ROSS ORTON
Producer | Mix Engineer | Musician | Studio Services
ARCTIC MONKEYS
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M.I.A
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WORKING MEN'S CLUB
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ROOTS MANUVA
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THE FALL
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TODDLA T
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YONAKA
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DRENGE
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TRICKY
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PULLED APART BY HORSES
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GANG OF FOUR
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AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS
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NIMMO
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BABA ALI
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CVC
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YARD ACT
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IBIBIO SOUND SYSTEM
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SHE DREW THE GUN
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THE GOA EXPRESS
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THE VACCINES
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WH LUNG
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ARCTIC MONKEYS ✦ M.I.A ✦ WORKING MEN'S CLUB ✦ ROOTS MANUVA ✦ THE FALL ✦ TODDLA T ✦ YONAKA ✦ DRENGE ✦ TRICKY ✦ PULLED APART BY HORSES ✦ GANG OF FOUR ✦ AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS ✦ NIMMO ✦ BABA ALI ✦ CVC ✦ YARD ACT ✦ IBIBIO SOUND SYSTEM ✦ SHE DREW THE GUN ✦ THE GOA EXPRESS ✦ THE VACCINES ✦ WH LUNG ✦
DISCOGRAPHY
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THE VACCINES - COMBAT SPORTS
WORKING MEN’S CLUB - FEAR FEAR
AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS - COMFORT TO ME
ARCTIC MONKEYS - AM
ROOTS MANUVA - SLIME AND REASON
YARD ACT - WHERE’S MY UTOPIA?
IBIBIO SOUND MACHINE - PULL THE ROPE
THE FALL - YOUR FUTURE OUR CLUTTER
TODDLA T- SKANKY SKANKY
M.I.A - ARULAR
WH LUNG - EVERY INCH OF EARTH PULSATES
BIOGRAPHY
Ross Orton is a producer and mix engineer known for an eclectic catalogue of successes. Based in Sheffield and most notably credited for his work on Arctic Monkeys’ Brit Award-winning album AM, M.I.A.’s Mercury Music Prize nominated 'Arular', and work with other acclaimed artists including Roots Manuva, The Fall, Amyl and The Sniffers and The Vaccines.
Crafting his distinctive sound from his musical origins as a drummer, Ross works with everything from the heavier side of guitar music, right through to a diverse range of electronic and dance music. He creates a signature sound with the Artist and his work as a musician informs his relationships in the studio.
Due to his wealth of experience and knowledge in the music industry, Ross is passionate about developing emerging artists and building their sound. He’s produced many successful debuts for bands ranging from Working Men’s Club to Amyl and The Sniffers and Yard Act.
Opening 'McCall Sound' Studio in 2011, Ross is dedicated to creating an engaging, professional environment for artists in which he provides full production, engineering and mixing services.
THE STUDIO
mccall Sound
'McCall Sound' is the successful Sheffield studio known for its diverse approach to music, hosting a variety of artists from globally renowned superstars to upcoming new talent. Opened by Ross Orton in 2011, his focus is to accommodate the artist and create a professional space where their creativity is prioritised. The space is fully integrated to ensure all needs are met, and offers full production, recording and mixing services to the highest of standards, be it digital, analogue or both.
Alongside an impressive backline, the studio offers a comfy control room with sofas, a full kitchen and diner facilities and secure gated parking. Located 5 minutes from Sheffield's city centre, McCall Sound is accessible and acclaimed.
