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236 - CONVERGE | Kurt Ballou: Metalcore Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Making of Jane Doe
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Garza sits down in-person with Kurt Ballou. Guitar player from Massachusetts metalcore band CONVERGE. Also known for his recording & production work at GodCity Studios. Their TWO new albums “Love Is Not Enough” & “Hum of Hurt” out now! https://instagram.com/converge CHUG MERCH: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com 00:00 - High-Pass Filter Explained 04:07 - Recording Hi-Hats 07:43 - Using AI for Music Production 11:29 - Are Studios Important? 13:05 - Steve Albini 17:00 - Jane Doe 20:38 - Learning How to Record Music 23:36 - Recording on Tape 29:47 - Jane Doe Guitar Tones 32:23 - Mesa Racktifier // Helix Stadium 36:13 - Guitar Pedal Talk 40:28 - Amp Talk 43:01 - Hum of Hurt 46:46 - Short Albums…