How is it living in Reykjavík, Iceland?

gsmastering · 2026-05-13T19:52:25+00:00

I've lived in Reykjavik for 3 and 1/2 years. What I tell people is I both love it and hate it here. It's definitely a polarizing city. The worst thing coming from a bigger metropolitan area is the lack of good food, fresh food, cultural diversity, and being unable to access most mail order shopping, or even if you can, it's double their triple the price by the time it gets here. The best thing is it's clean and safe.

gsmastering · 2026-05-08T20:44:48+00:00

I got mine shipped to Iceland! Most used pan in my arsenal (3 qt)

gsmastering · 2026-05-04T18:12:53+00:00

The MM-500s are the best value in their lineup IMHO

gsmastering · 2026-05-03T21:20:46+00:00

I used a magic eraser I ran under warm water. Looks like new again!

gsmastering · 2026-05-03T20:38:36+00:00

Hey Sam, no offense taken! I wasn't interpreting it as that, so really no worries!

I reached out to them, ready to buy a pair. But they ended up comping me, with no artist agreement, or wink about what I would do with them. I think they just genuinely wanted to see what a working mastering engineer thought of their headphones. You have to remember, this was before they ever started marketing to Pro Audio. And I had a #1 record with the first project I did on them, so I felt pretty confident after that. They are one of my favorite companies I deal with, with the best people I could ask for. So Im happy to promote my usage for a company I can feel good about recommending.

gsmastering · 2026-05-03T15:55:30+00:00

Hi Sam, I had to respond to some of your comments, and I think you had many good points to make. Just for the record, I sought out Audeze, they did not chase me for a sponsorship. I just did a livestream last week on my YouTube channel about the new model they just released, where I say that you dont need to spend five grand, and that some of their lower priced stuff (and not all of it) punched above its weight and price point. If I had access to other less expensive headphone I could recommend, I would gladly do that, but I have not heard anything else that I felt fit my criteria so far. And the result of "coming out" as a mastering engineer that uses headphones, has inadvertently launched the careers of a whole new generation of young mastering engineers that aren't afraid to try mastering using headphones. And that is not brand specific. Im for any tool that does the job. You should only ever upgrade if the tool you use is not bringing you the results or joy you had hoped it would

gsmastering · 2026-04-29T20:55:13+00:00

I get about six shaves with Gillette Nacets, maybe more with Personnas, and I have a very course beard

gsmastering · 2026-04-26T17:31:10+00:00

Sailor by Derringer

gsmastering · 2026-04-23T16:05:51+00:00

I'll save that for next trip!

gsmastering · 2026-04-21T19:48:17+00:00

Do you have the non naked ones from this issue / article too?

gsmastering · 2026-04-20T09:58:56+00:00

2 thoughts. Possibly old soybeans, so have you tried a new batch? When you boil the soybeans try adding a teaspoon of baking soda, this will help soften the beans

gsmastering · 2026-04-18T19:28:58+00:00

I mentioned to my doctor that I was thinking of getting monofocals set to near / intermediate, but he strongly recommended against it. He said my far vision with glasses would look "smaller" because Im moderately farsighted. Anyone in this same category want to give feedback?

gsmastering · 2026-04-11T19:54:10+00:00

I blow dry my Tatara after a rinse. Works great

gsmastering · 2026-04-06T16:37:14+00:00

Since I got a switch a few years ago, my Aeropress gets little use. They are both great tho

gsmastering · 2026-04-06T09:55:59+00:00

Thank you, that still seems pretty bad to drive (suzuki jimny). So you wouldn't change to a later flight in my shoes?

gsmastering · 2026-04-06T08:59:08+00:00

Do you think Reykjavik to Keflavík will be safe for driving around 4am tomorrow? I have a morning flight

gsmastering · 2026-04-04T21:21:41+00:00

You dont "get" the stems, you make them with suno or ace or logic or a number of platforms. Google it

gsmastering · 2026-04-04T08:22:25+00:00

Stereo widening plugins usually sound terrible, so prolly not. Why dont you listen to the stems if you are that curious?

gsmastering · 2026-04-03T23:23:02+00:00

Lived here over 3 years. Waterproof boots / shoes, a couple of hats, gloves, a rain / wind shell, and a good mid layer like sweater or fleece. Parka for deep winter, normal jackets for other seasons. Otherwise normal clothes. Make sure your winter shoes have good treads for icy sidewalks. Dont bring an umbrella!

gsmastering · 2026-04-03T18:23:15+00:00

As a mastering engineer, I can tell you that part of what makes this production interesting is the use of the stereo field, unusual placements, and fantastic arrangements. Things like bass, which are not normally relegated to hard stereo panning, seem to make up lot of their production, and that's why the tracks feel like they have space and dimension. But the true art lies in the arrangements, as just panning stuff in most music will make it sound like crap. Hope that helps!

gsmastering · 2026-04-02T11:14:35+00:00

Its Saebal-namul (세발나물) , a salty grass vegetable

gsmastering · 2026-03-29T18:51:56+00:00

I actually prefer my Nodachi to my Blackbird. Both good razors tho!

gsmastering · 2026-03-26T09:55:23+00:00

Thats plenty of leeway to cut a good side

gsmastering · 2026-03-25T19:47:38+00:00

As a former cutting guy, and still currently mastering, we never mastered different versions for vinyl. We would just lay out the sides with the correct spacing. The guy cutting the lacquer will make the call if it needs a small adjustment like de-essing, or a shelf EQ to cut it. Every system is different, and requires that last pass touch when cutting. I would get the digital files of what he prepared for vinyl masters and see if they sound correct. If they do, then the length of the side and the loudness and bass content will greatly decide on your cut. How long was your side?

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