Forge Studios is run by me, Josh Rigal. Having spent 15 years in the music industry as a session bassist, I decided to take what I’ve learnt and open a studio. My aim is, and always has been, to help artists achieve their goals in music and make great records.
The studio was built during lockdown by myself – converting the unused part of this 18th century cottage into a creative space. Being involved in the construction allowed me to design the studio to my own specification and needs. See the pictures below of the construction
What People Say
Alex Monad
Great mixing and very easy to communicate and work with. Also the turnaround was great. Josh carefully considered the feedback of all the band members! Thanks 🙂
Dylan Zellner
Not only is Joshua a killer bass player, he is also a great mixer. I only gave him two mics on my drum set and he made it sound large and clean. He is easy going to work with, plus a quick turnaround.
Joe Hicks
Josh is an excellent bass player and a consummate professional with incredible attention to detail. His level of preparation is unmatched and his brilliant technical proficiency enables him to remain flexible and full of ideas in any creative situation.
Josh has been an invaluable addition to all the recording and live projects I’ve worked with him on. He’s great to be around and easy to get along with so we always have a cracking time.
Krissy Matthews
“Josh has played bass in my band now for over 2 years. He is quite simply stunning. A laid back, funny and caring guy, but more importantly a killer bass player. He knows exactly when to hold the groove and when to have a little fun. I recently got him to mix our new record also which is due for release later this year. Again, an absolute stellar job. He has a great ear and is a lucky addition to anyone he works with. I hope me and him have years left in our relationship.
Kevin Shoemaker
Josh is a really thoughtful and hardworking engineer. He truly cared about getting my mix to a place where I was pleased with it and he brought exciting ideas into the track that I could have never imagined myself, but made it much more dynamic and interesting. He is an all-around pleasure to work with and a great partner to have.
Marco Thomas
Yo I needed a last minute mix and asked this dude, he calmed me down and underpromise and overachieved, he did a clear, crispy and awesome mix for me within 24 hours, I could submit a super professional mixed song for a sync opportunity. I hired him also for some bass work later on. He got the groove definitely. This guy is a true blessing and I’m a regular client now. You can’t go wrong with Josh. Peace
Christopher Clarke
Josh is a highly professional, talented and reliable player. He has a very musical ear and is an asset to any project. I have worked with Josh on many projects spanning many genres including Rock, Blues, Jazz, Funk, Soul, R&B and Pop. It also helps that he is very easy to get on with and he is a great communicator. Josh will surely elevate any project he is involved with… get in touch today!
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