Recording Audio in the 30s and 40s

The Sonic Truth

Learn about the recording process and techniques from the 30s and 40s.

Our guest today, Eddie Montilla, is a world-class keyboardist, universal music publishing songwriter, and producer who has worked with DJ Khaled, Gym Class Heroes, Linkin Park, Lady Gaga, and Usher to name a few. Eddie's father, Fernando J Montilla, was a pioneer of stereo imaging at bell labs, an audio engineer with NBC studios, the original broadcaster of Spanish music in the 1940s, and more.

With the Sonic Truth Podcast, you'll hear the opinions and insights of recording industry professionals on everything vintage pro audio and beyond. There are a number of tips and tricks shared about the audio and music industry careers of these individuals, along with a few chuckles and disputes regarding the preferred audio gear of choice. The podcast not only features interviews with top engineers, producers, musicians, and educators, but it also features gear demos, live performances, and all the audio stuff your heart desires.

0.00 Intro
2:46 Latin Music Hub
5:50 A Dish of Swankiness
8:00 No Formula
10:30 Opera House
15:43 Spain
19:07 Record Vinyl Plant
23:10 Famous Spanish Songs
29:00 How Eddie Started in Music
35:15 Sight Reading
37:30 Show Bands
43:30 Georgetown Baseball
46:00 Outro

Connect with Eddie Montilla
https://eddiemontillamusic.com/home
https://www.instagram.com/eddiemontilla/

Connect With Audioscape
@AudioScape Engineering Co.
https://www.audio-scape.com/
https://www.instagram.com/audioscapeaudio/

The List of Gear Used In Tonight's Episode
BUSS COMP
https://www.audio-scape.com/products/busscomp

SHURE SM7B
https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7b

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