Void
Robert Void Caprio
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Male
39 years old
West Babylon, New York
United States



Last Login: 6/29/2009
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    Void's Interests
GeneralTravelling with my beautiful wife, Music, Datsun Z cars, playing hockey, Apple computers, practicing Ninjutsu and other martial arts, movies, poker, good food, good drinks, good friends...
MusicAny good rock band...
Any good new wave band...
Push Play
Tramping Ground
Bluish
Woodfish
Taken
Outlett
Evelyn Red
Kill By Inches
Ladytron
Bile
Depeche Mode
Duran Duran
Ministry
Gary Numan/Tubeway Army
Godsmack
Muse
Vampyre Circus
Echo & The Bunnymen
Siouxsie & The Banshees
so many others...
MoviesMad Max, The Road Warrior, Jaws, Tombstone, Rounders, X-Files...many more
TelevisionHistory Channel, Travel Channel, Discovery Channel (Shark Week), Fuse, Family Guy, CSI...
Groups: WOODFISHLong Island MusicLong Island Music SceneLong Island Band BookingsMYSPACE UNSIGNEDSlaves To MetalIndieList - independent musicMix Engineers

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     Void's Details
Status:Married
Here for:Networking
Orientation:Straight
Hometown:Stony Brook, NY
Body type:5' 9" / Athletic
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian
Zodiac Sign:Virgo
Smoke / Drink:No / Yes
Children:I don't want kids
Education:Grad / professional school
Occupation:Music Producer, Audio Engineer

   Void's Schools
Ward Melville Shs
Setauket,New York
Graduated: 1987
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
 

1984 to 1987

   Void's Networking
Music - Production - Producer
Music producer/engineer with 18 years experience in world class recording studios. Currently working with unsigned acts to promote and empower and eventually distribute to major/indie labels for recording contracts.
Music - Production - Mixing

Music - Production - Engineer




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   Void's Blurbs
About me:

I am a music producer/audio engineer and live mixer with 21 years experience in world class recording studios and live audio. Currently working with up-and-coming bands and always looking for new artists.

I have produced and engineered for artists like Bile, Pro-Pain, Peter Gabriel, Helmet, Public Enemy, Alphaville, Pet Shop Boys, Tramping Ground, Bluish, Woodfish, Charles Norkus (Jaco Pastorius), Mackie from Bad Brains, Hot Action Cop, Push Play, the Reserve, Ronan Tynan and Ryan Star among others.

Please also visit my website at:
Interzone Studios

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I get lots of emails from up-and-coming youngsters asking about the gear and techniques I use in the studio. I like these questions as I am passionate about what I do and the tools I use to do it. So, here's a few tidbits: (BTW, unless noted, all items are exclusive.)

*I mix on SSL (preferably G or G+ series) consoles.
*For live mixing I specify Digidesign Venue consoles of any model (D-Show, Profile or SC48.)
*I record on Neve or API consoles.
*I use ProTools (sometimes Digtal Performer) on Apple computers.
*I tend to use German/Austrian mics such as: Neumann, AKG, Sennheiser etc.
*For live audio my favorite speakers are d&b line arrays with lots of aux-driven subs.
*I DO NOT use plug-ins as a crutch to compensate for a lack of talent ie: Auto-Tune to correct bad vocals. If you suck so badly that you need that kind of help you should not be signed or wasting a professional's time.
*I use ProTools as the world's most advanced tape recorder...put the band in the room (after many rehearsals), mic 'em up, hit 'record.' If the take isn't right, DO MORE takes until it is. I don't get hired to sit in front of a monitor for hours editing your band until you sound good, you should be good in the first place.

I was brought up in an old-school 48-track analog, Neve equipped recording studio (Cove City Sound, Glen Cove, NY) run by guys who knew how to use a studio as an art form. No "in the box" mixing...it was all fingers and ears. Working in a place like that taught me about mic technique, song arrangement, the artistry of production and the subtleties of engineering. In my humble opinion (shared by many of the REAL producers and engineers) the art of record production and recording is being decimated by tone-deaf sonic assailants with cracked plug-ins galore on their hard-drives. Mark "Spike" Stent sums it up quite nicely:

"I think that the art of recording in general is getting lost with everybody learning their techniques in home studios instead of commercial studios."

When people ask my advice as to what recording school I think is the best (Full Sail, IAR etc.) I tell them the best recording school is the nearest recording studio. The best teacher is an older engineer that knows how to work in one. Save all the money of an expensive and drawn out education and get an internship at the nearest studio. The money you save you will have to live off of since it's likely you will not be paid from the start. Read every book and internet forum on recording and production. BUY A MAC! Parents insisting you go to college? Go for a music major, much more useful in the studio than how to program a beat in Reason (I have to say I LOVE Reason.) Besides, many colleges these days have some kind of audio-related program so that in conjunction with music can be very rewarding. Be advised: no matter what you do, be prepared to start at the bottom, even if you do have a diploma from an accredited school. That's one thing they don't tell you...you graduate from a school with a degree in audio engineering/production thinking you are now an engineer/producer, you knock on the door of your local studio looking for work as such and they tell you: "We have an opening for an intern. Can you clean the toilets and make coffee?" Take that internship. Trust me, that's the best thing you could do to begin learning studio recording and production techniques. Keep your eyes and ears open and your mouth shut. I had to learn that the hard way but I'm the better for it now.

BTW, a HUGE pet peeve of mine is people abbreviating the word "microphone" with "mike" or anything except the proper abbreviation, which is of course "mic."

