In this episode of The Sonic Truth, we sit down with Sam Pura, a seasoned producer, recording, mixing, and mastering engineer, and the creative force behind The Panda Studios in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 20 years of experience in the music industry, Sam has crafted sounds for a wide range of artists, record labels, and independent projects across the globe.
Join us as we explore Sam's unique approach to recording drums, discuss the current state of the Bay Area music scene, and dive into the fascinating history of the mastering engineer. Plus, get an inside look at the development of his innovative Panda Room plugin and discover how it's changing the game for audio professionals.
Whether you're an aspiring engineer, a seasoned producer, or simply a music enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss!
Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:31 Lack of Shows in the Bay Area 4:11 The Panda Studios 8:00 Purafied Plug-ins 15:05 Unknown, Unknowns! 21:29 Being a DIY 28:50 Using VCR parts to build a Fuzz pedal 35:13 Magic of the Fairchild 38:03 Origin of the Mastering Engineer 47:15 New Method of Recording Drums 53:30 Avoid Making Roadblocks 59:23 Live Sound can be Stressful
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