PLUGGED IN – EPISODE 9: ROAD READY SOUND

Whether you’re out playing gigs or recording at home or on the road, it’s always important that you sound your best. And while getting professional grade sonics in any situation might seem like a daunting proposition, it’s actually easily attainable with the right gear and just a little bit of know-how. 

In this episode, our host John Dreyer checks in with a few experts for a crash course in how to sound great anywhere. First, he sits down with Jesse Honig, a veteran audio engineer who has toured with some true legends, running the front-of-house for artists like Graham Parker, Meshell Ndegeocello and Devendra Banhart. Jesse’s got some pro tips for every player who’s about to hit the stage, including what to pack in your kit to make sure you’re always prepared and ready to give your best performance.

Then, Joe Bonamassa’s guitar tech Kyle De Andrea checks in from the Royal Albert Hall and recommends a list of vital accessories for anyone headed out on tour. He also shares some advice to help all bands avoid potential catastrophes on the road.     

Finally, John is joined by Haseeb Patail, Director of Marketing for Fender Studio, to talk about recording and how we have tools for everyone – from beginners to pros – to get high-quality audio in any space. Our free Fender Studio app is the perfect jumping off point to get your songs and ideas down with just a few clicks, while our more advanced Fender Studio Pro is the ideal solution for creating, mixing, mastering and more. Haseeb also shows off some of our new Quantum Interfaces, which make it simple to record vocals, guitars, drums or whatever your inspiration requires. 

Check out the video to learn everything you need to get the sound you want, every time you plug in, then head to Fender to grab a few essentials for your next show or recording session.