Tracking Workshop with Ron DiSilvestro

Ron DiSilvestro, Forge Recording’s lead engineer, held a workshop in Studio A. The 8-hour intensive program demonstrated how to integrate our world-class analog gear and Walters-Storyk designed room with a digital home studio environment for amazing results. The workshop featured the Brian LaPann band.

Topics included:
– Microphone selection for each instrument
– Microphone placement and techniques
– Signal path routing to and from analog console into DAW
– Gain structure
– Tone processing and capture
– Session workflow
– Overdubs
– Comping/Editing
– Vocal tracking and signal chain
– Song arrangement and production