Biography

With a reputation for sonic excellence and “capturing the vibe”, Bart Wagemakers is regarded by many to be one of the leading Dutch producer/engineers in the business today.

In 1993, when analogue tape reels were standard, Bart Wagemakers first set foot in Studio Zeezicht, one of Holland’s most inspirational studio’s with a history steeped in rock ‘n roll. He has worked there for many years. In addition he has worked at Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum, ICP Studios in Brussels, Studio 150, PowerSound Studios in Amsterdam, Studio Arnold Mühren in Volendam and Jan Kisjes Studio in Dalfsen.

During this time he has contributed to countless albums by many well-known artists, including Daniël Lohues, Candy Dulfer, Loïs Lane, Acda & de Munnik, Danny Vera, Arthur Umbgrove, Guus Meeuwis, Dennis, Veldhuis & Kemper, Fabiana Dammers, Abel, Hallo Venray, Rowwen Hèze, Black Eyed Peas, Hoffman, Herman van Veen, Kirsten, The Dollybirds, Eagles of Death Metal, August ’75, Joan Armatrading, Xander de Buisonjé, Skik, Herman Finkers, Snoop Dogg, Klavan Gadjé, Rob de Nijs, De Dijk, The Dutch Eagles, Queens of the Stone Age, Bløf, New Cool Collective, Bernard Gepken, Michel van der Aa, Yori Swart, Giovanca Ostiana, Ivo Bernard and Hoffman.

He uses a variety of carefully hand-picked modern and vintage analogue recording gear, including famous microphones, compressors equalizers and effect units.