We are vintage gear enthusiasts because of the unique sound it gives us. Also it could drive creativity.
We record digital (Universal Audio converters) or analog (tape). If you're into "old-school" we can also help you to keep the production completely analog from recording to the final vinyl.
Another obsession is room acoustics. The studio acoustic was designed by studio acoustic geek and mastering engineer Harald Pairits and we've built all the acoustic elements by hand to custom fit our rooms. We reached the magic 0,3sec. studio-reverb-goldstandard in a broad range, down to very low bass frequencies.
From London to LA and Detroid they build their own gear on their demands and so do we. Studio monitors, preamps, EQs, microphones, acoustic elements, DI boxes, effect pedals, guitars, amps and drums - we've designed and crafted gear to fit our needs (maybe also because we're a bit crazy…).
Make yourself comfortable and take a closer listen.
recording & mixing by Joe Gridl
recording, mixing, mastering by Joe Gridl
recording, editing, mixing by Joe Gridl
recording, mixing, mastering & video production by Joe Gridl
recording, editing, mixing by Joe Gridl
recording, mixing, mastering by Joe Gridl
recording, mixing, mastering & video production by Joe Gridl
recording, mixing, mastering & video production by Joe Gridl
recording, mixing, mastering & video production by Joe Gridl
composing, recording, mixing, mastering by Joe Gridl
recording, mixing, mastering by Joe Gridl
recording & mixing by Joe Gridl
recording & video editing by Joe Gridl
recording, mixing, mastering & video production by Joe Gridl
recording & video editing by Joe Gridl
If you scrolled down all the way, you're probably looking for the gear list. Well, here is something for you:
Preamps / EQ:
Siemens Sitral C48 (8 channels with EQ)
Studer 169 (10 channels with EQ)
Universal Audio 4-710d
Universal Audio 610
Golden Age Premier Pre73DLX
Focusrite ISA One
Universal Audio (12 Unison Preamps)
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Siemens Sitral C48 (8 channels with EQ)
Studer 169 (10 channels with EQ)
Universal Audio 4-710d
Universal Audio 610
Golden Age Premier Pre73DLX
Focusrite ISA One
Universal Audio (12 Unison Preamps)
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Monitoring:
Heissmann DXT Mon 182
Yamaha NS10
Yamaha MSP5
Heissmann DXT Mon 182
Yamaha NS10
Yamaha MSP5
Interfaces:
Universal Audio Apollo 8
Universal Audio Apollo 8Pre
Focusrite Clarett 4 Pre
Universal Audio Apollo 8
Universal Audio Apollo 8Pre
Focusrite Clarett 4 Pre
Microphones:
AKG C12 (diy)
AKG C414, C460, C480, C451
AKG D19, D190, D12
Neumann U87 vintage version (DIY)
Preiss KM84 (Neumann)
Preiss No.1 Ribbon
Sennheiser MD441, MD421, MD21, e906
Shure SM57, SM58, Beta52a
EV Re-20
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AKG C12 (diy)
AKG C414, C460, C480, C451
AKG D19, D190, D12
Neumann U87 vintage version (DIY)
Preiss KM84 (Neumann)
Preiss No.1 Ribbon
Sennheiser MD441, MD421, MD21, e906
Shure SM57, SM58, Beta52a
EV Re-20
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Dynamics:
DBX 118 (modified)
GAP Comp-2A (LA-2A style, modified)
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DBX 118 (modified)
GAP Comp-2A (LA-2A style, modified)
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Instruments (details on demand):
Vintage Drums (Ludwig, Premier, Rogers, Pearl, Sonor...)
Snares (Ludwig, Yamaha, Sonor, Premier, ...)
Cymbals (Bosphorus, Sabian, Paiste, ...)
Basses (P's, J's, hollow, flats, rounds, tape wounds, ...)
Guitars (LP's, Strat's, Tele's, ES, special builds, ...)
Amps, Pedals (oh, so many pedals), etc.
ca. 1905 Viennese Concert Pianino (Josef Holkup)
70's Rippen Pianino, Double Bass
Synths
Vintage Tenor Saxophone
misc. Percussion instruments
fancy DIY stuff
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Vintage Drums (Ludwig, Premier, Rogers, Pearl, Sonor...)
Snares (Ludwig, Yamaha, Sonor, Premier, ...)
Cymbals (Bosphorus, Sabian, Paiste, ...)
Basses (P's, J's, hollow, flats, rounds, tape wounds, ...)
Guitars (LP's, Strat's, Tele's, ES, special builds, ...)
Amps, Pedals (oh, so many pedals), etc.
ca. 1905 Viennese Concert Pianino (Josef Holkup)
70's Rippen Pianino, Double Bass
Synths
Vintage Tenor Saxophone
misc. Percussion instruments
fancy DIY stuff
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Miscellaneous:
UAD Plugins, Waves Plugins, Soundtoys, etc...
Universal Audio UAD-2 Octo Satellite DSP
Skipping Rope
Frisbee
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UAD Plugins, Waves Plugins, Soundtoys, etc...
Universal Audio UAD-2 Octo Satellite DSP
Skipping Rope
Frisbee
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