Groovefarm Analog Recording Co.

09/01/2024

Cutting room is coming along. Glad to have the old stove fired up and roaring. The mind is “willin” and the body is able. Remember, where there is will, there’s a way.

08/01/2024

“All around me I can see my comrades in arms”

04/01/2024

2024- all about getting into the groove. This year we are hitting the ground running with the final stages of development for our Live To Disc facility. This has been a long time coming but we are nearly there. More news to come as we go…….

21/12/2023

It’s all hands on deck here this week. With exciting custom builds underway, Sura Laynes nearing the end of their live album sessions, some lovely old gear getting installed ready for the new year. Even Mr Mavers has been drafted in to give the old Premiers a good pasting. One last push before we go into hibernation.

19/12/2023

Back in session with Sura Laynes for the final push of their debut album. I’ve loved producing and engineering this whole project that has been recorded live to tape without the use of any Digital Audi Workstations or plug-ins. Just good old fashioned analog equipment. This is certainly not for the faint hearted but these guys have excelled. The final mix will be rendered to 1/4 audio tape and will be available as a physical release as-well as a digitised versions across all social media and streaming platforms. Keep your eyes peeled in 2024 for these guys.

18/12/2023

It’s just over a year ago since Sheffield’s finest Richard Hawley visited the studio to record some absolutely stunning songs live to tape, and what a year it’s been. I’ve made some truly wonderful friends. Had so much support and advice. Also had some incredible sessions with absolutely world class artists. All I can say is 2024 is looking to be a very exciting year. Thank you for all the support and the interest. Long may it continue. Hope you all have a very merry Christmas.

11/12/2023

The vintage 60’s Roger’s drums are really excelling lately. Tones to die for. Perfect studio kit making itself at home in a big way.

11/12/2023

More sessions with the sublime Sura Laynes this week and a trip to London to fulfil a life long ambition. Some very exciting things happening this week.

09/12/2023

Sura Laynes Drummer Paul lost in the moment listening back to some live takes from there forthcoming live album sessions.
This album is being recorded entirely to 8 track cassette tape, then mastered to our 1/4 inch stereo ex bbc Preco machine. The results so far are sounding fantastic. The value for money and sound quality that can be achieved by using high quality cassette tapes is just mind blowing. Analog sound for any budget.

07/12/2023

Sura Laynes back in session recording live to tape.
Nothing digital in this studio! just pure Vibe.
Sounding fantastic guys.

06/12/2023

The things you find in the belly of this place never ceases to amaze.

06/12/2023

Fantastic sound from this little location recording combo.
Soon to be joined by another.
The quality and colour from this set up is astounding. 1/4 inch analog gold.

04/12/2023

Another day, another time, another star that always shines.
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02/12/2023

It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing. Rhythm section sounding FANTASTIC! Hitting the spot every time. A team effort from our vintage Roger’s kit and 60’s AKG and Calrec microphones. Let the beat play on…….

28/11/2023

Fully recapped and serviced Teac 2a console hooked up to a stereo Nagra reel to reel machine. Running at 15ips through some custom BBC LEMO cables made in house.
Trying out a fantastic Beyer room mic. All sounds LUSH.

27/11/2023

Prepping some live takes for a tracking session on Thursday.
I must say, it never ceases to amaze me that with the correct calibration and type, cassettes sound incredible.

25/11/2023

Sura Laynes’ Tommy filling his lugs with the takes from the last session. All recorded live to tape.

23/11/2023

Tracking some timeless melodies late into the night. With so much going on it’s easy to get lost in the music, which is not a bad thing. Play on brothers and sisters.

22/11/2023

CALIBRATION.
Absolute quality from MRL.

21/11/2023

A new chapter to my own personal musical development. Revisiting something from many moons ago that I should have continued when I was a younger man.
Thank you Rupert Stone for the Cello delivery. Always a pleasure to see you.

19/11/2023

Brothers in Arms, Casino & EA250. A nice combination indeed.

19/11/2023

18/11/2023

What’s going on here?…

17/11/2023

Sura Laynes in session for a brand new album. Absolutely fantastic songs and a pleasure to work with. Recording live to tape is not for the faint hearted. There are no hiding places in the analog world but the fruits are juicy and ripe for these guys.

16/11/2023

One of our studio kits, a 60’s Roger’s outfit is poised ready and sounding absolutely fantastic for todays session. After trying 5 different snares in pre production, surprisingly it was an unknown 1920’s all brass snare that blew our minds. Really looking forward to to this.

14/11/2023

A true legend indeed. Always a pleasure when Mr Mavers and Co swings by. His musical prowess blows my mind every time. The spirit of a lion and a heart of gold. When god made him he broke the mould.

17/10/2023

Another beauty in the studio. Early 70’s Martin.

13/10/2023

Here is another video of a recent live session with
Leftychris Band. A beautiful track and a pleasure to work with.

13/10/2023

Cut from the same cloth. Connected with blood sweat and tears. Resulting in sublime harmony.