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Casafont’s blog changes its location

casafont — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:21:22 +0000

From now on, you can follow news from Casafont recording studio at:

http://www.casafont.com/rec/en/news

Roger Mas records his new album at Casafont

casafont — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:03:38 +0000

The songwriter Roger Mas has come to Casafont recording studio to record his new album.

The new project has a few style surprises typical of its chamaleonus nature. The recording sessions are full of very good vibrations. The album name will be A la casa d’enlloc and is expected to be ready for spring 2010.

Find out more about Roger Mas at Roger Mas’ official website, his Facebook and his Myspace.

Casafont expands its equipment

casafont — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:52:12 +0000

Casafont recording studio has expanded its equipment with:

- a Millennia Origin STT-1 recording channel, which provides the ability to combine solid state technology with valves,

- an Avalon 737sp recording channel; a classic among the valve recording channels,

- 8 Solid State Logic VHD Pre channels; the best solid state SSL technology with the VHD (Variable Harmonic Drive) preamplifiers,

We have also incorporated a multipolar pattern condenser microphone AKG C-414, a BSS AR133 DI and Klot cables for recording instruments.

On the other hand, Casafont has acquired a Nintendo Wii (for the moments of leisure between recording sessions ;=).

Gest’s new album

casafont — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:09:10 +0000

Gest‘s new album, recorded and mixed at Casafont recording studio, is now ready for mastering.

After a long and meticulous process of production, the song mixes have been finished. The album will be named Red, green, blue, referring to the additive color model (RGB), which also has served as an inspiration and guide to the process of music creation.

The production has taken care of every detail and exudes sensitivity, balance and great personality, which have resulted in the creation of a musical universe itself.

Gest was founded by Toni Flotats (voice and piano) and Oscar Ibars (guitar). Enrique Asensio at the drums and Saray Gomez at the bass complete the band.

The group has planned an initial CD copy run to give to the foundation ÈXIT devoted to raising funds for employment projects.

More information of Gest at: www.cometatres.com , www.myspace.com/gestbcn and Facebook of Gest . More information of ÈXIT foundation at: www.fundacioexit.org

New album of Koloraines

casafont — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:44 +0000

The children’s entertainment band Koloraines is preparing a new album at Casafont recording studio.

At this time, all the songs have been recorded and the mixes are being made. The album will be ready in early December.

The recording was carried out during the month of September and was full of anecdotes typical of the extrovert nature of the band. One of the most splendid moments was the recording of chorus by a group of children selected for the occasion; artists for a day and directed by the band’s know how, they generated chaotic moments of extreme innocence that add up to the already existing dose of spontaneity in the recording sessions.

Koloraines consists of 7 musicians and 2 entertainers. You could say that they are reinventing the genre of children’s entertainment music with the addition of high doses of ska, rumba and rock rhythms (as well as new lyrics) to traditional songs, but which are more used to guitar and voice arrangements. The long list of concerts (more than 40 performances in less than a year) supports their talent for reinvention.

For more information about Koloraines visit their website or contact them by email at info (at) koloraines.cat .

Casafont updating to Pro Tools v8

casafont — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:09:42 +0000

After a week of testing, Casafont recording studio has updated its Digidesign Pro Tools HD recording system to version 8. This update can take advantage of the new version of Pro Tools, while ensuring compatibility with projects generated so far with version 7.4.

Protools HD v8

La déchirure of Roger Puig and ((( j )))

casafont — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:51:08 +0000

The mix of the song The déchirure is ready for the stage project Dar patadas para no desaparecer from the company Colectivo 96º. The play will premiere at the Teatre Lliure in Barcelona next April.

La déchirure has been composed specifically for the project by the songwriters Roger Puig and ((( j ))), and is singed by Nieves Arilla. The mix was made at Casafont recording studio by Ramon Pujol, with the presence and good criteria of the two songwriters. According to Ramon Pujol: “The déchirure is one of those songs that is mixed all by herself.”

Roger Puig, songwriter from Terrassa, besides writing songs and interpreting them on his own, is also a component of Els Nens Eutròfics. ((( j ))) is a songwriter from Barcelona and was a finalist in the Enganxa’t a la música in 2008 and was classified for Sona 9 2008.

