We've had so many comments from players recently of how much they love our Kawai we just wanted to mention these few -
- 05/10/2023
New Rates – Limited Time
Ever since our move to the Central Coast, and the high end upgrades that came with it, we know we've been out of reach for some artists,...
- 05/10/2023
Damien Gerard Studios Open Day
The Team at Damien Gerard Studios hosted a very successful open day in early September with guest speakers, Neav Watson, Mark Gable, Roge
- 03/08/2023
DG Open Day Saturday September 2
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- 13/06/2023
Homebrewed Radio Session – Pilot Buffalo
We where fortunate enough to have Pilot Buffalo join us with Homebrewed radio show on Coast FM (96.3) to record some of their new work live.
- 13/06/2023
Homebrewed Radio Session – Winterborne
Winterborne -
After recently recording with us at Damien Gerard studios, Winterborne perform
- 08/06/2023
The Electorate Tracking
The Electorate came up from Sydney and brought engineer Steve Coull along with them to work on all the recording for 2 songs.
- 08/06/2023
Guitars for Days
Following on from the backline post last month here's a whole bunch of 'Guitar Porn' from our in house collection, all available for session use.
- 06/06/2023
Kaijin Solo session guitar
Local lead guitarist (left handed) and rock singer songwriter Kaijin Solo was spotted at the studio last month guesting on an all in live jam ban
- 08/05/2023
Backline for days
We have been collecting amplifiers, drums, keyboards and cabinets for over 35 years so there's some pretty unique and awesome pieces in the backl
- 04/04/2023
French Horn and more Brass Session
Big brass day in March which featured Tuba, French Horn, Trombone, Trumpet and Saxophone.
Re
- 04/04/2023
Gear News – Guitar Overdubs via control room
Some super slick guitars going down last couple days with the good old "through the wall patch" from control to live room so the player can be...
- 10/02/2023
The Blumlein Pair
Andrew Beck pulled out his Coles 4038's for overheads on a recent session and ran them in Blumlein Mode. (The Blumlein Pair technique uti
- 10/01/2023
The secret of Mic Preamps
Ever wondered why certain sounds just don't measure up even if you are using the same microphone as the professionals or your favorite singer, dr
- 10/01/2023
To all our great recording artists – Thank You!
Big thanks to all the brilliant artists that have come through the doors over the past year or two. Here's just a few that signed our wall...
- 04/12/2022
QLD band Oleander Grove recording with Shane Nicholson producing
Next few days we welcome rock band Oleander Grove all the way from Redcliffe Queensland recording 7 brand new songs with the mighty Shane Nichol
- 10/11/2022
The Mezcaltones recording new album
Ever since their last album tracking in 2019 we looked forward to welcoming The Mezcaltones back as there is never a dull moment with this cast o
- 10/11/2022
Natalie Gauci recording sessions
Some great new tunes going down this week for Natalie Gauci with such luminaries as Steve Kilbey (producer and bass), Ashley Naylor (guitars), Ba
- 10/11/2022
Big Week of Sessions
For the first week of October, we had the pleasure of hosting local central coast artists Jessie-May K (recording), William VanLeer (mixing) and
- 09/11/2022
Producer Gear
All producers have their own favourite pieces of outboard gear, both classic and new. Those that are successful enough to buy the units for thems
- 09/11/2022
The Blue Reds recording session
- 08/10/2022
Kalen Hogan back in the studio
New up and coming Central Coast solo artist Kalen Hogan enjoyed his time at Damien Gerard's so much he has returned to record th
- 08/10/2022
Jessie-May Kitchen Inspires
Inspired during a background vocal harmony session young Central Coast Artist Jessie-May Kitchen wrote a new song and needed to record it quickly
- 08/10/2022
Central Coast Music Festival Basics of Music Recording
A huge thank-you to everyone involved in the music recording workshop we put on as part of the Central Coast Music Festival. The end result was a
- 08/10/2022
Joel Leggett Recording Session
- 05/09/2022
William Vanleer Production Deal
Local Americana singer/songwriter William Vanleer took advantage of one of our many production deals and has been recording two songs throughout
- 05/09/2022
Acts Of Insanity Metal Band Session
Local hard rocking metal band Acts of Insanity spent a pretty long and loud day or so tracking a few songs and overdubbing guitar and vocals. The
- 05/09/2022
Turtle Custard Mixing New Album
Local rockers Turtle Custard tracked with us earlier this year and have finally got around to mixing the entire album with Andrew Beck. Plenty of
- 05/09/2022
Drum Kit Mics
With the large live room, diffusers and drum wall, not to mention the arsenal of vintage microphones we see many clients come in to record drums.
