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Steinway Piano, Hammond b-3, vintage gear side by side with the latest technologies.Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comBlogger871100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-13178575484833472772011-09-06T08:07:00.000-07:002011-09-06T08:11:04.312-07:00Nataly Dawn did a terrific job on her kickstarter campaign.&nbsp; Check it out.<br /><br />http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/555488012/nataly-dawns-first-solo-album<br /><br /><br /><div id="running-board"><div class="content"><div id="headrow"><h1 id="name"><a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/555488012/nataly-dawns-first-solo-album">Nataly Dawn's first solo album</a></h1><span data-project-category="Music" id="project_category"> A <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/discover/categories/Music?ref=project">Music</a> </span> project in <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/discover/cities/los-angeles-ca?ref=project">Los Angeles, CA</a> by <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/profile/555488012" id="byline">Nataly Dawn</a> • <a class="send-message remote_modal_dialog" data-modal-title="Send a Message to Nataly Dawn" href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/555488012/nataly-dawns-first-solo-album/messages/new?message%5Bto%5D=555488012">send message</a> </div><ul id="widgets"><li class="ajax-container" id="following-widget"> <div class="right-nipple-alt" id="follow-tip">Don't want to forget? 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Over the last year, I have written songs that I'm proud of and that I believe represent a cohesive body of work. They've taken a lot out of me (in a good way), and I'm looking forward to sharing them with you.<br />It helps that I have so much faith in the musicians I'll be working with. Between the drummer, the bassist, the guitarist and the engineer, I couldn't tell you who was the most talented. They are the ones who will turn my bare bone songs into full-fledged works. They are the magic makers. I would tell you who they are, but you would probably get too excited and forget to give me money.<br />Everything is ready to go: the songs, the musicians, the studio. All I need is a little help from you! Every dollar will go towards the album: paying the musicians and the people who will be filming the recording process, reserving the studio and hotel rooms, renting gear etc. And if by some miracle there's anything left over, I will buy myself a brand new Jaguar...or the money will go towards promoting the album. I haven't decided yet.</div><div id="project-faqs"><h3 class="dotty visible">FAQ</h3><ul class="faqs ui-sortable"><li class="faq loading_wym"> <div class="faq-question"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=14928964&amp;postID=1317857548483347277" name="HowDoITellYouWhatSizeShirINeedOrAnytElseYouMighNeedToKnow"> <span class="icon-expand"></span> <span class="question">How do I tell you what size shirt I need or anything else you might need to know?</span> </a> </div><div class="faq-answer">Don't worry about it! As soon as the project is over (September 6th) I will send you a form to fill out, and you will be able to give me all of your info!<br /><div class="timestamp">Last updated: Saturday Sep 3, 12:33pm EDT </div></div></li><li class="faq loading_wym"> <div class="faq-question"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=14928964&amp;postID=1317857548483347277" name="IAmFromOutsOfTheUsDoIHaveToPayExtrForShip"> <span class="icon-expand"></span> <span class="question">I am from outside of the US! Do I have to pay extra for shipping?</span> </a> </div><div class="faq-answer">No you do not! You CAN if you REALLY WANT TO, but no one will make you do it. :)<br /><div class="timestamp">Last updated: Monday Jul 18, 1:48am EDT </div></div></li></ul><div class="faq-ask-box"><a class="remote_modal_dialog button-neutral" data-modal-title="Ask a question about Nataly Dawn's first solo album" href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/555488012/nataly-dawns-first-solo-album/messages/new?message%5Bto%5D=555488012&amp;mode=FAQ">Ask a question</a> <b>Have a question?</b> If the info above doesn't help, you can ask the project creator directly. </div><div id="faq-template"><br /><br /><li class="faq loading_wym new_record"> <div class="faq-question"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=14928964&amp;postID=1317857548483347277" name=""> <span class="icon-expand"></span> <span class="question"></span> </a> </div><div class="faq-answer"><div class="timestamp">Last updated: </div></div></li><br /><br /><br /></div></div><div id="report-issue-wrap"><a class="remote_modal_dialog" data-modal-title="Report this project to Kickstarter" href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/555488012/nataly-dawns-first-solo-album/report/new" id="report-issue-link">Report this project to Kickstarter</a> </div></div><div id="rightcol"><div id="moneyraised"><h5><div class="num">2,315</div>Backers </h5><h5><div class="num">$104,788</div>pledged of $20,000 goal </h5><h5><div class="num">0</div>seconds to go </h5><div class="successful" id="notice"><h3>Funding Successful</h3><small> This project successfully raised its funding goal about 8 hours ago. </small> </div></div><div id="what-you-get"><div class="ns-projects-reward"><h3>Pledge $1 or more</h3><div class="backers-limits"><span class="icon-backer-tag"></span> <span class="num-backers"> 59 Backers </span> </div><div class="desc">Thank you for your pledge! Every dollar helps!</div></div><div class="ns-projects-reward"><h3>Pledge $10 or more</h3><div class="backers-limits"><span class="icon-backer-tag"></span> <span class="num-backers"> 982 Backers </span> </div><div class="desc">A download of the album before it's released</div></div><div class="ns-projects-reward"><h3>Pledge $30 or more</h3><div class="backers-limits"><span class="icon-backer-tag"></span> <span class="num-backers"> 557 Backers </span> </div><div class="desc">A signed hard copy of the album + a digital download of the album before it's released</div></div><div class="ns-projects-reward"><h3>Pledge $40 or more</h3><div class="backers-limits"><span class="icon-backer-tag"></span> <span class="num-backers"> 212 Backers </span> </div><div class="desc">SPECIAL EDITION T-SHIRT ONLY FOR PEOPLE WHO PLEDGED and a download of the album. This is for people who wear t-shirts but also live in the future and don't need physical albums.</div></div><div class="ns-projects-reward"><h3>Pledge $50 or more</h3><div class="backers-limits"><span class="icon-backer-tag"></span> <span class="num-backers"> 168 Backers </span> </div><div class="desc">Signed hard copies of "Her Earlier Stuff" and the upcoming album + a digital download of the album before it's released</div></div><div class="ns-projects-reward"><h3>Pledge $75 or more</h3><div class="backers-limits"><span class="icon-backer-tag"></span> <span class="num-backers"> 97 Backers </span> </div><div class="desc">SPECIAL EDITION T-SHIRT ONLY FOR PEOPLE WHO PLEDGED! + signed hard copies of "Her Earlier Stuff" and the upcoming album + a digital download of the album before it's released</div></div><div class="ns-projects-reward"><h3>Pledge $100 or more</h3><div class="backers-limits"><span class="icon-backer-tag"></span> <span class="num-backers"> 110 Backers </span> </div><div class="desc">SPECIAL EDITION SIGNED POSTER AND ONE-OF-A-KIND POLAROID OF ME TAKEN IN THE STUDIO WHILE RECORDING + special edition t-shirt + signed hard copies of "Her Earlier Stuff" and the upcoming album + a digital download of the album before it's released</div></div><div class="ns-projects-reward"><h3>Pledge $150 or more</h3><div class="backers-limits"><span class="icon-backer-tag"></span> <span class="num-backers"> 54 Backers </span> <span class="limited"> • Limited Reward (46 of 100 remaining) </span> </div><div class="desc">LYRICS OF ONE OF MY SONGS HANDWRITTEN ONTO A SPECIAL EDITION POSTER + t-shirt + signed hard copies of "Her Earlier Stuff" and the upcoming album + a digital download of the album before it's released</div></div><div class="ns-projects-reward"><h3>Pledge $250 or more</h3><div class="backers-limits"><span class="icon-backer-tag"></span> <span class="num-backers"> 10 Backers </span> <span class="sold-out"> SOLD OUT (0 of 10 remaining) </span> </div><div class="desc">TALK TO ME, IT'LL BE FUN! (on the phone or on skype) for a half hour + poster + t-shirt + signed hard copies of "Her Earlier Stuff" and the upcoming album + a digital download of the album before it's released</div></div><div class="ns-projects-reward"><h3>Pledge $300 or more</h3><div class="backers-limits"><span class="icon-backer-tag"></span> <span class="num-backers"> 12 Backers </span> <span class="sold-out"> SOLD OUT (0 of 12 remaining) </span> </div><div class="desc">TWO TICKETS TO ANY OF MY SHOWS AND A MEETING BACKSTAGE! + poster + t-shirt + signed hard copies of "Her Earlier Stuff" and the upcoming album + a digital download of the album before it's released</div></div><div class="ns-projects-reward"><h3>Pledge $350 or more</h3><div class="backers-limits"><span class="icon-backer-tag"></span> <span class="num-backers"> 1 Backer </span> <span class="sold-out"> SOLD OUT (0 of 1 remaining) </span> </div><div class="desc">The blue and red scarf that I wore in Pomplamoose's cover of LA VIE EN ROSE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsMIuuV05uc (Includes poster + t-shirt + signed hard copies of "Her Earlier Stuff" and the upcoming album + a digital download of the album before it's released)</div></div><div class="ns-projects-reward"><h3>Pledge $350 or more</h3><div class="backers-limits"><span class="icon-backer-tag"></span> <span class="num-backers"> 1 Backer </span> <span class="sold-out"> SOLD OUT (0 of 1 remaining) </span> </div><div class="desc">The blue dress from both ALWAYS IN THE SEASON and DYING TO LIVE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il-OFaFzHQM (Includes a PHONE CALL + poster + t-shirt + signed hard copies of "Her Earlier Stuff" and the upcoming album + a digital download of the album before it's released)</div><div class="delivery-date"><b>Estimated Delivery:</b> Nov 2011 </div></div><div class="ns-projects-reward"><h3>Pledge $450 or more</h3><div class="backers-limits"><span class="icon-backer-tag"></span> <span class="num-backers"> 1 Backer </span> <span class="sold-out"> SOLD OUT (0 of 1 remaining) </span> </div><div class="desc">The brown button-up shirt I wore in Pomplamoose's original song, HAIL MARY: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYy2p_0DVMU (Includes a PHONE CALL + poster + t-shirt + signed hard copies of "Her Earlier Stuff" and the upcoming album + a digital download of the album before it's released)</div></div><div class="ns-projects-reward"><h3>Pledge $500 or more</h3><div class="backers-limits"><span class="icon-backer-tag"></span> <span class="num-backers"> 1 Backer </span> <span class="sold-out"> SOLD OUT (0 of 1 remaining) </span> </div><div class="desc">The polka-dotted dress from Pomplamoose's rendition of ANGRY BIRDS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UCm6uyzNE8 (Includes a PHONE CALL + poster + t-shirt + signed hard copies of "Her Earlier Stuff" and the upcoming album + a digital download of the album before it's released)</div></div><div class="ns-projects-reward"><h3>Pledge $550 or more</h3><div class="backers-limits"><span class="icon-backer-tag"></span> <span class="num-backers"> 1 Backer </span> <span class="sold-out"> SOLD OUT (0 of 1 remaining) </span> </div><div class="desc">The glasses I've worn in ALL OF THE VIDEOS where I wear glasses! They're Lafont frames, made in France. Here's a picture of me wearing them: http://tinypic.com/r/1zl3j2v/7 and here's a link to the glasses by themselves: http://www.coolframes.com/?fid=2889&amp;src=gp.us (+ poster + t-shirt + signed hard copies of "Her Earlier Stuff" and the upcoming album + a digital download of the album before it's released)</div></div><div class="ns-projects-reward"><h3>Pledge $750 or more</h3><div class="backers-limits"><span class="icon-backer-tag"></span> <span class="num-backers"> 1 Backer </span> <span class="sold-out"> SOLD OUT (0 of 1 remaining) </span> </div><div class="desc">The BATMAN shirt from Pomplamoose's cover of SINGLE LADIES: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIr8-f2OWhs (Includes a PHONE CALL + poster + t-shirt + signed hard copies of "Her Earlier Stuff" and the upcoming album + a digital download of the album before it's released)</div></div><div class="ns-projects-reward"><h3>Pledge $1,500 or more</h3><div class="backers-limits"><span class="icon-backer-tag"></span> <span class="num-backers"> 3 Backers </span> <span class="sold-out"> SOLD OUT (0 of 3 remaining) </span> </div><div class="desc">AN ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING 30"x30". The art will be featured in the booklet that comes with the album. (Includes poster + t-shirt + signed hard copies of "Her Earlier Stuff" and the upcoming album + a digital download of the album before it's released)</div></div><div class="ns-projects-reward"><h3>Pledge $2,000 or more</h3><div class="backers-limits"><span class="icon-backer-tag"></span> <span class="num-backers"> 6 Backers </span> <span class="sold-out"> SOLD OUT (0 of 6 remaining) </span> </div><div class="desc">I WILL COVER THE SONG OF YOUR CHOICE (within reason) AND UPLOAD THE VIDEO TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! I'll give you a call and we can talk over the details! (+ poster + t-shirt + signed hard copies of "Her Earlier Stuff" and the upcoming album + a digital download of the album before it's released)</div><div class="delivery-date"><b>Estimated Delivery:</b> Sep 2011 </div></div><div class="ns-projects-reward"><h3>Pledge $3,000 or more</h3><div class="backers-limits"><span class="icon-backer-tag"></span> <span class="num-backers"> 2 Backers </span> <span class="limited"> • Limited Reward (3 of 5 remaining) </span> </div><div class="desc">A HOUSE SHOW at YOUR HOUSE with ME playing all of MY SONGS for YOU! If your house is more than a 4 hour drive from my place, you will also have to cover travel and one hotel room for 2 people. If you have any questions, please message me. Thank you!!! (Includes poster + t-shirt + signed hard copies of "Her Earlier Stuff" and the upcoming album + a digital download of the album before it's released)</div></div></div><div id="project-by"><h3 class="dotty">Project By</h3><div class="module"><a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/profile/555488012"><img alt="Kickstarter1" class="avatar-small" height="80" id="avatar" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/avatars/1089475/Kickstarter1.small.jpg?1310958567" width="80" /></a> <br /><h3 id="name"><a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/profile/555488012">Nataly Dawn</a></h3><div id="location"><img alt="Straightpin" id="pin" src="http://d297h9he240fqh.cloudfront.net/cache-6776d35af/images/projects/straightpin.gif" /> San Francisco, CA </div><div id="contactme"><a class="remote_modal_dialog" data-modal-title="Send A Message to Nataly Dawn" href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/555488012/nataly-dawns-first-solo-album/messages/new?message%5Bto%5D=555488012"><img alt="Messageson" id="msg" src="http://d297h9he240fqh.cloudfront.net/cache-6776d35af/images/icons/messageson.png" />Send Message</a> </div><div id="biography">Nataly Dawn is a folk singer/songwriter with jazz influences. 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Love to hear what you're doing.&nbsp; Email or post on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/?sk=inbox&amp;action=read&amp;tid=id.178551258872595#%21/pages/OTR-Studios/50270387525" target="_blank">Facebook page</a><br /><br />We've had an article in Keyboard Magazine, July issue, on recording <a href="http://www.keyboardmag.com/article/korg-mr2-portable-recorder-giveaway/4530">Vijay Iyer's solo piano album,</a> interns from Greece, France and Austria and started a revolution mixing to DSD digital (one bit recording, 2.8 million parts per second).&nbsp; We still believe in analog tape and record to it when we can.. in fact, we supply the tape!&nbsp; DSD digital audio allows us to send these files to customers around the world.&nbsp; The sound revolution is on!<br /><br />Call if you're ready to join!<br />650 595 8475.. Summer Specials are in the works.<br /><br />Along with recording, mixing and mastering, we have a crew devoted to making websites and Downloads NOW! MicroStores.&nbsp; Forget mp3 for your fans, give them the treat of CD Quality wav files!&nbsp;&nbsp; If we master your release, you'll get a Store at no charge.&nbsp; Here's the page we did for Vijay Iyer and ACT Music<br /><a href="http://actmusic.downloadsnow.net/solo" target="_blank">http://actmusic.downloadsnow.<wbr></wbr>net/solo</a><br />We've got more than 130 Downloads NOW! MicroStores and growing.&nbsp; These are beta sites to get more information.<br /><a href="http://artistconnex.com/" target="_blank">http://artistconnex.com/</a><br /><a href="http://downloadsnow.net/" target="_blank">http://downloadsnow.net/</a><br clear="all" /><br />July 15-17 <a href="http://bluecoastworld.com/events">The California Audio Show</a> is taking place on the peninsula.&nbsp; We'll be there recording and moderating a panel called <i>DSD-Then, Now and Tomorrow. </i>Please come by our room (Blue Coast World) or sign up NOW for the Korg MR2 giveaway contest.&nbsp; The Korg is a great little recorder that you can take to gigs and record to DSD.&nbsp; It's about the size of an iPhone.&nbsp; Amazing.<br /><a href="http://bluecoastworld.com/korg-mr2-giveaway" target="_blank">http://bluecoastworld.com/<wbr></wbr>korg-mr2-giveaway</a><br /><br />We've just released the <a href="http://bluecoastrecords.downloadsnow.net/">Blue Coast Collection 2</a>, the 3 release from Blue Coast Records.&nbsp; We're here to say that people will buy quality.&nbsp; Put your heart and soul into your work and music lovers will listen.&nbsp; We're selling DSD, 96kHz 24bit and CDQuality wav files.. (not mp3 or FLAC.. big ass files that sound great!)<br /><br />Stay in touch and let us know what you're doing!<br />Enjoy<br /><br />Cookie Marenco<br />OTR Studios<br />650 595 8475<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-1502774630204881487?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-57321427314736356182011-05-30T10:28:00.000-07:002011-05-30T21:31:52.700-07:00Enjoy your Memorial Day. This year we start a new tradition, remembering the Soldiers of the Studio.... The Interns.<br /><br />We remember the interns who have journeyed thousands of miles to make coffee, water plants and vacuum which makes our studio that much more enjoyable for all who come.&nbsp; Those who come to have their ego stripped away to serve the good of the Artist Community.&nbsp; These fearless souls whose watchful eyes and sensing ears come to learn a craft where the only reward may be the excitement of being at an incredible performance.&nbsp; They are the ones we pass on our decades of experience where in we relive and embed what we know.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Sure, we watch them make the same mistakes we did whether it's placing a microphone inside the piano with the brick on the pedal or unplugging the power supply before turning off the preamps.&nbsp; Yes, we get a few laughs when one of them tries to do a rough mix or figure out how to punch in on analog tape.&nbsp; Of course, we roll our eyes when a newbie says "I've got ProTools Certification".&nbsp; But in the end, we are all family, we all contribute.&nbsp; No less important is the intern who learns to open the sliding glass door than the oerson sitting behind the console.&nbsp; Both have the power to completely f*&amp;k up a session... or make it a happy lifetime experience for the Artist.<br /><br /><br />We wonder where many of you are, our Soldiers of the Studio.&nbsp; Please tell us what you are doing?&nbsp; Where you are living?&nbsp; And any memories you might have from your experiences at OTR.<br /><br /><br />And Artists, if you have an experience to share that you remember from being at OTR with a particular experience, please chime in.<br /><br /><br />Once you've been at OTR Studios, you are family.<br /><br /><br />Happy Memorial Day!&nbsp; Thanks for the Memories!<br />Cookie Marenco<br /><br />Feel free to comment on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10150254982797526&amp;id=50270387525#%21/pages/OTR-Studios/50270387525">Facebook page </a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-5732142731473635618?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-79333487142167687062011-02-09T09:09:00.000-08:002011-02-09T09:09:33.056-08:00Cookie Marenco be giving a workshop this Thursday night, February 10, 2011&nbsp; in San Francisco at 7pm. RSVP and Details below. Topics will cover how to listen, high performance recording using Blue Coast Records E.S.E. technique, and why high quality audio matters in an mp3 world. Q&amp;A. Everyone welcome.<br /><br />The event is being sponsored by WAM and is free. <br /><br />When: Thursday, February 10th, 7-9:30pm<br />Location: WAM, 1890 Bryant Street, Suite 312, SF<br />FREE<br />ALSO webcast.<br />RSVP or questions to hburkman@womensaudiomission.org<br />(limited seating. Reserve your spot today!)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-7933348714216768706?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-11414943947432186712010-12-07T20:05:00.000-08:002010-12-08T18:18:43.247-08:00<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="background-color: white; padding: 5px 5px 30px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 410px;"><tbody><tr><td align="left" colspan="1" rowspan="1" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" style="margin-bottom: 10px;"><tbody><tr><td align="left" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="color: #a9a89d; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" valign="top"><span style="color: #a9a89d; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black;"><b>OTR Studios would like to celebrate with Rob Ickes his Fellowship. Here's the note sent by Rob's team to us about the award and ceremony!</b></span></span></td><td align="left" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="color: #a9a89d; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" valign="top"><span style="color: #a9a89d; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black;"><b>United States Artists</b>, an organization dedicated to supporting America's finest artists working across diverse disciplines, announced the selection of <b>Rob Ickes</b> as the 2010 United States Artists Cummings Fellow at a ceremony tonight at the Lincoln Center.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: black;">The USA Fellows program awards a $50,000 grant to fifty artists each year in the disciplines of music, theater arts, visual arts, dance, literature, media, crafts/traditional arts, and architecture/ design. United States Artists was formed by the Ford Foundation in 2005 with $22 million in seed funding from The Ford, Rockefeller, Rasmuson and Prudential Foundations, with a mission "to invest in America's finest artists and illuminate the value of artists to society."</span><br /><br /><span style="color: black;">USA Fellowship nominations are made by an anonymous group of arts leaders, critics, scholars, and artists chosen by USA. An expert panel for each discipline then chooses the USA Fellows to be recommended for approval by the USA Board.&nbsp; Previous USA fellows from the field of music include Michael Doucet, Bill Frisell, Ali Akbar Kahn, Terry Allen, Lionel Loueke, violinist Leila Josefowicz, jazz musician Muhal Richard Abrams, and interdisciplinary artist Meredith Monk.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: black;">Katharine DeShaw, USA Executive Director, described the 2010 recipients as follows:&nbsp; "Chosen for the caliber and impact of their work, the USA Fellows for 2010 hail from 18 states and Puerto Rico, range in age from 32 to 71, and represent some of the most innovative and diverse creative talents in the country."</span><br /><br /><span style="color: black;">Ickes is the first artist with roots in bluegrass music to be named a USA Fellow. His work spans multiple genres, and Ickes plans to use his fellowship to continue to explore "the vast musical potential that the dobro has to offer," and to raise the visibility of the instrument.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span><span style="color: black;"><b><i>WATCH THE ANNOUNCEMENT AND CELEBRATION , STREAMING LIVE FROM JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER AT 8pm ET: &nbsp;</i></b>The 2010 USA Fellows will be announced tonight at 8:00pm, followed by a celebration with special performances by several Fellows from prior years. &nbsp;Watch a live stream of the announcement and celebration at <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=roacw9bab&amp;et=1104029723973&amp;s=3801&amp;e=001KDRYP0KONsLpX8Uh6s4Fgzb7MxjC7iRYhX_01d1-QGPHW6eSGGUz0fI-E3z1CqWq3JQYW_2XdtDc2y0T15CSPV497xkT6l6nyB5IIQmhLXx707rjwEALBCUPTVV5i7ck" shape="rect" target="_blank">www.unitedstatesartists.org</a>&nbsp;(a video will also be archived and available for viewing on USA's website after the event).