- 05/05/2022
Engineers over the years
Some classic pictures showing aspects of different rooms and engineers over the years starting way back at the Ultimo Studios in the mid 1980's (
Some classic pictures showing aspects of different rooms and engineers over the years starting way back at the Ultimo Studios in the mid 1980's (
APRIL 9 - Andrew Beck back at it again with a 3 piece blues session toda
APRIL 11 - After the great big drum test day yesterday, we kept the Mapex Rock Kit out to record some spectacular tracks for a new single....
APRIL 7th - With a massive Easter tape session approaching, today was Tape Line Up day at the studio. Getting in early for preparations on the mi
This month we have some great new additions to the studio that we are extremely jazzed about using on your upcoming projects. Here are just some
Drawing Arrows new video out now, all shot at the studio. You can see some of our vintage backline as 'props' for Drawing Arrows. The guys record
We had a big transfer day for Sydney band Gigantic from the early 90's. Originally recorded at our original Ultimo studio, 3 Transfer stations we
Newcastle Celtic Rock sensations HIGHLANDER chose Damien Gerard Studios to mix their latest album. With every Celtic instrument you can imagine,
The Hoodoo Gurus return to the charts with their new album, Chariot of the Gods, debuting in the ARIA top 10 for the March release. Drums and...
The Hoodoo Gurus back in this week for a live recording session for a online concert in the states following the cancellation of their US tour. T
A vintage '73 Fender Jazz has also joined our backline for upcoming sessions, this bass not only looks but sounds the part! Not to be sniffed at.
New channel strips joining our gear list this week. A stereo pair from the 1980's, British made hence 'Valve' instead of 'Tube'. The VP-1 valve p
Central Coast boys The Rams were back in to record some extra guitar parts on their new track Alibi, making use of our vintage '73 Strat and...
Drawing Arrows were back in to record a film clip for their new single, The Space Between, releasing late March. The vocals for the track was als
The Matt Hickey band came back in to do some mixing of the final tune to be released following a recording session at the end of last...
After four years of hard work Halfway Homebouy have finished their next album. Beginning in Balmain way back in 2018 then making repeated use of
A day long tracking session using our Ludwig Vintage 'Ringo' kit, some Vintage Guitars and Backline and even the Maton 320 Acoustic on a new song
We can't disclose too much of what was going on just yet- seeing Ben in the studio certainly created some frantic buzz with the fans - but...
After enjoying the recording and mixing of their single of 2020 done at DGs for the Heard Community Project the band always said they wanted to c
Lead singer and principal song writer for Central Coast boys Halfway Homebuoy Jack Davison put together a solo EP of chilled out country american
Previously known as Dropmotive and a frequent user of DGs back in Balmain this band has come of age and is now known as Brother Mine. In...
Long term client Fran Mathey started off the new year with a day long dry hire session to compete a 50+page film description job. Her Sydney prod
Some 'Lofi' rap vocals went down early January for young Central Coast Rapper Jayden Harmony. Sweet and smooth sounds from the Neumann U47, Neve1
Local drummer and producer Kayne Butler needed to mix down a live(no overdubs) tracking session and asked (read more)
Our hard working chief engineer has been indie-rocking with brand new young band JAN’s new single.
Repeating the successful recording 2 songs in a day approach he used for his last release and with the same players Kaijin was back at DG’s las
The beginning of Jessie’s session laying guides for her next EP, with Dave (from Sarah Blasko band) helping with instrumentation.
Always hard to keep these local lads away the Halfway Homebouy's were back in the studio for vocal and guitar overdubs for the up coming 2022 alb
Drawing Arrows were recently back in for a vocal recording session using the classic Neuman U47 for lead, and M49 for backing vocals. Some guitar
One man band session for Ethan Beckton. Working on his first professionally recorded single, featuring acoustic guitar, piano, bass and vocals. G
Classic surf rock album tracking with Stella Session Players Evan Mannell, Ben Hauptman, and Aaron Baz Flower. Lots of great guitar gear in for t
Great session for Jo Fabro recording horns and woodwinds for the new album. Evan Mannell producing and Andrew Beck engineering.
Week long session with Starcrazy for their follow-up EP with Mo Mayhem (Hell City Glamours) producing, Andrew Beck engineering and Murray Dilger
Camino Gold were in for a few days Tracking the new release with Steve Balbi producing and Jack Nigro(Dune Rats
Overdubs session with Matt Hickey, starting with bass and iconic Gibson 1958 Les Paul junior.
<Reza laid down some sensational rap vocals soon after lockdown ended at DG's. Returning in December he has recorded some additional vocals for a
Steve Kilbey has been using the studio ever since lockdown ended, to put the finishing touches to the forthcoming album by Aussie icons The Churc
This session between Central Coast singer/songwriter Jessie May Kitchen and local Coast FM Announcer Brandon Macmillan was to rework one of her s
The first official session at the reopened DG's post lockdown was a day of film description voicing for Fran Mathey. Her producer Martyn Taylor
With our ever-expanding guitar collection, we created a (close to) 1973 wall the other day
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A visiting engineer commented just the other day about the comprehensive nature of our microphone collection. Since then, there have been a few
Steve Kilbey has been back in the studio virtually since lockdown lifted putting the finishing touches on the forthcoming album
We had some new amp heads arrive as well as a 1973 P Bass(which Andrew couldn’t resist having a flang) – Firstly a Hand wired (made in...
We found the lockdown an ideal time to add to the already impressive drum inventory.
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Some good use of the downtime with various jobs completed or underway.
