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Post by gevermil on Jun 7, 2021 21:54:32 GMT -6
Hello ,
I'm taking a break - lets say , from recording myself . Besides the big studios in Chicago what are some lesser known gems in the Chicago Milwaukee Madison arc ? Guys that can do a good rock record . Im looking for some one with a good tracking scenario
Any one stand out ?
Thanks
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Post by gouge on Jun 8, 2021 2:24:46 GMT -6
Electrical Audio
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Post by gevermil on Jun 8, 2021 8:12:20 GMT -6
doesnt get much bigger than that
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Post by EmRR on Jun 8, 2021 9:11:24 GMT -6
National Recording is in Milwaukee
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Post by Bender on Jun 8, 2021 10:15:40 GMT -6
In Chicago, besides electrical already mentioned, I'd go with Shirk Studios in Noble Square, or Gravity in Wicker Park
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Post by drumsound on Jun 8, 2021 11:25:30 GMT -6
Add Narwal to your list. Brian Deck has been making great records in Chicago since the 90s. Consider Rax Trax as well. I recorded there when it was still Soundworks and they had just started building out the live room.
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Post by phdamage on Jun 8, 2021 11:54:19 GMT -6
Howl Street Recordings! Shane is an amazing engineer, drummer and human! I even flew him out this way to help track my last band's LP. hell, you can use him at Electrical to track also if you wanna get that huge B room sound for less $$ www.howlstreetrecordings.com/ |
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Post by gouge on Jun 8, 2021 15:16:18 GMT -6
doesnt get much bigger than that Nope it doesnt but their analogue rock pedigree is world class, the studios acoustics are world class and you can cut an album for $1200 which is less than the cost of a semi decent mic. |
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Post by ericn on Jun 8, 2021 16:10:44 GMT -6
Madison, first that come to mind, Audio for the Arts, nice piano nice room, not all that gear intensive but Buzz can pretty much handle anything. DNA Audio Labs, Brian started out at Smart.
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Post by gevermil on Jun 9, 2021 8:28:08 GMT -6
National Recording looks cool , super vintage .
Ive talked to Shirk , really good guy . The Howl street drum room trees are awesome .
Ercin , do you know who/what Mike Zirkle is up to ? Used to engineer at smart way back ...
Thanks Everyone .
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Post by ericn on Jun 9, 2021 8:47:31 GMT -6
National Recording looks cool , super vintage . Ive talked to Shirk , really good guy . The Howl street drum room trees are awesome . Ercin , do you know who/what Mike Zirkle is up to ? Used to engineer at smart way back ... Thanks Everyone . Which Mike Zirkel? OK I’ll assume the AE with an album named after him ( shouldn’t every album be named after the AE) not the burn nurse 😁 I think my wedding was one of the first time they were in the same room. I’m not sure how much work Mike is doing these days, I left him a voicemail and I’ll probably PM you when I hear back. |
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Post by Ward on Jun 9, 2021 8:52:18 GMT -6
Hello , I'm taking a break - lets say , from recording myself . Besides the big studios in Chicago what are some lesser known gems in the Chicago Milwaukee Madison arc ? Guys that can do a good rock record . Im looking for some one with a good tracking scenario Any one stand out ? Thanks What a refreshing post!! Someone without the attitude ‘I can do everything now please tell me how to do it, YouTube ‘. Actually many of us here know our limitations. I’m always impressed when anyone is that forthright. |
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Post by sirthought on Jun 9, 2021 9:06:22 GMT -6
If you're willing to trek as far as Detroit I'd talk to Chris Koltay at highbiasrecordings.com/He's worked with all kinds of artists, but has worked with some impressive rock bands. |
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