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==Background==
==Background==
Jones was born in [[Warrington, Lancashire]]. He is married and currently living in [[North London]].<ref>http://www.erasure.ru/eng/interview07.html</ref>
Jones was born in [[Warrington, Lancashire]]. He is married and currently living in [[North London]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.erasure.ru/eng/interview07.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2009-02-23 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002142526/http://www.erasure.ru/eng/interview07.html |archivedate=2011-10-02 |df= }}</ref>
When he was young he played different instruments but became more interested in [[music technology]]. He owned a simple [[valve audio amplifier|valve tape recorder]] and began experimenting with tape editing.<ref>http://www.uaudio.com/webzine/2006/may/index3.html</ref> He later trained at the [[BBC]] and began working in recording studios, such as "Pathway" in the early 1980s.<ref>http://www.uaudio.com/webzine/2006/may/index3.html</ref><ref>http://www.native-instruments.com/index.php?gjones_us</ref> At "Pathway" he recorded and mixed [[John Foxx]]'s [[Metamatic]] album in 1980 and the first [[Madness (band)|Madness]] single, "[[The Prince (song)|The Prince]]", in 1979.<ref>http://www.garethjones.com/cvStuff/CV1980s.htm</ref>
When he was young he played different instruments but became more interested in [[music technology]]. He owned a simple [[valve audio amplifier|valve tape recorder]] and began experimenting with tape editing.<ref>http://www.uaudio.com/webzine/2006/may/index3.html</ref> He later trained at the [[BBC]] and began working in recording studios, such as "Pathway" in the early 1980s.<ref>http://www.uaudio.com/webzine/2006/may/index3.html</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.native-instruments.com/index.php?gjones_us |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2009-02-24 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070819211230/http://www.native-instruments.com/index.php?gjones_us |archivedate=2007-08-19 |df= }}</ref> At "Pathway" he recorded and mixed [[John Foxx]]'s [[Metamatic]] album in 1980 and the first [[Madness (band)|Madness]] single, "[[The Prince (song)|The Prince]]", in 1979.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.garethjones.com/cvStuff/CV1980s.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2009-02-24 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081206032502/http://www.garethjones.com/cvStuff/CV1980s.htm |archivedate=2008-12-06 |df= }}</ref>
While working with a band in [[Vienna]] the band's manager suggested Jones mix the recordings in [[Germany]]. He did the mixing at [[Hansa Tonstudio|Hansa]] Studio in [[Berlin]].<ref>http://www.uaudio.com/webzine/2006/may/index3.html</ref> The studio was the most high tech he had worked in. He decided to live in Berlin and began working with lots of bands at Hansa. Many English bands began recording in Berlin as the exchange rate made it cheaper.<ref>http://www.uaudio.com/webzine/2006/may/index3.html</ref> At Hansa, Jones began experimenting with recording atmospheres. Bands would play their instruments through large amplifiers which were then recorded with microphones creating a large arena type sound. This sound would catch the attention of bands like Depeche Mode who used this method on many recordings.<ref>http://www.uaudio.com/webzine/2006/may/index3.html</ref>
While working with a band in [[Vienna]] the band's manager suggested Jones mix the recordings in [[Germany]]. He did the mixing at [[Hansa Tonstudio|Hansa]] Studio in [[Berlin]].<ref>http://www.uaudio.com/webzine/2006/may/index3.html</ref> The studio was the most high tech he had worked in. He decided to live in Berlin and began working with lots of bands at Hansa. Many English bands began recording in Berlin as the exchange rate made it cheaper.<ref>http://www.uaudio.com/webzine/2006/may/index3.html</ref> At Hansa, Jones began experimenting with recording atmospheres. Bands would play their instruments through large amplifiers which were then recorded with microphones creating a large arena type sound. This sound would catch the attention of bands like Depeche Mode who used this method on many recordings.<ref>http://www.uaudio.com/webzine/2006/may/index3.html</ref>


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In the mid 1990s he moved back to London and worked in famous studios such as [[Abbey Road]] and The Strongroom in London.<ref>http://www.uaudio.com/webzine/2006/may/index3.html</ref>
In the mid 1990s he moved back to London and worked in famous studios such as [[Abbey Road]] and The Strongroom in London.<ref>http://www.uaudio.com/webzine/2006/may/index3.html</ref>