</span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" style="margin-bottom: 10px;"><tbody><tr><td align="left" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="color: #a9a89d; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" valign="top"><span style="color: #a9a89d; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> <div style="color: #5d5c56; font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #5d5c56; font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>About Rob Ickes</b></span></div><table align="right" style="margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 20px; text-align: center; width: 198px;"><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" width="198"><br /></td></tr><tr><td align="center" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=roacw9bab&amp;et=1104029723973&amp;s=3801&amp;e=001KDRYP0KONsJqKIs522T1-96PEvbLuJWW_vgOvsIL3rllRzKRmZDSmF2hn0_dtaWnatUH72SCx7cG-ej3jO4P8NfGox8Mec8ZRgNEk67YcAKI61ESmT3sC9HNG9HRWO_H99b556_Lq7M=" shape="rect" style="color: grey; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"></a><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="color: black;">A Northern California native, Rob Ickes moved to Nashville in 1992 and joined Blue Highway, the highly esteemed bluegrass band, as a founding member in 1994. He is recognized as one of the most innovative Dobro players on the scene today, contributing signature technique and greatly expanding the boundaries of the instrument's sonic and stylistic territory. He won the International Bluegrass Music Association's Dobro Player of the Year award for a record-setting twelfth time in 2010, and is the most awarded instrumentalist in the history of the IBMA awards.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: black;">An active session player and touring musician, he has collaborated with a wide range of artists, including Merle Haggard, Earl Scruggs, Tony Rice, Charlie Haden, David Grisman, Alison Krauss, Willie Nelson, David Lee Roth, Dolly Parton, Patty Loveless, Peter Rowan, Claire Lynch, andMary Chapin Carpenter.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: black;">His most recent release is Road Song (ResoRevolution), a dobro-piano jazz album. He has also</span><br /><span style="color: black;">released four acclaimed solo albums on Rounder, nine albums with Blue Highway (Rounder, Ceili, Rebel) and a CD with Three Ring Circle (Rob, Andy Leftwich &amp; Dave Pomeroy). The youngest dobro player on The Great Dobro Sessions (Jerry Douglas &amp; Tut Taylor, producers), which won the 1994 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album, he was also on the Alison Krauss &amp; The Cox Family album, I Know Who Holds Tomorrow, which won the 1994 Grammy for Best Southern Gospel.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: black;">Rob is also a gifted resonator guitar teacher; in 2007, he founded ResoSummit, a three-day annual instructional event in Nashville, featuring leading Dobro players and luthiers as faculty. </span></span></td></tr></tbody></table></td> </tr><tr> <td align="left" colspan="1" rowspan="1" valign="top" width="100%"></td> </tr></tbody></table></td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#e0decf" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="background-color: #e0decf; padding: 10px 5px; width: 0px;" valign="top" width="190"></td> </tr><tr> <td align="left" bgcolor="#a9a89d" colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="background-color: #a9a89d;" valign="top" width="100%"><table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white;"><tbody><tr><td align="left" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="color: #e0decf; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" valign="top"><span style="color: #e0decf; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> <div><span style="color: black;"><b>To schedule an interview or for more information:</b><a href="mailto:publicity@resorevolution.com" shape="rect" style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">publicity@resorevolution.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<wbr></wbr>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 615-656-5306<br /></span><span style="color: black;"><b><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=roacw9bab&amp;et=1104029723973&amp;s=3801&amp;e=001KDRYP0KONsJsZoEwPoSRBZ-zp9oAGQwpXT-HBtTdk3wFkjNAHqpE1ma3S_bjHjHEllQ5MmrKt1hAOOKvH0vNor-dohOzcR-8TLhltIF_a4aUstEJDrGaEepUwfFZUJEn" shape="rect" style="color: black; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">www.unitedstatesartists.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<wbr></wbr>&nbsp; |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=roacw9bab&amp;et=1104029723973&amp;s=3801&amp;e=001KDRYP0KONsLmXVvBssMFtGEBJ-vPqIsyLIsWSXM_KCUUI1iwpgxQYwbfoNCeX7-w2xthq2_jx3YysNH93xBBSM0fbtJJ6ZeHenwPmHcej4zwpa2s0AsZMw==" shape="rect" style="color: black; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">www.resorevolution.com</a></b></span></div><div></div><div><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=14928964" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=14928964" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=14928964" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="color: black;"><b>CD Quality and High Resolution versions of his song are available on his Downloads NOW! page.</b></span></div><div><a href="http://robickes.downloadsnow.net/"><span style="color: black;"><b>http://robickes.downloadsnow.net/</b></span></a></div><div><span style="color: black;"><b>Recorded by Cookie Marenco, owner of OTR Studios</b></span></div></span></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-1141494394743218671?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-22723162963870973462010-10-01T09:12:00.000-07:002010-10-01T09:12:10.271-07:00<a href="http://www.chimcclean.com/2010/09/30/in-the-studio-2/">In The Studio</a><br />From Chi McClean's blog post... Sessions at OTR with Chi, Brain and Jon Evans. Incredible!<br /><h2>In The Studio</h2> <div class="entry"> <p>Woah! These past few days have been a whirlwind…. Starting on Monday, September 27th, I have been working on my new record down at <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.otrstudios.com/');" href="http://www.otrstudios.com/" target="_blank">OTR Studios</a> with producer/engineer Cookie Marenco, percussionist Brain, and bassist Jon Evans.</p> <div id="attachment_1209" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px;"><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/downloads/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/img_2066.jpg');" href="http://www.chimcclean.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/img_2066.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1209" title="Cookie playing back a take of &quot;Life Got In The Way&quot; while Brain reviews his performance." src="http://www.chimcclean.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/img_2066-300x225.jpg" alt="Cookie playing back a take of &quot;Life Got In The Way&quot; while Brain reviews his performance." height="225" width="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Cookie playing back a take of "Life Got In The Way" while Brain reviews his performance.</p></div> <p>It’s been an incredible experience to spend some time with these guys and work out parts, new arrangements, and an overall sound for the record. Every one of them has contributed heaps to the entire process and it’s just amazing to see and hear it all come together so quickly.</p> <p>Last night was pretty special. I honestly could have sworn that, for a few moments, I had John Henry Bonham and John Paul Jones in the tracking room for “Life Got In The Way” and “I Save You”. Chills… really! Talk about locking it down… BAM.</p> <p>Today is our last day of tracking at OTR Studios and while we still have a bunch to do, it’s amazing to see how much ground we’ve already covered. Today is also my birthday, coincidentally, and I really can’t think of a better way to kick off another year than with these guys making music.</p> <p>Stay tuned here for more updates as the recording develops and keep your eyes peeled for some new material soon! It’s gonna be awesome…</p> <div class="addtoany_share_save_container"><ul class="addtoany_list"><li><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save#url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chimcclean.com%2F2010%2F09%2F30%2Fin-the-studio-2%2F&amp;title=In%20The%20Studio&amp;description=Woah%21%20These%20past%20few%20days%20have%20been%20a%20whirlwind....%20Starting%20on%20Monday%2C%20September%2027th%2C%20I%20have%20been%20working%20on%20my%20new%20record%20down%20at%20OTR%20Studios%20with"><img style="border-width: 0pt;" src="http://www.chimcclean.com/wp-content/plugins/add-to-any/share_save_120_16.png" alt="Share/Save/Bookmark" height="16" width="120" /></a></li></ul></div> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-2272316296387097346?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-60076263613377917802010-08-24T01:40:00.001-07:002010-08-24T01:40:47.303-07:00<span class="submitted">Submitted by <a href="http://www.computeraudiophile.com/users/cookiemarenco" title="View user profile.">cookiemarenco</a> on Sun, 08/22/2010 - 07:26.</span>&nbsp; Joined: <span class="submitted">04/12/2009</span> .:. <span class="submitted">Online</span> .:. Comments: <span class="submitted">8</span> <br /><div class="my-own new "><a class="active" href="http://www.computeraudiophile.com/content/Recording-Engineers-You-molest-our-recordings#comment-52758">Why Do Professional Recordings sound so BAD?</a></div><div class="my-own new "></div><div class="content">I've been reading this thread and am continually fascinated that more professional engineers aren't involved in the audiophile world listening the way you do. <br />Thanks, Steve, for the mention. I've been a recording engineer since 1982 and have recorded more than 400 albums/cd before starting my own label, Blue Coast Records.<br />As a hired gun engineer, my drummer credentials include recording Max Roach, Billy Higgins, Brain (Bryan) Mania (drummer for GunsNRoses, Primus, Tom Waits), Brady Blade (Emmylou Harris, Spyboys), Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp, Ricky Martin, Melissa Etheridge), Steve Smith (Journey) and hundreds of other drummers. <br />Drums are my favorite instrument to record because they are always a challenge. No kit is ever the same. The question posed as to 'why do recorded drums sound so bad' is complicated. Below, I'll list some of the challenges we pro engineers face.<br />CURRENT HIT RECORD TRENDS and LOUD DISC MASTERING<br />The biggest reason for inadequate drum sound is trend towards loud mastering to compete with the latest hit record. Much of this is about getting a record to 'pop' when you put it in the disc player... translation, a loud recording. It's tough when the label or artist thinks loud is good and they hold the purse strings. <br />There are cases where music I've recorded and mixed became unrecognizable to me after mastering or mp3s were made. It is one of the reasons I started Blue Coast Records.... to regain control from beginning to end.<br />COMPENSATING FOR AN INADEQUATE DRUMMER<br />It's not that hard to get a good sound on drums, especially if no other instrument is playing. As you add instruments and make decisions on how to mix, different criteria for sound come into play. Unfortunately, drums often take a lower priority to vocals or other instruments when mixing. As the drums fall back into the mix, the inadequacy of the drummer becomes apparent. <br />An inexperienced drummer will not have control over the sound of his high hat or ride cymbal. Individual miking of drums and cymbals is not often sufficient to compensate. If you take out the 'loud' high hat mic, it will still bleed into all the other mics creating a less than definite sound of the hat, for example. If the drummer can't control how loud he plays his individual drums/cymbals you're destined for problems.<br />If you are familiar with the early Steely Dan drum sound, you'll notice a very 'tight' drum sound. I'm not a fan, but this style of recording will give you more control over the individual sound of the drums. It's achieved by recording each drum separately to a click track-- kick then snare then hat, etc. Or by padding up the drums with tape, etc, to lessen the bleed. Then, noise gates are applied to open only with the one drum is hit and compressed to re thicken.<br />To me, the sound achieved is dead and lifeless. Some of the finest engineers and my heroes have had to record in this style. I can't deny I've done it myself over the years.<br />OVER COMPRESSION<br />In today's pop music, to compensate for a less talented drummer, the entire drum kit is compressed to 'even' out the sound, squish the cymbals and make the drummer sound more 'powerful'. Use of compression is an easy way to even out the performance and automatically removes the high and low frequencies naturally present. It turns to a thick pile of mud and helps disguise just how bad the drummer is!<br />DIGITAL MULTITRACK RECORDING FORMAT<br />I record my basic tracks to 2" tape or DSD where I have lots of headroom. But, as Steve mentioned, 80% of today's recordings are made at 44.1 on Protools. Most ADDA's used in recording to digital have uncontrollable compression built in to avoid going over the head room. <br />Rather than teach the engineer to record at a lower level, engineers are taught to record hot to get more bits active. Low level PCM recording has fewer bits and losses sonic life in these low levels. <br />Aside from 44.1 not having true high or low frequencies, percussive instruments especially suffer badly as transient frequencies slap the limit of dynamics and 'flat top'. There is a slight 'ticking' sound that resembles slapping your hands. Tape and DSD recording do not have these same issues.<br />MUCKING AROUND WITH DIGITAL PLUG INS<br />One way to run up a clients bill is to use digital plug ins that automatically put drums in time (beat detective). I'm very much against this practice and believe the lifeless perfection takes the personality away from the drummer. It also causes subtle artifacts that fly under the radar for most engineers, artists and public, but, I believe contribute to the public's gradual trend away from new music.<br />This technique is being used on even the finest drummers. You would be horrified to know that this is done in many current jazz recordings... and how many times I have to convince people to accept their slightly imperfect recording for the sake of the human emotional content.<br />DIGITAL COPYING<br />It is unfortunate that pro engineers are not taught that every digital copy, consolidation, bounce or transfer results in lowered quality. Instead, they are taught to make their life easier by using these copying tools freely without considering the consequence. From Recording to Mix to Mastering to Replication there is a minimum of 3 digital transfers. You are not close to listening to the original master. After the master in the studio, it's all downhill.<br />CREATIVITY, DEADLINES AND REALITY<br />Some artists just want to do something differently, like Tom Waits. He'll have the drummer set up in the bathroom with one mic outside the door. I am guilty as charged. Sometimes, I just want the drums not sound like drums... for fun.<br />A big issue for an engineer is that if we're on the money clock of the artist or label, we often don't get much time to really get the 'right' sound all the time. You learn to move fast, get a great sound quickly and move on. The session can't be about getting the best possible sound on the drums or you'll lose the magic of the moment from the other artists. A good engineer is always conscious session momentum.<br />BOTTOMLINE<br />It's easy to fault my fellow engineers for ignoring the true sound of the drums. The luxury an amateur engineer has in time spent can result in some nice recordings. The test of a good professional engineer not only getting a great sound, but also a great performance within a time deadline. Even the finest engineers will say that time and money can interfere with the sound of the drums. <br />I run an active intern recording program at my studio, OTR Studios, which is one of the few in the country. We get audio students from around the globe who are completing their college programs. I am often horrified at the lack of knowledge of music and physics of sound they are taught in school. On the otherhand, I am happy to say my students all leave as intense listeners and the next generation of audiophiles.<br />I am part of a recording book written by Rick Clark that is going to be used as a college text book for recording. It has interviews by many, many excellent engineers who offer their expertise. You might want to check it out.<br /><a href="http://bluecoastrecords.com/cookie-marenco-s-recording-techniques-featured-in-new-book" title="http://bluecoastrecords.com/cookie-marenco-s-recording-techniques-featured-in-new-book">http://bluecoastrecords.com/cookie-marenco-s-recording-techniques-featur...</a><br />I was thrilled that Rick chose to include Extended Sound Environment (E.S.E) that was developed by Blue Coast Records for recording. It shows a commitment to more audiophile kinds of recordings.<br />Sorry for the long note, but, I was compelled to set the record straight for the pros and confirm that your findings are correct.. most recorded drums sounds sound bad!<br />:)<br />It's a tough gig.<br />Cookie</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-6007626361337791780?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-24401027585854554752010-08-22T07:37:00.000-07:002010-08-22T07:37:15.992-07:00<span class="submitted">Submitted by <a href="http://www.computeraudiophile.com/users/cookiemarenco" title="View user profile.">cookiemarenco</a> on Sun, 08/22/2010 - 07:26.</span>&nbsp; Joined: <span class="submitted">04/12/2009</span> .:. <span class="submitted">Online</span> .:. Comments: <span class="submitted">8</span> <br /><div class="my-own new "><a class="active" href="http://www.computeraudiophile.com/content/Recording-Engineers-You-molest-our-recordings#comment-52758">Why Do Professional Recordings sound so BAD?</a></div><div class="my-own new "></div><div class="content">I've been reading this thread and am continually fascinated that more professional engineers aren't involved in the audiophile world listening the way you do. Thanks, Steve, for the mention. I've been a recording engineer since 1982 and have recorded more than 400 albums/cd before starting my own label, Blue Coast Records.<br /><br />As a hired gun engineer, my drummer credentials include recording Max Roach, Billy Higgins, Brain (Bryan) Mania (drummer for GunsNRoses, Primus, Tom Waits), Brady Blade (Emmylou Harris, Spyboys), Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp, Ricky Martin, Melissa Etheridge), Steve Smith (Journey) and hundreds of other drummers. <br /><br />Drums are my favorite instrument to record because they are always a challenge. No kit is ever the same. The question posed as to 'why do recorded drums sound so bad' is complicated. Below, I'll list some of the challenges we pro engineers face.<br /><br />CURRENT HIT RECORD TRENDS and LOUD DISC MASTERING<br />The biggest reason for inadequate drum sound is trend towards loud mastering to compete with the latest hit record. Much of this is about getting a record to 'pop' when you put it in the disc player... translation, a loud recording. It's tough when the label or artist thinks loud is good and they hold the purse strings.<br /><br />There are cases where music I've recorded and mixed became unrecognizable to me after mastering or mp3s were made. It is one of the reasons I started Blue Coast Records.... to regain control from beginning to end.<br /><br />COMPENSATING FOR AN INADEQUATE DRUMMER<br />It's not that hard to get a good sound on drums, especially if no other instrument is playing. As you add instruments and make decisions on how to mix, different criteria for sound come into play. Unfortunately, drums often take a lower priority to vocals or other instruments when mixing. As the drums fall back into the mix, the inadequacy of the drummer becomes apparent.<br /><br />An inexperienced drummer will not have control over the sound of his high hat or ride cymbal. Individual miking of drums and cymbals is not often sufficient to compensate. If you take out the 'loud' high hat mic, it will still bleed into all the other mics creating a less than definite sound of the hat, for example. If the drummer can't control how loud he plays his individual drums/cymbals you're destined for problems.<br /><br />If you are familiar with the early Steely Dan drum sound, you'll notice a very 'tight' drum sound. I'm not a fan, but this style of recording will give you more control over the individual sound of the drums. It's achieved by recording each drum separately to a click track-- kick then snare then hat, etc. Or by padding up the drums with tape, etc, to lessen the bleed. Then, noise gates are applied to open only with the one drum is hit and compressed to re thicken.<br /><br />To me, the sound achieved is dead and lifeless. Some of the finest engineers and my heroes have had to record in this style. I can't deny I've done it myself over the years.<br /><br />OVER COMPRESSION<br />In today's pop music, to compensate for a less talented drummer, the entire drum kit is compressed to 'even' out the sound, squish the cymbals and make the drummer sound more 'powerful'. Use of compression is an easy way to even out the performance and automatically removes the high and low frequencies naturally present. It turns to a thick pile of mud and helps disguise just how bad the drummer is!<br /><br />DIGITAL MULTITRACK RECORDING FORMAT<br />I record my basic tracks to 2" tape or DSD where I have lots of headroom. But, as Steve mentioned, 80% of today's recordings are made at 44.1 on Protools. Most ADDA's used in recording to digital have uncontrollable compression built in to avoid going over the head room.<br /><br />Rather than teach the engineer to record at a lower level, engineers are taught to record hot to get more bits active. Low level PCM recording has fewer bits and losses sonic life in these low levels.<br /><br />Aside from 44.1 not having true high or low frequencies, percussive instruments especially suffer badly as transient frequencies slap the limit of dynamics and 'flat top'. There is a slight 'ticking' sound that resembles slapping your hands. Tape and DSD recording do not have these same issues.<br /><br />MUCKING AROUND WITH DIGITAL PLUG INS<br />One way to run up a clients bill is to use digital plug ins that automatically put drums in time (beat detective). I'm very much against this practice and believe the lifeless perfection takes the personality away from the drummer. It also causes subtle artifacts that fly under the radar for most engineers, artists and public, but, I believe contribute to the public's gradual trend away from new music.<br /><br />This technique is being used on even the finest drummers. You would be horrified to know that this is done in many current jazz recordings... and how many times I have to convince people to accept their slightly imperfect recording for the sake of the human emotional content.<br /><br />DIGITAL COPYING<br />It is unfortunate that pro engineers are not taught that every digital copy, consolidation, bounce or transfer results in lowered quality. Instead, they are taught to make their life easier by using these copying tools freely without considering the consequence. From Recording to Mix to Mastering to Replication there is a minimum of 3 digital transfers. You are not close to listening to the original master. After the master in the studio, it's all downhill.<br /><br />CREATIVITY, DEADLINES AND REALITY<br />Some artists just want to do something differently, like Tom Waits. He'll have the drummer set up in the bathroom with one mic outside the door. I am guilty as charged. Sometimes, I just want the drums not sound like drums... for fun.<br /><br />A big issue for an engineer is that if we're on the money clock of the artist or label, we often don't get much time to really get the 'right' sound all the time. You learn to move fast, get a great sound quickly and move on. The session can't be about getting the best possible sound on the drums or you'll lose the magic of the moment from the other artists. A good engineer is always conscious session momentum.<br /><br />BOTTOMLINE<br />It's easy to fault my fellow engineers for ignoring the true sound of the drums. The luxury an amateur engineer has in time spent can result in some nice recordings. The test of a good professional engineer not only getting a great sound, but also a great performance within a time deadline. Even the finest engineers will say that time and money can interfere with the sound of the drums.<br /><br />I run an active intern recording program at my studio, OTR Studios, which is one of the few in the country. We get audio students from around the globe who are completing their college programs. I am often horrified at the lack of knowledge of music and physics of sound they are taught in school. On the otherhand, I am happy to say my students all leave as intense listeners and the next generation of audiophiles.