External DVD Drive via USB for MacBook Pro

October 13th, 2009 by recording-studio

I’ve been looking for a small footprint external DVD drive since my MacBook Pro’s superdrive started rejecting any kind of disc that I feed to it. I have a Plextor PX-708UF but it is so bulky and it requires a power adapter that adds to the bulk.

DIGISTOR Self-Powered DVD Burner with USB 2.0

DIGISTOR Self-Powered DVD Burner with USB 2.0

So, I was looking and found this SLIM DVD Burner with USB 2.0 connection. DIGISTOR DVD brand is not popular as Samsung or Sony and the thing is expensive, too. But when I looked at the specs I saw that it has a Panasonic DVD optical drive inside and it also has a rechargeable internal battery for long data burning sessions

I need security when burning backups of my multi-track audio sessions. These multi-track sessions can run up at least 4GBs per song, imagine 12 tracks of drums, 2 tracks of bass, at least  tracks of guitar, and so on and so forth. At sample rates of 48Khz and bit rate of 24, we’re talking lots of GIGs in data capacity. This self-powered DVD burner is a perfect complement to my mobile data recording and backup needs on my MacBook Pro.

Buy this DIGISTOR External USB DVD Drive on Amazon.

Rap Song and Hip Hop Beat Production

September 18th, 2009 by recording-studio

My bro “Jayson” is a certified rap freak and rhyme wiz, he’s an upcoming MC with much promise. On this vid he couldn’t wait to share his great rhyme work on an unfinished track for the sabungero cockfighting flick. the tune ain’t done yet, we gonna pretty it up some more, dirty it up a bit with some horns, strings and maybe lots of atmos and ambience from the cockpits.

oh yeah, hip hop beat production and programming by Gerry, Jonathan and Neil at 2808 Sound Weavers Recording Studio in Makati, Philippines. Not just loops or samples, we played real instruments on this track, acoustic guitars, bass guitar, electric wah guitar, eBow on acoustic and electrics, keyboards, that’s why the beat is so thick like a mutha.

Film Music and Score, Movie Sound for Sabungero (Coockfighting)

September 8th, 2009 by recording-studio

We just finished a very demanding project involving the music, score and sound for indie film Sabungero.

Sabungero is about the game of cockfighting in the Philippines. The main actors are Joel Torre, Ricky Davao and Maritoni Fernandez together with a stellar supporting cast Syd Lucero, Robert Arevalo, Noni Buencamino and Leo Martinez among others. Produced by Sabong.net.Ph - this independently produced movie will be shown at SM commercial theaters in the last week of September.

For the movie’s sound and score, sound co-producer and audio engineer Jonathan Reynera did a lot of re-recordings of sounds and noises by chickens, in cockfighting action, and the sound of the cockpits with people and bettors shouting their bets and reactions before and after a fight. There was also a bit of custom foley sounds recorded to really embellish particular scenes.

UR105.9’s Underground Hot Pick for August? DR. CROWLEY!

August 13th, 2009 by recording-studio
Blues rock gurus from Cavite are lords of the Underground Radio in August

Blues rock gurus from Cavite are lords of the Underground Radio in August

Boracay featured in CD by Moise, a French Moroccan Artiste in the Philippines

August 4th, 2009 by recording-studio

Boracay CD by Moise

Cover of Boracay CD by Moise, a French Moroccan in the PhilippinesMoise is a French-Moroccan singer and keyboardist who sings in French, Portuguese, Spanish and English languages. His music features a unique blend of global music styles and world beats into his own distinctive musical signature. You name it, bossa nova, samba, Latin and reggae music, French chanteuse/chanson, to jazz and modern dance… Moise has it covered on this CD.

Boracay CD is available at all leading record stores in the Philippines. Released by Universal Records.

Credits:
Produced by: Moise
Audio Recording, Editing and CD Mastering by: Jonathan Reynera
Recorded, mixed and mastered at: Sound Weavers Recording Studio

Dr. Crowley’s “ROCK N ROLL HEART N SOUL” Debut CD Available at Odyssey and MusicOne now

August 2nd, 2009 by recording-studio

Rock N Roll Heart N Soul” is now available at Odyssey and MusicOne record stores in Metro Manila, Philippines. This is the debut CD of Dr. Crowley, a 6-pc blues rodk outfit from Cavite.

