MetroSonic Recording Studios Professional Staff
The most important asset a studio has to offer to your project is the combination of talents and expertise that each employee brings with them.
Peter Mignola - Studio Owner & Chief Engineer
Robby Baxter - Engineer
Harley Fine- Engineer & Producer
Jon Martinez- Assistant Engineer
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Peter Mignola - Studio Owner & Chief Engineer
Some of my earliest memories go back to listening to big band jazz on my dad's open reel Ampex 1/4". I was fascinated with how that thing worked. Later on I'd use it to record my rock band's rehearsals, in mono with one mic. I still have that deck. But the tipping point for me was my first recording session in a real studio with my high school punk band. I can still remember the thrill of (really) hearing our music played back for the first time. After that day, I knew I wanted to make and record music and there was no turning back. Over 25 years later, I still get that feeling after a good session. And it always makes me happy to see our clients realize that experience.
In '91 I moved from Manhattan to Brooklyn and converted a loft space to record my music and rehearse the jazz group I was gigging with. After a decade of building and providing technical services for dozens of studios in and around NYC, I decided to upgrade my project studio and open it to the public. Everything about Metrosonic, from the gear & the layout to the staff, reflects the esthetic I have developed as a composer, musician and engineer. And once you have been here I believe you will see the potential of how your project benefits from this. One of the great things about the work we do is the diverse community of people we meet over the years. I've had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of talented artists and producers including Moby, Steven Barken, Peter Gordon, Eric Johnson Trio, Michael McDonald, and Stanley Jordan as well as projects for ABC TV, Alderson Acoustics, Def Mix and Masters at Work.
Much of my time these days is spent running the studio, which includes everything from booking sessions and assigning the right engineer for each project to equipment repairs and modifications. Currently I'm prepping and mastering a live recording of Grand Street at the Knitting Factory (NYC) as a double CD. On the horizon is a project recording some compositions I've been kicking around over the past years. This promises to be a satisfying endeavor once I can set aside the time to dig into it. In the meantime, I'm looking forward to meeting you and welcoming your next project to Metrosonic.
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Robby Baxter Engineer & Producer
The only Texan in the House, Robby grew up out side of Oak Cliff the home of T-Bone Walker and the Vaughan Brothers. Robby is a great fit to the studio because of his wide range musical talents. He has a way of capturing not only great sounds but the energy which we all know is a very important part of making a great recording and at times the most challenging to accomplish. Whether it's your first time in the studio or you're a seasoned pro you're sure to walk away with a great recording and a story to tell. "I like to keep it loose and not let the gear get in the way of the music." So bring whatever it is you bring and let's record!
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Harley Fine - Engineer & Producer
The product of the tough streets of NYC and the kind of education you can only get here, he is loud, literate with a mess of influences.
Producer / Engineer Harley Fine brings a lot to the table. With a deep understanding of the golden age of recording techniques and equipment, he works to get clarity, depth and detail by using the best mix of vintage and modern gear. That, coupled with an almost encyclopedic knowledge of music and music history up to the present day, makes a strong combination. "Being a producer/ engineer/ musician/ recording artist, helps me to understand the process from all angles."
Harley brings energy, experience and a strange sense of humor to the team at Metrosonic.
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Jon Martinez - Assistant Engineer
Staff bio coming soon.
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