
As huge proponents of analog recording and fans of his work, we were saddened to hear earlier this week about the death of Walter Sear, the founder/owner of the notorious analog-dedicated Sear Sound studio, original Moog collaborator, composer, and — as I learned today — professional tuba player. The New York Times reports that Sear passed away in Manhatten due to complications of a subdural hematoma following a fall. He was 80. Though a host of notable albums were recorded, tracked in part, or mixed at Sear Sound [...]