<br /><br />I am part of a recording book written by Rick Clark that is going to be used as a college text book for recording. It has interviews by many, many excellent engineers who offer their expertise. You might want to check it out. <br /><a href="http://bluecoastrecords.com/cookie-marenco-s-recording-techniques-featured-in-new-book" title="http://bluecoastrecords.com/cookie-marenco-s-recording-techniques-featured-in-new-book">http://bluecoastrecords.com/cookie-marenco-s-recording-techniques-featur...</a><br /><br />I was thrilled that Rick chose to include Extended Sound Environment (E.S.E) that was developed by Blue Coast Records for recording. It shows a commitment to more audiophile kinds of recordings.<br /><br />Sorry for the long note, but, I was compelled to set the record straight for the pros and confirm that your findings are correct.. most recorded drums sounds sound bad!<br />:)<br />It's a tough gig.<br />Cookie</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-2440102758585455475?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-13770704251569257942010-08-16T09:31:00.000-07:002010-08-16T09:31:49.791-07:00Reprint from<br />http://mavogdezza.wordpress.com/2010/08/16/vijay-iyer-on-solo/<br /><br /><div id="header"> <h1><a href="http://mavogdezza.wordpress.com/" title="Hatchet Fish">Hatchet Fish</a></h1><div id="menu"> <ul><li class="page_item page-item-19"><a href="http://mavogdezza.wordpress.com/hatchet-fish/" title="Hatchet Fish">Hatchet&nbsp;Fish</a></li></ul></div><div id="search"> <form action="http://mavogdezza.wordpress.com/" id="searchform" method="get"> <input class="ipt-keywords" id="s" name="s" onfocus="if (this.value == this.defaultValue) this.value = ''" size="12" type="text" value="Search this Blog" /><br /></form></div></div><!-- /header --> <h2 class="title"><a href="http://mavogdezza.wordpress.com/2010/08/16/vijay-iyer-on-solo/" rel="bookmark" title="Vijay Iyer on ‘Solo’">Vijay Iyer on&nbsp;‘Solo’</a></h2><script src="http://s0.wp.com/wp-content/plugins/adverts/adsense.js?m=1253160243g&amp;1" type="text/javascript"></script><div style="text-align: left;">In 2010, one thing I almost always want to do is listen to Vijay Iyer play the piano.&nbsp; And I’ve only just begun. I listen to <em>Historicity</em>, a 2009 album by the Vijay Iyer Trio, and a few tracks from his collaborations with tenor saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa and spoken word artist Mike Ladd.<em> On a Friday night earlier this summer, I traveled from Ithaca, NY to hear and see the trio perform at <span style="color: #3366ff;">Birdland</span>.<br /></em></div>Iyer’s first solo album, entitled <em>Solo</em>, is coming out at the end of the month. To occupy this particular want until then, a short video on the making of <em>Solo </em>has been released.&nbsp; I made an imperfect transcription of Vijay Iyer’s commentary on the <a href="http://www.vijay-iyer.com/" target="_blank">video</a>, which I hope doesn’t violate any IP rights.<br /><blockquote>So we’re making this album here at&nbsp; Belmont, CA, at a place called OTR Studios, with this beautiful piano which… is one of the finest recording pianos on the West Coast. And it also happens to be the piano where I made my first couple of albums and with the engineer who helped me make those albums. I’ve known her since 1995, and she’s someone I can trust.<br />I think of it, this process, making a solo album, everything is so exposed and…sensitive; it’s a very delicate process…y’know…you’re getting a real full dose of the piano…it’s like you’re being immersed in it. It’s not just a document….it’s really a sort of taking a stand about what a piano should sound like. The piano has a feeling very…lush and rich and vast…also has a lot of clarity, a lot of delicacy. Some people want the piano to be in front of them; but this is more like it’s all around you.<br /><div style="text-align: center;">***</div></blockquote><blockquote>This is the most personal statement I could possibly issue, artistically. It’s the ultimate reveal [laughs], you know? ….um and it’s very vulnerable. So, one of the central pieces on this album is entitled&nbsp; “Autoscopy,” which is a kind of out-of -body experience, when you have a sensation of leaving your body and watching it. So, in a way, that’s what this album is…[laughs] is that process performed through the recording studio.</blockquote><blockquote>In the craft of records there is improvisation involved, you know, and discovery and, uh, and collaboration…building …it’s not built before they get in the studio it’s actually built in the process. I guess each piece…I’ve been playing has its own story. It’s been interesting deciding what to put on this album. I’m doing a number of my own pieces. I’m dealing with pianists who’ve inspired me, you know, I’ve talked about Thelonious Monk and Duke Ellington, pianists as composers, people who’ve presented a vision of music at the piano….not just as players but as architects of music.<br /><div style="text-align: center;">***</div>Well you know, one thing that I find to be pretty crucial is to strip away any notion of …pride? [laughs] or, uh, intent. You know, like it kind of has to, you can’t be too attached to what’s supposed to happen ……a specific piece, you know, because it’s improvisational music, it’s meant to be alive. I think part of what I want to do with this album is sort of re-….acquaint people with the process of experience itself, with really what it means to live through a moment. There are certain kinds of works of art that do that, where you don’t just glance at it, you live with it or you kind of live through it or move through it. You’ve got to put your body in the space. Now, music does that with you with time. You have to put your body through the time that was experienced by the body that made it. At some level we’re sharing time. This recording is recording something that you can kind of move around in. You can kind of live inside of it, something you can live with and can experience in layers, like each time you revisit you find something else.</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-1377070425156925794?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-82294738205200810852010-03-12T07:13:00.000-08:002010-03-12T07:14:44.045-08:00<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tired of your music sounding like doggy doo doo on iTunes or Amazon?</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Now, Sell your songs in 44.1/CDQuality or 96 24 High Rez files with <i>Downloads NOW! </i></b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>&nbsp;<b>650 595 8475</b></b></span><br /><br />Not Flac, not lossless, not zip compressed.&nbsp; Full sized files.<br />Music tracks delivered with MAXIMUM sonic precision as you heard them in the studio.<br /><br />Examples<br /><br /><a href="http://keithdayan.downloadsnow.net/%20">Keith Greeninger and Dayan Kai, Make It Rain</a><br /><a href="http://thevalenceproject.downloadsnow.net/">The Valence Project</a><br /><a href="http://houstonjones.downloadsnow.net/">Houston Jones, Calico Heart</a><br /><a href="http://jennamammina.downloadsnow.net/under-the-influence">Jenna Mammina, Under the Influence</a><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b><b>Forget what you read, quality counts.&nbsp; Our 96kHz files outsell our CD Quality 20 to 1 !&nbsp;&nbsp;</b></span> <br />We've also seen that sales of singles encourages the full album purchase.&nbsp; While full length discs don't sell as many numbers as singles, dollar for dollar, customers are spending the same.&nbsp; All you need to do is send us the disc, we'll do the rest.<br /><br /><b>Looking for international exposure?</b>&nbsp; 75% of our visitors are coming from outside the USA.&nbsp; Through the <b>Artist Connex</b> module, you get exposure to new customers while your album rotates on every DN! page.<br /><br /><b>Capture those fans?</b>&nbsp; We can add a ReverbNation mailing list/ fan collector or other widgets to the DN! site. <br /><br /><b>Tired of no flexible pricing?</b>&nbsp; You set price.&nbsp; Have a 9 minute song?&nbsp; Make it $4, not $0.99<br /><br /><b>Our research shows</b> that full length previews streaming at 192kbps SELL MORE SONGS!&nbsp; Or, use it for high quality examples for your booking use.<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Not Just Another Downloads Store! 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This episode includes two examples of Cookie's work: A cover of Warren Zevon's <a href="http://bluecoastrecords.com/special-event-25-july-2009" target="_blank">"Mutineer"</a> recorded by <a href="http://www.jennamammina.com/" target="_blank">Jenna Mammina</a> and Matt Rallings and <a href="http://bluecoastrecords.com/keith-greeninger-dayan-kai" target="_blank">"Make It Rain"</a>, the title track to the new release from <a href="http://keithgreeninger.com/" target="_blank">Keith Greeninger</a> and <a href="http://dayankai.com/" target="_blank">Dayan Kai</a>. (Not uncoincidentally, Keith and Dayan will be the guests on the next episodes of "Songs and Stories.") Subscribe to this in <a href="http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/browserRedirect?url=itms%253A%252F%252Fax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewPodcast%253Fid%253D216646993" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or sign up for my <a href="http://www.michaelgaither.com/contact" target="_blank">mailing list</a> to find out when the interview is available. Click the red podcast button below to hear <a href="http://www.michaelgaither.com/podcasts/songs_and_stories83.mp3" target="_blank">Songs and Stories #83</a> (time = 33:40, size = 30.9 mb)</i><br /><i><a href="http://www.michaelgaither.com/podcasts/songs_and_stories83.mp3" target="_blank"><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://michaelgaither.com/b2/blogs/media/podcast_red_01.jpg" /></a></i><br /><i>Episode #84 is an audio tour of Cookie's Belmont, California studio. I've learned to just hit RECORD as soon as I start talking to someone, which I have to admit was a very good idea in this case. With the tour, we get even more insight into Cookie's approach to music, recording, and her engineering intern program. Click the red podcast button below to hear <a href="http://www.michaelgaither.com/podcasts/songs_and_stories84.mp3" target="_blank">Songs and Stories #84</a> (time = 29:00, size = 26.6 mb)<br /><a href="http://www.michaelgaither.com/podcasts/songs_and_stories84.mp3" target="_blank"><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://michaelgaither.com/b2/blogs/media/podcast_red_01.jpg" /></a></i><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-2086203083167714995?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-24448184232562868952010-02-03T19:53:00.000-08:002010-02-03T19:56:56.051-08:00<h1> IFPI publishes Digital Music Report 2010 </h1> <table class="see_also" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td class="title"> SEE ALSO </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="http://www.ifpi.org/content/library/DMR2010.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.ifpi.org/content/images/dmr2010.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /> <br /> <img alt="error-file:tidyout.log" src="http://www.ifpi.org/content/images/pdf.gif" /> <a href="http://www.ifpi.org/content/library/DMR2010.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>Download Report</strong></a><br /> <hr /> <a href="http://www.ifpi.org/content/library/DMR2010_KEY_HIGHLIGHTS.pdf">Key Highlights</a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p style="font-style: italic;"> London, 21st January, 2010 </p> <h2 style="font-style: italic;"> “New licensing deals help push digital music sales to 27% of global revenues - but piracy is damaging investment in artists” </h2> <ul><li> Global digital music trade revenues reach US$4.2 billion, up 12% in 2009 </li><li> 400 services licensed worldwide by music companies with ISPs, mobile and other partners </li><li> New figures show local music collapsing in major markets as piracy bites into releases, sales and investment in France, Spain and Brazil </li><li> IFPI Digital Music Report highlights urgent need for legislation to curb digital piracy on ISP networks </li></ul> <p> More than a quarter of all recorded music industry revenues worldwide are now coming from digital channels, as music companies license music in partnership with ISPs and mobile operators, subscription services, streaming sites and hundreds of download stores. </p> <p> However, despite the continuing growth of the digital music business - with trade revenues up 12% to an estimated US$4.2 billion in 2009 - illegal file-sharing and other forms of online piracy are eroding investment and sales of local music in major markets. </p> <p> In particular, three countries known for the historic vibrancy and influence of their music and musicians - Spain, France, Brazil - are suffering acutely, with local artist album sales or the number of releases plummeting. </p> <p> Governments are gradually moving towards legislation requiring ISPs to curb digital piracy. But progress needs to be much quicker. In 2009, France, South Korea and Taiwan adopted new laws to address the crisis. Other governments, including the UK and New Zealand, have proposed new laws for adoption in 2010. </p> <p> These are key highlights of the IFPI Digital Music Report, published today. The Report provides an overview of the music industry's changing business models, outlines the impact of digital piracy internationally, and reviews the efforts of governments to address it. </p> <p> <b>New models are increasing consumer choice</b> </p> <p> The Report outlines how music companies are diversifying their revenue streams, offering new ways for consumers to buy and access music. These include: subscription services; music services bundled with devices and broadband subscriptions; streaming services with applications for mobile devices; advertising-supported services that offer premium services; and online music video services. </p> <p> In the last year, music companies have partnered with advertising-supported services such as Spotify, Deezer, MySpace Music and We7; ISPs such as TDC in Denmark, Terra in Brazil and Sky in the UK; mobile operators such as Vodafone; handset makers such as Nokia and Sony Ericsson; and online video channels such as Hulu and VEVO. </p> <p> Sales of music downloads, the dominant revenue stream in digital music, are seeing steady growth. Single track download sales increased by an estimated 10%, while digital albums rose an estimated 20% in 2009. Recent innovations in this sector include the introduction of variable pricing, which has increased the conversion of track purchases to album sales, as well as the launch of the iTunes LP and the rollout of DRM-free downloads internationally. </p> <p> <b>New figures show piracy is harming investment in local talent</b> </p> <p> Despite this progress, piracy is the major barrier to growth of the legitimate digital music sector and is causing severe damage to local music industries around the world. Providing new evidence of this, three of the world's biggest music markets, all heavily dependent on local repertoire - France, Spain and Brazil - have seen a sharp slump in the fortunes of their local music industries: </p> <ul><li> In Spain, which has one of the highest rates of illegal file-sharing in Europe, sales by local artists in the top 50 have fallen by an estimated 65% between 2004 and 2009; </li><li> France, where a quarter of the internet population downloads illegally, has seen local artist album releases fall by 60% between 2003 and 2009; </li><li> In Brazil, full priced major label local album releases from the five largest music companies in 2008 were down 80% from their 2005 level. </li></ul> <p> The report shows that, while the music industry has increased its digital revenues by 940% since 2004, piracy has been the major factor behind the overall global market decline of around 30% in the same period. Overall, global music sales in the first half of 2009 were down by 12% (physical and digital sales) and full year figures are likely to see a similar trend. </p> <p> Third party studies overwhelmingly conclude that the net impact of illegal file-sharing is to depress sales of music. Two surveys confirmed this in 2009 - by Jupiter Research, covering five European countries, and Harris Interactive, covering the UK. According to Jupiter, around one in five internet users in Europe (21%) shares unauthorised music. </p> <p> <b>"Climate change" for creative industries</b> </p> <p> The Report also shows how digital piracy is causing "climate change" across the creative industries. In 2009 the issue rose to the top of the agenda for film and TV producers as well as book publishers. TV programme piracy is estimated to be growing faster than in music, according to research firm Big Champagne. Meanwhile, the film industry estimates illegal film streams and downloads account for 40% of its piracy problem by volume (MPAA). </p> <p> The Report calls for the urgent adoption of laws to curb P2P and other forms of online piracy - including the "graduated response" by which ISPs would cooperate with right holders in deterring illegal file-sharing on their networks. </p> <p> Introducing the Report, IFPI chairman and CEO John Kennedy, said: "Music fans today can acquire tracks and albums in ways not conceivable a few years ago - from download stores, streaming sites, subscription services, free-to-user sites, bundled with their broadband or a mobile phone handset. </p> <p> "It would be great to report that these innovations have been rewarded by market growth, more investment in artists, more jobs. Sadly that is not the case. Digital piracy remains a huge barrier to market growth and is causing a steady erosion of investment in local music. The collapse in sales and investment in France, Spain and Brazil, countries with traditionally vibrant music cultures, testify to this and are a warning to the rest of the world. </p> <p> "In 2009 the mood has crucially changed. It is now accepted that this is about the future of a broad base of creative industries that have huge economic importance and employ vast numbers of people. Governments, led by France, South Korea, Taiwan, the UK and New Zealand led the way in 2009 by adopting or proposing legislation to tackle piracy. It is vital these efforts are seen through to their conclusion and followed by other governments in 2010." </p> <p> <b>Also available:</b> </p> <ul class="noindent"><li> <a href="http://www.ifpi.org/content/library/DMR2010.pdf">Full Report</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.ifpi.org/content/library/DMR2010_KEY_HIGHLIGHTS.pdf">Key Highlights</a> </li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-2444818423256286895?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-10246588600076209222010-02-01T08:37:00.000-08:002010-02-01T08:43:42.230-08:00One of OTR Studios favorite artists... Butch Morris! A Contemporary Music Legend. Check out his piece, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://butchmorris.downloadsnow.net/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Nowhere Everafter</span></a>, mixed by Cookie Marenco at OTR. In the meantime, if you're in NYC, go to see him in action tonight!.<br /><br /><b><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:6;"><span style="font-size: 24pt; font-weight: bold;">25 YEARS OF CONDUCTION®</span></span></b> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Tahoma;"><img src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=ed475a7882&amp;view=att&amp;th=1268a119444603c8&amp;attid=0.1&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" height="360" width="479" /></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size: 20pt; font-weight: bold;">BUTCH MORRIS CONDUCTS </span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size: 20pt; font-weight: bold;">FEBRUARY 1, 2010</span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size: 20pt; font-weight: bold;">AT THE STONE &amp; NUBLU</span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><u><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">7PM-9:30PM at THE STONE</span></span></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">2^ND STREET</span></span><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> @ AVENUE C.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">THE PRINCIPLES OF CONDUCTION®</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">LECTURE/DEMONSTRATION/<wbr>REHEARSAL/PERFORMANCE</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-weight: bold;">Violins: Skye Steele and Charlie Burnham</span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-weight: bold;">Violas: Nicole Federici and Stephanie Griffin</span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-weight: bold;">Celli: Alex Waterman and Okkyung Lee</span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-weight: bold;">Basses: Jane Wang and Shawn Mc Gloin</span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><u><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">10PM &amp; 12AM AT NUBLU</span></span></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">BUTCH MORRIS CONDUCTS nublu ORCHESTRA</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-weight: bold;">NUBLU</span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-weight: bold;">62 AVENUE C. BETWEEN 4^TH &amp; 5^TH STREETS</span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">On February 1^st 2010, Avenue C. will help celebrate the 25^th anniversary of Conduction®, Butch Morris’ ground breaking supplement to music. From 7 to 9:30pm at STONE (Avenue C at 2^nd Street) he will discuss and demonstrate his methods with String Octet. $20 At 10 &amp; 11:30pm the same night, he will conduct nublu Orchestra just a 3 minute walk down Ave. C at nublu (62 Avenue C, bet 4^th and 5^th Streets).</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Tahoma;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Bodoni SvtyTwo OS ITC TT-BookIt;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;">WHAT IS CONDUCTION</span></span></b><b><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;">®</span></span></b><b><span style="font-family:Bodoni SvtyTwo OS ITC TT-BookIt;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;">?</span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Bodoni SvtyTwo OS ITC TT-BookIt;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">A sign and gesture structure-content exchange utility to construct or modify sonic possibility.</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></span><b><span style="font-family:Bodoni SvtyTwo OS ITC TT-BookIt;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;">Conduction</span></span></b><b><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;">®</span></span></b><b><span style="font-family:Bodoni SvtyTwo OS ITC TT-BookIt;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;">:</span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Bodoni SvtyTwo OS ITC TT-BookIt;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The practice of <u>conveying and interpreting</u> a lexicon of directives to <u>modify or construct</u> sonic arrangement or composition; a <u>structure- content exchange</u> between composer /conductor /instrumentalist that <u>provides immediate possibility</u></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Bodoni SvtyTwo OS ITC TT-BookIt;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">to <u>alter or initiate</u> harmony, melody, rhythm, tempo, progression, articulation, phrasing or form by<u> manipulating</u> pitch, dynamics, timbre, duration and order in real-time.</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:Bodoni SvtyTwo OS ITC TT-BookIt;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Directives (idiographic signs and gestures)</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Bodoni SvtyTwo OS ITC TT-BookIt;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">'</span></span><span style="font-family:Bodoni SvtyTwo OS ITC TT-BookIt;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">signify' the parameters of interpretation and demonstrate a precision and flexibility that may be utilized by all musical forms, styles and traditions.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“What Morris accomplishes is a work so vast in its tonal spaces and colors, recordings can barely contain it. In conduction — and perhaps only there — is it possible to achieve the feat of a musical community dissolving its separate identities in order to communicate in freedom as an individual unit of creative expression.” </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold;">- All Music Guide</span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“The universal nature of Morris’ Conduction Vocabulary is obvious...but the unorthodox beauty is what resonates the most.”</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold;">- CD Review</span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“You do really feel you’re at the beginning of a new and exciting musical language.”</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold;">- Gramophone Magazine</span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“….Nothing compares to (or prepares one for) the magnitude of Morris’ personal vision of Conduction.”