David Catching / Rancho de la Luna

David Catching is the owner and operator of Rancho de la Luna Recording Studio in Joshua Tree, California since 1993.

David recorded and toured extensively with Queens of the Stone

Age, Eagles of Death Metal, earthlings? , Mark Lanegan , Mondo Generator, Masters of Reality, Mojave Lords and many others.

Rancho de la Luna has hosted all bands listed above as well as Foo Fighters, Anthony Bourdain/No Reservations, Arctic Monkeys, Iggy Pop, Victoria Williams, Daniel Lanois, Gutter Twins, Warpaint, Kyuss, The Desert Sessions,Earth, Joe Walsh, Snow Patrol, Autolux, Jordan Asher Cruz, Kurt Vile, Tinariwen, Phantogram, Earthless, CKY, Skegss and so many other fantastic artists.

David is currently working on an album with many of his favorite musicians, as well as a documentary, to celebrate 30 years here at Rancho de la Luna.

all music is an influence and a joy.

David Catching / Rancho de la Luna and FabFilter

All my favorite musicians, engineers and producers use and love Fabfilter, and now, so do I! I was immediately impressed by how superior the sonic soundscapes become when using them. They completely enhance whatever i work on in so many fascinating ways. With Fabfilter Pro-R2 im able to carve any less than adequate eq into extremely pleasing to the ear frequencies quickly and efficiently . Pro-MB is ideal for really getting the perfect compressor/expander exactly where you need it. The creative geniuses at Fabfilter have clearly realized the possibilities of these dynamic audio tools and crafted them in a way that is easy to understand and use from professionals to beginners. thank you Fabfilter!

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