RSR489 - Dave Derr - Empirical Labs Creator of the Distressor, Arouser, BIG FrEQ, Fatso, and Pump скачать в хорошем качестве

RSR489 - Dave Derr - Empirical Labs Creator of the Distressor, Arouser, BIG FrEQ, Fatso, and Pump

"The Distressor is an iconic piece of gear." Dave talked about his journey from musician to audio engineer, creating the iconic Distressor compressor, the role of distortion, harmonics, and thoughtful gear selection in achieving masterful audio mixing and production, and offered practical advice for aspiring recording engineers. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Dave Derr, a musician raised in a family of engineers destined to rock and make his mark on the recording industry. Dave started with studying classical piano, composition, and theory as a Music Major in college but still loved ripping solos on his '67 Gibson SG Special. This passion for music led him to a 12-year journey with the band Jack of Diamonds, touring the Philadelphia, Delaware, and Maryland areas. But Dave wasn’t just rocking the stage—he was also the guy fixing the band's guitars, keyboard rigs, and PA systems. This hands-on experience sparked his path to becoming an Electronics Technician and eventually a studio engineer. Dave landed a gig at Eventide and worked alongside industry giants, contributing to the design of iconic gear like the H3000, H3500, and DSP4000. And after hours? He ran his own recording studio at home, refining his craft night and day. In 1994, Dave’s talents culminated in the creation of the Distressor—a modern classic that’s now a staple in major studios worldwide. Empirical Labs now has over 42,000 Distressors sold and an entire line of analog processors and digital plugins and their latest creation, the PUMP, a powerful 500 Series compressor based on the Distressor is breaking new ground for getting killer sounds in the studio or out in the field. I am super excited to have Dave Derr joining us on the podcast today. This is a big day for me, the show, and definitely a bucket list interview! PS Go to https://empiricallabs.com to find the Arousor and BIG FrEQ plugins where you can use the coupon code RSR10 for 10% off. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome to Recording Studio Rockstars 05:01 From Musician to Engineer 33:41 Creating Quality Gear: The Distressor’s Journey 44:00 Harmonics Explained and Soft Clipping 56:01 The Journey of Learning and Mentorship in Engineering 01:23:19 The Legacy of David Blackmer and The Distressor’s British Mode 01:39:29 The Art of Sculpting Sound with EQ and Future of Hardware Controllers 01:47:29 The Journey of Feedback and The Nuke Ratio THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! The Ultimate Mixing Masterclass: http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com Adam Audio: https://www.adam-audio.com Native Instruments: https://www.native-instruments.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! iZotope: https://www.izotope.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! Roswell Pro Audio: https://roswellproaudio.com/ Make Believe Studio: https://www.makebelievestudio.com/mbsi Get your MBSI plugin here! Recording Studio Rockstars Academy: https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/... The Toy Box Studio: https://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/ If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: https://RSRockstars.com/489