My guest today is Jordan Valeriote, an independent producer, mixer, and engineer based out of Ontario, Canada, specializing in hardcore music with blazing guitars and drums. The only major change in his approach has come from the omnipresence of the DAW, with Lord-Alge now using plugins in Pro Tools to complement the outboard in his studio, Mix LA.Leave a Review Clammr It Listen in a New Window Download SoundCloud Stitcher Subscribe on Android Subscribe via RSS Mix Master Bundle Rockstars Of Drums Ultimate Mixing Masterclass RSR060 – Jordan Valeriote – Hard Core Mixing & Silverstein His two main tools of the trade are a 60-input 4056 E-series SSL desk and his beloved Sony 3348 48-track digital tape recorder. For example, the creation of the Waves ‘Chris Lord-Alge Signature series’, features plugins aptly titled, CLA Drums, CLA Bass, and CLA Guitars, and so on, that represent his work and style.Ĭhris Lord-Alge achieves his unique sound through an equally unique approach, which has remained largely unchanged since the late 1990s. His dominance is illustrated perfectly by Lord-Alge’s initials, CLA, being an instantly recognizable brand name within the music industry. He has won six Grammy Awards, and with his position as one of the world’s leading mixers, has been nicknamed ‘Lord of the Mix’. Chris Lord-Alge’s talent is exemplified by his AllMusic credit list containing an astonishing 1100 entries, with huge names such as Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, Avril Lavigne, Cher, Muse, Celine Dion, Michael Bublé, Aerosmith, Madonna, Green Day, Meat Loaf, U2, Snow Patrol, Sheryl Crow, Savage Garden, Bon Jovi, Fleetwood Mac, Black Eyed Peas, The Rolling Stones, Smashing Pumpkins, James Brown, Eric Clapton, Nine Inch Nails, Foo Fighters, My Chemical Romance and many more.