Pyrate Llama Recording Studio is built inside of a funky old barn on a ranch in the Yamhill County wine country just west of McMinnville, Oregon. The Pyrate Llama sound consists of vintage style preamps and microphones recorded through state of the art analog to digital converters. Using emulations our sound setup is 2" tape running through vintage preamps, and vintage consoles. We have the best of both worlds - the analog warmth of vintage gear with the modern fidelity of cutting edge technology. The live room is a 20x30 foot room that was used for drying walnuts, a painting studio, and at one point an old time dance hall. The control room is 20'x20'. Currently we have 2 guitar amp isolation rooms. The sound, liveliness, and reverb of hundred year old wood makes recording music here easy, inspirational, and fun. Our motto is - Relax, Recharge, Record.
Gear
A/D Converters
Black Lion Audio Modified Digidesign 192 XB (16 Channels)
Revive Audio modified Digidesign 192 (8 Channels)
Pro Tools HD native
Preamps
Aphex 1788 x3 (24 channels - Clean and transparent, Jensen transformer based)
Neve 1073*
Telefunken v76*
London - custom english style tube preamp/console*
New York - custom Api with tube preamp/console*
Holywood - custom airy tube preamp/console*
*All starred gear available with Slate Digital emulation software
Mic's
Lauten Audio Atlantis
Michael Joly Modified Rode Nt2a (comparable to a Neumann U87)
Stephen Sank modified Beyerdynamic M260 77dx mod x2 (comparable to RCA 77 ribbon mic)
AKG D112
Telefunken M80
Beyerdynamic M201N
Beyerdynamic M69 N (c)
Beyerdynamic M88
Eugen Beyerdynamic M81
Shure Unidyne III SM57 x2
Shure SM78
Heil Pr30 x3
Heil Pr35
Uher Dynamic
EV n/d478
cad M177 x3
cad M179
Sennheiser e835
Sennheiser e845
sennheiser e945
Slate Digital VMS ML1
Slate Digital VMS ML2 x9
AKG c12*
Neumann u47*
Neumann u67*
Neumann u49*
Telefunken ELA M 251*
Neumann m269*
Sony 800*
Sony 800m*
Shure SM7B*
Sony C-37a*
RCA R44*
Electrovoice RE-20*
Shure sm57 vintage
Shure sm57 custom mod*
Shure sm57
Akg D112
Akg D12*
Akg D12 custom mod*
Sennheiser md421*
Sennheiser md421 custom mod*
Akg c414*
Royer R-121*
Schoeps 222*
AKG c451*
*All starred mic's available using Slate Digital emulation software with hardware VMS mics
Monitors
Yamaha HS8's with the Zen Pro modification
KRK V6II
Yamaha NS-A636
Lauten Audio Atlantis
Michael Joly Modified Rode Nt2a (comparable to a Neumann U87)
Stephen Sank modified Beyerdynamic M260 77dx mod x2 (comparable to RCA 77 ribbon mic)
AKG D112
Telefunken M80
Beyerdynamic M201N
Beyerdynamic M69 N (c)
Beyerdynamic M88
Eugen Beyerdynamic M81
Shure Unidyne III SM57 x2
Shure SM78
Heil Pr30 x3
Heil Pr35
Uher Dynamic
EV n/d478
cad M177 x3
cad M179
Sennheiser e835
Sennheiser e845
sennheiser e945
Slate Digital VMS ML1
Slate Digital VMS ML2 x9
AKG c12*
Neumann u47*
Neumann u67*
Neumann u49*
Telefunken ELA M 251*
Neumann m269*
Sony 800*
Sony 800m*
Shure SM7B*
Sony C-37a*
RCA R44*
Electrovoice RE-20*
Shure sm57 vintage
Shure sm57 custom mod*
Shure sm57
Akg D112
Akg D12*
Akg D12 custom mod*
Sennheiser md421*
Sennheiser md421 custom mod*
Akg c414*
Royer R-121*
Schoeps 222*
AKG c451*
*All starred mic's available using Slate Digital emulation software with hardware VMS mics
Monitors
Yamaha HS8's with the Zen Pro modification
KRK V6II
Yamaha NS-A636
Instruments/Other
Rhodes CBS Seventy Three Keyboard (first Rhodes made)
Yamaha MX49 (1000 Motif sounds)
Arturia Keylab 25 w/ analog factory
Gibson SG (American) electric guitar
Ibanez Gio Soundgear bass guitar
Seagull acoustic/electric guitar
Yamaha P70 digital piano
Vintage Organ
Baldwin Fun Machine
Casio MT-220 keyboard
