Studio
Writing and Producing ...
From humble beginnings in 2011, I used a retro Atari STE & Akai S3000XL samplers for the debut album 'She's Got Claws'.
The Debut Album, gave me the initial foundation to build upon to develop the SGC signature sound. This Album is now remastered and re-released for 2021. CD physical album. More info: Debut album page.
In 2014, I began to use an Apple MacBook Pro (2012) laptop, running the software Logic Pro X and monitoring through my 8-bus, 32 track Soundcraft Ghost desk with Dynaudio Acoustics Speakers. I wrote War Torn album and the Synthetic Emotion EP during this period.
Today, I use an Apple M1 iMac desktop (orange) which is connected to the rest of my studio via an Akai EIE audio interface box. I run the latest Logic Pro, so all my original files from Logic Pro X can be opened.
Inspiration
I was inspired to produce, engineer, program and mix when I began listening to Trent Reznor (NIN). Trent loves to push the boundaries with production techniques which throw away the rule book, which I find so inspiring.
Projects
Synthetic Emotion EP was written in 2014 and released in July 2015 using my MacBook Pro with Logic Pro X. Vocally, I experimented with robotic effects to make my voice sound as close to how I believe a humanoid would sound when she sings.
The opening song, I Die For You, is highly effected and a favourite amongst fans because of its catchy chorus. As each song unfolds, the vocal effects are lessened, as the humanoid is becoming more human.
The Debut Album, gave me the initial foundation to build upon to develop the SGC signature sound. This Album is now remastered and re-released for 2021. CD physical album. More info: Debut album page.
In 2014, I began to use an Apple MacBook Pro (2012) laptop, running the software Logic Pro X and monitoring through my 8-bus, 32 track Soundcraft Ghost desk with Dynaudio Acoustics Speakers. I wrote War Torn album and the Synthetic Emotion EP during this period.
Today, I use an Apple M1 iMac desktop (orange) which is connected to the rest of my studio via an Akai EIE audio interface box. I run the latest Logic Pro, so all my original files from Logic Pro X can be opened.
Inspiration
I was inspired to produce, engineer, program and mix when I began listening to Trent Reznor (NIN). Trent loves to push the boundaries with production techniques which throw away the rule book, which I find so inspiring.
Projects
Synthetic Emotion EP was written in 2014 and released in July 2015 using my MacBook Pro with Logic Pro X. Vocally, I experimented with robotic effects to make my voice sound as close to how I believe a humanoid would sound when she sings.
The opening song, I Die For You, is highly effected and a favourite amongst fans because of its catchy chorus. As each song unfolds, the vocal effects are lessened, as the humanoid is becoming more human.
2016 - Chris Payne, the keyboardist and violinist to Gary Numan, asked me to write an instrumental album of 16 tracks, entitled Euro Electronic 1. Chris signed me to his company called The Electronic Music Library, so he could put my music forward for TV, films and multimedia. In 2022, I have now released this album and titled this as Circuit Board Love.
March 2018 saw the release of the 2nd studio album, War Torn. This is an anti-war album and I wrote about my observations of war from many perspectives. It's a very heartfelt release to raise awareness of the perils of war and how it affects families. I approached UNICEF with this album. 10% of profits went to this charity via Pledge Music.
25th May 2018 was the re-release of Synthetic Emotion (Rewired) EP. Remixed and remastered, I felt this release deserved a second chance with more punch and edge to the production.
There was a limited run of physical CD EPs (now sold out) The remastered EP included brand new artwork and the lyrics inside of the sleeve, so the listener could read the story as it unfolds.
In 2021, SGC became a member of Sentric Publishing who now put SGC's music forward to be included in films, TV and advertising. It's a non-exclusive deal, so we are very open to being exclusively signed to a publishing company.
March 2018 saw the release of the 2nd studio album, War Torn. This is an anti-war album and I wrote about my observations of war from many perspectives. It's a very heartfelt release to raise awareness of the perils of war and how it affects families. I approached UNICEF with this album. 10% of profits went to this charity via Pledge Music.
25th May 2018 was the re-release of Synthetic Emotion (Rewired) EP. Remixed and remastered, I felt this release deserved a second chance with more punch and edge to the production.
There was a limited run of physical CD EPs (now sold out) The remastered EP included brand new artwork and the lyrics inside of the sleeve, so the listener could read the story as it unfolds.
In 2021, SGC became a member of Sentric Publishing who now put SGC's music forward to be included in films, TV and advertising. It's a non-exclusive deal, so we are very open to being exclusively signed to a publishing company.
*Disclaimer: Chameleon Studios has no affiliation with any other studio with a similar name in the UK or worldwide.