LATEST NEWS
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The highly anticipated Vaselines comeback album has been recorded and mixed. Their all star line up included Stevie Jackson and Bobby Kildea of Belle and Sebastian plus Michael McGaughrin of the 1990s on drums. All 14 songs were recorded and mixed in analogue and sound big, beautiful and warm as toast.
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Exile Parade are one of the most exciting rock'n'roll bands around, they're signed to Suburban Records in the Netherlands and they've almost finished their debut album here at analogue catalogue.
AC are now offering a mastering service for clients on a budget as we have found that too many recordings are being ruined by clients taking their mixes to people who don't know what they're doing. We want to make sure that when you record here your record sounds as good as possible. See rates page for further details.
James Yorkston & The Big Eyes Family Players recording at Analogue Catalogue for Domino Records June 2009
The Great Tape Debate
Over the past two decades both musicians and engineers have become increasingly dependent upon computers for both the playing and recording of music. However, we believe that the depressing side effect of this technological surge is the loss of a beautiful craft. In her 22 years as an engineer Julie has never recorded music to a computer. She is of the belief that the way in which you use your optic nerve and brain for computer input is highly detrimental to your ability to hear clearly and to think creatively. The levels of undo which digital technology offers remove the fear, adrenalin and sharp inspired thinking that analogue recording produces.
Agree? Disagree? Go to our new FAQ's and Comments page to back us up or shoot us down...
Return of the Vaselines
Some of you may be aware that we organised the Frances McKee and Eugene Kelly gigs 3 years ago which subsequently lead to the Vaselines reforming.
Over the last year they've played 2 sold out US tours plus huge gigs in Brazil, Barcelona, Tokyo, London and Glasgow. The 20th Anniversary deluxe reissue of their collected recordings 'Enter The Vaselines' is out now on Sub Pop and selling like hot cakes.
They're playing a session on Mark Riley's show on 6 Music on 17th September and are Mudhoney's very special guests for their Edinburgh Playhouse gig on 9th October. After that they're here for most of November as the Vaselines re-enter a recording studio for the first time in 20 years. Dying for it?
Analogue Catalogue is a vintage analogue recording hideaway in the hills 20 minutes east of Manchester city centre. Crafted into a Victorian manor house, this boutique recording studio has three dedicated live rooms, a flat response control room and a myriad of natural acoustic spaces.
The gear list (in particular the Trident desk and 1930s Bechstein grand piano) is inspired by London's legendary Trident Studios, the environment by the yesteryear grandeur of Château d'Hérouville.
The enviable collection of vintage gear is lovingly maintained and operated by our respected, accomplished engineers. This luxurious, relaxed and creative environment includes ensuited bedrooms and rooftop hot tub whilst remaining affordable and sympathetic to indie budgets.
