Guitar Center Professional and the New York-based Malvicino Design Group recently collaborated on a private production facility for Mexican regional music star Espinoza Paz.
by Rob Tavaglione We audio engineers are notorious for having, collecting and bragging about our rig—our ever-growing and oh-so-precious kit. Producers smile confidently for the camera against a chaotic backdrop of racks, stacks and jacks that somehow indicate the value and depth of their expertise. I found myself "too defined by my belongings," wanting to do more with less, and so I began a journey of rig reduction about a year ago. The goal? To reduce choices in the studio, shrink the kit, force quicker decision-making and increase quality.
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