It’s #PreSonusFAMFriday with Phil Knock!
Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
The one you’ve been waiting for…
The FaderPort 16!?!?!?!?!
Yes.
It’s #PreSonusFAMFriday with Phil Knock!
How long have you worked for PreSonus?
I’ve worked for PreSonus for nearly a year.
Software Engineer.
My first introduction to audio engineering was using a FireStudio interface. We had a recording studio at my high school and I swear I practically lived there. So I’ve been a PreSonus fan since I was a tot basically!
“Debugging Code 7 Part 2: The Re-Debugging, Revisited”
What was the first 8 track, cassette, CD or digital download you purchased?
Do you guys remember Hit Clips? My first music purchase was an “All Star” by Smash Mouth Hit Clip.
Who’s your go to band or artist when you can’t decide on something to listen to?
Lately I’ve been listening to a lot of Father John Misty, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention Led Zeppelin.
“Don’t Let Me Down,” The Beatles.
Everyone has a side gig, what’s yours?
I find the field of Digital Signal Processing utterly fascinating. To that end, I’ve had a ton of fun tinkering with audio plugins using the JUCE framework, Kontakt, and MaxForLive.
I played cello in the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony when I was younger, and since then I’ve dabbled in guitar, bass, and drums.
Why did you choose this as your favorite?
Mixing is one thing, but writing fader automation with a mouse is a fate worse than death. Being able to navigate and interact with large sessions in Studio One or any other major DAW makes this product incredibly useful.
Got any tips for working with the FaderPort 16?
This might sound crazy, but it can sometimes be helpful to balance levels without looking at the computer screen. Even turn your screen off if you have to; at least temporarily. I find that it helps you focus more closely on what you’re actually hearing rather than what you’re expecting to hear looking at waveforms and user interfaces.
What’s your social media handles and is it ok to tag you?
For any aspiring engineers out there, you can feel free to add me on LinkedIn!
PreSonus LIVE Airs Oct. 26: Six in Sixty
It’s been a while since we’ve had an episode of PreSonus Live—we’ve been real busy; and have launched a ton of new products in record time. So, we’re having Rick host a new episode of PreSonus LIVE featuring all six of these new products in sixty minutes. He’ll be visited by many familiar Product Managers—plus a couple more that will be making their first appearance on the show.
On October 26 at 2pm CST, we’ll be talking about:
- StudioLive Series III Rack Mixers
- Quantum 2
- StudioLive AR 22 Hybrid Mixer
- SW5E Ethernet Switch
- Eris 3.5
- FaderPort 16
Of course, it wouldn’t be PreSonus LIVE without a giveaway or two, so we’ll be giving away a Quantum 2, a copy of Studio One 3 Professional, and a pair of Eris E44 monitors. To enter the giveaway, all you have to do is post to Facebook or Twitter with the #PreSonusLive hashtag and the link to the show. Posts in chat rooms are not an eligible form of entry.
We stream the show live to Facebook and YouTube, so you can check it out on the platform of your choice:
The Loop Loft is back with a TON of new stuff for Studio One
Our friends over at The Loop Loft have been busy lately, and have cranked out some new loops (with Impact kits!) for Studio One. These include “Everything But Sticks,” “Indie Rock,” and “Celso Alberti.” There are several volumes to each title, which are available individually—but they are also available in collected bundles. And when you buy a bundle, you save a bundle. All of these are ready to audition and buy over at shop.presonus.com.
All of these loop packs are include both .WAV and AudioLoop formats, and are sampled in high-quality 24-Bit 48 kHz audio. They’re 100% royalty-free—use them in your songs and sell them without any hassle.
Everything But Sticks Bundle:
With the Everything But Sticks Bundle, you’ll get instant access to both Vol. 1, Vol. 2 and Vol. 3 of this groundbreaking collection of loops and samples, while also saving 50%. If you’re seeking organic and unique grooves that layer seamlessly in your productions, this is the bundle for you!
