DARKTOY STUDIOS
DarKtoY Studios is owned by Artist and Producer, Andy Macintyre. Located just north of downtown Austin, Tx, we offer an array of production and recording services, top-rated equipment, and affordable rates. Whether you are a budding artist just starting out or an accomplished musician, we can tailor a studio experience to fit your needs. Speak with us today to see how we can make your musical dreams a reality.
STUDIO SERVICES
RECORDING & PRODUCTION
Create and capture your next sounds with the latest recording technologies at DarKtoY Studios. Andy is highly skilled in production and arrangement. He emphasizes the collaborative process in every step. Contact us to set up a production meeting and recording session today. The world of sound is at your fingertips!
CUSTOM TRACKS
Do you have a song ready to go but you just need that one guitar, bass, drum track or back-up vocal harmony? We have an incredible resource of vocal talent and studio players here in Austin. Andy is an incredibly accomplished guitarist at all styles of music. We can record your track and send it to you anywhere in the world. Email us today with your needs and we can get started!
MIXING
Looking to bring your creative concoctions to life? Book your mixing session at DarKtoY Studios and work to realize your unique sound. Together we’ll collaborate throughout the entire production process to develop a final recording you are proud of and which your fans will enjoy. Contact us to start mixing today!
ORIGINAL MUSIC FOR FILM ORÂ TV
Are you looking for music for your film or television project? We can do that too. Pick from Andy's extensive library of available music or commission an original composition. To hear samples of Andy's original soundscapes and music available for licensing contact us today!
THE GEAR
MICROPHONES / SYNTHESIZERS
CASCADE FATHEAD
CASCADE VIN/JET (stereo pair)
SM57 (stereo pair)
SHURE KSM32 (USA model/stereo pair)
WA 47 (tube & transformer driven mic)
WA 67 (tube condenser)
LA 120 (stereo pair)
United Audio FET 47
SENNHEISER e609 (silver)
EV RE20
AEA 84
AUDIO TECHNICA 4047/SV
ASTON SPIRIT (stereo pair)
D112 (Big Dumb Mic)
SENNHEISER 935 DYNAMIC
SENNHEISER 835 DYNAMIC
SM58
SOYUZ T017
United Audio Twin 87
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ARTURIA MICRO-FREAK
ROLAND TR-6S
KORG OPSIX
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PREAMPS/MONITORS
PREAMPS:
AMS NEVE 1073 DPX STEREO
PURPLE AUDIO BIZ Mk II
HERITAGE AUDIO '73 JR.
SSL VHD PRE
RND 511 (stereo pair)
AUDIENT ASP 800 (8 channels)
ART PRO MPAII (laugh if you want, it's a classic !)
CAPI “Cappirrune”
AudioScape - The “Classic” DI
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ANALOG SUMMING:
RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS 5057
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MONITORS:
GENELEC 8361 (Main Monitors)
NEUMANN KH120A
YAMAHA HS 8
AVANTONE MIX CUBE (mono)
JBL Bluetooth
MONITORING:
GRACE DESIGNS M905 (Monitor Controller / DAC)
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MIX CONTROLLER:
X-TOUCH (HUI)
MOUSE
SSL UF - 1
SSL UC -1
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CONVERSION:
UA APOLLO 16 MKII - 16 CHANNELS
UA APOLLO TWIN - 2 CHANNELS
GRACE M905
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AMPLIFIERS/PEDALS
AMPS:
2 FENDER SUPER REVERBS (modded)
1 FENDER PRINCETON REVERB
1 FENDER TWIN REVERB (modded)
1 PROD. YEAR 1998 MARSHALL JCM 2000 DSL (modded with 800 series transformers & corrected heat dispersion circuitry!)
1 EARLY 2000's MESA/BOOGIE RECTIFIER CABINET VINTAGE 30'S
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PEDALS:
GREEN RHINO
BOSS LOOPER
EH - OCEAN'S 12/OCEAN'S 11 STEREO REVERB
XOTIC FX DUAL LEAD OD
JHS "MORNING GLORY" OD
CUSTOM CRYBABY WAH
DEJA-VIBE 2 (BIG UNIT)
DEJA-VIBE 3 (NORMAL UNIT)
BOSS TUNER
CLOUDLIFTER
CHEESEBALL FUZZ
MXR WYLDE DRIVER
RAT DISTORTION
CHORUS ENSEMBLE
PRO D2 DI BOX
SPECULAR TEMPUS STEREO REVERB
APOCALYPSE - DEATH BY AUDIO
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COMPRESSORS/TRANSFORMERS
RND 542 (TAPE EMULATOR_STEREO PAIR)
DRAMASTIC OBSIDIAN 500
RND MASTER BUS PROCESSOR (Shelford Edition)
API 2500
UREI 1176 (REV-F)
WA2A TUBE COMPRESSOR W/HPF
ACME XLA-3
AudioScape 1178 (dual 1176 style)
AudioScape V3A (LA3A style)
AudioScape 1176A (Rev “A”)
POWER:
FURMAN VOLTAGE REGULATORS - 3 SETS
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SAMPLES
CONTACT:
We’d love to be a part of your next audio production. Get in touch with us today.
STUDIO BOOKING DARKTOYROCKS@GMAIL.COM
MUSIC LICENSING LICENSING@DARKTOYSTUDIOS.COM
512-826-7601