See below for Lynx Au
These legendary vintage units (the first models dating from 1948) have recently arrived and are still in their flight rack awaiting power supply
What better way to use some enforced downtime to have the studio builders come and do some ongoing renovations.
The one service available we can provide during lockdown is our remote mixing and mastering services because the 2 main engineers for that are ba
The most recent interview with studio manager Marshall Cullen all about The New Grieve Road West Gosford Facility which opened its doors October
Our keyboard selection expanded early in July with the acquisition of a Hammond L-100 Tonewheel organ. This classic 1970's electronic organ goes
August Update
Along with the Rickenbacker 12 String below August saw these
UPDATE AUGUST
After being very happy with the results from the below July s
Just pre lockdown we had the pleasure of hosting Sophie Monk at DG's. Rather than heading all the way to Sydney when the Covid breakout was start
Central Coast boys Winterbourne who are signed to Major Label Island Records chose DGs to start tracking a selection of songs for their second
As well as working with Winterbourne in June, Jackson also brought in one of his own clients for a days recording. Jackson has been enginee
One of our Long Term local Central Coast clients is Fran Mathey who has the rare talent of ‘describing films’(amongst other things) for the v
September 2021 we have just capped it off with the purchase of a matched pair of Original Vintage AKG C414's - the perfect Overheads
In his unique prolific fashion Mr Kilbey was back for a few days early in June. This time Steve brought in his band of virtuoso musicians The...
Our new Flagship Neumann has been long awaited and thanks to the efforts of owner Jasoin Stenning a pristine unit, recently serviced by Gunter Wa
This Sydney band have recorded around town previously but are in the process of relocating to the Central Coast and came in to demo some vocals a
Hoodoo Gurus More Tracking at DGs
The iconic Aussie legends spent another day tracking a cla
Our latest edition, a Manley Reference Gold Tube Microphone. Comparable to a Neumann, but with its own unique qualities. A deep timbre and tight
Some interesting and different choices throughout April to try a few new things on the capture front. We used a range of different mics to usual
Following on from his session back in May (see below) local coastie Pearly was back in for overdubs with Andrew Beck, the work is ongoing and onc
Julien Poulson - musician, songwriter, producer, and filmmaker (known for the Cambodian Space Project Band) a host of brilliant musicians and Eng
A new 4 day session for Steve Kilbey ......
Steve Kilbey's latest session with the Winged H
DG's was chosen by brand new Central Coast band 'Dead Routes' to record their debut 2 song
Young central coast band The Good Love spent another day working with our young engineers t
The Sony MCI JH24 1985 Model 2 inch 24 Track Tape Machine is ready to rock DG’s once more after some line up and maintenance work. Get...
Sydney band Grander Things came up to the coast for a weekend (and found a very nice Air BnB at Daly’s Point only 15 mins away) to...
Rockers Cousin Betty chose DG's specifically so they could track direct to 2" tape just like the old days. Having all recorded at both DGS Ultimo
Adding to the quiver of ESP Eclipse 4 knob guitars is a Dark Brown Sunburst. This magnificent collection of rare 4 knob ESP Custom Shop editions
A fantastic addition to the DGS Amp portfolio
This is one of the great JMP
The fabulous Garry Forzosi, rocked DGS for two days as a one-man band, locking down two songs for his new EP. Multi-talented, Garry ripped guitar
Now that we have established a great re-amp and SSL mixing path (see Paul Scott session above) clients have also been sending in their files remo
Marshall Cullen and Paul Scott got together again to reamp and mix some more tracks for Paul’s next album under his "insufferable" Paul Scott'
Hoodoo Gurus spent a few days tracking new songs with Wayne Connolly producing and engineering. Wayne brought in a range of his own mics and pre-
Spy V Spy returned to the Studio for their 4th session in as many months to finish mixing the last 8 tunes for the 'New Reasons' album....
Adding a new single song to her album tracked and mixed at DG's last year, Cassady brought her full band back up for a day with Michael...
A Fine bunch of lads up from Sydney have been tracking their new EP, with Andrew Beck our Chief Engineer. Coming from bands such as Radio Birdman
It's easy to forget the capabilities of a complete music studio, so here's a quick reminder of many other things we do, as well as recording, mix
To start 2021 we have added some very special new pieces to the co
We tracked some classical instruments in the studio over January. Firstly Michaele Archer brought in classical guitar virtuoso Guiseppe Zangari t
Bluesman Adam Jones laid down a two-song single over the break - Marshall Cu
Following on from the sessions below and always a few steps ahead of her releases Jessie’s work last month included Russell Pilling doing the f
With the band's tracking for the new album completed late last year, these sessions were all about overdubs. Guitars were the first thing to addr
Young rockers from the Central Coast The Tyrants chose DG's to trac
Local Central Coast Drummer / Producer Kayne Butler brought his own Ludwig Kit in to test the room for future projects and we made some drum samp
Stems mixing on the SSL and Re Amping using the live room and Iso Booth
Paul S
Starring young Central Coast act now signed to ABC/Universal came in earlier in the year to launch their Florences Town single with a live stream
It's a long way from Switzerland but that's where this Central Coast band formed.
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DG's offers a select range of session musicians to suit any styl
The Steve Kilbey and The Winged Heels sessions were both recordi
Another group of local artists has been busy recording as part of the #h
We were chuffed to have local international star Taj Farrant in fo
Young singer songwriter Jessie May Kitchen already has 3 singles and an EP released all recorded and mixed at DG's over the past few years. This
Local Central Coast Soprano and Central Coast Conservato