In this episode, Scott talks with Dave O'donnell. A well known producer, mixer, engineer who is known for his work with James Taylor, Keith Richards, John Mayer, Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow, and many more.

Scott and Dave discuss Dave's early days at The Power Station, current work life, business, industry insider stories from epic recording sessions and much more. 

Scott talks to Witek Wolny about his song "Fran" and the production of the song as well as the making of the music video.



Links to Witek and the song "Fran":

https://www.linkedin.com/in/witold-wolny-56256415 - Witek Wolny

https://youtu.be/KghAZiEM5TE?si=v2upAVjNVHXTxoyt - Fran (International Version)

https://youtu.be/6z6EP258eAY?si=-VQU0cic1iVyVOe6 - Fran (Special Version)

Groove Oddities - Show Notes

 
Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk Podcast
 
Host: Scott Hull, Chief Engineer at Masterdisk


Episode Overview

In this fascinating episode, Scott Hull explores the weird and wonderful world of vinyl oddities and special pressing techniques. From games of chance embedded in records to concentric grooves and multiple performances on a single side, this episode dives into the creative and technical possibilities that make vinyl records truly unique physical artifacts.


Episode Description

Discover the playful and innovative side of vinyl record manufacturing as Scott Hull examines unusual groove configurations and special pressings that turn records into interactive experiences. This episode showcases how vinyl's physical format allows for creative experiments impossible in digital media.


Key Topics Covered

Groove Oddities & Special Techniques
 

• Games of chance on vinyl records
• Concentric grooves that create random playback experiences
• Multiple performances of the same song on a single side
• The technical challenges of creating these special pressings
• Historical examples of creative vinyl innovations

Featured Record
 

• MIRACLE DERBY Horse Race Betting Record - A unique example of interactive vinyl that combines music with gaming elements

 
Music Featured
 
Artist: Los Vega
Song: "El Buscapiés"
Listen on Spotify
 
 

Resources & Links
 

• Make Your Own Record: Learn more about Masterdisk's services
• Support the Show: The Oddysy

 
About the Host
 
Scott Hull is the Chief Engineer at Masterdisk with 30 years of vinyl cutting and mastering experience. His impressive client list includes Sting, Steely Dan, Dave Matthews, and John Mayer. Scott brings expert technical knowledge and industry insights to every episode.
 
 
Episode Release Date
 
December 19, 2024
 
 
Why Listen?
 
This episode is perfect for:
 

• Vinyl enthusiasts curious about the format's creative possibilities
• Musicians and producers considering special pressings
• Audio engineers interested in technical innovations
• Anyone fascinated by the intersection of music and interactive media

 
Contact Masterdisk
 
Masterdisk Studios
1245 Park Street, Suite 2A
Peekskill, NY 10566
Phone: +1 (212) 541-5022 ext. 2


Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk is your go-to podcast for expert opinions on all things vinyl, hosted by one of the industry's most experienced mastering engineers.

Interview with Jamie Saft Part 2

Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk Podcast

Episode: Season 2, Episode 2 | Runtime: 28:13 | Released: December 19, 2024
Host: Scott Hull, Chief Engineer at Masterdisk

About This Episode

The conversation with Jamie Saft continues! This episode picks up right where Part 1 ended. Scott and Jamie dive deeper into the creative process, exploring unique recording projects and innovative approaches to music production. Topics include games of chance in music, concentric grooves, and recording two performances of the same song on the same vinyl side.

Jamie Saft is a renowned pianist, keyboardist, composer, and producer known for his work across jazz, avant-garde, experimental, and rock music, including collaborations with John Zorn, Bad Brains, and the downtown New York experimental music scene.

Topics Covered

• Experimental recording techniques and vinyl innovations
• The MIRACLE DERBY Horse Race Betting Record project
• Concentric grooves and their creative applications
• Recording multiple performances on a single vinyl side
• Games of chance in music composition and production
• Jamie's ongoing projects and creative philosophy

Special Mention

MIRACLE DERBY Horse Race Betting Record - A unique experimental project discussed in detail during this episode.

Music Featured

Artist: The New Standard

Connect with Jamie Saft

Music: https://jamiesaft.bandcamp.com | https://vealrecords.bandcamp.com
Website: https://jamiesaft.com
Social: @jamiesaft on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

Resources Mentioned

• RareNoise Records: https://www.rarenoiserecords.com
• Tzadik (John Zorn): https://www.tzadik.com
• Purple Audio: https://purpleaudio.com
• Bobby Previte: https://www.bobbyprevite.com
• Joe Morris: https://www.joe-morris.com

About Masterdisk

Learn more about mastering and vinyl cutting services at www.Masterdisk.com

Host: Scott Hull has over 30 years of vinyl cutting and mastering experience, working with artists including Sting, Steely Dan, Dave Matthews, and John Mayer.

Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk brings you expert insights into the vinyl-making process with guests from across the record-making industry.

Interview with Jamie Saft Part 1

Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk Podcast

Episode: Season 2, Episode 1 | Runtime: 57:28 | Released: December 18, 2024
Host: Scott Hull, Chief Engineer at Masterdisk

About This Episode

Scott Hull welcomes renowned pianist, keyboardist, composer, and producer Jamie Saft for an intimate conversation about creating music, performing, and the influences that shaped his career. Known for his work across jazz, avant-garde, experimental, and rock music, Jamie discusses his approach to composition, his mentors, and his extensive collaborations including work with John Zorn, Bad Brains, and the downtown New York experimental music scene.

This is Part 1 of a two-part interview. Part 2 continues right where this episode ends.

Topics Covered

• Jamie's creative process and approach to composing
• Influential mentors and figures in his musical development
• Career highlights and diverse projects as performer and producer
• Collaborations across multiple genres
• The mastering and vinyl cutting process with Masterdisk

Music Featured

Artist: The New Standard 

Connect with Jamie Saft

Music: https://jamiesaft.bandcamp.com | https://vealrecords.bandcamp.com
Website: https://jamiesaft.com
Social: @jamiesaft on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

Resources Mentioned

• RareNoise Records: https://www.rarenoiserecords.com
• Tzadik (John Zorn): https://www.tzadik.com
• Purple Audio: https://purpleaudio.com
• Bobby Previte: https://www.bobbyprevite.com
• Joe Morris: https://www.joe-morris.com

About Masterdisk

Learn more about mastering and vinyl cutting services at www.Masterdisk.com

Host: Scott Hull has over 30 years of vinyl cutting and mastering experience, working with artists including Sting, Steely Dan, Dave Matthews, and John Mayer.

Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk brings you expert insights into the vinyl-making process with guests from across the record-making industry.

Interview with Tom Gordon

Producer/Engineer (Whitesnake, Mike Love...)

Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk Podcast

Released: December 17, 2024
Host: Scott Hull, Chief Engineer at Masterdisk

About This Episode

Scott interviews colleague Tom Gordon for a lively conversation between two audio experts. Tom is a recording studio owner/operator in Reno, Nevada, Chief Engineer for All Things Whitesnake, and holds a full-time teaching position in audio production. The two share stories from their many years working together on diverse projects.

Topics Covered

• The Black Potato(e) Music Festival
• Using AI to remix and remaster the Whitesnake project
• Working with Mike Love
• The Milli Vanilli story
• Stories and insights from years in professional audio
• Recording studio operations and audio education
• Modern audio technology and AI applications

Guest Bio

Tom Gordon is a veteran producer/engineer, recording studio owner in Reno, Nevada, and the Chief Engineer for Whitesnake. He also teaches audio production at the University of Nevada, Reno, bringing decades of professional experience to the next generation of audio engineers.

Links & Resources

• Tom Gordon: https://inspired-amateur.com
• Whitesnake: https://whitesnake.com
• University of Nevada, Reno: https://www.unr.edu
• Matt Angus: http://angusmusic.com
• Black Potatoe Festival: https://blackpotatoe.com
• WETA Digital: https://vitrina.ai/blog/weta-digital-leading-innovation-in-visual-effects
• Paris Smaragdis: https://paris.cs.illinois.edu
• Audioshake: https://www.audioshake.ai
• Mike Love: https://mikelove.com

About Masterdisk

Learn more at www.Masterdisk.com

Host: Scott Hull has 30+ years of vinyl cutting and mastering experience, working with Sting, Steely Dan, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, and more.

Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk: Expert insights into vinyl-making from industry professionals.

Mark Hoover is the creator of Ziggy Records.  A new vinyl record label offering unique and interesting vinyl media for "Everyone else"...   

To kick off this new label, Mark has created two new cover versions of David Bowie songs.   This interesting and cutting-edge discussion with Scott Hull of Masterdisk - goes deep into how these songs were created - and as expected the conversation turns to " Is this ethical?  is this legal?  is the good for music?   ...  Tune in for a good time.  !  

Ziggy records
David Bowie on Spotify 
Masterdisk 

Ziggy Stardust ...  Link to the song on this episode.    (used by permission ) 

Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.
Learn more about Masterdisk here.

Support The Oddysy here.

Mentioned :


Music heard :
Artist - 
Song - 

Have you heard? The audio compact cassette is marching back to join the classic audio formats category. Scott and KJ cover every vantage point of the new, old compact cassette with help from excerpts of the 2019 Making Vinyl Conference panel on the return of cassettes.

Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.
Learn more about Masterdisk here.

Support The Oddysy here.

