[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":8},["ShallowReactive",2],{"w7mnThbo7fdt_m2cnu3boRczwfzsBhYUYygKnl7mhmw":3},[4],{"documentId":5,"title":6,"content":7},"lbig29la89xcsil4aaxowh0w","Tim Bazell","\u003Cdiv class=\"itemFullText  \">\u003Csection class=\"section  cover ratio-800\" style=\"background-color: white; background-image: url('https:\u002F\u002Fwww.arturia.com\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Ftim-bazell\u002F01.jpg'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center bottom; padding-top: 10%;\">\u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003Cdiv class=\"container\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row justify-content-end align-items-center ratio-800 \">\u003Cdiv class=\"text-white hide-sm \">\u003Ch1>Tim Bazell\u003Cbr>\u003Csmall>The sound of\n                change\u003C\u002Fsmall>\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fsection> \u003Csection class=\"section bg-white\">\u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003Cdiv class=\"container\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row justify-content-center text-center \">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-8 show-sm\">\u003Ch1>Tim Bazell\u003Cbr>\u003Csmall>The sound of\n                            change\u003C\u002Fsmall>\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\u003Cp class=\"h3 small\">Like many modern producers, Tim Bazell started his journey as a player. Now a\n                            seasoned engineer and producer on the UK circuit, it was his love of the sounds of his\n                            favorite records that tipped him over the edge. \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>We sat down with Tim at his London studio to\n                            discuss the ever-greater needs of modern producers, the fine line between hardware and\n                            software, and how he incorporates FX Collection into his process.\n\n                        \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-md-8 my-4\">\u003Ciframe style=\"width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 \u002F 9;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube-nocookie.com\u002Fembed\u002Fz02Xp9K16EU?autoplay=0&controls=0&disablekb=1&playsinline=1&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=auto&widget_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arturia.com%2Fstories%2Ftimbazell&noCookie=true&rel=0&showinfo=0&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&color=white&enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arturia.com&widgetid=1&forigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arturia.com%2Fstories%2Ftimbazell&aoriginsup=1&vf=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-17=\"true\" id=\"506015702\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fsection> \u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Ftim-bazell\u002F02.jpg\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive img-full-width mx-auto\"> \u003Csection class=\"section text-white bg-black\">\u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003Cdiv class=\"container\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Ftim-bazell\u002F03.jpg\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\" \" class=\"img-responsive mx-auto my-3\">\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\u003Cp class=\"h3\">_Adapting a process\n                        \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>With credits including Duffy, Roller Trio, and Shingai Shoniwa, Tim Bazell’s experience is\n                            eclectic to say the least. In audio production, it seems that diversity helps - it’s all\n                            about a deeper respect for sound, regardless of style.\n                        \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>And as with many modern professions, it’s also about keeping up with technology. For Bazell,\n                            the passion for sound came first, and the engineering knowledge came afterwards - and with\n                            that, learning the tools of the trade. He notes that one of the biggest changes he’s seen is\n                            the quality of the sound of plugins.\n                        \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"quote boldnbig\">\"They’ve gone from being kind of an approximation - adding all sorts of\n                            problems and strange artifacts - to being almost in some cases indistinguishable from\n                            hardware.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fsection> \u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Ftim-bazell\u002F04.jpg\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive img-full-width mx-auto\"> \u003Csection class=\"section bg-white\">\u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003Cdiv class=\"container\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-md-8 \">\u003Cp class=\"h3\">_Technology, sound, art, and emotion\n                        \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"h3 small\">Further to this, the adjustment to working with plugins in a virtual studio\n                            environment was crucial to keeping up with modern production demands. He recalls taking\n                            photos of the settings on his studio desk to revisit the mixes later - something that sounds\n                            surreal when compared to the instant results of a modern DAW workflow.\n                        \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cbr> \u003Cp class=\"quote boldnbig\">\"The reality now is that you have artists that need to earn money from\n                            sync, or some computer games company that needs stems from a track within 24 hours - working\n                            in the box is pretty much the only way that you can reliably do that.\"\n\n                        \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>But being a producer goes far beyond technical knowhow and having a good ear. A producer has\n                            to be an emotion interpreter, a translator of what the artist is trying to say; the role of\n                            a producer is an artistic one as well as a technical one.\n                        \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"quote boldnbig\">“If you just do what's technically correct, you’re not making music.”\n                        \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-md-4  \">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Ftim-bazell\u002F05.jpg\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\" \" class=\"img-responsive mx-auto my-3\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fsection> \u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Ftim-bazell\u002F06.jpg\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive img-full-width mx-auto\"> \u003Csection class=\"section bg-white\">\u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003Cdiv class=\"container\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row justify-content-center\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-md-8 \">\u003Cp class=\"h3\">_Behind the scenes\n                        \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"h3 small\">We were lucky enough to sit in on a mixing session with Tim to see his process\n                            in motion, and his choice of FX Collection plugins. The subject matter: a live recording of\n                            a 3-piece rock band. With this mix, Tim wanted to retain that natural ‘alive’ feeling, while\n                            giving it the polished punch of a detailed studio recording.