
“Chris is the whole package. Not only does he bring an excellent set of ears and instincts to the session, his technical expertise is first rate. Chris has the chops to take you from idea to masterpiece”
Jimmy Chamberlin
(The Smashing Pumpkins / The Jimmy Chamberlin Complex)
Opus Audio Labs presents a mixing and mastering service operated by Grammy Nominated Engineer, Chris Gelin. Providing consultation and studio design, with a highly remote work structure, this workflow can be achieved with any client anywhere in the world. Opus Audio Labs specializes in implementing premium tracking systems specifically built around the needs of the artist with the support, knowledge base and resources to capture each artist correctly and efficiently. Providing effortless workflow, collaboration, and a highway to effective music production, the Artist can focus on the primary task at hand, being the Artist.
“I’ve worked with a myriad of great engineers, but Gelin is in a bracket of his own. The work he does goes well beyond moving faders. He has raised the bar of what one expects from sound engineers, and if you ask me he’s a true scientist of sound”.
JoJo Garza (Los Lonely Boys)
Chris Gelin brings over 25 years of experience in fields ranging from live sound, live recording, producing, studio recording, studio mixing, mastering, production management and more.
Facilitating production needs for artists such as:
Los Lonely Boys, Jimmy Chamberlin, John Mayall, William Patrick Corgan, The Smashing Pumpkins, Trent Reznor, Shabazz Palaces, Daniel Lanois, Mike Garson, Phil Collins, RZA/Ghostface/Killah Priest(Wu-Tang), Korn, Nneka, Matt Walker, Ray White(of Frank Zappa), Sharon Van Etten, Khruangbin, Tom Morello, Jay Davenport and Greg Rzab(John Mayall), Chuchito Valdes (Latin Grammy Nominee for “Best Latin Jazz Record” 2012), Camron, Jacob Banks, Mk.Gee, Walter Trout, Rodriguez (Sugar Man), Lukas Nelson, Bill Kruetzmann(The Grateful Dead), Jason Isabel, WILCO, Bjork, Perry Ferrel, Kris Kristopherson to name a few.
“Chris is as passionate about music as it gets. His enthusiasm for the creative process is rare and inspiring. From the finest detail to the esoteric, Chris leaves no stone unturned. And perhaps most admirably, he is fearless about changing direction if something isn’t working.
Oh, and by the way his mixes are sick.”
Matt Walker
(Morrissey, The Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage, Filter)
“When you’re in the studio recording your dreams you really need someone who has an imagination, someone who can bring your imagination into the world. I can think of only a handful of people with that ability. Chris Gelin is at the top of the engineering list in my book”.
Ray White (Frank Zappa)