Mixing/Mastering/Remixing Studio Sweet Spot: Electric Blue Studios — Park Slope, Brooklyn

November 25th, 2012 by Trenton

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When bands take recording into their own hands – watch out! Brian Wenckebach of the Brooklyn group Elika proves that the obsession with getting your record right can go down the slippery slope of…studio ownership.

The result for Wenkebach resides in a Park Slope apartment, at the mixing/mastering/remixing facility he’s dubbed Electric Blue Studios. As visitors are finding out, every inch of EBS is artist-friendly – not surprising since its founder is walking the exact same walk as its clients.

If you want to connect with a highly creative spirit, then read on through – Electric Blue just might be for you.

Mission control: Electric Blue

Facility Name:  Electric Blue Studios

Website:  http://www.electricbluestudios.com

Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn

Neighborhood Advantages:  Great bars, restaurants, people, community.  Rated the best neighborhood in NYC.

Date of Birth: February, 2012

Facility Focus:  We specialize in mixing, mastering and remixing Shoegaze, Dreampop, Ambient and Electronic music.

Mission Statement: I wanted to build a studio with an easygoing vibe, that makes people feel like they are hanging with friends in a cool neighborhood and making music that sounds awesome.

I am an actual musician who got burnt out recording in studios with geeks who could work the dials but not understand the vision.  Electric Blue Studios is about actualizing the best version of you.

Clients/Credits:  Showtime Television Networks, Polyvinyl Records, Asobi Seksu, Starflyer 59, The Engineers, Elika, Arbol, Arms & Sleepers, Electroluminescent, Millimetrik, Dead Leaf Echo, The Spiracles, Luxa

Key Personnel:  Brian Wenckebach (owner, engineer, producer, musician, songwriter)

Amp, reamp, reimagine, for the mix/remix.

System Highlights:
Conversion: Prism Sound
Mic Preamps: Neve 1073 (x2), A Designs Pacifica (x2), Prism Sound (x4)
EQ/Dynamics:  Empiracal Labs Distressor EL8-X (x2), UBK Fatso, UBK Clariphonic
Mics: Pearlman TM-1, Mojave Audio MA-200, Audio-Tecnica 4047/SV, SM58 Beta (x2), SM57 (x4)
Effects: RE-201 Space Echo, Shumann PLL, Prophecy Sound Infinitphase MKII, Maneco Nano Sampler, Fractal Audio Axe FX
Instruments: Moog E1 Tremolo, Moog Voyager, Farfisa Mini Compacct, Nord Electro 3, 62 Fender Jazzmaster, Danelectro, Martin DR-1 Acoustic, Alvarez Classical, Fender Jaguar Bass
Amps: Vox AC-15, Orange AD-15
Software:  Ableton Live 8, Acid Pro 7, Pro Tools 8, Sound Forge Pro 10, Omnisphere, Stylus RMX, Komplete 8, Maschine, UAD Powered Plugins, Fabfilter Suite, Melodyne Editor, Audio Damage Suite, Camel Audio Suite, Stutter Edit, 2C Audio Breeze, Aether & B2

Distinguishing Characteristics: Non-intimidating, cozy apartment in a beautiful Brooklyn neighborhood lined with trees. Hot wife making coffee and snacks.

The building is on fire, you only have time to grab ONE thing to save, what is it? The bottle of whiskey because I’d definitely need a drink if that happened.

Rave Reviews: The space has good vibes and the equipment is top notch, but people rave about the upbeat atmosphere, and the pervading ethos that the experience should be about having fun and making that joy shine through the performance.

Most Memorable Session Ever:  The 100-track, Asobi Seksu mega-session was totally cool to work on.

Session You’d Like to Forget: Digging aluminum foil out of an overflowing toilet, while our client denied responsibility.

Dream Session: Prince and Aphex Twin covering Slowdive’s “Souvlaki” album

— Brian Wenckebach, Owner, Electric Blue Studios

He hears where you’re coming from: Brian Wenckebach