Producing

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SURYA SUMANTARA

Surya Sumantara writes:

My ethos is that whatever needs to be done, should be done. If it needs to be tracked live, if it needs editing, if we need to abseil into a cave to record that oh-so-sought-after drum sound, so be it. I love recordings with an edge; while clean has its place, I favour productions that are raw, ragged, yet still defined. And I also love doing things live.

I started at Alchemix in 2009, at first doing demos and acoustic sessions. I was fortunate enough to undertake an internship at The Brain Studios in Surry Hills, Sydney in June 2009. Here I learned a lot from producer Clayton Segelov, watching how he runs sessions and getting involved. The bulk of my work in Brisbane is done at Alchemix as an in-house engineer, though I also do a lot of live recording.

Here are three tracks that I produced in 2011.

Made up my mind by Surya Sumantara

Melanie by Surya Sumantara

StarMaker-Dos Hell by Surya Productions  

The track StarMaker was part of a 12-track Album that was tracked in 10 hours.

What I am currently listening to: Mastodon, Rush, Illy, The Strokes, The Jingle Cats' version of "Last Resort", originally by Papa Roach, The Devin Townsend Project, Henry Rollins, Queens of the Stone Age

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MARLY LUSKE

Marly Luske writes:

Well, my style of production is quite random these days. Although in the past i have had rules and prescribed ways of doing things, these days, apart from quality time management, i like to really free up the creative procedure and rely more on the moment. Trying simple techniques in many different ways until one clicks, is where its at.

Love working with passionate musicians who love to experiment with ideas and parts, without getting to serious or rigid. I'll make sure the final product does hit the spot in today's audio climate, which will allow it to surface and have its chance on the gravy train.

Digital Harshness. Analogue Warmth. Mistakes and rough edits. Everything goes during tracking. Simple decisions during final mix down will help translate the vital parts. Tracking long sessions, 5 to 24hrs.... Mixing short sessions, 1 to 4hrs ... .

Sound Engineer / Mixing Engineer / Mastering Engineer / Music Producer / marlyluske.com

What I'm currently listening to: Wisp, 13&God, Deerhunter, Venetian Snares, Wilco, Tortoise, Aphex Twin, Tame Impala, Wagon Christ, The Tuss, Secret Chiefs 3, Ras G, Radiohead, Mike Slott, MGMT, Jodey Kendrick, Hudson Mohawke, Department of Eagles, Gotan Project, Gak, Fleet Foxes, Desmond Cheese, Broadcast, Bright Eyes, Bogdan Raczynski, Boards of Canada, Bibio, the Beastie Boys, Autechre, Ariel Pink, Anja Garbarek, Ceephax, Joanna Newsom, Squarepusher and Siriusmo blah blah blah

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JAKE MILLER

Jake Miller writes:

I prefer a clean and organized approach to production and working on music that I enjoy listening to - I find this way things happen naturally. I listen to a lot of different kinds of music and enjoy working with musicians who know what they want at the same time as being open to experimentation and trying new things with their songs. I tend to push for good performances before anything else - however I'm also a gear fanatic… studio gear, guitar gear, Synths, drums, plug-ins etc.

I have been working in studios in some capacity since 2008, starting out as an assistant to the Alchemix in-house engineers at the time. I spent part of 2010 working at Sing Sing Studios in Melbourne under Forrester Savell and have had the pleasure of learning a lot from observing how he operates in a studio. Since then I have relocated to Brisbane and I am working mostly out of Alchemix, this time as an in-house engineer.

Here are two recordings released in 2011 that I engineered, mixed and produced - both tracks were also mastered by Marly Lüske:

Cold and Need - Cover Their Eyes by jakeamiller

Magic Spells - Empress and Chariot by jakeamiller

What I'm currently listening to (in no particular order): Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders, James Blake, Jeff Buckley, The Killers, The Klaxons, Mew, Nirvana, Pivot/PVT, Radiohead, Skinny Jean, Slowdive, Thom Yorke, Aphex Twin, Autolux, Coldplay (early work), The Drones, Midlake, Millionaire, Muse (early work), Rage Against the Machine, Sarah Blasko, Seekae, Sufjan Stevens, Broadcast &The Cairos.

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PRODUCING EXPLAINED

With the right pre-production and producing skills, your songs are potentially going to be heard by lots of people.

Bands, solo artists, all genres. We are open minded enough to either aim for an organic style recording, or an entirely conceptualized working ethic, which is focused on attracting your target market. With a variety of Music Producers calling Alchemix home, we can help you choose the right engineer or producer to work with.

Production takes planning and positive action. If you choose one of our producers to take care of your next release, we will make sure you have a full understanding of our plans for production and a honest idea of how the final product will sound and feel like before you get started. Being aware of the process allows you to focus more on your creative side, rather then stressing about how things are moving along. At the same time, final results completely depend on your passion for laying down the right performances. If the songs and performances don't cut it, even the most lateral of producing skills won't help cure the release.

Like most of you would know, it comes down to the right song choices, great performance energy during tracking and careful planning when choosing the style and flavor of your final mix. In other words, communicate with your engineer or producer, work on your goals and get the job done. After all, it is a team effort at the end of the day.

On top of tracking and mixing, we can provide audio mastering, cd or vinyl duplication, poster printing and recommendations for digital distribution. Please visit our FAQs page for answers to many other questions, and production related articles.

ANDREW MCLELLAN

Andrew McLellan writes:

Brain-curdled spits of inspiration swimming in analogue abuses: a resultant less-than-mediocre spirit. Avant-garde studio accidents, experimental latrines and a blind hail of the glorious mistake.

