Hi Friend, Eric Valentine has worked with many incredible artists like Queens of the Stone Age, Smash Mouth, Good Charlotte, and Third Eye Blind. His list of credits goes on and on! Frankly his records sound amazing, his use of EQ is insanely good, subtle sculpting creating amazing transitions between sections! Not only is an amazing Producer, Engineer and Mixer he also co-founded UnderTone Audio where he designs professional audio equipment. In this video we get to talk about the UnFairchild, Eric's reimagining of the classic Compressor with mazing new features that not only recreate that legendary unit but take it to the next level!

@harmonystudios1182

6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video Warren! Eric is open and honest and his records sound amazing

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Harmony!

@spitfiremusic3997

6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video Eric and Warren !! Thank you both

@synthdude7664

6 жыл бұрын

Produce Like A Pro how much do you think of his ubfairchilds go for ? Can regular consumers buy ?

@DanielGlenTimms

5 жыл бұрын

That was really good. Brings back memories of when I lived at the top of Topanga and played Topanga Days. Another excellent video! Thanks for sharing. Eric is impressive.

I toured with Eric, he was the drummer of my band "zenner" we opened for joe satriani a few times in '96 He's a great guy then and now

@Producelikeapro

5 жыл бұрын

Hi daniel ross great to hear!!

I love how decent and self aware he is. Always makes a point of saying ‘I’ve been really lucky’ or ‘I’m really grateful’ Freaking love this guy. He’s also absolutely brilliant and has an immense musicality.

Woah! Did he just say he's 49 and has a two month old? This guy is a legend.

@Producelikeapro

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, he was then. We are the same age, Gen Xers with kids!

There’s never enough Eric footage out there. Thanks Warren

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Haha agreed! Thanks ever so much! I'm glad to be able to help!

Valentine is clearly a bloody genius.

@Producelikeapro

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Brad Ferguson I completely agree!

It,s great to hear Eric found his place, his peace after years of hard work, my deep respect!!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeroen, agreed, Eric is very inspirational!

@drummerjeroensimons

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Warren!!, in the case of Oeksound, there is an alternative also for less money if people have less money to spent: DeFilter by Acon Digital...acondigital.com/products/defilter/

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeroen, thanks ever so much for the great info! You Rock my friend!

@drummerjeroensimons

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving us chances to grow Warren!!! I,m having a blast mixing Katys song for the great PLAP academy here, I hope I can finish that this week. I don,t mix often, but I like to have an overview of things/music the best I can...Have a superproductive day over there!!!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

That's amazing Jeroen! You Rock my friend! It's wonderful having you in the Academy!

Lots of great information. Thank you Eric & Warren.

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Audrey! Yes, Eric rules!

Just phenomenal. Eric Valentine is one of the wizards. There are only a handful, so interviews like this one are precious. Fascinating man with incredible records and a brain I'd like to pick for days on end. Please have him on again soon! Thank you so much Warren and Mr. Valentine for doing this.

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much! Yes, Eric is amazing!! I'm glad to be able to help!

A great discussion with a very intelligent and talented guy. Astro Lounge was always one of my favorite albums.

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

I agree! Great sounding album! Eric is extremely talented!

been waiting for interviews and studio tour for a while...knew gonna be great from the start...thanks Warren and Eric for this.

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much! Yes, this was a special one indeed!

thank you ERIC for a look in on your home studio .

@iwantappledumplings6187

6 жыл бұрын

Yes!! Thank you Eric!!

Amazing episode! Eric is truly a great mentor and teacher. Thanks Warren for your dedication and hard work educating and inspiring us! Love, Marcus

I love home studio setups. I love the specific "island" things people choose it's always so different.

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Hi monkey dangus agreed! This is where so many of us are heading! Thanks for watching!!

Two of my favorite engineers in the same room.

@Producelikeapro

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Michael!!

You both are amazing individually, but seeing you two together is absolutely amazing. Great chat!

Amazing video! Eric certainly is one of the greatest Producers/Engineers and Mixers of the last 20 years! Great video Warren!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Darlene! I agree 100%!! Eric is incredibly talented!

Was really excited about this with the UnFairchild and all. Very well done! Every one of these I watch, I learn about another piece of cool vintage gear I never heard of that someone has found a cool use for.

I love the fact that Warren is still learning stuff! Great vid!!!

@iwantappledumplings6187

6 жыл бұрын

I agree! That shows real experience!

I always love everything about Eric Valentine. Thanks Warren!

@Producelikeapro

5 жыл бұрын

I agree! He is THE man! Many of us always wonder 'what would Eric do?!"

