Audio Heaven

I've been an audiophile for a while now, which basically means that I pursue excellence in audio playback for pleasure listening as well as in my own performance. I read the crazy blogs and message boards about the latest gear, I go to audio trade shows like Can Jam and listen to 10 thousand dollar headphones like anyone else trying to chase audio nirvana, but nothing has been as genuinely special as spending time with Ryan Streber of Oktaven Audio in Mt. Vernon, NY. We nerd out on speakers, amps, headphones, bit rates, and everything else related to audio perfection- he has taught me a lot, and in addition to making my debut solo album sing beautifully, he has enabled me to more fully appreciate the audiophile hobby. Working on this album with him has allowed me to get my hobby of high end listening a bit closer to my profession of music creation.

A word on Ryan as an engineer/producer- I have never been more comfortable in a recording session than I was with Ryan. His ears and sense of the scope of the project are wonderfully calibrated to modern art music, and his attention to detail makes for a genuinely delightful recording experience. Not to mention his mixing and mastering skills are second to none. Enjoy this interview!