Ep 59: Mella Dee and the joy of presets

With their fourth album, Volcano, out now,  J Lloyd, one-half of the beloved UK production duo Jungle, takes us from early beginnings recording Foley on his family PC, through to his first treasured synth. Along the way, hear a revelation about the horn sound on Busy Earnin’, which plug-in was his secret weapon in the band’s early days, and which beloved producer he’d reproduce as an animatronic simulacrum. 

LINKS (SPOILERS BELOW)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuihPTzv4FY

https://www.waves.com/plugins/maserati-grp

https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/16-inch

https://shop.funky-junk.com/shop/recording/mixers/consoles/ssl-4000-g-series-recording-console/

http://www.valentinerecordingstudios.com/#historic-studios-1

https://www.micandmod.com/neumann-u47-the-neumanns-king-analyse-microphone/

https://reverb.com/item/5302085-vintage-magnasync-tube-preamp

https://reverb.com/item/68104922-magnasync-g-963-tube-mixer

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toe_Rag_Studios

https://www.uaudio.com/blog/100-percent-ua-610-console/

https://soundcity.la/

https://www.hofner.com/en/guitars-basses

https://www.gibson.com/en-US/Collection/bass-thunderbird

https://atc.audio/professional/loudspeakers/scm25a-pro-mk2/

https://atc.audio/professional/loudspeakers/scm45a-pro/

https://atc.audio/professional/loudspeakers/scm300asl-pro/

https://www.neumann.com/en-en/products/monitors/kh-310-a/

https://www.vintagesynth.com/sci/p10.php

https://teenage.engineering/store/op-1-field/

https://www.tropicalfishvintage.com/blog/2017/6/21/the-wurlitzer-206-student-model-explained

https://www.junglejunglejungle.com/products/volcano-digital-jun

In the final episode of Season 5, we welcome Canadian producer, songwriter, DJ and vocalist Jessy Lanza. With two records of nostalgic-sounding electronic music already released on Hyperdub and a third on the way, we find out which vintage effects unit helps her get that distinctive sound, how she nearly had a beloved synth lost by an airline, and which song Will Smith has completely ruined for her forever.

Season 5 is sponsored by Audient: audient.com

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

https://www.instagram.com/jessy.lanza/?hl=en

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpLbvSB8GkY&ab_channel=KEXP

https://www.instagram.com/pearsonsound/?hl=en

https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/mac-studio

https://engineering.stackexchange.com/questions/26710/if-gold-is-a-worse-electrical-conductor-than-silver-and-copper-why-are-gold-pla

https://www.rme-audio.de/fireface-ufx-3.html

https://www.behringer.com/product.html?modelCode=P0AWN

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodes_piano

https://rhodesmusic.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6uysIQp4Lg&ab_channel=FenderRhodesStory

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtMHsNhQBvI&ab_channel=StrutRecords

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNQCZwol3Ec&ab_channel=Amblin

https://www.sequential.com/product/prophet-5/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywrUdtk1JY0&ab_channel=BlueBambooMusic

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akiko_Yano

https://www.eventideaudio.com/rackmount/h3000/

https://www.eventideaudio.com/rackmount/h9000/

https://www.instagram.com/jeremy_greenspan/?hl=en

https://www.akaipro.com/mpc2000xl

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DJ_Rashad

https://www.neumann.com/en-en/products/historical/u-47/

https://www.telefunken-elektroakustik.com/product/m81/

https://spiralgroovestudiomonitors.bigcartel.com/

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/ice-baths-are-hot-on-social-media-heres-how-they-affect-your-body

https://www.matrixsynth.com/2015/11/rare-boss-syb-3-bass-synthesizer-wrist.html

Our guest this time is British bass music phenomenon Flava D. Renowned for her versatile music production across grime, garage, bassline house, and drum n bass, Flava D has collaborated with industry heavyweights like Wiley and Swindle and has been putting out her own music, remixes, and DJ mixes since 2012. Discover how she found the transition to DnB, how she made lockdown tracks in the desert powered by a solar panel and which softsynth she turns to for everything from bass to hi-hats. Can we upsell her synthesizer dreams? Find out in this episode.

Season 5 is sponsored by Audient: audient.com

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

https://www.instagram.com/flava_d/

https://www.hospitalityinthewoods.com/

https://flavadubs.bandcamp.com/album/all-we-ever-do-womp-machine

https://soundcloud.com/flava_d/desert-lights

https://www.vintagesynth.com/korg/m1.php

https://www.hospitalrecords.com/artist/london-elektricity

https://waldorfmusic.com/quantum-en/#ueberblick

https://xferrecords.com/products/serum

https://musictech.com/tutorials/weekend-workshop-sound-design-vital/

https://www.focal.com/en/pro-audio/monitoring-speakers/sm6

https://www.rme-audio.de/babyface-pro-fs.html

https://www.adam-audio.com/en/ax-series/a3x/

https://www.yamahamusiclondon.com/HS8-Monitor-Speaker/pidCHS8UK

https://www.adsrsounds.com/product/software/applied-acoustics-systems-lounge-lizard-ep-4-virtual-electric-piano/