Furman HDS6 system - gives each musician the ability to dial in their own headphone mix
Other Gear emulated with Slate Digital software*
Compressors
UREI 1176*
UREI 1176 rev d*
SSL 4000 Buss Comp*
Focusrite RED 3 Comp*
Fairchild 670*
Manley VariMu*
EL8 Distressor*
Eq’s
Api 550a*
Eiosis AirEq*
Neve 1073*
SSL*
Consoles
SSL 4000*
SSL 4000G*
Neve 8048*
RCA Tube Console*
Trident 80B*
API 1604*
Preamps
Neve 1073*
Telefunken v76*
London - custom english style tube preamp/console*
New York - custom Api with tube preamp/console*
Holywood - custom airy tube preamp/console*
Tape Machines
2” Studer a827*
1/2” Studer A80 RC*
Reverb
Lexicon LX480*
Eventide 2016*
EMT 250*
QRS*
Sony DRE 2000*
AMS RMX 16*
TC Electronic 6000*
Bricasti M7*
Lexicon 224*
Lexicon 224XL*
Amp's
Rickenbacker TR75
SWR LA15
Gear available on request
Axe-fx II
Goodsell Super17
Eventide Space Factor Delay
Walrus Vovayer
1995 PRS Custom 22 - "A top"
1997 Warwick Corvette 5 string bass - German made with Wenge neck and Bubinga body
Framus Ruby Riot combo
1997 Parker Fly Deluxe
1961 Les Paul (Actually called a Les Paul in '61, but it's an SG) with PAF pickups
Rhodes CBS Seventy Three Keyboard (first Rhodes made)
Yamaha MX49 (1000 Motif sounds)
Arturia Keylab 25 w/ analog factory
Gibson SG (American) electric guitar
Ibanez Gio Soundgear bass guitar
Seagull acoustic/electric guitar
Yamaha P70 digital piano
Vintage Organ
Baldwin Fun Machine
Casio MT-220 keyboard
Furman HDS6 system - gives each musician the ability to dial in their own headphone mix
Other Gear emulated with Slate Digital software*
Compressors
UREI 1176*
UREI 1176 rev d*
SSL 4000 Buss Comp*
Focusrite RED 3 Comp*
Fairchild 670*
Manley VariMu*
EL8 Distressor*
Eq’s
Api 550a*
Eiosis AirEq*
Neve 1073*
SSL*
Consoles
SSL 4000*
SSL 4000G*
Neve 8048*
RCA Tube Console*
Trident 80B*
API 1604*
Preamps
Neve 1073*
Telefunken v76*
London - custom english style tube preamp/console*
New York - custom Api with tube preamp/console*
Holywood - custom airy tube preamp/console*
Tape Machines
2” Studer a827*
1/2” Studer A80 RC*
Reverb
Lexicon LX480*
Eventide 2016*
EMT 250*
QRS*
Sony DRE 2000*
AMS RMX 16*
TC Electronic 6000*
Bricasti M7*
Lexicon 224*
Lexicon 224XL*
Amp's
Rickenbacker TR75
SWR LA15
Gear available on request
Axe-fx II
Goodsell Super17
Eventide Space Factor Delay
Walrus Vovayer
1995 PRS Custom 22 - "A top"
1997 Warwick Corvette 5 string bass - German made with Wenge neck and Bubinga body
Framus Ruby Riot combo
1997 Parker Fly Deluxe
1961 Les Paul (Actually called a Les Paul in '61, but it's an SG) with PAF pickups
Rates
We have very competitive rates. We are somewhat flexible and depends on the project. Contact us, tell us about your project and we'll let you know what it will cost. We usually have an hourly rate for tracking, and a fixed rate for mixing. If an hourly rate is not your style, then we can work out a total project rate as well. But generally speaking an hourly rate is going to be cheaper in the long run.
We do mastering, but really prefer to hire a mastering engineer that only focuses on mastering. On every big label album the mastering is always done by someone other than the mixing engineer. However if you can't afford who we recommend we'd rather do it than some "cheap" mastering engineer you may find. There have been too many times clients have hired inexpensive mastering engineers and it ended up butchering our work.
Simple overnight accommodations are available, rates negotiable based on size of project.
If you want to rent the studio and use your own engineer the cost would be $30 per hour. An in house engineer will also be present.
