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Old 20th December 2006, 06:05 AM   #721
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Can we make this a "STICKEY"? Every once and a while, I need the inspiration Steve put into this so as not to lose sight of my little dream

Thanks for posting Steve!
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Old 29th December 2006, 05:32 AM   #722
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congratulations, steve! truly inspiring!!!
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Old 29th December 2006, 07:21 AM   #723
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It is great to see the Amek back in action. It is a great sounding console.
I am sure all your hard work will be worth it.

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Old 29th December 2006, 07:55 AM   #724
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wow, that really gives you a hell of a perspective into what it takes to build a studio of that caliber. that's amazing.

im sure you're extremely proud, i sure would be! congrats steve and keep us posted.
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Old 29th December 2006, 09:40 PM   #725
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Steve....Excellent job, sir!

Been lurking around here for awhile now and when I found this thread, I had to pop in with a kudos to you! You do fine work.

A most excellent thread indeed.

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Old 2nd January 2007, 08:15 AM   #726
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It is great to see the Amek back in action. It is a great sounding console.
I am sure all your hard work will be worth it.

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Thanks Todd i am still working out a few bugs and am starting the recapping i got all the caps to do all 80 faders and channel strips, the same ones used in the 9098i.

Hope 07 will be a great year for you




Thanks to ALL you guys for the good words, yes this room sounds great for drums or with the whole band playing, the bleed is good and easy to control


I am working on the lounge/office area now boring...... but necessary


Soon i will start building some diffusers for the live room ceiling , i am designing them myself and will post the progress as soon as i start,

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Old 3rd January 2007, 12:15 AM   #727
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Steve, just came across this great thread. Congrats on the studio.

I'll be checking out your site, can't wait to hear the music you're producing.

Have a successful and blessed 2007!
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Old 5th January 2007, 05:32 AM   #728
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Hey Steve!
Saw your post in the "Drums" thread. Its good to hear that you are working with Jason Harnell. I was blown away by his drumming at Kate's gigs. He is among the best I have ever heard. Can't wait to hear the final Creation Recording product. Let us know where we can get it!
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Old 11th January 2007, 09:57 PM   #729
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It took me almost half an hour to only look at the pictures on all the pages, but it was worth every minute of it!!!!

What an amazing job you did Steve! It give me a lot of inspiration to build something myself, but then again, I have 2 left hands, so that wouldn't be a wise thing

Once again, lovely thread
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Old 12th January 2007, 12:00 AM   #730
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Wow, Steve !
You really made a wonderful work environment ,
All the work looks to have paid off In spades !
... great Job ...

Ive got to swing over in the coming months .
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Old 21st January 2007, 02:41 AM   #731
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what about putting one wall at an angle?
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Old 21st January 2007, 10:47 PM   #732
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I am speechless, man. Just by watching this thread made me thinking of demolishing my studio and start all over again. Oh, sweet joy of studio creation...
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Old 9th February 2007, 04:38 PM   #733
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Steve, your studio looks great. I was wondering if you had any links to supply companies for wool batting and other construction needs. Insulation, dampener material and so on?

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Old 12th February 2007, 05:09 PM   #734
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Just wanted to say...

Wow.

I am out of words.

It took me a few hours reading through this thread (my boos is going to be happy), and I am just stunned. Amazing!

All the best to you and your business!
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Old 2nd April 2007, 03:47 AM   #735
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Does this win the award for the longest on-going thread ever? Cool to see the progress! Thanks for posting....
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Old 2nd April 2007, 04:05 AM   #736
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HEY STEVE,

WUDDUP, YO.....

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Does this win the award for the longest on-going thread ever? Cool to see the progress! Thanks for posting....
Thanks man, No longer in the construction mode

I still have a few small projects to do....... this work is never done

When i get some time i will be building some diffusers for the live room ceiling

The studio is sounding and working GREAT ! as of now im booked 3 months in advance, Praise God !

The live room is great for drums and i have people coming from all over the country to track drums and acoustic instruments here

Also getting some good mixing work as the word gets out
The APC1000 is such a cool sounding console, the more i use it the more i like it

i still am playing the full time tech and engineer.....


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Old 2nd April 2007, 04:18 AM   #738
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HEY STEVE,

WUDDUP, YO.....

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Hi man, im keepin super busy,... Hows the biz back east ?

next time your out here you have to stop by !


keep makin the good music,

it would be cool to work on something together



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Old 2nd April 2007, 04:59 AM   #739
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hey, steve - i'm SO HAPPY FOR YOU that you're so busy...

i've been taking a bit of a long needed break, trying to wrap my head around life,

but i did just mix a song for a 7th Day Eventist Urban Contemporary Gospel Choir,
Victory Voices in Praise - a re-mix of stuff i did with them about 5 years ago..

the choir director, Loris LaBorde is a KICKASS musician, arranger and keyboard player -
i mean REALLY extraordinary, and someone i enjoy working with immensely.
we usually produce their recordings together. and i help him coach the choirs for the recordings,
and usually play guitars, and do some additional programming, bass and keyboard work.

also, i may be producing a 10 song CD for one of his solo artists - we'll see.

other than that - i'm also working on a real estate project that i'm psyched about.

i'm still hoping to meet you and work with you, too.

here's to the future.

again, congratulations on all your well-deserved success...

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Getting smarter

Those projects sound great, I hope to have some time to start some personal records in a few months


Heres to next time your in the land of LaaaLaaa



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Old 2nd April 2007, 05:23 AM   #741
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definitely - have a great night - i'm off to sleep - you guys are probably
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Old 10th April 2007, 08:45 PM   #742
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Hey Steve! Get the plate yet?
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Old 10th April 2007, 09:12 PM   #743
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as of now im booked 3 months in advance, Praise God !
That's amazing man. You really deserve to recoupe those expenses...it's a lovely studio with a great positive attitude that seem to have.
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Old 10th April 2007, 11:35 PM   #744
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Hey Steve! Get the plate yet?
Yep, and it sounds Amazinggggggg


hear are some pics, i still want to recap it, and i have the new pickups from Jim Cunningham... Just no time to install them, but the original ones sound great!

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Old 10th April 2007, 11:38 PM   #745
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That's amazing man. You really deserve to recoupe those expenses...it's a lovely studio with a great positive attitude that seem to have.
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Thanks man its great to be working, doing something i love to do

i need to get some tech work done but so far everything is holding together




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Old 10th April 2007, 11:44 PM   #746
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Old 10th April 2007, 11:51 PM   #747
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Steve,
Great looking rooms...excellent job! Quick prayer for you...I know how hard
it can be especially as a believer in this business. The theme I keep hearing this
year is "The year of the open door"....
God bless..



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Thanks man its great to be working, doing something i love to do

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Old 11th April 2007, 12:38 AM   #748
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kudos to steve!! i give you props for building a nice place and doing it right. . i been watching the photos you been putting up on here for the past year or so. glad to see everything is coming together. inspirational for the work and time/effort you put into it.. i love the wood walls in the live room. very pleasing to the eye. and im sure it sounds killer.

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