Brothers Jim and Tom Morris had a vision. That vision became Morrisound Recording. Since 1981, Morrisound Recording has been a Tampa institution.
Morrisound Recording sits in Sulphur Springs. This area is close to major highways and the airport. The studio has an edgy steampunk vibe. It is located in a repurposed 1920s bank building.
Morrisound Recording is more than just a studio. It is a place where artistry meets technology. It popularized death metal. Yet, it serves many genres.
Scott Burns joined Jim and Tom Morris. He felt thrash metal albums sounded bad. Burns said no one cared about bands like Sepultura. Jim and Tom were drum-triggering pioneers. They invested in PC electronics. They figured out how to make good recordings. Scott learned from them by trial and error.
Morris and Burns wanted the heaviest drum sounds. Morris said drums must cut through guitars. A good acoustic space and technique were key. They passed this knowledge to Scott. He did many death metal sessions.
Loudwire said Morrisound helped Tampa artists. The studio provided high-quality production. Bands could cultivate their identities. The music was exclusive for those who understood it.
Terrance Hobbs of Suffocation called Morrisound the Mecca for metal. This was especially true during the 1990s. Chris Barnes, formerly of Cannibal Corpse, agreed. Scott Burns knew how to record fast, brutal bands. This drew people to Tampa. They wanted to be near the studio.
Many notable albums were recorded here at Morrisound Recording. These include works by Sepultura, Death, and Cannibal Corpse. Also, Steve Morse, Savatage, and Morbid Angel recorded here. Other artists include Obituary, Iced Earth, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Morrisound Recording continues to evolve. They offer an immersive recording experience. The producer and engineer are part of the action. There is no control room window to separate them. Everyone is part of the creative process.
Morrisound Recording also offers immersive mixing with Dolby Atmos. This gives mixes a 3D perspective. You can stream and enjoy it on home Atmos setups. It also works with headphones and earbuds.
Morrisound Recording’s 7.1.4 system is Dolby calibrated. It lets you hear music with shocking accuracy. Whether making a new album or modernizing old recordings, consider Atmos mixing.
Fans consume Atmos on phones, headphones, and home theaters. Contact Morrisound Recording to mix your music in Dolby Atmos. If you have multitrack sessions, they can remix your music.
Morrisound Recording practices encompass many possibilities. Atmos allows sound all around you and overhead. The possibilities are endless. Consider extra melodies and immersive effects.
Morrisound Recording boasts a Solid State Logic Duality 48 Channel console. They use Genelec and Tannoy speakers. They also offer individual headphone mixers. Plugins from Waves, UAD, and Soundtoys are available.
Morrisound Recording also has classic microphones. These include Neumann U 47s and U 87s. There are also Royer ribbon mics and Sennheiser dynamics. Guitarists will find Ampeg, Marshall, and Fender amps.
Tom Morris, Jim Morris, and Taylor Ramone are part of the Morrisound Recording team. They are ready to help you with your next session. Contact them to book your time at Morrisound Recording. It is a place where music history is made.