Studio Sweet Spot: QuadStudios Lakeside in Greenwood Lake, NY

August 9th, 2010 by Trenton

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Facility Name: QuadStudios Lakeside

QuadStudios Lakeside's live room beckons

Website: http://www.quadlakeside.com

Location: On the shores of beautiful Greenwood Lake , Orange County NY about one hour north of NYC

Neighborhood Advantages: We have lots of stores and restaurants to augment the country/lake environment. For overnight stays, the house accommodates six comfortably and the guest house an additional four. Full kitchen use is available in both houses, and the lake is just steps from the studio. It’s a great place to relax and be creative.

Date of Birth: The Quad Family of studios was started in 1978. Lakeside became active the spring of 2008.

Facility Focus: We have a wonderful large tracking room right on the lake. Two large iso booths and the sound lock can make a third. Just last week we had an 18-piece swing “big band” and recorded 20 songs in front of a studio audience of 50 — it was a session to remember fondly.

Mission Statement: To continue to have good music and talented performers here to make the best recordings.

Clients/Credits: Western Swing band with award-winning Junior Daugherty, Morris Tancredi mixing Billy Ray Cyrus, Broadway show singer Becky Barta, King Phaze, Jay Ungar and Molly Mason

Key Personnel: Lou Gonzalez founder and engineer. Rick Slater Engineer. Mike Garafolo Assistant Engineer.

The QuadStudios Lakeside control room

System Highlights: We have the new SSL AWS 900+SE analogue work station, 48 In/Out Pro Tools, plus analog recording with a new Studer 827 24-track and ½-inch analogue mixdown. We have a large selection of mics both tube and dynamic and a very large outboard package for analogue recording and mixing. We also have a great Pro Tools rig with the usual plug-in favorites. We have it ALL.

Distinguishing Characteristics: The studio sits a close 15 feet from the lake with windows looking out on the water. Go for a swim, walk in the woods, BE CREATIVE. You can work with no interruptions, or bring friends to entertain you while you record.

The building is on fire, you only have time to grab ONE thing to save, what is it? The Steinway “B” grand piano built in 1910 and restored to NEW by Steinway. What a pleasure to play.

Rave Reviews: People love the ability to create without interruption in a warm safe and Relaxing environment. This studio is about a place and a vibe where the artist can work in tune with the surroundings here and leave the distraction of their daily lives back home.

Greenwood Lake...It's not Gotham.

Most Memorable Session Ever: The 18 piece swing “BIG BAND”. I had a great time recording it. The musicians said they had never before heard themselves with such clarity, dynamics, and sound. They will be back.

Session You’d Like to Forget: Gee … we haven’t had any bad ones. We did have one where the drummer went thru FIVE sets of headphones.

Dream Session: Hank Williams, Norah Jones, Keith Richards.

— Lou Gonzalez, Founder/Engineer of Quad Lakeside