff..... __________________ the clubhouse studio....home of drool'n dogg rekords

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natpub More cowbell! Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,171 2 Reviews written	A few of my fav prog mixers Eddie Offord John Burns (Lamb Lies Down...) Hugh Padgham Brendan O'Brien of course, they were also the producers, but I am speaking about the quality of those mixes... Oh wait, I gotta add: John Kelly - I think he did most the later Kate Bush stuff and I believe he is her "hubby." I think the stuff was done at their home studio. I dont think he started as an engineer by trade. Pretty amazing work. __________________ Sonic Sorcery Austin, Texas

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e-cue Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 4,069	Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado, Andy Wallace, Bob Power, Dexter Simmons, Jean-Marie Horvat, Dave McNair, Jon Gass, Brian Springer, Tony Maserati, and, of course, Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado....

28th January 2004	#20
Gie-Sound Gear addict Joined: Mar 2003 Location: The Netherlands (yes that's the country surrounding Amsterdam!) Posts: 478	Brendan O'Brien Nigel Godrich Andy Wallace Dave Fridmann Those are my favorites... they all have their "specialties"... __________________ *** GRTZ GIE _________________________________________ "If you can limit your choices so that every decision supports a specific production goal, that's what makes great records." [Geoff Emerick]

28th January 2004	#21
leckieisagod Gear Head Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Bridlington Posts: 35	Nigel Godrich Mark "Spike" Stent John Leckie - I didn't pick this username by accident you know!!! And the very able Carl Cook - while I'm being honest about his ability, I should point out that this is also a blatant attempt to curry favour (in case you're reading this, Carl!).

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Bang Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,701	Andy Wallace, Terry Date, Jay Baumgardner, J J Puig, Sometimes the Alge Bros, Randy Stuab impresses me often... Steve www.bangrecording.com www.blacklinerock.com

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chb Gear Head Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 30	no one mentioned russell elevado?

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ttauri Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Knife, Fork, Bottle, Cork Posts: 761	"A man like Marley [Marl] just does not fess..." Peece, T. Tauri

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thethrillfactor Gear Guru Joined: Jun 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 14,177	1)Bob Clearmountain- Basically without Bob C. the job wouldn't even exist. 2)Andy Wallace-Right now on top of his game in rock. 3)Dexter Simmons-for pop and hiphop/rnb. Mixes the best vocals to me and make the songs pop out of your speakers. 4)Mick G-for mixing ballads and making things sound"hifi". Also uses the best soundcape when it comes to effects. 5)TomLord Alge- on the list the one guy that can mix all styles of music and make it exciting. Still mixes the best for radio. 6)Brendan Obrien-propbably the best balance between producer/mixer. At times Mike Shipley,JJP and Alan Moulder.

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dim light Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2003 Location: China Posts: 2,336	Bob Rock!

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RinnyTin Gear maniac Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 182	Husky Hoskulds (Joe Henry/Scar) Danny Kortchmar (Martin Sexton/The American) Roger Moutenot (Bill Frisell/Nashville)

30th January 2004	#30
jeronimo Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 3,228 1 Review written	I would say: - Andy Wallace - Bob Clearmountain (Zack Wilde's Book Of Shadows) - Ben Grosse __________________ Think Diferente! http://www.jeracravo.com

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