Show Us Your Junk! Ep. 31 - Manny Nieto (Suplex Audio) | EarthQuaker Devices
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- čas přidán 10. 02. 2022
- Throughout February, EQD's "Show Us Your Junk" video series is showcasing the "Rock Block," an actual city block in Los Angeles' Silver Lake neighborhood that houses the studios of veteran producers, mixers, and musicians Aaron Espinoza (The Ship), Rob Schnapf (Mant Sound Studios) and Dave Trumfio (King Size Sound Labs). We’re starting with Manny Nieto, a.k.a the Rock Block “OG.” Manny was the first of the foursome to find the location and set up his studio in the late 90s. He has since moved his Suplex Audio to a new spot, but respect must be paid. Manny’s resume includes his own bands Distortion Felix and The Chavez Ravine as well as The Breeders, Los Lobos, Chokebore and scores of underground Los Angeles bands.
Dig it as Manny takes us on a journey through his decades worth of cool and unique gear and shares some of his thoughts on running a studio, working with bands and his travels in China. After you’re done salivating over all of his cool junk, head over to the EQD Blog for Manny’s Talk About Your Junk, a deeper dive into Manny’s love of analog sound without being tethered to analog gear, his wild and occasionally dangerous recording sojourn to China, the simple joys of Hong Kong Coffee, “real” Chinese food and how the experience positively affected both his work and home life. www.earthquakerdevices.com/bl...
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DP Chris Tran
Audio Engineer Scott Cornish
PA Henri Cash
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Manny is the MAN! Incredible, humble gentleman. So glad to see him here!
Thanks PLAP Crue ;)
Just CANNOT beat his Asian Hike story of Capturing & Producing.
Utterly.EPIC.
@@kahlrhoam6769 youohohuouohohouohohhohohhhhyohohhoyoyyoyyoyoyoyyoyoyo I’m lyy
@@kahlrhoam6769 yes! Amazing
Really enjoyed listening to him and his stories, what a cool dude.
Thanks for sharing Fin!!! EQD for life!!
he is frickin' cool huh
Out of all the engineers/producers I’ve ever learned about I like this guy best.
Don’t stop filming these! This is one of my favorite series out there. Me and my musician nerd friend love this shit! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Money Mark and Juan Alderete 2 of my favs! Bobb Bruno too!
@@mannysmiclocker Juan Alderete is one of my favorite bass players out there!
@@dantelamusta I’m lucky to also call him a band mate! He was in my band 10 years under Distortion Felix. Check out Bandcamp Page for some down and Dirty JA :)
@@mannysmiclocker I can imagine! I remember him mentioning Distortion Felix in an early Pedals and Effects demo. That record I M An Athlete is excellent! I looked up Vaz after watching your video! The sound quality is incredible! I wish they were still around! Much love, Manny! 🙏🏼
So inspiring.
Manny your the Man.
Thank you.
SA appreciated you sharing and hou gotta love EQD for always being ahead of the curve sonically and spiritually!!!
this is so dang good!! manny makes really great music, & tells the amazing tales of his creative life in such a warm & fuzzy & engaging way... I love it so much!!
🙏❤️
Appreciated you tuning in and sharing 🎉
Manny is such a great guy and a true artist keeping the indie rock recording scene going in Los Angeles. I hope the secret is starting to get out about what an incredible person and producer he is!
The secret's out now!
Thanks Kirkland! Homies 4 life! EQD rules for giving artists a wicked platform to share experiences in life and music!
Love this guy. He deserves all success he has had. So many stories of Albini helping people start studios too. One more to add to the list.
Appreciated that Chris!!! EQD Rules!
Loved this one, Manny seems like a cool dude.
He’s ok ;) thanks for sharing Frank and EQD rules!!!
ChokeBore, Breeders... All thoses great bands !
Nice guy and great gears !
Thanks EQD for your good reports on rock music producers and/or musicians !
Thanks for being here! Honored to bring this to you 👽
I can say for a fact day one they’ve supported Producer and engineers world wide! Appreciated you sharing TF ;)
Manny from LA!
Thanks J!
I instantly respect any one that owns an sk1!
I love this dude.
Thanks brother and appreciated.
A few months back I learned how pedal manufacturers are more family than competition. It was something that took a while to wrap my head around. But it's a nice thing to find and to know: that there are people that connect because they share the same passion and it's not about being better at something, it's about improvement and showing a personal note on everything you do and love. I can't stress enough how much these videos mean to me. To see other peoples artistic personalities and all the stories that lead to their rightful place in this community. Thank you.
