236 - CONVERGE | Kurt Ballou: Metalcore Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Making of Jane Doe

Garza sits down in-person with Kurt Ballou. Guitar player from Massachusetts metalcore band CONVERGE. Also known for his recording & production work at GodCity Studios. Their TWO new albums “Love Is Not Enough” & “Hum of Hurt” out now! https://instagram.com/converge

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00:00 - High-Pass Filter Explained
04:07 - Recording Hi-Hats
07:43 - Using AI for Music Production
11:29 - Are Studios Important?
13:05 - Steve Albini
17:00 - Jane Doe
20:38 - Learning How to Record Music
23:36 - Recording on Tape
29:47 - Jane Doe Guitar Tones
32:23 - Mesa Racktifier // Helix Stadium
36:13 - Guitar Pedal Talk
40:28 - Amp Talk
43:01 - Hum of Hurt
46:46 - Short Albums
48:51 - Nails’ Guitar Tone
54:52 - Helix Stadium vs Gear Snobs
1:06:53 - Amps & Helix Cloning
1:11:40 - Tone Rundown
1:15:10 - Overcomplicating Riffs
1:17:08 - Riff: Axe to Fall // Open Slayer Tuning
1:19:14 - Wacky Tuning
1:21:00 - Riff: Concubine
1:28:58 - Riff: Hell to Pay
1:35:22 - Mixing Guitars
1:36:49 - God City Instruments
1:44:44 - Guitar Rundown
1:47:13 - Garza Plays the Craftsman
1:49:38 - Brian “Head” Welch
1:52:55 - 3 Albums to Check Out
1:57:01 - NYHC Hardcore Spectrum