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Audio Virus X

About Me

Audio Virus X is a new private recording studio in Studio City, California. AVX was initially built with world-class and unique gear as a private recording studio for producer/engineer/songwriter/studio musician Dean Dichoso . Now outfitted with engineers Jessica Pearson and Joshua Stone , AVX is now available as an efficient and powerful recording studio to independent bands and artists of ALL styles of music.AVX offers a very balanced environment, featuring a top-level commercial quality recording studio, as well as a spacious and comfortable lounge, full kitchen,dining area, outdoor patio... and even a Hot Tub for the long (or scandalous) sessions.AVX was originally a mobile situation that started in Austin, TX. AVX has built a healthy clientele pool with a high rate of return-business since AVX was moved to Los Angeles, CA. Introductory Rates are offered for the remainder of 2007 for the curious. FOR MORE AUDIO SAMPLES - send AVX a myspace message.At Audio Virus X, we exude a uncompromised and high level of priority in comfort and quality to your end product. Once again, INTRO RATES AVAILABLE to select artists for remainder of 2007. Make your next record, demo, or single at Audio Virus X and experience this incredible recording atmosphere.
STUDIO MUSICIANS INCLUDE:
Stevie Blacke (Aaliyah, Beck, Taylor Hicks, Rihanna, Snoop Dog, Timbaland) - One-man-orchestra, Strings (Violin, Cello), String Arrangements
Toad (Nelly Furtado, All American Rejects) - Keys
Dave Lichens (The Heavy Steadies, Petra) - EMI Songwriter, Rock Vocal, Guitar
Kevin Haaland (The Heavy Steadies, Michael Johns, Skillet) - Guitar
Kenneth Schalk (Candiria, Mister Sparx, Fedora's Hatbox) - Drums, Aux. Percussion
Daisuke "DIE" Wachi (Divine Era) - Blues/Funk Guitar, Rock/Metal Guitar
Dean Dichoso (Mondoz, Stasera , Aria Darkening , Vas Deferens) - Drums, Guitar, Bass, Programming, String Arrangements
Chris "The Secret Weapon" Yanson (The Secret Weapon) - Piano, Synths, Programming
STUDIO EQUIPMENT (partial list)
Outboard and Front End:
Pro Tools HD2 Accel
Aurora LYNX Converters
Chandler 16X2 Rack Mixer
Summit TMX 420 Tube Mixers 16X2
OUTBOARD PREAMPS Summit MPC 100A
Chandler TG2 (2)
SSL SuperAnalogue XLOGIC
Universal Audio 8110 (8)
Audient Black Rack (2) Focusrite OctoPre (8)
ART Pro-Channel
OUTBOARD DYNAMICS SSL 9000 K Compressor
SSL 9000 K Gate/Expander
SSL DUENDE
Summit Audio MPC 100A
Summit Audio DCL 200 (2)
Urei Audio 1176LN (2)
DBX 160A (2)
Audient Black Rack Optical Compressors (4) ART Prochannel
OUTBOARD EFFECTS Tech 21 SANSAMP PSA1.1
Line 6 PODXT PRO
TC Electronic D-TWO Delay
Antares 1a Auto Tune
Alesis QuadraVerb
OUTBOARD EQ SSL E Series EQ (2)
Audient Black EQ
Focusrite Red
PLUGINS The list is ludicrous to install here...
Mics:
Neumann U67
Lauten Horizon
Langevin CR3A (2)
Rode NTK
Rode NT4
Oktava MK012 (2)
Oktava MK219 (2)
Sennheiser MD421
Sennheiser e906
Shure SM57 (6)
Shure SM7 (2)
Shure Beta 58
Shure Beta 52
Shure SM58
Audix i5
Audix D6
Heil PR-30
Yamaha Subkick
GUITAR AMPS:
Framus Cobra
Marshall JCM900 (modified for bigger low end and aggresive midrange)
Fender Super Champ (original)
Orange Tiny Terror
Magnatone Imperial
Roland Jazz Chorus 120
GUITAR SPEAKER CABINETS:
Framus Cobra 412 (2)
Marshall 1960A 412
Marshall 1960B 412
BASS GUITAR AMPS and CABS:
Gallien Krueger 1001 RB
Gallien Krueger 410 Cabinet
Drum Kits and Snares: Pearl Masterworks Series 4piece (to 10piece permutation available)
TAMA Starclassic Birch 4 piece
TAMA Bubinga 4 piece
Slingerland Maple 1950's era 4piece
Yamaha Studio Custom (5 piece)
Pork Pie Black Beauty Copy
Pearl Steve Ferrone (another awesome version of the Ludwig Black Beauty)
Pearl Ultra Cast 14x5.4 aluminum snare drum
Slingerland Steel Snare 1950's era
Zildjian, Sabian, Meinl, Istanbul Cymbals.... LOTS OF THEM
GUITARS:
Gibson Les Paul Supreme
Gibson The Paul II
Gibson Flying V 7-string
Fender Jazzmaster 1962
Fender Mustang 1957
Fender Nashville Deluxe Telecaster
Ibanez Artstar 80s model
Ibanez RG550 (with scalloped neck)
Dean Mach V
Dean Hardtail
ESP 7-string with Seymour Duncan JB pickups
ESP Les Paul Style with EMG 85's for pickups
Custom PRS style Double Cut
BC Rich Mockingbird Acrylic
Ibanez Exotic Acoustic
Reiser Acoustic
Basses:
Fender Jazz Bass 5-string
Fender Aeodyne Jazz Bass
Ibanez BTB 5-string
Ibanez Ergodyne 4-string
****This page is incoomplete... and underconstruction******

