Available for downloading is a PDF file of my personal Riot Act studio notes, which I kept/compiled throughout the recording of the new album. It contains general information on tunings, guitars and amps used, effects pedals, and a few other miscellaneous items about what Stone, Mike, Jeff, Ed, and sometimes Matt, used to record Riot Act. I think the fans and/or musicians who are interested in the recording process will really enjoy being able to know which specific pieces of equipment the band used to create each song, particularly as they’re listening to the new material for the first time.

Unfortunately, I cannot offer any drum-related information on Matt Cameron to the drumming fans out there. No specific notes were kept on his drum or cymbal usage during the recording. I can tell you, however, in general Matt uses Vic Firth drumsticks, Remo drum heads, Yamaha drums and hardware, Zildjian cymbals, and Keplinger snare drums.

Please keep in mind these notes were kept during the recording for my own personal reference as the band worked through the material and have had very little “fixing up”. It is what it is - relatively raw information assembled in my own somewhat cryptic logic; you’re on your own in translating this information for your own understanding. Please do not email the Rumor Pit or Pearl Jam Ten Club with questions pertaining to your understanding of this information – no technical support will be made available.

I sincerely hope you find this information interesting, and it benefits the great many dedicated Pearl Jam fans and fellow musicians in their appreciation for the music that was collectively written, created, and developed by your favorite band. Enjoy the music!

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