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Throwback Thursday: A Creative Night at Tree Sound Studios with DJ Burn One

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Back in July 2022, I pulled up to Tree Sound Studios to visit the legendary DJ Burn One, one of Atlanta’s most respected producers, engineers, and educators, as he was working on his new album. I came through mainly to hang, observe, and lend an ear as he crafted the vision. The moment I walked in, you could feel the creativity in the air — no rules, no pressure, just pure music happening in real time.

The vibe of the night was completely free-flowing. If someone felt something — whether they were a vocalist, musician, or just vibing in the room — they’d jump in and add their energy. It was dope to see that level of openness and collaboration driving the process. Watching Burn One build a record in that kind of environment reminded me that the best music often comes from moments of freedom, connection, and feel.

A Night with the SSL Oracle at 800 East Studios

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I recently pulled up to 800 East Studios in Atlanta for SSL’s demo of their new console, the Oracle, hosted by Phil Scholes (@thatstudioguy). From the moment I saw it, I could tell SSL had really pushed the envelope — the design, the workflow, and the versatility all felt next level. It’s clearly aimed at project studios that want that signature SSL sound and modern flexibility, but it definitely comes with a price tag to match — around $210K. Still, the layout and feel were so intuitive that it’s easy to see why it’s getting attention from serious engineers and studio owners.

Beyond the gear, the best part of the day was reconnecting with my Atlanta audio family — Atmos mixer Daniela Rivera (@drivmusic), Producer Dreek Beatz (@dreekbeatz), and Mixing Engineer Admond Jackson (@amondjackson). After the demo, I caught up with some OGs in the scene: Paul Diaz from Tree Sound Studios (@johnpauldiaz1), Max from Castle Hill Studios (@chstudiosatl), Ralph from Parhelion Studios (@ralphcee), and Hayden from Vintage King (@haydenflackmusic). It was one of those days that reminded me why I love this industry. Great people, great sound, and constant inspiration to keep evolving.