Jones uses mostly software these days which keeps him more mobile for work.<ref>http://www.bias-inc.com/about/artistProfiles/gJones.php</ref> He has an outstanding knowledge of "[[Logic Audio]]" music production software.<ref>http://www.native-instruments.com/index.php?gjones_us</ref>
Jones uses mostly software these days which keeps him more mobile for work.<ref>http://www.bias-inc.com/about/artistProfiles/gJones.php</ref> He has an outstanding knowledge of "[[Logic Audio]]" music production software.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.native-instruments.com/index.php?gjones_us |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2009-02-24 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070819211230/http://www.native-instruments.com/index.php?gjones_us |archivedate=2007-08-19 |df= }}</ref>


==Notable work==
==Notable work==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.garethjones.com/ Official website]
*[http://www.garethjones.com/ Official website]
*[http://www.bonedo.de/feature/recording/mixing-gareth-jones-ueber-den-perfekten-mix/gareth-jones-der-weg-zum-grossartigen-mix-s1/index.html Gareth Jones Mixing Tutorial] Bonedo.de (German)
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20101004133223/http://www.bonedo.de/feature/recording/mixing-gareth-jones-ueber-den-perfekten-mix/gareth-jones-der-weg-zum-grossartigen-mix-s1/index.html Gareth Jones Mixing Tutorial] Bonedo.de (German)


==Footnotes==
==Footnotes==

Revision as of 03:58, 5 December 2017

Gareth Jones
Born1954 (age 69–70)
WebsiteGareth Jones

Gareth Jones (born 1954) is a British music producer and engineer notable for working with Depeche Mode, Einstürzende Neubauten, Wire and Erasure.

Background

Jones was born in

Warrington, Lancashire. He is married and currently living in North London.[1]
When he was young he played different instruments but became more interested in music technology. He owned a simple valve tape recorder and began experimenting with tape editing.[2] He later trained at the BBC and began working in recording studios, such as "Pathway" in the early 1980s.[3][4] At "Pathway" he recorded and mixed John Foxx's Metamatic album in 1980 and the first Madness single, "The Prince", in 1979.[5] While working with a band in Vienna the band's manager suggested Jones mix the recordings in Germany. He did the mixing at Hansa Studio in Berlin.[6] The studio was the most high tech he had worked in. He decided to live in Berlin and began working with lots of bands at Hansa. Many English bands began recording in Berlin as the exchange rate made it cheaper.[7] At Hansa, Jones began experimenting with recording atmospheres. Bands would play their instruments through large amplifiers which were then recorded with microphones creating a large arena type sound. This sound would catch the attention of bands like Depeche Mode who used this method on many recordings.[8]

Gareth Jones was a pioneer in the use of digital equipment. He introduced sampling to many bands such as

synthesiser, which was brought in by Daniel Miller of Mute Records.[10]
In the mid 1990s he moved back to London and worked in famous studios such as Abbey Road and The Strongroom in London.[11]

Jones uses mostly software these days which keeps him more mobile for work.

Logic Audio" music production software.[13]

Notable work

External links

Footnotes

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2009-02-23. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ http://www.uaudio.com/webzine/2006/may/index3.html
  3. ^ http://www.uaudio.com/webzine/2006/may/index3.html
  4. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-08-19. Retrieved 2009-02-24. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-12-06. Retrieved 2009-02-24. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ^ http://www.uaudio.com/webzine/2006/may/index3.html
  7. ^ http://www.uaudio.com/webzine/2006/may/index3.html
  8. ^ http://www.uaudio.com/webzine/2006/may/index3.html
  9. ^ http://www.uaudio.com/webzine/2006/may/index3.html
  10. ^ http://www.uaudio.com/webzine/2006/may/index3.html
  11. ^ http://www.uaudio.com/webzine/2006/may/index3.html
  12. ^ http://www.bias-inc.com/about/artistProfiles/gJones.php
  13. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-08-19. Retrieved 2009-02-24. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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