I was introduced to Robbie Dwyer at the very beginning of lockdown, after seeking someone who could run a remote recording session with Cubase VST Connect.

Of course, the snobs all love Pro Tools or Logic and would not touch anything Cubase, so Robbie rose to the challenge and acquired Cubase Pro and the VST Connect software and we began to work with this technology.

Sometimes there are planes flying overhead, birds deciding to have a singfest right outside of my vocal booth, or a neighbour decides to mow the lawn whilst we're recording vocals, all sorts would slow the process, but ultimately we are able to complete the recordings.

Robbie has the skill, the patience and the kindness to contribute to the recordings of The ex-Shamen founder Colin Angus's new project Moship, they live in Scotland and asked me to record vocals for their song and with Robbie's help we made it happen, and the VST Connect recording sounds GREAT!

We have also recorded a track for my friend and fellow musician Toshi Yanagi (guitarist for the American late night talk show house band on the ('Jimmy Kimmel Show'). He sent me a song right at the beginning of covid lockdown and once again, eager to continue to create and record as an antidote to the chaos going on around us, I was able to because of the Connect software.

Robbie, if it wasn't for you, these recordings would not have happened because I don't have the skill or patience to record and run the tech at the same time (although you have encouraged me to learn Logic Pro and do it myself to save money) it is worth paying for 2 to 3 hours recording with you as I get so much more done!

Your professionalism, consistency and knowledge of all things in digital recording technologies makes you a valued and appreciated part of my team that helps me continue to make records after 30 years in the industry, not to mention you're a great musician in your own right, and you beam a happy home with your wife a little boy.

Inevitably when you record from your own space its also sharing lives you get the spillover sometimes from the days challenges and joys coming thru the camera.

It's great to work remotely, in my own environment, and re-scheduling isn't as much of a problem as it would be if you were to drive to a studio, where people are waiting with the studio clock ticking, it can be more stressful.

VST remote recording is a great option to Artist and musicians who cannot get around for whatever reason.

I will continue to work with Robbie Dwyer, he is an artist's dream team dream. I will recommend Robbie to artists who really want a great audio engineer/musician/producer they can trust, making sure things are done right! Cheers Robbie...Big Thanks to You!

“I have worked with Rob on many occasions over the years and have always found him to be an inspiring person to bounce ideas around with. As a songwriter being able to translate your song to a producer you work with can be challenging, but Rob has been by far the best I’ve worked with. He has some brilliant production ideas to inject but can also take your direction as an artist and is supportive of your vision for the song. I have worked with Rob in a few different capacities, both starting from scratch recording together, and me independently recording in my home studio and sending tracks over to be mixed and mastered. He is a flexible, talented and a pleasure to make music with.”

"Having worked with Robbie on several projects over many years I can only say he's the most professional engineer I've ever worked with. With so much varied 'hands on' experience from within the music industry as performer, composer, tutor, producer and general recording genius he's a pleasure to work with. 

I have many working ensembles consisting of different instrumentation, acoustic and electric all of which Rob has recorded or engineered in some capacity and every time he has delivered a quality product. I'm one of those musicians who truly only wants to worry about my part in the process and he's been there supporting my creative and technical needs in every live sound situation and within the studio. 

My favourite 'Rob' experience was watching him set up a 11 piece funk band with percussion and brass  in under 15 minutes on a festival stage one Summer after my band had finished our set. The balance was perfect, yes he had a clue as to what he was dealing with but the sound for the punters was quality before the first chorus. Impressive stuff. 

Rob has always delivered what ever product I've required efficiently and his creativity as a producer and sound engineer is second to none. He takes time to understand the project and chooses the best approach suited to your needs. I've been performing, recording and teaching music for over 20 years and I'm yet to meet a better engineer."

"Rob provides the perfect balance between helping you realise the creative ideas in your head and injecting his own ideas to improve your musical product. He is enthused and dedicated to the overall finished product, whatever the style or genre or music. But perhaps his finest quality as a producer is his ear. From the moment Rob places a mic in front of the instrument he is listening and fine tuning the recording, not relying on post recording eq and plugins to get a good sound, but getting the initial capture right. I remember listening back to his raw audio tracks of our Noah’s House Band session straight after we had finished a take. The mix wowed me before he had even touched it! Genius!"

"Robbie recorded us for a couple of videos we filmed live in the studio. We asked for a crisp, punchy sound which is exactly what we got. The whole session was really relaxed but very productive and considering the steel pan isn’t an easy instrument to record we got an excellent result. Robbie is definitely someone we would recommend working with!"

"I have worked with Robbie for my upcoming EP. He’s a total professional. The sessions are always highly productive, well planned, with a great atmosphere. He’s great to work with and pushes you in the right direction. As a songwriter/performer, Robbie's first intention is to service the song, which is for me is reassuring. He is  flexible and offers his advice and ideas to make sure you get the best for your music."