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Metrognome Studios

17-06-2012
Hi.A little information to begin.
Metrognome Studios is my home recording/rehearsal studios located in Perth,Western Australia.
All recordings posted are my original compositions,(unless specifically indicated)
All arrangements are mine.
All instruments are played by me,again,unless specifically indicated.
Vocals are mine.
My recording platform is Reaper 4.2.2
I still use a Mcrosoft desktop computer using XP.
(It ain't broke!! No need to fix it!!)

My instruments:
Drums: Tama toms,Custom Kick drum,Rogers Dynasonic snare,Cymbals mainly Zildjian with some Paiste,Sabian and various chinese crashes,splashes and gongs.
Basses: I play a Custom electric upright,and a Fender Geddy Lee Jazz,and a Fender fretless Jazz.
Ketboards: Korg FP 200 88 key weighted action electric,plus a Neuron Icon 61 note midi driver.
I also have a selection of electric and acoustic guitars,and Timbales and various percussion instruments.
Software:
I use Native Instrument Akoustik Piano Native Instrument Elektrik Piano,and Native Instrument B4 Hammond.
I also use Giga Studio VST instruments,including Miroslav Vitous Strings.
Lastly,I use Mercury Bundle, and Lexicon Reverb.
A quick video of the studio is posted on this site.
More information is available at www.johntowell.com