Audio Recording Post & Mixing Studios
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Aardvark Recorders / Professional Audio Resources
324 7th St. S., Ste. 207
Lethbridge, AB T1J 2G2
Contact: Murray Nelson, Owner / Manager/House Engineer & Producer
Tel: (403) 328-4261
Fax: (403) 328-4261
Email: mnpicker@agt.net
Web: www.localplayer.com
Number of Studios: 1, and 1 remote
Number of Tracks: 24 digital; in addition to complete Midi facility
Format: Digital
Board Manufacturer: Soundcraft
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft Spirit Studio ‘92, Tascam Model 5 ‘79, Mackie 12 ‘93, Audiopro
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 3 Tascam DA - 88 w/ SY synch; Canon 5000 HI 8mm video cam corder; 1 Tascam DA - 30 DAT; Nakamichi & Sony cassette decks; 2 JVC SVHS video
Outboard Gear: UREI1176x4, Adams Smith Zeta Three sync, numerous effects boxes and sound modules
Special Equipment: Hard disk recording, mobile system for bringing your event live to the internet. Includes video/audio and archiving.
Amenities: Convenient city centre location, access to public pools; kitchen nook
Location: Remote services within 200 kilometres
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Live broadcast of Canada Day events (bands and live music), citizenship court to the Internet via Local Player Dot Com
On site Accommodations: Limited
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Pricing Information: $50 / hour mixing editing etc. Location $65 / hour
Unique Features & Services: Internet web design and implementation, DHTML featuring on demand video/audio streaming. Languages used: PHP, Javascript, Java, mySQL, HTML
Type of Studio: Audio / Audio Post / Audio for internet

Airwaves Recording Studio

3308 36th Ave. SW
Calgary, AB T3E 1C1
Contact: Danny Patton, Owner
Tel: (403) 228-4645
Email: airwaves@airwavesrecording.com
Web: www.airwavesrecording.com
Number of Studios: 3
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft 1600 (1685)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Soundcraft 760 MKII; Tascam DA - 30; Tascam HTR - 60 1 / 2” track
Outboard Gear: Eventide ultra harmonizer; Drawmer tube; Neve 31114 mic pres & EQs; Compressors
Size of Rooms : Main: 20’ x 60’ x 10’
Special Equipment: Tama Artstan Drum 9; Hammond C - 3; Yamaha P - 100 Keybaord; Martin D - 18 Acoustic 62 Pre - Bass
Amenities: Lounge
Location: Close to downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Mae Moore, Big Hip Records
Type of Studio: Audio recording

Alberta Woodbend Studios
6-51216 Rge. Rd. 265
Spruce Grove, AB T7Y 1G1
Contact: M.J. Marshall, Owner / Manager
Tel: (780) 987-2950
Fax: (780) 987-2950
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16
Format: Ana
Mixing ConsoIes: 24 channel
Special Equipment: Acoustic piano, synthesizers, sample modules instruments
Pricing Information: $36 / hour

Ambassador Productions Inc.
Deer Valley, PO Box 43029
Calgary, AB T2J 7A7
Contact: Wayne Chaulk, Engineer / Owner
Tel: (403) 931-2443
Fax: (403) 931-3901
Email: chaulkw@cadvision.com
Web: www.waynechaulk.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 4 / 8
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: ProTools
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie / Tascam
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Pro -Tools
Outboard Gear: SPL, Lexicon, DBX
Size of Rooms : 400 Sq. Ft.
Special Equipment: Various Modules & Keyboards - Korg, Alesis, Roland
Location: Rural
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Canadian Airlines Theme. 3 CD’s with international distribution under Holborne Distributing Co. Over 20,000 sold in 6 countries.

Amber Waves Studio
2910 16 Ave N. #204
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P4
Contact: Dino Caravaggio, Owner / Engineer
Tel: (403) 329-6657 or (403) 327-0626
Fax: (403) 380-3684
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16 Adat, 128 Hard Disk
Board Manufacturer: Tascam
Mixing ConsoIes : Tascam M15 24x8x2
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 2 Adat (Alesis)
Outboard Gear: 6 White instruments EQ's, Omni Craft Quad Gate, Yamaha Rev 7, 3 DBX 165 Compressor, BBe 901 (2), Alesis 3630, 2 Rocktron compressors (310), Crown D150A, Crown D25, B&W studio monitors
Size of Rooms : Control room: 12' x 14' x 8', Live room: 22' x 26' x 12'
Special Equipment: Lexicon reverbs
Amenities: Washroom, lounge area, fax, photocopier, internet. Restaurant and pubs and lodging in close distance
Location: North end of Lethbridge
Pricing Information: $40 /hour, everything is negotiable
Type of Studio: Full album production, demos, and upcoming A/V post