https://rhodesmusic.com/rhodes-mk8/

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-massage-chairs/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WP69245/

https://djmag.com/news/jaguar-launches-new-record-label-utopia-van-damn-single

https://tqdukg.bandcamp.com/album/ukg

https://www.nme.com/news/music/glastonbury-2023-reveals-shangri-la-line-up-3442352

https://www.boomtownfair.co.uk/

This time, we’re joined by the House, Techno, and Disco producer behind the 2017 Silver-certified hit 'Techno Disco Tool' with 30 million+ Spotify streams. On this episode, we reveal Mella Dee’s surprising muse: dub reggae. Explore how this unexpected influence shapes his gear choices and gives birth to his irresistible, dancefloor-ready anthems. Also, unearth the obscure equipment that powers his sound, discover which producer friend holds the record for speaker blowouts, and learn how he masterfully works with complicated effect units – it’s simpler than you might think.

Season 5 is sponsored by Audient: audient.com

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

https://letsgopeakdistrict.co.uk/peak-district-towns-and-villages-yorkshire/

https://www.apc.com/uk/en/product-category/88972-uninterruptible-power-supply-ups/

https://www.apple.com/uk/mac-studio/

https://en.antelopeaudio.com/products/galaxy-64-synergy-core/

https://www.eventideaudio.com/rackmount/h9000/

https://www.instagram.com/s_p_e_c_i_a_l_r_e_q_u_e_s_t/?hl=en

https://ra.co/dj/redlight

https://reverb.com/au/item/31882128-ursa-major-stargate-626-effects-processor

https://soundgas.com/product/yamaha-e1010-analog-delay-4/

https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/320765/E1010E.pdf

https://abbeyrecording.com/ssl-4000-mixing-desk

https://zaehl.com/products/am1-mixing-console

https://studiocare.com/products/atc-scm300a-sl-pro-three-way-active-monitor-pair

https://soundgas.com/product/soundgas-type-636-grampian-spring-reverb-2023/

https://reverb.com/item/7454245-akg-bx20-e

https://www.sequentix.com/shop/cirklon-hardware-sequencer

Brisbane native Brendan Cox traded his Aussie roots for the electric vibe of London, diving headfirst into a world of production, songwriting, and mixing. From gracing the stage with Imogen Heap as her guitarist to earning his stripes in the studio under the wing of renowned Guy Sigsworth, Brendan's journey is an inspiring tale. Now stationed in the creative hub of Tileyard Studios, Brendan has teamed up with Jadu Heart, LVRA, Patrick Wolf and more, adding his unique touch to their music. This episode delves into the heart of immaculate studio vibes, the quest for the perfect microphone, and Brendan's enduring bond with one cherished instrument.

Season 5 is sponsored by Audient: audient.com

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

https://www.brendan-cox.com/

http://tileyardx.co.uk/

https://www.griffith.edu.au/arts-education-law/queensland-conservatorium

https://www.wisseloord.org/

https://vintageking.com/api-1608-ii-16-channel-console-with-automation

https://www.thomann.de/gb/soyuz_017_tube.htm

https://atc.audio/hi-fi/loudspeakers/classic-series/scm50/

http://unityaudioproducts.co.uk/boulder3-analogue.php

https://www.aearibbonmics.com/products/r88-series/

http://stagermicrophones.com/

https://www.yamahamusiclondon.com/C3X-Grand-Piano/pidC3X-GRAND-SUPER

https://rakstudios.co.uk/studios/studio-2

https://www.steinway.com/pianos/steinway/grand/model-d

https://www.music-man.com/instruments/families/guitars/john-petrucci

https://reverb.com/uk/p/fender-highway-one-stratocaster-2006-2011

https://www.ligne-roset.com/us/modele/living/sofas/togo-/2510

We’re joined by a rising star in the engineering world. Coming up through Monnow Valley Studios in Wales, Callum Marinho cut his teeth on sessions for Tom Jones and even Coldplay. Now he’s Noel Gallagher’s in-house engineer. We find out about dreamy guitar tones, what synths he turns to for Noel’s records, and hear about an esoteric rack effect that’s a go-to sound used by Prince (and the former-Oasis star).

Season 5 is sponsored by Audient: audient.com

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neck_Deep

https://www.airstudios.com/history/

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/air-studio-ruins

http://www.monnowvalleystudio.com/

https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/mac-studio/20-core-cpu-48-core-gpu-32-core-neural-engine-64gb-memory-1tb

https://www.kmraudio.com/burl-b80-mothership.php

https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/limited-edition-noel-gallagher-gibson-es-355-models-already-being-sold-on-for-five-grand-over-original-price/

https://origineffects.com/product/cali76-compact-deluxe/

https://www.atbguitars.com/1967-fender-vibrolux

https://en-de.neumann.com/u-67

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HAn88K-3Cc (Andrew Scheps - Sold His Neve 8068 And Mixes Totally In The Box!)

https://atc.audio/professional/loudspeakers/scm150asl/

https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/synclavier-v/resources

https://reverb.com/uk/item/4424489-publison-infernal-machine-90-im90

https://prince.org/msg/7/468702

Critically-acclaimed British house music producer Laurence Guy has a sample-heavy sound that’s earned him upwards of 60 million streams. In this episode, we talk about recording detuned pianos with low-quality mics, tracks getting stuck in copyright purgatory, tricks for warm-sounding mixes. We also upsell his dreams multiple times.

