3Gs Got the Demons Runnin’

3Gs came to me a while back looking for some beats.

I hooked up the beats he liked and now he is back to track.

3G is recording his new tracks here at GMG.

GMG is Mobile!

Yes, we are mobile.

Actually, we have been mobile, but I’ve been too busy to post about it.

Here I am with Lou getting ready to record some guitar.

Facial hair is important when capturing massive guitar tone.

He wanted to do solo guitar renditions of some songs for church.

This is one of the configurations that worked well.

All we needed was some space, and his garage was perfect.

The garage provided a smooth and natural reverberation.

Lou felt very comfortable and recorded his tracks in one or two takes. I remember him telling me it was easier than he thought it would be.

Some clients prefer recording at home. No Problem, I can do it.

Free hour when you book before August 21st

Songwriters: Get a different perspective of your songs.

Wouldn’t you love to listen to your songs and ideas while driving to work? Review the set you plan to perform at your next gig.

Three hours is the perfect amount of time to record songs ideals and jam sessions.

Hear your ideas after the dust has settled. Being able to listen to your songs with fresh ears is a valuable song writing tool

Let me say it one more time. Book a two hour session before August 21st and I will give you an extra hour free.

More time is good!

Engineer + Perform= Good Perspective

A Gift for his Wife

It’s been a busy month, but I was able to help a client record and complete a CD for his wife. He loves his wife so much he decided to record his vocals over some of their favorite songs.

He brought his favorite Karaoke CDs and we recorded. I was able to go online to get lyrics we didn’t have and he was well prepared so sessions went smoothly.

His wife is going to love the CD

Yumina’s Demo Session

Yumina is working on a Demo CD and she decided to come to GMG.

Good choice!

Yumina came in to record her vocals for “A Whole New World”,

the hit single from the 1992 movie Aladdin. (Composed by Alan Menken with lyrics by Tim Rice.)

We should be seeing more of Yumina at the studio soon.

Dates to see Yumina:

Studio Singers Tour
Thursday, April 17th, 2008 through Sunday, April 20th, 2008.

Spring Concerts
Friday, May 9th, 2008.
7:30pm
Long Beach City College Auditorium

Saturday, May 10th, 2008.
7:30pm
Long Beach City College Auditorium

$20 Dollar Discount

Book a 2 hour recording session between March 26nd and April 13th,

bring in one of these four fliers,

and receive $20 off the session.

Grab one or print these to get a discount!

Record and rehears almost anytime.

GMG Recording Studio is available for recording and or rehearsals late at night, early in the morning and that time in between.

Our location on 7th and Cherry allows us to offers hours that extend past the normal business hours of the music store.

Call to book a LOUD late night rehearsal session or a chill recording session.

Angels sent us DAYO…

and DAYO brought the metaphysical sounds and music to inspire them.

met·a·phys·i·cal - [met-uh-fiz-i-kuhl] – adjective

1.	pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics.

2.	Philosophy. a. concerned with abstract thought or subjects, as existence, causality, or truth. b. concerned with first principles and ultimate grounds, as being, time, or substance.

3.	highly abstract, subtle, or abstruse.

4.	designating or pertaining to the poetry of an early group of 17th-century English poets, notably John Donne, whose characteristic style is highly intellectual and philosophical and features intensive use of ingenious conceits and turns of wit.

5.	Archaic. imaginary or fanciful.

Manley Dual Mono Mic Pre

This unit is painstakingly hand wired using silver solder and audiophile-grade componentry by Manley Labs. Double shielded custom-built power transformers and custom-built high capacity reservoir capacitors are used for the power supply.

40 to 50 dBs of gain are selectable in precise 2.5dB steps by varying the amount of overall negative feedback on the GAIN switch. This is a very interesting feature indeed, allowing us to change the slew rate, placement, and tonal balance of the sound from mellow and “tubey-er” through to faster, punchier and more aggressive.

The front panel has a volume knob, phantom power switch, phase reverse switch, and a 1/4″ DIRECT INPUT for each pre, and the one gain switch for both pre-amps. Simple controls mean minimal circuitry and a clean sound.

It’s a great piece of equipment to work with.