Al Schmitt on the record - Al Schmitt

Ever wonder what goes into the creation of some of the best music ever recorded? Ever wonder how someone becomes an iconic professional who is universally admired and respected? Al Schmitt on the Record: The Magic Behind the Music reveals answers to those questions and more.In this memoir of one of the most respected engineers of all time
you'll see how a very young boy
mentored by his uncle Harry who owned Apex Recording Studio in New York
progressed through the recording world in its infancy
under the mentorship of Tom Dowd
in its heyday
becoming one of the all-time great recording engineers. And now today Al continues as an unstoppable force at the top of the recording world with his name on mega-hits from the likes of Paul McCartney to Lady Gaga
and Diana Krall to Dylan. Al's credits include a veritable who's who of the music world.Reading the compelling accounts of Al's life in the studio
you'll see how he has been able to stay at the top of his game since the '50s
and you'll experience what is was like behind the scenes and in-the-studio during of many of his historic
impactful recordings. Schmitt also shares many of the recording techniques and creative approaches that have set him apart
including his approach to microphones
effects
and processors
and he even shares setup diagrams from many of his highly-lauded recording sessions!