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| Gatos Trail Recording Studio | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Recording studio |
| Location | Joshua Tree, California, U.S. |
| Opened | January 2015 |
| Owner | Dan Joeright |
Gatos Trail Recording Studio is a professional recording studio located in Joshua Tree, California. Established in 2015 by drummer and engineer Dan Joeright, the facility is known as a destination studio offering both music production services and on-site lodging for artists.[1][2] It has hosted sessions for musicians including Sharon Van Etten, Young the Giant, Yawning Man, and Unsane, as well as producers such as Ethan Allen (music producer) and Chris Goss.[3][4]
In 2025 the studio launched the Trail Blazers™ Masterclass, a retreat-style educational program bringing together established producers, engineers, and artists with emerging creatives. The inaugural seminar featured 11-time Grammy Award–winning producer Joe Chiccarelli, known for his work with Elton John, The White Stripes and Morrissey.[5]
History
[edit]Gatos Trail Recording Studio was conceived and built by drummer and audio engineer Dan Joeright over a two-year period from 2013 to 2015. Designed as a destination facility that combines professional recording capabilities with the high-desert landscape of Joshua Tree, the studio officially opened in January 2015.[6]
The first artists to record at Gatos Trail were Alexander Hacke of Einstürzende Neubauten and Danielle de Picciotto of Crime and the City Solution.[6]
Facilities and location
[edit]The studio sits on a secluded property in Joshua Tree, about 40 minutes from Palm Springs International Airport and roughly two and a half hours from Los Angeles.[6] Its control room centers on a Neotek Elite 28-channel analog console, integrated with Avid HDX converters and 32 channels of Avid HD I/O; it also houses a Studer A827 24-track, 2-inch tape machine and a Universal Audio Apollo Twin X (Quad) for additional I/O and monitoring. Sessions are run in Pro Tools Ultimate, Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, and Luna.[7]
Notable clients and producers
[edit]Artists documented by independent media as having recorded at the studio include:
Producers with documented sessions at the studio include Chris Goss and Ethan Allen (music producer) .[6]
Reception
[edit]The *Los Angeles Times* included Gatos Trail in its list of the best recording studios in Los Angeles and Southern California, noting its appeal as a desert-based retreat for artists seeking an alternative to urban recording environments.[13] The *Desert Sun* cited Gatos Trail in coverage of notable California desert albums.[14] Trade outlet *StudioExpresso* speaks of its analog/digital hybrid setup and high-desert location.[15]
Trail Blazers Masterclass
[edit]In May 2025, Gatos Trail introduced the Trail Blazers™ Masterclass, a retreat-style educational program connecting established producers and engineers with emerging artists. The inaugural session featured 11-time Grammy Award–winning producer Joe Chiccarelli.[16]
External links
[edit]- ^ "Best Recording Studios in Los Angeles and Southern California". Los Angeles Times. 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "Gatos Trail Recording Studio: Where Big Music Finds Its Home in the Desert". Joshua Tree Voice. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "Sharon Van Etten Gets Inspiration at Gatos Trail". Stereoboard. 2024-05-15. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "Yawning Balch Announce New Album Volume Three". Distorted Sound Magazine. 2023-08-22. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "Trail Blazers Masterclass". Gatos Trail. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ a b c d e f "Gatos Trail Recording Studio: Where Big Music Finds Its Home in the Desert". Joshua Tree Voice. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "Gear". Gatos Trail. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "Sharon Van Etten Gets Inspiration at Gatos Trail". Stereoboard. 2024-05-15. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "Yawning Balch Announce New Album Volume Three". Distorted Sound Magazine. 2023-08-22. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "Album of the Week: Yawning Man's Macedonian Lines". LA Weekly. 2019-06-05. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "Yawning Man – Macedonian Lines". Coachella Valley Weekly. 2019-06-12. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "20 Best Metal Albums of 2017 – Unsane: Sterilize". Rolling Stone. 2017-12-06. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "Best Recording Studios in Los Angeles and Southern California". Los Angeles Times. 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "5 California Desert Albums You Should Be Listening To". The Desert Sun. 2019-01-09. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "Spotlight: Gatos Trail Recording". StudioExpresso. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "Trail Blazers Masterclass". Gatos Trail. Retrieved 2025-09-18.