Clive Culbertson
Ex-Van Morrison Bassist · Hit Record Producer · Since 1986

WORLD-CLASS
ENGINEER.
WORLD-CLASS
EQUIPMENT.
YOUR NEXT
HIT RECORD.

Not a laptop. Not a bedroom. A proper 24-track studio — run by a man who played bass on Van Morrison's Avalon Sunset, engineered a UK Top 20 hit, had his own chart records in three countries, and has been making records in Northern Ireland since 1986.

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38+
Years Operating
24
Track Studio
1x
British Top 20
Van.
Morrison Alumni
Artists Who've Trusted No Sweat Studios
Daniel O'Donnell Margo O'Donnell Kerry Fearon Anthony Toner David McWilliams Rose Marie
Here's The Truth

CAN A SPARE ROOM REALLY
GIVE YOU A PROFESSIONAL SOUND?

No amount of plugins can fix bad acoustics, cheap microphones, and untreated rooms. Your talent deserves better than that.

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    Thin, muddy mixes that sound amateur next to commercial releases — no matter how many YouTube tutorials you watch
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    Wasted hours fighting software instead of making music — you're an artist, not an audio engineer
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    Flat, lifeless masters that can't compete on Spotify, Apple Music, or radio
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    Zero creative guidance — no one to tell you "that chorus needs a key change" or "try this mic on your voice"
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    Background noise, room reflections, phase issues that no plugin on earth can truly fix after the fact
Professional recording studio mixing desk
What We Do

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THAT TRANSFORM
YOUR SOUND

Every service comes with decades of experience from an engineer who's played on hit records, toured the world, and knows exactly what makes a recording shine.

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RECORDING

Walk into a purpose-built 24-track digital recording studio and hear the difference a proper room, proper mics, and a proper engineer make to your sound. Instantly.

  • 24-track Pro Tools recording system
  • Neumann, AKG & Rode valve microphones
  • Soundcraft Ghost 32-channel console
  • Fully treated, acoustically designed room
  • Expert engineering & arrangement advice
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MIXING

Your tracks balanced, polished and punched up to commercial standard by an engineer with 38+ years of experience and an ear that's been trained on stages worldwide.

  • Waves Mercury, CLA & JJP plugin bundles
  • Lexicon PCM hardware reverbs
  • Native Instruments Komplete bundle
  • Empirical Labs Distressor compression
  • Full analogue & digital signal chain
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MASTERING

The final polish that makes your music loud, clear, and competitive on every platform. This is where good recordings become great releases.

  • iZotope Ozone mastering suite
  • Sony Sound Forge mastering software
  • Dedicated mastering room & monitors
  • Streaming, CD & vinyl-ready masters
  • Fast turnaround available
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REHEARSAL

Why rehearse in a garage when you can tighten up in a real studio? Professional space, proper monitors, and gear available — no hauling your kit across town.

  • Tama drum kit on-site
  • Multiple bass & guitar options
  • PA system with stage monitors
  • Flexible hourly booking
  • Option to record your rehearsal
The Difference Is Night & Day

HOME RECORDING vs. NO SWEAT STUDIOS

😐 Recording at Home

  • ✗ Untreated room with echo & noise
  • ✗ Budget USB mic, laptop speakers
  • ✗ You're the musician AND the engineer
  • ✗ No professional mixing desk
  • ✗ Months of learning before decent results
  • ✗ Mixes that only sound good in YOUR room
  • ✗ Zero creative collaboration
  • ✗ "Good enough" results. Always.

🔥 No Sweat Studios

  • ✓ Purpose-built, acoustically treated studio
  • ✓ Neumann, AKG & Rode valve mics
  • ✓ Pro engineer with 38+ years experience
  • ✓ 32-channel Soundcraft Ghost desk
  • ✓ Radio-ready results from session one
  • ✓ Mixes that translate on ANY system
  • ✓ A hitmaker who shapes your vision
  • ✓ Professional results. Every time.
Clive Culbertson
Est. 1986
Meet Your Engineer

CLIVE CULBERTSON

"Most studios give you a room and a mic. I give you 40 years of knowing exactly what makes a record connect with people."

