Roots • Dub • Production • Education
The Clayground
Dub Lab
Deep roots. Heavy bass. Knowledge shared.
About
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.
Music & Productions
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 →Education
Learn the
Music
Rooted in tradition, taught with clarity. We offer structured learning paths for players, producers, and music lovers at every level.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Roots • Dub • Production • Education
Hybrid Analog
Dub Mastering
Real cassette tape. SSL analog chain. Real vibration.

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
Subtle warmth, gentle compression, polished finish.
Deeper bass, wider space, tape-driven movement, dub energy.
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.
Listen
60-second tape masters — dub production & analog mastering demos
Packages
Tape Pass
Cassette saturation + clean capture
$49
Hybrid Master
Tape + SSL Bus+ + Fusion
$99
Dub Master
Driven tape + enhanced stereo + deeper character
$149


