Est. 1998
Welcome to Metallurgy Entertainment Inc. & MEI Studio. We've been in business for over 25 years and still going strong. Our studios are known for our esoteric outboard gear, extensive mic collection, and commitment to producing outstanding recordings for all of our clients.
Over the years, we have offered our services to both the public as well as industry professionals. Currently, the studio is only accepting bookings by labels, management companies and personal invitiation by our engineering staff. Our engineers ARE accepting remote mix, mastering, re-amp and re-piano work as unattended sessions.
Our hours of operation are by appointment only.
MEI STUDIO
504 Christie St.
South Hempstead, New York, 11550
(516) 858-0375
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Anthony PaganiniAnthony is the founder of Metallurgy Entertainment Inc. and MEI Studio. He first set foot into a studio at the age of 16 and has been honing his engineering skills ever since. Originally a bassist, Anthony still gets calls for sessions, tours and club dates. In addition to running most of the sessions, he is also the resident electronics guru and hand builds most of the equipment that the studio uses. Anthony is available for tracking and mix sessions as well as commercial voice overs and graphic design.
David KlangDavid started his career at MEI as an intern while earning his degree in Music Technology. After some time as an intern, he began engineering sessions with clients. Since completing his degree, he’s continued recording at MEI Studio. Outside of MEI, David also works live sound with various companies based on Long Island and he plays bass in his original band, Hilltop. In addition, David has expanded his skill set to include video recording and editing and works with clients to produce on line content.
Mikhail PivovarovFor years Mikhail has worked as an engineer and producer at Carriage House Studios, where he has contributed his talents to several Grammy winning and nominated projects. Mikhail has worked with noted artists including Diana Ross, Johnny Winter, Dave Brubeck, John Scofield, Warren Haynes (of Government Mule and The Allman Brothers), Beach House and many more. Since 2016 Mikhail divides his time between his studio, Black Rock Sound, and Carriage House. He is available for tracking sessions as well as on-site or remote mix and mastering sessions.
John ArnoldJohn Arnold is a Harlem raised, savy, veteran music producer and Live Sound Engineer with a keen ear for innovative sound. He has worked with the likes of Club Music icon Crystal Waters to Hip Hop Rap moguls Cam'ron, Ma$e and Jim Jones, as well as many independent artists and musicians.
Daniel LamagnaDanny Lamagna is a Drum Workshop, Vater Percussion, Sabian Cymbal & Axis Percussion artist best known for his work with the bands Suicide City, Silent Fate, Sworn Enemy, Biohazard, Agnostic Front and guitarist Rob Balducci. The heart and soul of any song is the rhythm section and without a good drum track, there's no good song. Danny is available as a session drummer as well as a consultant for drums/percussion/mallet instruments.
Dave PellegrinoDave is the epitome of "PRO BASSIST". He has studied with some of the best of all time including Homer Mensch, Milt Hinton, Lenny Tristano, Stanley Clarke, Charles Banacos and the one and only Jaco Pastorius. Dave has shared the stage with such greats as Roger Byam (Marcus Miller), Lee Musiker (Buddy Rich, Tony Bennet), Godfrey Townsend (Jack Bruce, John Entwistle), Bernard Davis (Steve Winwood), Rudy Bird (Miles Davis) and many more. When not teaching, gigging or gracing an on or off Broadway pit orchestra with his presence, Dave is available for recording sessions in every imaginable genre.
Omar AllenOmar is a talented producer, song writer and lyricist. He started touring and making music professionally at the age of thirteen. Over the course of his career he has worked with many artists such as: Frequency, King Beatdown, Dennis (D Gatez) McCalla, Kaydencevisus, G Mac, Malvone, Reid Butcher, Gabriel Granados, Lady C, Ty (Turtle) Shepard, Elliot Clifton and Keith Craig Allen. Omar is available for on-site as well as remote session work.
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