</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold;">- Metroactive Music</span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.conduction.us/" target="_blank">www.conduction.us</a></span></span></b></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-1024658860007620922?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-26142631256569619532010-01-28T09:54:00.000-08:002010-01-28T10:34:35.706-08:00On January 11th and 13th of 2010, <a href="http://cookiemarenco.com/">Cookie Marenco</a> brought <a href="http://www.bluecoastrecords.com/pdf/ESE-Mix-article0304.pdf">E.S.E (Extended Sound Environment)</a> recording to <a href="http://www.gracecathedral.org/welcome/overview/">Grace Cathedral</a> for a special event featuring solo vioinist, Emily Palen. Along with Marenco, came much of the staff from OTR Studios who chose to record live to DSD (Direct Stream Digital). For this recording, Marenco brought out Gus Skinas, founder of the <a href="http://superaudiocenter.com/">Super Audio Center </a>and early pioneer of DSD recording/SACD for Sony Music.<br /><br />The two day remote marks the debut of newly formed Valence Records founded by Gregory James. His history on <a href="http://gregoryjames.com/">Rogue Records</a> is well marked by 8 contemporary jazz guitar releases of his own, nearly all recorded at<a href="http://otrstudios.com/"> OTR Studios</a> by Marenco. James was enthralled by Ms. Palen's fierce improvisational style. After stunning performances on the soon to be released <a href="http://thevalenceproject.downloadsnow.net/">The Valence Project </a> Palen was asked to be the first solo artist on Valence Records.<br /><br />When James asked Marenco to record the solo violin project, her first instinct was to use the<br />E.S.E (Extended Sound Environment) technique at Grace Cathedral. E.S.E. was first designed for <a href="http://www.bluecoastrecords.com/">Blue Coast Records</a> by Marenco and engineer/audiophile Jean Claude Reynaud. This marks the first release where the technique is being licensed for use by another record label. The San Francisco landmark proved to be perfect to capture the surround sound of the violin.<br /><br />"This may be the finest recorded sound of acoustic music I've heard", remarked Gus Skinas after listening to the surround sound played back in his Boulder, Colorado studio. Marenco is planning to write a detailed white paper on how the recording quality was achieved. For more information you can write her directly at cookie@otrstudios.com or call 650 595 8475.<br /><br />Along with Marenco and Skinas, the crew from OTR consisted of Patrick O'Connor/GM OTR Studios, Tim Jones/house engineer, Andrew Doyle/chief assistant, Gene Johnson/video, and Paulo Horn/assistant.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-2614263125656961953?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-79186802770511218532010-01-22T11:01:00.000-08:002010-01-22T12:14:45.022-08:00We've all heard the complaints about mp3 sound. Now, there's something you can do about it!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dynamic Mastering</span><br />If you own the rights to your music, are a record label, or have access to your mixes BEFORE they were mastered at 44.1, we can remaster with the full dynamic range. We have developed several proprietary methods for mastering to 96kHz and 88.2Khz audio (also 192 and DSD) to create new stereo audio suitable for the new fans of FULL DYNAMIC RANGE.<br /><br />The whole recording chain has taken a turn for the worst in the last decade, but not nearly as drastic as what's going on in Mastering. The Loudness Wars, Over Compressed Audio, Resampled Digital... whatever you want to call it, your Mastered CD should sound as good as your Mixes did.<br /><br />For those of you who think the public doesn't care, YOU ARE WRONG! We have seen tremendous acceptance of our 96kHz downloads by an international audience looking for <span style="font-weight: bold;">DYNAMICS, DETAIL, FULL FREQUENCY RESPONSE AND GREAT RECORDING TECHNIQUE.</span> Granted, this isn't your everyday consumer, these are people who value MUSIC and SOUND. This is their passion.<br /><br />We are now working with several small labels to give them the edge that they well deserve in these changing times. Our own <a href="http://bluecoastrecords.com/">Blue Coast Records</a> began selling 96kHz downloads last March with overwhelming success! Priced between $2-$4 per single and $30-$40 per album, Blue Coast Records 96/24 High Resolution downloads are outselling the 44.1 CD quality (that is half the price) by as much as 30 to 1.<br /><br />These High Definition files can be listened to through iTunes, Windows Media and most audio cards sold today. Our listeners are far more advanced than many musicians. With 3D TV on the horizon, you can bet that higher quality audio will not be far behind. This is your jump into the future.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"> How can you take advantage of this new wave of music fans? </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"></span><br /><br />If you're looking for a way to distribute worldwide, we can also help you with that. Ask about our <a href="http://KeithDayan.ArgoArts.com">Downloads NOW!</a> program and the <a href="http://TheValenceProject.DownloadsNOW.net">Artist Connex Rotating Module</a>. Through our sister division, Argo Arts, we have developed marketing and sales tools for the next generation of the music business.<br /><br />Call us for a complete program that takes you from production to distribution to building a community at your website.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">650 595 8475</span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />check out these artists on Downloads NOW! with 96kHz downloads<br /></span><br /> <a href="http://thevalenceproject.downloadsnow.net/" title="The Valence Project" target="_blank">TheValenceProject.DownloadsNOW.net</a><br /> <a href="http://keithdayan.argoarts.com/" title="Keith Greeninger &amp; Dayan Kai" target="_blank">KeithDayan.ArgoArts.com</a><br /><a href="http://bluecoastworld.com/houston-jones/calicoheart24-96" title="Houston Jones" target="_blank">BlueCoastworld.com/Houston-Jones/CalicoHeart24-96</a><br /> <a href="http://bluecoastrecords.com/" title="Blue Coast Records" target="_blank">BlueCoastRecords.com</a><br /> <a href="http://robickes.argoarts.com/" title="Rob Ickes" target="_blank">RobIckes.ArgoArts.com</a><br /><a href="http://gregoryjames.com/come-to-me" target="_blank">GregoryJames.com/Come-To-Me</a><br /> <a href="http://butchmorris.downloadsnow.net/nowhereeverafter" title="Butch Morris" target="_blank">ButchMorris.DownloadsNOW.net/NowhereEverafter</a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-7918680277051121853?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-15548374113390235932009-11-23T08:33:00.000-08:002009-11-26T07:45:09.855-08:00This last week, Novembe 18-22, OTR hosted long time friend, JA Deane (Dino) to 4 days of recording adventurously WILD music with Ava Mendoza, a young rising talent on guitar in the avante garde scene. The music took two days to record and two days to mix (well, one REALLY long day that had no break). Dino has sold his trombone and bass flute to focus on the electric mountain dulcimer which he hooks up to a plethora of effects. It was a battle of the foot pedals between Ava and Dino!<br /><br />Cookie Marenco was the engineer and co-conspirator for the sessions with help by Patrick O'Connor operating the digital machines (and reviewing guitar pedals on line) and Mike Howles, our aspiring young engineer who admitted he had never heard music like this before. Several other assistants were onhand to witness the musical assault.<br /><br />BluCube arrived for mixday and held the console hostage, despite the cries of Dino and Ava, "How COULD you do that to our music?!?!". The Cube has posted one mix at the website to protest Pluto's removal as a planet by current scientists. She left shortly afterwards.<br /><br /><a href="http://blucube.com/">Black Coast--12 minutes to barbeque a steak by....</a><br /><br />The 2 hours and 40 minutes of music created and mixed was then used to set the mood for an all day cooking fest at OTR the following day. The sonic explosion was put on endless repeat while Dino, Cookie, and Mike cooked and ate dinner from 3pm to 10pm. Patrick offered his help on the steaks, but mostly stayed in his room working on the vintage electro harmonix efx box after a lesson from Dino.<br /><br />The menu included and was revealed in this order....<br />Toasted Crostini with olive oil, garlic, red hot peppers and grated white cheddar cheese<br />Crab Cioppino with some Heat<br />Spinach and Cheddar Souffle<br />Crab Cakes with Leftover Vegetables and Lemon Aoili<br />Barbequed Steaks and Mash Potatoes<br />Baked Apples and Pears with Cranberries and Breadcrumb Cookies<br /><br />Not one bad dish through the night! Amazing.. a first!<br />And by the way, the music was INCREDIBLE for cooking to as it blasted through my Orfeo speakers.. one wild Blue Cube ride after the next. Sonic torture for some, but for us it was a ride to the heavens!<br /><br />A little history... Cookie and Dino played together in bands before the days of OTR. It was Dino who said to Cookie, "YOU'RE GONNA LEARN THIS STUFF!" when the first installation of gear was complete more than 20 years ago. Cookie complied fearing the wrath of Dino.<br /><br />The complete set of music will soon be available as downloads.<br />The recipes can be found at the Jar of Spice fan page on Facebook.<br /><br />We would like to thank Whole Foods for having crab and steaks on sale for a change! Cookie would like to thank Dino for buying the new souffle dish. It is rumored BluCube and Ava have run off to a heavy metal camp for kids in South America... or so they SAID that was the reason they had missed dinner!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-1554837411339023593?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-11644023308034896222009-08-13T10:46:00.000-07:002009-08-13T10:47:39.022-07:00<span style="font-family:Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b>For Immediate Release:<br /> </b></span></span> <p align="center"> <span style="font-family:Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><b><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The World Has Lost a Remarkable Innovator and Musician: Les Paul Passes Away at 94<br />1915-2009<br /><br /><img src="http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=ed475a7882&amp;view=att&amp;th=12314dc2c84d629b&amp;attid=0.1&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" /> </span></span></b></span> </p><p> <span style="font-family:Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><b><span style="font-size: 12px;"> <span style="color:#1e487c;"> <br /></span>New York, NY</span></b><span style="font-size: 12px;">…August 13, 2009…Les Paul, acclaimed guitar player, entertainer and inventor, passed away today from complications of severe pneumonia at White Plains Hospital in White Plain, New York, surrounded by family and loved ones. He had been receiving the best available treatment through this final battle and in keeping with his persona, he showed incredible strength, tenacity and courage. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks for the thoughts and prayers from his dear friends and fans. Les Paul was 94. <br /><br />One of the foremost influences on 20th century sound and responsible for the world’s most famous guitar, the Les Paul model, Les Paul’s prestigious career in music and invention spans from the 1930s to the present. Though he’s indisputably one of America’s most popular, influential, and accomplished electric guitarists, Les Paul is best known as an early innovator in the development of the solid body guitar. His groundbreaking design would become the template for Gibson’s best-selling electric, the Les Paul model, introduced in 1952. Today, countless musical legends still consider Paul’s iconic guitar unmatched in sound and prowess. Among Paul’s most enduring contributions are those in the technological realm, including ingenious developments in multi-track recording, guitar effects, and the mechanics of sound in general.<br /><br />Born Lester William Polsfuss in Waukesha, Wisconsin on June 9, 1915, Les Paul was already performing publicly as a honky-tonk guitarist by the age of 13. So clear was his calling that Paul dropped out of high school at 17 to play in Sunny Joe Wolverton’s Radio Band in St. Louis. As Paul’s mentor, Wolverton was the one to christen him with the stage name “Rhubarb Red,” a moniker that would follow him to Chicago in 1934. There, Paul became a bonafide radio star, known as both hillbilly picker Rhubarb Red and Django Reinhardt-informed jazz guitarist Les Paul. His first recordings were done in 1936 on an acoustic—alone as Rhubarb Red, as well as backing blues singer Georgia White. The next year he formed his first trio, but by 1938 he’d moved to New York to begin his tenure on national radio with one of the more popular dance orchestras in the country, Fred Waring’s Pennsylvanians.<br /><br />Tinkering with electronics and guitar amplification since his youth, Les Paul began constructing his own electric guitar in the late ’30s. Unhappy with the first generation of commercially available hollowbodies because of their thin tone, lack of sustain, and feedback problems, Paul opted to build an entirely new structure. “I was interested in proving that a vibration-free top was the way to go,” he has said. “I even built a guitar out of a railroad rail to prove it. What I wanted was to amplify pure string vibration, without the resonance of the wood getting involved in the sound.” With the good graces of Epiphone president Epi Stathopoulo, Paul used the Epiphone plant and machinery in 1941 to bring his vision to fruition. He affectionately dubbed the guitar “The Log.” <br />Les Paul’s tireless experiments sometimes proved to be dangerous, and he nearly electrocuted himself in 1940 during a session in the cellar of his Queens apartment. During the next two years of rehabilitation, Les earned his living producing radio music. Forced to put the Pennsylvanians and the rest of his career on hold, Les Paul moved to Hollywood. During World War II, he was drafted into the Army but permitted to stay in California, where he became a regular player for Armed Forces Radio Service. By 1943 he had assembled a trio that regularly performed live, on the radio, and on V-Discs. In 1944 he entered the jazz spotlight—thanks to his dazzling work filling in for Oscar Moore alongside Nat King Cole, Illinois Jacquet, and other superstars —at the first of the prestigious Jazz at the Philharmonic concerts. <br /><br />By his mid-thirties, Paul had successfully combined Reinhardt-inspired jazz playing and the western swing and twang of his Rhubarb Red persona into one distinctive, electrifying style. In the Les Paul Trio he translated the dizzying runs and unusual harmonies found on Jazz at the Philharmonic into a slower, subtler, more commercial approach. His novelty instrumentals were tighter, brasher, and punctuated with effects. Overall, the trademark Les Paul sound was razor-sharp, clean-shaven, and divinely smooth. <br /><br />As small combos eclipsed big bands toward the end of World War II, Les Paul Trio’s popularity grew. They cut records for Decca both alone and behind the likes of Helen Forrest, the Andrews Sisters, the Delta Rhythm Boys, Dick Hayes, and, most notably, Bing Crosby. Since 1945, when the crooner brought them into the studio to back him on a few numbers, the Trio had become regular guests on Crosby’s hit radio show. The highlight of the session was Paul’s first No. 1 hit and million-seller, the gorgeous “It’s Been a Long, Long Time.”<br /><br />Meanwhile, Paul began to experiment with dubbing live tracks over recorded tracks, also altering the playback speed. This resulted in “Lover (When You’re Near Me),” his revolutionary 1947 predecessor to multi-track recording. The hit instrumental featured Les Paul on eight different electric guitar parts, all playing together. In 1948, Paul nearly lost his life to a devastating car crash that shattered his right arm and elbow. Still, he convinced doctors to set his broken arm in the guitar-picking and cradling position. Laid up but undaunted, Paul acquired a first generation Ampex tape recorder from Crosby in 1949, and began his most important multi-tracking adventure, adding a fourth head to the recorder to create sound-on-sound recordings. While tinkering with the machine and its many possibilities, he also came up with tape delay. These tricks, along with another recent Les Paul innovation—close mic-ing vocals—were integrated for the first time on a single recording: the 1950 No. 1 tour de force “How High the Moon.” This historic track was performed during a duo with future wife Mary Ford. The couple’s prolific string of hits for Capitol Records not only included some of the most popular recordings of the early 1950s, but also wrote the book on contemporary studio production. The dense but crystal clear harmonic layering of guitars and vocals, along with Ford’s close mic-ed voice and Paul’s guitar effects, produced distinctively contemporary recordings with unprecedented sonic qualities. Through hits, tours, and popular radio shows, Paul and Ford kept one foot in the technological vanguard and the other in the cultural mainstream. <br /><br />All the while, Les Paul continued to pine for the perfect guitar. Though The Log came close, it wasn’t quite what he was after. In the early 1950s, Gibson Guitar would cultivate a partnership with Paul that would lead to the creation of the guitar he’d seen only in his dreams. In 1948, Gibson elected to design its first solidbody, and Paul, a self-described “dyed-in-the-wool Gibson man,” seemed the right man for the job. Gibson avidly courted the guitar legend, even driving deep into the Pennsylvania mountains to deliver the first model to newlyweds Les Paul and Mary Ford. <br />“Les played it, and his eyes lighted up,” then-Gibson President Ted McCarty has recalled. The year was 1950, and Paul had just signed on as the namesake of Gibson’s first electric solidbody, with exclusive design privileges. Working closely with Paul, Gibson forged a relationship that would change popular culture forever. The Gibson Les Paul model—the most powerful and respected electric guitar in history—began with the 1952 release of the Les Paul Goldtop. After introducing the original Les Paul Goldtop in 1952, Gibson issued the Black Beauty, the mahogany-topped Les Paul Custom, in 1954. The Les Paul Junior (1954) and Special (1955) were also introduced before the canonical Les Paul Standard hit the market in 1958. With revolutionary humbucker pickups, this sunburst classic has remained unchanged for the half-century since it hit the market.<br /><br />“The world has lost a truly innovative and exceptional human being today. I cannot imagine life without Les Paul. He would walk into a room and put a smile on anyone’s face. His musical charm was extraordinary and his techniques unmatched anywhere in the world,” said Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitar. “We will dedicate ourselves to preserving Les’ legacy to insure that it lives on forever. He touched so many lives throughout his remarkable life and his influence extends around the globe and across every boundary. I have lost a dear, personal friend and mentor, a man who has changed so many of our lives for the better.”<span style="color:#1e487c;"><br /></span><br />“I don’t think any words can describe the man we know as Les Paul adequately. The English language does not contain words that can pay enough homage to someone like Les. As the “Father of the Electric Guitar”, he was not only one of the world’s greatest innovators but a legend who created, inspired and contributed to the success of musicians around the world,” said Dave Berryman, President of Gibson Guitar. “I have had the privilege to know and work with Les for many, many years and his passing has left a deep personal void. He was simply put – remarkable in every way. As a person, a musician, a friend, an inventor. He will be sorely missed by us all,”<br /><br />With the rise of the rock ’n’ roll revolution of 1955, Les Paul and Mary Ford’s popularity began to wane with younger listeners, though Paul would prove to be a massive influence on younger generation of guitarists. Still, Paul and Ford maintained their iconic presence with their wildly popular television show, which ran from 1953-1960. In 1964, the couple, parents to a son and daughter, divorced. Paul began playing in Japan, and recorded an LP for London Records before poor health forced him to take time off—as much as someone so inspired can take time off. <br />In the 1977, Paul resurfaced with a Grammy-winning Chet Atkins collaboration, <i>Chester and Lester</i>. Then the ailing guitarist, who’d already suffered arthritis and permanent hearing loss, had a heart attack, followed by bypass surgery. <br /><span style="color:#1e487c;"><br /></span>Ever stubborn, Les recovered, and returned to live performance in the late 1980s. Even releasing the 2005 double-Grammy winner <i>Les Paul &amp; Friends: American Made World Played</i>, featuring collaborations with a veritable who’s who of the electric guitar, including dozens of illustrious fans like Keith Richards, Buddy Guy, Billy Gibbons, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, and Joe Perry. In 2008, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame paid tribute to Les Paul in a week-long celebration of his life which culminated with a live performance by Les himself. Until recently Les continued to perform two weekly New York shows with the Les Paul Trio, at The Iridium Jazz Club in New York City, for over twelve years where a literal who’s who of the entertainment world has paid homage. It has been an honor to have Les Paul perform at The Iridium Jazz Club for the past twelve years hosting such luminaries as Paul McCartney, Keith Richards and others and is a tragic loss to owner Ron Sturm both personally and professionally. Iridium intends to celebrate Les Paul's music and legacy every Monday night.<br /><span style="color:#1e487c;"><br /></span>Les Paul has since become the only individual to share membership into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the National Inventors Hall of Fame, and the National Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Les is survived by his three sons Lester (Rus) G. Paul, Gene W. Paul and Robert (Bobby) R. Paul, his daughter Colleen Wess, son-in-law Gary Wess, long time friend Arlene Palmer, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A private Funeral service will be held in New York. A service in Waukesha, WI will be announced at a later date. Details will follow and will be announced for all services. Memorial tributes for the public will be announced at a future date. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Les Paul Foundation, 236 West 30th Street, 7th Floor, New York, New York 10001.<br /><br /><b><u>CONTACTS:<br /></u>Caroline Galloway GIBSON GUITAR 615-423-4904 o 440-318-1202 <span style="color:#0000ff;"><u><a href="mailto:caroline.galloway@gibson.com" target="_blank">caroline.galloway@gibson.com</a><br /></u></span></b><br /><b>Jim Eigo IRIDIUM 845-986-1677 <span style="color:#0000ff;"><u><a href="mailto:jazzpromo@earthlink.net" target="_blank">jazzpromo@earthlink.net</a></u></span></b><span style="color:#1e487c;"><br /></span><b><br />Michael K. Braunstein Braunstein &amp; Co. 212-687-3939<span style="color:#1e487c;"> </span><span style="color:#0000ff;"><u><a href="mailto:mkb@braunsteinandco.com" target="_blank">mkb@braunsteinandco.com</a><br /></u></span></b><span style="color:#1e487c;"> </span></span></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-1164402330803489622?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-9092105952266618632009-08-13T09:29:00.001-07:002009-08-13T09:29:48.155-07:00http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10307894-93.html?part=rss&amp;tag=feed&amp;subj=News-DigitalMedia<br /><br />'bout time! I'll let the article speak for itself!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-909210595226661863?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-63435016067660364302009-06-13T21:24:00.000-07:002009-06-14T07:49:39.676-07:00Dear Friends, June2009 marked the final issue of Performing Songwriter. In a heartfelt editor's note, Lydia Hutchinson bids a gracious thanks and farewell after 16 years of publishing one of the top music magazines. I am sad to hear it is closing, but happy to hear that Lydia made the decision on her own terms. Just as she started the magazine as and independent, she closed it as an independent. Truly the end of an era.<br /><a href="http://docs.google.com/gview?a=v&amp;pid=gmail&amp;attid=0.1&amp;thid=121d569c94e0349e&amp;mt=application%2Fpdf"><br />This is Lydia's goodbye note to all of us.</a><br /><br />I remember meeting Lydia at the Planet Bluegrass Folks Fest, Lyons, CO.... I don't even remember the date, except that she was on the 3rd issue of the magazine. We met through a mutual friend and I helped her 'flog' a few subscriptions. We had a great time on that day and though we don't see each other nearly enough, I consider her a friend. We practically grew up in our careers together in music.. a sister entrepreneur.