Matthew Donovan
I have been working professionally in the music industry for 20 years as an Artist Producer and Engineer. During my time in the industry I have been signed as a writer to several labels and had major publishing deals. Drawing on my experience as a musician and writer I naturally got into Production and Engineering and have had the opportunity to work in both large and small studios across the globe on many projects. I have worked on a variety of musical genres from classical to dance and most other types in between and draw on this experience when working with new acts. As the industry has changed over the years I have embraced many modern technologies such as the Sampler and Digital Audio Workstations. Sometimes though a need for vintage gear and older style production techniques maybe required and I am also adept in these too. Something I find very important when starting any new project is to try and get a true understanding of what the Clients visions are for their project. Spending this time at the start of a project or session can help everything run much more smoothly and greatly enhance the working atmosphere.
Check out the Music page to give a taster of works I have done
Check out the Music page to give a taster of works I have done
Services
Music Production
Recording
Mastering
Mobile Recording
Apple Mac Computer system setting up
ReMixing
OverDubbing
Editing
Cd Compiling
Tuition
Programming
Sound Design
Voice Overs
Music to picture
Audio restoration
Cassette Tape / Dat / Vinyl transfer
Podcast Radio Recording & Production
Studio Builds
Recording
Mastering
Mobile Recording
Apple Mac Computer system setting up
ReMixing
OverDubbing
Editing
Cd Compiling
Tuition
Programming
Sound Design
Voice Overs
Music to picture
Audio restoration
Cassette Tape / Dat / Vinyl transfer
Podcast Radio Recording & Production
Studio Builds
How it Works
Firstly contact me either by email or phone if I am busy I will get in touch as soon as possible
Before embarking on any projects it is vital to meet up and discuss any requirements and establish what are the goals for a given project. On larger projects there maybe other studios and kit hire involved so booking these has to be taken into consideration. Times dates and deposits as well as kit hire costs will be settled before any work in commenced this helps everything run smoothly.
Before embarking on any projects it is vital to meet up and discuss any requirements and establish what are the goals for a given project. On larger projects there maybe other studios and kit hire involved so booking these has to be taken into consideration. Times dates and deposits as well as kit hire costs will be settled before any work in commenced this helps everything run smoothly.
Mixing Writing Room
Computer & Software
Mac Pro 8 core 2.66ghz 8GB Ram
MacBook Core 2 Duo for location work
Dual 20" LCD Displays
Steingberg MR816x ADDA
Applications ( DAW )
Steinberg Cubase 6
Logic 9
Celomony melodyne
ProTools 9
DSP Processing & Plug Ins
SSL Duende
Acustica Nebula 3 Pro and 3rd party libarys
Waves / URS /Sonnox / Softube & Many more
NHT MONITORS
Mac Pro 8 core 2.66ghz 8GB Ram
MacBook Core 2 Duo for location work
Dual 20" LCD Displays
Steingberg MR816x ADDA
Applications ( DAW )
Steinberg Cubase 6
Logic 9
Celomony melodyne
ProTools 9
DSP Processing & Plug Ins
SSL Duende
Acustica Nebula 3 Pro and 3rd party libarys
Waves / URS /Sonnox / Softube & Many more
NHT MONITORS
Outboard
VestaFire RV1 Vintage Spring reverb
Sony MU201 MultiFx
2 BBC Clyde Boradcast Console Stereo Channel strips with eq
BBC AM Equalizer 6 channels ( pultec vibe )
2 BBC Glensound GS660 Optical Compressors
Revox B77mkII Stereo Tape Machine 15 ips
Adiitional
Lots of guitars and toys
Oberheim Matrix 1000
Korg EX 800
MFOS Soundlab VCO mono synth
lavazza Coffee ( Essential! )
VestaFire RV1 Vintage Spring reverb
Sony MU201 MultiFx
2 BBC Clyde Boradcast Console Stereo Channel strips with eq
BBC AM Equalizer 6 channels ( pultec vibe )
2 BBC Glensound GS660 Optical Compressors
Revox B77mkII Stereo Tape Machine 15 ips
Adiitional
Lots of guitars and toys
Oberheim Matrix 1000
Korg EX 800
MFOS Soundlab VCO mono synth
lavazza Coffee ( Essential! )
I also have access to a large very well equipped recording facility with a superb live room in Easton
Prices
Mix Writing Room rates Including me engineering and programming
Daily rate £20 per hour Minimum 4 hours
Weekly rate £15.00 per hour
Live Engineering
£15 per hour + expenses
PRODUCER RATES
Rates vary depending on the project contact me for further info
For longer bookings please call for deals