I just want Rob to know that we appreciate how quickly he can move to set and reset, almost treating the studio like a live stage. That's an uncommon situation yet he and his team all handle it professionally and with a positive attitude!
2 years ago (edited) | 21
What is a song that you wish Rob and Andrew had more time to work on? What is your current favorite first of October song?
2 years ago | 82
Massive respect to ya! I consider you as the full-fledged third member of the band. You do a lot of work for FoO to be what they are. And also every year you participate more in this CHAOTIC creative process. And that's awesome. Thank you for your work!
2 years ago | 1
Do you use a different mastering chain for each song, or do you have a consistent workflow? Either way, could you share some of your go-to processing elements?
2 years ago | 10
What instrument do you hope Rob and Andrew never bring to a First of October recording day?
2 years ago | 69
He did such an amazing job this year. The best sounding album from the bunch imo
2 years ago (edited) | 1
Favorite of Rob’s Solo Songs(Rain, Anchor, Jekyll&Hyde, For That Second, Etc)
2 years ago | 1
How different did it feel using click tracks on Chaos compared to previous year's recordings with just Rob and Andrew's timekeeping? Do you think it's something that you will encourage with future FoO sessions?
2 years ago | 71
Did you build your own recording studio, and if so how did that come about/what was the process like?
2 years ago | 1
What is something you want Rob or Andrew to improve on for the next album?
2 years ago | 34
What are other passions you have besides music? And do they affect/help your engineering growth/porocess at all?
2 years ago | 1
How long do you spend setting up the studio, prior to Rob, Andrew and the crew getting there? Also, do you speak to Rob (Scallon lol) prior to the session about what instruments he wants to bring and prep for that? Ps, you’re honestly sick at what you do and I’ve not long since started my studio engineer career and can only imagine the stress and chaos that must come from these sessions with setting up, stuff not working, daw crashing etc. :)
2 years ago (edited) | 36
First of October gives me big Presidents of the United States of America vibes sometimes. Both bands purposely use a limited setup and I think their songwriting styles are pretty similar (gotta record everything good). Mostly just wondering if you’re a fan and if you’ve thought about that before :D
2 years ago | 0
Can I just say "hi"? and that I really appreciate what you do for this band. That's all I ask.
2 years ago | 5
What's your approach to prepping mics on FOO sessions? Do you pre-select mics for whatever Rob and Andrew bring in for the session?
2 years ago | 7
Do the FOO sessions get easier or harder for you each year? For instance, was it easier this year because you had done it three times previously, or has it become harder each year due to more elements and instruments being introduced?
2 years ago | 11
There seemed to be more technical difficulties all over the place this year. How much of an effect do you think this makes on both the mood and the final album and the end of the day?
2 years ago | 12
How has working with First of October affected your approach to engineering for other bands? Also, when are we getting the Ruccia vocal feature on a First of October song? I need to hear you say “ROB’S MOM” but in reference to your own mom to complete my life.
2 years ago | 50
RobScallon2
Doing another interview with the mighty Rob Ruccia, engineer for First of October, about this year's "Album in a Day."
Comment below any question you have about the day, the mix/master of the album, or anything else and I'll ask him the top rated questions :)
2 years ago (edited) | [YT] | 921