Clever Cleaver Music
Clever Cleaver Music
Clever Cleaver Music, ASCAP is a boutique independent record label, music publishing, and production company founded by singer-songwriter, producer, and recording engineer Elisa Nicolas. Rooted in decades of musical experience, the company specializes in authentic, story-driven music that blends indie rock, folk, and atmospheric, cinematic textures.
With a strong focus on sync licensing for film, television, and visual media, Clever Cleaver Music combines creative artistry with technical expertise, the company offers original recordings, custom production, and a streamlined, one-stop licensing experience through direct control of its master and publishing rights.
Independent in spirit, personal in approach, and driven by the belief that the right song can transform a story.
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Studio
The Studio at Clever Cleaver Music
The Clever Cleaver Music studio is a thoughtfully curated recording and production space where vintage character meets modern technology. Built around Avid Pro Tools Ultimate and the Avid Carbon interface, the studio combines professional recording capabilities with an inspiring collection of boutique, vintage, and custom equipment.
Standout gear includes Neumann, Soyuz, AEA, Royer, and Stager microphones, along with custom tube microphones inspired by legendary vintage designs. A carefully selected collection of analog preamps and compressors from Shadow Hills, Cranborne Audio, Empirical Labs, and others brings warmth, depth, and character to every recording.
The studio also features an extensive collection of guitars and amplifiers, including vintage Gibson acoustics, a Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul reissue, Fender guitars and amplifiers, and a distinctive selection of boutique effects. A Gretsch drum kit, vintage instruments, and an expansive collection of orchestral and electronic sound libraries round out the creative possibilities.
With precision monitoring through Neumann KH310 speakers and a flexible hybrid recording environment, Clever Cleaver Music is designed for everything from intimate singer-songwriter performances to lush, cinematic productions.
A creative space built for experimentation, inspired performances, and recordings with personality.
Selected Studio Gear
Recording & Production
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Avid Pro Tools Ultimate
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Avid Carbon Audio Interface
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Apple Mac Mini M2 Pro
Microphones
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Neumann TLM 49
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JJ Audio M49 & 251-Style Tube Microphones
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Soyuz 013 FET
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AEA & Royer Ribbon Microphones
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Shure SM7B
Boutique Preamps & Analog Processing
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Shadow Hills Mono GAMA
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Cranborne Audio Camden 500
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Empirical Labs Distressor EL8
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Stam Audio SA-609 MKII
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Hairball Audio 1176 Rev D
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Heritage Audio P. Lane 436 w Seawell Mod
Vintage & Boutique Guitars
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1957 Gibson LG-1 Acoustic
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1960 Harmony H162 Acoustic
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Gibson 1959 Les Paul Murphy Lab Reissue
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Gibson ES-339
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1983 Ibanez AM100
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Fender Telecasters & Stratocaster
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1988 Pedulla Fretted & Fretless Basses
Amplifiers & Instruments
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Fender '64 Custom Deluxe Reverb
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Vox AC10 & AC15
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Gretsch New Classic Drum Kit
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Vintage Scandalli Accordion
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Yamaha SY85 Synthesizer
Monitoring & Virtual Instruments
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Neumann KH310 Studio Monitors
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Yamaha NS-10M Studio Monitors
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Spitfire Audio Studio Orchestra Professional
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Spectrasonics Omnisphere
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Soundtoys Effects Collection
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Native Instruments Komplete Ultimate 15
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Slate Digital Complete Access (SSL, Harrison, Virtual Buss Comps)
