Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk

Send us Fan Mail Masterdisk's Scott Hull talks with Vetren Disk Cutting and mastering engineer Kevin Gray.   Keven is well know for decades of work in mastering some of  vinyl-s best sounding LPs and re-issues.   This episode was recored for Making Vinyl - an industry conference.  Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here . Mentioned :   Peopl...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Scott talks with Dave O'donnell. A well known producer, mixer, engineer who is known for his work with James Taylor, Keith Richards, John Mayer, Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow, and many more. Scott and Dave discuss Dave's early days at The Power Station, current work life, business, industry insider stories from epic recording sessions and much more. 

Send us Fan Mail Scott talks to Witek Wolny about his song "Fran" and the production of the song as well as the making of the music video. Links to Witek and the song "Fran": https://www.linkedin.com/in/witold-wolny-56256415 - Witek Wolny https://youtu.be/KghAZiEM5TE?si=v2upAVjNVHXTxoyt - Fran (International Version) https://youtu.be/6z6EP258eAY?si=-VQU0cic1iVyVOe6 - Fran (Spec...

Send us Fan Mail   Groove Oddities - Show Notes   Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk Podcast   Host: Scott Hull, Chief Engineer at Masterdisk Episode Overview In this fascinating episode, Scott Hull explores the weird and wonderful world of vinyl oddities and special pressing techniques. From games of chance embedded in records to concentric grooves and multiple performances on a single side, this episode...

Send us Fan Mail   Interview with Jamie Saft Part 2 Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk Podcast Episode: Season 2, Episode 2 | Runtime: 28:13 | Released: December 19, 2024 Host: Scott Hull, Chief Engineer at Masterdisk About This Episode The conversation with Jamie Saft continues! This episode picks up right where Part 1 ended. Scott and Jamie dive deeper into the creative process, exploring unique recordin...

Send us Fan Mail   Interview with Jamie Saft Part 1 Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk Podcast Episode: Season 2, Episode 1 | Runtime: 57:28 | Released: December 18, 2024 Host: Scott Hull, Chief Engineer at Masterdisk About This Episode Scott Hull welcomes renowned pianist, keyboardist, composer, and producer Jamie Saft for an intimate conversation about creating music, performing, and the influences that...

Send us Fan Mail   Interview with Tom Gordon Producer/Engineer (Whitesnake, Mike Love...) Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk Podcast Released: December 17, 2024 Host: Scott Hull, Chief Engineer at Masterdisk About This Episode Scott interviews colleague Tom Gordon for a lively conversation between two audio experts. Tom is a recording studio owner/operator in Reno, Nevada, Chief Engineer for All Things Whi...

Send us Fan Mail Mark Hoover is the creator of Ziggy Records.  A new vinyl record label offering unique and interesting vinyl media for "Everyone else"...    To kick off this new label, Mark has created two new cover versions of David Bowie songs.   This interesting and cutting-edge discussion with Scott Hull of Masterdisk - goes deep into how these songs were created - and as expected t...

Send us Fan Mail Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here . Support The Oddysy here . Mentioned : Music heard : Artist -  Song - 

Send us Fan Mail Have you heard? The audio compact cassette is marching back to join the classic audio formats category. Scott and KJ cover every vantage point of the new, old compact cassette with help from excerpts of the 2019 Making Vinyl Conference panel on the return of cassettes. Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here . Support The Oddysy...

Send us Fan Mail This is Part 2 of Crate Digging.  Here you will find more practical information to help you find really great used records.  What to avoid - how to spot an expensive piece of junk. Collecting artwork - vs- great-sounding vinyl.  Scott and KJ go deep on what can go wrong when buying used Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here . S...

Send us Fan Mail What is an original pressing?  Is it really the best?  How can you tell before you buy it? Are Current editions better?  Scott has a go at answering KJ's question about his used vinyl experience. Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here . Support The Oddysy here . Mentioned : Pat Matheny - Bright Size Life Music heard : Artis...

