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Steve Smith - Not the drummer liked the comment on How does Frank Zappa get that creamy overdriven electric guitar sound on his Freak Out! album?

In 1966 distortion was very new. It was often generated by overloading the console or tape machine or a combo of both. Some compressors also contributed distortion and sustain as well. The tools were primitive but they made......Read more
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Steve Smith - Not the drummer liked the comment on How does Frank Zappa get that creamy overdriven electric guitar sound on his Freak Out! album?

If I remember correctly, he overdrove the console to get that " square wave " distorted tone ( he plugged his guitar into the recording console and turned the gain all the way up ). Depending on what gear he used and where he......Read more
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Steve Smith - Not the drummer posted a comment on the video AUDIO DOC EP 4 "AUTOMATIC"

Great discussion.  I loved this CD when it came out (still do).  Always wondered about the back story on Dick Cinnamon.   And living in Hawaii, I consider this Hawaii 5-0 to be the definitive version (at least for me).   Love......Read more
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Steve Smith - Not the drummer posted a comment on the song Season One - The Early Years

It is working now!  Thanks.  Amazing podcast!    ......Read more
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Steve Smith - Not the drummer liked the comment on Season One - The Early Years

Are you listening from the 5150 player or the Early Years player? Your content will only work in the 5150 player. If that doesn't solve the problem we will continue to troubleshoot. Let me know! Best, DZ ......Read more
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Steve Smith - Not the drummer posted a comment on the song Season One - The Early Years

Help! I am having trouble accessing new content (i.e. the Fair Warning podcast episode).  Is anyone else having difficulty?  I purchased the all-inclusive bundle, But if I start the Nuno episode, it only plays the first 13......Read more
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Steve Smith - Not the drummer liked the comment on Season One - The Early Years

Hi Bill, Hopefully very soon! I'm still doing some post production on it. I'll keep you informed. I can't wait for you all to hear the surprise audio in it.......Read more
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