Jim Pavett earned a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from The University of Arizona, and has worked in the audio recording business since 1983.
Jim has well-rounded his experience by working in recording studios, audio duplication companies, mastering facilities, and by being a schooled musician since childhood. This knowledge of audio properties, audio production and correct formatting is often ignored or overlooked by many recording studios, which causes problems for the client later on.
Over the past 25+ years, Jim has built a strong business through referrals, customer loyalty, and trust. His passion for electronics keeps him constantly searching for the latest technology to be instated at Allusion Studios. His clients benefit from his enthusiasm and perfectionism by having the best tools available when they come to record. This passion has grown into a Pro Audio consulting/sales business by the name of Pure Wave Audio.
Jim has written for Pro Audio Review Magazine, creates audio samples for microphone manufactures, and is a panelist for the Tape Op Recording Convention. One of his projects was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2007.
Joe Gallegos earned a Bachelor of Music degree from The University of Arizona, and has studied under renowned UA music faculty Daniel Asia, Tom Patterson, Gary Cook, and Jay Rees. As an undergraduate, he spent considerable time in several University ensembles on guitar, saxophone, and percussion, including the "Pride of Arizona" drumline and the UA Steel Band. From 1999 to 2003, Joe served as Associate Director of Marching Percussion for the "The Pride of Arizona", and was appointed Director of Marching Percussion from 2004 to 2005.
Joe began audio engineering through The Recording Connection internship program in 2003. As the sole apprentice to a professional engineer in a well-known recording studio, he spent considerable time learning recording principles in a one-to-one, hands-on environment. His abilities quickly catapulted him, and he soon joined Allusion Studios as a second engineer in 2005. Joe has an excellent ear, superb client-sense, and a natural ability to recognize and produce quality recordings. These days he's a "Jack of all trades" managing daily operations, website development, marketing and communications, and customer service.
Chase Welch has a Bachelor of Music degree with an emphasis in music business from New Mexico State University. While attending NMSU, Chase was in various ensembles, including the NMSU Guitar Ensemble, and the NMSU Campus Choir. Upon completing his degree, Chase moved to Tucson to intern at Allusion Studios and train under Jim Pavett. He is now a full-time member of the Allusion team.
Chris Giambelluca earned his bachelor's degree from The University of Arizona in Media Arts with emphasis on production for broadcast. He worked as a location sound recordist and broadcast engineer for PBS earning credits on "The Desert Speaks", "Arizona Illustrated" and "Reflexiones" for audio engineering. At home in Tucson, Chris is a recording engineer, studio musician and producer. As an engineer at Allusion Studios he adds expertise and personality to many different types of projects, encompassing numerous styles of music from throughout the eclectic Tucson music scene. A sought after talent, his credits include production, engineering, bass, piano, percussion, and vocals.
A professional musician for 20 years, Chris has performed and recorded with numerous legendary artists including John Doe, Andrew Bird, Calexico, Neko Case, Darius Rucker, Rachel Yamagata, Marshall Crenshaw, Bob Mould and many more. He's also a seasoned performer, having graced the stage of many of the most prestigious venues in North America including The Greek Theater in Berkeley, The Hollywood Bowl, New York City's Carnegie Hall, Mexico City's national Stadium Foro Sol, as well as an appearance on NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
Jim Pavett
Joe Gallegos
Chase Welch
Chris Giambelluca