RSR537 - Rich Bernett - The sound of machines: Contact Mics, The Cassettone, Guitar Pedal Feedback Loops, Oh My! - Recording Studio Rockstars

RSR537 – Rich Bernett – The sound of machines: Contact Mics, The Cassettone, Guitar Pedal Feedback Loops, Oh My!

Howdy Rockstars, my guest today is Rich Bernett, aka Sound of Machines, a Richmond, Virginia - based sound artist, builder, and experimental musician.

Rich designs and performs with his own DIY instruments like the CassetteTone 2 and Rotary Drone, blending circuit bending, contact mics, and field recordings to create wild, organic, and otherworldly soundscapes.

With a growing following on YouTube, Patreon, and Instagram, Rich shares his creative process and connects with a community of makers and musicians exploring new sonic frontiers.

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Website Links:

thesoundofmachines.com

Instagram: @thesoundofmachines
Youtube:  @TheSoundofMachines
Patreon: @TheSoundofMachines


Additional podcast editing and production by:
Vlad Vasilcenko

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