THE DREAM MACHINE
Working with world-renowned studio equipment and access to 20+ of the world's most popular microphones including the 800, 251, 87 and more - we make it our duty to guide your project from start to finish with an end-result that competes with everything you hear in your favourite playlists.
The studio itself is a custom-built Acoustic Studio Kit by Durra Panel, assembled by our crew. It boasts a spacious, creatively inspiring arena within which magic is made in collaboration with our crew.
Wondering what gear we have? Read the list here.
THE TEAM
BAKKER
LEAD PRODUCER // ENGINEER // ARTIST
Bakker is a multi-talented producer, mixing and mastering engineer, songwriter, and studio innovator at Studio Blue 3K. His creative process prioritizes experimentation, ensuring that creativity and unique artistry always prevail. With a passion for complex effects and soundscapes, Bakker brings a modern, professional perspective to his work, leveraging years of experience and developed technical skills.
Utilising industry-standard gear, Bakker’s work reflects a love for modern, hi-fidelity production infused with electronic and experimental influences. Notable projects include his work on the 2022 film The Enforcer, starring 2Chainz, Antonio Banderas, and Kate Bosworth. Here, he led the production and mixing of a five-track concept EP, working closely with the Luke Bouchier (Artist, Actor, Director) to craft foley and instrumentation that fit the film’s narrative and character themes.
Beyond the studio, Bakker has created international connections through "Live Sessions" cyphers, enabling global collaborations among artists. He has worked on multilingual songs in Indian, Chinese, Arabic, Persian, and more, showcasing his adaptability and cultural fluency in music production.
Louoh is the resident visual genius and multifaceted artist/producer at SB3K. Specializing in videography, editing, and visual production, Louoh delivers everything from cover art, to music videos, to 3D animations. Beyond visuals, he’s an experienced producer, instrumentalist, and vocalist, mastering a variety of genres and pushing creative boundaries in every project.
With an exceptional ear for detail and an innate ability to translate ideas into music, Louoh’s strengths lie in crafting unique vocal effects, production choices, and flawless delivery. He has an incredible knack for guiding artists in the booth, ensuring their best performances shine through every time. While Louoh can easily body any genre he takes on, his skills truly stand out in RnB and hip-hop.
His work has received attention from major names, working on huge projects & collaborations with Bungee and massive gaming YouTubers like GLADD, iFrostBolt, and NRG Rogue. Louoh’s unwavering commitment to creativity and consistency makes him an invaluable asset to both artists and the Studio Blue 3K team.
LOUOH
VISUALS // PRODUCER // ARTIST // ENGINEER
Gerbz is the resident drummer and rhythmic king of Studio Blue 3K, boasting over 15 years of drumming experience. Having toured both Australia and overseas, Gerbz brings unparalleled expertise in performance, songwriting, and studio work. With a foundation in metal, he flawlessly transitioned into the rap and hip-hop scene, broadening his influences and showcasing his versatility across genres, while not being confined to any specific style of music.
In addition to his dynamic drumming style, Gerbz is skilled in songwriting, ensuring parts are both powerful and impactful. His experience includes performing live with YNG Martyr at Falls Festival, Rap of China Winner JelloRio as well as Rap of China participants, LastKing and ICEKING + more. Gerbz’s ability to adapt to any genre and bring fresh influences to each project makes him an indispensable collaborator.
An endorser of Big Sound Percussion and Dark Horse Percussion, Gerbz has shared his knowledge through teaching over 20 students in the past two years. On stage or in the studio, his professionalism and passion for music shine through in every project he works on.
gerbz
DRUMS // COMPOSITION // BALD
GEAR LIST
Microphone:
Townsend Labs Sphere L22 Modelling Microphone, which accurately models the following microphones (and more!):
Neumann:
U47
Two U67s
Two U87s
AKG:
C12
Four 414s
C451
Telefunken:
ELA M 251
Sony:
C-800.
Interface:
UAD Apollo Twin Quad Core
Monitoring:
Focal Alpha EVO 65s
MIDI Controllers:
Novation FLKEY37
Akai Fire
Software:
Antares
Fabfilter
iZotope
Native Instruments
Oeksound
Slate Digital
Soundtoys
Universal Audio
FL Studio
Sonarworks SoundID
Cymatics Plugins
Eventide
Safari Pedals