Larry Seyer
Larry Seyer (rhymes with "FIRE") was born in 1952 in Augusta, Georgia, during the Korean Conflict. His family returned to Oran, Missouri, where he grew up as the oldest of eight, immersed in music from a young age. He played piano daily and formed a high school band, recording early under Jim Rhodes in Cape Girardeau.
Military and Career Start
Larry joined the US Army band, serving in Missouri and Germany, honing his recording skills. In 1978, he moved to Austin, Texas, launching a career as a recording engineer and producer.
Achievements
A nine-time Grammy winner, Larry engineered Asleep at the Wheel’s recordings (1986-2007), earning awards like Best Country Instrumental for "Sugarfoot Rag" (1988) and "Red Wing" (1993). He collaborated with artists like Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, and George Strait. His film work includes sound mixing for "Before Sunrise" and "Dazed and Confused," plus composing for TV and films.
Music Production
Larry owned "Electric LarryLand" studio in Austin, producing over 300 acts. He prioritized pristine sound with minimal processing, using top-tier mics and preamps.
Technical Contributions
He pioneered sample libraries like the Larry Seyer Acoustic Drums (1,380 kits) and Upright Acoustic Bass, widely used by composers globally. He also programmed tools and the "iCandy" Reaper DAW theme.
Later Career
In 2013, Larry moved to Hawaii, focusing on performance. Returning to Bastrop, Texas, he now hosts "The Larry Seyer Show," a live-streamed program with music and production insights, and performs locally. He writes books inspired by A Course in Miracles.
Ra's Pyramid
With Marta Waterman, Larry formed Ra's Pyramid, releasing the 2020 album "Ascension," an atmospheric instrumental work.
Spiritual Interests
A student of A Course in Miracles since 1988, Larry authored a spiritual book and recorded audio for "The Holy Spirit's Interpretation of the New Testament."
Legacy
Larry’s Grammy-winning productions, innovative sample libraries (used by Stevie Wonder, Hans Zimmer), and educational efforts have left a lasting mark on music.
Sample Packs
Larry Seyer’s Reviews
Don’t listen to negative reviews
This instrument sounds good to me. So I will use it. I don’t care how it was sampled or how many intervals were used.