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Ron Wells AKA Jack Smooth Techno, Acid, Breaks & Electro producer. Early pioneer of Jungle Techno & Atmos DnB. Less

The studio, completely rebuilt in 2009, remains in private use.
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RON WELLS
Music Composer & Producer for; Commercial Release, Film, Video & Television. SOUND ENTITY
Founded by Ron Wells in 1990 Sound Entity studio was used by many household names in the dance music industry. The studio is most famous for pioneering the 'Jungle Techno' sound - that was primarily produced on the following equipment:

Roland JX8-P (tech basses)
Roland SH-101 X 2 (tech riffs)
Ro

land Juno 106 (pads)
Roland MKS-70 (pads)
Roland JV-1080 (pads and tech sounds)
Control Synthesis Deep Bass Nine
Korg Wavestation A/D (pads)
Korg 01/W (tech stabs)
Novation Bass Station (acid)
Novation Drum Station (beats)
Yamaha TG500 (pads)
Ensoniq ASR10 (beats & loops)

Boss SE50 - Multi FX
ZOOM 9010 - Multi FX
ZOOM 9120 - Multi FX
Ensoniq DP/4 - Multi FX
Zoom 9030 - Multi FX
Electro Harmonix Small Stone - Phaser
Boss - Super Phaser

Allen & Heath GS3 32 Track Mixing Console (powered by a high-end custom PSU by James Henriot of Whest Audio)

ATC SCM 20 ASL Pro monitors

Panasonic SV-3800 DAT Recorder

No instance of compression or dynamics control was ever used.

09/07/2024

46 track album

28/06/2024

J Jay Cunning drops a great mix.

Early House sounding track of the 80s Mr Fingers vibe. Have it free on me, or pay if you want. Best Ron
31/05/2024

Early House sounding track of the 80s Mr Fingers vibe. Have it free on me, or pay if you want. Best Ron

track by Ron Wells / Jack Smooth / Emotional Dials

Earl Grey - RecollectionWe take you on a journey through the Jazzier sounds of early Atmospheric (Intelligent) Drum & Ba...
02/05/2024

Earl Grey - Recollection

We take you on a journey through the Jazzier sounds of early Atmospheric (Intelligent) Drum & Bass and the influences that inspired it. Some tracks have never been released on digital.

18 tracks for £15, thanks as ever for your support. Ron ❤

https://emotionaldials.bandcamp.com/album/recollection

04/04/2024

20 track album

It's Bandcamp Friday. Get your Jungle Techno, Techno, House, Acid & Electro fix here
01/03/2024

It's Bandcamp Friday. Get your Jungle Techno, Techno, House, Acid & Electro fix here

Ron Wells (Jack Smooth) is a Techno, Acid, Breaks & Electro producer. Pioneer of Jungle Techno & early DnB. Founder of Sound Entity Studio. Music Composer & Producer for; Commercial Release, Film, Video & Television. www.soundentity.co.uk

Here we go... Jungle Techno Volume 2.A collection of classic Jungle Techno from Jack Smooth & friends, many tracks have ...
06/02/2024

Here we go... Jungle Techno Volume 2.

A collection of classic Jungle Techno from Jack Smooth & friends, many tracks have never been released on digital.

Featuring:

Kev Bird
Smooth But Hazzardous
Hedgehog Affair
Fast Floor
Ruff With The Smooth
20 Hurts
Electronic Experienced
Jack Smooth

15 track album

30/01/2024

4 track album

17/11/2023

4 track album

05/10/2023

Top ten baby! Step aside,Plump DJs -, coming through. Dusky, you’re next.
100% of the proceeds are going to cancer charities. Link in comments, let’s see how far we can get!

Beatport Lee CoombsDylan Rhymes POoKkouncilhouseRon Wells AKA Jack SmoothOOODMichael Wells aka GTOAndrey SirotkinMG MasteringRoss HarperOOODMatt Dopamine GoddardRoss HarperGiuseppe Rockets PagliariMatt PookAndrew J MavorMeat KatiedubspeekaChris LiberatorMyagi MusicJody 'Hellfire Machina' ShiresRockets UK@followers

04/10/2023
18/09/2023
14/09/2023

Shout out to Soundspace for premiering mine and Ron Wells AKA Jack Smooth 'Overspeed' on Respekt Recordings, which is out tomorrow. Link for the premier is in the comments below 👇👇👇

My new 'Rave Techno' release on Respekt Rebels is a colab with my mate Ant 'Chicago Loop' Wilson. It's always nice to wo...
12/09/2023

My new 'Rave Techno' release on Respekt Rebels is a colab with my mate Ant 'Chicago Loop' Wilson. It's always nice to work with someone who has solid production know-how, he's just easy to work with, we shared a few tips & tricks between us and there's more to come.
It's also nice to be spreading my wings and working with more quality labels these days. Pre-order is open.

https://www.beatport.com/track/overspeed/18054634

Very excited about this next release. The pre-order is now available for my latest offering, 'Overspeed', which is on one of my favourite labels, Respekt Recordings. This time it’s a collaboration with Jungle Techno pioneer, fellow Ex-Pat and professional drinking buddy, Ron Wells AKA Jack Smooth, on the Respekt Rebels series. Rave techno at its finest. Pre-order link is in the comments below. 👇👇👇

Can I please draw your attention to the project below:I (and lots of other quality artists) have donated a Techno track ...
02/09/2023

Can I please draw your attention to the project below:

I (and lots of other quality artists) have donated a Techno track for a compilation to raise money for a hospice in Brighton for cancer patients ‘Martlets Hospice’… all of us have been, or will be at some point impacted by this vile disease!

The album sets out to raise money for this grass roots charity… all profits raised will go directly to Martlets Hospice, a VERY worthy cause.

It’s up on Bandcamp now:

22 track album

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“I make & play; Techno, Electro, Acid, Jungle Techno & iDnB”

Music Composer & Producer for Commercial Release & Sync. DJ Sets: Techno/Acid/Electro... or Jungle Techno/Hardcore/iDnB. BIOGRAPHY Ron Wells (previously known as Jack Smooth) is often credited as a pioneer of Jungle Techno, and an early architect of Drum and Bass, in particular the 'Intelligent' or 'Liquid' variant. He is the creator of Sound Entity Studio, which in the early 90s became a go-to facility for Dance Music producers.

During his career Ron has produced over 300 dance music records, spanning many genres. He usually focuses on creating his own chord structures and melodies using synthesizers, as opposed to relying on sampling the work of others. His music embodies an electronic, ambient techno signature with production standards that are recognisable as more 'polished' than typical underground dance music.

Ron Wells began his career at the age of 17 as a House & Techno London Pirate Radio DJ in 1987 (Crystal, Medina & WLR), he then went on to form Wax Factory Productions in 1989. Wax Factory was one of the first UK dance music labels to deal directly with record shops, by not having a distribution deal. In years to come, Wax factory would earn cult status as an underground UK House and Techno label. Many, to this day, believe that Ron's productions were from the USA, due to their authentic Techno sound.

In 1991 Ron created Sound Entity Recordings to concentrate on forming the Jungle Techno sound he is predominantly known for. Key artists on the label were Smooth But Hazzardous, Hedgehog Affair, Jack Smooth and 20 Hurts.