Does anybody know Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, TX?

copperx · 28th March 2006, 03:48 AM

Some friends are being offered a record deal but they "must" record at this studio. Does anybody know why would be that?

The studio looks impressive.

They haven't mentioned engineer/producer. I suppose the staff/interns would be involved?

copperx · 28th March 2006, 03:50 AM

The website

http://www.sonicranch.com

s0nguy · 28th March 2006, 05:18 AM

Looks cool. Solid gear. However, the site says ProTools HD and the pics are of an old mix system on a g4. Might want ot check that out.

-S0nguy

ps... doner why they are required to record there... ?

drundall · 28th March 2006, 09:52 AM

Isn't that where Cannibal Corpse did their stuff?

dobber · 28th March 2006, 09:58 AM

That is where they did the last few albums. The new Cannibal was recorded at Erik Rutan's new studio.

max cooper · 28th March 2006, 06:34 PM

Do they have a lawyer? I wouldn't touch nuthin' without having a lawyer read stuff first.

I'm amazed by some of the stuff that still goes on, even after decades of stuff like John Fogerty getting sued for sounding too much like his own songs which he signed away to someone else.

But maybe whoever's offering the "deal" has an inside line at that studio; I'd consider that to be legit if they're fronting for the studio time. Maybe someone at the "label" is part-owner of the studio or something. That wouldn't bother me. What would bother me is if it's an underhanded way to "sell" studio time.

Never know 'till you check it out, though.

JDN · 29th March 2006, 07:47 AM

I know the last few Ministry CD's were done there...maybe you'll run into Al. I think the studio actually has some of his gear.

natpub · 29th March 2006, 08:21 AM

I know the studio, Tony Rancich, and all those folks fairly well. Neil Kernon has been down there producing quite a bit since 1994. Tony has a ton of amazing gear, a wonderful mic collection, is a beautiful person and extremely knowlegeable in nearly any area.

Staying at the Ranch is a pleasure and extremely relaxing. The rooms sound fantastic, especially the adobe-type drum room. I know Tony and the guys have been some of the first people beta testing that high-end Rupert Neve company mastering system. Other than that, all I can say is DO IT. You wont be sorry.

I dont know about the record deal thing, but it may involve some other arrangement where the label has a price break. As always, anything between the artists and label would naturally be reviewed by competent legal counsel. That, IMO, has nothing to do with the quality and integrity of Sonic Ranch and all its people. Not knowing what label you are talking about, or if Tony may have a label going or be part of one, all I can say is that everyone there is totally reliable and honest.

As far as the HD system and those old pics, trust me, the pics are old. Anything Tony says he has, he has and much more. If ANYTHING is missing that you need, he will get it (well, almost anything, hahah).

KT

Auslander · 28th April 2007, 08:28 AM

I've done 72 albums there, starting in 1994. It's a great studio.

Hagen Daaz · 21st June 2007, 01:07 AM

I'm here at the ranch. As someone said, Tony has all that webpage said plus more than you can imagine.
Everything is ok here.
Come and be prepared to spend a wonderful time working here with real stuff (I'm doing an album in Tape and mixing in the Neve with GML automation...what else?
The people is so kind and the place is good for focus on your work.
I'm doing 14 hs a day, and no problem at all.
I feel like at home, but with everything I want/need.

antenasub · 5th March 2008, 02:57 AM

Hi copperx, if you don't mind what is the name of your friends the band? I live in El Paso Tx and I was curious as to what band you are talking about. and about the studio, it is very nice top of the line gear and facilities, very good amicable and experienced staff. thanks!

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28th March 2006, 03:48 AM	#1
copperx Gear addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ciudad Juarez, Mexico Posts: 426	Does anybody know Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, TX? Some friends are being offered a record deal but they "must" record at this studio. Does anybody know why would be that? The studio looks impressive. They haven't mentioned engineer/producer. I suppose the staff/interns would be involved? __________________ Gearslutz.com: 'cuz it sucks to know that the gear isn't the problem ... "Do everything else right, and the equipment will disappear in insignificance." - Steve Albini "Photographers — idiots, of which there are so many — say, “Oh, if only I had a Nikon or a Leica, I could make great photographs.” That’s the dumbest thing I ever heard in my life. - Andreas Feininger

