Caroline DavisLive Recording, Mixing 4976960363_ede1cda602

Caroline Davis

Mobile since her birth in Singapore, Caroline Davis finds her creative voice as both an active musician and developing scholar in the Chicago area. She holds undergraduate degrees from the University of Texas at Arlington in Psychology and Jazz Studies, and a Ph.D from Northwestern University in Music Cognition. On the performance front, she has enjoyed performances with Matt Wilson, Ellis Marsalis, and Bobby Broom; and, she was invited to perform in IAJE’s Sisters in Jazz Collegiate All-Stars (2006), the Kennedy Center’s Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Program (2011), and received an Outstanding Soloist award from Downbeat (2007). In addition to playing with her original music projects (Caroline Davis Quartet, chamber group Wingbridge, and soul group Maitri), Caroline frequently appears with local bands Fatbook, Deep Fayed, and Pedway. She has also received wide recognition in the academic sector, including invitations to conferences in Portugal, England, Japan, Italy, Canada, and Finland. She has recently been an adjunct instructor at both DePaul and Northwestern Universities, and a teaching assistant at the UTA, Litchfield, and Birch Creek Jazz Camps.

Date15 December 2011
CategoryLive Recording
ClientCaroline Davis- Chexit
Linkhttp://www.carolinedavis.org
8earcubMixing, Studio Recording 8earcub

8earcub

8earcub is a local hip-hop artist with a truly unique sound.  I’ve worked with him on many projects over the past 5 years, from layering dozens of electronic and acoustic instruments to stripped down mixtapes.  Our newest mixtape helped land him an opening spot with Raekwon of Wu Tang Clan as well as multiple gigs at SXSW.

Date2008-2012
CategoryStudio Recordings
Client8earcub
Linkhttp://soundcloud.com/gerardocortez

 

The Boss LevelMixing, Studio Recording bosslevel

The Boss Level

I’ve worked with The Boss Level on several projects, including a Bob Marley cover and an EP.  They like to track the same way I do: as much live as possible and as little overdubbing as possible.

Date2008-2012
CategoryStudio Recordings
ClientThe Boss Level
Linkhttp://www.facebook.com/TheBossLevel
GearGear bbb

Gear

The fusion of art & science is one of the things I love most about the entire recording process.  Gear certainly isn’t everything, but when it comes to capturing and reproducing raw energy and emotion, carefully chosen equipment is essential.

Gear photos by Lori Ferguson.

Kevin SimonLive Recording, Mixing, Studio Recording kevin

Kevin Simon

Kevin and I have worked together for nearly 10 years.  He is currently living in New York City, playing and writing music for TV, Radio, and Film.   This single (coming soon), composed and performed by Kevin, displays his versatility and musical vision.

Date2005-2012
CategoryLive & Studio Recordings, Mixing
ClientKevin Simon
Linkhttp://www.linkedin.com/pub/kevin-simon/12/796/5a5
Definitely MaybeLive Recording, Mixing, Studio Recording DMGRP

Definitely Maybe

Definitely Maybe is a 7 piece cover band featuring a 3 piece horn section.  They play weddings, corporate events, charity marathons and galas, as well as local bars.  I’ve been their live sound engineer for 5 years, gaining experience working dozens of gigs in nearly every venue imaginable.

Date2005-2011
CategoryLive & Studio Recordings, Live Sound
ClientDefinitely Maybe
Linkhttp://www.definitelymaybe.net
Fab DeuceLive Recording, Mixing, Studio Recording fab deuce cover

Fab Deuce

Since 2005, Fab Deuce has been a mainstay of the music scene in Denton, Texas.  They strive to make music that inspires people to dance and think at the same time.

I’ve worked with them over the past 5 years on many projects. Flexibility is key.