<br /><br />Last summer, during a stay in Nashville, was the last time I saw her. We chatted briefly at her offices about the 15 years that had passed. She told tales of keeping the magazine away from the corporate buyout. The magazine was her art, her baby, her own. She kept it independent, she kept the quality. Lydia made it happen on her terms. I'm so damn proud of her.<br /><br />This upside down economy has taken a hard toll on all of us... music industry and print publishing are just a few industries affected. It's the end of an era for sure, but not the end for Lydia.<br /><br />Lydia, my friend, here's to you, your future and all the people who's lives you touched.<br />Cookie<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-6343501606766036430?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-18639294061328309662009-06-06T08:54:00.000-07:002009-06-06T09:04:14.181-07:00<span style="font-family: times new roman;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size: larger;">On June 5, OTR Studios hosted a Live in the Studio recording with <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bluecoastrecords.com/special-event-05-june-2009">Blue Coast Records</a> featuring an extraordinary musician of international stature!<br /><br />His name is </span><b><a href="http://kaizone.com/bio.html"><span style="font-size: larger;">Kai Eckhardt</span></a></b><span style="font-size: larger;">, one of the most gifted electric bass players in the world. His credits include touring and recording with <span>Billy Cobham, John McLaughlin, Trilok Gurtu, Stanley Clarke, Wayne Shorter, Patrice Rushen, Dewey Redman, Donald Byrd, Bela Fleck, Victor Wooten, Robert Walter, Karl Denson, Michael Franti, Larry Coryell, Warren Hill, Al Di Meola, Zakir Hussain, Vital Information , John Scofield and Bill Frisell. In the last five years, Kai can be seen as a regular with </span></span></span><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ><span><a href="http://www.garajmahal.net/"><b><span style="font-size: larger;">Garaj Mahal</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size: larger;"></span></b><span style="font-size: larger;"> a well known ensemble playing high powered instumental music in the jamband circuit.</span><span style="font-size: larger;"><br /><br />For this session, the recording team at </span><b><a href="http://otrstudios.com/"><span style="font-size: larger;">OTR Studios</span></a></b><span style="font-size: larger;"><b>,</b> helped setup a unique E.S.E. microphone placement. Led by producer, Cookie Marenco, The E.S.E. setup was employed, a proprietary recording technique she developed for Blue Coast Records. While Kai utilized his 3 instruments a 5 microphone setup captured the entire room as it vibrated with the sound of his instrument. Kai's interpretations of his songs uses full dynamic range and Marenco chose not to use compression in this recording. <br /><br />OTR Studios is located in the San Francisco area and is known for it's high performance recording technique specializing in analog tape and Direct Stream Digital. Their services include multitrack recording, mastering and dynamic webpages for music downloads.<br /><br />650 595 8475<br /><br />ENJOY THE MUSIC!<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-size:100%;" ></span><p style="font-family: times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span><span style="font-size: larger; font-family: times new roman;"><b> </b></span><b><a href="http://cookiemarenco.com/"><span style="font-size: larger;"><br /></span></a><a href="http://www.bluecoastrecords.com/"><span style="font-size: larger;"></span></a></b></span></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-1863929406132830966?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-47308994208289901262009-05-30T09:51:00.001-07:002009-05-30T09:51:53.405-07:00<b>June 27, 2009 $50 per person, free with a <i>Downloads Now! </i>site<br /><a href="http://www.otrstudios.com/" target="_blank">OTR Studios, Belmont, CA</a><br />Workshop 1 10am- 1pm<br />Workshop 2 2pm- 5pm</b><br /><b>Call for more information.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">650 595 8475</span></b><br />RSVP required.<br /><br />Do you get checks from your distributor that has a big ZERO on it?<br />Are you trying to earn a living on your art or craft?<br />Are you wondering how to take advantage of all the internet offers?<br /><br />On June 27, we'll be offering a special workshop to help you evaluate your own use of Social Media Marketing<br />and how to make it work to your advantage.<br /><b><br />Workshop focuses on </b><br />Personalizing your Marketing<br />and using Google Analytics to find your fans<br /><br />This workshop is FREE to those who already own a Downloads Now! page. <br /><br />If you don't have one....<br />During the month of June, we will be offering a special price of $250 for our full release page and include the workshop.<br /><i><b>Downloads Now!</b></i> is our proprietary CD Quality Download or High Resolution Download page customized for<br /><br /><b>your music, website, price, paypal account, and analytics</b><br /><br />Here are some examples of pages we've done<br /><a href="http://www.bluecoastrecords.com/special-event-09-april-2009" target="_blank">Blue Coast Records</a><br /><a href="http://brainbeatz.com/" target="_blank">Brainbeatz</a><br /><a href="http://jamesarmstrongmusic.com/" target="_blank">James Armstrong Music</a><br /><a href="http://garettbrennan.argoarts.com/" target="_blank">Garett Brennan</a><br /><br />Your fans can buy a Latte or they can buy a song from you!<br />Let them know you exist.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-4730899420828990126?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-91922411177234151382009-05-28T20:34:00.000-07:002009-05-28T20:37:16.744-07:00One of our newer interns <span class="il">Ryan</span> Andrews recently completed his first post-college project. A children's audio book titled "The Wonderful Adventures of Ozzie the Sea Otter". The CD was mastered here at OTR Studios with our own-- Tim Jones-- who oversaw the process. Both <span class="il">Ryan</span> and everyone here at OTR are very excited to see this project come to fruition. It will be released and packaged alongside it's physical counterpart and will see nationwide distribution through Bookmasters and Atlas books.<br /><br />Look for it at your nearest bookstore this summer!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-9192241117723415138?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-89739821355112596682009-05-23T09:32:00.000-07:002009-05-23T20:09:09.387-07:00<b>650 595 8475.</b><br /><b><br /></b><b>Along with our highly praised recording studios, we've added a new division at OTR Studios called Argo Arts (our website management and marketing division). Many of you have already taken advantage of our Dynomized Websites, Graphics and Marketing Consultation. <br /></b><br />Certainly, these are changing times for everybody. And if you haven't noticed, the major record label system died. Retail stores no longer carry unlimited music titles. Tower Records is gone, Borders will be gone soon. Walmart carries the top 20 titles at $9.95. How can you have a career in a world that doesn't value music?<br /><br /><b>EMBRACE THE INTERNET AND COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR FANS.</b><br /> You can't hide behind your music anymore. They want YOU!<b><br /><br /></b>There is so much much on the internet, it's often confusing, time consuming and doesn't provide much return. Where are you going to spend your time? We've already done the investigations and are ready to provide useful information through our new workshop series.<br /><b><br /></b><b><span style="font-size:130%;">Reach Out! Workshop -- Building your Internet Community<br />$50</span> per person</b><br /><b>If your confused about how to use all the Social Media Marketing available, we may have some answers! </b><br />We'll advise you how to turn your site from Static to Dynamic.<br />You can capture names and generate revenue from your website to your bank account. We'll show you how.<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><b><br /></b></span><b><span style="font-size:130%;">Reach Out! Workshop -- Building your Internet Community<br />June 27th, session 1 10am-1pm.. session 2 2pm-5pm<br /></span><br />June 27th Workshop will focus on....<br />Google Analytics/Translator/Adsense</b> -- no cost tools you can use. If you don't know what these terms mean, you need to attend this class!<br />We will explain how to use analytics to expand your global reach.<br />We will show you techniques that could grow traffic to your site by as much as 500% per month. It's not that hard!<br /><br />$50 per person, Limited class size, Maximum information<br />Early registration until May 31 $40<br />Location of workshop: OTR Studios<br />Bring notepad, pencil and your attention<br /><br />If you purchase <b>Downloads Now! Single</b> ($150) before May 31,<br />youl can attend the workshop at no cost<br /><br />Call for more information<br />650 595 8475<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-8973982135511259668?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-44508441387598578032009-05-22T17:44:00.000-07:002009-05-23T09:09:20.540-07:00<b> 650 595 8475 OTR Studios -- Analog Recording to Internet Audio<br />Music Production * Dynamic Websites * Global Distribution<br /><br />Starting today, we are offering a Complete Recording Package that takes you from production to sales all in one....<br /><br /></b>Certainly, these are changing times for everybody. And if you haven't noticed, the major record label system has died. Retail stores no longer carry unlimited music titles. Tower Records is gone, Borders will be gone soon. Walmart carries the top 20 titles at $9.95. How can you have a career in a world that doesn't value music?<br /><br />The first thing to do is put value BACK in your music and REACH OUT to your audience often! Whether you record at home as a hobby or have toured the world with 25 releases under your belt, everyone LOVES and DESERVES to get the best sound possible. That has value, even as an mp3. Next, attract your fans, engage them in conversation and respond to their desires. You will addict them to you.<br /><b><br /></b><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>Record, Master and Distribute Package $5000 </b></span><b>New Easy Payment Plans!</b><br /> $2000 in advance/ $1000 for 3 months <br />Includes<br /> <b>40 hours of recording time Analog or Digital</b><br /><span> </span>with our house engineer, rental of upto 4 reels of tape, mix to DSD digital<br /> <b>Full Mastering Package</b><br /><span> eq, level and </span>sequence upto 15 songs, archive music, error tested pmcd, unlimited changes, mp3 files and cd redbook standards<br /> <b>Downloads Now! Pro Package</b><br /><span> </span>CD Quality Downloads at your website, payments to your paypal account, 1 year of hosting and customer service, paypal shopping cart, up to 12 songs individually sold)<br /> <b>300 cds <span></span></b>in a wallet or slimline case<br /> <b>Graphic design</b> for the wallet/slim line and disc art<br /> <b>2 hours of Social Media Marketing Consultation</b> or <b>Reach Out Worksh0p</b> <b><br /></b><br /><b>Pay before May 29, in full and receive a 10% discount... $4400</b><br /><br />At OTR, we are a one stop shop for your career.<br /><b>We want to invite you to visit our studios for a free 30 minute consultation on production and marketing to help you with your future as a musician.</b><br /><br />Call us at 650 595 8475 to set up a meeting.<br /><br />It all starts with the music. You want to take it to the next level. You want collaboration. You want professionalism.<br /><br />Our 20 year history of production includes Grammy awards, Gold records, and a great reputation. Combined with vintage gear, proprietary systems, and skilled craftsmenship we are at the head of the class.<br /><br />Record you band from scratch or bring in your digital home tracks for enhancement. We can get a better sound than you imagined possible.<br /><br />We are now scheduling for July, August and into fall. It's not too early to think about a release!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">To receive an EXTRA 5% discount, join our Facebook group under OTR Studios. You'll see instructions how to get your additional discount!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-4450844138759857803?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-64308932360957177722009-05-14T08:21:00.000-07:002009-05-14T08:25:10.747-07:00Hey Friends! time to jump on board the High Rez boat! If you've got great sounding music, yoy might want to consider offering downloads directly at your site! And receive the payments from them directly to your paypal account.<br /><br />Now, if you build a site, you may have figured out that it doesn't mean people will show up to your party! We can offer marketing consultation along with your new download site. We'll show you how to built it so the come!<br /><br />Call us today at<br />650 595 8475<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-6430893236095717772?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-32636616632313197902009-04-16T15:35:00.000-07:002009-04-16T15:46:09.716-07:00I am sad to announce the passing of an incredible human being, Ron Stallings. It's hard to believe he's gone. His soft and sweet personality was a pleasure for us all. The ease of working with him was something we looked forward to. And not to forget, his amazing musicianship. Peace to you, Ron. <br /><br />Cookie<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article/article?f=/c/a/2009/04/16/BAU31736TE.DTL">Sf Gate Article on Ron Stallings</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-3263661663231319790?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-2016795655129008482009-04-11T17:07:00.000-07:002009-04-11T17:07:32.118-07:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RwBS08EXuj0/SeEww1PIJ1I/AAAAAAAAAQY/Oz4bnzzxXrQ/s1600-h/DSC05151.JPG"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RwBS08EXuj0/SeEww1PIJ1I/AAAAAAAAAQY/Oz4bnzzxXrQ/s320/DSC05151.JPG" border="0" /></a> The Brothers Lekas at OTR Studios<div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-201679565512900848?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-32477173791384474622009-02-16T18:26:00.000-08:002009-02-16T18:26:59.483-08:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RwBS08EXuj0/SZogcrz7kcI/AAAAAAAAAJw/JCqH6vdm2vY/s1600-h/greg+2+16+09+018.jpg"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RwBS08EXuj0/SZogcrz7kcI/AAAAAAAAAJw/JCqH6vdm2vY/s320/greg+2+16+09+018.jpg" border="0" /></a> Thanks, Jonathan Herrera!<div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-3247717379138447462?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-51822205822863096592009-02-16T17:56:00.000-08:002009-02-16T17:56:17.563-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RwBS08EXuj0/SZoZQP4MmyI/AAAAAAAAAJo/LqRz9RMeL68/s1600-h/greg+2+16+09+014.jpg"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RwBS08EXuj0/SZoZQP4MmyI/AAAAAAAAAJo/LqRz9RMeL68/s320/greg+2+16+09+014.jpg" border="0" /></a> Brain's kick drum at OTR 02 16 09. Session.. Gregory James.<div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-5182220582286309659?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-59282480750827988202009-02-12T19:53:00.000-08:002009-02-12T20:12:26.924-08:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RwBS08EXuj0/SZTup9a1cSI/AAAAAAAAAJE/nIS7f5-l2Us/s1600-h/DSC04958.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; clear: both; float: left;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RwBS08EXuj0/SZTup9a1cSI/AAAAAAAAAJE/nIS7f5-l2Us/s320/DSC04958.JPG" border="0" /></a> The BlowupDollz were singing for Justin Saragueta's upcoming release at OTR Studios.... I wonder why he looks so happy!<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-5928248075082798820?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-65278853837638109682009-02-12T11:53:00.000-08:002009-02-12T11:53:19.244-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RwBS08EXuj0/SZR-LsfXIrI/AAAAAAAAAI0/uF63CqXiRpo/s1600-h/DSC04908.JPG"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RwBS08EXuj0/SZR-LsfXIrI/AAAAAAAAAI0/uF63CqXiRpo/s320/DSC04908.JPG" border="0" /></a> So long, and fare thee well....<div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-6527885383763810968?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-87096582166858936622009-02-10T16:52:00.000-08:002009-02-11T14:11:49.480-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RwBS08EXuj0/SZIhYmTi69I/AAAAAAAAAIg/Fi0FKam81CY/s1600-h/DSC04855.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; clear: both; float: left;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RwBS08EXuj0/SZIhYmTi69I/AAAAAAAAAIg/Fi0FKam81CY/s320/DSC04855.JPG" border="0" /></a> Really, we DO have a 24 track tape machine behind those glass doors... We use it EVERYDAY! But that doesn't mean we don't use computers... for wireless, sampling, programming, recording, archiving, internet, communication, marketing and sales. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">CONTEST RULES... <br />Submissions end Feb 28, 2009</span><br />Count how many computers are in this picture, send us an email and win and HOUR of free studio time... (must be used with other studio time purchased!). Limited time for this contest... Feb 28, 2009...<br /><br />Name all the digital recording software in this photo (and available at OTR) and win and hour of free studio time.<br /><br />If you can name the people, win a 3rd hour...<br />(if you find the Otari MTR 90 remote... well, you win NOTHING... ... cuz ya know it's there....)<br /><br />Send your answers to Andrew@OTRStudios.com or call and leave a message at 650 595 8475.<br /><br />Answers to be posted on March 11, 2009<br /><br />Peace<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-8709658216685893662?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-88773094658582951342009-02-09T20:22:00.000-08:002009-02-09T20:25:32.741-08:00Hi Friends, the harpsichord has a new home! Chie Sakanaka of San Francisco has taken the harpsichord with promises to complete the building and perform a Duke Ellington song on it... someday.<br /><br />Thanks Chie, Kenji and Sayumi for coming down to OTR and taking it away. We know it will be in good hands!<br /><br />Cookie<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-8877309465858295134?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-10978724163438375132009-01-16T06:24:00.000-08:002009-01-16T06:25:50.295-08:00Hi friends, hope you're all surviving! it's an understatement to say we're facing incredible challenges in the upcoming years. If there's good news to come of it, we've noticed people returning to their loves and passions, friends and family, and new found collaborations of creative thinking. We're all cutting costs, hanging in and doing what we can.<br /> <br />For 2009, we've come up with new services to help you lower your production costs, new products for you to market and sell your music, workshops and articles to assist you through the maze of 'what to do' if you're considering a career as an artist, engineer or producer. For full information, check out our website.<br /> <a href="http://otrstudios.com/"><br />NEW EVERYDAY DISCOUNT PRICING.</a><br />We are please to introduce Tim Jones as our new house engineer after 18 months apprenticing at OTR learning our systems and proving his professionalism. OTR will be offering new Standard Rates with House Engineer in addition to the engineering and production services of owner, Cookie Marenco. <br />For 2009, we are offering day rates and multiple day discounts... and everyday discounts of 5-10% for early quick turn payments. You can get a 20% discount off our regular rates, if you can pay 8 weeks ahead of your sessions. It might seem like a long time, but, we typically book 2-3 months in advance.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://otrstudios.com/downloads-now">DOWNLOADS NOW!</a> <br />Tired of giving most of your money (or small change) to Itunes? Amazon? We offer a simple and unique tool to help you maintain your community, sell a download at the price you choose, bundle whatever content you like and have the money go to your paypal account. Customization to look like your site is available. If you don't have a website, no worries, we host your downloads for a year, you can put a link from your myspace, facebook or other social network.<br />Check out...<br /> <a href="http://brainbeatz.argoarts.com/">Brainbeatz.com</a><br /> <a href="http://kaizone.argoarts.com/">Kaizone.com</a><br /> <a href="http://bluecoastworld.com/">BlueCoastWorld.com</a><br /> <a href="http://otrstudios.com/mutlitrack"><br />ANALOG MULTITRACK RECORDING, WE PROVIDE THE TAPE! THEN TRANSFER TO DIGITAL</a><br />Okay, the myth continues.. tape is expensive, but now there is no excuse. We include rental reels for your project because we believe in the speed, long life, ease and most important, the sound is incredible, no one denies it. Nielsen Soundscan reports an 89% increase in vinyl sales.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://otrstudios.com/mastering">IMPROVED MASTERING for CD, DOWNLOADS, VINYL</a><br />We now incorporate our Sonoma DSD one bit recording system in our mastering. We believe in great analog gear with our proprietary silver cable to enhance and enlarge your digital or analog tracks. Here's how it works.... <br />We take your mixed files of all sample rates... .44.1, 48, 88.2, 96K.. cassette.. mix 'em up. We take them analogue out, no plug ins, through Millennia Origins and maximise the levels to DSD. One bit recording sounds the closest to tape. After many comparisons, we've found the Sonoma system to have the best sonic qualities for modifications. From there we transfer out for cd ref Prep.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://cookiemarenco.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=category&amp;layout=blog&amp;id=38&amp;Itemid=77">MUSIC IN THE YEAR 2008</a><br />This is the place for writing thoughts on the music business. This year, we'll make this a viable link for information on websites, production and marketing techniques for the indie artist. You can subscribe to the RSS free.<br /> <br />Other new services...Yes we can...<br />Production, Website managment, Web site development, Graphics, Silver Cable,<br />Vinyl and Promo Packages, Consulting on your brand development<br /> <br />So, call us about your project, budget and we'll work out a program.<br /> <br />All of us at OTR<br />650 595 8475<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-1097872416343837513?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-43219273118865660492009-01-14T08:52:00.000-08:002009-01-14T08:55:30.517-08:00Hey friends... for the serious tinkerer, we have an unfinished Harpsichord Kit... $100, or best offer...<br />there are details at<br /><a href="http://cookiemarenco.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=section&amp;layout=blog&amp;id=9&amp;Itemid=77">Cookie Marenco's News</a><br /><br />ore call the studio at<br />650 595 8475<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-4321927311886566049?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-33174471413760660502009-01-05T21:24:00.000-08:002009-01-05T21:24:13.205-08:00<a href="http://otrstudios.blogspot.com/2008/08/vinyl-sales-up-89-in-2008-need-to-press.html">Vinyl Sales UP 89% in 2008! Need to Press Vinyl?</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-3317447141376066050?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-6795078559802882212008-12-30T21:19:00.000-08:002008-12-30T21:25:13.984-08:00Well, it's not really a 'puppy' but it's so small and cute, it sure SEEMS like a new puppy. Patrick bought a little tiny, blue computer from Acer, the Aspire. We named it BLUEONE... He got it at Christmas on a spending spree at Fry's. It was the 'runt' of the litter.....<br /><br />Little Blue isn't paper trained yet. I don't think all of it's applications have been installed and it whimpers a little at night when he puts it to sleep and closes the lid. We hope you all come by and pet the puppy. Please, don't feed it scraps of your lunch.<br /><br />The other computers are jealous of all the attention we give puppy.<br /><br />Happy New Year!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-679507855980288221?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-90851354279191921962008-11-20T16:07:00.000-08:002008-11-25T18:59:21.438-08:00<a href="http://otrstudios.com/downloads-now"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Downloads Now!</span></a><br /><br />Here's the basic template for the landing page to <a href="http://otrstudios.com/downloads-now"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Downloads Now!</span></a><br /><a href="http://yournamehere.argoarts.com/">http://yournamehere.argoarts.com/</a><br /><br />You choose ...<br />The price of the download...<br />What to download (cd quality or higher downloads, 1 or more files (not larger than 50 megs per file), videos, 1 song or whole album)<br />The colors and customization.. (add photos and logos to the page)<br />How often you want to add a song to the page...