Some Memorable quotes from Pete’s Gear Patrol interview, focusing on analog recording & production. In the best analog recordings, the texture and dynamics connect with listeners on a visceral level. The discrete signal path in an all-analog studio has a distinct sound, but what listeners hear is just as much about the engineer as […]
Pete’s published articles
MetroSonic’s Pete Mignola Talks Tape Speed
We here at MetroSonic take pride in our knowledge of studio gear, recording techniques, and business management. Just like others, we have spent years learning and practicing all aspects of audio production; but no one has a handle on it more than MetroSonic Recording Studio’s owner and Chief Engineer Pete Mignola! Pete is like a […]
Choosing the right recording studio while saving time (and $$) on your next project.
In this article originally published in Musician’s Friend , MetroSonic Recording Studio Chief Engineer, Pete Mignola, answers some basic questions on what should go into your preparations heading into a recording session: Q: How can bands/musicians prepare ahead of time to make sure they get the most out of their studio time? A […]
Songwriting Tips from Musicians Friend
The processes of writing a song, as we all know can be a very tedious one. As some artists breeze through the process, others struggle from start to finish. Luckily, for those artists in particular, the good people at Musicians friend have took the time to take a unique look at not only the steps […]
Pete’s February 17th article in Glide “The Biz” is out now!
New Directions in Music Promotion With Matte Black February 17, 2014 by Peter Mignola in The Biz I decided to take a little time off from the pile-up of additional projects (like this column) during the holidays, un-clutter my schedule, & try to catch up on life. While it is good to […]
Pete’s November 15th article in Glide is out now!
Aziza & the Cure’s Debut Album Release Looms Near November 14, 2013 by Peter Mignola in Columns, The Biz No Comments As the AES (Audio Engineering Society) convention was just in NYC I had intended to offer a brief overview on some highlights. I usually look forward to the event where I get to catch […]
Our Debut Column in Glide Magazine
Debut Column – “The Biz” – Insider Perspective of the Music Biz by Engineer Peter Mignola Originally published in http://www.glidemagazine.com/category/columns/the-biz/ October 16, 2013 by Peter Mignola The Biz is a debut column by guest columnist Pete Mignola, who is the owner and chief engineer of MetroSonic Studios which is located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. MetroSonic Studios […]