The Billy David Band Records at Studio West

Studio Engineer Brandon Papsidero has just finished up work with The Billy David Band on their latest reggae/rock release.

"The live band was recorded in Studio A to get the groove of the songs," says Papsidero.  "We recorded through outboard preamps and some outboard gear, straight into Pro Tools 9."

"We then worked on the arrangement and overdubbed keyboards, guitars and vocals from a variety of singers featured on different songs all in Studio C using Avid Eleven for guitar amp emulation and Avid Instruments for MIDI keyboards. All vocals were done with a u87."

"Finally, we brought the tracks back into Studio A and Dennis Thorbourn mixed using the SSL and outboard gear like Distressors, Avalon Compressors, and API Equalizers."

The album is being mastered in L.A. and will be released late 2011/early 2012.

The Billy David Band is:
Billy David - Vocals
Michael Hyde – Keys (from Ziggy Marley’s Band)
Chris Armes - Guitars/Bass
Wade Youman - Drums (from Unwritten Law)
Rex Costales – Bass
David Moxley – Backup Vocals
Vincent “Billy” Newman – Backup Vocals
Carlton Coffie – Guest Singer (from Bad Boys)
Bunny Rugs – Guest Singer (from Third World)

Scott Gordon's New Release Recorded and Produced at Studio West

(L-R) Engineer Caleb Keiter, Scott Gordon, Producer Marti Amado 

Singer-songwriter Scott Gordon is getting ready to release his 6 song EP, Believin' In Love, recorded and produced at Studio West. Marti Amado arranged and produced the CD, Caleb Keiter recorded and Kellogg Boynton IV and Caleb mixed at Studio West.  Listen to Believin' in Love.  Read more about Scott and his inspiration for the project in this article from the San Diego Union Tribune.