MUSIC PROJECTS
Studio Apparatus is not like a conventional recording studio. We are involved in a lot of different music projects - from producing and engineering complete albums, to artist production and synthesizer or vocal recordings. Check out our services page for all the things we love to do.
Being musicians ourselves we know the drill with writing music, recording and performing, so we'll be able to help you out with all of that.
ALBUM/EP RECORDINGS
A full album or an EP is like a story and recording it means you need to think about your own story and how to tell it. When I think about the story behind a recording David Bowie immediately pops to mind. That man could bring a whole new tale to the table with each new album, including the change in image, performance and his appearance. My challenging but exciting job is to help you transforming your songs into much more than just a recording, by guarding the chosen framework: sound, vibe, genre, release platforms, etcetera.
Below you can find some of the projects I've been working on as a producer, recording engineer and/or mixing engineer.
Wordbites - Strooilicht
Erwin Tuijl
Composition // Recording // Production // Mixing
Wessel Oltheten
Mastering
LIJO - Pleasures of Self Deception
Erwin Tuijl
Recording // Production
Wessel Oltheten
Mixing // Mastering
Philip Xander - Prelude
Erwin Tuijl
Recording // Production // Mixing
Wessel Oltheten
Mastering
Pocket Knife Army - 1786
Erwin Tuijl
Production // Recording
Wessel Oltheten
Mixing // Mastering
Jaipur Junction
Erwin Tuijl
Audio recording // Mixing
Alex Geurink
Mastering
Pocket Knife Army: single 'Over and done'
Erwin Tuijl
Audio recording // Mixing // Mastering
SYNTHS & KEYS
My love for synthesizers and keys has grown very strong over the years and as a result of that my synth and keys collection has expanded. From vintage gear to newer models and even a synth of my own design (Majella Implexus).
So if you need a gritty bass line I could fetch my Korg MS10 for you to play it on your next track. Maybe you'd like to add a bit more warmth to your production with my Korg Polysix, or you're aiming for icy sounds from the DSI Poly Evolver. You could send me your midi files so I can record the synths for you, but If you'd rather have me playing it for you, that's also possible. In some cases you might even want to come down to the studio and record it yourself. Great! Just let me know what you're looking for.
Jyoti Verhoeff - The Sky of You
Erwin Tuijl
Synth recording
GEAR
As I've said before, Studio Apparatus is not like a traditional recording studio, so please don't expect us to have all the same equipment like Wisseloord or Abbey Road, ready for you to sound like your favourite artist. It's not all about the gear in Studio Apparatus, it is about how we are going to use it in a creative and authentic way that suits your music best.
GEAR
KEYS / SYNTHESIZERS
Feurich acoustic uppright piano made in 1916 in excellent condition
Fender Rhodes
Vermona PerFourmer mk2
Korg MS10
Korg MS20
Korg Polysix
Korg MS2000
Korg Minilogue
Microkorg
Therevox ET4.2
Elektron Analog RYTM mk1
Roland TR8S
DSI Poly Evolver
DSI Mono Evolver
Yamaha DX7
SIEL Orchestra
Eurorack modular - Buchla inspired
Indian Harmonium
Organetta
RECORDING GEAR
Soundtracs Solitaire 32 channel mixing desk
RME Madiface Pro
Antelope Orion 32 Channel ADDA converter
Otari MTR90 mk2 24 Channel tape recorder
Focal Trio 6BE monitors
2 x AML 1073 Preamps
Revox A77 2-track tape recorder
MICROPHONES
Mojave MA1000 (tube mic)
2x Austrian Audio OC818
2x Oktava mk012
OUTBOARD / MISCELLANEOUS
Sherman Filterbank
Korg SE500 Tape Delay
Vermona VSR 3.2 Spring Reverb
WA76 Compressor (1176 style compressor)
DBX166 Stereo Compressor/Gate
Fender Musicmaster Bass Amp
Fender Mustang 1966
Various guitar pedals ie Delays, Overdrives etc.