Has It Ever Happened To You · Gary Dranow
Alternative Rock
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Art City Sound
Helping alt-rock bands cut through the noise with mixes that actually hit hard
Our tracking, mixing and mastering services help independent alt-rock artists to produce a record they are truly proud to share.
Work that hits hard
Hear real client songs at three stages — demo mix, pro mix, and final master.
Spiders · Malena
Alternative Rock
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We Are One · Unite the Divide
Alternative Rock
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Featured client
“Jason's drum ideas, understanding of vocals, and general production notes made the songs waaaaay better!”
I have been a guitarist in rock and metal bands for around 20 years (give or take). Every project I've worked on with Jason has come to fruition, from the initial vision, to a fully realised track. His drum ideas, understanding of vocals (as well as backups) and his general production notes were critiques that made the songs waaaaay better! Lastly, the mixes I've received are always crisp (no muddy-ness) and a great spread of all the elements. I can't say enough good things about Jason and Art City Sound! STRONGLY RECOMMEND!
Google reviews
Google- ★★★★★
“Jason has been amazing to work with at every stage of production and creation. I have been working with musicians around the world for over 30 years, from Grammy winning artists to local heroes and have seen the spectrum of good to bad in this business. Not only is Jason's work outstanding, but he is that rare guy with talent like that that is also easy to work with. He's always open to ideas without inserting ego and the ones he brings add value every time. His engineering skills are top notch and his musicality is as emotionally informed and honest as it is varied. When I need something done RIGHT (especially when it's been a difficult project), this is where I go to save it!”
- ★★★★★
“We had heard really great things about Jason and his studio from other bands and musicians, so we went to his studio with high expectations. Little did we know what we had gotten ourselves into by deciding to record at Art City Sound. We quickly became acquainted with someone we are confident in calling a genius. He was relentless in making sure every detail of our music was recorded and mastered with the highest quality one could achieve. His recording styles are well matured, mixing techniques, original and un-matchable, and his sense of enthusiasm for what he does in the studio is incredibly infectious. There simply couldn't be a better place to record at.”
- ★★★★★
“My Native Spell recorded a 4-track EP at Art City Sound earlier this year. Jason exudes competence and he speaks "musician". I've never worked with a sound engineer who was so intuitively able to capture the sounds I had in my head and get them recorded. I could not be more happy with the sounds we tracked. After several experiences in local studios with engineers who act like they are just punching a clock, and treat the artists like they are a clueless spoiled kid, It was a pleasure to work with someone who I could tell shares my passion for recording my music.”
- ★★★★★
“Art City Sound provides an incredible recording experience. I am currently finishing up an album which we recorded here, and the experience has been incredible. Jason, the owner/engineer/producer/genius, is passionate about achieving the best sound possible. He is technically proficient and highly knowledgeable, but his greatest attribute is that he cares SO much about the final product and making the customer happy. I recommend him to all of my musician friends. Great value, great product.”
- ★★★★★
“THE BEST. Jason has great moral values, is passionate about what he does and genuinely cares about his clients and their satisfaction. He is continually seeking to improve his studio acoustically (and it already sounds great), aesthetically (already looks great), and technically (has great mics and systems). Jason also has the innate ability to hear what needs to corrected or added. GREAT EARS”
- ★★★★★
“Working with Jason has been a real pleasure for the past couple of months. He has a great knowledge of sound and how it works and he is very patient with us as we attempt to get the exact sound we want. We're very particular about it and he helps us work towards it. The room sounds great and we've been getting a very natural sounding acoustic guitar that is very pleasing to the ears. We highly recommend Jason and his studio Art City Sound.”
Here's What I Can Do For You
We handle everything needed to get your song produced from the idea to the finished master
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Tracking
We have 4 separate acoustically-treated tracking rooms to lay down your music.
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Editing
Top-of-the-line editing software and decades of experience to accurately and efficiently get your performances the best they can be.
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Mixing
World-class plugins and expert ears to get a cohesive, balanced mix that sounds amazing.
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Mastering
Adding the polish to make your track stand out.
How we get your song produced from A to Z
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Song/Recording Plan
I'll work with you 1 on 1 to give you answers on the best way to get your song fully produced.
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Tracking
We'll use my state-of-the-art tracking facility to get the best sounds out of your drums, guitars, bass, and vocals.
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Editing
I'll get your performances as perfect as they can be without touching their authenticity. Mistakes are what we want to remove - not humanity.
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Mixing
I ask for feedback often in this step. Because this is a creative endeavour, I will be sending mixes as I go to include you in the process and to make sure the mix isn't going anywhere you don't want it to.
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Mastering
I will add appropriate polish to the track to make it pop when compared to your reference tracks.
You deserve faithful recordings of your music you'll be proud to share for the rest of your life.
Hi! I'm Jason Jones, owner and operator of Art City Sound. As a producer of thousands of songs, I understand what a song should sound like and what it can do to help a musician get their message out to the world.
Honestly, if I knew how much work it would take to produce a song from the ground-up to a world-class sound, I probably never would have started, which would have been a mistake.
Starting out, I had to figure everything out on my own.
- · How do microphones really work?
- · What mic should I use to capture my instrument?
- · How do I get the mic connected to my computer?
- · What is EQ?
- · What about the format I should use?
- · How do I get my drum sound to not suck?
- · When should I use virtual instruments?
- · What does quantizing mean?
- · I need my song to punch more! How????
- · Why do my guitars sound thin?
- · What is clipping?
- · What is mastering and how do I do it?
- · Etc…
The good news is, you don't have to worry about any of that. I can do that all for you - every single element to get your song from "I have a song" to "I have a world-class recording" - from start to finish.
I will produce your song entirely. You just have to play it.
If you have any questions about producing your song, just click the button below and I'll be happy to chat with you about how to produce your song.
Questions bands ask before they book
How long does it take to get a song recorded/produced?
I guarantee I will have the finished master of your song in your hands in 3 days.
What do I have to do to be ready to record my song?
If you know how to play your song from start to finish, you're ready.
Do I have to use a click/metronome on my song? Why?
For most alt-rock songs, recording to a click is a good idea. We will figure out if it's a good fit for your song when we chat.
Do you provide everything we need to get a fantastic recording?
Yes. All you need is your instruments and the ability to play them. I will do the rest.
I don't want to lug my drums to the studio. Do you have a kit I can use?
Yes. The studio has a fantastic sounding DW drum kit available all the time. Feel free to bring your snare/cymbals/whatever you want.
What is the one thing we can do to help our recording turn out amazing?
Practice, practice, practice. If you all know your parts well, your song will turn out fantastic.
Who owns the rights after we're done?
You. You own 100% of all the rights to your creation.
How do we get started?
Click the "Get Started" button below and we'll get your song on its way to sounding phenomenal!