Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk

Send us Fan MailIn 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 MailScott 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 Wolnyhttps://youtu.be/KghAZiEM5TE?si=v2upAVjNVHXTxoyt - Fran (International Version)https://youtu.be/6z6EP258eAY?si=-VQU0cic1iVyVOe6 - Fran (Special Version)

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 dives into the creative and technical possibilities that make vinyl records truly unique physical artifacts. Episode Description Discover the playful and innovative side of vinyl record manufacturing as Scott Hull examines unusual groove configurations and special pressings that turn records into interactive experiences. This episode showcases how vinyl's physical format allows for creative experiments impossible in digital media. Key Topics Covered Groove Oddities & Special Techniques Games of chance on vinyl recordsConcentric grooves that create random playback experiencesMultiple performances of the same song on a single sideThe technical challenges of creating these special pressingsHistorical examples of creative vinyl innovationsFeatured Record MIRACLE DERBY Horse Race Betting Record - A unique example of interactive vinyl that combines music with gaming elements Music Featured Artist: Los Vega Song: "El Buscapiés" Listen on Spotify  Resources & Links Make Your Own Record: Learn more about Masterdisk's servicesSupport the Show: The Oddysy About the Host Scott Hull is the Chief Engineer at Masterdisk with 30 years of vinyl cutting and mastering experience. His impressive client list includes Sting, Steely Dan, Dave Matthews, and John Mayer. Scott brings expert technical knowledge and industry insights to every episode.  Episode Release Date December 19, 2024  Why Listen? This episode is perfect for: Vinyl enthusiasts curious about the format's creative possibilitiesMusicians and producers considering special pressingsAudio engineers interested in technical innovationsAnyone fascinated by the intersection of music and interactive media Contact Masterdisk Masterdisk Studios 1245 Park Street, Suite 2A Peekskill, NY 10566 Phone: +1 (212) 541-5022 ext. 2 Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk is your go-to podcast for expert opinions on all things vinyl, hosted by one of the industry's most experienced mastering engineers.

Send us Fan Mail Interview with Jamie Saft Part 2Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk PodcastEpisode: Season 2, Episode 2 | Runtime: 28:13 | Released: December 19, 2024Host: Scott Hull, Chief Engineer at MasterdiskAbout This EpisodeThe 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 recording projects and innovative approaches to music production. Topics include games of chance in music, concentric grooves, and recording two performances of the same song on the same vinyl side.Jamie Saft is a renowned pianist, keyboardist, composer, and producer known for his work across jazz, avant-garde, experimental, and rock music, including collaborations with John Zorn, Bad Brains, and the downtown New York experimental music scene.Topics CoveredExperimental recording techniques and vinyl innovationsThe MIRACLE DERBY Horse Race Betting Record projectConcentric grooves and their creative applicationsRecording multiple performances on a single vinyl sideGames of chance in music composition and productionJamie's ongoing projects and creative philosophySpecial MentionMIRACLE DERBY Horse Race Betting Record - A unique experimental project discussed in detail during this episode.Music FeaturedArtist: The New StandardConnect with Jamie SaftMusic: https://jamiesaft.bandcamp.com | https://vealrecords.bandcamp.comWebsite: https://jamiesaft.comSocial: @jamiesaft on Instagram, Twitter, and FacebookResources MentionedRareNoise Records: https://www.rarenoiserecords.comTzadik (John Zorn): https://www.tzadik.comPurple Audio: https://purpleaudio.comBobby Previte: https://www.bobbyprevite.comJoe Morris: https://www.joe-morris.comAbout MasterdiskLearn more about mastering and vinyl cutting services at www.Masterdisk.comHost: Scott Hull has over 30 years of vinyl cutting and mastering experience, working with artists including Sting, Steely Dan, Dave Matthews, and John Mayer.Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk brings you expert insights into the vinyl-making process with guests from across the record-making industry. 

