DennisCalvin on SoundBetter

I love to get the most out of your project. But ! Without losing its soul. I`m a purist. In Recording and Mixing , I try to get the most out of the Song / Project , without bringing to much taste of mine into it, so I could keep the original idea of the Artist, but adding or bringing up its strength ! Peace and Love Dennis Calvin

I`m an Recording Studio owner (Electric Soul Studios est.2011) a Recording / Mixing and Mastering Artist and Music Producer. Also I'm an active musician , playing Guitar, Bass and Drums , Singing & writing my own Music. My Band is called Earthgaze. Its an Alternative Rock music Project.

Mixing/Recording GEAR: API 2500+, Solid State Logic The Bus+, Solid State Logic G Bus Compressor - IGS Audio Tubecore Vari Mu Mastering Compressor , DBX 166 Dual Mono Compressor, Neve - Heritage Audio - Warm Audio - SSL and SPL Pre Amps.

Some Guitar Amps and Cabs , Bass Amps and Cabs, Drumset, Cymbals, Some cool Snare Drums etc are also always ready to be used in my studio for recording.

Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.

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by Maxus Juli
Hi guys,
We are Maxus Juli, a pop Band, and we are recording our Songs in the electric soul Studios. Dennis is a very good and creative producer, with good Equipment.
So, we appreciate recording our Songs with him in his Studio!

Interview with DennisCalvin

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: A good punchy, warm & silky tube-sound
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: I don't know , sometimes im not very patient , but that depends on so many factors hahaha !
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: SSL G-4000 E - Gretsch Catalina Club Drumset - Mesa Boogie Mark 5 - Hopf Saturn Guitar - Höfner Bass
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Foo Fighters and Led Zeppelin I like the music and artists ! They have a very nice sound !
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Don`t sit to long on a mix. Usually it should be finished in 3 to 5 hours.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: A good Fantasy - a very musical background (I am an active artist too, writing my own music with my band Earthgaze) I play Guitar , Bass and Drums. I am a Singer and Songwriter. So I have quite a lot experience of how it is to be an artist, to rehearse , to perform etc. Thats very important to understand the clients wishes and visions
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: . I try to figure out its strength.. Its emotional message
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Depends on the work to do. Recording for example is a complex process , first I meet my clients , listening to them in Rehearsal (if possible) So I could get an Idea , what sound they need , what mics in need to use etc ! Mixing: Listening to the clients Roughmix, to get an Idea , to understand the clients vision ! Then I start with the project, I guess after 30 minutes , i have a basic set up for each track, then after typically 3-5 hours the first version of the Song is finished !
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Soundcraft Sapphyre 36 Channel Analogue Console. Solid State Logic G-Bus Compressor IGS Audio Tubecore Vari Mu Mastering Compressor DBX 166 Dual Mono Compressor Soundcraft Sapphyre PreAmps Neve , SSL , Heritage Audio , Warm Audio PreAmps Steinberg Cubase 10 Pro with Waves Bundles
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Warren Huart , Butch Vig , Dave Grohl , John Lennon , Paul McCartney
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: It was a Band from Sweden , we created a vintage Sound. used only vintage equipment. Only 5 Mics for the Drums etc. It was a very nice project. We've worked for 13 Days on it. I loved it. I was the creative producer and recording engineer.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: An Alternative Rock Band
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: not yet
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both , both have their special attributes. I guess a mixture is the ideal of both worlds
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The creativeness , you hear what you've done !
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Do you have autotune , yes , sad but true
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What kind of artist are you ? Do you want to be a professional ?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Be sure what you want from me, if you want to record with me , be prepared , work own your tracks in the rehearsal room with your bandmates. being prepared is essential for a good recording. If you want a good mix from me , give me an Idea with a rough mix !
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: 15 years now
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Puristic / Artistic
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Rock / Alternative Rock / Indie
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Recording Rock / Alternative Bands in my own Studio (Electric Soul Studios). Mixing / Mastering Rock / Alternative Bands Being a creative Producer