anyone have Andy Wallace mix info?

[monet]

just curious if there are any interviews out there (other than the one in Mix a few months ago), and/or if anyone knew any of his tricks/settings, etc?

thanks

[doorknocker]

Originally Posted by monet

just curious if there are any interviews out there (other than the one in Mix a few months ago), and/or if anyone knew any of his tricks/settings, etc?

Well, I guess one of his 'tricks' is to just mix everyday for about 15-20 years and improve your skills. As far as I know, Any Wallace is known for using very little outboard gear and is obsessive about riding individual tracks in the mix for maximum impact/dynamics.

In his excellent book 'Mixing with your mind' Mike Stavrou talks about a concept he calls 'maximum impact with minimal voltage' and I think that's exactly what Andy Wallace is doing. His mixes have tremendous power and impact but it's never just about being loud.

[djui5]

Interesting Andi...

[audiomichael]

http://mixonline.com/recording/inter..._andy_wallace/

[3rd world order]

Originally Posted by audiomichael

http://mixonline.com/recording/inter..._andy_wallace/

The Pro Tools thing is a mixed blessing. The younger guys who have never had to cut tape or edit by bouncing on analog have a different perspective and are more easily caught up in over-editing. Not so much to the detriment of the material, although that can certainly happen, but just taking up too much time. Editing stuff to a degree that doesn't matter. You're never going to hear it.

very true...

[travista00]

what's his attack tme on the ssl bus compressor? auto-release at 4:1 ratio hitting 4 to 8 db of compression is great, but what's the attack time?? makes a huge difference....

[3rd world order]

Originally Posted by travista00

what's his attack tme on the ssl bus compressor? auto-release at 4:1 ratio hitting 4 to 8 db of compression is great, but what's the attack time?? makes a huge difference....

probably varies... you only have about 4 choices.. how hard could it be?

[doorknocker]

Originally Posted by audiomichael

http://mixonline.com/recording/inter..._andy_wallace/

I just re-read that article, very interesting. He talks about compressing the mix quite a bit to prevent damage from the compression applied by the radio stations.

That's interesting because often we hear the 'don't double-compress' theory meaning that the radio compression will take the mix compression 'over the edge', so to say.

I guess it's all about knowing what you do.

[Gregg Sartiano]

Originally Posted by audiomichael

http://mixonline.com/recording/inter..._andy_wallace/

I googled "Advanced Alternative Media" and "Advanced Alternative Media Management" (as well as adding more keywords to this search) -- does anybody have info about this mgmt company (mentioned as AW's mgmt)?

[Shaman]

Wow, very interesting article, thanks !

On GRACE are some of my favourite drum sounds !

[transfiguration]

Originally Posted by Shaman

On GRACE are some of my favourite drum sounds !

Ditto...along with Tool's 'Aenima'

I feel the 3 dimensional drum sounds that Bottrill elicited from Carey's work are missing on 10,000 Days.

Granted, Barressi's work sounds amazing with TOOL. I'm just not sure tracking Carey's drums through the API vs. the Neve really worked for maximizing 3 dimensional spaciousness.
Course they could have just been preferring that heavy attack sound....

sorry for the rambling

& Yeah Wallace kicks major mixing ass! Love that hotdog flavored water..nice job on the tracking

[84K]

Originally Posted by Gregg Sartiano

I googled "Advanced Alternative Media" and "Advanced Alternative Media Management" (as well as adding more keywords to this search) -- does anybody have info about this mgmt company (mentioned as AW's mgmt)?

His manager's name is Andy too

[Led]

How's the photo - Drill seargant Wallace from mixing boot camp - "Hit that compressor like ya got a pair you snotty nosed momma's boy"

[Led]

Originally Posted by Shaman

Wow, very interesting article, thanks !

On GRACE are some of my favourite drum sounds !

I have to say the drum sounds on Sketches (everybody here wants you) are awesome as well.

[Kestral]

Originally Posted by Led

I have to say the drum sounds on Sketches (everybody here wants you) are awesome as well.

Most of those were with Tom Verlane at the producer's desk.

[Led]

Yeah, I checked out a bit of his stuff from over the years after I saw the credits.

[thejook]

Originally Posted by Led

I have to say the drum sounds on Sketches (everybody here wants you) are awesome as well.

Some of my favorite!

"Witches Rave" tom sounds...butter.