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  1. Studio Spotlight: Hit Alley Installs SSL XL-Desk

    Posted by Kallie Marie

    Studio Spotlight: Hit Alley Installs SSL XL-Desk
    Chris Young sitting in front of his SSL XL-Desk at Hit Alley studio. After running Hollywood Way Studios in Burbank for several years, Chris Young decided it was time to move back home to New York and build his own studio. With the help of Vintage King, Chris outfitted the new Hit Alley Studios with a Solid State Logic XL-Desk at the helm. Built from the ground up to cater to Buffalo's burgeoning hip-hop scene, Hit Alley combines classic sound with inspiring vibes. We recently caught up with Chris to learn how the new studio is shaping up, how the XL-Desk has changed his workflow, and some of the records he's working on in his new space. Continue reading →
  2. The Studio Portland Brings Home API 2448 Console From Vintage King

    Posted by Eric Allen

    The Studio Portland Brings Home API 2448 Console From Vintage King
    Ryan Ordway, a versatile musician, engineer, and producer, along with his wife and business partner Emily, are garnering lots of local love for reviving the recording scene in Portland, Maine. The duo breathed new life into a formerly dormant space, now known as The Studio Portland. Prior to the pandemic, Ryan had spent time designing and building studios in New Hampshire and Maine. Amid the 2020 lockdown, Ryan decided to call about a building in Portland that was being used as a studio, but only sparingly. The new owner liked what Ryan offered and the couple soon took over the lease. Continue reading →
  3. Adam Friedman Builds A Neve-Equipped Project Studio With Vintage King

    Posted by Dante Fumo

    Adam Friedman Builds A Neve-Equipped Project Studio With Vintage King
    Adam Friedman's project studio featuring AMS neve 1073 preamps, a 33609/N Compressor, and 8816 Summing Mixer. Since coming to L.A. ten years ago, songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist Adam Friedman has charted a course of self-discovery through the music industry. He’s released a string of upbeat pop singles under his own name; collaborated with artists like Mike Posner, Tai Verdes, O.A.R, Claire Rosinkranz, and Allen Stone,; contributed to the Rock Dog soundtrack; and made a splash on NBC’s Songland with “Be Nice,” which ultimately became a Black Eyed Peas single.  Continue reading →
  4. Serge Tsai On Platinum Sound's Recent Dolby Atmos Upgrades

    Posted by Sam Freeman

    Serge Tsai On Platinum Sound's Recent Dolby Atmos Upgrades
    The Platinum Sound Recording Studios Dolby Atmos Suite control room with two screens displaying the studio's logo, a desk with an Avid Dock control surface, 500 Series studio gear, and three sets of studio monitors. Serge Tsai has been a staple of New York’s recording scene since the mid-90s. Having arrived in 1989, he got his start interning at Chung King Studios whilst studying at the Institute of Audio Research. Several Grammy nominations and multi-platinum records later, he can still be found at Platinum Studios working alongside Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis, production partner to Wyclef Jean. Some notable credits he’s amassed over the years include Shakira’s “Hips Don’t Lie”, Estelle’s “American Boy” and the Hotel Rwanda soundtrack. We got on a call with Serge to talk about the recent developments at Platinum, but also covered some of his early days in the industry and other studios he’s worked at. Continue reading →
  5. TEC Award-Nominated Philharmonic Studios Delivers One-Of-A-Kind Experience

    Posted by Eric Allen

    TEC Award-Nominated Philharmonic Studios Delivers One-Of-A-Kind Experience
    Upon entering Philharmonic Studios, one can clearly see that every detail, no matter how small, has been meticulously considered. Owner and Chief Recording Engineer Greg Miner has gone to great lengths to bring a world-class studio to Vernon Hills, Illinois, and he's accomplished just that. But the journey to completing this TEC Award-nominated facility dates farther back than its 2022 opening. Continue reading →
  6. Studio Spotlight: Greylock Records

    Posted by Kallie Marie

    Studio Spotlight: Greylock Records
    Located in the heart of Brooklyn, Greylock is a full-service recording studio owned and operated by songwriter/producer/arranger/engineer Ben Talmi. Best known for his work with artists like Wild Nothing and Manchester Orchestra, as well as his own music, Ben recently branched out into the world of commercial composing and sync licensing. In order to support the various types of work he'd taken on, Ben upgraded Greylock Studios with a new Neve BCM10 console, Tannoy studio monitors, and more. We recently sat down with Ben to talk about his growing career, his go-to gear for composing, and what it's like wearing so many hats in the studio. Continue reading →
  7. Studio Spotlight: Hyperballad Music

    Posted by Sonal D'Silva

    Studio Spotlight: Hyperballad Music
    Spread over 2500 square feet, with pristinely designed acoustics, lots of natural light, and an enviable collection of vintage and modern gear, Brooklyn’s Hyperballad Music has become the kind of space that producer/songwriter Jonathan “JB” Benedict always envisioned setting up—a classic New York studio from which great music emanates. Continue reading →
  8. The National’s Aaron Dessner Upgrades Studio With ATC Loudspeakers

    Posted by Sonal D'Silva

    The National’s Aaron Dessner Upgrades Studio With ATC Loudspeakers
    Musician/producer Aaron Dessner’s serene upstate New York studio Long Pond had already been home to GRAMMY-winning records like The National’s "Sleep Well Beast" when it was thrust into the spotlight during the pandemic, thanks to "folklore" and "evermore,"—two history-making lockdown albums by Taylor Swift that were co-written and produced by Aaron amidst the highest levels of secrecy. His vision for the studio was an open space designed to feed the creative spirit, as well as a pristine listening environment. With upgrades like the ATC SCM45A Pro studio monitors, he achieved just that. In fact, he has enjoyed working with the monitors so much, that he just bought another pair for a studio he’s designing in the south of France.  Aaron sat down with us recently, to talk about his new monitors, go-to microphones, his incredible vintage console, and what it’s been like working with Vintage King through his extraordinary career. Continue reading →
  9. Songfinch’s Brad Dollar On The Company’s New Chicago Studio

    Posted by Patrick McGuire

    Songfinch’s Brad Dollar On The Company’s New Chicago Studio
    Since its founding in 2016, Songfinch has delivered an astounding amount of custom-made music to customers around the world—over 250,000 songs and counting. The Chicago-based start-up is known for transforming deeply personal story prompts into giftable songs with the help of 1,800 songwriters working remotely, but Songfinch is up to something a little different, as evidenced by the new studio that’s slated to open soon in its hometown. To learn more about Songfinch and the gear they chose to fill their new studio with, we spoke with Director of Artist Services and self-described “studio dork” Brad Dollar.  Continue reading →
  10. John Osborne Of Brothers Osborne Upgrades Studio With Focal Monitors

    Posted by Kallie Marie

    John Osborne Of Brothers Osborne Upgrades Studio With Focal Monitors
    Half of the country music duo Brothers Osborne, John Osborne has been building out his Nashville-based studio over the last several years. While working on the band's fourth studio album (released in September), John upgraded his studio with a few sets of Focal studio monitors. We recently sat down with John to catch up and hear how the new monitors are working out. Read our conversation below to learn more about John's process in the studio, some of his favorite pieces of gear, and how Vintage King's Kevin Schuck has helped him each step of the way on his journey to becoming a studio owner. Continue reading →
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