Send us Fan Mail Interview with Jamie Saft Part 1Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk PodcastEpisode: Season 2, Episode 1 | Runtime: 57:28 | Released: December 18, 2024Host: Scott Hull, Chief Engineer at MasterdiskAbout This EpisodeScott Hull welcomes renowned pianist, keyboardist, composer, and producer Jamie Saft for an intimate conversation about creating music, performing, and the influences that shaped his career. Known for his work across jazz, avant-garde, experimental, and rock music, Jamie discusses his approach to composition, his mentors, and his extensive collaborations including work with John Zorn, Bad Brains, and the downtown New York experimental music scene.This is Part 1 of a two-part interview. Part 2 continues right where this episode ends.Topics CoveredJamie's creative process and approach to composingInfluential mentors and figures in his musical developmentCareer highlights and diverse projects as performer and producerCollaborations across multiple genresThe mastering and vinyl cutting process with MasterdiskMusic FeaturedArtist: The New Standard Connect with Jamie SaftMusic: https://jamiesaft.bandcamp.com | https://vealrecords.bandcamp.comWebsite: https://jamiesaft.comSocial: @jamiesaft on Instagram, Twitter, and FacebookResources MentionedRareNoise Records: https://www.rarenoiserecords.comTzadik (John Zorn): https://www.tzadik.comPurple Audio: https://purpleaudio.comBobby Previte: https://www.bobbyprevite.comJoe Morris: https://www.joe-morris.comAbout MasterdiskLearn more about mastering and vinyl cutting services at www.Masterdisk.comHost: Scott Hull has over 30 years of vinyl cutting and mastering experience, working with artists including Sting, Steely Dan, Dave Matthews, and John Mayer.Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk brings you expert insights into the vinyl-making process with guests from across the record-making industry. 

Send us Fan Mail Interview with Tom GordonProducer/Engineer (Whitesnake, Mike Love...)Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk PodcastReleased: December 17, 2024Host: Scott Hull, Chief Engineer at MasterdiskAbout This EpisodeScott 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 Whitesnake, and holds a full-time teaching position in audio production. The two share stories from their many years working together on diverse projects.Topics CoveredThe Black Potato(e) Music FestivalUsing AI to remix and remaster the Whitesnake projectWorking with Mike LoveThe Milli Vanilli storyStories and insights from years in professional audioRecording studio operations and audio educationModern audio technology and AI applicationsGuest BioTom Gordon is a veteran producer/engineer, recording studio owner in Reno, Nevada, and the Chief Engineer for Whitesnake. He also teaches audio production at the University of Nevada, Reno, bringing decades of professional experience to the next generation of audio engineers.Links & ResourcesTom Gordon: https://inspired-amateur.comWhitesnake: https://whitesnake.comUniversity of Nevada, Reno: https://www.unr.eduMatt Angus: http://angusmusic.comBlack Potatoe Festival: https://blackpotatoe.comWETA Digital: https://vitrina.ai/blog/weta-digital-leading-innovation-in-visual-effectsParis Smaragdis: https://paris.cs.illinois.eduAudioshake: https://www.audioshake.aiMike Love: https://mikelove.comAbout MasterdiskLearn more at www.Masterdisk.comHost: Scott Hull has 30+ years of vinyl cutting and mastering experience, working with Sting, Steely Dan, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, and more.Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk: Expert insights into vinyl-making from industry professionals. 

Send us Fan MailMark 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 the conversation turns to " Is this ethical?  is this legal?  is the good for music?   ...  Tune in for a good time.  !  Ziggy recordsDavid Bowie on Spotify Masterdisk Ziggy Stardust ...  Link to the song on this episode.    (used by permission ) 

Send us Fan MailMaking 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 MailHave 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 here.Mentioned :Making Vinyl ConferenceMusic heard :Artist - Snarky PuppySong - GØListen on Spotify

Send us Fan MailThis 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.Support The Oddysy here.Mentioned :Big Jim's RecordsMusic heard :Artist - Melany WatsonSong -  Why Why Whyhttp://www.melanywatson.com/home

Send us Fan MailWhat 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 LifeMusic heard :Artist - Herbie HancockSong -  When Can I See YouListen on Spotify

Send us Fan MailScott 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 : Musicophelia By Oliver SachsNonesuch records Teresa SterneMusic heard :Artist - Herbie Hancock Song -  New York Minutelisten on Spotify :  Click to hear full song on Spotify 

Send us Fan MailScott 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 Groove Records for some killer vinyl Matt E. EarleyGotta Groove Records, Inc.WE WANT TO PRESS YOUR NEXT RECORD.This is what you get with a GGR pressing (click here).www.gottagrooverecords.comMusic heard :Artist - Ray AngrySong -  Jake-IsmClick to listen on Spotify :  Jake-ISMMusic mastered By Scott Hull @ masterdisk. 

