{"title":"Curated Studio Gear, Books, and Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eContains items utilized or discussed in Free From CTRL videos and content. 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Thank you!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amazon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44910665400491,"sku":"","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6702\/8907\/files\/71LYHO3_wnL._AC_SX679.jpg?v=1738753358"},{"product_id":"squier-classic-vibe-bass-vi","title":"Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Fender-designed 6-string bass with vintage tone and feel — the bass guitar we recommend for players wanting classic Bass VI character at an accessible price.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@freefromctrl\/video\/7335875671001992490\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Brandon Gass plays the Fender Squire Bass VI in the studio.\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHere is a quick test drive by Brandon in the studio.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFFC Studio Verdict\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003ci\u003e\"This instrument is a secret assassin and lives in the frequency and tonal ranges between an electric bass and standard guitar. Invaluable in a studio.\" - Brandon Gass\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisclosure: Purchase fulfilled by Amazon. By using this link Free From CTRL receives a small affiliate commission to help us keep making content for you. Thank you!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amazon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44910682800299,"sku":"","price":479.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6702\/8907\/files\/61nE2CPvLvL._AC_SX679.jpg?v=1738753989"},{"product_id":"in-studio-with-michael-jackson-bruce-swedien","title":"In the Studio with Michael Jackson by Bruce Swedien","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrammy-winning engineer Bruce Swedien shares the inside story of recording Michael Jackson's greatest records — a must-read we recommend for any audio engineer.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/fWt2MaSgiwM?feature=share\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Brandon Gass and Charlie Okamura discuss the production of Michael Jackson and Bruce Swedien.\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThis book was discussed in the Be Creative Be Free podcast between Brandon Gass and Charlie Okamura.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@freefromctrl\/video\/7634013826043743501\" title='Brandon Gass plays \"Human Nature\" by Michael Jackson on piano.'\u003eBrandon also played Human Nature on piano which Bruce and Michael collaborated on. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFFC Studio Verdict\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003ci\u003e\"Love this book. 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Thank you!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amazon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44910692532395,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6702\/8907\/files\/41TIaCGGk7L.jpg?v=1738754316"},{"product_id":"rode-wireless-pro-microphone-system","title":"RODE Wireless PRO Microphone System","description":"\u003cp\u003eRODE's compact wireless mic system with timecode and 32-bit float recording — the setup we recommend for reliable, broadcast-ready audio on the go.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFFC Studio Verdict\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003ci\u003e\"We use this for everything in studio and on-the-go.\" - Brandon Gass\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisclosure: Purchase fulfilled by Amazon. 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Thank you!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amazon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44910702592171,"sku":"","price":358.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6702\/8907\/files\/61n3lNJnAdL._AC_SX679.jpg?v=1738754777"},{"product_id":"radial-engineering-r800-reamp-interface","title":"Radial Engineering R800 Reamp Interface","description":"\u003cp\u003eA balanced reamp interface for guitar effects pedals with transformer isolation — the gear we recommend for clean, professional reamping in the studio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFFC Studio Verdict\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003ci\u003e\"The Radial Reamp is a  key piece of equipment allowing me to incorporate my library of guitar pedals in my signal chain and perform effects on tracks in a session\" - Brandon Gass\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisclosure: Purchase fulfilled by Amazon. 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Thank you!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amazon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44910737719467,"sku":"","price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6702\/8907\/files\/61pyCkt7n6L._AC_SX679.jpg?v=1738756353"},{"product_id":"elgato-wave-mic-arm","title":"Elgato Wave Mic Arm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fully adjustable broadcast boom arm with internal cable management — the mic arm we recommend for a clean, professional desk setup, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLuRBdLD5Nk7eH_V-GaJxvYQ2Ep4tgOSeI\" target=\"_blank\" title='The \"Be Creative Be Free Podcast\" with Brandon Gass on YouTube' rel=\"noopener\"\u003eas seen on episodes of the \"Be Creative Be Free Podcast\" with Brandon Gass.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFFC Studio Verdict\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003ci\u003e\"The Elgato Wave Arm is incredibly useful for when I'm doing a podcast or recording vocals while playing an instrument. 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Thank you!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amazon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44911445835947,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6702\/8907\/files\/51rxFnwjmxL._AC_SX679.jpg?v=1738777682"},{"product_id":"jar-of-flies","title":"\"Jar Of Flies\" by Alice In Chains - Vinyl 30th Anniversary Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlice In Chains' acclaimed \"Jar of Flies\" on 140-gram vinyl for its 30th anniversary — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@freefromctrl\/video\/7335636587138633002\" target=\"_blank\" title='Brandon Gass sings \"Nutshell\" by Alice In Chains with Joe Altier' rel=\"noopener\"\u003efeatured in our Free From CTRL video where Brandon Gass sings a duet with Joe Altier.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFFC Studio Verdict:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"In my opinion, Jar of Flies is one of the greatest rainy day albums ever made. 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