RECORDING | PRODUCING
(Music/ Film+TV Sound / Voice Over)
Whether you’re a solo musician, producer, band, string/brass/woodwind section or voiceover, across our studio rooms and equipment, I'm able to provide you with a world class experience in professional studio recording.
MIXING
(Attended Session/Online)
Kahayan Epsilon 32 analogue summing mixer with the option of an SSL, Neve, Manley, Phoenix or Daking transformers and great outboard gear allows us to mix everything from music for singles, E.P's, L.P's to music for visuals and film. We can provide you with a world class professional mixing service.
MASTERING
(Attended Session/Online)
With the use of my incredible outboard compressors/limiters and some of the world's best mastering tools, paired with an incredibly accurate monitoring environment, we are able to provide you with a world class professional mastering service.
THIS IS NOT A REGULAR STUDIO!
We are here to inspire & get the best performance/creativity out of the artist, we are here to make it fun & have a great time doing that!
Capturing the performance with the highest form of analog gear
We are here to help the artist bring their dreams to life
''We got the mojo, we got the vibe, the art of music is what we live for''
Analogue tracking, hybrid mixing & mastering
Assaad Lakkis a.k.a Bull Funk Zoo is a Multi Award Winning Recording/Mixing Engineer & a Multi Nominated Artist
ARTISTS
Abri | Arqam | Zero Expectation | Allexa | Colin James Gordon | Anthony Mutharajah | Rodney Barreto | Malikah | NOON | Georgia Kemp | Daniel Rafet | Jay Stewart | Abstrakt Collision | Bull Funk Zoo | Gaya | Eric G Bailey | Tina Yamout | Layla Kardan | Noush Like Sploush | Niki Mukhi | Danny Aridi | Pav4n |
Foreign Beggars | Jad Haidar | Plutuko | Ananya | Happy Faces | National Geographic | Andre Segone | Afif's | Ahmad Ghanoum | Swerte | Pravin Mukhi Julian Mathonnet | Conor Maynard | Shilpa Ananth | Rootzadelics | As Per Casper | Against The Tides | HBR | Sanaa
BULL FUNK ZOO Producer's Webcast Interviews & Tutorials
TESTIMONIALS
Anthony Mutharajah Steve Sidwell - Frederic Yonnet -The Brand New Heavies
I don’t know where to begin, but Assaad delivers beyond what is needed to make a session successful. Highly recommend his studio if you’re looking to put together your music or even need a producer to help out. Much love to Bull Funk Studios!
Rodney Barreto Chucho Valdes - Omara Portuondo - Havana de Primera
I strongly recommend Assaad’s studio. All the equipment is high quality and everything sounds perfect. But the most important thing is Assaad will make you feel completely comfortable, he will help with everything you need to get your sound and his qualities as a musician, sound engineer, producer are amazing. I really spent a great time recording there. Thank you so much my brother
Colin James Gordon CnR Mafia - Abri - Shilpa
I’ve worked on a few projects at Bull Funk Studios. Assaad is always super creative and always on top of it. It’s just smooth sailing in there at all times.
And the gear in this studio is insane!
Marlon Van Maastricht Zero Expectations
Had an amazing time working with Assaad | Bull Funk Zoo at Bull Funk Studios with a fantastic end result. I recorded my Punk Pop track “One Last Time” here and this will be the first of many projects I will be doing there! BFZ mixed and mastered the track to perfection.
Georgia Kemp Ark Angelz
It’s my third time recording at Bull Funk Studios and I am beyond impressed. The equipment and engineering is top quality. But most importantly Assadd is great at making you feel comfortable and is an absolute joy to work with! BEST STUDIO IN DUBAI!!
Ratish Chadha NOON - Abri
"Having had the good fortune of recording/working with several engineers around the world, what Assad offers you at his studio is comparable to any high-end studio around the globe and more! With modernized outboard gear, a space that he'll specifically transform for your music and his expertise/input - the experience at Bull Funk Studios will make you feel right at home. Highly recommend!"
Daniel Rafet Waqef
"Assaad is an excellent producer/engineer with expansive knowledge in sound design and recording techniques both conventional and experimental. The studio is also equipped with some fantastic boutique audio equipment. Bull Funk Studios will always be my go to in Dubai as a space for nurturing creativity and exploration through music."
Danny Bui Producer - DJ
"Assaad is one of the real heroes out there. Very knowledgable, friendly, and high caliber taste. Possesses old school and modern skillsets. Highly recommend him and Bull Funk Studios for high level engineering and production."
Steven Bedford NOON - Abri - Shilpa - Red Light
"Had a blast tracking our album at Bull Funk Studios. Assad’s knowledge and attention to detail is second to none. Made us feel super welcome and offered great advice when it was necessary. All tracks sounding crisp and clean. Bull Funk studios is the real deal. The coffee is good too. Couldn’t recommend enough."
Jay Stewart DJ - Producer - Drummer
I went to record a drum sample pack with Assaad and it was an excellent experience! This man knows his tech and is an all round ace engineer! I loved the experience from start to finish! And even learnt a few techniques along the way! This is the only studio I would use in Dubai. Very very high quality indeed with excellent gear! Plus Assaad makes an excellent coffee! @ 5 stars from me.
Mixing / Mastering / Production samples
Funk Fusion
Jazz
Funk
Jazz Instrumental
Soul
Pop Americana
Indie Pop
Alternative Pop
Grunge
Rock
Electro Reggae
Electro Psychedelic
Dance Fusion
Raw Unmixed Live Studio Drum Recording Samples
(Ludwig Classic Maple Fab 22 Kit)
Live Concert Mixing/Mastering Samples
RATES & INFO (Rates Below for Independent Artists Only)
*For Label & Corporate Rates Please Contact bullfunkstudios@gmail.com
Recording or Producing: Per Hour
If you would like to record or have me produce your track, this is done by the hour in the studio
Contact For Rates
Session Player: Per Song
If you need professional musician's to perform on your track, I have a roster of top notch worldwide musicians. Please contact me to discuss your needs.