ROCK N ROLL HEART N SOUL contains 12 original blues rock tunes by the 6-man group from Cavite. The music on the CD is inspired by a wide gamut of the electric blues tradition; from Chicago blues, Delta blues, Southern Blues and even Gospel. Produced by Gerardo Pineda Diwa (producer of Blueskrieg Pinoy blues compilation CD) and recorded at Sound Weavers recording studio.

Get your original CDs now for only P250.00

ROCK N ROLL HEART N SOUL is sponsored by UR105.9, GSM BLUE and NU107.

Another quality Pinoy rock CD production released by Rebolusyon Rekords - top Philippine indie music label

New Recording Studio Video Tour

July 2nd, 2009 by recording-studio

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new recording studio at Sound Weavers, 2808! Why? Located at Unit 2808 in Cityland Pasong Tamo Tower in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines, that’s why! Very accessible from Pasay, Pasig, Quezon City, Alabang and Sucat Paranaque - the new Studio 2808 hs Pro Tools HD 2 Accel on MacPro with Apogee converters and top of the line analog preamps, compressors, equalizers, special effects and TONS of plugins from Waves, McDSP among others.

Recording studio services include recording, editing, vocal tuning, drum pocketing, mixing, mastering, dubbing, ADR, sound design, film score, music score, music library and many more even MIDI editing, programming and sequencing. We have Reason, Ableton Live and Logic Studio too!

Check out this short but sweet video tour.

 

 

 

Blues Music Power at the 2009 Fete De La Musique

June 18th, 2009 by recording-studio

Blues music power represented at French spring music festival, the FETE DE LA MUSIQUE 2009″

Blues Rock Stage at ELBOW ROOM
MetroWalk Complex
Ortigas Center, Pasig
Philippines

featuring (among others):
* Dr. Crowley
* Snakecharmer
* Blue Jean Junkies

FREE ENTRANCE!

BLUES N ROCK N ROLL BASH at 19East

June 3rd, 2009 by recording-studio

BLUES N ROCK N ROLL BASH at 19East
June 6, 2009 9pm

Rakrakan presents “Blues N Rock N Roll Bash”, an evening of blues rock music mixed with classic rock and roll at 19East Music Hall on Saturday, June 6, 2009.

This exciting gig at 19East Music Hall features young Pinoy blues rockers Dr. Crowley, Crowjane and Blue Jean Junkies who will deliver their own takes on blues rock classics as well as their original Pinoy rock compositions.

Fans of The Allman Brothers, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Eric Clapton, ACDC and more classic rock tunes will surely be in for a musical treat. Dr. Crowley is a blues-rock band from Cavite that plays classic tunes from Lynyrd Skynyrd and ACDC. Dr. Crowley’s debut CD “Rock N Roll Heart N Soul” is coming out in July from Rebolusyon Rekords. Crowjane is fronted by model crooner Nicole Ascencio who will treat the crowd with their rendition of Janis Joplin and Sampaguita classics. Blue Jean Junkies fronted by Nino Mendoza plays raunchy classic rock orignials.

19East serves good food and great ambiance, its Music Hall boasts a world class sound system and great sounding acoustics. Tickets to Blues N Rock N Roll Bash are available at the entrance for only P200.

Text 0922-855-8857 for more information,

Video: Dr. Crowley Radio Interview in 6UG at NU107

June 1st, 2009 by recording-studio

Radio interview of Dr. Crowley, a blues rock band from Cavite, Philippines. Hosted by Bel Sayson and Joey Dizon, 6UG at NU107 is a radio show that features crazy interviews of Pinoy rock bands.

The guys played Arinola Blues, Basagulero and Brgy Tagay on air, all from Dr. Crowley’s debut CD “Rock N Roll Heart N Soul” to be released in July 2009 from Rebolusyon Rekords.

Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J-7bb90L6M