I know there are lots of options out there so here are some reasons to record with me…

I’ve recorded lots of artists over the past 15 years, so here are the highlights. In 2005 I got my first big break recording Dave Couse’s second album “The World Should Know” in a house in Red Hills, Cavan. A few years later I recorded North Atlantic Oscillation’s debut album “Grappling Hooks”. I went on to work on two more albums with them. I’ve also recorded Briana Corrigan (The Beautiful South), Fiach Moriarty, Tell No Foxx, Hybrasil… the list goes on!

As for successes – the Couse album was nominated for two Meteor Awards the following year, and North Atlantic Oscillation got signed to Kscope Records in London on the back of their debut. I’ve had my work playlisted on RTÉ Radio 1, 2FM, BBC Radio 6, as well as regional stations too numerous to mention. Bands have also done publishing deals on the back of music I’ve worked on (Tell No Foxx, North Atlantic Oscillation, Damien Walsh). So yeah, good things tend to happen for the kids I get to work with 🙂

• I have my own recording studio, and my own separate mixing/production suite. There are a few advantages to this. It’s a good idea not to mix where you record, to get a fresh perspective on your sounds. It’s also great to have a studio dedicated to electronic production, as the needs of a recording studio and production studio are different.
• I designed Bay Studio myself, so I know it intimately and can use it to create any sound we can imagine. When you use it you just pay my costs.
• As a musician I always work toward getting you the best creative result. Much of this comes down to thinking like an artist instead of an engineer, and helping you have a fun creative experience in a fully functioning, inspiring environment. I also have lots of tricks and techniques for helping you get the best performance when singing or playing in the studio.
• I can talk music theory with you which is a great advantage in working out harmonies, key changes, song structure.
• I’m comfortable working in any studio, on any software, but I do recommend we work in my studios where possible as they are better value and I maintain them myself.
• If we need other studios I have worked in many around the country and in the UK, and am happy to move between studios.
• I’ve played guitar for 25 years so I can offer a wealth of knowledge and advice on recording technique, as well as offering the use of my extensive guitar, amp and effects collection
• I’m an expert on Ableton Live, all the big Native Instruments programs, and in particular Maschine, so we can do amazing things in the electronic music world.