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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

Sep 9, 2020, 8:00 AM

PRS’s Owls in Flight Private Stock Guitars – Only at Sweetwater!

Crafting a brand-new collectible, one-of-a-kind guitar takes more than an artisan’s skill and the finest wood in the world. It also requires... Read more »
Jul 17, 2020, 8:09 AM

7 Amps That Look as Good as They Sound

Here at Sweetwater, we carry a lot of guitar amplifiers. They all sound good, many sound great, and a few sound downright euphoric. But unlike... Read more »
Jul 9, 2020, 8:00 AM

Messy Studio? 6 Tips to Optimize Your Workspace

Your studio is meant to be a creative space. And — believe it or not — a dirty, cluttered studio environment isn’t conducive to creativity. If... Read more »
Jun 25, 2020, 8:58 AM

How to Soundproof a Room for Drums

When it comes to practice volume, acoustic drummers have gotten the short end of the stick (pun intended). After all, most of us can just turn... Read more »
Jun 9, 2020, 9:26 AM

Customer Spotlight: Janessa Smith

Although barely in her double digits, aspiring gospel artist Janessa Smith (who told us that she prefers to be called “Nessa”) has already been... Read more »
May 14, 2020, 4:46 PM

Chicago’s Classick Studios Talk Tips and Gear

Chicago is a hotbed for hip-hop; and we’re not just saying that as proud Midwesterners — the proof is in the pudding (or, in this case, the... Read more »
May 9, 2020, 10:17 AM

Capricorn Studios Grand Re-opening

Steve Ivey is a 17-time number one Billboard, multiple-award-winning and nominated songwriter, producer, musician, and recording engineer. He... Read more »
Apr 20, 2020, 12:54 PM

3 Tips for Better-Sounding Video & Podcasts

It doesn’t matter how awesome your video content looks if it sounds bad. In fact, poor audio quality can be downright intolerable. You could be... Read more »
Apr 2, 2020, 12:18 PM

How to Fix Your Mix with iZotope

iZotope’s plug-ins are among the best out there. They offer leading-edge processing, streamlined workflows, and top-shelf sound. But, with so... Read more »
Mar 6, 2020, 9:29 AM

Ableton Live Expert Laura Escudé – Playback Engineer to the Stars

To say that Laura Escudé is an accomplished industry professional is a gross understatement. She’s a classically trained violinist; she’s an... Read more »

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