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Chapter 01

Built in a harbour town, made for the long listen.

One Side Studio was founded on the belief that great records don't come from more plug-ins — they come from better rooms, better decisions and more patience.

Our side of the record.

EST. 2019 · WOLLONGONG NSW

Founded by a small crew of engineers, musicians and tape-worshippers, One Side Studio was purpose-built in a converted warehouse half a block from the harbour. The brief was simple: create a room that would push artists without getting in their way.

Six years and a lot of records later, we still track to tape when it counts, still print mixes through a summing bus, and still believe the best effect in the studio is the room itself.

Live room
Fig. 01 — The Live Room, looking east

What we care about

Feel. Always. Clarity that doesn’t sterilise. Low end you can actually trust. Vocals that sit like they belong.

Who we work with

Self-releasing artists, labels, publishing catalogues, film composers, agencies, and anyone who thinks of an album as a long-form piece of writing.

Grand piano
Fig. 02 — Bösendorfer 214, rebuilt 2022

The team

Engineers & producers.

01

J. Cade Whitlock

Founder · Producer

Tracking & mixing. Folk, soul, indie rock. Ten years behind the console.

02

Noa Leith

Senior Engineer

Hip-hop, R&B, electronic. Hybrid workflows and vocal production.

03

Ramona Teale

Mastering Engineer

Vinyl pre-masters, streaming loudness, full-dynamic mastering.

04

Ibrahim S. Carter

Assistant · Tech

Keeps the tape running. Maintains the mic locker and outboard racks.