The Plugged In Podcast by Sweetwater

Host Mitch Gallagher talks to guitar legend Andy Timmons about his time as music director and guitarist with Olivia Newton-John, some of his favorite pieces of gear (including his two signature pedals), and what it was like recording his new album, Electric Truth, which was produced by amazing guitarist Josh Smith. Plus, Andy shares his approach to soloing, tone, why he practices with jazz standards every morning, and what it was like having to choose between Danger Danger and Tower of Power. This and so much more in the second episode of The Plugged In Podcast by Sweetwater.
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Gear used in this episode:

• Audio-Technica BP40
• Avid MBOX Studio
• Avid Pro tools
• Universal Audio SD1
• Universal Apollo X4
• Shure SRH1514
• Rode NTH100
• MacBook Pro running Beta OS version of Ventura
• PreSonus StudioOne 6
• PMC Result 6 Monitors
• PROCESS.AUDIO Decibel Audio Metering

In this debut episode of Sweetwater’s Plugged In Podcast, host Mitch Gallagher discusses practice tips with Don Carr, explores playing “behind” and “before” the beat with Nick D’Virgilio, and techniques for improving your bass grooves with Dave Martin. Plus, Sweetwater Studios’ Shawn Dealey shares some recording tips for making better recordings. Lastly, Sales Engineer Mike Picotte gives us a closer look into the exciting new mixing technology called ATMOS.

Special thanks to the Sweetwater employees and their bands - Mac McDonough, The Murmurations, and Strange Waters - for providing music for this episode!
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Gear used in this episode:

• PreSonus Studio One
• Universal Audio Apollo x4
• Telefunken TF11
• Universal Audio SD-1
• sE Electronics DynaCaster
• Shure SM7B
• PMC result6 Monitors

On Episode #05 of Sweetwater’s Plugged In podcast, Mitch is joined by none other than Warren Huart, the prolific industry force who wears numerous hats, including producer, recording engineer, mixing engineer, composer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. His work has made him a multi-platinum producer whose work throughout the decades transcends lines of genre and style, in addition to scoring several major Hollywood, film, and television projects. To put it mildly, Warren knows quite a bit about recording, and he was joined by Sweetwater’s studio scholar, Mitch Gallagher, during a recent excursion to Sweetwater Studios. Dive in with Warren and Mitch for a multifaceted discussion on miking techniques, the nuances of recording guitars, how to record amps in high-end studios, and more. Perhaps most intriguing, however, is the subject of amp modeling. What does it mean for the modern studio, the history of recording techniques, and the evolution of sound? Mitch and Warren cover all this and more on this episode of Plugged In!

On this week’s episode of Sweetwater’s Plugged In podcast, resident studio scholar Mitch Gallagher sits down with the mind behind one of the world’s preeminent names in bass crafting: Sheldon Dingwall of Dingwall Guitars. Sheldon opened his doors back in 1987 with a singular vision of designing and building uncompromising basses that marry daring innovation with unrivaled craftsmanship. The brand became a household name among leading bassists and premier studios. Mitch and Sheldon dive deep into the low frequencies for an expansive discussion around Sheldon’s vision, the history and future of his namesake brand, and how evolving technologies have led to some of Dingwall’s most fascinating instruments. Check it out!

On this week’s episode of Sweetwater’s Plugged In podcast, Mitch Gallagher is joined by longtime friend of Sweetwater and multi-hyphenate bassist, composer, producer, and Grammy Award–winning low-end theorist Marcus Miller. The legendary musician’s storied career has seen him collaborating with countless jazz, funk, and R&B legends, building a robust catalog of indelible grooves, and expanding his oeuvre to include scoring for film and television. As his career has evolved, Miller’s found himself coleading the Sire brand of guitars and basses with his jazz-crusading compatriot, Larry Carlton. Mitch and Marcus dive into the deep end of tone, time, and all things funk. Take a listen!