<br /><br />Then, send the link with your newsletter/gig listings to<br />Your mailing list, myspace, facebook and make sure to have your webmaster link with a menu item on your webpage!<br /><br />We customize the landing page,<br />Associate it with your paypal account,<br />Add the files each month (additional charge based on size of file),<br />Link back to your home website,<br />And host the audio for one year.<br /><br />Here's an example of a simple <a href="http://otrstudios.com/downloads-now"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Downloads Now!</span></a> page<br /><a href="http://bluecoastrecords.argoarts.com/">http://bluecoastrecords.argoarts.com/</a><br /><br />Why wait for the disc to be done when you can upload immediately...<br />This is a recent example of a full album<br /><a href="http://abiroberts.argoarts.com/">http://abiroberts.argoarts.com/</a><br /><br />We have services for mastering to optimize audio for the internet (helpful for live concerts, home recordings, outtakes, etc),<br />Press release creation and submission,<br />Newsletter management and sending,<br />Creating new pages or a new website for your mailing list subscribers.<br /><br />give a call if you have any questions...<br />650 595 8475<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-9085135427919192196?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-34179277277404399062008-09-21T21:12:00.001-07:002008-09-21T21:31:25.838-07:00The sold out event at OTR Studios, put on by the Bay Area Audio Society, brought 40 curious audiophiles from their glorious home listening rooms to the recording studio where they got first hand experience in mic placement.<br /><br />Flamenco guitarist, Jason McGuire, played while the group examine favorite micing techniques of Cookie Marenco, owner of OTR Studios and founder of Blue Coast Records. For optimum recording quality, the sessions were recorded to 2" tape. The group then went into the control room, with Jason positioned between the speakers for playback and live sound comparisons. A question and answer period followed. <br /><br />Mixes of the 2 songs performed by Jason will be available soon at the BAAS website. OTR is looking forward to hosting more workshops and educational events in the near future. Check back often for details!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-3417927727740439906?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-53898406382878807342008-09-06T06:47:00.000-07:002008-09-06T06:59:14.851-07:00OTR Studios, Cookie Marenco and the Bay Area Audiophile Society is presenting a unique event with Jason McGuire, renown Flamenco Guitarist performing solo guitar pieces. The event will demonstrate various micing techniques and compare the same recording from different aspects of mic placement. BAAS will provide a hifi listening system to investigate how close the natural tone can be emulated through speakers. Attendents will be able to ask questions and try some unique combinations under Marenco's guidance. <br /><br />The two sessions sold out quickly and it is anticipated more are to follow. Jason Victor Serinus will attend the first session on behalf of Stereophile magazine. Matthew Harper, senior editor at EQ magazine, will be video taping session two for the EQ website.<br /><br />OTR Studios would like to thank Bob Walters for organizing, coordinating and promoting the event.<br /><br />It looks to be a fun and informative day!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-5389840638287880734?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-16740592482779137482008-08-23T19:53:00.001-07:002008-08-23T20:04:53.504-07:00The <a href="http://baasnotes.com/blog/">Bay Area Audiophile Society</a> (BAAS) brings it's members to OTR Studio on Sept 13 for two back to back workshops experimenting with microphone placement, Cookie Marenco, chief engineer and owner of OTR Studios, will be guiding and overseeing the sessions with flamenco guitarist, <a href="http://www.jpmcguire.com/">Jason McGuire</a>, providing the live acoustic performance.<br /><br />Bob Walters, president of BAAS, came up with the idea. We all feel that the audiophile community is a wonderful place to find people who love music and love their sound. OTR is excited to bring to demonstrate the mysteries of the recording studio.<br /><br />At this time, both sessions are sold out, but if you're interested, please contact OTR to be on the waiting list. There's a good chance we'll be doing this more often!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-1674059248277913748?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-54684693096441617612008-08-23T19:49:00.000-07:002008-09-29T18:15:21.649-07:00We're happy to have Justin Saragueta choose OTR as his studio with Cookie Marenco his producer. Justin's fresh voice and thoughtful lyrics are going to wow audiences of all ages. Check back here for updates as we work on his new release!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-5468469309644161761?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-80619775335320890672008-08-08T21:36:00.000-07:002009-01-05T08:19:56.798-08:00Neilsen reports a worldwide resurgence in vinyl sales for 2008.<br /><br />It's not just for audiophiles anymore! Twenty somethings are buying vinyl, punk bands are releasing it, dj's playing it, listening parties are back in style. Major artist are all releasing on vinyl and the best part is at retail.... NO RETURNS on retail sales... it's one way, as we say....<br /><br />With our 20 and more years of experience, we can direct you to the right sources for graphics, printing, vinyl, distribution and how to price your vinyl. For regular recordings, suggested retail is ranging from $13-20 a unit. If you're releasing on 180 grams and come from a tape source (or high quality, uncompressed master) you can get $30-50 per album.<br /><br />Give us a call! <br />650 595 8475<br />OTR Studios<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-8061977533532089067?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-76531346993683821872008-08-08T21:34:00.000-07:002008-08-10T17:54:04.862-07:00Yep, it's that time again when <a href="http://robickes.com/">Rob Ickes</a> gets the urge to make another sensational jazz dobro recording. This time, it's for his own label, Resorevolution Records. He brought <a href="http://cookiemarenco.com">Cookie Marenco</a> out to Nashville to record in early August. Many of you remember Rob from his appearances with Blue Highway, sessions with Dolly Parton and Earl Scruggs, his own Rounder Records recordings and (of course) an artist on <a href="http://bluecoastrecords.com">Blue Coast Records</a>. <br /><br />The recording features Rob on Dobro, Michael Alvey (piano) and RobinElla (on vocals). The music was played live in the studio and will have a unique 'jazz/country/swing' to it. Rob requested the tracks be laid to 2" to have the best sound possible. <br /><br />Rob chose Wildwood Recording in Franklin, Tennessee to capture the performances being one of the few studios that has 2" tape, a great sounding grand piano and wonderful acoustics in the room. Cookie brought her arsenal of proprietary silver cable and Rob's 'special' mics to the session. She was assisted by facility owner, Brendan Harkin, a well known engineer/producer/musician in his own right.<br /><br />Cookie will bring the tape back to OTR for the mixing. We're forward to the debut of this gem!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-7653134699368382187?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-77268862526208077982008-07-07T19:25:00.000-07:002008-07-07T19:30:31.250-07:00We wanted to announce our new website at <a href="http://otrstudios.com/">otrstudios.com</a> and especially our <a href="http://otrstudios.com/musicmainsection">CD Quality Download</a> section. Once again, Patrick is doing a terrific job with website improvements. We hope to continually release full album downloads at our site of projects recorded at OTR or by me. <br /><br />Most of you know that we're still recording on 2" tape or using DSD digital and the quality of sound is wonderful. Each month we'll feature a reissue or new recording from our OTR artists and hope you enjoy the experience. These are NOT mp3's or lossless FLAC. There are real wav files at 44.1 16bit. You can burn a cd and hear the mixes as the artist and producer intended.<br /><br />Most of you know my feelings about mp3.... they have a place (usually in the trash after I've listened to the demo). Our downloadable wav files will open in Itunes, Windows Media, etc. No player required.<br /><br />Our first featured artists are Jenna Maminna and Jane Selkye. Of course, the Blue Coast Collection is there to checkout also (if you haven't already). Click on the album cover and you'll get to a page to audition all the songs. The reissued albums from Jenna and Jane are two of my favorites. OTR Classic recordings and shouldn't be overlooked. If you are an artist who would like a CD quality download page on your site, tied into your paypal account, called us for details at the studio. Our expanded studio services now include website building and management. If you're an artist who has previously recorded at OTR and would like your album featured in an upcoming month, please call us for more details!<br /><br />Each album has a comment section for fan thoughts or band memories of the session. Would love to have you comment if you were at the sessions! Enjoy and let us know what you think!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-7726886252620807798?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-80919665726666388912008-07-07T19:07:00.000-07:002008-07-07T19:21:50.620-07:00We're putting the finishing touches on a project for Abi Roberts (www.abiroberts.com), a very talented singer/comedian who has been touted as the "British Bette Midler". Selections from the recording will be included in her upcoming comedic short film "Beached" (www.beachedthemovie.com) as well as a full lenth album to be released later in the year. <br /><br />The Film, shot entirely on location in Las Vegas, will feature covers of several Bette Midler favorites including From a Distance, Wind Beneath My Wings and Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy. Her own songs, Turn Out the Lights and Gay Best Friend, are not to be missed!<br /><br />Roberts' producer, musical director and keyboardist Eamonn Flynn, formerly of The Commitments, assembled a team of world class musicians for the recording including drummer Billy Johnson (Patti LaBelle, Maze, Santana), bassist Jamie Brewer (Michelle Shocked) and guitarist Todd Swenson. On backup vocals, we welcomed our friends, Larry Batiste, Jeannie Tracy and Claytoven Richardson along with many of the Big Bang Beat musicians. A surprise appearance from Dennis Crapass had the crew crying for mercy!<br /><br />The music was recorded entirely to 2" analog tape by OTR's senior engineer (as well as owner and founder), Cookie Marenco. The level of performance combined with stellar sound will make this an audiophile favorite.<br /><br />Miss Roberts' returned to Los Angeles on Tuesday for a round of stand-up comedy gigs. OTR will finish up the mastering in house, with Marenco overseeing the process. Patrick O'Connor will be using his graphic skill for the CD cover and digital downloads, all part of OTR's expanded services.<br /><br />More to come!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-8091966572666638891?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-53303002980799375252008-06-06T18:16:00.000-07:002008-06-06T18:21:10.392-07:00Kim Baker has returned to OTR to record tracks for an upcoming release. Once again teamed up with Cookie Marenco as engineer and producer, Kim uses her skills on the piano to lay down the basic tracks.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-5330300298079937525?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-16557284337529938872008-04-21T05:36:00.000-07:002008-04-21T05:37:17.552-07:00Hi Friends, a long time coming....<br />We've got a new streamlined website!<br />Check it out...<br /><a href="http://www.otrstudios.com/">otrstudios.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-1655728433752993887?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-77286232688438069242008-02-28T04:11:00.000-08:002008-06-06T18:16:10.271-07:00Hi friends, lots going on at OTR!<br /><br />Call Patrick directly, if you'd like to know more. 650 759 1357<br /><br />Do you need to transfer DA88 or ADAT files to wav? Wondering what's on those tapes from 10 years ago? Give us a call.<br /><br />Our analog tape machine is still the foundation of our recording though with all our digital gear, we're able to transfer tracks to 44.1/48k wav files for use on nuendo or protools. We can also transfer to high resolution files, like DSD and 96K, if you need. For archiving your valuable masters, you might want to consider a backup.<br /><br />We've installed Final Cut Pro for some video editing capabilities. We've been doing educational videos for EQ magazine and artist video demos in our studio. Alex DeGrassi was in a little while ago playing a 39 string harp guitar for a video and audio session.<br /><br />Hope to hear from you all soon!<br /><br />OTR<br />650 595 8475<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-7728623268843806924?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-41413943046373411472007-12-25T10:40:00.000-08:002007-12-25T10:46:40.406-08:00To all the artists, fans, gear manufacturers and staff, thanks for a great year! I especially would like to thank Patrick for all his work. Thank you to Tim and Josh for taking the challenge to the next step. Thanks to Ezra and Andrew for all your ideas and loyalty. Thank you to Nick and Nick for your enthusiasm.<br /><br />We're looking forward to expanding next year and giving you continuing quality service.<br /><br />Best in 2008!<br /><br />Cookie Marenco<br />Owner and Believer that great music and great art deserves great sound!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-4141394304637341147?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-12914394697005581512007-12-02T15:11:00.000-08:002007-12-02T15:17:13.380-08:00We're thrilled to have Alex de Grassi back working at OTR finishing up his harp recording. It will be available next year. <br /><br />Also in the studio was bassoonist, Paul Hanson and acoustic guitarist, Steve Erquiaga perform live duos in the studio. Paul is on his way to Japan for a two year stint in Tokyo for Cirque de Soleil and wanted to document this incredible duo before leaving.<br /><br />Cookie Marenco engineered both sessions to 2" tape, dropping them to DSD digital for editing and mixing later. Patrick O'Connor was on board to work the digital equiment and the sessions were assisted with Tim Jones and Josh Cummings, both part of the New View Crew.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-1291439469700558151?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-27927845389084646352007-11-11T11:06:00.001-08:002007-11-11T11:10:24.182-08:00Hey friends, here we go.. we've stumbled on the future.. LOL<br />a couple of articles that might be of interest to you, especially those of you who had been in on reading my business plans of the last 5 years.<br />check out what these folks are doing with <a href="http://www.inspiree.com/newsite/index.php">distribution to Whole Foods </a>(it's wimpy content, but good lookin' displays in the stores)<br /><br />then here's the latest terms for "records companies are trying to get a clue".. 360 contracts.. they want to act as managers and take a piece of everything. not a bad concept, but they're kinda late to the party....<br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/11/arts/music/11leed.html?_r=2&amp;th&amp;emc=th&amp;oref=slogin&amp;oref=slogin">ny times</a><br /><a href="http://www.economist.com/business/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9443082">economist</a><br /><br />Brand association is hitting the music business.<br />Fifty cent owns part of 'Vitamin Water' that just sold to Coke for billions.<br /><br />Art? Commerce? Bands as Brands?<br />you decide<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-2792784538908464635?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-36463177762033706302007-10-08T13:46:00.000-07:002007-10-08T14:00:14.861-07:00Go to <a href="http://www.livefromaes.com/">www.livefromaes.com</a> for updates....<br /><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nyr-3H9w04" target="_blank">GIT'N 'R DONE: This year's AES Convention has it all, and Jim Anderson, chair, Convention Committee (left) and Chris Plunkett, deputy director, Convention Management, are two of the lead pros who made it happen.</a><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nys-3H9w05" target="_blank">1-2-3 Ready To Roll</a> For decades, the annual AES Convention has been the center of the pro audio world, and this year's edition upholds that tradition by looking ahead into the future. The annual gathering always brings with it new technologies, thousands of visitors, exciting panels and workshops, and more. While it may sport a retro-sounding theme in "Where Audio Comes Alive"-and it'd be fitting since the classic Frampton Comes Alive was recorded in nearby Long Island-this year's convention is unquestionably about today and tomorrow.<br /><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nyt-3H9w06" target="_blank">AES Honors Its Own</a> Today's Audio Engineering Society was built upon the achievements of the pioneers in our industry. The awards presentation, held during today's opening ceremonies, honors audio's top innovators and practitioners-an important highlight of each AES Convention. The success of tomorrow's audio professionals is possible thanks to these honorees' considerable accomplishments.<br /><br /><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nyu-3H9w07" target="_blank">Post Production Tools Up</a> Every year at the AES Convention post-production professionals have an opportunity to catch up with the latest and greatest in software and hardware audio tools. As a recent straw poll of several post houses around the country suggests, even if there are no plans for a facility expansion, post shops are always on the lookout for new gear that will allow the creative talent to hone their craft and get the job done just that little bit faster and better.<br /><br /><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nyv-3H9w08" target="_blank">Reasons To Be Cheerful</a> Today looks to be getting busy, so I'll move quickly to what I consider to be essential Convention highlights...<br /><br /><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nyw-3H9w09" target="_blank">Chris'Picks</a> The opening day of the 123rd AES Convention includes a wealth of fascinating and insightful events. Like New York itself, today's special events feature something for everyone.<br /><br /><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nyx-3H9w00" target="_blank">Wieslaw Woszczyk Reflects On AES Presidency</a> Outgoing Audio Engineering Society president Wieslaw Woszczyk reflected on the previous year for Pro Sound News.<br /><br /><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nyy-3H9w01" target="_blank">eSession-Born Of Necessity</a> Necessity may be the mother of invention, but raw inventiveness is not enough to ensure that a good idea is feasible in the marketplace. For eSession (Booth 462), a convergence of opportunity with inventiveness, supported by current technology, has put online music production collaboration into the category of "idea whose time has come."<br />LIVE FROM AES DAY 01 EDITIONFriday, October 05, 2007<br /><br /><br />Manufacturer News<br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nyz-3H9w02" target="_blank">Turbosound Joins AM&amp;S Network</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nz0-3H9w09" target="_blank">Producers, Engineers Embrace A-T Flagship Headphones</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nz1-3H9w00" target="_blank">Pinewood Studios Group Revamps With Euphonix</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nz2-3H9w01" target="_blank">HPG HiQnet System Architect In Control On Rascal Flatts Tour</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nz3-3H9w02" target="_blank">Versatile New Processor In Lexicon Spotlight</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nz4-3H9w03" target="_blank">Meyer Honored With Silver Medal Award</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nz5-3H9w04" target="_blank">Al Kooper Visits MOTU Booth Today</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nz6-3H9w05" target="_blank">Renkus-Heinz Showcases New VERSYS VL3 Line Array</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nz7-3H9w06" target="_blank">Shure Funds Research For Hearing Loss Study</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nz8-3H9w07" target="_blank">SSL Duality Consoles At Heart Of New Germano Facility</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nz9-3H9w08" target="_blank">SSL Will 'Shed' New Light On Home Studios</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nzA-3H9w06" target="_blank">Yamaha Adds TXn Series Amps To Flagship Line</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nzB-3H9w07" target="_blank">Yamaha Is Official AES 5.1 System Provider</a><br /><br /><br />Products<br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nzC-3H9w08" target="_blank">Equator Audio Heats Up With Q Series Monitors</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nzD-3H9w09" target="_blank">New Preamp Bolsters Focusrite Liquid Technology</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nzE-3H9w00" target="_blank">Holophone Spotlights New Portable Surround Mic</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nzF-3H9w01" target="_blank">JBL Launches VRX Series Powered Models</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nzG-3H9w02" target="_blank">Neutrik Launches IP65 Rated OpticalCon System</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nzH-3H9w03" target="_blank">Neve Genesys Console Makes U.S. Debut</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nzI-3H9w04" target="_blank">Wafer Monitors Key Wide Ranging PMC Showcase</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nzJ-3H9w05" target="_blank">Sony Shows Next-Gen Digital Wireless System</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nzK-3H9w06" target="_blank">TI Showcases 216kHZ Stereo ADCs</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nzL-3H9w07" target="_blank">Waves Spotlights API Plug-Ins Collection</a><br /><br /><br />Main Features<br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nzM-3H9w08" target="_blank">1-2-3 Ready To Roll</a><br /><br /><br />Features<br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nzN-3H9w09" target="_blank">AES Honors Its Own</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nzO-3H9w00" target="_blank">Post Production Tools Up</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nzP-3H9w01" target="_blank">Reasons To Be Cheerful</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nzQ-3H9w02" target="_blank">Chris'Picks</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nzR-3H9w03" target="_blank">Wieslaw Woszczyk Reflects On AES Presidency</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nzS-3H9w04" target="_blank">eSession-Born Of Necessity</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PpH-nzT-3H9w05" target="_blank"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-3646317776203370630?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-34761930870862877932007-09-27T19:38:00.000-07:002007-09-27T19:50:54.617-07:00<div><strong>OTR would like to support our friend, Jay Saber, by announcing his event on our site.<br /><br />Polly Wood, an incredible performer who recorded her first release with me at OTR, is on the bill.<br /><br />We hope you attend. Should be a great time!<br />Cookie Marenco<br /><br />PRESS RELEASE</strong></div> <div> </div> <div>For those of you in town, come hear a <strong>great concert</strong> at the <strong>Santa Cruz Veterans Hall </strong>with <strong>Workingman's Ed</strong> performing music of the <strong>Grateful Dead, Ragged Glory </strong>performing music of <strong>Neil Young</strong> and <strong>Polly Wood</strong> performing music of <strong>Polly Wood</strong>. <strong>Randy Merten</strong> will be producing a <strong>liquid light show</strong> and <strong>LaVie</strong> will be providing <strong>organic and yummy food</strong>. The show will be benefitting <strong>Solutions in Action, the Resource Center for Non-Violence</strong> and <strong>Veterans for Peace. </strong></div> <div><strong></strong> </div> <div><strong>Doors- 7</strong></div> <div><strong>Show- 8</strong></div> <div> </div> <div>Tickets- Streetlight Records</div> <div>$10 Advance</div> <div>$12 Door<br /><br />--<br />Jay Saber<br />The Wheel Company<br /><strong><a href="http://www.thewheelcompany.com/" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">www.thewheelcompany.com</a> </strong></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-3476193087086287793?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-5182532884309326872007-08-01T08:41:00.000-07:002007-08-14T08:26:33.146-07:00Hey there friends and fans of OTR...... from Cookie<br />It's been way too busy the last four months. We're taking an August breather to catch up on our database, make a few deals, plan out the next few months.