Fernando Vacas
 

eureka studios

The eureka studios is born in 2003 in Cordoba, Spain, coinciding with the foundation of the label eureka discos.

With a clear vocation to become a high profile sonic laboratory, Spanish flamenco music producer Fernando Vacas and Javier Suze (Limousine) began their careers running a small studio at Vacas’ home in Cordoba. eureka studios is located next to the Corredera square, in the old city borough. The area is surrounded by magic, charm and history. The studio occupies the ground floor of an old house, presided over by a courtyard typical for Cordoba, where the working environment is superb.

Since the beginning, eureka studios has been working nonstop on new projects. Each one has been different, no challenge has been left unmet and a great deal of imagination and hard work have guided the creation of its eclectic discography.

eureka's philosophy is to host the best of analog and digital sound. It's characteristic sound, warm and impeccable, can be found in the productions with Rosalía, Russian Red, Remedios Amaya, Prin' La Lá, Flow and Howe Gelb & A Band of Gypsies, Sideral, among others.

Both engineers and producers working in the studio are actually musicians before being 'technical staff', allowing them to look after all artistic and creative matters.

eureka studios also does mastering jobs within a range that goes from a colder mastering up to a warmer one.

Very near the Costa del Sol and less than 2 hours away from Madrid, Cordoba is one of most interesting touristic enclaves in Spain and that is where the eureka studios are located.

 

SON Estrella Galicia records for its 10th anniversary

For its 10th anniversary, SON Estrella Galicia and Fernando Vacas united various artists at eureka studios, among them Soleá Morente, Howe Gelb, Rocío Márquez and Florent Muñoz. Read more about this project here.

 
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Productions at eureka studios

 
 

Equipment

The brands that make up the studio equipment are:

  • Universal Audio

  • Neve

  • Joe Meek

  • Dynaudio

  • Neumann

  • Urei

  • Trident

  • Motu HD

  • Telefunken.

Nevertheless, the real strength of eureka studios resides in the five recording rooms, with its own acoustic personality and the reverberation chamber. In addition, the studio is completely versatile and includes the possibility of renting equipment, instruments, technical personnel, or accommodation for the musicians.

ROOMS

4 rooms with different acoustic each, echo chamber included. The rooms have been designed carefully and built with wood, concrete walls, mobile absorbing panels and slate for getting a warm and natural sound.

PREVS

2 Neve 1073 DPA
2 Neve V2
4 Api 3124+
2 Telefunken
1 Universal Audio LA-610
2 Joe Meek TfPro
24 trident s65

COMPRESSORS

2 Urei LA4 Compresor-Limitador
2 Joe Meek TfPro
2 DBX 160A
1 Universal Audio LA610
2 Limitador LA Audio

EQ

24 Trident eq s65
1 Manley Stereo Pultec EQP-1A

REVERBS

Roland Space Echo RE-101
Tc Electronics MX- One
Demeter RV1 (Spring Reverb)
Korg Kaos pad
Echo Chamber

DRUMBOXES

Roland R8
Zoom Rythm track 234
Yamaha RM1X

TAPE RECORDERS

Revox A77 Stereo Tape Recording

MICS

1 WunderAudio CM7
2 Coles 4038
1 AKG C3000
2 Beyer M160
1 ElectroVoice RE-20
1 Audio-Technica AT4040
2 SE Electonics
2 SE Electronics Thin
1 AKG BD112
1 Shure SM7B
2 Shure SM57
2 Sehneisser MD 421 II
2 Tbone RB-500 Ribbon

CONSOLES

Trident Series 65 (24 canales)
Tascam DM 24

HD SYSTEM

Steinberg Nuendo 5
Motu HD192 (x2)
Apogee Big Ben

MONITORS

Dymaudio D15
Yamaha NS10
Fostex PMO 4

BACKLINE

Guitars

Fender Telecaster
Fender Jazzmaster
Guild Custom
Martin D15

Guitar Amps

Musicman (Tube Vintage 1960)
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
Roland 40W
Trace Elliot 60w
Ampeg BA300/115

Keyboards
Clavia NordElectro III
Roland Juno
Korg Poly61
Piano Upright

Drums
Yamaha Custom