Master tapes for Matte Black

MetroSonic’s All-Analog Recording Package

Analog recording and mixing to tape and pressing vinyl can be intimidating.  Analog is not easy like an MP3 or a CD.  For some, the whole process seems complex, confusing, fraught with decisions about how to get this done right, not to mention expensive. But you want it. You want analog because it’s real. Because your […]

Andrew Bird recorded at Metrosonic for his new project "Break It Yourself"

Andrew Bird records and mixes to tape at Metrosonic

After about three months, we’ve just wrapped up tracking and mixing sessions with singer- songwriter Andrew Bird. A Chicago native, Bird is known for his warm vocal style, characteristic whistling techniques, and unique approach to combining modern treatments to otherwise traditional acoustic instruments. Along with violin, he plays guitar and glockenspiel on this album. Backing up […]