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New Video of Forthus RecordingJuly 17th, 2008
There is a new video of Orange County based band Forthus recording at Sound Asylum in the Video section.


Surround mixing for the short film "Fly"June 22nd, 2008
Mike just finished the 5.1 surround mixing for the short film
"Fly" by Jason Loch.

Screenings to follow shortly in L.A. and Orange County.


Music Scoring for Barton PerreiraJune 15th, 2008
Brian Balchack and Mike Troolines did the music scoring for the
new Barrton Perreira spot featuring Maynard James Keenan.

Director: Christopher Sims

Visual FX and design by: Adam Patch


You can watch it in the video section: here.


Voice Over and Sound Design for Audi SpecJune 15th, 2008
Mike Troolines recorded voiceover and created sound
design for director Christopher Sims new Audi Spec.

You can watch the video here.


SpeakerCraft EPKMay 8th, 2008
Brian Balchack and Mike Troolines did the music scoring for the new SpeakerCraft EPK intro.
You can check it out in the video section here.

Mike Troolines also did a 5.1 mix for the DVD release.


Ride The Boogie AlbumApril 17th, 2008
Ride The Boogie's self titled album is done and available for purchase at itunes.


Adam's AtticJanuary 15th, 2008
Adam's Attic album Skylines and City Lights is done and available for purchase at itunes.
This was tracked here but mixed at Axis Studio.


New Classic AmpsNovember 29th, 2007
Some great new amps have been added to Sound Asylum's backline.
A Vox Ac30, Duke 55, Baron 59 and a Fender Bassman.
Take a look here.


Mike RobbySeptember 21st, 2007
"Producer / consultant / vintage gear enthusiast" Mike Robby is now doing work out of Sound Asylum Recording Studio.
To contact Mike or for more info visit: www.myspace.com/mikerobby


Sound Asylum on MySpaceJuly 13th, 2007
You can now join Sound Asylum on MySpace.
Go to: www.myspace.com/SoundAsylum


Haymaker albumJuly 10th, 2007
The Haymaker Album is back from mastering.
It was mastered by Gavin Lurssen at Lurssen Mastering. I highly recommend him.
The Cd release show is on the 18th of August at the Blue Cafe in Huntington Beach.


Music Production websiteJune 28th, 2007
There is a new Music Production in a Home Recording Studio website called Make Tunes. They seem to have a wide variety of content; atricles, forums, photos videos, loops, a blog and even a place to upload your songs. Check it out www.maketunes.com.


Piano Rental serviceJune 14th, 2007
Sound Asylum now offers piano rentals exclusively through Piano Factory Gallery.
So, if the Upright Grand Story and Clark doesn't work for your project any piano of your choice can be delivered from the Piano Factory Gallery to the studio the next day.


Intern/Session bass player Drew AllsbrookMay 30th, 2007
Intern/Session bass player Drew Allsbrook is looking to gain experience as and engineer. He is an accomplished bass player (student of Berklee School of Music) and has a small home studio.
So if you want to hire him for session work, work with him at his home studio or at Sound Asylum; you can contact him through his myspace, or through the website email.


New Cabinet Grand PianoApril 27th, 2007
Latest house instrument addition: Drew Allsbrook's Story and Clark Cabinet Grand.


Nicholas M. EPMarch 9th, 2007
I just finished mixing Nicholas M.'s solo EP. He's got some serious pipes. Go to the sample section and have a listen.


Email/Contact was downFebruary 25th, 2007
I just found out that the email/contact portion of the website was down for the month of February. It is now working. We apologize for any inconvenience.


SLM - Heartles & HostileFebruary 22nd, 2007
Orange County band SLM's Heartless & Hostile is done and should be out by April. A sample has been posted in the sample section.
The album also features artwork by Jennifer Contreras.


Last CampfireFebruary 22nd, 2007
Just finished the Last Campfire recording. This was a semi-live recording.
A sample should be up in the sample section in the next couple of days.


New PluginsNovember 13th, 2006
Sound Asylum has added two new plugins to its collection.
The Phoenix by Crane Song, LTD(this one is very useful and sounds great) and Waves Tune by Waves.


::::::::Grand Opening::::::::May 9th, 2006
Sound Asylum is having open house at its new location.

May 13th, 2006
2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

For directions click here:


The New Sample SectionMay 7th, 2006
We have added a new High Quality sample section click here to go there. Be sure to check out Brendan Murphy "The Twilight Transmission", the first drummer to use the new Sound Asylum studio.


Sound Asylum's New Facility ( still in orange county )April 26th, 2006
Sound Asylum recording studio will reopen at the new Santa Ana location May 1st 2006 it will still be owned and operated by Mike Troolines. It will feature wood floors, a nice warm large drum room and prootools HD. We will be set up for Demos and Albums.
To view studio construction progress click here

The new location is in Santa Ana, less than ten minutes from huntington beach and a short drive from Los Angeles.


Sound Asylum Studio ConstructionDecember 15th, 2005
Sound Asylum is relocating to a bigger facility still located in Orange County, Santa Ana to be more specific. Construction should be done early May.


The Twilight Transmission Album is out (available at Apple's iTunes store).November 10th, 2005

The Twilight Transmission album I mixed, The Dance of Destruction, is out now on Revelation records at Apple's iTunes store!


(Don't have iTunes yet? Download it free for Mac or Windows at Apple.com)


Firebird SuiteOctober 21st, 2005
I did a five song recording for The Firebird Suite over the weekend. Check them out live. I think they play every Sunday.


Blessed are the OrangeSeptember 7th, 2005
Almost done with the Blessed are the Orange Album. These guys are from the San Dimas area and can water slide with the best of them. Watch out for there album TBA.


Weenabago ProjektJune 8th, 2005
I just recorded a Swamp Donkey Production for The Weenabago Projekt movie. It's not in the trailer but it is in the theater release and DVD release.


Arkham on MTVFebruary 9th, 2005
Songs from "The Freak Power Candadite" are getting used on The Real World amongst other MTV shows.


Silent Era January 15February 6th, 2005
The newly formed local band Silent Era is coming in this weekend to record a 7 song recording.


Arkham ReviewsFebruary 5th, 2005
If you care what other people think about The Freak Power Candadite then check out these reviews.
You can also checkout these magazines for reviews on newsprint!!!
SCRATCH
LAW OF INTERTIA
ALTERNATIVE PRESS
COPPERPRESS
HAPPY MAG
8.5


Obsolete Heart Full LengthFebruary 5th, 2005
Going into the studio to record full length with Obsolete Heart. If this ones half as fun to record as the first I'll die happy.


Arkham Full Length May 21, 2004February 5th, 2005
I'm going to record Arkham's second full length this month. It's going to be released under Volcom Enertainment so it should be at selected stores and online by late August. Check Arkham's site for updates.


Mixing TTT March 25, 2004February 5th, 2005
I'm mixing a 6 song E.P. for The Twilight Transmission.