Season 5 is sponsored by Audient: audient.com

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fontainebleau

https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/16-inch-space-grey-apple-m2-max-with-12-core-cpu-and-38-core-gpu-1tb

https://www.uaudio.com/audio-interfaces/volt-4-usb.html

https://reverb.com/uk/item/364644-fender-rhodes-suitcase-73-fully-restored

https://entertainment.ha.com/itm/musical-instruments/keyboards-and-pianos/1970-fender-rhodes-73-suitcase-piano-and-amplifier/a/7077-46257.s

https://www.soundtoys.com/product/echoboy/

https://www.bonhams.com/auction/20771/lot/264/10cc-eric-stewarts-fender-rhodes-suitcase-73-model-electric-piano/

https://sxpro.co.uk/echo-fix-ef-x2-blue/

https://reverb.com/uk/item/61803291-akg-c422-stereo-microphone-c414-1980-s-black

https://www.krkmusic.com/Studio-Monitors/V8

https://www.thomann.de/gb/thorens_td_1601_walnut.htm

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-gb/at-lp140xp

This time, we're joined by talented keyboardist and Dream Theatre member Jordan Rudess. Facing the challenge of choosing only six items for his studio, Jordan shares studio stories of working with David Bowie and Tony Visconti, what he’s been up to with ChatGPT and which new instrument he’s taking with him into the studio for Dream Theatre’s next record.

Season 5 is sponsored by Audient: audient.com

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpvXNiIsPKv/

In The Studio with Dream Theatre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXyaFYkL0w4

https://www.beartracks-studio.com/

Bear Tracks Echo Chambers: https://youtu.be/bJd8606oNNk?t=430

https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/mac-studio

https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/digital-mixer-multi-track-recorders/

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/morphwiz/id377345348

https://faustharrisonpianos.com/

https://earthworksaudio.com/piano-microphones/pm40/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oSm4iW1ZRU

https://www.expressivee.com/2-osmose

https://audiomodeling.com/

https://www.genelec.com/game-audio/8341-and-7380-immersive-system

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morton_Subotnick

https://www.tangerinedreammusic.com/

https://www.moogmusic.com/products/minimoog-model-d

GeoShred: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/geoshred/id1064769019

GeoShred Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2sGpqipggw

https://twitter.com/eriktnorlander?lang=en-GB

https://riffler.app/

https://store.lavamusic.com/

Sami Tauber, the human counterpart to a super-sentient AI avatar called VNCCII, heads off-world this episode and completely reinvents society for her fantasy forever studio. Discover how she’s embraced spacial audio, which attainable (and not-so-attainable) soft synth she couldn’t live without, and where she sees the role of AI in the studio.

Season 5 is sponsored by Audient: audient.com

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

https://www.richardiii.ca/sir-james-tyrell-hero-or-villain/

https://www.uaudio.com/audio-interfaces/apollo-x8p.html

https://pmc-speakers.com/dolby-atmos-studio

https://www.genelec.com/-/genelec-dolby-atmos-immersive-audio-experience-at-telefunken

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gartner_hype_cycle

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tron:_Legacy_(soundtrack)

https://www.dv247.com/en_GB/GBP/Telefunken-ELA-M-251-E-Tube-Microphone/art-REC0010586-000

https://en-de.neumann.com/tlm-103

https://www.sequential.com/product/prophet-6/

https://gearspace.com/board/electronic-music-instruments-and-electronic-music-production/403193-michael-jacksons-thriller-electribes-juno-106-a.html

https://gearspace.com/board/low-end-theory/419616-quot-pads-quot-used-michael-jacksons-thriller.html

https://reverb.com/uk/p/roland-jupiter-8

https://u-he.com/about/

Many-aliased producer and electronic music legend Amon Tobin joins us on the show this time. With a career that spans nearly 30 years, he’s created landmark electronic music for labels like Ninja Tune and had his music featured in TV, Film and video games. And his ISAM live show and others have pushed the boundaries of live performance. But what will this vast music career mean for his limited studio choices?

Season 5 is sponsored by Audient: audient.com

STUFF WE TALK ABOUT (SPOILERS AHEAD!)

Paul Hardcastle - Nineteen

https://xitelabs.com/portfolio/amon-tobin/

https://www.steinberg.net/cubase/

https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/tour-noisia-studio-watch-8070260/

https://www.neumann.com/en-en/products/monitors/kh-420/

https://rupertneve.com/5088

https://studiocare.com/products/analogue-tube-at-101-fairchild-670-stereo-mastering-compressor-limiter

https://reverb.com/uk/p/neumann-m-49

Sylvia Massey’s Mic Museum

https://gearspace.com/board/interviews/1368126-interview-sylvia-massy.html

https://buchla.com/music-easel/

Moog and Buchla history

https://nomarkrecords.bandcamp.com/the-nomark-club