Send us Fan Mail Scott And KJ Talk about how vinyl makes us feel - and specific examples of genuine emotional reactions.  These reactions might help explain why music on vinyl makes us happy.  Several references to Oliver Sachs' book Musicophelia .    Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here . Support The Oddysy here . Mentioned : Musicopheli...

Send us Fan Mail Scott Hull talks today with Matt Earley - VP of Gotta Groove Records.  The Topic today is vinyl quality control.  How do disk weight and disk color affect the quality of the record? What steps do we take to create the best possible vinyl records? Are Colored records noisier than Black Vinyl?  Why 180 Gram records? Want to make your own record?  Team up with Masterdisk and Gotta Gr...

Send us Fan Mail Scott Hull - Brings current events to this podcast.  Just a few days ago - Apollo Masters Headquarters, Factory, and Warehouse were destroyed by fire. Thankfully no one was hurt - but the repercussions will be felt for many months - maybe years.  Scott talks with KJ about this event and why it's SO significant to the entire record-making community. Making a record of your own...

Send us Fan Mail Scott And KJ Field questions from our listeners - Entertaining - while being mostly random :)  Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here . Support The Oddysy here . Music heard : Artist - Snarky Puppy  with Lalah Hathaway Song -  Something listen on Spotify :  Something from Family Dinner I

Send us Fan Mail Scott Hull of Masterdisk explains in very intricate detail - all about Test Pressings.  Joined by the massively talented bass player  KJ of the band The Oddysy who has the questions.   Prepare to be schooled on all things Test pressings. Scott has the answers. Don't forget to comment - and ask questions - for future episodes. Making a record of your own? Your music deserves t...

Send us Fan Mail Scott And KJ continue their discussion about the most important part of your home vinyl experience:  the Turntable. Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here . Support The Oddysy here . Music heard : Artist - Freedy Johnston Song -  Across the Avenue listen on Spotify :  Across The Avenue  

Send us Fan Mail Scott Hull Of masterdisk and KJ of the band Odsys Discuss in-depth many of the issues any consumer faces with their Vinyl record player.  Listen to KJ's Q&A with Scott and learn a ton about turntable set up and quality control Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here . Support The Oddysy here . Music heard : Artist - Free...

Send us Fan Mail Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here . Music heard: Chris Lightcap - Zero Point Five from "Chris Lightcap's SuperBigmouth" listen to Zero Point Five on Spotify

Send us Fan Mail Scott & KJ talk this week about a hot current topic on social media. The Phonocut . It's a personal - DIY record cutter.  Is it for real?  Is it a toy - or might it be the beginning of a new era in record cutting technology?    Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here . Support The Oddysy here . Music heard : Donald Fagen...

Send us Fan Mail Special guest- Mastering Engineer Darcy Proper joins Scott on this episode to discuss the making of a new vinyl release for the band Blind Guardian entitled Legacy of the Dark Lands.  We talk tech and about the music and all the skill that went into this "orchestral - metal" release.  We spend some time talking about how to make the vinyl turn out great and the power of...

Send us Fan Mail Why are some records 33 rpm, while others are 45rpm? What are the differences and how do you decide which is best?  Why should you care what speed your record was cut at? Scott Hull - Chief cutting Engineer at Masterdisk explains the difference and goes deep into the details with sideman KJ of the Oddysy. Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about...

Send us Fan Mail Often asked - often misunderstood.  How Do i prepare my mixes for Vinyl mastering? There are many layers to this topic and Scott and KJ explore all angles on mastering for vinyl.  Dont make those common mistakes that hurt the sound quality of your music. This episode is for record producers, recording engineers and those that enjoy listening to records.  Scott Hull - Chief cutting...

Send us Fan Mail Scott and KJ explore the Locked Groove on a record.  What is a locked groove? What creative ways can you use a locked groove on a record?  Scott Hull - Chief cutting Engineer at Masterdisk explains the who, what, and why and how of locked grooves and other Vinyl oddities with KJ of the Oddysy. Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk h...