{"id":2081,"date":"2023-01-06T20:01:03","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T20:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/?p=2081"},"modified":"2023-01-06T20:01:03","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T20:01:03","slug":"fates-warning-members-create-new-group-a-z-and-record-album-using-only-lauten-audio-microphones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdbmusic.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/fates-warning-members-create-new-group-a-z-and-record-album-using-only-lauten-audio-microphones\/","title":{"rendered":"Fates Warning Members Create New Group \u201cA-Z\u201d and Record Album Using Only Lauten Audio Microphones"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Album \u201cA-Z\u201d featuring vocalist Ray Alder and drummer Mark Zonder Available Now!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Mark<\/a>

Photo: Mark Zonder<\/p><\/div>\n

The new self-titled album from \u201cA-Z\u201d reunites former Fates Warning drummer Mark Zonder and Fates Warning lead vocalist Ray Alder during Covid lockdowns from across the world, and adds Steve Vai bassist Philip Bynoe, Prog Metal guitarist Joop Wolters, and keyboard synthesist Vivien Lalu.<\/p>\n

Tracked entirely with Lauten Audio microphones, the new album was captured remotely, with each member recording in their respective home studios.<\/p>\n

Lead vocalist Ray Alder has strong feelings for the Lauten Audio LA-320 after choosing it for his personal studio in Spain. \u201cI love that it can be warm and crisp at the same time. It keeps the true vocal sound, is a very well-built microphone, and it sounds great. I’m very happy with it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Drummer Mark Zonder also had high praise for his extensive personal collection of Lauten Audio mics, \u201cYou can basically just put them up in a traditional drum micing arrangement, and they just sound true and very accurate. Another great point is that they can really take the explosion of a hard hit, whether kick or snare, and not even flinch.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Ray<\/a>

photo: Ray Alder, Vocals<\/p><\/div>\n

The new \u201cA-Z\u201d album was mixed by Domination Studio\u2019s Simone Mularoni, who instantly recognized a distinctive sound to the recordings, \u201cThe tracks were awesome, clean, and punchy.\u00a0 I recall being especially impressed by how the snare and the vocals were perfectly balanced in their frequency spectrum.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mularoni noted that mixing Zonder\u2019s drums was unexpectedly easy, \u201cI was really happy with the detail of every track, especially the drums. I struggle on pretty much every mix to achieve the punch of the shells while not having tons of bleed after heavy processing. In this album, it really worked out well. Definitely an easier job than usual!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI remember slamming the drum [tracks] with tons of compression to achieve that \u2018over the top\u2019 sound and also with vocals and bass, but the tracks \u2018took\u2019 the processing beautifully\u2014so again, an easier job!\u201d Mularoni added.<\/p>\n

\"Simone<\/a>

photo: Simone Mularoni, Mix Engineer<\/p><\/div>\n

Lauten Audio microphones and pre-amps used on the A-Z recording:<\/em><\/p>\n

KICK \u2013 Atlantis into a Neve 33115
\nSNARE (Top\/Bottom\/Aux Snares) LS-208 into a Neve 33115
\nHI HAT \u2013 LA-120 into a Calrec PQ14s
\nRIDE \u2013 LA-120 into a Calrec PQ14s
\nTOMS \u2013 LS-308 into a Summit Element 78
\nOVERHEADS \u2013 LA-120 into a Manley Dual Mono Preamp-Summit Dual Program EQ
\nMONO OVERHEAD \u2013 Oceanus into a Summit Element 78 [over snare]
\nROOM MICS \u2013 2x Atlantis into a Summit Audio TPA200B
\nVOCALS \u2013 LA-320 into a Presonus Studio 24c
\nBASS \u2013 Atlantis and DI
\nGUITARS \u2013 Neural DSP
\nKEYS – DI<\/p>\n

Though the record was recorded and produced remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic by A-Z band members from around the world, the tracks meld together effortlessly to form a new and cohesive progressive sound that is distinctly A-Z.<\/p>\n

The new self-titled album from A-Z is available now on Vinyl, CD, and via all major streaming platforms. For more information on A-Z and Metal Blade Records, visit: https:\/\/www.metalblade.com\/a-z\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Mark<\/a>

photo: Mark Zonder, Drums<\/p><\/div>\n

For more information on Lauten Audio microphones, visit http:\/\/www.lautenaudio.com<\/a><\/p>\n

ABOUT LAUTEN AUDIO
\nLauten Audio is a family-owned maker of microphones that make recording easy. Currently available products include the flagship \u201cEden\u201d tube microphone, the award-winning \u201cAtlantis\u201d FET condenser microphone, and the groundbreaking \u201cSynergy Series\u201d of noise-rejecting condenser microphones. Lauten Audio and its diverse family of users can be found in studios, on stages, and in homes worldwide.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit http:\/\/www.lautenaudio.com<\/a> or call 1-877-721-7018.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

New Album \u201cA-Z\u201d featuring vocalist Ray Alder and drummer Mark Zonder Available Now!<\/p>\n

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