- 08/08/2022
Beccy Cole & Adam Harvey Music Video
Beccy Cole and Adam Harvey were back to shoot two music videos with Duncan Toombs from the Filmery. Various studio mics were used as 'props' and
- 08/08/2022
Kalen Hogan
Young Central Coast artist Kalen Hogan had his first ever professional studio experience recording 2 songs over 2 days playing all the guitars an
- 08/08/2022
Sydney Rock Band No Escape Tracking Weekend
Here is the set up for some basic rock tracking with Sydney band No Escape who are doing a selection of weekends over the coming months to...
- 08/08/2022
Neumann Heaven
Here are just 3 of our Vintage Neumann treasures: the M49, U67 and Gunterwagner U47 long body as they were all out on recent sessions translating
- 11/07/2022
Aaron True Film Composition Masterclass
Central Coast film composer Aaron True used the studio for a masterclass in music track laying for film with close to 20 of his students.
- 10/07/2022
Recording preparation tips
Here's some valuable recording prep tips from our chief engineer Andrew Beck's over 30 years experience working in recording studios from Los Ang
- 05/06/2022
Vintage Mic Explosion
Pulling out the big gun vintage microphones for some upcoming sessions, some nice outboard pics as well. Pictured here you can see the ELAM251, N
- 05/06/2022
Classic Outboard and FX back in service
Our venerable Yamaha SPX90's have just been serviced and so far the mark 1 unit is reinstalled in the FX rack alongside the other 2 classic 1980'
- 05/06/2022
Central Coast Stories Podcast Recording
The latest edition to be recorded at the studio is Dr Do More ER doctor on the Central Coast - Ash Bowden talking with journalist Kayleen Bell.<
- 03/06/2022
Luke Escombe – Whale Beach Road
Started in 2020, then held up by covid lockdowns, finally completed late 2021 here is the first single from Luke Escombe's triumphant new album e
- 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 (
- 27/04/2022
Tape Line Up Day
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
- 08/04/2022
Mic & Gear News
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
- 08/04/2022
Drawing Arrows Video Release – (shot at Damien Gerard Studios)
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
- 08/04/2022
Gigantic transfers
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
- 05/04/2022
Hoodoo Gurus Chariot of the Gods
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...
- 08/03/2022
Hoodoo Gurus – live recording
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
- 03/03/2022
’73 Fender Jazz Bass
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.
- 03/03/2022
TLAudio VP-1 Valve(Tube) Processors
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
- 03/03/2022
The Rams tracking and mixing
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...
- 03/03/2022
Drawing Arrows – Film Clip & New Single
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
- 03/03/2022
Matt Hickey – mixing
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...
- 03/03/2022
Halfway Homebouy album completed!
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
- 03/03/2022
Jessie May-Kitchen drum tracking
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
- 02/12/2021
ARIA Awards 2021
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- 10/11/2021
Reza Kasmael – Rap Vocals at DG’s
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
- 02/11/2021
First session post lockdown
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
- 02/11/2021
The 1973 Wall
With our ever-expanding guitar collection, we created a (close to) 1973 wall the other day
H
- 02/11/2021
The Mic Locker
A visiting engineer commented just the other day about the comprehensive nature of our microphone collection. Since then, there have been a few
- 01/11/2021
Shoutout from Steve Kilbey(The Church)
Steve Kilbey has been back in the studio virtually since lockdown lifted putting the finishing touches on the forthcoming album
- 05/10/2021
New Guitar Heads
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...
- 04/10/2021
Counting The Beat
We found the lockdown an ideal time to add to the already impressive drum inventory.
See bel
- 04/10/2021
Lockdown Tech work
Some good use of the downtime with various jobs completed or underway.
See below for Lynx Au
- 05/09/2021
Ampex 351 Vintage Tube Mic preamps
These legendary vintage units (the first models dating from 1948) have recently arrived and are still in their flight rack awaiting power supply
- 05/09/2021
Lockdown renovations
What better way to use some enforced downtime to have the studio builders come and do some ongoing renovations.
