The Sound Palace Expanding to 4000 sq. ft Recording Facility
The Sound Palace recording studio is in talks to expand its recording facility to include a 4000 sq. ft recording facility in Oxnard, CA. The new facility, designated “Studio B” will be overseen by staff engineer Bill Davis and have an all-analog front end, anchored by a 56 channel Soundcraft Series Five console (pictured here) […]
Last updated December 17, 2018
The Return of Analog Tape
Since it was opened in 2008, The Sound Palace has always offered the best in analog recording equipment. Now, to complete the journey, the studio offers artists the option of recording music on analog tape! Why Tape? Digital Audio Workstations have taken over most music studios with many producing records entirely from computer software. However, […]
Last updated September 22, 2017
Tracking Drums for the band Cherry Bomb
Just finished tracking drums for my friend and super-talented drummer John Perry. We completed 4 songs with Cherry Bomb band members Dave Sirott and Chuck Maiden. Our new favorite microphones are the Sennheiser e602ii for the kick drum and the Beyerdynamic M201 on the snare. And the Pultec-style EQ’s from Warm Audio are the real […]
Last updated August 15, 2017
Radio Airplay for Sound Palace Records Artist
The Last Allyance were musical guests on the Tom & Sandy Radio Program (KVTA/1590 AM) this morning for about 45 minutes. They discussed how the band was formed, the writing of the songs, and the process of recording their new album Snake in the Grass. Then the band performed a couple of acoustic versions of […]
Last updated September 12, 2015
New Album from The Last Allyance Now in Stores
7 months in production, the new album “Snake in the Grass” by The Last Allyance hits stores today. The album was recorded and produced by Pat Murphy under the Sound Palace Records label. The bluesy rock tracks are complimented by a couple of ballads and even a jazz-influenced piece featuring saxophone and piano. The music […]
Last updated September 12, 2015
Record Label Launched
After years of discussion with various artists and bands, and recognizing the need to develop and distribute the music created by local musicians, we have now launched the independent record label “Sound Palace Records“, which will work in association with the music publishing company Greengrove Music. The first artist signed to Sound Palace Records is […]
Last updated June 17, 2015
Band from Germany in Studio
The German band WegoEGO (click here for more info) was in California as part of their U.S. Tour and spent August 8-9, 2014 at The Sound Palace recording their next record. Producer Tony Lukyn brought the boys in and their special sound was magnificently captured by the studio’s arsenal of microphones and preamps.
Last updated August 10, 2014