Being a nerd is much more of a bond than even being human. Let's celebrate!
Wonderfully put Hans ;) sharing and caring isn’t a bad way to approach life love and rocking our with guitar pedals! The EQD team is a family and I’ve seen first hand this beauty. Thanks both of you EQD included for making so many people happy!
Life changing is a understatement.
Had Hammerhead Gremlin stomp on 7" yrs ago,my old singer(r.i.p)had it on cassette on a MMR comp.Believe it was they're first promo song and it was absolutely brutal.Huge fan.Manny is my fave.🗽📼🎧
That bit about hand editing the Breeders is absolute gold! Manny is a legend.
Analog for life, despite all its peculiarities. I’ll never get rid of my gigantic Tascam 688.
Hunter you are a bad ass! Love those 688s! Stay true HG! EQD rules with these episodes. I’ve watched em all and thrilled to be a part of.
I love this series. I know it is hard to find the right people to show their gear, but I sure wish you would do more of them.
J, I’m a huge fan of this series and super honored to be showcased! All month 3 more episodes of the Rock Block. It’s a row of current studios and I was one of the first cats to build a spot there. Get ready it’s a very cool month of gear p o r n ;)
more to come! like manny sez... ROCK BLOCK!
@@EarthQuakerDevices LOL Ask you shall receive! I see a new one again today. Awesome!
I feel like getting Dirtnap back together just to record with Manny! Most excellent episode. Real Deal
I’m down with DirtNap ;)
I'm binging these shows like a mofo! I LOVE the way they talk about their junk, then they pull more junk out of the trunk and are so cool and passionate about it all. Such a cool perspective, especially all the cheap or weirdly modded stuff that gives them a certain sound. Gear is their instrument. JUNK FOREVER! Great job Earth Quaker, these shows get my highest praise. ♥
Manny is great
Thank you ❤
Such a cool guy, now I know who made all that Breeders magic👌Cheers Manny🍻
Thanks for sharing and EQD Rules!!!
This guy has great stories and the passion of a true artist
Thanks Veer and appreciated the kind words :) EQD rule!!!
he good!
the bock 195! my favorite microphone at any price point! literally never recorded a bad sound with it.
What great stories, Manny. It's so good to see you still doing your thing.
Thanks D!
Why was this the first time ever that when the host said “I’m here to show you my junk” I got the double entendre! GREAT EPISODE. Thank you Manny!
It’s the truth! EQD rules!!!
What a great soul, amazing stories.
Thanks Mark and appreciate the kind words.
EQD for life ;)
Manny is the COOLEST guy. Wish to be like him one day. So many crazy stories, so much experience
Thanks Lucas!
This might have been the most fascinating of this series and I love the whole series.
Yay! Thanks for peepin
Thanks Evan ;) I love this series as well. Check out their early once and so much knowledge shared.
Hell yeah Manny!
Yeah Ahren!
Great intro song: "Citywide" by The Chavez Ravine.
Thanks Mang❤
Dang I am now a big fan of The Chavez Ravine. Really cool episode
D. Thank you so much for sharing that! As a producer I’m always pumped recording new music but my true love is making it and the Chavez Ravine 100% Banger Music ;) thrilled Vice Cooler added that Jam.
Love it, really good. And Manny is awesome and very inspiring.
Thanks for sharing Greg! I appreciate this forum w EQD and hopefully inspiring peeps to follow your heart.
YEAH! Great! I talked to Manny on the phone once :)
Sean my man!!!!! EQD rules so hard!
Fuck yeah Manny this episode was dope! Thanks for the stories man
Mike ,
Appreciated you checking out! Earthquaker sleeper pedal is the Tentacle FYI ssshh.
It’s Manny Time
Time to rock via EQD!
yes it is. still!
Manny is the greatest super awesome, Producer/Engineer
Also his band is fucking great! Love Citywide that whole album is Mindblowing
You are too kind Tony! I know you have experience EQD pedals with our record! You know need to get some for live shows.
@@mannysmiclocker you know i will! Xoxo
This had to be my favorite episode! The mans a legend!!!!!
Thanks for stopping by! More Rock Block during the next few weeks!
Thanks Barry!
So so so so cool!
U da best Homie and Chica ;)
muahhhh
Fabulous!
You are fabulous Barry for sharing my man! EQD for life!
Really glad I watched this!!
we are too. thanks!
Spirit in the Room is rad.
The best❤
Manny . Love this dude absolute legend .