<br /><br />You can check out our specials at our new <a href="http://otrstudios.com/buttonbuys">"button buys" </a>on the special page. You get a discount for just PAYING on line..... and 5% if it's paid by august 31... 'nuff said...<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">HERE'S THE HAPS</span><br /><br />Jean Claude Reynaud made his annual visit from France to help out co producing duties for Blue Coast Records. We are running a hidden page for discount pricing of the <a href="http://www.bluecoastrecords.com/special.html">Blue Coast Collection</a>. I won't ramble on about my label here, you can check out the blog at <a href="http://bluecoastrecords.blogspot.com/">Blue Coast</a> for that. Jean and I were working on mastering Art Lande on DSD for the second release. He also showed us how to wire up an ipod cable using the Goddess Labs silver cable designed by his father, <a href="http://www.jm-reynaud.com/jmr_us/jm-reynaud_fr.html">Jean Marie Reynaud. </a><br /><br />Last few months were spent producing and finishing up the <a href="http://houstonjones.com/">Houston Jones</a> project. It's an amazing combination of great songs, masterfully performed... and not OVER produced. It's just the band in all their glory with great take after great take... we finishing up mastering and hoping for September release.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.beautiful-bass.com/weblog/">Jeff Schmidt</a> was in working with me on his solo bass project... i know, it sounds a little weird.. <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">solo bass?<br /></span>well, it's more like Michael Hedges on bass. Hard to describe, but really fun material. It's in my cd changer now on unlimited repeat! There's even a bit of BLU CUBE in there... crazy dude.<br /><br />From Phoenix Videoediting Labs, comes Cathyann Stonehill, producing a recording with artist Kim Cladas. (I'll get links for you soon!) This project took Cathy over many years to produce and includes Kim on vocals (as well as songwriting), Bill Spooner, (from the legendary Tubes), Bonnie Hayes and a more talented sidefolk than you can imagine. Cathy brought the tracks to me for mixing from her pro tools files... She was a joy and pleasure to work with. Hope we get to do more! Due out in the fall.<br /><br />Long time OTR guest, Gregory James has been working on his acoustic quartet record that has Jon Herrera (one of the editors of Bass Player magazine), Deszon Claiborne (drums) and Barry Shulman (szx and flute). I think this is the 5th recording I've made with Greg... always fun, always different and always great music. If you want a little history on Greg, check out his site on <a href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/gregoryjames5">CDBaby</a>. Not sure of the release date, but we'll keep you informed.<br /><br />Jazz poet, Norman Woods, brought his tribute to Smiley Winters and Ed Kelley in for mastering and touch ups. Should be available soon. Norman mashed up elements of old recordings with his poetry to make an incredibly moving recording. This session was especially touching because I used to play with Smiley. He was an amazing drummer, but more than that, a beautiful human being. You'll be touched by his words as well. Thank you, Norman, for keeping Smiley and Ed alive for all of us. Check out Norman's previous recordings on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Times-Planet-Earth-Blessed-N-Side/dp/B0000696HU">Amazon.com. </a><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">THAT WAS THE HAPS AND CLAPS</span><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">NOW HERE'S <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">THE SLAPS</span><br /><br />SLAP </span>me silly for not ordering enough Blue Coast Collection CDs. We sold out in 6 weeks. and <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">SLAP</span> Sony silly for closing their plant in the USA so that we have to have them manufactured in Austria. <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">MULTIPLE SLAPS</span> for the shipping dudes in Austria for sending 2000 units packaged so badly we had to reject the order.. the replacement shipment wasn't much better.<br /><br />But <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">CLAPS</span> to Patrick O'Connor for trying to keep it straight and to all our interns who checked 2000 discs for errors.. Andrew, Tim and Eric. <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">CLAPS</span> to Gus Skinas for trying to keep high def audio alive with the SACD program and DSD. <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">STANDING OVATION CLAPS </span>to all those audiophiles who took a chance on an unknown label charging 3x more per disc on a seemingly dead format while the headlines read disaster for record labels. No downloads here... till they sound incredible, at least.<br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br />AND IN CLOSING<br /></span>There is just TOOOO much going on... and i really have to get to a session. Sorry, I've taken so long to get back to all of you and my apologies for those I may have not mentioned here. I'll try to get back more often and keep you updated. And to my friends and family, you KNOW who you are.... where ever you are on the planet...<br /><br />miss you all,<br />good health, good love and good fortune<br />peace to all,<br /><br />many hugs and kisses<br /><br />cookie<br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic"></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-518253288430932687?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-76928806449378940512007-04-18T12:25:00.000-07:002007-04-18T12:31:50.633-07:00Hi Friends, we are pleased to announce that <a href="http://recordtech.com/">RTI</a> is still in business and manufacturing vinyl records. At the plant is a mastering facility so you can go from cutting to press in the same day. <a href="http://recordtech.com/lp.htm">AcousTech Mastering</a> is also associated with <a href="http://store.acousticsounds.com/store.cfm">acousticsounds.com</a> the online store for purchasing vinyl, sa-cd, and other high quality audiophile discs.<br /><br />Check them all out!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-7692880644937894051?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1166578679939312032006-12-19T17:36:00.001-08:002006-12-19T17:42:23.146-08:00<p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >Digital Dude—Patrick O’Connor joins us full time with a background in computers, digital recording and extensive graphics.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" ><o:p></o:p>Last year at this time, Patrick came to the studio as a musician in Mick Overman’s band, Mick and the Maniacs.<span style=""> </span>He is an incredible songwriter and like most, had a ‘day’ job managing a graphics department at a promotion company.<span style=""> </span>His instincts and willingness to help us with graphics became invaluable.<span style=""> </span>Patrick also brings a well honed knowledge of PC’s to the table and has forged new ground with our digital systems.<span style=""> </span>With his attention to detail and reliability we hope to be able to move much quicker accomplishing our goals.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-116657867993931203?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1166578605057322682006-12-19T17:36:00.000-08:002006-12-19T17:41:39.176-08:00<p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >An affordable way to have access to a great piano, iso booths, and high quality gear.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" ><o:p></o:p>We’ve converted one of our iso booths into a small control room that has easy and private in/out access.<span style=""> </span>We provide a small console, basic mics, cables and speakers, you bring in your digital rig and talent.<span style=""> </span>When you need an isolated space for drums or use of a great piano, this can be a cost effective way for you to work.<span style=""> </span>We provide an assistant, you do the engineering or instruct our team how to work with you.<span style=""> </span>Ideal for producers with long or short term projects.<span style=""> </span>Additional gear available for rent.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-116657860505732268?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1166578559269740652006-12-19T17:35:00.000-08:002006-12-19T17:41:16.610-08:00<p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >Sorry gang, the red carpet had to go.<span style=""> </span>In its place, we’ve replaced the carpet and painted the walls a lime green color which adds a whole new feel.<span style=""> </span>Come see it for yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-116657855926974065?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1166578532755872072006-12-19T17:34:00.000-08:002006-12-19T17:40:56.970-08:00<p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >We've added about 3000 square feet in a location down the street for office, housing, storage.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" ><o:p></o:p>As much as we wanted the location next door, it just wasn’t possible, so instead, we’ve invested in a property down the street with incredible potential.<span style=""> </span>Currently we are interested in short term rental for out of town execs, bands needing a place to stay in town while recording, additional office space to rent, folks between housing needing a place to stay.<span style=""> </span>You can visit directly at <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" ><a href="http://www.peninsulaguesthouse.com/">www.peninsulaguesthouse.com</a> or call us at the studio.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-116657853275587207?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1166578462426495772006-12-19T17:33:00.000-08:002006-12-19T17:40:32.540-08:00<p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" ><span style="font-size:180%;">A tried and true way to record to analog or restore your analog tapes to wave files.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" ><o:p></o:p>Our first restoration project was using tapes from The Tubes performances from the mid 70’s.<span style=""> </span>Ah, yes, that was a good year for tape.<span style=""> </span>Kim Foscato, engineer for the Tubes, was there for the session as was Patrick O’Connor (OTR DigDude) and Felipe Neira (assistant for Kim and OTR).<span style=""> </span>We made wav files on the MX2424 which proved to be reliable and sonically superior to other methods available.<span style=""> </span>We downloaded to PC and transferred to DVD’s.<span style=""> </span>From there, the wav files were transferred at producer, Al Cooper’s, studios to Nuendo<span style=""> </span>Without a hitch.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" ><o:p></o:p>Several bands have chosen to record basics to analog and take home the basic tracks.<span style=""> </span>We now have incorporated a nearly seamless interface with the Otari MTR 90 and MX2424 system.<span style=""> </span>We love recording to analog.<span style=""> </span>This system offers flexibility to transfer to digital wave files easily.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-116657846242649577?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1166578396883379452006-12-19T17:31:00.000-08:002006-12-19T17:39:58.316-08:00<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" ><span style="font-size:180%;">3 articles last year, from speakers to recording vocals to how to use delays and reverbs in a mix.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" ><o:p></o:p>If you’d like to read the articles in full details, please go to <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" ><a href="http://www.cookiemarenco.com/">www.cookiemarenco.com</a> where you can find all the articles written and interviews for other articles.<span style=""> </span>Plans for next year are to write more articles and prep for a book.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" ><o:p></o:p>Blue Coast Records SACD coming soon! – <span style=""> </span>The </span><st1:place><st1:placename><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >Blue</span></st1:placename><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" > </span><st1:placetype><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >Coast</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" > Collection SACD is already in production.<span style=""> </span>We were prompted by incredible reviews and sales in </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >France</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" > to set a </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >US</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" > release date for spring 2007.<span style=""> </span>Currently, we have plans for an independent release in the </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >US</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" > and more recordings to follow, including an incredible solo piano recording of Art Lande’s in preparation for release.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-116657839688337945?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1166578304163077892006-12-19T17:30:00.000-08:002006-12-19T17:39:04.216-08:00<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" ><span style="font-size:180%;">Our new product division debuted the first beta cable products.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" ><o:p> </o:p><br />Tentatively called Goddess Labs, Cojema Music Group has launched a new product division specializing in high quality cable. We have experienced tremendous differences when compared to Monster and Mogami especially where high highs and low lows are concerned. Bass players are especially anxious to have the cable. Replacing your cable with our Silver Cable in your speaker chain will amaze you. If you are looking for full frequency response and definition in your chain, you’ll need to own one or two.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14;" >For the next year, we will offer the cable at a beta test price.<span style=""> </span>It’s not cheap, but it is a value and will clean up your home recording chain.<span style=""> </span>Money back guarantee.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-116657830416307789?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1157394378043290862006-09-04T11:24:00.000-07:002006-09-04T11:26:46.490-07:00<span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b>WANT TO IMPROVE THE SOUND OF YOUR MIXES? NEED AUDIO MASTERING FOR YOU CD OR DOWNLOADS?<br /><br /></b> OTR STUDIOS NOW OFFERS COMPLETE MASTERING. 650 595 8475<br /><br />Do you want your music to sound as BIG and CLEAR as possible? Let us add a touch of analog to your digital mixes and return some of the life back to your music. With over 15 years experience mastering and editing all formats, we have developed a propietary system using the finest analog and digital audio tools. We work with 2 tracks mixes from 1/2" tape, DAT, all PCM digital wav forms and DSD (one bit recording).<br /><br />Other services include<br />* Transfer 2" and 1/2" tapes to the digital format of your choice<br />* Onsite 'baking' of your tapes to restore their original glissen as well as preventing breakage<br />* Consultation and evaluation to optimise your mixes BEFORE you proceed<br />* Archiving precious masters and reviving priceless tape and vinyl<br />* Prepping your mixes for all internet audio formats and podcasts<br />* Embedding the text for your CD<br />* Creating a website you can manage at home with your choice of paid downloads, audio/video streaming, calendar of events, news, mailing list, blogs and more.<br /><br />OTR Studios has been a Bay Area institution specializing in high quality recording for more than 20 years. Though we were one of the first studios to offer digital recording in the early 80's, we continue to stand behind the use of analog tape for it's high quality and longevity. OTR founder, Cookie Marenco, was an early pioneer of internet audio in the mid 90's. She lead the team that recorded live and uploaded to the internet, the first cd quality paid download during a time when broadband was only a dream.<br /><br />Now that internet audio is a must for those in the industry and home recording is easy to obtain, isn't it time you distinguish your art with the highest quality representation?<br /><br />Basic Full Package Mastering Flat Fee for 60 minute CD, $1500. Adjustments for added items or smaller projects can be made.<br />Please call OTR Studios at 650 595 8475 or send inquiries to <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:info@otrstudios.com">info@otrstudios.com</a><br /><br /><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.otrstudios.com/">www.otrstudios.com</a><br /><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.cookiemarenco.com/">www.cookiemarenco.com</a></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-115739437804329086?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1144274378138618702006-04-05T14:48:00.000-07:002006-04-05T15:15:35.173-07:00<span style=";font-family:Courier New;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Desmond Feher, our Internet Audio Specialist came up with the first in his series of podcasts.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Let's just say, we don't call it OUT THERE Recording for nothing.... Desmond has found the core of why we are engineers!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">all these recordings came from the vaults of OTR. let us know what you think...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">check out the 30 minute podcast... The Loose Mix...</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">the 60 minute version is more 'normal' for you light weights... The Tight Mix</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">if you can name one of the artists, you'll get an hour of free studio time.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">if you name the song correctly, you'll get a second hour!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">good until the end of April... In May we'll post the listings....</span><br /><br /><br /><a style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://podcasts.yahoo.com/series?s=2ba1f8b4f543b18d8c1fa1c198316199">yahoo podcasts</a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />pretty blue... i like it</span><span style="font-family:arial;">.......<br />podcast alley has alot more advertising crap, but works</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.podcastalley.com/podcast_details.php?pod_id=24170">podcast alley</a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">far as we're aware, it doesn't appear you have to download some strange software for either.<br /><br />If you want to know more about setting up your own podcasts for your website, contact Desmond at OTR Studios.<br />650 595 8475. He'll set you up!<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">enjoy....</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:georgia;">.............Cjm<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;">.....................Blu Kube is never far away</span><br /></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-114427437813861870?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1144107854885792242006-04-03T16:42:00.000-07:002006-04-03T16:44:14.886-07:00<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;">Dear Swammi Mack....<br />We tested the 60 foot pair of XLR cables you made from the Jean Marie Reynaud silver wire. It sounds incredible. LIke Kleenex was removed from the highs and the lows of the previous cable (which was Mogami.. not terribly shabby). Andy and Desmond were here to confirm how great it sounded. OUr reactions were immediate!<br /><br />Next test is going to be against Monster's best... yep Beauty vs the Beast. I'll let you know how it goes.<br /><br />Cookie<br /></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-114410785488579224?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1144102985182012282006-04-03T15:21:00.000-07:002006-04-08T00:58:03.110-07:00<span style="font-family:arial;">On April 18, Guitar Center will have managers from their western California stores at OTR Studios. The purpose is for new product demostrations from</span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.sampletank.com/"> IK Multimedia</a>, <span style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://www.focusrite.com/">Focusrite</a>, and <a href="http://www.bluemic.com/">Blue Microphones</a>.<br /><br />Jose M. Blanco (Grillo to those of us who know him at the studio) put the event together. He is the Product Specialist for 9 Guitar Center stores </span><span style="font-family:arial;">from Fresno, CA to Medford, OR.and is </span><span style="font-family:arial;">in charge of training the pro audio department teams. <br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">IK Multimedia will host </span><span style="font-family:arial;">a public event demonstrating their new products at 7pm, April 18, at the Guitar Center on Van Ness in San Francisco. Representatives from OTR will be attending the event.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Grillo is a favorite around here having been a Blue Coast recording artist and incredibly talented flamenco singer. </span><span style="font-family:arial;">We are grateful to him for thinking about us! </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Hope to see you at Guitar Center!<br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-114410298518201228?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1144102858349012082006-04-03T15:17:00.000-07:002006-04-03T15:20:58.360-07:00<span style="font-family: arial;">We’re always looking for new forms of entertainment and trying to rid</span><br /> <span style="font-family: arial;">ourselves of some as well….<br /><br />IN with the new, OUT with the old….<br /><br /> </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">NEW! NHT has provided us with 3 sets of speakers</span>.<br />From the top of</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> the line XD series to the M-OO’s (little powered monitors) and their</span><br /> <span style="font-family: arial;">studio monitors. Must come hear and see!<br /><br /> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">OLD! We’re selling our practically brand new Genelec 1030A’s, </span><br /> <span style="font-family: arial;">Self powered speakers about $4000 new. Very portable, the darlings of the industry for some time. OTR has NO MORE ROOM.<br /><br />Call for bids or</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> details. 650 595 8475. <br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-114410285834901208?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1142695683014012892006-03-18T07:11:00.000-08:002006-03-18T07:28:03.026-08:00Hi Friends,<br /><br />Many of you have heard about the silver cable we like to call 'THE GODDESS' around here because of the unearthly quality it possesses. The frequency response is beyond superb. Highs and lows you haven't heard before.<br /><br />Most recently we tested it with Craig Owens, a local bassist. Craig has a 20' top of the line cable from Monster Cable... which we compared with our <span style="font-weight: bold;">300 foot line level cable </span>(yes, the length of a football field). Our engineers on hand were Rico, Andy, myself and others who all heard the depth of the lows and highs of the highs improve.<br /><br />Now, not everybody is going to need a 300 foot cable, but we were so impressed by the quality, we have enlisted tech extraordinaire, <span style="font-weight: bold;">'Swammi' Mack Clark</span>, to cut the cable into shorter lengths and make it available for sale. It's not cheap... but then, how many cables of this caliber do you really need?<br /><br />We're importing it from France where it is built by legendary french audiophile speaker manufacturer, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jean Marie Reynaud</span>. He originally built the cable for the French Aerospace Industry and holds the patents on it. Our association with him, through his son, Jean Claude, has allowed us to specially adapt this cable for our needs. Ultimately, it can be used for line, mic, speaker and power cables. <br /><br />In the audiophile world, the speaker cable goes for about $600 for a 20 foot line. With the high Neutrix ends, we will retail it for $400. Through OTR it will be directly sold with a 25% discount. Call Cookie at 650 591 6857 if you are interested. We can also schedule an appointment to test it as well. <br /><br />We love our ipods, but we love our great sound MORE!<br />cookie<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-114269568301401289?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1142692413408493582006-03-18T06:27:00.000-08:002006-03-18T06:34:06.293-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/367/1367/1600/USA%202005%20Canon%20%2875%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/367/1367/320/USA%202005%20Canon%20%2875%29.