"Having been a gear snob for some time now I'm amazed at the high quality of prodipe products. Let me explain, until now i would never have believed products at this price point would have been able to rival equipment costing up to three times the price! Recording mainly acoustic music, capturing true high quality sound is of upmost importance to me and the talented musicians i work with.
The vast range of products is extremely appealing covering studio monitors, headphones, microphones, midi interfaces and drums. Prodipe's Pro 8 Monitors have a fantastic sound with excellent stereo imaging and tight punchy bass, ideal for many styles of music. Another particular favourite of mine is the Lamp Studio Pro Valve Microphone which is unbelievably smooth and flattering to both vocals and acoustic guitar, it is also very versatile with its choices of cardioids, omni and figure of eight patterns making it attractive for all kinds of instruments, a true all rounder.
Quite simply you can’t afford not to put these products on your wish list."
Recording credits:
- Frank Tontoh (Amy Winehouse/Craig David)
- Smiley (Archive/Robbie Williams)
- Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake/Ringo Starr)
Studio Platform Music: www.platformstudio.co.uk
Most recently Damon had the pleasure of working with legendary Blues producer Mike Vernon (Fleetwood Mac, Eric Clapton, John Mayall and Level 42), creating two albums for German crossover Blues label Ruf Records. The first for Oli Brown recently announced as the 2010 British Blues Awards 'Male Vocalist of the Year' and 'Young Artist of the Year' on his current album 'Heads I Win, Tails You Lose' and the second album 'Shine' by Dani Wilde recorded and mixed by Damon Sawyer. Both of which are currently receiving rave reviews.
As well as being the Head Engineer/Producer at Platform Studio, Damon is a professional drummer who has toured and recorded throughout Europe, Brazil and Canada. Some of the artists he has had the pleasure of working with include Paul Rogers, Bill Wyman and the Rhythm Kings, Ben E King, Pee Wee Ellis, Paul Jones, Sam Moore, Albert Lee, Sandy Newman, Bernie Marsden, Sonny Black, Chip Hawkes, Graham Lyle and Chicago Blues artists Dave Spector, Deitra Farr, Jimmy Dawkins and Mojo Buford.
Damon has also recorded numerous BBC sessions for Radio 2 at Maida Vale for the Paul Jones Blues Show.
"Having used the RIBBON 1 for sometime now on almost every session i was eagerly awaiting the arrival of my Ribbon Stereo (RSL) microphone............One thing is for sure,i was not dissapointed. Since receiving the Ribbon Stereo I have recorded all my guitar tracks with it. The Ribbon Stereo produces a huge natural sound that i just cant get with any other mic or combination. Its also my first choice for ambient drum miking aswell boasting a smooth top end not hyped but not as dark as other ribbons i have used so no need for major eq boosting. I highly recommend this mic......especially at the price."
