musician · producer · educator · oakland, ca

Simon Keyser Petty

Multi-instrumentalist, composer & producer. Running Studio S, directing Professor of Funk, performing across the Bay.

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Simon Keyser Petty playing guitar live
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Music

Simonoto Releases

Original cuts — funk, jazz, electronic, and whatever the groove requests.

Made live!
Simonoto live performance on stage
Simon performing with guitar
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Ch.2

Simonoto Ch.2

5/2026

Simonoto Ch.2
  1. Freeze ft. Freeze
  2. Lofi-Crazy
  3. White Lotus
  4. Dreaming
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Ch.3

Simonoto Ch.3

6/2026

Simonoto Ch.3
  1. Starline Jingle
  2. New Theme (TBD)
  3. DOPESAMPLE ft. Madison Bohrer
  4. Feladan ft. Madison Bohrer
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Ch.4

Simonoto Ch.4

7/2026

Simonoto Ch.4
  1. What is life? ft. Ian Santilliano
  2. Ownway ft. Sheldon Alexander, Clay Xavier
  3. Salsachipps ft. Caleb Sanders
  4. Spooky Season ft. Madison Bohrer
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D.M.

D.A.T.A.M.O.S.H

8/2026 · 3 tracks

D.A.T.A.M.O.S.H
  1. Race My Thoughts
  2. Trying to Forget
  3. Lack of Ambition
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C.H.

Celestial Hotties

coming soon · 8 tracks

Celestial Hotties
  1. Tynomite!
  2. Nuthin' Betta' Than
  3. Funkybrushin
  4. Strange Brew
  5. Dreaming
  6. Meanmuggin
  7. Sugar Coated
  8. Swollen Eyeball
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Studio S

Production & Engineering

Professional recording, mixing, and production from Oakland — top-tier custom gear, shaped by years of experience in CJC's exclusive studio program and at Tiny Telephone and Hyde Street Studios.

Every session starts with the music. Whether you need a polished mix, a raw live take, or full production from scratch — I bring musicianship first, engineering second.

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Studio S recording space
Mixing console at Studio S
since 2019
01

Recording & Tracking

Full multi-track sessions. Solo to full band. Hybrid setup - Analog warmth meets modern workflow.

02

Mixing & Mastering

Release-ready sound. Plugins + custom analog outboard from Pacifico Audio.

03

Full Production

Arrangement to final master. Expert guidance and humble collaboration on every track.

04

Session Musician

Guitar, bass, keys, drums, vocals. In-studio or remote. Whatever the project needs.

“Your humanity is your instrument.”
— Wayne Shorter
Studio moments — polaroid collage from Studio S sessions
studio moments

The Rig

Studio Gear

Simon in the studio throwing a peace sign
Built around custom analog gear from Pacifico Audio — designed by Cesar Delly, the legendary Oakland builder behind consoles for studios worldwide, including Otis McDonald's. Every preamp, every EQ — hand-built with rare vintage transformers.

Console & Summing3

  • Custom 16-ch Summing MixerPacifico Audio (Cesar Delly)
  • 6 Custom Preamps w/ vintage transformersPacifico Audio
  • 2 Chameleon Labs 1073 Preamps w/ EQ

Outboard Processing2

  • "LogicChild" Mastering Comp/SaturatorStam Audio
  • 4 Custom Mastering EQPacifico Audio

Conversion & Recording3

  • Universal Audio Apollo x8p, x16, x4
  • Tandberg ¼" 7.5 IPS Tape Machine
  • Tascam Portastudio 4-Track

Microphones9

  • Advanced Audio U47 clonelarge diaphragm tube condenser
  • Beesneez ArabellaLarge diaphragm tube condenser
  • Pacifico U87 Clone
  • Pacifico U47 FET Clone (×2)
  • Pacifico Mini Ribbon (×2)
  • AKG D12 · Telefunken TD26
  • Uher M534 (pair) · Warm WA-13, WA-44
  • SM58, SM57 · SM7 (American)
  • Unidyne III 54553 (pair) · v7 (pair)