\n                        \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"row justify-content-center full-width\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-md-4 \">\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.arturia.com\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Ftim-bazell\u002F07.png\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Ftim-bazell\u002F07.png\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive mx-auto my-3\">\u003C\u002Fa> \u003Ch3>Snare - Comp VCA-65\u003C\u002Fh3> \u003Cp class=\"quote\">\n                            \"This is a model of a very nice DBX compressor that’s fantastic on drums.\"\"\n                        \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n                        Sometimes snare drums and overhead mics don’t get along. To tame any unpleasant ‘boink’ sound\n                        qualities, Tim opts for Comp VCA-65. This ensures that the snare sounds direct, punchy, and\n                        neatly tucked into the mix.\n\n                        \u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-md-4 \">\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.arturia.com\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Ftim-bazell\u002F08.png\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Ftim-bazell\u002F08.png\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive mx-auto my-3\">\u003C\u002Fa> \u003Ch3>Drum kit - Rev PLATE-140\n                        \u003C\u002Fh3> \u003Cp class=\"quote\">\n                            \"I don’t often use reverb on drums, but when I do, a 140 Plate is often a really wonderful\n                            place to start.\"\n                        \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n                        Setting Rev PLATE-140 to a surprisingly long 2.5 seconds actually brings energy, warmth, and a\n                        touch of mix glue - with the material quality of classic plate reverb.\n\n                        \u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-md-4 \">\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.arturia.com\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Ftim-bazell\u002F09.png\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Ftim-bazell\u002F09.png\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive mx-auto my-3\">\u003C\u002Fa> \u003Ch3>Guitars - Chorus DIMENSION-D\u003C\u002Fh3> \u003Cp class=\"quote\">\n                            \"The fact that there’s less symmetry in what the oscillator is doing means that the\n                            modulation responds in a more rhythmic way - which is really cool.\"\n                        \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n                        To add contrast to the guitar parts in the verse of the track, Tim opts for some modulation -\n                        Chorus DIMENSION-D. By using the newly-added Random Smoothed waveform and mode 4, he’s able to\n                        add varied movement while retaining the classic BBD color of the original hardware.\n\n                        \u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-md-4 \">\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.arturia.com\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Ftim-bazell\u002F10.png\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.arturia.com\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Ftim-bazell\u002F10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive mx-auto my-3\">\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fa> \u003Ch3>Guitars - Flanger BL-20\n                        \u003C\u002Fh3> \u003Cp class=\"quote\">\n                            \"The really cool thing about the Bel Flanger is it has this Manual button on it...I love it!\"\n                        \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n                        To emphasize that pure wall-of-guitars power in the pre-chorus, Tim opts for the chunky sweeps\n                        of Flanger BL-20 - as an original Bel Flanger owner, it’s familiar modulation territory.\n\n                        \u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-md-4 \">\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.arturia.com\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Ftim-bazell\u002F11.png\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.arturia.com\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Ftim-bazell\u002F11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive mx-auto my-3\">\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fa> \u003Ch3>Backing vocals - Delay ETERNITY\n                        \u003C\u002Fh3> \u003Cp class=\"quote\">\n                            \"A ridiculously advanced delay that you can do all sorts of crazy stuff with.\"\n                        \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n                        Just cycling through presets and looking for some unexpected magic, Tim spends some time\n                        experimenting with how the BVs sit in the mix - from interesting modulation to broad stereo\n                        textures.\n\n                        \u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fsection> \u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Ftim-bazell\u002F12.jpg\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive img-full-width mx-auto\"> \u003Csection class=\"section text-white\" style=\"background-color: rgb(197, 145, 6);\">\u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003C!----> \u003Cdiv class=\"container\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedias.arturia.net\u002Fimages\u002Fstories\u002Ftim-bazell\u002F13.jpg\" error=\"function(){return function(){}}\" alt=\" \" class=\"img-responsive mx-auto my-3\">\u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-12 col-md-8 \">\u003Cp class=\"h3\">Working with the music\n                        \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>Seeing Tim caught up in the momentum of his creative flow, it’s clear that his process is one involving synergy. A marriage of technical experience, artistic open-mindedness, and an awareness of what his project is trying to convey. But the final test, the remaining crucial ingredient, is how a sound sits in the mix. \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp>For Tim, the FX Collection plugins strike a delicate balance between capturing the feel and character of classic hardware, and delivering the sonic goods under any circumstances - ensuring that everything finds its place in the mix. \u003C\u002Fp> \u003Cp class=\"quote\">\n                            “You don't need side by side tests, they sit and work with the music in the right way - and that’s what really counts!”\n                        \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fsection>\u003C\u002Fdiv>",1783454397616]