BIO
"Traditional pre-production and recording/mixing disciplines, combined with current technology, helps to merge the best studio techniques from the past and present."
This sums up the approach of Vancouver-based studio engineer Delwyn Brooks, which has continued to make him an invaluable studio resource for over 25 years.
In 1986, Delwyn started at the notable Little Mountain Sound Studios Vancouver; breeding ground for many of the biggest acts, as well as producers/engineers/technical team Bob Rock, Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Aerosmith, Coverdale-Page), the late Bruce Fairbairn (Cranberries, Chicago, INXS, Van Halen) and the late John Vrtacic & Ron Obvious; ‘Technical Directors’ for Studios Little Mountain Sound, The Warehouse, & The Armoury. Within Little Mountain’s regimented culture, he singles out Fairbairn and Fraser as key influences, recalling, "they would insist that as second engineers we take meticulous notes and details, ensuring to stay organized, on schedule, and under budget.
As Delwyn's studio expertise deepened he moved into the specialized field of mixing, while his skills as a recording engineer and co-producer continued to be an asset.
Working out of various international studios such as Little Mountain Sound Canada, Abby Road London UK, Criteria Studios Florida USA, Blackbird and Oceanway Studios Nashville USA, Delwyn has gained invaluable experience and when required, employ’s local studios The Warehouse, and The Armoury, as well as his personal mixing room where his clients have stated they feel the most at home.
Modern recording technology has encouraged a 'Do It Yourself' approach for many artists, but calling in a professional can pay huge dividends resulting in a project going from good to great.
Delwyn and his wife Julie live in British Columbia Canada, and while his passion for the recording/mixing process burns bright, he continues to prioritize his commitments to his family, requiring the consultation of a personal mentor & business development coach into uncharted phases of life.
Corporal (Retired) Delwyn C. Brooks (“Del”), proudly served in the Department of National Defence; Canadian Armed Forces; Infantry Reserves, Royal Westminster Regiment, for 8 years from 12 August 2010 - 7 August 2018 in a variety of conventional training, with duty in locations; New Westminster Regiment B.C., Aldergrove B.C., Chilliwack B.C., Williams Lake B.C. (Chilcotin), Fort Lewis Washington USA (JBLM).
SESSION WORK (Alphabetical order)
AC/DC Australia, AEROSMITH Boston, ALICE COOPER Los Angeles, ALLIED FORCES Los Angeles, AMY CAUDLE Vancouver, ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Toronto, ANGELA HARRIS Vancouver, ANNE MURRAY Toronto, BAD ENGLISH Los Angeles (John Waite from “The Babies”), BARENAKED LADIES Toronto, BENSON JAMES Vancouver, BIF NAKED Vancouver, BLACK HAT VILLIAN Vancouver, BLEED Vancouver, BONEYARD Vancouver, BRAEDEN MARSHALL Vancouver, BRYAN ADAMS Vancouver, BURNING DAISY Calgary, CALUM HUGHES Kelowna, CELESTE Toronto, CHANDELLE Kelowna, CHANGE OF HEART Los Angeles, CHAPS England, CHICAGO Los Angeles, CLOUDS OF ANALOG Vancouver, THE COALITION Vancouver, COVERDALE / PAGE (David Coverdale-White Snake/Jimmy Page-Led Zeppelin) London England, THE CRANBERRIES Ireland, DAKONA Vancouver, DEVORAH Washington, DISTURBANCE We Come Out at Night Memphis, DOWNLOAD Vancouver, ECONOLINE CRUSH Vancouver, EVEREAL Vancouver, FEAR FACTORY Los Angeles, FIRST AID Vancouver, FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY Vancouver, HARD ROCK MINERS Vancouver, HI KOMMAND Victoria BC, HOLLY MCNARLAND Vancouver, I MOTHER EARTH Los Angeles, INXS Australia, IRON MAIDEN London England, JAB103 Calgary, JENNIFER ARMSTRONG Manchester England, JESS CULLEN Australia, JET SET SATELLITE Vancouver, JOAN JETT New York, JOHN BOTTOMLEY Vancouver, JOHNNY DEMARCO Vancouver, JON BON JOVI New York, JORDAN KAMINSKI Calgary, JUSTINE DORSEY Los Angeles, KATE MORGAN Vancouver, KD LANG Vancouver, KEVIN AYERS Vancouver, KEVIN PARENT Quebec, LEAH Vancouver, LINDY Toronto, LITA FORD Los Angeles, LLOYD TOSOFF Vancouver, MAD SYMPHONY Vancouver, MAE MOORE Vancouver, MARY'S GUNNS Vancouver, MICHAEL BEHM Vancouver, NEVER THE BRIDE London England, NEWMAN Los Angeles, NOISE THERAPY Vancouver, ORIGA Japan/Vancouver, OUTLAW BLOOD Los Angeles, PETER FRAMPTON Usa, RAFFI Vancouver, RANDY BACHMAN (BTO) Vancouver, REISS ZIBIN Vancouver, RETROGRADE Vancouver, RHYMES WITH ORANGE Vancouver, ROBIN YOUNGE Vancouver, ROGER DALTON Vancouver, SEAN HOGAN Vancouver, THE SIMMS Video Game (Electronic Arts/Maxis) Los Angeles, SEAN HOGAN Vancouver, SHELLY BEASTON Vancouver, SKINNY PUPPY Vancouver, SLOWBURN Vancouver, SONS OF FREEDOM Vancouver, SPEED New Jersey, SPIRIT OF THE WEST Vancouver, STEPHEN FEARING Halifax, STRANGE ADVANCE Vancouver, SWEET CHILD Los Angeles, SYDNEY JAMES Vancouver, TALLYN SIMPSON (Sector84) Vancouver, THE TOWN PANTS Vancouver, TOM COCHRANE Toronto, T-RIDE San Francisco, VALDY Vancouver, VAN HALEN Los Angeles, VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Soundtracks "Platoon, Salvador, Air Bud", WEST END GIRLS Vancouver.
