Welcome to Optimist Recording Studio!
Optimist Recording is a home-based recording studio located in Neptune, NJ - directly adjacent to Asbury Park and a short distance from New York City and Philadelphia. I believe that everyone should have access to professional-quality recording which is why I offer affordable, high-quality tracking and mixing services to musicians of all genres. As an engineer, my main goal is to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for artists to bring their music to life. Let's make some great music together!
Gear
Amplifiers :
Orange OR120 (1990's Reissue)
Peavey Bass Series 300 (1970's)
Cabinets :
Ampeg Classic 1x15
Avatar Closed Back 2x12
Marshall JCM 900 Lead Series 1960A 4x12
Peavey 2x15 (1970's)
Mics :
AKG C414
AKG Perception 220
Aston Spirit
Audix i5
Audix D6
Behringer B-1
(2) Rode M5
Royer R-10
(2) Sennheiser E906
Shure SM-57
Sterling Audio ST51
Hardware :
2022 Mac Studio M1 Max
Tascam US-16x08 Interface
UAD-2 Satellite Quad Core
(2) Mackie MR5 Monitors
Pro Tools (2023)
Fab Filter Plugins
Soundtoys Plugins
Universal Audio Plugins
Waves Plugins
Keys :
Casio Privia PX-555R Weighted 88 Key Piano
Casio SK-1
Baldwin Fun Machine
Strings :
Gibson SG II (1970's)
Epiphone Les Paul Junior Double Cut (1990's)
Squier Classic Vibe Jazzmaster
Peavey T-40 (1980's)
Gretsch Jim Dandy Acoustic
Ibanez PC15NT Acoustic
Drums :
Gretsch Catalina Club
- Kick (14x18)
- Rack Tom (8x12)
- Floor Tom (14x14)
Ludwig Supralite Steel Snare (13x6)
Yamaha SD-246A Steel Snare (14x6)
Zildjian 14" A Series New Beat HI-Hats
Sabian 16" XS20 Medium Thin Crash
Zildjian 16" A Series Medium Thin Crash
Zildjian 18" A Series Medium Thin Crash
Zildjian 21" A Series Sweet Ride
Paiste 20" 101 Brass Ride
Pedals :
Behringer UC200 Chorus
Boss RE-20 Space Echo
Boss SD-1 Overdrive
Earthquaker Devices Afterneath
Earthquaker Devices Hizumitas
Earthquaker Devices Life Pedal V3
Earthquaker Devices Acapulco Gold (Clone)
Land Devices PRE
ProCo Big Box Rat
Sansamp Bass Driver DI
Walrus Audio Julia