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The seventh issue of Vintage King's PLAYBACK celebrates the many paths of today's audio industry. Dive into interviews with Just Blaze, Jett Galindo, Sam Evian, Kris Pooley, and Eva Reistad, plus insights from top producers and engineers in rock and metal.

We also spotlight the latest studio essentials, including the Cranborne Audio Brick Lane 500 Series compressor, Focal Utopia Main monitors, and Focusrite RedNet TNX interface.

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Five Sounds With Eva Reistad

We sat down with GRAMMY Award-winning mixer, producer, and artist Eva Reistad to discuss her approach to making five of her favorite records.

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SSL Oracle Console

Learn more about SSL's new Oracle console, combining the brand's iconic analog circuitry with new ActiveAnalogue technology.

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Allaire Studios

Meet Randall Wallace, musician, photographer, and owner of Allaire Studios in Woodstock, New York.

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Issue 01
The Making of a Classic

Al Schmitt on 50 years at Capitol Studios, plus the gear that never left his rack.

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Issue 02
Analog Signal Chain

Glyn Johns on recording the Stones and Zeppelin with nothing but the right room and the right gear.

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Issue 03
Room Sound

Joe Chiccarelli on capturing live room acoustics and why the microphone position matters more than the mic itself.

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Vintage Mic Techniques

Bob Ludwig on mastering for loudness wars survivors — and the microphones that hold up after 50 years.

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Issue 05
The SSL Sound

How the 4000 Series console defined the sound of an entire decade of pop and rock recording.

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Mastering for Vinyl

Everything that happens between the final mix and the lacquer — and why it changes everything you hear.

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Many Paths
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Featuring Just Blaze, Jett Galindo, Sam Evian, Kris Pooley, and Eva Reistad. Studio spotlight: Allaire Studios. Gear deep-dive: SSL Oracle, Focusrite RedNet TNX.

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"PLAYBACK is the only magazine that actually talks to the engineers who made the records I grew up on."
Al Schmitt — Capitol Studios
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Joe Chiccarelli — Hollywood, CA
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Glyn Johns — Surrey, UK