Sorry for any issues users may have had accessing my site for the past two days. A server issue with my site host caused some issues. We are back now. - read more»

I've been doing some upgrading to my home studio lately and have been having way too much fun (and working too hard!). Outside of microphones, preamps, software, control surfaces and acoustic treatment upgrades, I grabbed one of the little small-diaphragm condensor mics from Avant: the Avantone CK-1. - read more»

Rolling your own tubes can be a fun way of improving the sound of cheaper gear that you may have lying around. I had a little experiment in tube rolling recently and will share the results with you. - read more»

It was nice to hear some Jump, Little Children being used on television this evening. - read more»

Somehow it just doesn't seem possible that the unique saxophone voice I have listened to my entire life is so suddenly silenced. - read more»

Between a new Leslie cab and some sound treatment, the studio is getting upgraded. - read more»

Well, I have fought this for so long and never wanted Pro Tools running in my studio (for many personal reasons). But, Avid had their way and I now have two machines running Pro Tools with more on the way. - read more»

It's time again for the Montreat Faculty recital, and Michael will be performing again this year. - read more»

The Thief Reloaded Contest has had all entries submitted and all new, fan submitted missions are available for download. - read more»

While still waiting for some Thief 4 goodness, I was asked to complete on voiceover work for a Thief fan mission for the Thief Reloaded contest. - read more»

Last night's performance was excellent. The orchestra outdid itself with the performance of the Prokofiev, which has some incredibly difficult spots throughout. - read more»

That's exactly what we'll be sending this evening: lots of love. Catch the Blue Ridge Orchestra this evening performing selections from Prokofiev's "Romeo and Juliet" as well as a solo performance of the Tchaikovsky Concerto for Violin and Orchestra featuring young soloist Katie Thomas. - read more»

Well, I had been curious about this little mic for quite some time and, especially given the price point, I had to get one. The BLUE Bluebird is quite a stunning looking little microphone that is well made and has a heft and weight to it that means it would be good in hand-to-hand combat. - read more»

Korg has been known for its workstations and classic synths for years. I had always dreamt of owning some of the gear since I knew what it was and what it did, but throughout the 1980s and 1990s I was always a student with no fundage and no hopes of attaining such gear! - read more»

So, my friend Freddy Bradburn is working on releasing his new studio album called "Cartoonland." I'm getting ready to give it a listen... - read more»

I'm looking for a new vocal mic to use in the studio. Any suggestions out there? - read more»

An old friend retires and requests saxophone music - read more»

Michael will be performing two selections on the Montreat faculty recital. - read more»

After having to postpone due to weather, the "Pops" concert is finally going to happen! - read more»