B Scene Studios
8212 104 St.
Edmonton, AB T6E 4E6
Contact: Todd Kuziw, Owner
Tel: (780) 432-0234
Fax: (780) 432-0196
Number of Studios: 3
Number of Tracks: 16
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Tascam M512, 16-8
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Fostex Rdat, Tascam, Alesis A-DAT
Outboard Gear: Quadraverbs, DBX compressors
Size of Rooms : 1600 sq. ft.
Location: downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Independent demos.
Pricing Information: Call for info. Affordably priced.
Unique Features & Services: Theatre seating for up to 100 people. Karoake discs, vocal demos, songwriter nights, theatre performances.
Comments: Studio piano, drums, guitars, 84000 World Keyboard

Bagan Music Enterprises Ltd.
11924-127 Street
Edmonton, AB T5L 0ZL
Contact: Dan Bagan, Owner
Tel: (780) 908-5298
Email: bagan@v-wave.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 64
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Yamaha O2R, Mackie 12x2
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ProTools 5
Outboard Gear: ProTools plugins, Lexicon DP4, 15= rack synth gear
Size of Rooms : 30x60, vocal room 8x16
Special Equipment: Full lockup to video capability.
Location: Slave Lake Alberta
Major Projects (Last 12 months): The Adventures of Be Alert Bert & Be Alert Claire (Canwest Global) , Tyler Hamilton, Roberta Michelle(Sony Canada), Ryan Hamilton.
Unique Features & Services: Full television production facilities, off line editing suites, video production capability in house.

The Banff Centre Studio
PO Box 1020 Stn. 23
Banff, AB T0L 0C0
Contact: Theresa Leonard, Head of Audio, theresa_leonard@banffcentre.ab.ca
Tel: (403) 762-6100
Fax: (403) 762-6338
Email: studios@banffcentre.ab.ca
Web: www.banffcentre.ab.ca/Music
Number of Studios: 5
Number of Tracks: 24 each
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Euphonix
Mixing ConsoIes : CS 3000
Recorders/Tape machine(s): DAT, 3 - DA88, Studer A-80 1”
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Neve, Urei, Sony, TC Electronics, Millenia, Eventide, Valley People, etc.
Size of Rooms : Various
Special Equipment: Sonic Solutions HDSP, ProTools editing systems, MIDI room
Amenities: Dining Room, cafe, lounge, recreation and exercise facilities (pool, sauna, weight room, etc.)
Location: Majestic Rocky Mountain location, in Banff National Park
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Wide selection of classical, jazz and aboriginal CD’s.
On site Accommodations: Can be arranged
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Unique Features & Services: Recital hall with dedicated control room, audio / video suite, and complete video production facility
Type of Studio: Audio recording, Audio for video suite

The Beach Inc.
619 11th Ave. SE Ste. 1
Calgary, AB T2G 0Y8
Contact: Jasen Hamilton, Studio Mgr/Engineer; Lanny Williamson, President / CEO
Tel: (403) 237-6267
Fax: (403) 237-6128
Email: beachinc@telusplanet.net
Web: www.thebeachaudio.com
Number of Studios: 7
Number of Tracks: 1-128
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: LaFont Chroma 128
Mixing ConsoIes : AMR; Jackie; LaFont Chroma 128
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer; DA-88, ADAT
Outboard Gear: Everything
Size of Rooms : 25’x40’; 14’x15’; 13’x16’; 9’x11’
Special Equipment: Studer; ProTools; Fostex; Foundation MIDI suite
Amenities: Client lounge
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Viper; Honey, I Shrunk The Kids; The Earthtones; Lonesome Dove
Rehearsal Space: Yes-- Video / Photo shooting stage
Pricing Information: $100 - $250 / hour
Unique Features & Services: Recording, production, post-production, DCI

Beta Sound Recorders Ltd.
10534 109th St., Ste. 102
Edmonton, AB T5H 3B2
Contact: Gary Koliger, Owner / Manager
Tel: (780) 424-3063
Fax: (780) 425-2789
Email: betasnd@icrossroads.com
Web: www.comcept.ab.ca/betasound/index.html
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 8, 16, 24, 32, 48, 56
Format: Dig /Ana
Board Manufacturer: AMEK; Yamaha O2R, ProTools
Mixing ConsoIes : AMEK; Yamaha O2R, ProTools
Recorders/Tape machine(s): MCI JH24 (1); Tascam DA-88s (3); AKAI DD1000; Fostex Foundation (2); ProTools MIX/24
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, TC Electronics, Empirical Labs etc.
Amenities: Kitchen
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Long John Baldry; Cindy Church; Jay McShann; Duke Robillard
Unique Features & Services: Production, recording, composition, post-audio for media, foley, ADR, SFX, mixing.
Type of Studio: Audio post, band recording

