Rhythm Essence LA
Welcome to Rhythm Essence LA, the boutique music studio of Ismael Pineda Jr., where creativity, precision, and sonic excellence come together. Born from a dream to produce music of all genres, the studio began humbly in a garage with an M-Audio 4-track Pro, BX5a monitors, and a household speaker system, and found a permanent home in a basement during the 2020 pandemic. Thoughtfully designed with acoustics in mind after guidance from Berklee College of Music and renowned acoustician John Storyk, Rhythm Essence LA has evolved into a professional-grade facility equipped with high-end near-field monitors, an extensive collection of microphones, and analog gear optimized for tracking, mixing, and mastering. Every project is treated with care, precision, and a focus on bringing the artist’s vision to life — producing high-quality music that resonates. Let’s make records. Let’s make art. Let’s make music that resonates.
Rhythm Essence LA
Rhythm Essence LA
The control and live rooms were meticulously built and measured for optimal sound when recording, mixing, or mastering.
Rhythm Essence LA has an ever-expanding inventory of high-end analog outboard gear, microphones, instruments, and digital plug-ins for all recording needs.
The chimney and the lights lend an air of comfort to the recording studio, which helps to create an atmosphere that is suitable to recording.
The diffuser acoustic panels aid in enhancing the sound obtained during recording. They also help in spreading the music uniformly around the space during mixing, resulting in a balance free of room nodes and frequency anomalies.
GIK Acoustics soffit bass traps are set up in every corner of the room to offer the necessary bass frequency absorption to balance the low frequencies throughout the studio.
GIK Alpha Pro Diffuser/Absorber 1A & 2D panels are strategically placed in the live area to create an optimal acoustic environment for any live recordings.
Rhythm Essence LA uses Avid Pro Tools for all recording, mixing, and editing needs.
A growing collection of distinctions and accolades.
Universal Audio Apollo Twin.
Universal Audio Apollo x8p. Rupert Neve Designs Portico II Master Bus Processor. Avantone Pro Mixcube.
Rupert Neve Designs R10 500 Series Chasis. Furman Power Conditionerr. Avantone Pro Mixcube.
A closer look at the powerful Rupert Neve Designs Portico II Master Bus Processor.
Some of the different microphone preamps available at Rhythm Essence LA to help in the painting of the sonic canvas. (2) API 512c (2) Neve 1073LB (2) Rupert Neve Designs 511 (1) Shadow Hills Mono Gama (1) Chandler Limited TG2-500
Universal Audio Apollo x8p & Rupert Neve Designs Portico II Master Bus Processor.
Universal Audio Apollo x8p & Rupert Neve Designs Portico II Master Bus Processor.
There is a sense of magic in the air.
When it comes to tracking, mixing, and mastering, the Focal Trio6 Be monitors are the primary monitors in the studio.
While dialing in the desirable mix, Avantone Pro Mixcubes are utilized as alternative reference monitors.
(Left) Neumann KM 184 Diaphragm Condenser Pair (Center) AKG C414 XLII (Right) Neumann TLM 49
(Left) Neumann KM 184 Diaphragm Condenser Pair (Center) Neumann TLM 49 (Right) AKG C414 XLII
Neumann TLM 49
Neumann TLM 49
Neumann TLM 49
AKG C414 XLII
AKG C414 XLII
Neumann KM 184 Diaphragm Condenser Pair
Neumann KM 184 Diaphragm Condenser Pair
Sennheiser MD 421 II
Sennheiser MD 421 II
AKG D12 VR
AKG D12 VR
Presonus Faderport 8 Production Controller
Presonus Faderport 8 Production Controller
Presonus HP4 Channel Headphone Amplifier to help artists hear themselves clearly.
The ProAudio LA 8 channel studio wall box Mogami 2932 balanced audio snake with Neutrik Gold connectors acts as a bridge between the microphone and its preamp coupling.
LP Galaxy Series fiberglass congas are some of the high end instruments available at Rhythm Essence LA.
One of the several great sounding Fender Acoustic Steel String Guitars.
Favorite mic to use on congas. AKG C414 XLII.
Fender Strat, Fender steel string guitar, classical nylon, Mogami and Sorry microphone cables are available for all recording needs.
Shekere, a studio gift from Tony Banda, the legendary bass player.
Rhythm Essence LA's growing guitar rack.
Fender American Telecaster
Studio Drums: Gretsch Catalina Maple 4 Piece
Studio Drums: Gretsch Catalina Maple 4 Piece
New addition to Rhythm Essence LA. Rupert Neve Designs Orbit 5057 summing mixer.
New addition to Rhythm Essence LA. Rupert Neve Designs Orbit 5057 summing mixer and Black Lion Audio TRS patch bay.
The initial sketch of Rhythm Essence LA.
Using the dimensions from the initial sketch to create the 2D CAD drawing in Sketchup.
Using the dimensions from the initial sketch to create the 2D CAD drawing in Sketchup.
Interior acoustics redesign using Sketchup to create a 3D CAD drawing demonstrating the approach taken for the control and live room for this satellite studio.
Another angle of the interior acoustics redesign using Sketchup to create a 3D CAD drawing demonstrating the approach taken for the control and live room for this satellite studio.
Another angle of the interior acoustics redesign using Sketchup to create a 3D CAD drawing demonstrating the approach taken for the control and live room for this satellite studio.
Control room redesign using Sketchup to create a 2D CAD drawing.
SSL UVEQ, a new addition to Rhythm Essence LA.
Our official logo!