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Small Circus Studio
minneapolis, mn
- pro tools 10 with antelope orion 32 converters & UA Apollo Quad
- great river, neve, api & avedis preamps, great river eq
- neumann, audio technica, shure, blue & other mics
- dangerous music d-box & 2-Bus LT, UA plugins
- distressor, ubk fatso & other compressors
- quality instruments, espresso & smiles
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Photos" data-title="Tracking The Mayberry Pipers today." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/9007483719/"> " data-title="Helping Scott rewire his studio and get 18 inputs up and running." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8747668697/"> " data-title="Orphan Brother tracking session. Trying things out." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8735559303/"> " data-title="Mayberry Pipers band practice tonight!" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8716557950/"> " data-title="Bouncing a mix from the comfort of the couch." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8714259763/"> " data-title="This dbx 166 is going to sound even better with these new knob caps." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8702551083/"> " data-title="Cable day number two. "Testing, 1 2 3."" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8693577264/"> " data-title="Sorting through a truckload of old cables today." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8683391645/"> " data-title="Borrowing a BAX EQ and kicking the tires. Pretty impressive results." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8676164485/"> " data-title="Another 'cool' shoot today." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8653211980/"> " data-title="The Great Mavis Beacon released now! Mixed by me at Small Circus Studio." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8647772468/"> " data-title="Setting up for our first Mayberry Pipers show. Come on our at 10:00." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8647332368/"> " data-title="I just played a couple of hymns. Thanks to @alliemunson for cleaning off the piano." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8639813493/"> " data-title="I think that a 15" x 12" snare drum deserves more than just 11 snares. Time for an upgrade." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8620734046/"> " data-title="And nothing compliments a ridiculously deep snare drum like a set of 8" & 10" concert toms." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8619715287/"> " data-title="Getting this thing figured out for future remote recordings." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8595769616/"> " data-title="This mix marks the half way point of mixing Rachel Kurtz's live record. I've got to get a move on!" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8589455799/"> " data-title="Getting the Orion up and running." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8561238034/"> " data-title="Scott and I are playing at Honey Lounge tomorrow night at 7:30 sharp. #orphanbrother" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8559534387/"> " data-title="I got my own Orion last night!" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8557481885/"> " data-title="Scott trying out his 'new' Hammond amp. #orphanbrother" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8499042884/"> " data-title="My bass is back and in tip top shape thanks to Bruce Balgaard. His Epiphone brother is no longer alone." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8486516929/"> " data-title="Recording Kip Jones on violin for four S. Carey tracks today." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8445477940/"> " data-title="At The Aster tonight and the power stayed on." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8442563523/"> " data-title="Come see Scott, me and this stuff play at The Aster Sunday at 7:00. Orphan Brother" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8435549321/"> " data-title="I busted my tambourine. That's how hard @greycoats rocked tonight." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8418461307/"> " data-title="My set up for tonight's @greycoats show at The Ritz. 7:30 $10 at the door." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8415278575/"> " data-title="@greycoats rehearsal for Saturday's CD release at The Ritz." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8399160240/"> " data-title="I'm rocking the Ambassador now. @greycoats" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8398474549/"> " data-title="Had a great night mixing for Rachel Kurtz's CD release! Sweet band and a great crowd." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8394507660/"> " data-title="Poor man's moon gel." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8380634641/"> " data-title="Taking a break during a gig with Ben Rosenbush and Allie." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8374727787/"> " data-title="Practicing for The Brighton gig on Saturday at 331. 10:00 Come on out." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8369695612/"> " data-title="Setting up a mobile rig again. Thanks @danlukas for the Profire!" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8232401353/"> " data-title="Setting up @daniellukas for some sweet overdubs." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8191767745/"> " data-title="Tracking drums with @daniellukas @ajondrums & @jschaapy for Christmas." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8125356066/"> " data-title="Running a full mix through the MA5s with the 28k magic buttons engaged. Good results." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8095564911/"> " data-title="It works. Now, on a side note, I can audition anything through my UAD plugins. A little VOG and Studer sounds good." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8069056762/"> " data-title="Recording Scott's piano and sipping coffee." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8057324351/"> " data-title="Got my own (Small) Circus Drum Book! Also from Pat." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8009592230/"> " data-title="Using @iZotopeInc RX2 to clean up the buzz in this bass track. Getting rid of some clicks too. Makes mixing easier." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8007678498/"> " data-title="My friend Pat gave me his old Gretsch snare drum today. So cool!" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/8005169104/"> " data-title="Mixing some vocals for Eagle Brook Church." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/7933703038/"> " data-title="Entire mobile rig today. Simplicity." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/7894264092/"> " data-title="Another remote, this time in MPLS with Johnny." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/7887707516/"> " data-title="Remote recording again today for Eagle Brook Church." