My surname is that of Rudy's. I wrote him a letter asking where he came from and he e-mailed me that although he was born in America, his father came from Arnhem, Holland.
My name is John D'Alessandro. I recently recorded with Rudy in his studio this past summer. What an amazing individual. A professional indeed! Being a 17 year old and pursuing the art of music. Working with Rudy has changed the way I look at music. It has been truly amazing to work with him. Hopefully going back this Christmas break!
Rudy Van Gelder was also an Amateur Radio Operator (Ham Radio) and engineer, so he had an extensive and intuitive backround in audio and electronics! I am certain that somewhere in his recording chain of equipment, he uses tubed preamps or other equipment. His recordings sound so 'warm' and organic, which tubes impart in the music bigtime.
It's not an 'ear', it's a 'P' which stands for Plastylite, the pressing plant. Also, 'RVG' and 'VAN GELDER' are not only stamped in the dead-wax of first pressings.
@drobertolivier U47 is a type of microphone
19Nick80webb 10 months ago
My surname is that of Rudy's. I wrote him a letter asking where he came from and he e-mailed me that although he was born in America, his father came from Arnhem, Holland.
BuckshotLaFunke1 11 months ago
Hey, viceadmiraal61...what's a U47?
drobertolivier 1 year ago
I record my new album in februari with Rudy Van Gelder. He is the greatest. What a sound. It was great to work with him.
robmostert 1 year ago
Someone needs to write a big book about RVG. An icon .... one of the greatest engineers in music, period .
techxdabruiser 1 year ago
rudy most noble sound came from small diagram schoeps microphones......
he never used neumann mic..
viceadmiraal61 1 year ago
heu hey the hydra magazine maghuzzin
praxiteleanhermes 2 years ago
My name is John D'Alessandro. I recently recorded with Rudy in his studio this past summer. What an amazing individual. A professional indeed! Being a 17 year old and pursuing the art of music. Working with Rudy has changed the way I look at music. It has been truly amazing to work with him. Hopefully going back this Christmas break!
macbookpro11 2 years ago
hey, i was wondering if you could help me. i'm doing a project on him and could you answer a couple questoins?
AngelicaFalco 2 years ago
Rudy Van Gelder was also an Amateur Radio Operator (Ham Radio) and engineer, so he had an extensive and intuitive backround in audio and electronics! I am certain that somewhere in his recording chain of equipment, he uses tubed preamps or other equipment. His recordings sound so 'warm' and organic, which tubes impart in the music bigtime.
AudiophileTubes 2 years ago
It's not an 'ear', it's a 'P' which stands for Plastylite, the pressing plant. Also, 'RVG' and 'VAN GELDER' are not only stamped in the dead-wax of first pressings.
mojogough 2 years ago
Probably the best jazz studio engineer.
His methods have stood the test of time.
nurvrax 2 years ago 2