Interview with Warren Huart: Recording Techniques in High-end Studios | Plugged In Podcast #05

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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!

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[steve_anderson]

These two guys are so inspiring. I'm not changing any studio habits, but I'm definitely growing some sideburns! 🙃 Thanks for letting us eavesdropping. It was a brilliant conversation!!!

[workingnights]

Warren is such a humble and amazing person. I have him and Phil McKnight to thank for all my guitar and studio knowledge 🤟🏻❤️

[klauth_Yksyn]

...Such a rewarding and fortunate time in history to be alive. having access to a conversation of THIS breadth & caliber, with men of passionate interest...for FREE....is priceless!

[DJPHAROAHE]

This is So Amazing two of my Favorite Guys With so Much Experience Sharing Tons of Recording Techniques Totally Awesome👌👌

[L.Scott_Music]

Bought my Synergy stuff from Sweetwater and, Warren, I still have it and more.

[mikesparks]

I’ve learned tons from Warren, have watched him for years! great interview!

[StellarWorks]

Really great interview, loads of nuggets. Top stuff. I'm an ITB guy, working mostly with Nembrini products plus a few from ML Sound Labs.

[rickdeaguiar-musicreflecti]

What a cool interview. Learned so much :)

[Spider._.dust_music]

Great interview🤘 I use my tube amps when recording and I have just switched to HX Stomp & 2-2x12 cabs for my live rig.

[metalman]

Superb interview! Mitch you get the best out of everyone

[thedaveut]

Great interview you guys! Great articulation on the subject Warren!

[Gearhart_Music]

The Tone Master amps are phenomenal. I did a gig last year that had them as backline, and paired with my drive pedals of choice, it sounded fantastic!

[brianhintze]

Very cool interview...something a bit different. Sweetwater are good people.

[michaelmele]

I thought of Brian May and his use of the Deaky and Pignose.

[johncox]

I absolutely love amp sims and modelers. I have zero desire to perform live and am happiest in my home studio. Neural DSP, and Logic’s Amp Designer are a gift from heaven as far as I am concerned.

[PitchforkIncorporated]

I feel like the question becomes were the O.G. guys committing because they had to or because that’s the better way to go? I think if they had options they would have taken advantage of it.

[kotla]

I think okay for producing recorded music but prefer regular tube amps for live music. Things have changed.

[jan_]

Mikko 2 from ML soundlabs seem to have a solution to the monotony introduced by set and forget IRs. You can literally tweak it like you’re almost micing a cab from scratch.

[superblondeDotOrg]

Since there is no profit to be made from publishing music anymore, there is no investment to be made towards recording in a production studio. Therefore most of what he talks about is irrelevant. Probably that is why 99% of the conversation is focused on historical anecdotes or working with the millionaire musicians of yesteryear who have money to burn.

[DaniArrow]

It's a great interview but Warren's hair is really distracting. 😅