28th March 2006, 03:50 AM	#2
copperx Gear addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ciudad Juarez, Mexico Posts: 426	The website http://www.sonicranch.com __________________ Gearslutz.com: 'cuz it sucks to know that the gear isn't the problem ... "Do everything else right, and the equipment will disappear in insignificance." - Steve Albini "Photographers — idiots, of which there are so many — say, “Oh, if only I had a Nikon or a Leica, I could make great photographs.” That’s the dumbest thing I ever heard in my life. - Andreas Feininger

28th March 2006, 05:18 AM	#3
s0nguy Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 701	Looks cool. Solid gear. However, the site says ProTools HD and the pics are of an old mix system on a g4. Might want ot check that out. -S0nguy ps... doner why they are required to record there... ? __________________ Louder isn't better. It's just louder (and better!) www.rowtop.com

28th March 2006, 09:52 AM	#4
drundall Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 743	Isn't that where Cannibal Corpse did their stuff? __________________ Darian Rundall

28th March 2006, 09:58 AM	#5
dobber Gear nut Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 104	That is where they did the last few albums. The new Cannibal was recorded at Erik Rutan's new studio.

28th March 2006, 06:34 PM	#6
max cooper Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: tx Posts: 8,819	Do they have a lawyer? I wouldn't touch nuthin' without having a lawyer read stuff first. I'm amazed by some of the stuff that still goes on, even after decades of stuff like John Fogerty getting sued for sounding too much like his own songs which he signed away to someone else. But maybe whoever's offering the "deal" has an inside line at that studio; I'd consider that to be legit if they're fronting for the studio time. Maybe someone at the "label" is part-owner of the studio or something. That wouldn't bother me. What would bother me is if it's an underhanded way to "sell" studio time. Never know 'till you check it out, though.

29th March 2006, 07:47 AM	#7
JDN Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 559	I know the last few Ministry CD's were done there...maybe you'll run into Al. I think the studio actually has some of his gear.

29th March 2006, 08:21 AM	#8
natpub More cowbell! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,710	I know the studio, Tony Rancich, and all those folks fairly well. Neil Kernon has been down there producing quite a bit since 1994. Tony has a ton of amazing gear, a wonderful mic collection, is a beautiful person and extremely knowlegeable in nearly any area. Staying at the Ranch is a pleasure and extremely relaxing. The rooms sound fantastic, especially the adobe-type drum room. I know Tony and the guys have been some of the first people beta testing that high-end Rupert Neve company mastering system. Other than that, all I can say is DO IT. You wont be sorry. I dont know about the record deal thing, but it may involve some other arrangement where the label has a price break. As always, anything between the artists and label would naturally be reviewed by competent legal counsel. That, IMO, has nothing to do with the quality and integrity of Sonic Ranch and all its people. Not knowing what label you are talking about, or if Tony may have a label going or be part of one, all I can say is that everyone there is totally reliable and honest. As far as the HD system and those old pics, trust me, the pics are old. Anything Tony says he has, he has and much more. If ANYTHING is missing that you need, he will get it (well, almost anything, hahah). KT __________________ Vibrational Arts, Inc. Blue Sky Way Sonic Sorcery Studios Austin, Texas/Columbus, Ohio

28th April 2007, 08:28 AM	#9
Auslander Gear nut Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 107	I've done 72 albums there, starting in 1994. It's a great studio.

21st June 2007, 01:07 AM	#10
Hagen Daaz Gear Head Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 62	Yes, I do I'm here at the ranch. As someone said, Tony has all that webpage said plus more than you can imagine. Everything is ok here. Come and be prepared to spend a wonderful time working here with real stuff (I'm doing an album in Tape and mixing in the Neve with GML automation...what else? The people is so kind and the place is good for focus on your work. I'm doing 14 hs a day, and no problem at all. I feel like at home, but with everything I want/need. __________________ Eduardo Bergallo Buenos Aires - Argentina http://www.EduardoBergallo.com http://www.PuroMastering.com http://www.RevolverMix.com

5th March 2008, 02:57 AM	#11
antenasub Gear interested Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: El Paso Posts: 1	question Hi copperx, if you don't mind what is the name of your friends the band? I live in El Paso Tx and I was curious as to what band you are talking about. and about the studio, it is very nice top of the line gear and facilities, very good amicable and experienced staff. thanks!

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