Kansas City band "Making Movies" was at Westend over the weekend tracking live takes and mixing 100% to analog tape! ( That means NO COMPUTERS kiddos! ) Taking advantage of Westend's separate isolated rooms and classic analog environment. This way they were capable of setting up live and getting takes with a natural vibe. The sessions were engineered by Paul Malinowski.
More+The first annual KC Cassi honors show had a tremendous turnout. 200+ people showed up to support local musicians. One lucky raffle winner received a certificate for 5 hours of recording time here at Westend. A fun time was had by all!
More+Check out the article here: http://nyc.thedelimagazine.com/15579/behind-board-justin-mantooth-westend-recording-studios
More+Sounds AMAZING! This iconic analog compressor can be heard on COUNTLESS records over the years!
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More+For 25 years, Westend has been a part of the Kansas City music community. Offering a truly professional environment for local musicians and musicians all over the country. We know that the engineers make the difference. And over the years Westend has been home to some of the best producer/engineers in the Midwest. A new era has began as we welcome our new head tracking/mixing engineer, Justin Mantooth, to the team! Justin has been producing, recording and mixing for over 10 years. He is relocating from Brooklyn, New York where he lived, worked and played in bands for the last 5 years. Originally a KC native, Justin has tremendous experience in many studios and a solid track record with all styles of music. We are excited that he will call Westend his new home! www.justinmantooth.com
More+25 years ago this month, I leased a small space in a building at 45th and State Line Road, now the current location of Westend Recording Studios. Prior, Bart Biechele, JJ Johnson, and I had a studio at 47th and Holly called Holly Hill Recorders. I decided to break away and I asked Bart to join me...and Westend Version 2 was born. ( See History for more details) Here's the space before construction: Looking south View to the north Control Room Tracking Room I thank all the many friends and clients that supported Westend over these 25 years. A new era is about to begin! Stay tuned for details!
More+Check out Ghosty's new song and video recorded and shot at Westend. http://vimeo.com/70317712
More+http://consequenceofsound.net/2013/02/watch-the-acbs-grindhouse-inspired-video-for-television/The ACBs new album, Little Leaves, recorded at Eureka Mastering at Westend Recording Studios is out March 5 on High Dive Records
More+Lexicon is held in extremely high regard in studios around the world as a manufacturer of effects units and other audio processing equipment, in particular digital reverb units. The company was among the first to produce commercially available digital reverb equipment, beginning in 1978 with the Model 224. By this time they had built a reputation for realistic and controllable simulations of the audio response characteristics of spaces including rooms and concert halls, as well as providing high quality tools for the virtual creation of 'unrealistic' audio spaces, and other audio effects processing and manipulations. The 224XL is heard on thousands of songs and movies throughout the 1980s and '90s. Another excellent addition to Westend's arsenal of the best "vintage" and digital equipment. Call or Email us for a tour! 913-362-2066 Email Westend
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