Audio Sorcery was established in 1999 by Paul Midcalf.

He wanted to provide a service which was unique to the area by offering a one stop shop for all recording, production, mixing, editing and mastering needs.

Although the main studio medium is digital, allowing full recall of all mix settings and multi track recordings at the touch of a button, he still uses analogue outboard gear, such as the mono valve processor and large diaphragm valve microphone to capture the all important takes. From micing drum kits to editing vocal takes and mastering to CD he is always keen to get the best from any musician, singer (and drummer!), while listening to their express needs and wants for any particular track, groove or sound. The digital equipment makes the whole process quicker. No "waiting for the tape to rewind" or "just putting another reel on". Far less noise too, unless of course you want that sort of thing!

More about Paul

After leaving school back in 1984, Paul took to computer programming on the old Z80 driven Amstrad CPC464 home computer. What a nerd! He published thirteen titles including "Classic Invaders", "Tombstowne" (co-written with Simon A Jones) and "The Fifth Quadrant", most of which can still be found on the internet and can be played with an emulator. When game machines finally took hold Paul diversified into corporate design and typesetting. During this time his fascination for electronic keyboards, drum machines and four track tape recorders grew stronger. In 1991 picked up his first pair of drum sticks and started gigging with some local, dare he say, pub bands. His first was at the Tonbridge Rugby Club with "Deep Joy". As his "nerd" tag slowly wore off he played with other bands including "The Varlies", "The Tidy Chaps", "The Gringos", "Mr Hitler's Holiday"and "The Beex". He even stepped in on the odd occasion for "The Tom Palmer Band" and "Christophers Trousers", and touring with the likes of "The Commitments".