Missed this the first time round, but very happy to have caught up with this video. I'll admit that at times, Eric's level of tech knowledge sounded like an alien tongue, but you feel yourself pulled along for the ride because of the fascination, and still learn stuff en route

Thanks, Warren, and Eric. The run through of the UnFairchild was worth its weight in gold alone.

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Malcolm, I agree! It looks incredible!

Just discovered Eric's channel and now found this! Awesome! Thanks Warren!

Probably one of the better interviews I've heard here. Very clearly understood everything discussed with important details. Kudos!!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Hi TonysMusicChannel thanks ever so much! Yes, Eric’s confidence because of his innate talent makes this interview very easy to do!

so amazing...i am building my first home studio at 53 ...cause why not...and watching these vids so encourages me...my studio will be just for my songwriting not recording bands or mixing but this is so enjoyable to watch

So awesome. Would love to see you guys sit down for another one of these in 2024!

I’ve been a subscriber and avid viewer for almost a year now. Since I’m on the other side of the console, a lot of the things in these videos fly over my head… a whole lot actually. However, it’s incredibly interesting and insightful to learn how y’all approach the music we create and whatnot. Also, it’s great to know more about the tools because it can be overwhelming/daunting as a musician if you don’t know what you’re looking at. Just wanted to say it’s amazing what you do and thank you for sharing all this wonderful information. Cheers from Austin.

@Producelikeapro

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much! So glad to be able to help! Really glad you enjoy the videos and I appreciate your wonderful comment

The best explanation of a Fairchild ever! Well done, to both of you. Keep these videos coming.

I'm at work right now. Googled this guy's credits. Definitely going to come back to watch this later!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Yes Matthew! He's a very talented producer/mixer/person! I hope you enjoy it. Many Thanks!

@TheChriselo

6 жыл бұрын

He is the best imo. Have a listen to the slash records. he has this knack of making a record crystal clear and aggressively punchy yet it sounds so plush at the same time. really easy to listen to and not fatiguing in the slightest. genuis

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

I agree TheChiselo! One of a kind, probably in Top 5 greatest!

Amazing video! Just what I wanted. Thanks.

Very interesting to hear this again about the Unfairchild. 😃

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Audrey, yes, I'm very impressed with the UnFairchild!

wow!!! what a wealth of knowledge to be had on this video!!! sooo many tips and pointers!!! so rich of a content! Thanks Warren for putting this one together.. wow! so grateful

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Hi david jonathan thanks very much! Yes, Eric is a wealth of knowledge!

wow what anamazing conversation!!! truely one of my favorite videos ever!!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much! Yes, I loved making this video! Eric is one of my favourite Producers, Engineers and Mixers!

Superb! I just moved my studio from Topanga to Montana ... Feel like I may have missed out on somethings and gained so much as well. I found You Warren, and have learned so much from you, and some kind of weird half full circle as I need to return and get the rest of my gear and hopefully go say hello to Mr Valentine after the air clears. I met him at Topanga Days not long before I left ...

Wow, what a fantastic interview. Thanks a lot Warren and Eric!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Bernd!

eric is the man. amazing drum and guitar sounds on so many great records. really unique tones. super nice dude.

T-Ride!!! Still one of the most unique bands/records I've ever heard. I haven't found anyone else that really appreciated or heard about them.

@mrufino1

5 жыл бұрын

beebala3 that's one of my favorite albums ever. The production is incredible, and the album is almost all him, although Geoff Tyson is an amazing player, Eric did almost all of the guitars according to his gearslutz posts. Singer's voice can be tough to get used to for some people but I love everything about that album.

Eric is at the very top of his game. Great interview as always Warren..

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

bull dozer agreed! Amazingly talented guy!!

fantastic interview ,thank you Warren and Eric.

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Darren Ross thanks ever so much! Yes, special thanks to Eric for this wonderful interview!

Wow! 2 of the 3 guys I learned the most from in one video! Amazing! Thank you guys!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Aw shucks thanks ever so much! Yes, Eric rules!

Fun ....Warren you Rock getting these interviews.....so much info here thank you..ron

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Ron!

Hey Warren, thanks so much for taking us into these fabulous studios and having the pro guests share their choice hardware and its choice spot in their workflow! Question: In future studio tours, can you have guests showcase their favorite/go-to in the box plug-ins? As you know very well, a choice plug-in is on the same playing field now a days as out board gear. Thanks again!

loved this one 30ish mins in really enjoyed hearing how the hardware components affect the sound this is a road/path I should of gone down earlier in life. Maybe its time to take a turn

Amazing video as always - yet one of those that makes you wonder if it is possible to make my production sound anywhere close to the real deal when you live on a budget.. anyways thanks so much for the great video!