About Everything But Sticks
Let’s be honest. 99% of the drum loops in existence use sticks. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but isn’t it time to do something different? This is why we set out to produce Everything But Sticks, a collection of loops and samples that take a new and fresh approach to grooves on the drum set.
By using a wide variety of brushes, mallets, bundles, kitchen utensils and even our bare hands, we were able to pull out an entire range of timbres and dynamics from the drum kit that sticks simply can’t produce. For fans of our Cinematic and Art of Brushes collections, Everything But Sticks will be a welcome addition to your arsenal of loops and samples. And if you’re not familiar with some of our non-stick offerings, Everything But Sticks is the perfect place to start.
Technical Specs:
- Number of Loops: 791
- Number of Samples: 233
- Number of Impact Kits: 17
- Tempo Range: 65-180 BPM
- File Size: 1.05 GB
Indie Rock Bundle: 
We’ve bundled all three of our popular Indie Rock Drums collections, giving you instant access to our massive library of authentic indie drums, while also saving you 30%! With drum sounds and grooves inspired by the likes of Built to Spill, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, The Strokes, Fugazi, The Flaming Lips and a host of other bands.
Technical Steps:
- Number of Loops: 758
- Number of Samples: 214
- Number of Impact Kits: 18
- Tempo Range: 80-200 BPM
- File Size: 964 MB
Celso Alberti Bundle: 
Brazilian native and master drummer Celso Alberti has pursued a percussive vision that spans a multitude of genres and cultures – whether playing the traditional rhythms of his homeland, jazz fusion, rock or “world fusion” styles. This versatility has won Celso international acclaim, as attested by the elite company he keeps on performances and recording projects, including Steve Winwood, Herbie Mann, and more. With the Celso Alberti’s Brazilian Drums and Percussion bundle, you’ll have instant access to the largest and most expansive collection of Brazilian grooves and samples ever produced (and save 30% at the same time!)
The Bundle includes both Volume 1 and 2 of the hugely popular Brazilian Drum series.
Technical Specs:
Vol 1:
- Number of Loops: 323
- Number of Samples: 61
- Number of Impact Kits: 8
- Tempo Range: 75-130 BPM
- File Size: 378 MB
Vol 2:
- Number of Loops: 375
- Number of Samples: 34
- Number of Impact Kits: 8
- Tempo Range: 75-240 BPM
- File Size: 485 MB
It’s #PreSonusFAMFriday with THE Rick Naqvi and the StudioLive Series III Rack Mixer and StageBox!
It’s hard to write introductions for people who don’t really need them.
This is Spinal Tap.
What was the first 8 track, cassette, CD or digital download you purchased?
My first record was the first self-titled Kiss album in 1976. A few years later I got the first Van Halen album. I was around 8 or 9 years old and my parents scheduled a family vacation where we drove from Baton Rouge to Niagara Falls. I had a Sony Walkman back then. The only tape I had with me was Van Halen 1, and I listened to it for 42 hours straight (2,628 miles.)
Who’s your go to band or artist when you can’t decide on something to listen to?
MUTEMATH!
Everyone has a side gig, what’s yours?
I play with a funk band called Phat Hat.
Tell us about a successful event you worked with PreSonus products. InfoComm, NAMM, Install somewhere….
There’s a local church that I’m working with that recently upgraded their sound system to a total PreSonus solution: a StudioLive 32 Console with 32R Stagebox. All of the are musicians using QMix and HP2s to adjust IEMs, and their speakers are the PreSonus WorxAudio X5 with X118 Subwoofers. They already installed the speakers, and next Tuesday I’m going over to help them dial in the new mixer before their Wednesday rehearsal.
Got any tips for working with the Rack Mixer/StageBox?
Spend some money and get an awesome wireless router. They are not that much money for a great one and you will be happy. Here’s a link to the one I use with my band.
It’s #PreSonusFAMFriday with Cave Daughdrill!
If you don’t know him, you’re missing out. And if you do know him, I’m sorry.
