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The Clayground
Dub Lab

Deep roots. Heavy bass. Knowledge shared.

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The
Dub Lab

Mr Clay is a Los Angeles–based music producer, dub artist, and audio engineer specializing in roots reggae, dub music, and modern electronic reggae production. Working from the ClayGround Studio in Los Angeles, Mr Clay creates immersive soundscapes built on deep basslines, classic one drop rhythms, analog tape textures, spring reverbs, and echo-heavy dub mixes inspired by Jamaican sound system culture.

Blending traditional reggae foundations with modern production techniques, Mr Clay produces original instrumentals, live dub mixes, experimental reggae tracks, and atmospheric electronic reggae designed for listeners who appreciate authentic vibration and forward-thinking sound. His work combines vintage-inspired analog warmth with contemporary music production workflows, creating a signature style that feels both timeless and modern.

From deep roots dub and lovers rock influences to cinematic reggae textures and experimental sound design, every release from the ClayGround Studio is crafted with attention to groove, space, rhythm, and sonic depth. Whether through instrumental reggae, dub versions, studio performances, or educational content focused on reggae production and mixing techniques, Mr Clay continues to push the culture forward while honoring the traditions that shaped the music.

Original dub instrumentals, reggae productions, tape-inspired textures, and experimental reggae vibes — straight from Los Angeles to the world.

Music

Original productions and sessions rooted in reggae and dub tradition, with modern production sensibility.

Education

Structured learning for all levels — individual lessons, group workshops, and online courses.

Production

Full studio production and mixing services with deep knowledge of the dub aesthetic.

Services

Hybrid analog mastering through real cassette tape and an SSL analog chain — warmth, glue, and dub vibration.

Hear the
Riddim

YouTube

Watch live sessions, studio recordings, lessons, and dub productions. Subscribe for new drops.

Watch Videos

SoundCloud

Stream the full catalogue — original tracks, dub plates, and exclusive mixes free to listen.

Listen Free

Bandcamp

Buy digital and physical releases direct. Every purchase supports the music at the source.

Buy & Stream

Follow for new releases, sessions, and updates.

Learn the
Music

Rooted in tradition, taught with clarity. We offer structured learning paths for players, producers, and music lovers at every level.

01

Private Lessons

One-on-one instruction tailored to your level and goals — guitar, bass, rhythm section, and music theory built around the music you love.

All levels welcome. In-person & online.

02

Production Masterclass

Learn dub production from the ground up: delay throws, bass sculpting, channel manipulation, and the philosophy of the studio as an instrument.

DAW agnostic. Beginner to advanced.

03

Rhythm Workshops

Group ensemble sessions focused on reggae rhythms — one drop, stepper, rockers, and roots. Learn how the parts interlock to create the groove.

Small groups. Live band setting.

04

Online Sessions

Geography is no barrier. Connect via video for lessons, consultations, and masterclasses from anywhere in the world on a flexible schedule.

Worldwide. Flexible scheduling.

Hybrid Analog
Dub Mastering

Real cassette tape. SSL analog chain. Real vibration.

Analog CharacterTape SaturationLow End GlueStereo DepthDub Vibration
SSL Bus+ and Fusion analog mastering chain

The Clayground Process

Your mix is printed to real cassette tape, capturing the warmth, compression and movement only analog tape can deliver. Then it's shaped through a high-end SSL analog chain for glue, depth, and tone. Captured back through the SSL Big Six and delivered ready to plug into your world.

Real Cassette Tape

Warmth, saturation and natural compression

Movement

Life, vibe and texture you can feel

Analog Glue

SSL Bus+ adds punch, control and cohesion

Dub Energy

Built for reggae, dub and beyond

Stereo Depth

SSL Fusion opens up width and space

No Plugins

100% real signal path. No shortcuts.

Service Options

Clean Tape Glue

Subtle warmth, gentle compression, polished finish.

Dub Tape MasterSignature

Deeper bass, wider space, tape-driven movement, dub energy.

Cassette Crush

Grit, texture, lo-fi character, experimental tone.

Add-On

Tape Stem Processing

Send drums, bass, or stems and blend the analog vibe into your mix.

60-second tape masters — dub production & analog mastering demos

Basement DubTape Master
0:00 / 0:00
Night Song DubTape Master
0:00 / 0:00
Showdown DubTape Master
0:00 / 0:00

Tape Pass

Cassette saturation + clean capture

$49

Hybrid Master

Tape + SSL Bus+ + Fusion

$99

Dub Master

Driven tape + enhanced stereo + deeper character

$149

Let's Make
Something

Reach out for bookings, lessons, production collaborations, or just to talk music. We respond to all messages — the conversation is always welcome.

  • Analog Mastering
  • Music Collaboration
  • Private Lessons
  • Production Inquiry
  • Booking & Events
  • General Enquiry