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Photo from Canyonlands June 2005<br />taken by Jean Claude Reynaud<br /><br />While on their way to a remote recording for Garett Brennan, Cookie and Jean took a wrong turn.<br />ooops....<br /><br />good news, they found him eventually!<br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-114269241340849358?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1142692054061333942006-03-18T06:19:00.000-08:002006-03-18T06:33:47.550-08:00<span style="font-family:arial;">Ringtones are a mystery... The companies make it seem that anyone and every phone can have them... Unfortunately, It's not true. First step.. check out to see if you can download them to your phone. In a few years, this won't be an issue, but for now, don't get your hopes up that all phones will download your ringtones....</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">such is cutting edge technology... you'd THINK the blackberry could handle a ringtone given how much you pay for one! think again</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Check out this article we found at yahoo.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://mobile.yahoo.com/learn/technews?art=listentomusic">yahoo mobile</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-114269205406133394?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1142202361042583592006-03-12T14:25:00.000-08:002006-03-18T06:55:59.500-08:00The names were changed and text edited, but was a classic exchange of how every consultation begins.<br /><br />If This is YOU (and I'm sure it is or was or will be)......<br />Please read before you end up with 1000 cds in your garage...<br /><br />YOU NEED ADVICE OF THE STRONG MEDICINE TYPE!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> 3/12/2006</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> Hi Mr. Madeupname ... I'd Like to help, but you're asking for alot and offering very little. Please read. I'm in BLUE.</span><br /><br />Mr. Madeupname wrote on 3/12/2006, 12:49 PM:<br /><br />> Yes, we need to meet for 5-10 minutes first.<br />> You should have the physical output product by now in your mailbox.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">got it, listened...</span><br /><br />><br />> You may or may not like it, and may or may not know of people in that subgenre of interest (?)<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">i like this genre and have recorded similar styles..</span><br /><br />><br />> My top 3 goals ranked<br />><br />> 1) Method to SELL lots of copies of the CD I gave.<br />> 2) Method to get those songs Into Movies, TV, radio (without payola schemes, and better than the usual TAXI.com route)<br />> 3) Working with larger artists and promotors, without sweat circuit tours.<br />><br />> My top constraint<br />><br />> 1) I have a full time job, and family with two small children 5 & 8.<br />> (so anything that sounds like go ahead and tour to grow your audience, does not apply in my case).<br />><br />> Some possible out<br />><br />> I can quit my job and remove that constraint, when the cash starts coming in, but not before. So its the usually business dillemma....<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">In some fashon, you have asked the top 4 questions all artists ask me during consultation....</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">how do i get a manager?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">how do i get a booking agent?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">how do i get a record deal?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">how do i quit my day job?</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">you won't want to hear this, but you need a 3-5 year plan.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">what i heard on your cd was adequate, but without a substantial fanbase, nothing that singles your music out as special enough to warrant a deal. bands in this genre make it through touring and fanbase in general.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">to bypass and go to film/soundtrack is a good option, but requires the schmooze and wait factor.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">if you want to make it based on the cd alone, you'll need marketing $$$ or a more unique sound.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">in general, i liked the cd, saw the 'promise' but not the substance. not to say you can't hit the jack pot with a new label steaming with money from foreign software engineers who think they can get rich. you might even know a few.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">it's a tough business, getting tougher. with wife and children having needs, you're in a tough spot, but not insurmountable.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">give that background, it doesn't help my credibility with my contacts to offer you to them knowing the 'gig' requires 2-3 years of touring and scuffling and $$$ to float yourself and family.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">you're in a tough spot. be glad you still love music and are still creating. work your website, build your community, schmooze and spread your dollar... don't be stingy with 'consultants' or hired gun artists at the top of the food chain... they may not be directly responsible to show quantitative 'results', but could lead other bigger horses to your water at some point if they like you. it's all about relationships, less about your music.</span><br /><br />><br />> Lets confirm a slot on Monday via email. I do have a webcast 11-12 Tuesday, but I can meet around 12:30 Tues or some near time....<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">that's my 10 minutes of free time ... if you want to schedule more, it'll be on the $ clock. </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> i wish you the best.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">cookie marenco 650 591 6857</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-114220236104258359?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1142044310368408852006-03-10T18:31:00.001-08:002006-03-12T14:37:28.946-08:00<span style="font-family: arial;">Monte Vallier stopped by OTR Studios getting insights on how Cookie Marenco uses the Millennia Origins (SST-1) in her studio. Marenco has 4 of the one channel units she often refers to as "sprinkles of gold". <br /><br />"They are incredible", Marenco waxes, "We use the unit more for mix down than record, though the tube preamp sounds incredible. Many times we go in and out of the unit without engaging the compressor, eq's or other processing and the sound is unexplainably beautified. We love them for mastering as well.... something about the 21K is magic." <br /><br />OTR Studios also uses the 8 channel solid state preamp from Millennia as a staple for recording as well.<br /><br />The review will be featured in the April issue of EQ magazine.<br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-114204431036840885?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1140645591627392972006-02-22T13:54:00.000-08:002006-02-22T14:09:38.696-08:00<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">SCHEDULE A CHECK OUT WITH ANDY AND GET YOUR ACCOUNT CREDITED FOR ONE HOUR OF FREE STUDIO TIME.<br /></span><br />For those of you who missed our email newsletter promotion of February 2006, we have another opportunity for you to get one free hour of studio time allotted to your account. The offer is only good for those who did not get a chance to sign up for our newsletter yet.<br /><br />If you schedule a check out at OTR with Andy to see the studio (or just a friendly visit), we will sign you up for our newsletter and credit your account the hour. The checkouts will be only available in a limited quantity so that we don't interfer with the sessions going on.<br /><br />Call Andy for an appointment at 650 759 1750. That's his direct line.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-114064559162739297?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1140224455542160422006-02-17T16:53:00.000-08:002006-02-22T13:36:39.733-08:00<span style="font-family:arial;">Hi all! during the month of February, we're having a drive to get our community signed up online. For the rest of this month, those of you who have previously signed up and those who sign up thru Feb 2006 will have their account credited for ONE FREE HOUR of studio time.<br /><br />If you've already signed up, please contact Andy Kalt for details and restrictions.<br /><br />The loop hole is that your entire band can sign up and YES get all those hours added to one project. The restriction is that the free hour can only be added to a 4 hour block of time.... still not so bad if you have 4 band members... you have 4 hours of studio time credited.<br /><br />Signing up to our email list means you'll be getting newletters and updates with discounted pricing, information on the studio activities, and be part of our community.<br /><br />You can find the sign up on the home page where it says... SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER blah blah blah...<br /><br />Call us if you have questions. Thanks!<br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-114022445554216042?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1140223952313493902006-02-17T16:50:00.000-08:002006-02-17T16:52:32.326-08:00<span style="font-family: arial;">Here are a couple of articles of interest to those with analog tape. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.tangible-technology.com/tape/baking1.html">http://www.tangible-technology.com/tape/baking1.html</a><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;"><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.clir.org/pubs/reports/pub54/2what_wrong.html">http://www.clir.org/pubs/reports/pub54/2what_wrong.html</a></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-114022395231349390?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1132421636807097282005-11-19T09:31:00.000-08:002005-11-19T09:36:06.600-08:00OTR STUDIOS SPONSORS<br />BLUE COAST RECORDS HOLIDAY CONCERT DECEMBER 1 <!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><br /><!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p><br />Founder of OTR Studios, Cookie Marenco, has announced the launch of Blue Coast Records, the new acoustic music label she has been involved with for 3 years.<!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><br /><!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p><br />As a preview to the spring SACD release, <i>Blue Coast Collection, The E.S.E. Sessions, </i><span style=""> </span>Blue Coast Records is having a holiday concert on December 1, 2005 at the Little Fox Theater in Redwood City, CA. <!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><br /><!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p><br />Most of the Blue Coast artists will be appearing that night with short sets featuring music from the upcoming release.<span style=""> </span>Included in the list of wonderful performers are Keith Greeninger (winner of Telluride Bluegrass Festival songwriter of the year 2005), Jane Selkye &amp; Chris Kee, Garett Brennan and Rob Ickes.<span style=""> </span>Clsoing the evening will be a special performance of Caminos Flamencos with Jose M. Blanco, Jason McGuire and Yaelisa. <!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><br /><!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p><br />Performance starts at 8:30pm.<span style=""> </span>There is a special VIP reception at 6:30 that will host Allen Butler (former president of Sony Music Nashville) and Tim McFadden (manager to Tim McGraw, Ben Folds and Blue Highway to name a few).<span style=""> </span>Industry veterans, performing artists and Silicon Valley reps are expected to attend. <!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><br /><!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p><br />Silent Auction, free giveaway goody bags (including the advance release from Blue Coast) and ringtones will be part of the event as well.<!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><br /><!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p><br />For more information on the event, go to: <p class="MsoNormal">Bluecoastrecords.com/party</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]-->650 591 6857<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-113242163680709728?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1129434411926128382005-10-15T20:11:00.000-07:002005-10-15T20:53:44.150-07:00<span style="font-family:arial;">Dear friends, some of you I may have spoken to already or have heard the sad news.... </span><br /><br /><!-- 0000,0000,DDDD --><span style="font-family:arial;"> Kevin Scott, the assistant and main engineer at The Site Recording, died of a heart attack earlier this week. He was on the golf course with friends... doing something he loved. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">If you knew Kevin, I'm sure you are all as shocked as I was to hear the news.... If you didn't know Kevin, you would be hard pressed to find someone who didn't have the highest regard for him. He left a legacy of being part of some of the finest recordings of our times.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I don't think he was even 40 years old at his passing. Way too young.</span><br /><br /><!-- 0000,0000,DDDD --><span style="font-family:arial;"> Kevin topped many of our lists as the best assistant engineer one could have in the studio. It's hardly fair to call him an 'assistant' knowing the contributions he made to our recordings. His knowledge and expertise of all formats, music, esoteric gear and electronics was well beyond most of us. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">He had been at the Site since day one, over 15 years... my favorite studio in the world.... and knew the ins and outs of that studio like very few might ever learn. As well, he knew when to stay out of the way and how to let us sink or swim. He was the ultimate role model of someone we would most want to work with in the studio.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Kevin had the ability to satisfy our most demanding challenges with calm and a positive attitude even when we used every cable and input available, with cross patching galore and 8 headphone mixes.</span><br /><br /><!-- 0000,0000,DDDD --><span style="font-family:arial;"> Some of my most cherished and best recordings came from that studio, always with his help. He stayed by my side through many great moments and toughs times as well.... kicking artists and producers out of the studio, working into endless nights, always pushing to the limits... and he learned how to handle attention to detail with his own desire for perfection.... his labelling program was a work of art. </span><br /><br /><!-- 0000,0000,DDDD --><span style="font-family:arial;"> He gave up holidays to work with us... Mary Chapin Carpenter over the 4th of July to an unknown singer songwriter on New Year's Eve. We watched many a superbowl with a tv under the console.... and I caught him several times with his science fiction books hidden under the desk. Our discrete hand signals and eye motions could change a mix without an artist even batting an 'ear'. I no longer had to say anything to him... just showup and he took care of us all.<br /><br />I took my most demanding sessions to the Site, knowing with confidence I could produce great results... and to Kevin I am deeply in debted for helping me achieve success on those sessions. Most memorable were ....<br /><br />the Chanticleer sessions... a capella, 12 male voices direct to 2 track with over 800 takes,<br />Peter Apfelbaum and the Hieroglyphics.. 17 piece ensemble live to 2",<br />Mary Chapin Carpenter and band...<br />and most recently, the E.S.E. sessions where Jean Claude Reynaud and myself experimented with surround techniques in what came to be born our record label, Blue Coast Records.<br /><br />From these sessions and others come hundreds of stories and learning experiences.<br /></span><br /><!-- 0000,0000,DDDD --><span style="font-family:arial;"> We were small potatoes to the artists he worked with during those more than 15 years... Keith Richards, The Grateful Dead, Neil Young and all the artists George Massenburg brought in... but he always treated my projects with the utmost respect.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">There are some photos that either Jean Claude, Rick Clark or Gus took from the ESE Blue Coast sessions. It was great fun to relive the memories with 500 photos... remembering the magic that we shared... much in part to Kevin's unwavering attention he gave to our needs. </span><br /><!-- 0000,0000,DDDD --><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><br /><!-- 0000,0000,DDDD --><span style="font-family:arial;">I can't quite fathom that this has happened. It is a huge loss to our community of friends who live and breath by great recordings. His legacy will live in the stories we will tell about our days working with him. </span><br /><br /><!-- 0000,0000,DDDD --><span style="font-family:arial;">I can't help but think this is a bad dream.. but if it's not, I'm glad he had a golf club i his hand at his passing. </span><br /><br /><!-- 0000,0000,DDDD --><span style="font-family:arial;">Goodbye old friend....</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">--- Cookie Marenco</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-112943441192612838?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1125449059745979022005-08-30T17:43:00.000-07:002005-08-30T17:44:27.083-07:00<span style="font-family:arial;">Clinic with band<br /><br />Digitazing Audio for the Internet<br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-112544905974597902?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1125418657832898082005-08-30T09:16:00.000-07:002005-08-30T14:34:20.896-07:00<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Has Your Computer Crashed Unexpectedly Today?</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"> <br />Hums and Buzzes You've Never Heard Before?</span></span><br /><br />Some of you have heard my ramblings about power surges and their relations to earthquakes.<br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-112541865783289808?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1123336980350543742005-08-24T06:56:00.000-07:002005-08-30T14:42:20.850-07:00<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-112333698035054374?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1124217643263143972005-08-16T11:40:00.000-07:002005-08-30T14:43:49.546-07:00<span style="font-family:arial;">On the Road With High Qaulity Audio<br /><br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-112421764326314397?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1123940518676387452005-08-13T06:41:00.000-07:002005-08-30T14:43:17.866-07:00<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-112394051867638745?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1123940443493190912005-08-13T06:36:00.000-07:002005-08-30T14:36:09.863-07:00<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">In the Studio, in the Clubs, on the Scene</span></span><br /><br /><br />Garett Brennan, Polly Wood, worshops, intern program, silver cable, new website, </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-112394044349319091?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1122684604713051292005-07-29T17:47:00.000-07:002005-07-29T18:19:09.366-07:00<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="font-style: normal;">DSD one bit recording…<span style=""> </span>the closest thing to analog<br /></span></b><span style="font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span>Our recent upgrades include an 8 channel Sonoma digital system of DSD recording. One bit recording, 2.8 million parts per second... Direct Stream Digital. We are long time fans of analog recording and while we still prefer the sound of analog with SR, DSD is the closest thing to analog we've heard yet. The dynamic range is incredible.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><br /></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: normal;">We used this system for the surround mixdown of the Blue Coast Collection recordings.<span style=""> </span>The quality is stunning.<span style=""> </span>We also used it for a solo piano project with Art Lande and a location project in Utah with Garett Brennan.<span style=""> </span>Many thanks to Gus Skinnas who provides us endless support.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style=""><br />You can check some recordings out at:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=""><a href="http://bluecoastrecords.com/music.html">http://bluecoastrecords.com/music.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=""><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p><br /></span></span></p><h1 style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=""><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></h1><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-112268460471305129?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1122650607900873192005-07-29T08:19:00.000-07:002005-07-29T08:25:11.500-07:00<span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Home Audio Technical Services (HATS).</strong> </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">For many years, OTR has interfaced our studio with recordings many of you are doing at home. We have been able to provide a <strong>Steinway piano, B-3 organ</strong>, room for recording and isolating drums, incredible mics, preamps, and a great room for mixing. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">No one likes to setup new gear. New equipment installation takes your valuable time when you'd rather be recording. As well, a new piece of gear might disrupt an already intricate system of cabling... that now need a serious look. Computer issues start to arise with every new plugin or added program. General maintenance (like dusting, labeling, cleaning up the chaos) fall by the wayside as time ticks by.<br /><br />Suddenly, it's a painful experience to look at your gear and think about how long it's going to take to work out the problems. Let us assist you.Or, maybe you just need to have someone engineer a session while you play. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Which ever the case, we are offering an introductory technical assessment program to look at your recording enviroment and figure out ways to optimise it in your home. Call for details.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-112265060790087319?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14928964.post-1122648850038145822005-07-29T07:46:00.000-07:002005-07-29T08:24:23.026-07:00<span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Michael Tolcher</strong> and band was in the studio at OTR recording a live session for downloads with Cookie Marenco. Michael and crew has been on tour in support of his new record on <strong>Octone/Sony</strong> and stopped in between a show in LA and radio interview at KFOG to record 5 songs for Liquid.com, a division of <strong>Walmart</strong>. Twenty people were in the audience while we recorded the short concert. The downloads should go 'live' on walmart.com June 19 and helps promote the new album. We think this is a great promotional tool for many artists... recording live in the studio for a small audience... and use the concert for downloads. Call us if you'd like more information.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Art Lande</strong> stopped in to play a few hours of solo piano last month for <strong>Blue Coast Records</strong>. Marenco and <strong>Jean Claude Reynaud</strong>, in from France, were producing / engineering the project with <strong>Nick Razlukin</strong> assisting. The project was recorded live to the Sonoma DSD digital system (more on that under New Gear) and edited in wavelab.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Cookie and Jean Claude were in mixing a project for <strong>Garett Brennan</strong>, <strong>Threepin Productions</strong>. The project was recorded live in a mountain chalet in Utah to the Sonoma digital system. Nick (OTR's resident DSD specialist) accompanied Cookie and Jean to Utah for the recordings that were live acoustic tracks of voice, guitar and the river.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Jean and Cookie were also finishing up more Blue Coast projects with Jane <strong>Selkye, Chris Kee, Keith Greeninger and Dayan Kai</strong> after travels to Utah and Colorado for the Bluegrass Festival. Check back to the website for broadcasts on OTR radio of live, on the couch sessions of new, talented singersongwriters from the Festival.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Local producer/ engineer, <strong>Jerry Becker</strong>, has two albums to his credit that were recorded at OTR and available. <strong>Dave Greenbaum</strong> has just released "Reflections". <strong>Joel Streeter</strong> is having his CD release party on July 26th at the Make Out Room. <strong>Robert Schitzius, Timo Hart and Jeff Michaels</strong> have ongoing projects working with Jerry and protools and the Steinway piano.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14928964-112264885003814582?l=otrstudios.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Marenco Medianoreply@blogger.com