Aw man Thanks Phil!!! U da Man!! I love being a part of such a cool series. Hats off To EQD. Their heart and soul is to support the Arts :)
Great stories!
Thanks for listening
Wow, what a history. Can’t believe I jammed his recordings 20 years ago without knowing.
Saw The Breeders open for Nirvana in 1994. Great show!
Rock on!
Thanks for sharing Dan! Old school Ha!
Manny - Continue being awesome!
Same at you brother! EQD for life!
this is rad! made me emotional at points ... and great gear!
Thanks for sharing TS!! I’m always exhausted after I think of 2 years in China carrying 160 lbs of gear lol
Manny's the man!
I da man Billy! Thank you for tuning in and EQD rules!
manny IS the man!
@@EarthQuakerDevices u da best!
Great intro song - productionwise and musically. Well done.
Thanks P! That’s my own band called The Chavez Ravine and the guitar tone Tentacle pedal. Thrilled you enjoyed episode and props EQD for being the coolest pedal company on Earth!
I had never heard of this guy but he seems so cool and nice I instantly want to record with him. Also Vas rule!
Vas is so bad ass right?! Still really love that record. 2 piece.
Appreciated the kind words Shane. EQD rules!
Wow, that was great! Talk about a badass!!
Your bad ass! Doesn’t EQD rule for these close up tours ?! All feb there will be 3 more of these Regaridng “ The Rock Block” thanks for sharing Chris.
This was a great episode.
I had that Rat but it was stolen. My SK-1 disappeared. I miss them, but I probably would have sold them.
Chuck I’m like you totally would have sold but luckily the Rat pedal has remained. Thanks for sharing
Great episode! Manny is so chill and legend!
Thanks 4 hangin
Thanks Adee for tuning in! EQD for life!
Excelente video
Great post!!!
Glad you enjoyed it
This is just great, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Appreciated you checking out. EQD is the best!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Really cool stuff.
Thanks Jazz and appreciate you sharing that!
That’s one interesting man! Great episode.
MA thanks for appreciating. EQD rules ;)
Manny rules
Thanks FL! EQD rules for always looking out for us ;)
#truth
Another great episode.
EQD rules ;)
hey now!
Hi Manny, Citywide is fire, what a track!
Oh snap?! ha cool!!! Thank you for appreciating. As a band it’s one of our fav songs to play live ;) Mando Lopez our bass player Kills that riff so hard !
Cool intro song !!
Chavez Ravine my own band! Thanks for sharing 🎉
Awesome guy
Thank you ;)
Dude factor 100
is this comment, "sus" as the kids say nowadays? A Karen i am cool with wants to know mmmmkay
Great vid
Thanks and huge props to Vice Cooler and EQD ;) they bring it 100% always!
uh oh the secret of the akg d1000 is out
Ssshhhh!
This was a great watch
Glad you enjoyed James! EQD always ahead of the curve in coolness and Art!
thanks for hangin with us, James
@@mannysmiclocker Oh wow, thanks for the reply Manny! Youre doing a bunch of things I hope to one day achieve and your passion to share the knowledge behind it all is super inspiring. Im really glad you hooked up with eqd forthis one. Cheers man!
@@EarthQuakerDevices any time. My place or yours?
@@Jamesjimjimmy cheers James! All smiles ready how inspired you are my man!
Glad I watched, Manny seems like a (no bs) good dude. The Chaves Ravine sounding good Manny. Drums cut to 2" 16?
he good
Crazy u say Ha yes our track Los Angeles and Touchdown 2 inch 16 drums wowza! Good ear Chet ,)
@@mannysmiclocker The china story was insane. So inspirational!!! Cheers from Switzerland
What tracks are playing in between clips in this vid? Sounds quite nice 😄
The best!!
You are the best! EQD Rules ;)
Those old polytone amps are waaaay too underrated
Amen! Such great musical amps! Thrilled you enjoyed Super C!
I would have Manny record,master,engineer my songs any day.🤖📡
David! Call me your homie and I’ll call you Boss ;) we gotta use some EQD to make some recording magic!
talk about jet pollution for no reason with that Kim lady
Yay - tape op!!!!
Larry Crane is a genius!
Nice one Vice!! Manny rules. VC when we getting the extended lee ranaldo directors cut?
Ha Vice is such a bad ass and tells you a lot how cool EQD is for having his vibe on this series ;)
2069
the man has swag... look at his shoes
Ha! People thick these are Bowling Shoes but at one time they were expensive dancing shoes from Europe lol yup Swag knees down Fosho! Thanks for checking out and we appreciate EQD 100%
1K🎉
Need manny to record my album.