Live takes or accumulated compositions, separate and mixed runs, crude spills, lush noise, challenges to the appropriate and deliberated mismatching. These tenets engender an inspired capture of a project's momentum, tease out the inspired moment in the tracking environment and skewer a much more confident, original sound.

I have been producer for peculiar projects at Alchemix since becoming involved with its monthly Disembraining Machine events - a showcase of Brisbane's creative underground scene of which I play an eager part. My artistic license spans performative noise ensembles, self-built instrumentation, field recordings and a perturbed punk ethos. My growing list of productions range from the perverse in post-punk pop-dub to re-worked Norwegian black metal hazards. There's a lot in-between.

Knee Chin - Melting Upwards by Aphonic Euphoric Research

Stag - Pop Song by Aphonic Euphoric Research 

What I am currently listening to: Cabaret Voltaire, This Heat, Public Image Ltd., The Fall, The Raincoats, The Stooges, Brian Eno, The Pop Group, Bauhaus, Throbbing Gristle, Butthole Surfers, Devo, Billy Bao, Einstürzende Neubauten, DAF, Suicide, Swans, Spaceman 3, Husker Du, Hawkwind, Can, Neu!, Ammon Dull I, Burzum, Iannis Xenakis, Glenn Branca, Györgi Ligeti, Krzysztof Penderecki, AMM, Pharaoh Sanders, Alice Coltrane, The Dirty Three, Joy Division, 1950's exotica i.e. Arthur Lyman, Yma Sumac.

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JOSH TRAVERS

Josh Travers writes:

These days I find myself heading more in the commercial direction, particularly focusing on modern radio pop, rock and hip-hop. I like to aim for a pristine, polished sound whilst maintaining as much dynamics & excitement in the performance as possible; ultimately providing a track that's radio ready & stands out from the rest, full of character.

I'm also lucky enough to have recently spent the summer living & working in New York City and enjoy working with artists who are looking to bring a fresh sound with their own flavour to the airwaves.

I love what I do and will strive to work with you in really developing & bringing out the maximum potential of your project in the recording studio.

Song Writer / Music Producer / Mixing Engineer / Recording Engineer - joshtravers.com

A track i recently engineered, mixed, co-wrote & produced. Mastered by Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound, New York

ALLY MARKS - Into The Light by Josh Travers

Some more examples of my work below:

NATHAN DALE - The Best Of Me by Josh Travers

HEY DENISE - Where Is Your Heart by Josh Travers

What I'm currently listening to: Jessica Mauboy, Katy Perry, Colbie Caillat, Wynter Gordon, Adele, Meiko, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Britney Spears, Michael Jackson, Miike Snow, Taylor Swift, Foo Fighters, Justin Timberlake, Paramore, Black Eyed Peas, Jessie J, Foals

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BRENDAN COX

Brendan Cox writes:

I like to get as involved as I can with a project. Big on pre-production and lengthy discussions with the artists to make sure we're working towards the same goal. I don't prescribe to a particular style of production as such. I have my own tastes and a general work flow, but am always keen to explore new territory. I like to get involved with the musical aspect of things as much as I do the technical/engineering side and can help with arrangements and song development if needed - I find a third-party perspective is often helpful.

I've been an in-house engineer at Alchemix for the past year and a half and have worked on a number of projects covering a range of styles. I've also done freelance work around other studios in Brisbane over the past few years. Last year I graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium with a Bachelor of Music Technology and am currently finishing up an honours degree in the same field.

These are two tracks from a couple of EPS I worked on last year. Both were produced, engineered and mixed by me."

Le Suits - Norse Code by Brendan Cox

Rise Over Run - Let Go by Brendan Cox  

What I'm currently listening to: Radiohead, Karnivool, Russian Circles, Pink Floyd, Cinematic Orchestra, Mutemath, Bonobo, Isis, Minus the Bear, Ratatat, Meshuggah, Led Zeppelin, Death Cab for Cutie...

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ANDREW NOLAN

Andrew Nolan writes:

My approach to recording is to make the artist/band feel as comfortable as possible. This ensures that they have the best possible environment to get creative and in the vibe so we can capture that creativity with the best possible takes. My sessions are always fun and easy going, but I also move at a pretty quick pace whilst maintaining the flow of work towards making a great sounding product. I strive to be able to give the talent what they need to get the best out of their performance. I love a challenge and love pushing everyone to their full potential. Preparation is also a key factor!

My musical palette is fairly broad, but I always find myself coming back to heavier styles of music. I love working on heavy/aggressive styles of music, but I do love working on other genres and bringing strange and obscure flavours to them. Capturing raw music is what I love doing. It is so honest and pure. If a session needs to have the polished touch to it I am all about that. My favourite sessions have been whilst working creatively with the artists, bouncing ideas back and forth and just having fun with it. I am very open to all suggestions, there is no such thing as a bad idea or question in my book.

I have been lucky enough to work with some very talented musicians in my time at Alchemix Studios. At the top of the list would be Ian Gillan from Deep Purple.

** Player up sooooooon **

What I'm currently listening to: Black Light Burns, In Flames, Repeater, Fear and the Nervous System, TesseracT, Limp Bizkit, Opeth, Periphery, I Wrestled a Bear Once, NIN, Karnivool, The Living End, Coheed and Cambria, Trivium, The Devin Townsend Project, Vinterriket, The Dillinger Escape Plan, E.S. Posthumus, Eluveitie, Korn, Rammstein, Muse, Stone Sour, Machine Head, Sevendust oh my god I could go on forever!

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