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/05/2007
Band Members: DEAN DICHOSO- Owner. Songwriter, Producer, Engineer, Session Musician, ArrangerCAMERON BRISTOW - Assistant EngineerJOSH STONE - Assistant EngineerJESSICA PEARSON - Assistant Engineer
Sounds Like: You. at your best.

However, our client list has got some great artists:

Midnight Hour [INTERSCOPE](OC, CA)

BC JEAN [INTERSCOPE] (Studio City,CA)

Fefe Dobson (Toronto,Canada)
TAT (London, UK)
Kenneth Schalk (formerly Candiria) (Hollywood, CA)
Anja (New York, New York)
Kazki (Austin, TX)
Anzu (Los Angeles, CA)
Stasera (Woodland Hills, CA)
Divine Era (Hollywood, CA)
Kaitee Page (London, England)
Breaker (North Hollywood, CA)
Mondoz (Houston, TX)
Adam Yorke (North Hollywood, CA)
Cameron Cone (Film Maker) (Ventura, CA)
Bellylove (Van Nuys, CA)
Vas Deferens (Sherman Oaks, CA)
.....more when we find the list!HERE ARE SOME ARTISTS THAT HAVE RECENTLY MADE RECORDS AT AVX:/

VAS DEFERENS
Record Label: Circumference Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

In Studio - Super Black Market

Dean is songwriting with and producing Super Black Market from Kansas City, Missouri. Currently in North Hollywood.LoveVisit Them:-AVX
Posted by on Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:27:00 GMT

Mixing Fefe Dobson

Dean is mixing the Fefe Dobson (Toronto, Canada) record at AVX with assistant engineers Parker Timm, and Cameron Bristow.This will be Fefe's 3rd release. An exciting and fun record to make. The reco...
Posted by on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:22:00 GMT

The Season Premiere (Phoenix, AZ)

Dean has just produced an EP for The Season Premiere from Phoenix, Arizona. for more info,AVX
Posted by on Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:34:00 GMT

IN THE STUDIO: Fefe Dobson (Toronto, Canada)

Audio Virus has FeFe Dobson in this month, featuring the inimitable rock and roll team of producer/songwriter Dave Lichens, producer/songwriter/engineer Dean Dichoso, members of The Heavy Steadies(Bur...
Posted by on Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:37:00 GMT

IN THE STUDIO - TAT (London, UK)

Dean is currently producing TAT from London, England. Dean is happy to have them in town, and they are underway on a great, high-energy punk/hard rock record.Check these guys out. AVX
Posted by on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:16:00 GMT

IN THE STUDIO: The Operation (London, UK)

Dean is producing an amazing power trio from London, UK. They are called The Operation. Watch out for these guys, they are going to explode.AVX
Posted by on Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:28:00 GMT

IN THE STUDIO - ANJA (NYC, NEW YORK)

Dean is producing an EP for ANJA who arrive into Burbank airport tomorrow then its on to AVX to make an incredible EP. AVX.
Posted by on Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:24:00 GMT

Dean at Jupiter 4 Studio in Brooklyn, NY

Dean is currently with Steve Schalk touring the Jupiter 4 Studio in Brooklyn, NY. This studio is owned by brothers Ken and Steve Schalk, and Dean is excited to finally spend some quaity time with Ste...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 01:07:00 GMT

AVX at AES (NYC/Manhattan)

Jessica, Cristina, and Dean are at the Audio Engineering Society in New York City.They are having a great time. Line6 just hooked AVX up with some massively awesome gear..and Line6 GOlf Balls no less...
Posted by on Sat, 06 Oct 2007 10:56:00 GMT

IN THE STUDIO - MONDOZ

Dustin Dichoso comes back to LA this morning, as Dean produces two new Mondoz songs. Some of you Mondoz fans from back in the day might remember the tune.... "Gaping Wide". It's getting a makeover. ...
Posted by on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 01:30:00 GMT