As those technologies improved and promised to eliminate many of the time-consuming aspects of an all-analog workflow, Robinson started incorporating digital tools into his arsenal. Having started his career in an era of all-analog recording techniques and equipment, Robinson had already mastered his studio craft by the time digital recording technologies began to hit the market. Super moments like that make it all worthwhile.”Īn analog perspective on digital recording tools It’s like it’s a different person doing the work, and you almost start levitating when you hear it.
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“And, then, some things you work on will just tell you immediately how to mix it. Then I try to build the relationship and figure out what molded the tastes, to find some common ground and to know where they’re coming from, which helps develop friendship and trust during pre-production. “I usually start by asking any artist I’ve never worked with before to email me three records that they like, so I can get a sense of the sound they’re going for. “I bring in objectivity, and I hear in my head how it should sound when it’s finished - but it’s all about vibing with the people and understanding their tastes and spending the time. “At the end of the day, it’s their record, not yours,” he said. You’re charged, and sometimes it’s painful - but sometimes it’s epic.”Īs a producer, Robinson says the time he spends getting to know the artist during pre-production and rehearsals, as well as time spent around recording, is crucial to understanding the artist’s vision, so that he can learn their influences and intentions before any tracking begins. And, if you’re really observant and respectful, it’s the best learning ground in the world. “People would sleep in the guest house, and you’d wake up and have breakfast together, and sit with them in a room for a month.
“I cut my teeth as a studio rat by spending a lot of time in residential studios,” Robinson said. Renowned for his ability to work in old-school rooms, with a new-school approach to incorporating the latest digital recording tools, Robinson has been celebrated for contributing his sonic touch to records like Voivod’s seminal 1989 heavy metal album, Nothingface, in addition to the Dave Grohl side-project Probot. Having honed his chops in the 1980s at Le Studio Morin Heights, near Montreal - where he worked alongside rock legends like Keith Richards, George Martin and Sting, to name a few - the New-York based producer has remained in high demand throughout the years for not only his expertise in analog equipment, but also the latest digital tools and technology, including plugins like Sonarworks Reference 4 studio calibration software. San Francisco, California – J– Award-winning producer, engineer and mixer, Glen Robinson, has spent the past four decades making records with some of the most iconic names in music. Glen Robinson Takes an Analog Approach to Recording With Digital Technology Award-winning producer, mixer and engineer brings an in-depth understanding to the latest digital tools
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