The Sound Issue 2016 Studio Focus: Def Wolf Studios

Answered by: Daniel Antix, Owner/Producer/Engineer

Studio address: 44-54 Botany Rd, Alexandria

How long has the studio been running? About ten years I think. I've been working out of here since early 2015 but I bought the place in February this year.

What makes your studio different? High end gear and lots of it with a large live room (60m²). We located in downtown Redfern/Alexandria so shops, pubs, restaurants are all right downstairs.

What's your favourite piece of equipment you have in the studio? I just bought a Thermonic Culture Vulture. I've wanted one for about ten years and man it was worth the wait!

Do you find you specialised in specific genres? I work with a lot of punk bands because it's the scene I'm a part of. Most weekends you'll find me at a punk show either as a punter, a muso or a sound tech.

Who have been your favourite artist(s) to come in? I really enjoyed working with The Frankner who flew over from Japan to do a record with me last year. It was 11 days of madness and the record sounds killer.

What do believe has been the most well produced album of 2016 so far? I'm really digging the new Luca Brasi record (it's actually on right now as I write). Organic sounds and I feel they really captured a vibe on this record.

What services does your studio offer? Recording, mixing, mastering, production, pre-production. Basically we can take you from the first step to the final polish of your production in a huge range of genres.

Do you prefer analogue or digital? We use both here at Def Wolf. Pro Tools, Studer Tape machine. Lots of outboard gear with an SSL summing mixer. It's horses for courses really. Use what you got and use it well.

Who would be your dream artist to have record/rehearse in the studio? I spent a couple of days with Modern Baseball last month for some live sessions, I'd love to have them back for a record! Talented and just good dudes.