Send us Fan MailScott 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? Your music deserves the best.Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.Music heard :Artist - Bill Laurance Song -  AftersunListen on Spotify :  https://open.spotify.com/track/1U4x761c1TSmtDcsZUhs3G?si=K1DD_6bsTN--2E2lM3lK9g

Send us Fan MailScott 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 HathawaySong -  Somethinglisten on Spotify :  Something from Family Dinner I

Send us Fan MailScott 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 the best.Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.See KJ in action  Music heard :Artist - Clarence Bucaro Song -  Maybe You Should Go. listen to: Clarence Bucaro on Spotify 

Send us Fan MailScott 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 Avenuelisten on Spotify :  Across The Avenue 

Send us Fan MailScott 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 - Freedy Johnston Song -  Bad reputation  listen to: Bad Reputation 

Send us Fan MailMaking 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 MailScott & 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 - Weather in the World  from "Sunken Condos" listen to Weather in the world on Spotify   

Send us Fan MailSpecial 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 a working partnership. 

Send us Fan MailWhy 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 Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.Music heard :Steely Dan -  Jack of Speed From the Album Two Against Nature listen to it on Spotify: Jack of Speed 

Send us Fan MailOften 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 Engineer at Masterdisk give common-sense tips and solutions as he guides his client's music onto vinyl records with KJ of the Oddysy. Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.Music heard :Alectro -The Debt  - Listen to Alectro on Spotify Like Steve on Facebook  : https://www.facebook.com/steve.kirkman.927listen to more: Steve kirkman on Spotify 

Send us Fan MailScott 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 here.Support The Oddysy here.Music heard :Steely Dan -  What A Shame About Me   From the Album Two Against Nature listen to it on Spotify: What a Shame about me 

Send us Fan MailA current events podcast episode from Masterdisk. First, we hear about KJ's fundraiser and video premiere party, Then Scott Talks about Making Vinyl 2019  - The Vinyl conference coming to LA, CA next week.   And to wrap up - Scott Tells us all about cutting the Grammy-winning Two Against Nature by Steely Dan.  Follow along Steely Dan Fans - to hear behind the scenes stories about the making of this iconic record. Making Vinyl - Link Here: http://makingvinyl.org/Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.Music heard :Steely Dan -  Cousin DupreeFrom the Album Two Against Nature listen to it on Spotify:  Cousin Dupree

Send us Fan MailEveryone knows that you can only fit 20 mins of music on a record side?  OH... really?    Not according to Scott Hull - Chief cutting engineer at Masterdisk.   With help from KJ of the Oddysy- Scott debunks the common myths and explains WHY - some projects need to be edited to fit on to vinyl and some do not. How much music fits ont he side of a record >?  " It depends.,,," Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.Music heard :Lettuce -  FLY    - Listen to Lettuce on Spotify Lettuce on FB :  https://www.facebook.com/LettuceFunk/

Send us Fan MailScott Hull and KJ of the Oddysy are passing out cigars while talking about the new arrival of the bands first 7" record  Bang Bang ft. Chuck D.  b/w Rage of Love.  KJ tells us about his experience and Scott adds the technical and creative details.   At the end of the episode  We spin both sides of the 7" on the podcast.   Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.Learn more about Microforum Record Pressing Here

Send us Fan MailToday, Scott outlines his 4 major steps of making a record and talks through each step in detail. KJ of The Oddysy asks the questions, and Scott has the answers. He touches on everything you need to know about making a record, from mastering and cutting to pressing and the final product. Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Scott describes the process of making a 7-inch record in detail. He talks with KJ of The Oddysy, who has some questions as The Oddysy ventures into the world of vinyl for the first time. Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here.Support The Oddysy here, and listen to "Bang Bang" here.

Send us Fan MailIn this first episode of Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk, Scott Hull and his guest KJ of The Oddysy discuss their experience with Jack White's record pressing facility in Detroit. Who knew that a rock star could dream up his own personal record manufacturing plant?Making a record of your own?Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here. Learn more about Third Man Records here.Support The Oddysy here.