Nod to The Legend · The engineers · 1934–2020
Bruce Swedien
Engineer for Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson
On Thriller he used his "Acusonic" method, recording parts across many tracks for depth. For "Billie Jean" he built a drum riser and covers around the kit for a tight, dry kick and snare.
Still heard: Pop drums with that dry punch, and huge-but-clear R&B mixes, follow his lead.
Related legends
- Motown's Hitsville U.S.A.: Detroit, 2648 West Grand Boulevard
- Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis: Flyte Tyme, Minneapolis
- Adolphe Sax: Inventor of the saxophone
- Frankie Crocker: WBLS, New York
- Rupert Neve: Console and preamp designer
- The Teletronix LA-2A: Optical leveling amplifier, designed by Jim Lawrence