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/7882868506/"> " data-title="Switched to two Shures. One for effects & one for recording." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/7853305408/"> " data-title="Tracking some ideas with Scott at his place." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/7853134172/"> " data-title="Remote recording with the Apollo today. A little something for Eagle Brook Church." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/7845404014/"> " data-title="Tracking a unique drum set up for The Chord and the Fawn today." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/7827035602/"> " data-title="1960's Ludwig Set #1" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5720082902/"> " data-title="1960's Ludwig Set #2" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5720082256/"> " data-title="1960's Ludwig Set #3" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5719520323/"> " data-title="1960's Ludwig Set #4" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5719519327/"> " data-title="Chris from The Scurvies Tracking Vocals" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5628968365/"> " data-title="Tracking Scurvies' Drums 1" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5582123669/"> " data-title="Tracking Scurvies' Drums 2" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5582117681/"> " data-title="Tracking Scurvies Drums 3" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5582114221/"> " data-title="CD "Artwork"" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5200956270/"> " data-title="Kip Listening to the Mixes" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5200956192/"> " data-title="Music" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5200956106/"> " data-title="Basic Setup" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5200956034/"> " data-title="Microphone Stands" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5200955836/"> " data-title="My "Window" into the Room" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5200955752/"> " data-title="Mid/Side and/or Blumlein Mic Setup" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5200389917/"> " data-title="Mic Preamps" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5200363933/"> " data-title="Karl on Bass" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5200363507/"> " data-title="Snare Drum Shootout" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5159350086/"> " data-title="Snare Drums" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5159299266/"> " data-title="Engineer Josh tracking Danny on Drums" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5159290320/"> " data-title="Danny shooting out snares" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5159288808/"> " data-title="Snare Drums" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5158695249/"> " data-title="Snare Drums" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5158693583/"> " data-title="Snare Drums" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5158692231/"> " data-title="Rack Tom Mic" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5115478004/"> " data-title="Hat Mic" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5115477452/"> " data-title="My view for the day." data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5115476830/"> " data-title="Floor Tom Mic" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/5115476286/"> " data-title="The Shure Prologue" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/4988413416/"> " data-title="Simple Mic Setup for Aux Kit" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/4987819275/"> " data-title="Drums EVERYWHERE!" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/4987819117/"> " data-title="Dual Amp Setup" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/4910898838/"> " data-title="Savage Amp" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/4910296843/"> " data-title="Upright Schimmel Piano" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/4855946126/"> " data-title="Small Circus Studio - June 2009" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/4855945944/"> " data-title="Small Circus Studio" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/4855945814/"> " data-title="CD Wall/Diffuser" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/4855945730/"> " data-title="Small Circus Studio - June 2009" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/4855945664/"> " data-title="Small Circus Studio - Keyboards" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/4855945608/"> " data-title="Small Circus Studio - Amp Collection" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/4855945456/"> " data-title="The beautiful Schimmel upright piano" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/4855327451/"> " data-title="The Studio Desk in June of 2009" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/4855327345/"> " data-title="Wall of Sound/CDs" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/4855327271/"> " data-title="Small Circus Studio - June 2009" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/4855327117/"> " data-title="Drums and Amps" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/4855326783/"> " data-title="Small Circus Studio - Drums" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/4855326601/"> " data-title="Small Circus Studio - Hammond M-11" data-link="http://www.flickr.com/52639654@N02/4855326535/">
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Tweets
- Rough mixing Mayberry Pipers tracks to get ready for final piano and vocals in a week. @UAudio Ocean Way is really matching the vibe
- Tracking The Mayberry Pipers today. http://t.co/GgNNWmHBUL
- I gots a new logo! Thanks to @WhataSchaefer for helping me tweak my design. http://t.co/2PWkmpCBwKJun 07, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Organizing and adding to the wall of sounds today. http://t.co/JZ84CcFpmL
- Tracking drums today. Lots of green LEDs. https://t.co/3UHvaELbng
- Ooooooooooo https://t.co/8E9bAtWfEX
- Helping Scott rewire his studio and get 18 inputs up and running. http://t.co/doG9Pdz3Q8
- Orphan Brother tracking session. Trying things out. http://t.co/VjnFW03ILV
- Bouncing down the final Rachel Kurtz live mixes. https://t.co/EAlBzZdQ4A
- Mayberry Pipers band practice tonight! http://t.co/uRGqOjLvva
- Bouncing a mix from the comfort of the couch. http://t.co/AOvnNY53iR
- This dbx 166 is going to sound even better with these new knob caps. http://t.co/vGLJVCViM9
- Cable day number two. "Testing, 1 2 3." http://t.co/9wwqQkWdev
- Sorting through a truckload of old cables today. http://t.co/ZPKmXIhbLo
- Borrowing a BAX EQ and kicking the tires. Pretty impressive results. http://t.co/rof1p9P6VY
- Studio upgrade day: Just got @UAudio Ampex 102, LA-2A, Amp Rooms, Trident EQ, Cooper Time Cube & SSL Channel Strip. Let the mixing begin!Apr 22, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @Slateproaudio Vee-Jay
- Just demoed the @UAudio Cooper Time Cube. Instantly cool on vocals and guitar. Why did I wait so long?