Billy Jo Music
14 Armit Crescent
Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2H9
Contact: Bill Hopkins,
Tel: (780) 791-4573
Fax: (780) 791-4573
Email: billyjo@amaj7.com
Web: www.amaj7.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: digital
Board Manufacturer: Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : 1
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 20/24 bit
Outboard Gear: scads
Size of Rooms : 14' x 22'
Special Equipment: Amaj7
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Suncor Energy Inc. compilation CD
Pricing Information: $50/hr, project pricing available
Unique Features & Services: Pearl drums, Gibson EC20, Gibson Dobro, Fender US Strat & 12 string, Crate amplifiers, banjos, mandos and kazoos
Comments: Full tube input path, fully digital recording/editing/mixdown to CDR. MP3 & web stuff
Type of Studio: songwriters project studio on happy dust

Blackman Productions Inc.
#32 - 4004 97th St.
Edmonton, AB T6E 6N1
Contact: Perry Blackman, Owner / Engineer; Donna Blackman, Manager; Keith Zink, Engineer / Producer
Tel: (780) 435-5859
Fax: (780) 436-6234
Email: perry@blackmanproductions.com
Web: www.blackmanproductions.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 24 trk ana / 24 trk. dig.
Format: Dig /Ana/Hard disk
Board Manufacturer: Soundcraft, Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : 72 input Soundcraft with automation
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 1” 24 track analog, Tascam DA-98, Panasonic SV3800
Outboard Gear: Joe Meek, TC Electronics, Focusrite, Drawmer
Size of Rooms : Control: 17’x12’x8’; studio: 16’x12’x8
Special Equipment: 2 ProTools v 4.3 software locked to picture
Amenities: Kitchen, Lounge
Location: Suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Television series, “Inferno”, “Faces of HIstory”; music: “Black Diamond”
Pricing Information: $65 / hr
Unique Features & Services: Original film / video scoring; ADR; Complete music & SFX library
Type of Studio: Audio Post and music recording

C.S. Productions
PO Box 15, Site 17, RR #7
Calgary, AB T2P 2G7
Contact: Harvey Flemming, Owner
Tel: (403) 680-0656
Fax: (403) 272-4111
Email: csproductions@nucleus.com

Con Brio Productions
2521 - 20 St. SW
Calgary, AB T2T 4Z4
Contact: Kai Poscente,
Tel: (403) 245-4470
Fax: (403) 245-4470
Number of Studios: 1
Pricing Information: Hourly, Daily and Project rates
Type of Studio: ProTools/Midi Home Project Studio

Crow Town Productions
11020 - 122 St.
Edmonton, AB T5M 0B3
Contact: Bill Hobson, Owner / Manager; Dale Ladouceur, Promotion; Barrie Nighswander, Owner
Tel: (780) 453-1763
Fax: (780) 451-1755 (call main phone first)
Email: studio@crowtown.com
Web: www.crowtown.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16 ana/ 48 dig
Format: Analog/digital
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie 24 x 8
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer 2” Alesis ADAT, Pro Tools LE, MOTU 2408/ Digital Performer
Outboard Gear: Drawmer, DBX, Valley People, BBE, Lexicon, TC Electronics
Size of Rooms : 800 sq. ft.
Special Equipment: Roland s-50 keyboard, Leslie, Mesa Boogies, 2 drum kits, Midi Sequencer & other software, Roland Space Echo
Amenities: Kitchen, lounge, shower
Location: Close to downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Mad Bomber Society, Joel Kroeker, Pierre Sabourin, Tacoy Ryde
Unique Features & Services: Professional session musicians available
Comments: Low cost home recording studio
Type of Studio: Audio recording

Damon / Soundtrek Studios
6916 82 Ave.
Edmonton, AB T6B 0E7
Contact: Garry McDonall, Owner
Tel: (780) 465-0132
Fax: (780) 461-9914
Email: damonproductionsltd@home.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig /Ana
Board Manufacturer: Neve (8108)
Mixing ConsoIes : Neve 8108-32x24 with Necam automation.
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Ampex MM-1200 2” ProTools; 3 digital
Special Equipment: Audio sync to picture, digital CD pre-mastering
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Nomads, Almost Live at the Side Track Café, Gary Guthman
On site Accommodations: Can be arranged
Pricing Information: $85/hour
Unique Features & Services: Music Production for all Genres, CD and cassette manufacturing, in-house art services. Designed by George Augsberger
Type of Studio: Audio recording

