Who we are

Diavi is the production team of D. Williams and L. Jackson, specializing in original music compositions and audio production services. Our recording studios are equipped with all of the great gear you could wish for but, because Diavi is not a 'studio for hire', we are not tied to any specific studio...including our own. We have strong professional relationships with large-format recording studios for projects that require them. We believe that great work is more about the ear than the gear.

David and Lance bring very similar music styles to the table. Yet, for all of their parallel background and experience, they both have a very distinct flavor. It's this perfect marriage of musical common ground and individual style that makes the diverse music of Diavi so three-dimensional and dynamic. No matter which team member dreams up an idea, it's always finished with the input of both composers. This ensures that all of their work consistantly maintains their unique sound and noticable depth. When the guys are asked to create music or sound environments to match a visual, they really strive to understand the entire vision of the project. David says, "We want to know all the back-stories and all about the key people behind the project. Just as a professional actor will research his character, we also absorb the story itself. We feel this is the only way to really breathe life into a scene in a way the audience will actually feel and believe".

Not all producers and artists are a good match. The way a producer communicates will directly affect how an artist performs, and in turn, how the final product sounds. In the writing and preproduction stages, both David and Lance like to just have fun and experiment, with no preconceived expectations or limitations. The recording and production stages, on the other hand, are much more focused for Lance and David. By this time, they have a very clear idea of where the project is heading and a strong understanding of how to make that vision a reality. They have a very direct and to-the-point production style and tend to have a ' just the facts' approach to producing and recording. We believe in constant and honest communication. We prefer to work with artists who can take (and hopefully welcome) constructive criticism and who understand and appreciate that this is a vital role of our job of capturing their very best performance.

Again, Diavi is not a studio for hire. However, we realize some people are just curious as to what gear we use to achieve our sound. Well, here's a short list of some of our most used gear.

Consoles
Dual Yamaha Digital Consoles for in-house use, and one SSL analog console for larger, off-site projects.

Sounds
(2) Roland XP80's used as controllers with literally hundreds of software synths, keyboards, drum kits, organic instruments, and custom samples. We also have hundreds of Reverbs, Delays, Compressors, and other awesome sounding effects.