- 30/08/2021
About DG’s 2021
The most recent interview with studio manager Marshall Cullen all about The New Grieve Road West Gosford Facility which opened its doors October
- 04/08/2021
Keyboard News
Our keyboard selection expanded early in July with the acquisition of a Hammond L-100 Tonewheel organ. This classic 1970's electronic organ goes
- 04/08/2021
Guitar News
August Update
Along with the Rickenbacker 12 String below August saw these
- 03/08/2021
Sophie Monk Voice Overs
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
- 01/07/2021
Jackson Barclay
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
- 01/07/2021
Fran Mathey Description Services
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
- 01/07/2021
Vintage 60’s Mics
September 2021 we have just capped it off with the purchase of a matched pair of Original Vintage AKG C414's - the perfect Overheads
- 30/06/2021
DGS adds the iconic Neumann U67 to its impressive collection of studio Mic’s
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
- 19/05/2021
The mighty Gurus tracking session this week at DGS
Hoodoo Gurus More Tracking at DGs
The iconic Aussie legends spent another day tracking a cla
- 04/05/2021
Tyrants – Mixdown
- 04/05/2021
May Mic News – Manley Reference Gold Tube and More
Our latest edition, a Manley Reference Gold Tube Microphone. Comparable to a Neumann, but with its own unique qualities. A deep timbre and tight
- 01/05/2021
Microphone News
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
- 19/04/2021
Steve Kilbey and The Winged Heels record a new album in 4 days
A new 4 day session for Steve Kilbey ......
Steve Kilbey's latest session with the Winged H
- 28/03/2021
SONY MCI 2″ TAPE MACHINE up and running
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...
- 23/03/2021
ESP Eclipse 4 knobs, new editions for DGS
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
- 18/03/2021
Vintage Orange Marshall MK11 Super Lead 100W
A fantastic addition to the DGS Amp portfolio
This is one of the great JMP
- 09/03/2021
Garry Forzosi
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
- 24/02/2021
Online Mixing
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
- 24/02/2021
Paul Scott
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'
- 23/02/2021
Hoodoo Gurus
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-
- 10/02/2021
Paul Berwick’s Magnetic Quartet
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
- 29/01/2021
Voice Overs and Other Studio Services
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
- 29/01/2021
New Control Room Gear
Must-See Special New Pieces
To start 2021 we have added some very special new pieces to the co
- 15/12/2020
Session Players
Pro Session Players Available
DG's offers a select range of session musicians to suit any styl
- 27/11/2020
New ESP Guitars
The Legendary Guitars
The legendary ESP Guitars as used by Metallica and other heavy bands. We
- 20/11/2020
SSL ORIGIN
Latest Interview with SSL UK
New SSL Origin (the first of this model in the country) latest in
- 17/11/2020
Michaele Archer
Vocals and Harmonium with Andrew Beck
Local Central Coast Soprano and Central Coast Conservato
- 30/10/2020
API 500 Series Rack
Coming Soon
The new SSL origin has this neat idea of leaving some 19” standard rack mount sp
- 30/10/2020
Neumann SM69FET Stereo FET Microphone
Another Rare Piece To The Damien Gerard Studios' Collection
Another rare and hard to find piec
- 20/10/2020
Teletronix LA2A
Most Iconic and Sought After Tube Compressors
The Teletronix Urei LA2A is one of the most icon
- 15/09/2020
Damien Gerard Studios takes delivery of New SSL Console
Meet DGS Latest Arrival
Damien Gerard Studios, now residing one hour north of Sydney on the Ce
- 06/09/2020
Sea Eagles Talk DGS
The Vibes and How Jason Became Proud Owner
Jason Stenning, owner of Damien Gerard Studios (DGS
- 21/08/2020
Reaching Audience During COVID
DGS Hosts Performances To Live Audience
With so few real gigs around due to the limited number
- 28/07/2020
Star Crazy
New EP
Sydney rockers star crazy spent four days early in the month tracking their ne
- 22/07/2020
ABC Radio Interview
Steve Kilbey & Gareth Koch
Caroline Perryman of ABC Central Coast interviewed both Steve K
- 24/06/2020
1960’s Vintage Kit
New Equipment
After much searching the studio has recently acquired an original 19
- 05/06/2020
ABC Radio Interview
Gareth Koch
Interview with Gareth Koch Aria Winner and Classical Guitarist from the Saphire pr
- 19/05/2020
New Equipment
Coming Soon
We don’t have exact landing dates yet (due to Covid-19) but we will soon be anno
- 08/05/2020
Officially Open For Larger Sessions
Session of up to 5
Along with the relaxation of guidelines this week the studio can now easily