Collectiv0 96º stands out for its rebellious style and experimental creation, and is made up of former members of Amaranto, a company with whom they had collected good reviews in previous works.

From here, we wish them good luck.

((( j ))) and Roger Puig

((( j ))), Ramon Pujol and Roger Puig

Music, poetry and snow at Casafont recording studio’s inauguration party

casafont — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:16:28 +0000

Last Saturday, November 29th, took place the official inauguration of Casafont recording studio. The celebration began with an open day on the recording studio premises. The opening ceremony was leaded by Ramon Pujol, the resident sound engineer, who gave a speech of special thanks. He then introduced the songwriters of Terrassa Els Collons del Pare Rababa, who performed songs of their last CD El cercle dual, and after them, Meritxell Serrano recited fragments of his poetry book Memorias del paladar. Later, Maria Antònia Pujol’s tenora filled the chill out room with its sound, who was later joined by the pianist Xavier Guitó, and together they improvised a duet. At the back, Ramon Sendra mastered the mixer of the small PA installed for the occasion. Meanwhile, inside the control room, Aina, Oriol’s (voice of Els Collons del Pare Rababa) and Txell’s baby, was sleeping placidly. The party would have dragged on if it were not for the snow also wanting to attend the event. The snow is unusual at Casafont, it probably only snows two or three times a year; maybe we should interpret it as a good omen.

The recording studio Casafont is located in an exceptional natural environment, in the Vall d’Ora, in the Catalan region of Solsonès, 120 km from Barcelona, and opens its doors to the public with the aim to offer a versatile solution to the needs of any musician, music producer, sound engineer, manager and companions. Casafont has a quality infrastructure built from scratch, and designed to provide the best comfort and service. Casafont also offers two rural apartments to cover the accommodation needs of the projects in the recording studio.

We would like to thank all those attending the inauguration. For those who couldn’t come, we invite you to visit Casafont on another occasion. We also send special thanks to all those who have collaborated in some way or another and have made it possible for Casafont recording studio to see the light:

Neus González, Pujol-Cots family, González-Francés family, Pey family, Carles Garcia, Constructora de Solsona, Alfic, Navès town council, Pep Sànchez, Aldovier, Baimo, Ramon Xandri, Fuster de la Serra, Joan Ridao, Joan Esquirol, Ivan C. Dach, Roger Mas, Moixic, Smou Poc, Ramon Sendra, Xavier Guitó, Els Collons del Pare Rababa, Meritxell Serrano and Cecil, Carles Viladrich, Jordi Marquilles, Dani Ros, Ricard Llutart, Lluís and Dolors from Berga and Joan Fornell.

Moixic dubs the character Khufu in the video game Ancient Quest of Saqqarah

casafont — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:00:13 +0000

The interpreter of poetry Moixic has entered the recording studio Casafont to record the Spanish voice of the character Khufu, for the American game Ancient Quest of Saqqarah.

If we had to define Moixic, we could say that in his soul inhabits a beast of interpretation, which he is able to tame and measure. We have seen his strength and versatility as an actor in the recording; a real pleasure. It seems that now he is busy doing a kind of play inspired in the “Cançons tel·lúriques” by Roger Mas. A musical? – He doesn’t even know it! Besides, he continues reciting whenever he has the chance.

As regards to the game Ancient Quest of Saqqarah, the recording studio Casafont has worked in editing and mixing the Italian, French, German and Spanish versions.

Smou Poc come to Casafont recording studio

casafont — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:39:35 +0000

The band from Solsona (Catalonia) has entered into the recording studio to record their new work whose title is still unknown.

Smou Poc was founded two years ago by Joan Ridao, Sergi Torrabadella and Fermí Garriga, who started to rehearse once a week with the aim of having a good time, composing and interpreting themes just as they came out, naturally. Later on, Ramon Cases joined the group.

Last spring they made public their work. And now they arrive in Casafont with the same intention of having fun while recording their fresh style, wich could possibly be labeled as uninhibited pop rock.

From here we encourage them to continue working with the same excitement and wish them good luck!