Drums & Percussion4

  • Sonor S Class 22" — 5-piece
  • Vintage Zildjian A Cymbals1968
  • Yamaha SD493 SnareSteve Gadd model
  • 14" Kenyan Claves + misc percussion

Keys & Synths3

  • Rhodes Stage MK2incoming
  • Vintage MicroKorg
  • DCP-300 Weighted Keyboard

Guitar, Amps & Effects6

  • Reverend Kingsnake Tube Amp
  • MarkBass Little Ninja 1000W + Ampeg 10"
  • Helix LT
  • Red Panda Labs Context & Particle
  • MXR Phase 90 phaser · Red Witch Chorus/Trem
  • Modded Boss DS-1 Distortion · Sonic Research Strobe Tuner

DI, Monitoring & Strings3

  • JDI Duplex · Motor City Bass DI · RC20
  • Neumann KH120 Monitors
  • JBL LSR 8 + Subwoofer

Software1

  • UAD Complete · Goodhertz · iZotope · Soundtoys · Native Instruments · Sound Labs · Arturia

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Sessions & Lessons

Live from the studio and the classroom.

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Studio Session — Coming Soon

Full band live recording at Studio S

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Professor of Funk — Coming Soon

Teaching clip from Groove Ensemble

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Live Performance — Coming Soon

Celestial Hotties live at a Bay Area venue

Kind Words

What People Say

“Simon is easy to work with, quick, professional, and insightful as a producer. Every project we work together has a spark!”
Tess Posner
Tess PosnerProfessional recording artist and composer
“Simon met my son on his level and helped develop his confidence to play live.”
Caroline Munck
Caroline MunckParent of Student
“The energy Simon brings to a live show is unmatched. Studio S is the real deal.”
Jason Mulvaney
Jason MulvaneyStudio S client (live show)

Professor of Funk

Classes & Education

deep grooves
Professor of Funk groove ensemble performing
CJC concert live performance

Jazz-trained and accredited at California Jazz Conservatory, apprenticed under Otis McDonald. Real stage and studio chops, straight into the classroom. It's all about authentic groove.

beginner

Groove Ensemble #1

Classic recordings to current cuts — broken down, analyzed, performed. Recording & live shows at Tiny Telephone and Verdi Club.

90 mindirected by simon
intermediate

Groove Ensemble #2

What it truly means to move people. Recording and gigging at Hyde Street, Tiny Telephone, Old Skool Cafe.

90 minrecording + gigs
studio

Studio Ensemble #1

World-class studio workflow. Mix in the box, outboard gear, tape. Learn by doing.

90 minhands-on studio
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Funk♦ Jazz♦ Soul♦ Gospel♦ Hip-Hop♦ R&B♦ Groove♦ americana♦ folk♦ punk♦ Fusion♦ Neo Soul♦ Math Rock♦ Death core♦ Indie Rock♦ Hyper-pop♦ synthwave♦ FONK♦ lo-fi♦Funk♦ Jazz♦ Soul♦ Gospel♦ Hip-Hop♦ R&B♦ Groove♦ americana♦ folk♦ punk♦ Fusion♦ Neo Soul♦ Math Rock♦ Death core♦ Indie Rock♦ Hyper-pop♦ synthwave♦ FONK♦ lo-fi♦

Live

Shows & Booking

next show

TBA

dates incoming · bay area

Ch.1 just dropped and new shows are being booked now. Tap the pass for the full calendar, or reach out to get on the schedule.

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Celestial
Hotties

Art Collective · Oakland, CA

Unforgettable nights of live music, visual art, and community across the Bay. Every show is different. Every show is a moment.

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Available as a solo act, duo, or full band. Funk, soul, jazz, groove, R&B, hip-hop, Americana — adaptable to the room and the crowd.

Great fit for: live music bars & clubs, art events & gallery openings, private parties & weddings, festivals & community events. Bay Area home base — open to travel.

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Get In Touch

Let's Make Something

What's the vibe?

Studio time, lessons, session work, live bookings, or just connecting. I get back within 24 hours.

Based in: Oakland, CA

Email: simonoto@gmail.com

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