Awesome. Thanks a lot for another great video Warren! Love you channel!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you ever so much Martijn!

soothe.. I'm in!!! thanks guys.

The UnFairchild sounds soooooo good, I saw Eric demoing it in Nashville a couple of years ago and have wanted one ever since. One Day

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

I agree! Amazing sounding!!

I lived all over L.A. from ‘88 to ‘95. Laurel Canyon is a lovely place! Good on you, Warren.

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Bryan!

Good stuff as always. Glad to see other pros taking the craft to their private studios

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, agreed! This is where everyone is heading!

Great video! Eric is one of my favourite recording/mixing Engineer!

Super great and rich content for me at this time - thanks so much!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

I have the incredible pleasure to be part of the Jazzcampus and I've heard and work with those speakers, love them incredibly!

I saw Eric's name, I clicked to watch! I really enjoy watching interviews with Eric, he seems like a really easy-going guy. Would love to meet him some day.

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Martin, yes, Eric is a great guy!

Thanks for showing us Eric's new studio warren!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Apple!

Smart cookie! Really fun to listen to Eric so easily describe complex things, fav engineer! Thanks Warren!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

andYz00m agreed! I am extremely impressed with both his amazing attitude and incredible work!! It speaks for itself!

Huge fan of Eric! Absolutely love his productions with Third Eye Blind. Watching this again because I just finished doing a digital remaster prep from the original mix tapes for the vinyl release of Smash Mouth-Fush Yu Mang, which Real Gone Records will be releasing soon. While working on this I would find myself getting lost in just admiring the production. So beautifully crafted! I hope Eric approves of my work on it. I strictly followed the mastering engineer's Hippocratic Oath, first do no harm : ) Thanks for the great interview, Warren!

I’m a HUGE, GARGANTUAN, COLLOSAL T-RIDE/VALENTINE fan. Saw all three shows they played in the Tampa St. Pete area and when they opened for Satch in south Florida. Mr Valentine’s engineering especially on T--ride drum sounds have been an influence on me that I often would reference when my tudents asked about drum recording/mixing when I taught sound engineering/music producton in college. BTW. I can easily see why you would like working in a non traditional audio just like David Gilmour's Astoria. Thank so much Warren.

@mrufino1

5 жыл бұрын

Jose M I never got to see them live and I wish I had, I love that album The tracks Geoff tyson posted at some point from their never released second album were very different but also very cool.

Great interview! From the looks of it, those Strauss monitors uses Danish Scan-Speak drivers. In the DIY audio community they've got a reputation for being amongst the best money can buy! Really enjoyed this episode, thank you.

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Carl! Thanks ever so much! I have only recently heard of them! This is fantastic info!

The best sound engineer out there!

Wonderful this one!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Cornelis!

inspirational stuff here.

Excellent, Warren! Really enjoyed Eric in this. Great gear discussion.

@Producelikeapro

4 жыл бұрын

Noise in the Basement fantastic!!

I know this is an old video but wow..great interview of a really cool guy. Lots of good info. Thanks Warren!

@Producelikeapro

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much!!

I'd love to hear those Unfarichilds in use! Great video as always Warren! Love the channel!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Ryan, yes! Me too! They sound amazing!

Could listen to this guy all day

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Craig Hunter I agree a huge inspiration! Incredibly talented and hard working!

Wonderful interview Warren. Eric a really great guy and has made such great sounding records. A wealth of information in this one. Cheers

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

I agree, great guy and extremely talented!

Another good one ! Thanx mayn !

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Tom!!

Excellent and informative ...keep up the good work !

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, thanks ever so much!

Awesome. Thanks Guys!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Arthur!

Unreal knowledge and so down to Earth in communicating this knowledge to dummies like me.

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Yes! haha

Thanks for this Warren and Eric! Amazing! Plus, I no longer feel like I'm cheating when I use Soothe!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, you're very welcome!

Amazing!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much! Eric Rules!

Man, Eric knows his stuff -- great interview. Gonna check out the Soothe.

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

I agree Billy! Thanks ever so much! I'm glad to be able to help!

This guy produced the Songs for the Deaf record, I probably heard that record 250 times in my life. Thank you Warren my friend for another great video!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, indeed! Wonderful album!

