Author Archives: Fred

Chase & Status vs the Black Eyed Peas – Time’s got a feeling

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Fred

The Chase & Status – Time remix competition was already closed when I found out about it but fortunately the remix stems are still available : http://www.chaseandstatus.co.uk/remix_time/ Here’s a mashup of the song together with the vocals of Black Eyed … Continue reading →

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Pro Tools 9

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Fred

In case you didn’t notice, Pro Tools version 9 has been released, I decided to upgrade from version 8 (LE with MBox2 interface) last week. The update went smooth and so far I cannot report any bugs/irregularities. Therefore I’m loving … Continue reading →

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Recording Groovylicious part 2

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Fred

One of the SAE assignments was to record a complete band (in this case: Groovylicious) in the SSL studio during multiple sessions. The following songs were recorded : Long Train Runnin’  (original by the Doobie Brothers), Superstition (original by Stevie … Continue reading →

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Recording Groovylicious

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Fred

Last weekend I did a recording session with members of Groovylicious as a part of my SAE SSL recording assignment. Check out the results below! (and their website of course! http://www.groovylicious.nl) I want you back (live), original by Jackson 5 … Continue reading →

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Recording Surface Noise

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Fred

As a preparation for our SAE SSL recording assignment, my classmates and me recorded the song Freddy Chicken Dragon by Surface Noise. Update december 2010 : This and other songs are now available on the album “Molded”. Check the Surface … Continue reading →

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Acoustics

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Fred

After installation of all the gear and furniture, it was the right time for an acoustic measurement. Initially a frequency- & impulse response were scheduled to determine the problem area’s and which acoustic trouble (room modes? early reflections? etc) had … Continue reading →

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DJ booth

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Fred

Practically nothing new here for those who visited the previous (claustrophobic) booth at the first floor. Kwantum’s closets with roller doors are still there, just added a new angled desk for the CDJ’s and a laptop with DJ software

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Mixing & Mastering console

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Fred

Thanks to John Sayers’ Recording Studio Design Forum I found this thread with a DIY mixing- & mastering console that suits my needs. I do not own (yet) a tremendous amount of 19″ gear so I did not create the … Continue reading →

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Construction

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Fred

The construction phase can be viewed in detail in the “verbouwing” category (sorry, in Dutch only), this is the sound isolation summary: Elimination of transmissions through the building structure are accomplished by using floating walls and floor. The floating walls … Continue reading →

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Planning

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Fred

The first chapter regarding building this studio is about the planning of construction, sound isolation and acoustic treatment. First of all start with the requirements and intended use of the room: this will be a typical mixing/mastering room, no live … Continue reading →

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