Quabe

Wizards of Osgoode

January 26, 2024 | Garage-Rock/Punk

Tales of time, love, truth and the scarcity of them all.


Returning with their third LP, the Wizards of Osgoode unveil an eclectic amalgamation of garage-rock, psychedelia, and punk. From raw, high-octane energy to intricate sonic landscapes, this album captures the essence of their dynamic live performances while exploring new territories within timeless musical contexts.

Listen on

Project Overview

My band's most multifaceted work yet. Featuring garage-rock jams, punk runs, and melodic/ambient interludes. This record was extremely rewarding to produce, mix, and master.


Posing various challenges, it's characterized by "live off the floor" nature that every song was recorded through. So it involved dealing with limited tracks, bleed, and phase issues.


It was important to set up a comfortable and effective recording space where all musicians could perform optimally and hear each other clearly. Thanks to my prior learning experiences and resources, these challenges didn't persist. My ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and come up with solutions proved useful, making the recording process much smoother.

Roles

Producer

Recording engineer

Mixing engineer

Mastering engineer

Quabe

Wizards of Osgoode

January 26, 2024 | Garage-Rock/Punk

Tales of time, love, truth and the scarcity of them all.


Returning with their third LP, the Wizards of Osgoode unveil an eclectic amalgamation of garage-rock, psychedelia, and punk. From raw, high-octane energy to intricate sonic landscapes, this album captures the essence of their dynamic live performances while exploring new territories within timeless musical contexts.

Listen on

Project Overview

My band's most multifaceted work yet. Featuring garage-rock jams, punk runs, and melodic/ambient interludes. This record was extremely rewarding to produce, mix, and master.


Posing various challenges, it's characterized by "live off the floor" nature that every song was recorded through. So it involved dealing with limited tracks, bleed, and phase issues.


It was important to set up a comfortable and effective recording space where all musicians could perform optimally and hear each other clearly. Thanks to my prior learning experiences and resources, these challenges didn't persist. My ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and come up with solutions proved useful, making the recording process much smoother.

Roles

Producer

Recording engineer

Mixing engineer

Mastering engineer

Quabe

Wizards of Osgoode

January 26, 2024 | Garage-Rock/Punk

Tales of time, love, truth and the scarcity of them all.


Returning with their third LP, the Wizards of Osgoode unveil an eclectic amalgamation of garage-rock, psychedelia, and punk. From raw, high-octane energy to intricate sonic landscapes, this album captures the essence of their dynamic live performances while exploring new territories within timeless musical contexts.

Listen on

Project Overview

My band's most multifaceted work yet. Featuring garage-rock jams, punk runs, and melodic/ambient interludes. This record was extremely rewarding to produce, mix, and master.


Posing various challenges, it's characterized by "live off the floor" nature that every song was recorded through. So it involved dealing with limited tracks, bleed, and phase issues.


It was important to set up a comfortable and effective recording space where all musicians could perform optimally and hear each other clearly. Thanks to my prior learning experiences and resources, these challenges didn't persist. My ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and come up with solutions proved useful, making the recording process much smoother.

Roles

Producer

Recording engineer

Mixing engineer

Mastering engineer

Technical Skills

  • Microphone setup and placement

  • Signal Flow Understanding

  • Acoustic treatment knowledge

  • Multitrack Recording techniques

  • Balancing

  • Mid/Side Equalization

  • Compression & Limiting

  • Automation

  • Critical listening skills

  • Loudness Control

Creative Skills

  • Instrumental arrangement

  • Innovative sound design

  • Unique signal flow scenarios

  • Adaptability based on audio source/style

  • Effect Processing

  • Stereo Widening

  • Distortion/Saturation

Outcome and Impact

Outcome and Impact

Outcome and Impact

While this project was as monumental as the preceding LP in terms of recording and production, the established limitations of this project put forward some new demands. This really tested my ability to make do with what I had, and was very fulfilling towards the end. As a result, I find it more sensible to often establish restrictions/limitations to test my abilities. More often than not, the results can be very interesting and unique.