Mentioned :
Making Vinyl Conference

Music heard :
Artist - Snarky Puppy
Song - GØ
Listen on Spotify

This is Part 2 of Crate Digging.  Here you will find more practical information to help you find really great used records.  What to avoid - how to spot an expensive piece of junk. Collecting artwork - vs- great-sounding vinyl.  Scott and KJ go deep on what can go wrong when buying used


Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.
Learn more about Masterdisk here.

Support The Oddysy here.

Mentioned :
Big Jim's Records

Music heard :
Artist - Melany Watson
Song -  Why Why Why

http://www.melanywatson.com/home

What is an original pressing?  Is it really the best?  How can you tell before you buy it? Are Current editions better?  Scott has a go at answering KJ's question about his used vinyl experience.

Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.
Learn more about Masterdisk here.

Support The Oddysy here.

Mentioned :
Pat Matheny - Bright Size Life

Music heard :
Artist - Herbie Hancock
Song -  When Can I See You
Listen on Spotify

Scott And KJ Talk about how vinyl makes us feel - and specific examples of genuine emotional reactions.  These reactions might help explain why music on vinyl makes us happy.  Several references to Oliver Sachs' book Musicophelia.   


Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.
Learn more about Masterdisk here.

Support The Oddysy here.

Mentioned :
Musicophelia By Oliver Sachs

Nonesuch records
Teresa Sterne



Music heard :
Artist - Herbie Hancock
Song -  New York Minute
listen on Spotify :  Click to hear full song on Spotify 

Scott Hull talks today with Matt Earley - VP of Gotta Groove Records.  The Topic today is vinyl quality control.  How do disk weight and disk color affect the quality of the record?
What steps do we take to create the best possible vinyl records? Are Colored records noisier than Black Vinyl?  Why 180 Gram records?

Want to make your own record? 
Team up with Masterdisk and Gotta Groove Records for some killer vinyl



Matt E. Earley
Gotta Groove Records, Inc.

WE WANT TO PRESS YOUR NEXT RECORD.
This is what you get with a GGR pressing (click here).

www.gottagrooverecords.com

Music heard :
Artist - Ray Angry
Song -  Jake-Ism
Click to listen on Spotify :  Jake-ISM
Music mastered By Scott Hull @ masterdisk. 

Scott Hull - Brings current events to this podcast.  Just a few days ago - Apollo Masters Headquarters, Factory, and Warehouse were destroyed by fire. Thankfully no one was hurt - but the repercussions will be felt for many months - maybe years.  Scott talks with KJ about this event and why it's SO significant to the entire record-making community.


Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.
Learn more about Masterdisk here.

Support The Oddysy here.

Music heard :
Artist - Bill Laurance
Song -  Aftersun
Listen on Spotify :  https://open.spotify.com/track/1U4x761c1TSmtDcsZUhs3G?si=K1DD_6bsTN--2E2lM3lK9g

Scott And KJ Field questions from our listeners - Entertaining - while being mostly random :) 


Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.
Learn more about Masterdisk here.

Support The Oddysy here.

Music heard :
Artist - Snarky Puppy  with Lalah Hathaway
Song -  Something
listen on Spotify :  Something from Family Dinner I

Scott Hull of Masterdisk explains in very intricate detail - all about Test Pressings.  Joined by the massively talented bass player  KJ of the band The Oddysy who has the questions.  
Prepare to be schooled on all things Test pressings. Scott has the answers.

Don't forget to comment - and ask questions - for future episodes.

Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.
Learn more about Masterdisk here.

Support The Oddysy here.
See KJ in action 

Music heard :
Artist - Clarence Bucaro
Song -  Maybe You Should Go.
listen to: Clarence Bucaro on Spotify 

Scott And KJ continue their discussion about the most important part of your home vinyl experience:  the Turntable.


Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.
Learn more about Masterdisk here.

Support The Oddysy here.

Music heard :
Artist - Freedy Johnston
Song -  Across the Avenue
listen on Spotify :  Across The Avenue 

Scott Hull Of masterdisk and KJ of the band Odsys Discuss in-depth many of the issues any consumer faces with their Vinyl record player.  Listen to KJ's Q&A with Scott and learn a ton about turntable set up and quality control

Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.
Learn more about Masterdisk here.

Support The Oddysy here.

Music heard :
Artist - Freedy Johnston
Song -  Bad reputation 
listen to: Bad Reputation 

Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.
Learn more about Masterdisk here.


Music heard:
Chris Lightcap - Zero Point Five from "Chris Lightcap's SuperBigmouth"
listen to Zero Point Five on Spotify

Scott & KJ talk this week about a hot current topic on social media. The Phonocut. It's a personal - DIY record cutter.  Is it for real?  Is it a toy - or might it be the beginning of a new era in record cutting technology?   

Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.
Learn more about Masterdisk here.

Support The Oddysy here.

Music heard :
Donald Fagen - Weather in the World  from "Sunken Condos"
listen to Weather in the world on Spotify   

Special guest- Mastering Engineer Darcy Proper joins Scott on this episode to discuss the making of a new vinyl release for the band Blind Guardian entitled Legacy of the Dark Lands.  We talk tech and about the music and all the skill that went into this "orchestral - metal" release.  We spend some time talking about how to make the vinyl turn out great and the power of a working partnership. 

Why are some records 33 rpm, while others are 45rpm? What are the differences and how do you decide which is best?  Why should you care what speed your record was cut at?
Scott Hull - Chief cutting Engineer at Masterdisk explains the difference and goes deep into the details with sideman KJ of the Oddysy.

Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.
Learn more about Masterdisk here.

Support The Oddysy here.

Music heard :
Steely Dan -  Jack of Speed
From the Album Two Against Nature
listen to it on Spotify: Jack of Speed 

Often asked - often misunderstood.  How Do i prepare my mixes for Vinyl mastering?
There are many layers to this topic and Scott and KJ explore all angles on mastering for vinyl.  Dont make those common mistakes that hurt the sound quality of your music. This episode is for record producers, recording engineers and those that enjoy listening to records. 
Scott Hull - Chief cutting Engineer at Masterdisk give common-sense tips and solutions as he guides his client's music onto vinyl records with KJ of the Oddysy.


Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.
Learn more about Masterdisk here.

Support The Oddysy here.

Music heard :
Alectro -The Debt  - Listen to Alectro on Spotify
Like Steve on Facebook  : https://www.facebook.com/steve.kirkman.927
listen to more: Steve kirkman on Spotify 

Scott and KJ explore the Locked Groove on a record.  What is a locked groove? What creative ways can you use a locked groove on a record? 
Scott Hull - Chief cutting Engineer at Masterdisk explains the who, what, and why and how of locked grooves and other Vinyl oddities with KJ of the Oddysy.




Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.
Learn more about Masterdisk here.

Support The Oddysy here.

Music heard :
Steely Dan -  What A Shame About Me   
From the Album Two Against Nature
listen to it on Spotify: What a Shame about me 

A current events podcast episode from Masterdisk. First, we hear about KJ's fundraiser and video premiere party, Then Scott Talks about Making Vinyl 2019  - The Vinyl conference coming to LA, CA next week.   And to wrap up - Scott Tells us all about cutting the Grammy-winning Two Against Nature by Steely Dan.  Follow along Steely Dan Fans - to hear behind the scenes stories about the making of this iconic record.


Making Vinyl - Link Here: http://makingvinyl.org/

Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.
Learn more about Masterdisk here.

Support The Oddysy here.

Music heard :
Steely Dan -  Cousin Dupree
From the Album Two Against Nature
listen to it on Spotify:  Cousin Dupree

Everyone knows that you can only fit 20 mins of music on a record side?  OH... really?    Not according to Scott Hull - Chief cutting engineer at Masterdisk.   With help from KJ of the Oddysy- Scott debunks the common myths and explains WHY - some projects need to be edited to fit on to vinyl and some do not. How much music fits ont he side of a record >?  " It depends.,,,"

Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.
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Music heard :
Lettuce -  FLY    - Listen to Lettuce on Spotify
Lettuce on FB :  https://www.facebook.com/LettuceFunk/

Scott Hull and KJ of the Oddysy are passing out cigars while talking about the new arrival of the bands first 7" record  Bang Bang ft. Chuck D.  b/w Rage of Love.  KJ tells us about his experience and Scott adds the technical and creative details.   At the end of the episode  We spin both sides of the 7" on the podcast. 
 

Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.
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Learn more about Microforum Record Pressing Here

Today, Scott outlines his 4 major steps of making a record and talks through each step in detail. KJ of The Oddysy asks the questions, and Scott has the answers. He touches on everything you need to know about making a record, from mastering and cutting to pressing and the final product.


Making a record of your own? Your music deserves the best.
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In this episode, Scott describes the process of making a 7-inch record in detail. He talks with KJ of The Oddysy, who has some questions as The Oddysy ventures into the world of vinyl for the first time.


Making a record of your own?
Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here.

Support The Oddysy here, and listen to "Bang Bang" here.

In this first episode of Making Vinyl @ Masterdisk, Scott Hull and his guest KJ of The Oddysy discuss their experience with Jack White's record pressing facility in Detroit. Who knew that a rock star could dream up his own personal record manufacturing plant?


Making a record of your own?
Your music deserves the best. Learn more about Masterdisk here.

Learn more about Third Man Records here.
Support The Oddysy here.