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JOHNNY VITALE

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02 / About

About

MUSICIAN + ENGINEER

Johnny Vitale

I come to engineering as a guitarist who has played in bands, written songs, and recorded his own music for over 15 years. When I started engineering, I noticed a disconnect between highly technical engineers and the musicians they're recording. My goal is to bridge that gap and help artists make the best songs possible.

Located in Burbank, CA, I own and operate Nightshade Sound — a boutique recording studio set up for music production and mixing. The facility has both a control room and live room suitable for recording vocals, acoustic instruments, electric guitars, and drums.

My work centers on the musician, supported by reliable engineering and a strong attention to detail. Whether we're tracking, producing, or mixing, my goal is to translate what you feel into something real.

03 / Studio

Studio

NIGHTSHADE SOUND

A hybrid analog + digital setup built around high quality mics and outboard gear. Designed for capturing great performances in a comfortable, musician-friendly environment.

  • Audix D6
  • Coles 4038
  • Heiserman H47 FET
  • Neumann U87
  • Pearlman TM-1
  • Royer R-121
  • Sennheiser MD 421-II
  • Shure Beta 52A
  • Shure SM57
  • Shure SM7B
  • Soyuz 013 FET
  • API 3124 (4-channel)
  • Chandler TG-2 500
  • Great River MP-500NV
  • Neve 1073LB
  • Shadow Hills Mono GAMA 500
  • API 550b
  • Maag EQ4 500
  • Manley Massive Passive
  • Pope Audio BAX 500
  • SSL 611 EQ
  • API 2500+
  • Audioscape 1176 Rev D
  • Empirical Labs Distressor
  • Garbage Ideas FK Comp
  • RND 535 Diode Bridge
  • RND 542 Tape Emulator
  • Dangerous CONVERT-AD+
  • UAD Apollo x8p
  • Barefoot Footprint 01
04 / Services

Services

WHAT I DO:

Recording

Capture your sound in a professional studio using great mics, quality outboard gear, and a musician-friendly workflow.

Production

Shape your ideas into fully realized songs with arrangement help, creative input, and the right sounds to support your vision.

Mixing

Bring clarity, punch, and emotion to your track with a balanced mix that makes every part feel intentional.

Mastering

The final polish so your music feels finished, consistent, and ready to translate to any system or streaming platform.

Vocal Tune & Edit

Get natural vocal tuning, timing cleanup, and subtle edits that keep the character and emotion of your performance.

Stem Mix & Master

Transform your stems into a cohesive, expressive mix and round it out with a clean master.

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06 / Contact

Contact

GET IN TOUCH

Booking

Ready to schedule a session or start a project? Use the link below to get started.