Archive for August, 2007

AudioNowcast August 20, 2007 episode 35

Monday, August 20th, 2007

Data backup, it is rocket science and to prove it we brought in Bill Knopf, Program Executive Planetary Data Systems for NASA and Ann Raugh Programmer/Data engineer for the University of Maryland, some real rocket scientist to discuss.

topics included:


Robs extensive report on digital clocking, what it is, what he tested, how he tested and what his results were, it might surprise you, data backup from the experts, what they use and why you should check your DVD backups 3 times, freelance horror stories and how to protect yourself from getting burned and what are the similarities between your studio and a spaceship (more than you think) plus a whole lot more. Thanks for listening and check out our myspace page.

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AudioNowcast August 13, 2007 episode 34

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

Our guest was Jorg Kohring guitar player, vocalist, producer, teacher at Musicians Institute and a member of the band Blend.

topics included:


Mike, Rob and Martin that’s it,(Andrew is working, Scott the same, Bobby…well he’s back to being Bobby) perfect music moments, what are they, have you had them, can you make them happen, can a songwriter tap into what makes those moments so perfect, Martin tells the story behind writing the song “The Door”, Mix tapes, old school mastering in real time, can you be too good of a musician, why do shredders amaze and suck at the same time, Rob gets kinda poetic (his words not mine), what’s more important technique or ideas, this and a whole lot more. Thanks for listening and for comments or questions you can reach us at audio@nowcastnetwork.com.

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