New York Metro

Aug 1, 2003, By Paul Verna

Go west west, young man: At first glance, West West Side Music seems to be a product of the workstation generation. A mom-and-pop mastering studio headed by owner/engineer Alan Douches, it features a Pro Tools DAW, a predominantly indie clientele and rates that make it an affordable alternative to the big New York shops....

Sessions & Studio News

Aug 1, 2003, By Sarah Benzuly

NORTHEAST

Elvis Costello and co-producer/engineer Kevin Killen have taken residence in Avatar's (New York City) Studio A since early April to record Costello's new record; Peter Doris assisted…Mos Def returned with his band Black Jack Johnson to The Cutting Room (New York City) to continue work on his new album....

Genex Throws a DSD Surround Playback Party

Aug 1, 2003, By Barry Rudolph

On May 12, Genex hosted a special playback session in Cello Studios' (Hollywood) Studio 1, where attendees got a glimpse into the rarefied world of Direct Stream Digital 5.1 surround recording....

Ronstadt at the Clubhouse

Aug 1, 2003, Compiled By Sarah Benzuly

Linda Ronstadt finished up a jazz standards record (Verve) at Clubhouse (Germantown, N.Y.) with producer John Boylan and engineer George Massenburg. The band consisted of Lewis Nash (drums), Christian McBride (bass), Alan Broadbent (piano, arranger), Bob Mann (guitar) and Warren Bernhardt (piano)....

Nashville Skyline

Jul 1, 2003, by Rick Clark

One of the things that I have always liked about Nashville is how closely knit and supportive members of the music community are. The level of altruism around here is also quite impressive....

Hit Factory/Criteria

Jul 1, 2003, BY OLIVER MASCIAROTTE

Last winter, I had a speaking engagement that gave me the opportunity to visit my old stomping grounds in Miami. Back in the early '80s, Criteria Recording Studios was my home away from home....