Cave Daughdrill keeps PreSonus looking legit. He designs the boxes, takes lots of photos—lots of photos. He creates ads and has his hands on a lot of moving pieces—literally—and somehow manages to keep spreading the love with his congenial personality and jolly cheer. Here’s a little more about our office mascot and our DP88 for PreSonusFAMFriday!
How long have you worked for PreSonus?
Almost 14 years. Wow. Feels weird saying that out loud!
What’s your official job title?
Creative Director/Lead Pixel Junkie.
What’s your favorite thing about your job? Why did you choose to work here?
I’m surrounded by awesome people who have the same passions that I have! A great team, making a great product!
Choose a movie title for the story of your life.
Confessions: The Story of a Guitar Pedal Addict.
What was the first 8 track, cassette, CD or digital download you purchased?
Seriously, can not remember…
Who’s your go to band or artist when you can’t decide on something to listen to?
Really depends on my mood; I have way too many backups! Let’s just keep this happy for everyone and say Thin Lizzy.
What’s your go to Karaoke song?
I would never do this… Well maybe, Lisa Loeb and Nine Stories, “Stay.”
Everyone has a side gig, what’s yours?
Marketing/Design Consultation/Creation.
What instruments do you play?
Guitar, Bass, Drums. Been working on the drumming lately.
What do you love about the DP88?
Almost every interface these days has ADAT I/O, and the DP88 is a simple, easy way for everyone to expand their capabilities.
Tell us about a successful event you worked with PreSonus products. InfoComm, NAMM, Install somewhere….
NAMM is always a blast. I think my favorite times have been running around with smaller boutique builders, and crashing parties with em! We always had great times at the old TapeOp Con too! NAMM “initiations” are always fun for the new guys, too.
What are you currently working on? What’s next for you?
Oh, can’t share that with everyone quite yet! Can’t ruin a good surprise!
What’s the strangest talent you have?
I’m able to retain boring facts on old video games that no one cares about. So, making people bored sometimes?!
Anything else you want to share?
Our social media director is a swell guy!
Learn more about our DP88 HERE!
Free 30 day Learning to Mix Trial for Studio One!
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It’s #PreSonusFAMFriday with Preston Jensen!
Today’s feature puts the “Pre” in PreSonus… and Precious. And Predictable. And Pretty… It’s Preston Jensen for #PreSonusFAMFriday!
Two years… The best two years of my life.
I think the first cassette I purchased was DC Talk’s Nu Thang.
Who’s your go to band or artist when you can’t decide on something to listen to?
I would say my go-to artist would be John Mayer… Or Disney. ANYTHING Disney!
I can’t sing very well, but if I had to pick it would be “Defying Gravity” from the Wicked soundtrack… without a doubt.
What do you love about the Eris Monitors?
I love being able to edit with the monitors and really crank it up to hear the emotion in the music as I’m creating.
What are you currently working on? What’s next for you?
There’s always new products coming out and it’s fun to see what’s coming out next! Working on new videos for some exciting new products.
Keep up with Preston on Instagram here!
It’s #PreSonusFAMFriday with Jon Taylor!
In case you were wondering what ULT stands for, it’s not Ultimate Lord Taylor as today’s #PreSonusFAMFriday guy would like to think. It actually stands for Ultra Long Throw and our Sales Technician for the PreSonus Commercial division, Jon Taylor, happens to be a huge fan. We caught up with him this week while he was in Baton Rouge!
How long have you worked for PreSonus? Technical Sales, Commercial Division.
What’s your favorite thing about your job? Why did you choose to work here?
I love the PreSonus forum–that’s where I got my foot in the door as an admin for the forum. I love how we relate to our customers and that was the kind of group that I wanted to be a part of.
Hooo, got me stepping into the Way-Back machine here. I honestly don’t remember, but it was probably Genesis, Invisible Touch on cassette tape.
Who’s your go to band or artist when you can’t decide on something to listen to?
Mark Knopfler or Dire Straits—it always sounds good.
