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Diamond
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Welcome to the new state-of-the-art recording studio in Mission Viejo, Calif. According to the studio owner AJ: "Lot of great artists live or like coming to Orange. Now, you have a nice studio to come home to." Fortunately it was AJ's good sense in business that facilitated his desire to create a world-class studio. "I think all musicians have similar needs when it comes to making a record. Feeling safe and inspired in a room that doesn't cost a fortune are good reasons why Daimond Sound is an attractive choice for artists and producers who want the best for less," says AJ. A musician and writer himself, AJ has visited and worked at many great studios in Hollywood and Burbank over the past two decades. "Frequenting these rooms has taught me a great deal about what good rooms should sound or looks like," says AJ.
In addition to mixing and over dubbing, the studio is designed to accommodate and is nicely equipped to handle tracking, editing, and remixing in stereo and 5.1 surround sound. Additionally, variety of recording formats -Analogue and Digital with Pro Tools HD-Accel, Studer A827 are available. Musical instruments on the premises include: guitars (Jackson, Gibson Les Paul, Fender and Ovation both electric and acoustic and midi guitars) and some keys including a Korg keyboard and DW Drums and Fender Jazz bass.
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 Diana Gone Wrong Mixed at Diamond Sound for her upcoming release According to the owner, selecting the outboard gear package was the next logical step. "I picked 2-3 top mixers I knew and asked about their wish list, then we stocked the room accordingly," adds AJ. In order to
get the room online and working smoothly, mixer/engineer Ralph Sutton
(Stevie Wonder, Prince) was brought on board to help streamline
the process. According to Sutton who's mixing tracks for one of
his productions, the room should satisfy the mixing needs of most
good engineers today. Sutton has worked
with a diverse and impressive list of recording artists and musical
styles, ranging from Motown to Rock. Sutton's illustrious career
spans almost three decades and includes sessions with Lionel Ritchie,
Prince, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston
and Motley Crue. Diana
Gone Wrong, the 18 year- old singer who plays kick-ass electric
guitar was recently in the studio with producer Mike Balboa who
mixed the tracks for Wrong at Diamond Sound. "I always wanted to build a studio that artists could come and feel right at home. Combining the World's best gear and know-how in a pleasant environment at Diamond Sound should do just that. We're open arms and looking forward to hosting some great sessions in the coming months," says AJ. For out of town
guests, the attractive residential space offers a fully furnished
bedroom with a private bath. A perfect over-night-stay for artists
or producers/mixers from Los Angeles or visitors from neighboring
states or countries who want a real taste of California recording.
Those of you who need to disconnect and focus on the creative side
of music or seek privacy, you'll find Diamond Sound a nice destination.
Have your own private lake and enjoy the nearby restaurants and
hotels -- a short drive or boat ride away! |
