Field Notes

From the room.

Essays on live tracking, the way records get made here, and the people who make them. Friday mornings.

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May 4, 2026 · 3 min read

Why we don't use a click track

We practice with a metronome. We record without one. Here's the trade — and why we'd rather have feel than convenience.

— Chris Sharp & Matt Combs