Everyone has a side gig, what’s yours?
This thing is like Yoda – not a good idea to judge it by its size. It has so many uses! Straight PA for a really good-sized room, monitor for one or many, talking head gig, flyable for install.
Tell us about a successful event you worked with PreSonus products.
What are you currently working on? What’s next for you?
Got any tips for working with the ULT Loud Speakers?
Keep it simple. The pattern on these doesn’t play well with creating clusters. One box in the right spot really is incredible.
Anything else you want to share?
It’s #PreSonusFAMFriday with Connor Guiberteau!
When it comes to Quality and Assurance, here’s your guy. And when it comes to the Quantum, he considers it his own child! It’s Connor Guiberteau for PreSonus FAM Friday!
I will make 2 years this October.
PreSonus products helped me greatly in paving the way to being an audio engineer. It was pretty much a no brainer.
What was the first 8 track, cassette, CD or digital download you purchased?
Blink 182- Enema of the State. The way Jerry Finn mixed changed how I heard music.
Who’s your go to band or artist when you can’t decide on something to listen to?
It really depends on the day. I jump genres a lot so at any time I could be jamming anything from Pepper, PEARS, or Wu Tang.
Everyone has a side gig, what’s yours?
I play in a band called Odie–It’s fast punk music with Beach Boy harmonies.
What do you love about the Quantum?
Quantum is super simple and straight to the point. It works so well that you can get lost in your mix and forget you’re even using it. Plus it’s so easily expandable.
Why did you choose the Quantum as your favorite?
I was heavily involved with the QA process for this device. It’s like a child to me.
What other PreSonus products do you have?
I have a Studiolive 16.4.2, Studio Channel and a Monitor station v2.
Tell us about a successful event you worked with PreSonus.
Well, I don’t really do live mixing anymore, but I did do a 13-hour local festival called MitchFest. The bar’s previous sound guy couldn’t make it, and they knew I had a 16.4.2, so I got called up to fill in. It was actually the first time I ever ran sound, it was also the first time I ran sound and played in three of the bands at the same time. Ultimately, the experience there is what brought me here.
What are you currently working on? What’s next for you?
Odie put out a 3 song EP and I also just finished a 12 song LP with Heavy Mantle. Looking to get back in the studio with Odie in about a month or two.
Got any tips for working with the Quantum?
Don’t overthink it, have fun, and maybe grab a slice of pizza.
Anything else you want to share?
Check out the new Odie – Wet Sounds EP on BandCamp or Spotify. We put all our music out for free.
It’s #PreSonusFAMFriday with Houston Dragna!
Here’s some things you need to know:
- The 90s were awesome.
- Not as awesome as the R-Series Monitors
- Houston is super rad.
- It’s #PreSonusFAMFriday!
Just over 2 years!
What was the first 8 track, cassette, CD or digital download you purchased?
Good question… I think I it may have been Human Clay by Creed or the *NSYNC self-titled album. I’m a 90s kid. Sue me.
Who’s your go to band or artist when you can’t decide on something to listen to?
Coheed and Cambria
What do you love about the R Series Monitors?
I love how well these monitors translate for pretty much any environment or listening device or situation. The unique AMT design on the high-frequency drivers provides such a smooth and natural response that doesn’t lie to you or fatigue you.
I have an AudioBox 22VSL at home as well as some Eris E4.5 monitors. But I regularly use a 24AI at church and my band uses a StudioLive RML32 as well as HP2 headphone amps!
Why did you choose them as your favorite?
They are something I use almost every day, whether I am mixing, playing video games, or just listening to music. They work perfectly for all of my audio monitoring needs!
Tell us about a successful event you worked with PreSonus products. InfoComm, NAMM, Install somewhere….
What are you currently working on? What’s next for you? In addition to PreSonus gear, I am a huge guitar pedal/gear junkie. Some of my favorite brands are Matchless, Fender, Suhr, JHS, Strymon and Earthquaker Devices!
Keep up with Houston on Instagram here!