Glenn Fricker

Its main parts include:

• Spectre Sound Studios – Glenn Fricker’s professional recording, mixing, and mastering studio, where he has worked with rock and metal artists since the late 1990s.
• SpectreSoundStudios (YouTube) – One of the largest YouTube channels dedicated to recording and mixing heavy music. Glenn is known for his candid, often humorous videos on topics such as:
  • recording guitars, bass, and drums,
  • microphone techniques,
  • plugin and gear reviews,
  • mixing tutorials,
  • and commentary on trends in the music industry.
• Spectre Academy – An online learning platform offering in-depth courses from Glenn and other experienced musicians and producers, covering recording, mixing, production, and performance.
• Software and plugins – SMG develops and sells audio tools for recording and mixing, including products like the SMG Cockblocker noise gate and Element Bass bass-processing plugin.
• Educational products – The company also produces downloadable tutorials and complete mixing courses, such as Total Heavy Guitar and Mixing Math Rock, which include multitrack sessions for hands-on practice.

Glenn Fricker himself is an award-winning Canadian recording engineer who built SMG around a straightforward philosophy: teach practical recording techniques that actually work, particularly for hard rock and metal. His style is known for being direct, opinionated, and often comedic, which has helped him build a large following among home studio enthusiasts and professional engineers alike.

In short, Spectre Media Group is both a media company and an education business, using YouTube, online courses, audio software, and studio services to help musicians and producers improve their recording and mixing skills.

Here below you find a video from Glenn about ChickenPicks guitar picks.