David’s music career began before he started junior high school, playing as a drummer for multiple church and local bands and groups. His love for music continued into high school and by graduation, he was well-versed in live music production, recording, and mixing, with a specialization in drums. After a mild hiatus to enlist in the US Army, David opened and operates Red Chip Studio in Fraser, MI, where he has records and produces a variety of artist, using variety of analog and digital recording equipment to achieve a wide open, punchy feel to the music.

David has trained alongside Al Sutton (owner of Rustbelt Studios and ACME Audio Produced for Kid Rock, Greta Van Fleet, The Sights, and Dead String Brothers, Dirty Honey, Mac Saturn). David has assisted in producing and engineering a variety of artists while using some of the most elaborate studio equipment, including, API Legacy mixing console.

David has also engineered at Willis Sound, in Willis, MI where they have an API

recording and mixing console, along with setting up various modern and vintage microphones for music ranging from rock to classical. David works to produce projects with a heavy punch from the drums and bass, and clarity in the vocals.

As well as being a top-notch producer and studio engineer, he still records and tours playing drums with multiple local and national recording artists.

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Education:

Los Angeles Film and Music, Bachelor of Science Degree in Audio Production

Berklee School of Music, Certification Advanced Production using Pro Tools

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Equipment Experience:

API Legacy Console, Calrec, Trident, Helios, Spectra 1964, SSL, UREI 1176,

Distressor, NEVE 33609, Shadows Hill Mastering Compressor

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Digital Equipment:

Certified Avid Pro Tools, Melodyne, Music and Film editing

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Discography:

Red Chip Studios.

Blue Thorns, Rusty Drake and the Watchmen, Bernadette Kathryn, Bella Maria

Rustbelt Studios.