EQUIPMENT
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Danelectro 59 – 12 String
Eastwood Sidejack Baritone DLX Eastwood Spectrum 5
Egmond 7 Princess (Early 1960s)
Fender Jaguar (1967 Copy Japanese) Fender Jazzmaster
Fender Telecaster American Deluxe Gibson Epiphone (1982)
Hamer Monaco III
Yamah Super Flighter SF1000
Yamaha SG (1974)
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Taylor
Yamaha FG-110
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Fender Precision Bass
Guild B301 (1981)
Yamaha SG (1970)
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Ampeg SVT-AV
Carlsbro Stingray 120 Watt Solid State
Fender Bassman Head Blonde
Fender Vibro Champ
Marshall JMP Master Volume Lead 50-Watt 2x12”
1978 Matamp Green 30W
Selmer Treble ‘N’ Bass 50 MK |||
Wem Dominator MK |||
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Ampeg 8x10
Fender Bassman Blonde 2x12”
Green Matamp 2x12”
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Black Cat OD-Fuzz
Black Cat Vibe
Boss T-Wah TW-1
Bright Onion Pedals aby looper
Cog Effects “Danger” Custom Grand Tarkin Bass Fuzz
Cog Effects Antilles
Cog Effects Peace Face Rat
Cog Effects T16 Analogue Octave
Digitech Polara Reverb
DigiTech Whammy
Digitech Whammy DT
Dunlop Tremolo
Dunlop Volume (X)
E-Bow
Electroharmonix Pog 2
Electroharmonix Holy Grail Reverb
Fuel Tank
Ibanez Wau Fuzz
Jimi Hendrix JH-3S Octave Fuzz
Korg Phaser PHS-1
Korg ToneWorks Rotary Speaker Simulator G4
Lehle Dual
Miniature Fuel Tank
Moog MF Drive
Moog MF Ring
MXR Micro Amp
Pearl Octaver
Roger Mayer Classic
Seymour Duncan Pickup Booster
Sola Sound Tone Bender Fuzz
T-Rex Comp Nova
TC Electronic Shaker
TC Helicon Voicenote harmony-G XT
The Orton Fuzz
Vox Phaser
Vox Wah-Wah
Way Huge Supa-Puss
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Beverley 22” Kick 12” 13” 16” mid 60” Beach/Mahogany mix
Gretsch 22” Kick 70s Maple
Ludwig 22” Kick early 60s Marple
Ludwig 12” 16” Black Panther Toms late 60s Maple
Ludwig 14x6.5 402 Supraphonic Snare early 70s
Ludwig 24” Kick early 70s Maple
Roto Tom’s 8” 10” 12”
Sonor Phonic 9 ply Beach 22” Kick 13” 14” 16” Toms
Slingerland 1970s - 13” 14” 18” Tom’s- 24” Kick
Tama 14x5 Imperialstar 70’s
Tama 14x16.5 10 lug Brass Snare 80s
Tama 14x16.5 10 lug Steel Snare 90s
Tama Grandstar 22” 12” 13” 16” 7 ply Beach late 80s
Tama Superstar 12” 13” 16” Toms 24” Kick
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Meinl Byzance Extra Thin Hammered Crash 20”
Meinl Byzance Specrum Ride 22”
Meinl Byzance Transition Ride 21”
Meinl Byzance Transition Ride 21”
Meinl Byzance Transition Ride 22”
Meinl Byzance Vintage Crash 20”
Sabian Extreme Crash HHX 18”
Super Zyn Hi-Hats 15”
Zildjan ZK Mix Hats 14”
Zildjan 15” Lights
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1 x HiHat Stand Tama
3 x Cymbal Boom Stands Pearl
1 x Kick Pedal Pearl Double Chain
1 x Drum Stool DW
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ARP Solus
Behringer Model D
Behringer Odyssey
Behringer Vocoder VC340
EDP Wasp Gnat Special
Korg Prologue
Korg MS20
Omnichord
Roland Jupiter 6
Roland SH-09
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Logan String Melody
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Mini Phillips Phillicorda
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3uAudio G247 FET V(FET 47 Clone)
3uAudio G267 (U67 Copy)
3uAudio Warbler 127 (KM 84 Clone) x2
AEA R88
AKG C451 CB x2
Beesneez Lulu FET (KM 84 Clone) x2
Beyerdynamic M201 (MC) x5
Beyerdynamic M260
Beyerdynamic M380 x3
Beyerdynamic M666 Soundtar mk||
Coles 4038 x2
Electro-Voice 635A
Electro-Voice 664
Electro-Voice RE-20 x2
Extinct Audio BM9
Extinct Audio Black Ops- Beserker
RCA 74 Junior
RCA BK-5B
Royer R-121
Sennheisser 441
Shure SM7
Soyuz 013 Tube Pair
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AML 5003D x2
API 512c x2
BAE 1073
BAE 312A
BAE 312B x2
CAPI VP26 x8
Great River Electronics MP-500NV x2
Stam 1073EQ
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API 2500 Bus Compressor
Audio Scape - Stereo Bus Compressor
BAE 10DC
Empirical Labs EL8X Distressor x2
Hairball Audio Analog FET/500 Revision D x2
HairballAudio 1176 Rev F x2
Kush Audio Tweaker x2
STAM SA4000
Tube-Tech CL 1B
Urei 1176 (Blackface)
Urei 1176 LN (Silverface)
Urei 1178 Audioscape
Urei 1176 ReuD Hairball Audio
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Elyssia Karacter 500
Overstayer Stereo Voltage Control Model 3722
Sonic Farm xCaliber
API 550b x2
CAPI BT50 x4
BAE 1073
Stam 1073EQ
Hendy Amps Michelangelo Stereo Mastering EQ
D.A.V. Electronics Broadhurst Gardens NO.3 MK V Stereo Mastering EQ
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Reverb Unit - Spring
Roland Chorus Echo RE5012
Wem/Watkins Copicat
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Trident Series 70 - 28x16x2
Genelec Model 1029A
Sub 10901A
Auratone 5c x2
Yamaha NS10 Studio
Yamaha p2200
Headphone Monitoring - Hear back technologies
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Prism Sound Titan x2
Pro Tools 2023.6.0
Persons Studio One 6
Logic Pro X
Ableton Live Studio 9