Who I'd like to meet:
Cool musicians & bands, John Taylor, Wayne Gretzky, Gillian Anderson, Juliya (Mistress of Metal)...

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 (914) Music Management 


 Bluish 


 Woodfish 


 DURAN DURAN 


 Long Island Band Bookings 


 Ladytron 


 BILE 


 Rock-n-Roll Design 


 The Music Palace/The Mix Palace 


 David Stagnari / SLAVE 


 Dave Gahan 


 Siouxsie 





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Emily





Mar 23 2009 7:43 PM

hey there! what's up?

i was wondering, could you please add saturday night shakedown?

they're a great band from michigan, and if you want to check them out, here's their link;

myspace.com/satrudaynightshakedown

if you want, you can even comment them and tell them that emily rogal sent you [: that'd be tight, thanks again!
Woodfish





Mar 28 2009 4:21 AM

Dude it's been a while. Hope all has been well. We have a new line up (the best yet). Just thought you might be curious. Check out our new singer when you get time. Luke de. on our profile.
iLean™ Doesn't Have To Be Alone





Mar 7 2009 3:45 AM

VOID! Aha, I haven't talked to you in such a long time. Probably like.. the summer. Which is a really long time. I miss you at Push Play shows! It sucks that you're not working with them anymore. But it's awesome that you're working with The Reserve, because they're amazing too. So if I'm at a show of their's, I really hope I see ya there.

I hope you're doing well!
See you soon.

Love Only,
Eileen♥
36 CrazyBrandons





Dec 25 2008 6:19 AM

Merry Christmas Void!
Rob Dixxon





Dec 25 2008 8:45 PM

Merry Christmas bro!
The Reserve [NEW IN YOUR EYES UP NOW!!]





Dec 17 2008 5:15 PM

VOID IS THE MAN!! Can't wait to begin working with you!!
R00K





Dec 18 2008 1:50 PM

Hello Void,

If the spirit moves you, please check out our debut singles, "Eat" and "Sail." We're an alternative soul band coming out of Oakland, CA, and we'd love to have your support.

xoxo
R00K
36 CrazyBrandons





Nov 24 2008 12:47 AM

What's up Void? Long time no talk bro! Hope all is well, and hope you have a good Thanksgiving.

BTW, great job on PushPlay! They're gonna be huge!
John





Sep 25 2008 3:06 PM

I am coing to NY today and Friday, if ya wana hang call me!
John





Sep 19 2008 8:09 PM

You're on fire (in a good way)! Sup Buddy! You must be sooooooo busy! I always knew you were a great engineer and producer, and finally your getting the rest of the world to listen!!
Photography by Robert found at Augustawind.com





Sep 14 2008 1:56 AM

Hey Rob How is everything?? I see push play has been doing well!! I am happy for them!! Anyway i was on and I saw your profile so I wanted to say whats up ... Whats up?? Sportime Hockey has been changing and now they want to group teams into ranks and skill levels ... its getting serious HAHAHAA
Dj Sanuk





Sep 9 2008 6:34 PM

Good day to You

I Hope You are fine and doing well...

Have just put up a new track on my profile for You to enjoy :)
Its called "Sitar Falling" and is a nice relaxing kind of ambient fusion track for a change ,-)

"TighT" is also happy to have contributed the opening track for the newest "50 Full Moons" Psytrance Compilation wich can be downloaded for Free in full CD quality...
just click on pic below.

enjoy, and all the best to You :-)
..
....
....
Dezerae





Feb 3 2008 4:16 PM

hey there, just dropped by to share your page with Keith...hope all is well!!
Dezerae





Jan 10 2008 5:10 AM

Thanks!! It's been surprisingly warm down here...low 70's! Keith says hello!
Rob Dixxon





Jan 1 2008 5:54 PM

Happy New Year Man
Rob Dixxon





Dec 25 2007 6:33 PM

Merry Christmas man and happy New Year hopefully this we be a good year for all of us.
the stu rabin street team





Dec 19 2007 3:52 PM

happy holidays to you and the mrs.

best,
shady guy anyone hardly hears from


2008 will be your year!
Dezerae





Dec 18 2007 4:23 AM

Happy Holidays!! What's up??? How's Long Island??
Jamie †E6V6I6L†





Nov 9 2007 8:47 PM

yea acually im goin to my first major concert nov.30 its goin to be sick. lamb of god, killswitch engage and i think devildriver and soil work is playing.....also mudvayne will be touring when there new albums out that would be a sick concert.
Seizure Crypt





Oct 31 2007 12:31 PM

HEY HEY....HOW HAVE YOU BEEN?...
The Circle Manhattan





Oct 22 2007 7:41 PM

Thanks for becoming a friend. I hope you will try attending one of my music industry meetings called The Circle. It's a great way to promote yourself and make contacts.

The next meeting is Tuesday, October 23. Details are at www.RPDieguez.com/circle_manhattan.html

In the meantime, good luck with everything! If you ever need legal help, feel free to contact me. Keep in touch.

Richard P. Dieguez
Entertainment Attorney
RPDieguez@yahoo.com
Kristen Capolino Group





Sep 20 2007 1:48 AM

Happy Birthday!!!!
Lloyd Dobler Effect





Sep 19 2007 6:54 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
ENJOY!

LDE
www.lloyddoblereffect.com
HARPY





Sep 18 2007 7:37 PM

Time takes care of all! Another Gift from My Dad!





Sep 18 2007 6:22 PM

HEY YOU!!! It's A Day Early - but Have A Great DAY Tomorrow incase my alzheimers kicks in and I forget!

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