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With 30 years of vinyl cutting and mastering experience, Scott Hull tells it like it is. As the Chief Engineer at Masterdisk, Scott has all the information you need to make your own musical vision into a plastic reality. Scott will host a variety of guests from the record making industry, and together they will answer all your burning questions about every aspect of the vinyl-making process. Some of the many high profile artists that Scott has mastered and cut for include Sting, Steely Dan, Dave Matthews, and John Mayer. If you're looking for a place to hear seasoned, expert opinions on all things vinyl, look no further.
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Have you heard? The audio compact cassette is marching back to join the classic audio formats category. Scott and KJ cover every vantage point of the new, old compact cassette with help from excerpts of the 2019 Making Vinyl Conference panel on the return of cassettes.Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.Mentioned :Making Vinyl ConferenceMusic heard :Artist - Snarky PuppySong - GØListen on Spotify
This is Part 2 of Crate Digging. Here you will find more practical information to help you find really great used records. What to avoid - how to spot an expensive piece of junk. Collecting artwork - vs- great-sounding vinyl. Scott and KJ go deep on what can go wrong when buying used Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.Mentioned :Big Jim's RecordsMusic heard :Artist - Melany WatsonSong - Why Why Whyhttp://www.melanywatson.com/home
What is an original pressing? Is it really the best? How can you tell before you buy it? Are Current editions better? Scott has a go at answering KJ's question about his used vinyl experience.Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.Mentioned :Pat Matheny - Bright Size LifeMusic heard :Artist - Herbie HancockSong - When Can I See YouListen on Spotify
Scott And KJ Talk about how vinyl makes us feel - and specific examples of genuine emotional reactions. These reactions might help explain why music on vinyl makes us happy. Several references to Oliver Sachs' book Musicophelia. Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.Mentioned : Musicophelia By Oliver SachsNonesuch records Teresa SterneMusic heard :Artist - Herbie Hancock Song - New York Minutelisten on Spotify : Click to hear full song on Spotify
Scott Hull talks today with Matt Earley - VP of Gotta Groove Records. The Topic today is vinyl quality control. How do disk weight and disk color affect the quality of the record? What steps do we take to create the best possible vinyl records? Are Colored records noisier than Black Vinyl? Why 180 Gram records? Want to make your own record? Team up with Masterdisk and Gotta Groove Records for some killer vinyl Matt E. EarleyGotta Groove Records, Inc.WE WANT TO PRESS YOUR NEXT RECORD.This is what you get with a GGR pressing (click here).www.gottagrooverecords.comMusic heard :Artist - Ray AngrySong - Jake-IsmClick to listen on Spotify : Jake-ISMMusic mastered By Scott Hull @ masterdisk.
Scott Hull - Brings current events to this podcast. Just a few days ago - Apollo Masters Headquarters, Factory, and Warehouse were destroyed by fire. Thankfully no one was hurt - but the repercussions will be felt for many months - maybe years. Scott talks with KJ about this event and why it's SO significant to the entire record-making community. Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.Music heard :Artist - Bill Laurance Song - AftersunListen on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/track/1U4x761c1TSmtDcsZUhs3G?si=K1DD_6bsTN--2E2lM3lK9g
Scott And KJ Field questions from our listeners - Entertaining - while being mostly random :) Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.Music heard :Artist - Snarky Puppy with Lalah HathawaySong - Somethinglisten on Spotify : Something from Family Dinner I
Scott Hull of Masterdisk explains in very intricate detail - all about Test Pressings. Joined by the massively talented bass player KJ of the band The Oddysy who has the questions. Prepare to be schooled on all things Test pressings. Scott has the answers.Don't forget to comment - and ask questions - for future episodes. Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.See KJ in action Music heard :Artist - Clarence Bucaro Song - Maybe You Should Go. listen to: Clarence Bucaro on Spotify
Scott And KJ continue their discussion about the most important part of your home vinyl experience: the Turntable. Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.Music heard :Artist - Freedy Johnston Song - Across the Avenuelisten on Spotify : Across The Avenue
Scott Hull Of masterdisk and KJ of the band Odsys Discuss in-depth many of the issues any consumer faces with their Vinyl record player. Listen to KJ's Q&A with Scott and learn a ton about turntable set up and quality control Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.Music heard :Artist - Freedy Johnston Song - Bad reputation listen to: Bad Reputation
Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.Learn more about Masterdisk here.Music heard:Chris Lightcap - Zero Point Five from "Chris Lightcap's SuperBigmouth"listen to Zero Point Five on Spotify
Scott & KJ talk this week about a hot current topic on social media. The Phonocut. It's a personal - DIY record cutter. Is it for real? Is it a toy - or might it be the beginning of a new era in record cutting technology? Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.Music heard :Donald Fagen - Weather in the World from "Sunken Condos" listen to Weather in the world on Spotify
Special guest- Mastering Engineer Darcy Proper joins Scott on this episode to discuss the making of a new vinyl release for the band Blind Guardian entitled Legacy of the Dark Lands. We talk tech and about the music and all the skill that went into this "orchestral - metal" release. We spend some time talking about how to make the vinyl turn out great and the power of a working partnership.