Contact For Pricing
Stem Processing Package
If you want to mix your own music but would like to have your audio stems processed through my gear prior so you have a great foundation to start from
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Mixing Only: Per Song
Hybrid analogue mixing. 3 mix revisions included.
*Per Song Contact For Rates
*For Full Live Concerts Contact For Rates
*For Multiple Songs Contact For Special Rates
*Editing/Clean Up preparations Contact For Rates
Mastering Only: Per Song
If you have a mix that you already happy with and just want me to master your song, I can certainly help you with that
Contact For Rates
1 on 1 Consulting / Training
If you are looking for personal / customized training on recording, producing, mixing or your studio setup, I can help you. We can meet up on Zoom /In person for a session together. These sessions are booked by the hour.
Contact via mail
Full Song Production Package
If you want to me record/produce/mix/master
a song from scratch.
Contact For Custom Pricing
How To Have Bull Funk Mix Your Music
Contact Via Email
Send to bullfunkstudios@gmail.com with the details about your project
Please provide me as much detail as possible. i.e. song genre, track count and any other details you would like to share. Let's connect!
Send Your Session / Audio Files
After our initial e-mail communication, I will provide instruction on how to send me your project.
This will be your .WAV multi tracks. We will work that out :)
Pre-Mix Face to Face on Zoom
Once I have listened to your files/session, we meet up for a 30 min face to face via Zoom/Skype. This allows me to be clear on what you are looking for and makes sure I understand all that is important to you about your music.
Receive Your Mix in 72 Hrs
Most projects I can deliver within a couple of days. This completely depends on the size of your project which we will discuss before hand. You get up to 3 revisions with each mix to ensure you are 100% satisfied.
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Do I send you my DAW session or the audio files for mixing?In most cases, I will ask you for only the audio files in .wav format. This way the DAW that you recorded in doesn't matter and it makes things a whole lot easier.
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If my session has MIDI what do I need to do?You need to convert your MIDI tracks to audio prior to sending. This way, the "sounds" that you like are committed to the track. I don't have every MIDI instrument on the market so I may not have the exact sound you have in your production. Every DAW today has the ability to transform or convert a MIDI track to an audio track.
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How do I send you my audio files? Do I use Email?No, .wav files are too large to send via e-mail. You can use either Wetransfer, Google Drive, or any other file-sharing service. Most have a free option to use. I personally use Wetransfer.
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Do you do vocal tuning?Yes to a small degree. If there is a note or two out of tune I'll fix that for sure. Vocal performances that are way out of tune mean it's not ready for mixing. Re-recording / heavy tuning is done at the production level.
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Will you perform and/ or add parts to my song?If this was discussed in our initial meeting and depending on the song, I can arrange to perform or hire the right musician for the job at a separate cost (Session musician rates)
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Why do meet with clients on Zoom prior to taking on my project?I do this because I want us to speak face to face to make sure that I fully understand what you are looking for and that we are on the same page. Working solely via e-mail does not work well and a lot gets lost in communication. I want both of us to feel comfortable and ensure that I am the right person for your project. I take my client's projects seriously and I want to get to know you and know what is important to you as an artist. Our call together does not cost you anything, even if you decide to not hire me after the initial call. So there is no risk to you.
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How & when do I make payment?Once I provide you with a quote for the project and we agree to move forward, I send you an invoice via Paypal. All invoices must be paid in full prior to me starting your project unless we have made other arrangements during our 1 on 1 Zoom call together.
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What file format will you send me of my final mix/master?I will send you a high res MP3 and .WAV file. Other files are also available if you need them. We can discuss that during our 1 on 1 call.
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Do you send stem files of the session?No. Unless a special request is made and agreed to before the start of the project. There may be an additional cost as well for stem files. If you want me to just process your stems through my console and outboard gear, that can be done as a separate service. See the website for current pricing.
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Can you send me non vocal version of my mix?Yes, that is part of the package I will send you. You will always receive a version with and without the lead vocals. If you would like other "versions" for LIVE performance and such, I can do that at an additional charge. We can discuss during out 1 on 1 call.
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Can you send me the DAW session after you mix my song?No, I don't do that, sorry. It would not do you any good anyway as I use mostly analog outboard equipment. That is where the sound of the mix really happens. The session is really useless to you.
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What is the turn around time to get my mix?Typically 2-3 days for you to get the mix from me. It depends on how many songs I am doing for you and the size of the sessions. We will discuss that during our 1 on 1 call.
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How much time can I take before getting back to you on revisions?Once I send you the mix, you receive up to 3 revisions if needed. This is where you can provide me with any feedback/changes you would like to the mix. I ask that you get back to me within a day or two. Once your mix is up on my console, I leave it up until your project is completed. That means, I am waiting on you and can't start another project until yours is complete. All I ask is that we can work together to give you enough time to listen and "sit" with the mix before you ask for changes. However, I can't tie up my studio for weeks waiting for a response from you. We can discuss this further in our 1 on 1 session together.
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What if I want a change made after the project has been completed? Say a month later?Once you sign off the final mix and I deliver those files to you, I start a new client project. I can "re-call" your session after the fact but it's an additional cost starting at $100 (370 AED) per hour. I provide you 3 revisions as part of the initial package so this situation does not need to come up. However, I realize that sometimes it's unavoidable and you need me to recall your session and make a change. I can do it but at an additional charge.