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Mac McDonough

Jeffrey “Mac” McDonough started studying classical violin at the age of nine, but his destiny changed significantly after he plugged an electric guitar into a distortion pedal for the first time — a Pandora’s box that his parents probably wish he hadn’t opened. Mac was bitten by the recording bug in the late 1980s while experimenting with a TASCAM Portastudio and a malfunctioning Shure SM58. He interned in several pro studios throughout the 1990s, after which he began tracking and mixing in an ADAT-based project studio. Aside from writing about gear, Mac currently works on freelance recording projects in his home studio, affectionately named “Mac’s Playpen.”

Articles by Mac McDonough

Oct 5, 2022, 11:00 AM

Getting Started with Hardware: Building a Budget Rack

Plug-ins are a marvel of modern technology, but sometimes you simply want the tactile thrill of twisting a knob and pushing a button. That’s... Read more »

Sep 30, 2022, 11:01 AM

15 Famous Hollowbody Players

The hollowbody electric has been a mainstay in the guitar world since its introduction in the 1930s. Its semi-hollow descendants have enjoyed... Read more »

Sep 16, 2022, 11:51 AM

How to Record Vocals in Your Closet and Other Creative Tips!

Most home recordists don’t have access to a purpose-built tracking space, but that doesn’t mean you’re limited to the sound of the room you’re... Read more »

Sep 7, 2022, 3:30 PM

NUGEN Audio Plug-ins for Surround and Dolby Atmos Upmixing

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you can’t help but notice that the music industry is quickly moving toward immersive audio formats such... Read more »

Sep 7, 2022, 2:30 PM

How to Record Better Demos at Home

Recording a demo in your home studio can be daunting, especially for beginners. Home studios present their own unique challenges, issues that... Read more »

Sep 2, 2022, 11:30 AM

The Rise and Fall of Guitar Rack Effects

Back in the late 1960s and early 1970s, at the dawn of hard rock and heavy metal, guitarists were happy to plug their Les Pauls straight into... Read more »

Aug 28, 2022, 10:30 AM

Best Wireless Systems for Bass

Whether you tear up the stage like Flea or hold steady in a John Entwistle-like pose, going wireless gives you more than mere mobility. Your... Read more »

Aug 28, 2022, 8:00 AM

Best Stage Monitors for Drummers

This will probably not surprise you, but rock bands are LOUD! Stand next to a couple of dimed 100-watt amp stacks if you’re a skeptic. But... Read more »

Aug 28, 2022, 8:00 AM

Lighting Essentials for the Gigging Musician

Some musicians view lighting as an afterthought — but they shouldn’t. In reality, it’s an essential piece of your live rig. It sets the mood and... Read more »

Aug 16, 2022, 10:00 AM

The Greatest Microphones You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of, Part Deux

If you enjoyed our first installment of the “Greatest Microphones You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of,” then you’re in for a treat — we’ve got more... Read more »

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