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Pirate Studios

About Me

Are you over studios where you loose control of your project, or where they just want you in and out with minimum time and maximum charges?. Then Pirate Studios may be the answer you have been looking for.Pirate Studios is a professional recording Studio and independent record label near Tathra on the NSW South Coast of Australia. Magnificent location with a relaxed atmosphere, and a fresh approach. Toft ATB 32 Console and meter bridge, Adam and Grover Notting Monitors, Mics from Neumann, AKG, Sontronics, Rode, Shure, Se Electronics Senheiser and many more, Outboard gear from Universal Audio, Avalon, Rupert Neve, Focusrite, Drawmer, Urei, TL Audio TC, Lexicon, Yamaha, Korg. Recording formats from Tape, to 24 track digital and Cubase 4.1 available. Basic mastering with TC and Bias Peak Pro suite / and CD copy also available.Huge range of vintage and current instuments / amps / effects / 60's Ludwig kit / 70's Gretsch Kit, can be made available for sessions. Boutique amps from Matchless and Reynolds Valveart, as well as classic old Hiwatt, Marshall, Fender, Maton / Ultravox / Jansen / Goldentone amps. Keyboards include Vintage Harmonium, Hammond Organ, Motion Sound Cabinet, Roland Rhodes Piano.Mobile recording facility, small / medium systems PA hire. At Pirate studios it's the music that matters. You should create your own MySpace Layouts like me by using nUCLEArcENTURy .COM's MySpace Profile Editor !

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Member Since: 30/03/2008
Band Website: www.piraterecordingstudios.com
Band Members: Operated by Dave Sparks who has worked with artists such as Gyan, Robyne Dunn, Wayne Gillespie / Dave Dobbyn, The Saints, Temper Temper, Chris Morrow (The Numbers) and still plays guitar in the legendary Lime Spiders. Rock highlights have included, playing as special guest with Tool and Silverchair at the Offshore festival / and with the MC5 in Sydney and NoFx at Indyfest with the Lime Spiders, Billy Joel "The Bridge" national Australian tour with Robyne Dunn, and working with Dr Feelgood and the Troggs with Temper Temper, supporting Luka Bloom with Gyan and Tim Gaze, playing Vincent Price in the Countdown Explosion corporate "Jacksons" show. Playing at the Pirate Party with the Magic Cliffs. Dave has also recorded albums with producers such as Gil Norton and Charles Fisher. Now happily settled on the Far South Coast, offering so much more than your average studio. At Pirate Studios you remain in control of your project and your creative process. Unbeatable packages available for young and unsigned
Influences: Wilco, Yes, Big Heavy Stuff, Neil Young, Spinal Tap, Scuurvy, Chuck Wagon and the wheels, Lucinda Williams, Even, Sex Pistols, Radiohead, Devil Rock 4, Ramones, Quo, Mottorhead, Bad News, Moltern Universe, The Wet tones, Saxon, Johhny Cash, Dee Minor, Stoker, Ken Davis, Roxy Music, Unleaded, Died Pretty, Kate Bush, Uriah Heap, The Magic Cliffs, The Befa Cliffs Nigel Tufnel, Watermelon Slim, The Red Elvis', any 70's band with big hair.
Sounds Like: How ever you want it to sound, and better. All the tracks on this site HAVE NOT been sent out to be mastered. This is what they sound like from the studio.
Record Label: Pirate Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Check out this event: Jim Lay Fundraiser

Hosted By:Pirate StudiosWhen:Saturday, 9 May 2009Where:Tanja HallTanjaNSWDescription:The event to be at for 2009. Tanja Hall with Damon Davies, Daniel Champagne, Wild Martins and the cream of the NSW ...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:05:00 GMT

Thank you to Bega

Last Friday was the Launch of Daniel Champagne's "My own Design" at the Annexe space in Bega.  It was a well attended event and the crowd which spilled out onto the footpath enjoyed probably the best ...
Posted by on Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:07:00 GMT

Live clip from Pirate Guide to Wyndham now on ABC

http://www.abc.net.au/local/videos/2008/12/08/2440804.htm?si te=southeastnsw <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />.... 
Posted by on Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:00:00 GMT

New Releases on Pirate Records

November will mark the release of two new albums on the Pirate Record label.  The exceptionally gifted Daniel Champagne will release "My own Design" and "The Pirate Guide to Wyndham", a live ...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:07:00 GMT

What a fantastic Week at Pirate Studios, just keeps on getting better.

Well Buccaneers, What a week it has been here at Pirate. Final mixes of Daniel Champagnes album done, a great project and personally very rewarding.  I have watched Daniel develop, since ...
Posted by on Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:52:00 GMT

Bega Regional Gallery open mic night.

Last nights first open mic night was a great success, and wonderful to see this type of event in Bega. Great performances from, Rebecca Moore, Ged Riverstone, Pink Haired Gurls, Pete Wilde, Noel and B...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:38:00 GMT

4000 Views in 4 Months.

Looks like Tomorrow the Pirate Studios myspace site will hit 4000 views.  Not bad for 4 Months. A free Pirate Studio badge for whoever is the 4000th viewer. Thanks to all the friends we have...
Posted by on Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:27:00 GMT

First Pirate Party a Huge success

A short note of thanks for all those who came to the Pirate party and made it the great night it was.  Thanks to all the bands that rocked and provided many hours of entertainment, and to Patrick...
Posted by on Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:40:00 GMT

Pirate Studios Badges now available on E-bay.

Lets face it we all like to look cool when we go out.  What better way to achieve fashion utopia than by wearing a Pirate Studios badge.  Looks great on your jacket / shirt, or&nbs...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:01:00 GMT

Wyndham Live and Local Live a Pirate Recording...

Live and Local   We are excited to announce a "Live" project for later in 2008.  Pirate Studios will donate time to record the Monthly "Live and Local" session at the Robbie Burns hote...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:40:00 GMT