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Producers and Engineers provide NativeDSD listeners insights on their recording process and give notes on the production, see the recording setup and find direct links to the music discussed.

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Recording Event at Sound Liaison: A One-Mic Recording of a Double Bass and Sax/Clarinet Duo

Written by Frank Brenner, Linkwitz CEO Audio enthusiasts have diverse motivations. Some seek the most “pleasant” sound, while others indulge in nostalgia, cherishing vintage gear or the bombastic effects of home cinema soundtracks. Siegfried Linkwitz, audio pioneer and co-inventor of the Linkwitz-Riley crossover was a long-time subscriber to the San Francisco Symphony. He always aimed […]

Guest Authors on Dec 30, 2024

Recording Reports

My Reel Club™ – Recording of Juhász Gábor Trio featuring Julia Karosi and Tony Lakatos: ‘Planets’

Original article by Luxor Audio, translated by Ferenc Koscsó. After a two-year break due to the pandemic, we had the pleasure to record again with great musicians as part of the of My Reel Club™ project. This time we also participated as a label. The My Reel Club™ recording events were launched 3 years ago with […]

Guest Authors on Apr 30, 2024

Music Reviews, Recording Reports

‘Homeland’ – Pure DSD256 Large Orchestra Recording from Eudora Records

This is a reposted article originally written for Positive Feedback by our friend Rush Paul. The great team at Positive Feedback, as well as Rush himself, have kindly given us permission to repost this and you can find the original article at this link. Thanks to Rush the PF team! Homeland – Grieg’s Piano Concerto […]

Rush Paul on Apr 09, 2024

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Ásdís Valdimarsdottir speaks about ‘Telemann: 12 Fantasies for Solo Viola’

I recently sat down with violist Ásdís Valdimarsdottir to discuss her most recent recording ‘Telemann: 12 Fantasies for Solo Viola’. Ásdís shares her experience of the recording as well as what inspired her to make it – personally transcribing the recently rediscovered 12 Fantasies for viola da gamba to viola. Had you heard of DSD […]

David Hopkins on Apr 02, 2024

Recording Reports

Songlines Recordings compares different DSD rates

Written by Tony Reif (Producer, Songlines Recordings) When NativeDSD started making the Songlines high-res back catalogue available, I was very interested in checking out their Higher Rates Program. All our DSD recordings are from the 2000s and are therefore DSD64. Would I hear a significant improvement when remodulated by NativeDSD’s engineer Tom Caulfield at DSD256 […]

Guest Authors on Nov 10, 2023

Recording Reports

Meet the Magicians: Brendon Heinst and Maya Fridman of TRPTK

Brendon Heinst – founder and senior recording & mastering engineer – runs TRPTK along with his partner Maya Fridman who has the role of Artists & Repertoire Manager. Talking to Brendon and Maya was an extreme pleasure. Their passion for music and doing things a bit differently is nothing short of inspiring. Not only are […]

David Hopkins on Oct 24, 2023

Recording Reports

Behind the Scenes at a Recording Session (Video)

To celebrate its twenty years of existence, the internationally acclaimed Cuarteto Quiroga returns with its new album Atomos: The Art of Musical Concentration – their 7th release in Stereo and 5 Channel Surround DSD at NativeDSD; as well as Binaural. This album represents a personal tribute to the genre and its literature from its origins […]

Jonas Sacks on Aug 18, 2023

Recording Reports

Meet the Magicians: Frans de Rond and Peter Bjørnild of Sound Liaison

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the co-founders of jazz label Sound Liaison at their studio in Hilversum. Frans de Rond (recording engineer) and Peter Bjørnild (producer) took me through their histories from music-lovers to musicians, from players to producers. I learned how they met at the Music Conservatory in Den Hague and how […]

David Hopkins on Mar 17, 2023

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Mixing in Pure DSD – No PCM Allowed

Written by Rushton Paul for Positive Feedback Original Source: Positive Feedback For years I’ve been told that it is not possible to mix in DSD—that this is one of the major limitations of recording in DSD. Well, I’m now learning from Tom Caulfield, mastering engineer for NativeDSD, and Gonzalo Noqué, owner and recording engineer at […]

David Hopkins on Feb 24, 2023

Recording Reports

Meet The Magicians: Gonzalo Noqué of Eudora Records

In this episode of Meet The Magicians I sat down with Gonzalo Noqué. Once a professional musician, performer and teacher, he is now the owner/operator, recording engineer and producer at Eudora Records. Gonzalo’s musical journey has brought him down many different paths in life. His story is intriguing, entertaining and genuine, but above all it […]

David Hopkins on Sep 20, 2022

Recording Reports

An Interview with Producer Gonzalo Noqué About ‘The Violin and Harpsichord Sonatas’

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Gonzalo Noqué, owner/operator and producer at Eudora Records. We were speaking about their latest release The Violin and Harpsichord Sonatas. This double album of one of Bach’s great accomplishments is a special point of pride for Gonzalo, and I wanted to find out why. I would […]

David Hopkins on Sep 09, 2022

Recording Reports

Synthesizing Classical Raga with European and American Jazz

To our dear NativeDSD family members, Best wishes to you and may this be as safe and peaceful a summer as possible.  I am blessed to spend my working days in music.  Spending time with talented musicians and listening to the magical results they create for us serves as a helpful antidote to the many […]

Bob Attiyeh on Aug 05, 2022

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