Recording / Rik Mol
Trumpet & flugelhorn.
Horn recordings.
Sometimes a song needs just one beautiful trumpet line. Sometimes it needs an entire horn section.
From my own studio, I record trumpet and flugelhorn for artists and producers. With The Jayhorns, we create and record complete horn arrangements.
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01 / Solo Sessions
Rik Mol
— Trumpet & Flugelhorn
I record written trumpet and flugelhorn parts for artists and producers, from a single line to a full trumpet section. Layered trumpets are a sound I often record for Dutch pop productions, sometimes with trombone or saxophone added to the arrangement. I usually double-track written parts and send the takes separately, so you can use one on its own or pan them left and right for a wider sound.
I’m also often asked to improvise a solo on trumpet or flugelhorn. I record several takes with different musical ideas, so you can hear how each one changes the feel of the track and choose the one that sits best in the mix.
Discuss a recording →Rik Mol / My studio
My recording studio.
My studio is right next to my house, and it’s my favourite place to be. It’s where I write and record my own albums and record sessions for other artists.
I choose the microphone and preamp for the sound the track needs. A flugelhorn part behind a vocal might call for a softer edge, while layered trumpets often need more definition. I use high-quality cables throughout the recording chain and a Burl B2 Bomber A/D converter to capture the sound I’ve shaped at the mic.
My studio equipment
Microphones
- Flea U48 SuperFET
- Royer R-121
- Coles 4038
- AEA R84
- Neumann TLM 170
Preamps & Recording Channels
- Tegeler VTRC recording channel
- Neve 1073SPX
- API 512V
- AEA RPQ503
EQ, Compression & Colour
- API 550A
- Rupert Neve 535 compressor
- Rupert Neve 542 tape emulator × 2
- Tegeler Vari Tube Compressor
- Tegeler EQP1
Interface & Conversion
- Apollo X6 interface
- Burl Audio B2 Bomber ADC 2 channel converter
02 / Complete horn productions
The Jayhorns
Horn arrangements & recordings
Arranged, recorded and delivered from our studio in Hilversum.
Arrangements
Original horn parts developed around the music.
Recording
Professionally recorded in our Hilversum studio.
Delivery
Individual tracks and a ready-to-use horn mix.
Sometimes it’s a brass hook you’re still humming after the song ends. Sometimes it’s a few notes behind the vocal that give the chorus a lift. We love finding the horn part that makes the track click.
The Jayhorns are a horn section for recording sessions and live shows. In our own studio, we’re just as happy playing an existing arrangement as we are writing and recording one ourselves. Sometimes a producer has a clear idea of what they want from the horns. Sometimes they give us carte blanche and we see where the track takes us.
Much of our work is for Dutch pop records, television and commercials. Our recording credits also include international releases such as Hey Mama by David Guetta featuring Nicki Minaj.
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David Guetta / Nicki Minaj · Hey Mama
Recording excerpts from The Jayhorns’ official website.
Discuss horns for your track →Tell me about your project
Let's make music.
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Whether you're looking for a trumpet or flugelhorn solo, written parts or a complete horn arrangement with The Jayhorns, I'd love to hear about it.
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