* Tracking and Mixing a Full Length Album & EPs
* Tracking Vocals
* Tracking Instruments
* Tracking Drums
* Mixing
* Live Recordings

Date2006-2011
CategoryStudio Recordings / Mixing / Live Recordings
ClientFab Deuce
Linkhttp://www.facebook.com/fabdeuce
Legacy Brass QuintetMixing, Studio Recording lbqbig

Legacy Brass Quintet

The Legacy Brass Quintet is an outstanding ensemble that plays a broad range of music, from classical and marching music to Christmas and Halloween.

DateMarch 2012 – October 2011
CategoryStudio Recordings
ClientLegacy Brass Quintet
Linkhttp://www.legacybrassquintet.com

Services what I do

Some people enjoy self-recording, but professional help at some point in the production, tracking, and mixing stages is the best way to capture your sonic vision. I offer flexible services that allow you to be more efficient and sound more professional.

Mixing

I mix anything from simple mixtapes to track-heavy, modern productions with sample replacement, though I prefer a more organic production style. I use a hybrid system with outboard compression, eq, and fx, summing 24 tracks of audio on an analog mixer with all the benefits of digital editing and automation.

Studio Recording

I track in several local studios, and rates vary accordingly. For work in my private, purpose-built residential space, I charge $35-50 per hour. The live and control rooms have $15,000 in acoustic treatment. Spiral Groove Studio One monitors and Avantone Mixcubes guarantee excellent translation, so you can have faith in decisions we make while tracking.

Live Recordings

I have always loved live music, whether on stage or in the crowd, and I bring that passion and experience to remote recordings of any scope. A custom, 24 channel snake-splitter isolates my entire recording rig from the house sound system, providing flexibility and distortion-free recordings in venues of any size.

Voice Over / Commercial Work

I have tracked and mixed music and VOs for the web, radio, television, and film.

About Me company biography

Square One Studios did not begin as an easy way to make money. It is a product of passion, hard work, and experience. I have played on stage in both symphony halls and rock clubs, engineered behind the board at live venues and festivals, and recorded in studios on both sides of the glass. I am very mindful of the engineer’s role as a “virtual member” of the band. My goal is to facilitate a creative experience, allowing musicians to simply be musicians while I capture a moment in time. Amazing sonics blossom when everyone communicates and works together on a creative vision. I always like to meet new clients, discuss goals, and see if we are a good fit.

Hire Us

Team sq1 & friends

Ryan Miller

Engineer. Co-Owner.

Malone Pictures

Film. TV. Music Videos. Graphic Design.

Kevin Simon

Composer. Beatmaker. Multi-instrumentalist.


Jose Suaste & Fury Fellowship

Branding. Marketing. Graphic Design.

Recent Work selected projects

8earcub – Mixtape & Music Video
The Legacy Brass Quintet – Studio Album
Caroline Davis – Live Recording
The Boss Level – Bob Marley Cover
North Texas Tollway Authority – Radio Spot

Testimonials what they think about us

One of Ryan’s best qualities as an engineer is his ability to find the sound that suits your music. We overdubbed vocals for a project I recorded a year ago, and his ears caught a snaffu in the way the keyboards were recorded – something we didn’t hear previously. He was able to fix the issue, and as a result, the keyboards sounded better in both left and right signals. For my jazz project, he traveled to Fort Worth with all his gear to record our band at Scat Jazz Lounge. The live recording sounds incredible. He captured the energy of the night – all without an assistant! To top it all off, Ryan has a very agreeable attitude and works thoroughly to deliver a quality recording.

Caroline Anson

Contact get in touch with me

Contact me today to arrange a studio tour, meeting, or request a quote.  I have a broad range of skills and experience that can’t be summed up in print.  Tell me about your music and I’ll let you know what I can do for you.





Address where are we located

With my flexible and portable recording rig, the entire world becomes a studio.  My custom 24 channel snake splitter and acoustic treatment allow me  to capture excellent recordings in venues of any size, with complete isolation from the house system.  Contact me to arrange a tour of my local mixing/tracking facility in Carrollton.