- Another 'cool' shoot today. http://t.co/iW10WzBQyg
- The Great Mavis Beacon released now! Mixed by me at Small Circus Studio. http://t.co/bpA2X6omJi
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Tracks
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- Dan Lukas - Tether http://danlukas.bandcamp.com/album/tether released 01 November 2012 written and produced by danlukas - - - - - performed by Aaron Johnson, Dan Lukas, Jasper Nephew, Matt Uttech additional bass on softly comes and mantra by Rob Morgan additional electric guitar on softly comes by jeremy sanoski additional electric guitar on mantra by steven gereghty additional programming, editing, assistance by bwack - - - - - engineered by russel munson at small circus studio in columbia heights, mn additional vocal engineering on mantra by jeremy sanoski at effenhazel studio in white bear lake additional vocal engineering on aim for the middle, softly comes, bad by matt uttech at uttech studios in minneapolis additional vocal engineering on come down, familiar by bwack in waco - - - - - mixed by Shane D Wilson assisted by evan redwing mix coordination by lani crump for showdown productions mastered by doug van sloun at focus mastering
- The Chord and the Fawn - The Great Mavis Beacon Released April 13, 2013
- Had a good week here at the studio. Tested many many new cables on Monday, got some new knob caps for the dbx 160 on Tuesday, returned to some Rachel Kurtz mixes and liked what I heard, Thursday and Friday were busy with voice over sessions.
- The Chord and the Fawn e.p. release tonight!
- Trying to finish mixes for Rachel Kurtz by tomorrow. Two to go!!!
- Crazy busy day today... Proofed some Rachel Kurtz mixes this morning, mixed some audio treatments for an Eagle Brook Church project, VO recording for Story of Us Films in the afternoon, and The Mayberry Pipers rehearsal this evening. It's good to feel helpful to so many in one day.
- Tax Day at Small Circus Studio. Got lots to figure out before a 4:30 appointment at Fox Tax.
- The new drum heads have arrived! The Remo Vintage Ambassador actually fits on my Gretsch snare, which no other modern head seemed able to do. The old shell and wrap were too large in diameter for current heads.
- Second espresso finished. Time to get back to this Rachel Kurtz live record.
- Tuning up the Ludwigs.
- Mixing more Rachel Kurtz's live concert tonight.
- Hosted a cool studio tour with for a friend's class this morning. Rehearsed with Scott Fitzgerald and now time to get ready for greycoats CD release tomorrow night!
- Had The Mayberry Pipers over for a fun rehearsal tonight.
- Getting everything ready for Rachel's CD Release Concert tomorrow night!
- Finished ETHEL mixes with Kip Jones today!
- Spent the day starting mixes for ETHEL with Kip Jones
- The Bappy Hirthdays have just released their 2012 Christmas masterpiece: The Bappy Hirthdays Present the Christmas Machine. Go there now and download it for free. Mixed here at Small Circus Studio.
- I hereby declare the Christmas Machine to be rebooted. AHOY!
- About to mix some ridiculously fun Bappy Hirthday mixes for their upcoming Christmas album. I've been giggling all week listening to these songs.
- This is what I spent many hours working on this week...
- Fun night of recording drums for The Mayberry Pipers and finishing mixes for The Chord and the Fawn's new ep.
- Listen to this if you know what's good for you (pretty please)
- Productive day today. Finally installed the ADAT card into the Aurora, which works well. Sent off a new mix to The Chord and the Fawn.
- Dan Lukas' album, tether, is out now. Tracked right here with some very gifted musicians. Give it a listen...
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