@mishastone

6 жыл бұрын

He actually just recorded (not produced) a few songs and then the band kicked him out, Josh actually called him a "schmuck" in an interview once.

@chikensee

5 жыл бұрын

QOTSA's records label at the time Interscope records forced Eric Valentine to produce it but hes a bitch Josh didn't like him and got rid of him look up the old interviews lol hilarous stuff

@mrcoatsworth429

3 жыл бұрын

@@chikensee Sounds more like Josh is the bitch

Great interview! Death From Above is my favorite band. Just drums and bass but Eric made that record sound huge!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

I agree! HUGE sounding album!

@chrishepburn1503

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely not just drums and bass on the record. Amazing band!

Loooove it. Great conversation.

@Producelikeapro

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much!

amazing studio. I like the sunlight

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%! Nothing can beat it!

Amazing video!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much!

Insightful stuff. I will go and listen to the T-Ride album in your honour!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Great interview! Good pace! Thank you! If you can in the future, I really like looking at other peoples patchbay setups (kinda a window to their soul ;). Take care!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Bill, that's a wonderful idea my friend!

I've been watching Eric Valentine talking about qotsa, slash and then this. This guy seems to know a bewildering amount about audio.

@Producelikeapro

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Alex. I agree, he really is the man!

Another great one Warren. Awesome.

@Producelikeapro

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill!!

Great interview, thanks. Would love to see a @producelikeapro course with Eric on how to approach EQ in a mix.

That T-Ride album is a killer. Highly original great hard rocking frenzy!

@Producelikeapro

4 жыл бұрын

Sven Horlemann Fantastic

You earned what you have! Enjoy. Best wishes. Peace.

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Robert! Agreed! Eric has earned his success!

Great vid Warren this guy is out of his mind!!!!! ....such a wealth of knowledge I love it!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Typenice I agree! I learned so much from doing this interview!!

@Typenice

6 жыл бұрын

Produce Like A Pro all of your vids are great thanks for all that you do for our community!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much my friend! I'm so glad to be able to help!

Unfairchilds are UNREAL! :)

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Audio Ecstasy Productions yes, I’m very impressed!

Loved seeing this. I've been working from home for 10 years so definitely relate. I've tried using my tape deck as an external processor at 15ips but never thought to use 7 1/2 or to check the frequency response. Doh! Lots of great mixing tips. Gonna watch again tonight.

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jonathan Marshall yes, great idea! I’ve tracked a few times at 7 1/2 however I feel Eric’s results will be amazing!!

@jonathanmarshall4122

6 жыл бұрын

Even without all the amazing gear, in the box with stock plugins I'm totally outclassed by you guys. Still - I have lots of fun trying to emulate. :@)

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

HI Jonathan, you have the gear to make an amazing recoding my friend! Creativity is king!

Super interesting. Thanks a lot.

@Producelikeapro

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Carsten, I'm so glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

Songs for the Deaf is in my top 3 all time greatest album. That record has some of greatest guitar tones I've ever heard

@jovanreid6782

3 жыл бұрын

Josh Homme has said that Eric Valentino really didn't have much to do with the overall production on that album and wasn't even around for the recording of most of it. Also, Eric didn't like drugs and would kinda give the band shit about it, so Josh would purposely leave drugs lying around on equipment in plain sight just to piss Eric off. That's why QOTSA never brought him back on board.

muy bueno video!!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Hola Mia, muchas gracias!

Cool video! And SOOTHE!!! :)

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Vesa!

Thanks !

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Christine! Thanks ever so much! I'm glad to be able to help!

The Goat!

8:30 Limitation gives you freedom somehow. totally right what eric says. Limitation makes you deal with those few things you have and keeps you moving forward instead of getting lost in sound.

Great interview. I saw Eric play drums with his band T-ride at the Borderline London in the early 90s: great drummer as well as producer

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Wow! I used to go the Borderline in those days, I may also have seen him play then!

@jimsanger

6 жыл бұрын

They were a 3 piece with the singer playing bass and made 1 album, think it was Eric's first production; he used lots of triggers live. Their guitarist was a Satriani student and it was probably the loudest gig I've ever been to!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Wow! I'm going to check it out now!!

I have been using soothe plug from the first day it came out. It always on my mix bus... Love it.. also great Video

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Lovely Rhett! Thanks for the info!

@That1Guy

5 жыл бұрын

Is this plug-in best on the mix bus? Or y’all using in on individual instruments ? I have to buy it after what has to be the highest endorsement ever

Awesomeness

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Jay!

Cool Stuff! Thanks

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks every much Tom!