Why are some records 33 rpm, while others are 45rpm? What are the differences and how do you decide which is best? Why should you care what speed your record was cut at?Scott Hull - Chief cutting Engineer at Masterdisk explains the difference and goes deep into the details with sideman KJ of the Oddysy. Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.Music heard :Steely Dan - Jack of Speed From the Album Two Against Nature listen to it on Spotify: Jack of Speed
Often asked - often misunderstood. How Do i prepare my mixes for Vinyl mastering? There are many layers to this topic and Scott and KJ explore all angles on mastering for vinyl. Dont make those common mistakes that hurt the sound quality of your music. This episode is for record producers, recording engineers and those that enjoy listening to records. Scott Hull - Chief cutting Engineer at Masterdisk give common-sense tips and solutions as he guides his client's music onto vinyl records with KJ of the Oddysy. Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.Music heard :Alectro -The Debt - Listen to Alectro on Spotify Like Steve on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/steve.kirkman.927listen to more: Steve kirkman on Spotify
Scott and KJ explore the Locked Groove on a record. What is a locked groove? What creative ways can you use a locked groove on a record? Scott Hull - Chief cutting Engineer at Masterdisk explains the who, what, and why and how of locked grooves and other Vinyl oddities with KJ of the Oddysy. Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.Music heard :Steely Dan - What A Shame About Me From the Album Two Against Nature listen to it on Spotify: What a Shame about me
Everyone knows that you can only fit 20 mins of music on a record side? OH... really? Not according to Scott Hull - Chief cutting engineer at Masterdisk. With help from KJ of the Oddysy- Scott debunks the common myths and explains WHY - some projects need to be edited to fit on to vinyl and some do not. How much music fits ont he side of a record >? " It depends.,,," Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.Music heard :Lettuce - FLY - Listen to Lettuce on Spotify Lettuce on FB : https://www.facebook.com/LettuceFunk/
A current events podcast episode from Masterdisk. First, we hear about KJ's fundraiser and video premiere party, Then Scott Talks about Making Vinyl 2019 - The Vinyl conference coming to LA, CA next week. And to wrap up - Scott Tells us all about cutting the Grammy-winning Two Against Nature by Steely Dan. Follow along Steely Dan Fans - to hear behind the scenes stories about the making of this iconic record. Making Vinyl - Link Here: http://makingvinyl.org/Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.Music heard :Steely Dan - Cousin DupreeFrom the Album Two Against Nature listen to it on Spotify: Cousin Dupree
Scott Hull and KJ of the Oddysy are passing out cigars while talking about the new arrival of the bands first 7" record Bang Bang ft. Chuck D. b/w Rage of Love. KJ tells us about his experience and Scott adds the technical and creative details. At the end of the episode We spin both sides of the 7" on the podcast. Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.Learn more about Microforum Record Pressing Here
In this first episode of Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk, Scott Hull and his guest KJ of The Oddysy discuss their experience with Jack White's record pressing facility in Detroit. Who knew that a rock star could dream up his own personal record manufacturing plant?Making a record of your own?Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here. Learn more about Third Man Records here.Support The Oddysy here.
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