Novel Harmonics

Novel Harmonics Novel Harmonics is a professional recording studio, production facility and home of composer, engineer, and producer, Scott Baird. Live or in the studio.

Mission Statement:

Co-Creating with aspiring artists, musicians, film makers and creative directors to cultivate and realize a novel artistic vision in brilliant sound recordings. Production / Style:

As a composer, sound designer, and producer of music for artists and self, Scott prefers a mixture of electro-acoustic, ambient-prone, guitar-influenced, beat-heavy, noise-laden, synth-driven arrang

ements. With influences from just about every style of music. There is a playfulness and experimental nature with time, arrangement, and sound, constantly in search of what is new and interesting. As a producer and engineer for artists and their music, Scott has a wonderful ability to be transparent in the recording process and focus on amplifying the artists’ vision. Becoming an intermediary for manifesting their musical vision; the Rosetta Stone of tech-to-art. His engineering background combined with his artistic vision gives him the ability to make the recording process less of a barrier to the music and performance. While drawing on years of go-to experience, he also loves experimental techniques, understanding that this is what gets the most unique sound tailored for each artist, each track, each take. Every moment is new, being created presently. Tapping into that brings a certain magic into the mix. He’s somewhat of a musical genie; granting sonic wishes. (with no bottle or rubbing!) if there is a sound you are going for and haven't’ been able to achieve, he can help. He’s not trying to make his album; he’s trying to make yours. Studio:

Novel Harmonics Studio consists of three rooms designed by Scott Baird. They are sound proof in the truest sense to allow for delicate, pristine recordings. The attention to detail reflects in Scott’s pursuit of finding the purest sound and quietest space. The Mix Room follows the NRZ (Non-Reflection-Zone) design where there are no reflections in the mix position. The walls of the room were built around the placement of the monitors after extensive testing (SMAART) to find the optimal position. The room was literally built around the speaker placement. The result is an astonishing sound stage where only the sound is heard. Sound can be heard with stunning vividness and accuracy. The Live Room is a true sound-proof, room-inside-a-room design. It is semi-anechoic and is probably the quietest space for miles around!!! There is an extreme amount of isolation between the Mix Room and Live Room, which is great for making critical decisions while tracking. All structures where designed to resonate below 20Hz, keeping unwanted resonances out of recordings. All walls are slanted at least 12 degrees to avoid standing waves and are broadband Helmholtz resonators. The beauty of this design is that low-end frequencies get absorbed while high-end frequencies are diffused in a radial pattern. This, in combination with the slanted walls and pine slats, blend the high frequencies in the room to make a very smooth, flat response. Bass and drums sound tight and focused while guitars, cymbals and vocals sound smooth and lush. The Aux Room is a small space built in the same manner as the Live Room. It‘s great for isolating amps or vocals. Background:

Scott Baird started recording when he was 13 years old when be bought a 4-track, shortly after picking up the guitar. From there, he began his interest in music production, programming, composing, and hacking. Crafting and perfecting his skills through the years, he began a career in Telecommunications Engineering, finding the two fields similar. An engineer’s head with an artist’s heart. After years of recording part-time, Scott committed to the venture and Novel Harmonics was born and went full-time. Notable Band Clients:

Acorn Ridge
Amanda Feinstien
Bennie Frank
Central Division
Dirty Red Lipstick
Gentle Giants
Henry Scott
Scott Buck
Utopian Hope

Notable Film Credits:

Tango De Meow - Sad Cat scene. The CURE web series - Intro music.

11/27/2021

Doves - Spellbound (Cover)

11/25/2021

Coldplay -We Never Learn (Cover)

11/25/2021

Switchfoot - Twenty-four (Cover)

I'm very pleased to announce the release of "Extremophiles" with Nathan Karagianis AKA Careful Giants.  Take a moment to...
04/12/2017

I'm very pleased to announce the release of "Extremophiles" with Nathan Karagianis AKA Careful Giants. Take a moment to like his page and check out his tune! We put a lot of time and effort into making this tune as deep and impactful as possible to convey the depth and weight of the subject. Produced, Mixed and Mastered by yours truly!

https://carefulgiants.bandcamp.com/album/mneumonic

1 track album

Will Hamilton  Your XLR patch bay is ready for install!
04/07/2017

Will Hamilton Your XLR patch bay is ready for install!

Lovely day!  Listening to Clark's new release "Death Peak" on repeat while working on wiring up some panels for Will Ham...
04/07/2017

Lovely day! Listening to Clark's new release "Death Peak" on repeat while working on wiring up some panels for Will Hamilton's home studio. How are you enjoying this unique day!?

01/26/2017

Updated to Logic Pro X 10.3 after a few days' wait to hear about bugs. Now to see how it works with the SSL Nucleus and UAD! Pretty 'cited for some of these updates. Looks tasty.

11/25/2016

OP-1 OS upgrade! Playing a kit with the new arpeggio sequencer!

11/25/2016

Upgraded the OP-1 to the new OS and was AMPED check out the new Voltage synth and the arpeggio sequencer together! Do it 'til it Hz!

09/27/2016
09/27/2016

I had a blast with my good friend Nathan Karagianis AKA, Careful Giants, last week recording and co-creating tracks for his upcoming release!

Novel Harmonics Studio consists of three rooms designed by Scott Baird.  They are sound proof in the truest sense to all...
09/17/2016

Novel Harmonics Studio consists of three rooms designed by Scott Baird. They are sound proof in the truest sense to allow for delicate, pristine recordings. The attention to detail reflects in Scott’s pursuit of finding the purest sound and quietest space.

The Mix Room follows the NRZ (Non-Reflection-Zone) design where there are no reflections in the mix position. The walls of the room were built around the placement of the monitors after extensive testing (SMAART) to find the optimal position. The room was literally built around the speaker placement. The result is an astonishing sound stage where only the sound is heard. Sound can be heard with stunning vividness and accuracy.

The Live Room is a true sound-proof, room-inside-a-room design. It is semi-anechoic and is probably the quietest space for miles around!!! There is an extreme amount of isolation between the Mix Room and Live Room, which is great for making critical decisions while tracking. All structures where designed to resonate below 20Hz, keeping unwanted resonances out of recordings. All walls are slanted at least 12 degrees to avoid standing waves and are broadband Helmholtz resonators. The beauty of this design is that low-end frequencies get absorbed while high-end frequencies are diffused in a radial pattern. This, in combination with the slanted walls and pine slats, blend the high frequencies in the room to make a very smooth, flat response. Bass and drums sound tight and focused while guitars, cymbals and vocals sound smooth and lush.

The Aux Room is a small space built in the same manner as the Live Room. It‘s great for isolating amps or vocals.

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Marietta, GA

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