Exploring Distortion and Saturation

Joseph Holiday makes music as Snakes of Russia. His new album, True Surrender, releases on Friday, October 13, 2023. Joseph also creates soundscapes for films and sound design work for Ableton and Spitfire Audio. 

For Joseph’s second appearance on the Music Production Podcast, we discussed his workflow and process for his new album. Joseph spoke about traveling to Salem, MA to God City studio where he ran his synths and drum machines through guitar amps and PA loudspeakers. We talked about his favorite gear and plug-ins, as well as how he brings his music to the stage for live performances.

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Show Notes:

• Snakes of Russia Official Site - https://snakesofrussia.com/
• True Surrender by Snakes of Russia - https://modularfield.io/snakes-of-russia-true-surrender
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snakesofrussia/
• Snakes of Russia Soundpacks on Gumroad - https://snakesofrussia.gumroad.com/
• Albion Colossus by Spitfire - https://www.spitfireaudio.com/albion-colossus#walkthrough
• God City Studio - https://godcitystudio.com/
• Waves Abbey Road Reverb - https://www.waves.com/plugins/abbey-road-reverb-plates
• Waves Eddie Kramer Tape - https://www.waves.com/plugins/kramer-master-tape
• Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
• Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc 
• 5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
• Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
• Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
• Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
• This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/

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Brian Funk