🤘🏻🔥🔥🤘🏻
hit him up!
I kinda imagine he has a controller for the trains passing by under his window
13:59 “Dave’s not here, man!”
Ha❤
cool guy
Thanks for the kind words Gigi ;) EQD rocks!!!
The coolest
What model are those Radio Shack mics?!
I think it was 1070 made in Japan and 1 was Mexico. I believe their Electro Voice made w Realistic ( radio shack brand)
Any ideas which Breeders song from Mountain Battles Manny is talking about? The tape spliced one?
m.czcams.com/video/dXafqh0GKgo/video.html
Bang on ;) wicked cool track originally cut in Kim’s basement on a Tascam 4track. Overdubbed on a 24 track tape machine in a studio in Ohio and mixed @ Soundcity Van Nuys Cali
*fly on the wall drools*
@@mannysmiclocker Thank you, Manny. I frickin' love that record and I love that song even more now knowing how wild its production was.
What's the awesome song playing at 18:50?
That’s a record producer that comes out soon by a band called Spirit in the Room. Song is called I believe Birds of Paradise . Label is called HouseCore and owner Phil from Pantera.
I have a matching Hagstrom 12 string
Darn you ;) congrats and that’s my bucket list to find it’s brother. Enjoy and thanks for checking out video. EQD rules!
Hey what's the song that's playing over the intro?
That’s actually my own band The Chavez Ravine. Songs called “ Citywide “ off LP Uno
rad
Your rad R1G ;)
yeah you're a rad gamblah!
You're from California? "sing hotel California"
On a dark desert highway cool wind in my hair ( if I had some still) lol Thanks for sharing Kohl and we love our EQD!
what is the intro and outro music?
it's "Citywide" by Manny's band, The Chavez Ravine. Citywide is off their 2019 album UNO.
Manny’s band! The Chavez Ravine!!
Mario, it’s my own band called The Chavez Ravine. Thrilled that was the intro music ;)
@@mannysmiclocker I LOVE IT
15:53 MD 421’s on sale for $199?
Who’s selling them out of the trunk of their car? Lol 😂
Shockingly they went out sweetwater as a anniversary special Dec . I didn’t know and all my buds scooped em up. Sob.
@@mannysmiclocker I impulse bought a couple on that sale as well!
@@jessemcinturff1268 darn I totally missed that sale like about 2 months after all my buds bought em sob.
Did you record any bands in China
Yes I recorded a bunch ;) Snapline, Chui Wan,pairs, Boys Climbing Ropes, Cheating Sons off the tip of my head.
It's my understanding he recorded many, many bands in China!!!!!!!
hey manny i have a busted Reslo CRL Unidirectional Ribbon Mic with Stand that i got off reverb ; you want it?
Omg god yes!!!!!
Funky cool mic ;)
Totally down hit me up
have you hit him up yet🤔
@@EarthQuakerDevices ayyy thanks we been rappin!
wait what???? $29 for gobo's?? please elaborate manny i need some treatment in my room
Ha well it was $29 for the saw horses ;) I payed I think like $100 locally in Los Angeles for 6 red 2x4 isolation panels. I then bought saw horses and added panels on top. Wheels were like 20 bucks used. Ok symbolically cheap but very effective lol
@@mannysmiclocker
At 15:26
With that cb mic
What is it called
to look it up
Mike Patton steeze
my scary monster amp
can somebody name it for me please?
It’s a 50a or 60s sound reader off a projector. When I get to studio I’ll look at and get actual name
can you not do some non-hardcore rock version of this? every episode seems like yet another heavy fuzz/distortion episode. I miss Money Mark.
Money Mark was so dope right?! The Mario C was a killer one as well. If you are referring to the intro music is was my own band The Chavez Ravine. I was super proud they had used and yes it’s all fuzzed out and the tentacle by EQD is my fav fuzz. Guilty as charged. Hope you could look past and see this is my lifetime accumulation of gear. Super pumped they profiled as I’m a user of EQD possible since they first arrived to Cali and did these awesome boutique pedal shows! Great company w great people that work their.
Aaron and Rob have amazing studios too so the next episodes super Dope. Check em out Mathew. Cheers mang
Omegalol
Io con questi episodi divento completamente pazzo! Grazie grazie grazie!
🤪 you're welcome! cheers
Thanks for sharing Mando!
love the chavez ravine. another cool episode. thx eqd!