Studio
Book a session at the Black Ram Treehouse to capture and refine your sounds in a comfortable environment with impeccable vibes! Experience the wonders of classic analog recording combined with the flexibility of digital editing and post-production tools. We can work with you on-site at our studio space in Ann Arbor, MI, or contribute to your projects virtually via the internet. Our reputation is built on our ability to communicate clearly and work efficiently to consistently satisfy our clients by materializing the end results they desire.
All genres and styles of music are welcome here! Our hybrid setup and highly adaptable workflow allow us to tailor our approach to serve your music and working methods. In a field that is becoming increasingly automated, we offer a human touch and attention to detail that will amplify the personality, soul, and depth in your music. Studio owner and resident engineer Evan ”Le Dawg” Haywood is here to bring your creative vision to life, while elevating your material to meet the highest professional standards of music production.
Instruments & Equipment
Synths:
Critter & Guitari Pocket Piano
Ensoniq ESQ-1
Roland JX-8P with PG800
Yamaha CS-15
Drum Machines / Samplers:
Ace Tone FR-6 Rhythm Ace
Korg Electribe ESX-1
Roland CR-8000 CompuRhythm
Roland TR-55
Guitars:
Bradley Matsumoku SG (1970's)
ESP LTD Viper-400 Baritone
Fender Custom Strat (2)
Fender Custom Tele Deluxe
Fender Custom Nashville Tele
Fender Custom Jaguar
Fender Am Pro II Jazzmaster
Gibson SG Standard (1990)
Gibson Firebrand Les Paul (1980)
Harmony Sovereign (1960's)
Martin D12-20 (1968)
Memphis MG100 "Bananacaster"
Squier Jazzmaster XII
Univox Ripper (1970's)
Vox Tempest XII (1965)
Basses:
Epiphone Newport Bass (1970's)
Fender Precision Bass (1978)
Peavey T40 (Late 1970's))
Fender JMJ Mustang Bass
Vox Stinger IV Bass (1968)
Amps:
Ampeg V4 (1970's)
ELK PA-51 (1960's)
Fender ‘65 Princeton Reverb
Fender Twin Reverb (1973)
Knight PA Head (1960's)
Laney Ironheart 60
Peavey Delta Blues 210
Sunn Beta Lead (1980's)
Sunn Solarus (1960's)
Sunn Stagemaster (1980's)
Univox U65RN (1960's)
Cabs:
Ampeg V4 4x12
Ampeg SVT 18E
Orange PPC412A
Orange OBC410
Sunn 4x10 Beta Bass
Trace Elliot 4x10 Bass
Microphones:
Circuit-Bent Telephone Mic
Electrovoice PL11 (4)
Heil PR40
Neumann TLM 103
Shure Beta 57A
Shure Beta 58A
Shure SM7B (2)
Telefunken TF39
Preamps:
Acme WB-3 Motown DI
Antelope Audio Discrete 8
Cloudlifter CL-2
Franklin SS-6 DI
Rupert Neve 5211
TL Audio Dual Channel C1
Warm Audio WA273 (2)
Warm Audio WA273-EQ
Compression / EQ:
AudioScape Opto (LA-2A)
AudioScape V-Comp+
Drawmer 1968 MKII
JDK Audio Comp R22
Lake People Unigate V3
Lake People Unigate V5 (4)
Lake People Deesser V4 (4)
SPL Charisma II Saturator
Rack Effects:
Custom Mu-Tron Bi-Phase
Dynacord DRP15
Klark Teknik 3rd Dimension
Monacor Stereo Echorder
Roland RE-201 Space Echo
Pedal Effects:
Analog.Man Bi-CompROSSer
Analog.Man Buffer (Dual-Output)
Analog.Man Envelope Filter
Analog.Man Peppermint Fuzz
Analog.Man Sun Face (BC183)
Analog.Man Sun Face (RCA/BART)
API TranZformer GTR EQ
BBE Bench Press Comp
Benson Germanium Preamp
Bigfoot FX Magnavibe
Boss RE-20 Space Echo
Boss Waza CE-2W Chorus
Boss Waza DM-2W Delay
Boss Waza DS-1W Distortion
Browne Protein Dual OD
Cuvave Fuzz
Deadbeat Modulation Station
DemonFX Mini Chorus
DOD Rubberneck Delay
Dunlop Crybaby Wah
Dunlop Jerry Cantrell Wah
Effectrode Fire Bottle Boost
EHX Deluxe Bass Big Muff
EHX Sovtek Big Muff 𝝅 Fuzz
EHX Sovtek Small Stone Phaser
EQP Sunn Life Pedal V3
Foxrox Octron V1
Ibanez Echo Shifter
J Rockett Archer Ikon (2)
J Rockett Majestic OD
Jam Pedals Wahcko
JHS Colour Box V1
JHS Morning Glory V4 OD
JHS Unicorn Univibe
King Tone Duellist Dual OD
Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler
Lovepedal Pickle Vibe
Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter
Moog MF Ring Mod
Mu-FX Boostron 3
Mythos / Wildwood Mjolnir
Nightowl Industries Edison
OAM Pano Boost
OAM VB-2 Overdrive
Occult Effects Fuzzvenger
ProCo Big Box Rat
Saturnworks Buffer
Saturnworks Passive Splitter
Seeker Oculus (Germanium)
Sobbat Fuzz Breaker FB-2R
SoldGoldFX Funkzilla
Source Audio Nemesis Delay
Strymon Deco V1 Tape Saturation
Strymon Flint V1 Tremolo / Reverb
TC Electronics Juno-60 Chorus
Walrus Audio Mira Comp (2)
ZVEX Super Duper Boost
ZVEX Vibrophase
Over the past 20 years, Evan has cultivated a one-of-a-kind collection of high-performance microphones, analog rack gear, vintage instruments, and obscure sound-sculpting devices to offer a colorful palette of tonalities to your music. We are proud to provide our clients with a highly curated arsenal of professional music equipment, arranged to exemplify the pinnacle of creative flexibility and audiophile-quality sound reproduction. These are the tools we will use to turn your musical vision into a reality!