Phat Monkey

yo chimps welcome to the phat monkey homepage

Hey there, groovetastical chimps from around the globe! 🌍✨ Welcome to my little corner of the internet. I'm Phat Monkey, the self-proclaimed king of the primates (and occasionally the village idiot) from Wales, UK. I dabble in music production and a few other fun endeavors.

Got questions? Feel free to reach out. I'm just a regular, humble, and laid-back monkey on this journey through life, just like you.

Sending peace, love, and respect your way—may your journey lead you to your chosen destination. 🐒✌️❤️

Phat Monkey xXx \0/

LATEST NEWS

The Phat Monkey (23/05/25)
I have secured the domain name www.ThePhatMonkey.com to more accurately represent ongoing projects

BEACH BAR GROOVES (10/12/24)
'Pattaya Beach Bar Grooves' has launched with an exclusive House Mix by the Phat Monkey. Click the Pattaya DJ Mix in the navigation panel or go to www.PattayaBeachBarGrooves.com \0/

NAVIGATE CUBASE WITH YOUR VOICE! (15/10/2023)
My 'Voice Command For Cubase' profile for VoiceAttack is now available absolutely FREE with no obligations: CLICK HERE

beach bar grooves

Sawasdee Krab! Phat Monkey returns with a fresh installment of Beach Bar Grooves, this time from the vibrant shores of Thailand. Introducing Pattaya Beach Bar Grooves, featuring an exceptional selection of House tracks both new and classic from the talented artists at Toolroom Records. Let’s start the weekend right with a House party, Monkey style! \0/

As of December 17, 2024, the mix has charted on MixCloud, reaching #20 in the Funky House charts and #35 in the Tech House charts....an incredible milestone. Thank you all for your continued support! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Voice Command For CUBASE

Voice Command For Cubase is a project I started in 2018-2019. It allows users to control Cubase with their voice using VoiceAttack (sold separately) www.voiceattack.com

Originally, the project was put on hold due to personal circumstances. Countless hours and a lot of love went into it. Recently, I’ve invested additional time to update it for 2024. The result is a fun and efficient way to navigate Cubase, potentially speeding up your workflow.

Voice Command For Cubase: Download

User Manual 2025 Update: Voice Command For Cubase

Hope you have lots of fun with Voice Command for Cubase
Ryan Anthony
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DOES IT SOUND ANALOGUE?

A common question is whether a particular plugin sounds analog, but that's not the right question to ask. Digital tools will never truly replicate analog sound, instead, you should be asking whether the plugin gives your music depth, warmth, and a 3D sound.

The real magic in your toolbox should be a good preamp. Using different flavors of preamps across your tracks at 48kHz or higher is key. Yes, I said 48kHz and not 44.1kHz—this helps to limit aliasing, which you might consider a simple form of oversampling.

If you prefer the analog route, I highly recommend the 'Dangerous Music 2Bus+'. It makes everything sound fat, warm, and three-dimensional, providing excellent separation of various elements within your mix.

Ryan Anthony - Monkey Choon Studio

sampler vol1

E.P released by Alter Ego featuring Ryan Anthony ft Danny Claire, the talented A.R.D.I and label A&R Blugazer

BEATPORT >

5 years for tranquil state

Ryan Anthony makes it onto the compilation album showboating 38 of the best downtempo music in 5 years on Alter Ego Records

BEATPORT >

ibiza beach bar grooves vol 2

Volume 2 of the chart topping Ibiza mix by Phat Monkey on Beatport from several years ago which was later uploaded to mixcloud, enjoy \0/

MIXCLOUD>

Does your kick sound messy?

If your kick sounds like cardboard or a bit boxy and you're struggling to find the right frequency to cut, here's a little math trick to get you started:

First, find the root note of your kick—the fundamental frequency. Once you have this, grab a calculator. Enter the rounded-off number of your kick's fundamental frequency, multiply it by 1.618, divide by 2, and then multiply by 10.

Once you have your number, set a medium-sized Q and drop the frequency by around 3dB. See if that helps!

Remember, this is just a starting point, not a magical solution. Always trust your ears, not just the numbers. 🎶

THE POWER OF MUSIC
'The one thing that unites us all is music. It’s the ultimate icebreaker, the new family, the essence of unity, and a harmonious bond that bridges all our differences.

Music resonates in countless forms throughout the known universe and beyond. It is part of the grand cosmic design, existing long before we were born and enduring long after we become dust among the stars.'
Ryan Anthony