"Matter of Physics" (2002) [buy] [reviews]

The album was recorded in a small live room designed for commercial voice-overs. The room was barely large enough to fit much more than a drum kit, and several microphones. Ian used Logic Audio, and a Macintosh G4, as well as other standard outboard gear to record and produce all tracks on the album. Mixes were performed on Genelec monitors. The album was mastered at Colossal Mastering.


All the material on the album was written within the first year of the band's existence. The gear used in the studio is about the same as what you'd see live:

Nels:
Kurzweil PC2x
Roland 3080 Module
Nord Lead
Roland Expression Pedal

Andy:
1974 Telecaster Deluxe
1980's Fender Mexi-Tele
Random Fender American Strat that was hanging around the studio
Mesa Tremoverb Amp
Roland Jazz Chorus Amp
Boss Tremolo, Analog Delay and Overdrive Pedals
Mesa Pocket Rocket Pedal
Gretsch Acoustic

Matt:
Yamaha Maple Custom Drums
Zildjian Cymbals
Bison Snare

Fred:
G&L PJ-Bass
1973 Fender Jazz Bass
Ampeg SVT-Pro Head
Ampeg 6x10 Cab
Big Muff Pedal