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Giant Leap Studios| Who: |
Andy Bowenkamp | | What: | Co-founder and Engineer,
Giant Leap Studios | | Where: | Bloomington, MN | | API Gear: | 3124+ Mic Pre |
Briefly: Giant Leap Studios was founded in
2006 with two main objectives. The first objective was to have a studio that was strictly dedicated to the creation of positive music, and music that can
influence our culture in a positive way. Giant Leap's second objective was to compete with... Read more |
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Chuck Treece| Who: | Chuck Treece | | What: |
Billy Joel, G Love, The Goats, McRad, Black Beans, Supergrub | | Where: |
Philadelphia, PA | | API Gear: | Consoles, 3124 |
Briefly: Chuck Treece is a session musician and professional skateboarder from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His credits include originating the band McRad, and remixing songs for such artists as Amy Grant and Sting. He played the bass line on Billy Joel's "The River of Dreams", has cameo... Read more |
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John Clark| Who: | John Clark, Remixer,
Producer, Writer, Performer | | What: | Bis, Amphetameanies,
Dirty Hospital, Seven-A Recording | | Where: | Glasgow, Scotland |
| API Gear: | 512c, 550A, 525, lunchbox |
Briefly: John Clark started out in the band Bis, aged 16. He toured the world from 1996 to 2002, and wrote the theme tune for the Powerpuff Girls. Started
Seven-A Recording in Glasgow in 2001 working with artists such as Mylo, Rezillos, Arab Strap and Slam. Over the last few
years... Read more |
 | Monument Sound| Who: |
Chris Andrews, Mix Engineer/Producer, Studio Owner | | What: |
Monument Sound | | Where: | Monument, CO |
| API Gear: | 3124mb+, 2500, 7800, 8200 |
Briefly: Originally called TBR STUDIO in Virginia, owner and engineer Chris Andrews moved to Monument Colorado seeking a new beginning and a more relaxed life.
After 7 years of being a studio owner, Chris has finally discovered his sound and it starts with API. Working with... Read more |
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Evan Taubenfeld| Who: | Evan Taubenfeld | | What: | Vocals - The Black List Club (Warner),
Guitar - Avril Lavigne (RCA), Executive Music Director - MTV, Songwriter / Producer - Big Evil Corporation | | Where: | Los Angeles, CA | | API Gear: | 512's, 550b's, 2500, Legacy Console |
Briefly: From 2001 through 2004, Taubenfeld was Music Director and Lead Guitarist for Avril Lavigne; he
has been Co-writer with Lavigne since 2003. In 2004, he signed to Sire/Warner as a solo artist. He then founded the Black List Club in 2005, with the debut album
produced by... Read more |
 | Chemical Sound Recording Studios
| Who: |
Dean Marino and Jason Sadlowski, Producers / Engineers | | What: | Chemical Sound Recording Studios | | Where: | Toronto,
Canada | | API Gear: | A custom vintage 2062 console (circa 1971) housing:
16x original 312 Mic Pre's, 16x original 550 EQ's, 2x 550b EQ's, one 550A and one 560b EQ, 2x 525 Compressors, 24x440 Rails, 8x440 Subs, 4 echo
send/returns. |
Briefly: Founded in 1992 by producer/engineer Daryl Smith, Chemical Sound is a mainstay in the Canadian and international music scene. Its legendary API console and vintage microphone collection have been the essential catalyst in the creation of many outstanding recordings... Read more |
 | Magic Elf| Who: | Carl Roa and Dave Miranda | | What: | Magic Elf |
| Where: | New York | | API Gear: | 512c, 550b, 560, 525, 7800, 8200, lunchboxes |
Briefly: Magic Elf is an instrumental hard-rock
progressive fusion trio from New York. The band was founded in 1983 by guitarist Carl Roa (also of the Carl Roa Band, Treehouse) and drummer Dave Miranda (also
of Six and Violence, Ludichrist), releasing several self-produced albums... Read more |
 | Defy Recordings| Who: | Robert L. Smith | | What: | Defy Recordings | | Where: | New York, NY | | API Gear: | 512c, 550b, 560, 525, 7800, 8200, lunchboxes |
Briefly: Defy Recordings is home base for
engineer/producer Robert L. Smith. 20 years in New York has provided a depth of experience that continues to grow. Sharing that with Rickie Lee Jones, David
Bowie, Gwar, and Meatloaf, among others, has provided invaluable insight to projects with... Read more |
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Rudy's Studio| Who: | Mark Obermeyer | | What: | Rudy's Studio | | Where: | Denver, CO | | API Gear: | 512c, 550b, 8200, 3124 |
Briefly: In 1998, after a stint at The University of Colorado at Denver's
music and recording program, Denver based producer/engineer Mark Obermeyer opened Rudy's Studio to the Mile High City. Two years later, Obermeyer had formed
an alliance with local mastering and recording guru... Read more |
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Ceili Rain| Who: | Bob Halligan,
Jr. | | What: | Ceili Rain | | Where: | Syracuse, NY | | API Gear: | 7600 |
Briefly: 900 songs written, 200 on internationally-released records. Over 30 million units sold, 11 gold or platinum records. Cable-Ace
nomination for Original Song of the Year, Christian Rock Song of the Year 1989. Artists: Cher, KISS, Michael Bolton, Judas Priest... Read more |
 | MacAudioLab| Who: | Michael
Neal | | What: | MacAudioLab | | Where: | Sacramento, CA | | API Gear: | 512c, 550A, 560, lunchbox |
Briefly: MacAudioLab is a producer of instructional videos for MOTU's Digital Performer, and offers specialized
consulting services for users of Mac-Based audio applications. In addition to this, owner Michael Neal runs a mobile recording studio in California, and makes sure to
always pack his API lunchbox... Read more |
 | The Pocket Studios| Who: | Mike Turner | | What: | The Pocket Studios | | Where: | Toronto, Canada | | API Gear: | 512c, 550b, lunchbox |
Briefly: The Pocket Studios is a newcomer to the Toronto scene. Anything but your average studio, The Pocket concentrates on developing acts that might not necessarily have the biggest budgets, but absolutely need the best results. They've also played host to established acts such as Sloan... Read more |
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