"Christmas" by Laurence Hobgood, feauring Kurt Elling on vocals. Recorded and Mixed by JoeQ. "Beautifully Recorded" - the N.Y. Times.

"Conversations In Blue", with David Maxwell and Otis Spann - recorded and mixed by JoeQ -2012 Winner "Best Acoustic Album" by the Blues Music Awards. (Formerly the WC Handy Awards)

 

 

 

 


JoeQ owns and operates an attractive, comfortable, well-equipped studio in Nyack (Rockland County), NY, a half hour north of NYC. But JoeQ is more than a studio, more than a room full of gear. He is a Facilitator of audio dreams. He is an Enabler to those with a Recording Problem.


The Nyack studio is set up for overdubbing, editing, mixing and mastering. An acoustically treated live area is adjacent to a well equipped Control Room. Featuring the latest generation Pro Tools HD system, there is plenty of power for even the most complex of mixes and world-class sound quality. Top microphones, preamps, compressors and other outboard gear are rounded out by Vintage Ludwig drums, classic keyboards and amps.

The Secret Weapon of the studio is JoeQ himself. An Audio Engineer for over 25 years, JoeQ brings a world of experience and an artistic musical sensibilty to your project. From tracking heavy metal guitars to mixing original rock songs to editing nuanced classical music performances, JoeQ’s Audio Engineering and Pro Tools skills are a cut above. His skills as a musician mean he understands where musicians are coming from and he speaks the language. His experience as a producer gives you rock solid assistance and anticipation even if you are producing yourself.

One of JoeQ's main specializations is Mixing. Many artists bring their tracks to JoeQ, even if they were recorded elsewhere. While home studios proliferate and more and more musicians get into self-recording, when it comes time to turn those tracks into a mix that sounds like a record, only the work of an experienced professional will do. Special flat rates are available for unattended mixes and satisfaction is guaranteed.

Have JoeQ mix your song. You can't lose!

For tracking larger ensembles and sessions that require acoustic piano, JoeQ is affiliated with nearby Pro Tools studio Rockland Recording.

Remote recording for classical, rock and jazz is also available. Up to 16 tracks of live recording are available.

 

Write for an appointment or demo CD.

 

Click here for audio samples of JoeQ’s engineering work.

 

“Don’t shop for a studio by looking at their equipment list. Meet the engineer, listen to work that he has done. The person turning the knobs will have much more effect on the quality of your project than the brand names stamped on those knobs.”

“The key to getting a warm sound in digital recording is to get the sound right on the way in to the computer. Microphone selection and placement and preamplifier choice are critical. I always prefer to go for the Real Deal, even though it means committing to a ‘sound’ early in the process. Only an experienced engineer can commit to a sound because he understands how it will all fit together later at mixdown.”