Morris Hayes and Tom Waterman Talk Music Tech at NAMM 2019 | #192

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Every year musicians and audio companies gather in Anaheim, California to show of the latest in industry tech and celebrate the heritage of centuries past at the NAMM show. Starting off the show, technology expert, Mike Castanon, and host, Mike Etchart, discuss the melding of past and present in audio technology that happens at NAMM. Then, Musical Director and Keyboardist of Prince and the New Power Generation, Morris Hayes, recalls what it was like to land the gig and work with the legendary musician, Prince, and how music technology has evolved over the years. Next up, Universal Audio Product Specialist, Tom Waterman, discusses the history of Universal Audio and their new line of Apollo interfaces including the Apollo X. Wrapping up the show, Mike Castanon and Mike Etchart describe the dramatic shift in prices of musical and recording equipment from 30 years ago to today - it's an amazing time to build an at-home recording studio. Are you excited for the changes in the music industry?

• [00:00:00] Centuries of Music Tech Blend at NAMM
• [00:05:41] Morris Hayes on Working with Prince
• [00:12:30] The Time Morris Hayes Said Too Much
• [00:19:50] The History of Universal Audio
• [00:27:42] New Apollo X Records 54-Piece Orchestra
• [00:35:51] Now is the Best Time for Home Studios