We do mastering, but really prefer to hire a mastering engineer that only focuses on mastering. On every big label album the mastering is always done by someone other than the mixing engineer. However if you can't afford who we recommend we'd rather do it than some "cheap" mastering engineer you may find. There have been too many times clients have hired inexpensive mastering engineers and it ended up butchering our work.
Simple overnight accommodations are available, rates negotiable based on size of project.
If you want to rent the studio and use your own engineer the cost would be $30 per hour. An in house engineer will also be present.
mobile recording & live sound
One band $150 Recording only (includes gopro video and pics)
One band $300 Live sound and Recording (includes gopro video and pics)
Live sound $250 up to 4 hours (includes gopro video and pics)
Mobile Gear: Midas MR18, Yamaha 15’s, Community monitors. High end recording mic’s, not 57’s. Gig recording doesn’t include mixing. We will do a rough bounce for you to listen to the performance, and you can either take the multitrack recording to mix yourself or hire us to mix them.
One band $300 Live sound and Recording (includes gopro video and pics)
Live sound $250 up to 4 hours (includes gopro video and pics)
Mobile Gear: Midas MR18, Yamaha 15’s, Community monitors. High end recording mic’s, not 57’s. Gig recording doesn’t include mixing. We will do a rough bounce for you to listen to the performance, and you can either take the multitrack recording to mix yourself or hire us to mix them.
recording subscriptions
1 hr a week - $130 per month ($10 savings) 3 Month minimum commitment
2 hr a week - $250 per month ($30 savings) 2 Month minimum commitment
4 hr a week - $480 per month ($80 savings) 2 Month minimum commitment
8 hr a week - $930 per month ($190 savings) Month to month
Details: One day a week time slot, every week for a month. Must be same day and time every week. Days available for subscription are Monday through Friday, 10am-2am. Tuesday night 6-10pm not available. No drums after 10pm. Payment must be made upfront on the 1st of the month. Subscriptions are for recording, video, editing, and vocal tuning. Mixing is excluded from subscriptions.
2 hr a week - $250 per month ($30 savings) 2 Month minimum commitment
4 hr a week - $480 per month ($80 savings) 2 Month minimum commitment
8 hr a week - $930 per month ($190 savings) Month to month
Details: One day a week time slot, every week for a month. Must be same day and time every week. Days available for subscription are Monday through Friday, 10am-2am. Tuesday night 6-10pm not available. No drums after 10pm. Payment must be made upfront on the 1st of the month. Subscriptions are for recording, video, editing, and vocal tuning. Mixing is excluded from subscriptions.
band practice at the studio
4 hour time slots, Monday through Friday, 10am-2am - no drums after 10pm.
We offer a PA, drum set and instruments available for use. We will also setup a couple room mics and record your practice if you request it!
4 hours a week $160 per month
4 hours every other week $100 per month
2 hours every week $120 per month
2 hours every other week $60 per month
1 hour every week $60 per month
Must be same day and time every week. Days available for rehearsal are Monday through Friday, 10am-2am. Tuesday night 6-10pm not available. No drums after 10pm. Payment must be made upfront on the 1st of the month.
We offer a PA, drum set and instruments available for use. We will also setup a couple room mics and record your practice if you request it!
4 hours a week $160 per month
4 hours every other week $100 per month
2 hours every week $120 per month
2 hours every other week $60 per month
1 hour every week $60 per month
Must be same day and time every week. Days available for rehearsal are Monday through Friday, 10am-2am. Tuesday night 6-10pm not available. No drums after 10pm. Payment must be made upfront on the 1st of the month.
deposit
To book a session at the studio please email Jon@PyratelLLama.com, or call (503) 877 4487. After you reserve your days please pay the non-refundable deposit fee by selecting how many days we have scheduled and click the "Buy Now" button below. Once your payment is received we will contact you to confirm your session. If you need to pay by check or cash please call to make arrangements.
Contact
Call or text (503) 877 4487. Email Jon@pyratellama.com
Music
Check out it this rad recording we did of Johnny Wheels and the Swamp Donkeys. This was an all live recording in the studio with an audience.
Spotify Link
Spotify Link
This is something we have recorded recently. We are constantly upgrading gear, learning new recording and mixing techniques, and this is one of the latest finished projects that we've done.
This is a track from the ep of The Boondock Boys we did in 2018. Beautiful video shot by Isaac Turner.
Pics