Clive Culbertson isn't just an engineer — he's a hitmaker. As bass player on Van Morrison's legendary Avalon Sunset album (featuring the worldwide smash "Have I Told You Lately"), Clive has played on stages across the UK, Europe, and Japan.

He engineered Rose Marie's British Top 20 single "When I Leave The World Behind" and has produced records for Daniel O'Donnell, Margo O'Donnell, and scores of artists across every genre. His band The Sweat had two Top Ten hits in Japan, and he's been a sought-after session musician and producer for over four decades.

When you work with Clive, you're not just renting time in a room — you're getting creative direction from someone who's been there, done it, and has the platinum records to prove it.

1986
Studio Founded
Top 10
Hits in Japan
Top 20
UK Chart Single
40+
Years in Music
Clive's Discography

FROM PUNK TO POP — A CAREER IN SOUND

Four decades of writing, performing, and producing. These are the records that prove Clive knows how to make music that matters.

Time To Kill

Time To Kill

First Solo Album

Still Havin' Fun

Still Havin' Fun

Second Solo Album

Still Here Still Smiling

Still Here Still Smiling

Third Solo Album

Old Tennessee

Old Tennessee

With New Moon

Who's Recorded Here

FROM LOCAL LEGENDS TO
INTERNATIONAL STARS

No Sweat Studios has been the launchpad for artists at every stage — from first demos to chart-topping records. Here are just a few who walked through these doors.

Daniel O'Donnell
Daniel O'Donnell
Margo O'Donnell
Margo O'Donnell
Kerry Fearon
Kerry Fearon
Anthony Toner
Anthony Toner
David McWilliams
David McWilliams
Rose Marie
Rose Marie
Professional Grade

£100,000+ OF EQUIPMENT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

This isn't a bedroom with a laptop. This is a professional studio loaded with the same gear used in world-class facilities.

🎛️ Console & Recording

  • Soundcraft Ghost 32/8/2 Mixing Desk
  • Pro Tools Recording System
  • Fostex 24-Track Hard Disc Recorder
  • 3x RME 8-Channel Soundcards
  • Dual Core i7 Computer

🎤 Microphones

  • Neumann TLM 192 (x2)
  • Neumann TLM 103 (x2)
  • Neumann U147 Valve
  • Rode NTK Valve
  • AKG Valve Mic
  • Sontronics Ribbon Sigma
  • Shure SM57 (x6) / SM58 (x6)

📢 Monitors & Amps

  • Tannoy Monitors
  • Genelec Powered Monitors
  • Alesis Monitors
  • Crest 2 x 700W Amplifiers
  • Alesis 150W Amplifier

🔧 Outboard & Effects

  • Empirical Labs Distressor
  • Lexicon PCM 80/81/90/91
  • TLA Preamps (x4)
  • DBX Preamps
  • Mesa Boogie / Marshall

💻 Software

  • Waves Mercury + CLA + JJP Bundles
  • Native Instruments Komplete
  • iZotope Nectar 2 Vocal Suite
  • iZotope Ozone Mastering Suite
  • Oxford Sonox Elite Complete
  • Slate Drum Trigger

🎸 Instruments On-Site

  • Tama Drum Kit
  • Fender Precision Bass
  • Fender Jazz Bass
  • Wal Pro 2 Bass
  • Overwater Bass
  • Fender Fat Strat
  • Yamaha Telecaster

🛡️ THE NO SWEAT GUARANTEE

We'll have a chat before you book. If we don't think we can dramatically improve your sound — we'll tell you honestly. No hard sell, no pressure. We've built our reputation over 38 years by being straight with people. Your satisfaction matters more than any single booking.

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READY TO HEAR YOUR MUSIC
THE WAY IT'S MEANT TO SOUND?

Fill in the form below or give us a ring. No commitment, no obligation — just a quick conversation about your project and how we can help.

We typically respond within a few hours during business days.

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Call Clive Directly

Available Mon–Sat, 9am–9pm

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Find Us

Just outside Coleraine, Northern Ireland

Easy access from all of the North Coast and surrounding areas

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"The best investment you'll ever make in your music career is the sound of your recordings. That's what separates the amateurs from the professionals."

— Clive Culbertson

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