THE STORY OF PEPPER st. STUDIO
Pepper st. Studio launched in 2019 under Sirlute. Founder JR took on the project to create a music studio that would not only teach young people about the music industry, but also made it affordable and accessible to everyday musicians.
SERVICES
ONE SPACE, UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES
Creative Studio
OPEN 24hrs 7 DAYS A WEEK
SOUND
VISUAL
ENGINEERS, (EXEC) PRODUCERS
J'R'Josephs
Songwriter / Executive Producer
Sillky 'Carlos' Slim
Songwriter / Executive Producer
Kyra West
Songwriter / Studio Assistant
Mix and Master Engineer
Producer
RECORDERS
BLK Room
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JVC KD-10 (Stereo Cassette Deck)
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Nakamichi ZX-7 (Cassette Deck)
Live Room
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Signature 22
MIXERS
BLK Room
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Motu 828 ES (PRE AMP)
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Marantz EQ & Audio Mixer
Live Room
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Signature 22
MICROPHONES
BLK Room
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AKG 214C
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Behringer U-3 (Condenser Mic)
Live Room
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Shure SM 58 (PA Mic) x3
AMPLIFIERS
Guitar Amps
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Yamaha DG 60-112
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Carlsbro - Stingray Pro
Bass Amps
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Coming sooon
MONITORING
BLK Room
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Yamaha HS8
Live Room
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Alto Pro TS215 W (Bluetooth)
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JBL Sub 1000W
INSTRUMENTS
Strings
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Acoustic Guitar (junior)
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Bass
Drums
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Full live kit
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WORKSTATIONS
BLK Room
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iMac 21"
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Samsung 20" monitor
Live Room
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iMac 21"
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Samsung 20" monitor
KEYS & MIDI
BLK Room
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Micro Korg XL (synth)
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Akai MPK Mini mk2 (midi)
Live Room
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Rhodes MK-80
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DJ (Coming soon)
EQUIPMENT LIST
THE STORY OF
PEPPER st. STUDIO cont...
JR initially worked with carpenter Lloyd Pottinger to transform the rented space into a music studio. The pair nicknamed the job 'Project Noah's Arch' as JR was sourcing materials from unconventional sources, whilst on a shoe-string budget.
After a month of scraping to get by, JR had the good fortune of meeting Howard.
It was a hot and sunny afternoon, whilst strolling along Millharbour Road, that JR came across two colossal towers sticking out against the clear blue sky. It was here, on the Ballymore, Wardian site that Howard came to know of the Pepper st. Studio project.
JR had initially approached the building site in hope of sourcing some unwanted pieces of timber, but the conversation soon sparked a kindred vision that they both had for a better community, by supporting young people.
Howard came to see the half-finished building site that was the beginning of Pepper St Studio, and decided to support what was happening through Ballymore.
With the generous support from Howard and Ballymore, the studio build was complete, and beyond anything JR had imagined possible, in just weeks.
The studio opened on August 16th and launched with a free music production programme for the YoungStars. A group of 12-13 year-olds produced some impressive beats, after their first lesson in music production, led by tutor and music producer LiveMore. The YoungStars produced their very own three track EP; you can listen via our music page.