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  • Produced and engineered the Regional Emmy winning score for Stuart Grasberg's 1999 production, "Luminous Impressions", a PBS TV documentary.

  • Composed original music score (as well as the opening theme) and acted as music co-ordinator for "Latent Powers", an independent film produced by HBO Family and award winning filmmakers Erin Fisher and Cassie Goodluck.

  • Over 375 projects produced or engineered, with over sixteen years professional experience, in almost every style from klezmer to hardcore, from symphonies to duets, from music to voiceovers.

  • "But the most noticeable improvement over previous efforts is the album's tight, impressive production, courtesy of Rob Tavaglione. Crisp guitars now rock with uncontaminated ease, while Peigler's lyrical jabs peel away at the humorous inconsistencies of modern life with a sharp if unforgiving wit." - review of My So Called Band's CD "President Lust" in Creative Loafing Magazine

  • "Nothing but nuttiness. 10 songs of extreme variety that are very well produced by Rob Tavaglione. LWR run amuck with whatever runs through their head at the time. Starting out with a slice of Bill Murry flavored cheese (the lounge act intro) to an instrumental guitar pop opus to a dead on version of Sweet Jane. Overall Luke Warmz Reception has no continuity but its own lack of direction. Exactly what these super geniuses set out to do - have fun in a recording studio." - review of Luke Warm'z Reception CD at raleighmusic.com

  • "Plus, local production wizard Rob Tavaglione has imparted the album with a rare balance and texture, mixing layers of guitars, keyboards and horns into a shifting canvas of rhythms." - review of Chief Joy's CD "Sleeveless" in Creative Loafing Magazine.

  • "Shady Lane' is a well crafted production, Tavaglione has wonderfully captured the bands sound and feel which may be described as 'folk&roll', 'roots rock' or perhaps 'Americana'." - press release for Tucker's Fault CD, "Shady Lane".

  • "Sckapegoat - The ever-improving local punk/hardcore rockers Sckapegoat are set to release their second full length record Element of Design tonight at Tremont, and they request your presence at the big gala. I'd take them up on it if you like your music with a bit of a youthful, wink-and-a-nod rebellious edge -- one band member recently took to the stage with "Justincase must die" scrawled on his chest. The record was produced by local knob-twiddler Rob Tavaglione, who usually does a pretty bang-up job. If you're interested, some of the songs are up as MP3s at www.sckapegoat.com. Tremont Music Hall (Davis)"

  • "This is mean stuff from the inside out. Even the inside cover photo of the band says we will kick your ass. Taking the energy of Rage Against The Machine and the vocal mannerisms of Clutch, this Charlotte based will be one to follow. I hear theyve been dominating shows around the state. Clouts debut outpouring was produced by glamour boy Rob Tavaglione. Heavy, precise, rock. An impressive debut and a quality recording." - review of Clout's CD "Veda" at raleighmusic.com

  • I Feel Fine by Machine Seven, was a pleasant surprise. By the group's name we were expecting something more industrial sounding, but Machine Seven is real southern-rock... on steroids! A solid wall of guitar sound (at least 3 and in some places four guitars playing multiple riffs in classic southern rock style). The guitar tone is amazing for this style of music, having an almost GNR quality to it. The mix excellent, everything stands exactly where it's supposed to in the mix, and one gets the clear impression this group took their "live" sound into the studio. And a real drummer! No drum loops wow what a cool idea! The vocals and lyrics excellent and believable in their performance, when the singer sings "I feel fine now" on the chorus you have no doubt he meant it . If you wondering what happened to real rock listen to this song, a refreshing "alternative" to what is heard on mainstream radio stations now. It's just great to hear a real rock band that actually plays. Our only negative criticism is that we wish is that they had more music on their web site to listen to. (an online review of a Machine Seven song)

  • Drat : Led by Black Lagoon's Andy Cauble, Aqualad Jimmy King and ex-Crime Scene 13 guitarist Brad Fury, Drat recently laid down all 13 tracks of Sorry...We're Drat at Rob Tavaglione's Catalyst studios in one day, and without the use of clicktracks and comping and other such tweedledeedee. Vocals were overdubbed, but usually only in one live take, and with no pitch-fixing or Pro Tool magic wand-waving. Breakout hit: Cauble's "Erik Estrada". A Ponch in the mouth, if you will. With Semi-Pro. The Room (Davis)

  • ...Drat's debut, Sorry - We're Drat, was recently completed at Catalyst Recording; produced by Rob Tavaglione, all 13 tracks were recorded in one day with a minimum of overdubs and no computerized pitch or timing correction, which is pretty fuckin' punk rock by any yardstick... Creative Loafing, John Schacht 2-23-05

  • It 's been a long time coming but I finally took the plunge. I entered Catalyst Recording studio here in Charlotte this past weekend for 2 full days of tracking.The band played super tight and Catalyst, what can I say? It was simply the best fit for us to do our first full length CD. Rob Tavaglione (the producer) has become like part of the family. Lots of music, lots of laughs and Mr. C's food! Stay tuned for more pictures and notes. (Jay Mathey)

  • "Overall, 'Breaking Point' is a well recorded, well produced album with a band that has come into their own enough to have a common thread throughout their music." - review of Orange Envy's CD "Breaking Point" in The Village Idiot Magazine.

  • Catalyst Recording featured in August 2005 Mix Magazine
  • Rob's article on drum mixing in Drum! Magazine
  • Rob's article on kick drums in Drum! Magazine
  • Catalyst Recording in September 2003 Mix Magazine
  • Catalyst Recording in October 2004 Mix Magazine
  • Catalyst Recording in February 2006 Mix Magazine
  • Catalyst Recording in April 2006 Mix Magazine
  • Catalyst Recording in July 2006 Mix Magazine
  • Rob's Audio Predictions for 2007 NAB
  • Catalyst Recording in March 2007 Mix Magazine

  • Rob reviews Digital Performer 5.0 in November 2006 Pro Audio Review Magazine
  • Rob reviews Focusrite Liquid Mix in October 2006 Pro Audio Review Magazine
  • Rob reviews UAD-1 UltraPak, Rupert Neve Designs 5042 and TCT feature article in March 2007 Pro Audio Review Magazine
  • Rob reviews ADAM A7's in April 2007 Pro Audio Review Magazine
  • Rob discusses Mackie 1202VLZ in May 2007 Pro Audio Review Magazine
  • Rob reviews SSL E Channel, Marshall MXL 604's & LMNOPre in June 2007 Pro Audio Review Magazine
  • Rob reviews Mac Pro and Atrios in-ear monitors in July 2007 Pro Audio Review Magazine
  • Rob reviews Manley TNT preamp and FMR's RNLA leveller in October 2007 Pro Audio Review Magazine

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    • Above photo is Thomas Whitley, drummer of Black Lagoon.

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