E.K. Sound Ltd.
2848 19th St. N.E.
Calgary, AB T2E 6Y9
Contact: David Harrison, ; Darcy Klumpp, , darcy@eksound.com; Ernest Klumpp,
Tel: (403) 291-9112
Fax: (403) 250-2698
Email: info@eksound.com
Web: www.eksound.com
Number of Studios: 3 (2 control rooms; 3 acoustic spaces; 1 MIDI suite)
Number of Tracks: 32
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: MCI, Yamaha, Soundtracs
Mixing ConsoIes : JH 636, 01V, CM6600
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Otari, MX80/24, Tascam DA88/38, Fostex RD-8s, Otari MTR12s, MITS X86, Tascam DA30’s, Ensoniq Paris, ProTools 2
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Roland, DBX, Klark Teknik, Valley, Orban, Behringer, Zoom, Digitech, Ampex, Avalon & others
Special Equipment: Hammond B3, C3, Yamaha C7
Location: Near airport; 10 minutes from downtown

Leo Project Productions
PO Box 65055, 105 St. Albert Centre
St. Albert, AB T8N 3L0
Contact: Samuel King, Owner / Producer - Engineer; Mara Wood-thorpe, Owner / Manager
Tel: (403) 479-3825
Fax: (403) 479-3825
Email: ctcparlp@ecn.ab.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Trident
Mixing ConsoIes : Custom Trident 40-16-24 (1988) -- automated
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Fostex D-160 (16 tks), Fostex G-16S, Studer B-67, Digital Master DAW, etc.
Outboard Gear: Ashly; Aphex; DBX; Drawmer; Lexicon; Eventide; Ensoniq, etc.
Special Equipment: Complete MIDI facility; MAC; PC; ST; Cubase; C-lab; Hybrid arts; vintage synth modules
Amenities: Can be arranged
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Kody-Bear Kids Stories (CD-Rom), Tonmeister K., Sonik Riddims, Serengeti (world-beat), Sad-Hum, Struktur, and local indie bands.
On site Accommodations: Can be arranged
Rehearsal Space: Can be arranged
Pricing Information: By the project; in-house only
Unique Features & Services: Producer / Engineer Samuel King is an overseas associate of APRS (UK), RE-PRO/MPG (UK), PAMRA (UK)
Type of Studio: Recording and production

Louis Sedmak Productions
6916 82nd Ave
Edmonton, AB T6B 0E7
Contact: Louis Sedmak,
Tel: (780) 469 2115
Email: louster123@aol.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Ana / Dig
Board Manufacturer: Allen & Heath
Mixing ConsoIes : Gs 3000
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Hard disk Akai; adat; Fostex analog
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Drawmer, mic tube pre amps, Avalon
Size of Rooms : Large room 2000 sq. ft., small 500 sq. ft. Control Room: 200 sq. ft.
Special Equipment: Grand piano
Amenities: Lounge area
Location: South East Edmonton
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Duane Steele (Country)Passport (Jazz), Poverty Plainsmen (Country)
Type of Studio: Audio recording and mixing for music, some post work

Middleman Productions
1280 Berkley Dr. NW
Calgary, AB T3K 1S9
Contact: Jerry Proppe,
Tel: (403) 284-4452
Fax: (403) 284-4452 (call first)
Email: jproppe@telusplanet.net
Web: www.telusplanet.net/public/lorbi
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie 24 x 8
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Roland DM-80 Hard Disk (24 tracks)
Outboard Gear: TLA audio compressor & EQ & preamp, Lexicon reverb, Roland, Alesis, Drawmer gates.
Size of Rooms : 13 x 12, 12 x 15
Special Equipment: Complete MIDI setup, Super Jupiter module, Roland sampler, digital piano, percussion modules, guitar outboard gear, finalizer.
Amenities: Air conditioning
Location: Suburbs, not far from downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Julie MacCormack, Kimberlites, Bills Neighbours, Denis Grady, (ARIA gospel album of the year), Elnora Pittman
Pricing Information: $50 per hr.
Unique Features & Services: Complete project studio, session players and engineers available, floating room studio.
Type of Studio: Audio recording full process from beginning to end

Milestone Music Ltd.
4732 Ross St.
Red Deer, AB T4N 1X2
Contact: Wayne Holt; Mark Woolley,
Tel: (403) 347-1147
Fax: (403) 342-4377
Email: mark@miletonemusic.com
Web: www.milestonemusic.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Mainly Dig
Board Manufacturer: Mackie 18H
Mixing ConsoIes : 48 ch. fully automated, all digital D8B - 98
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Alesis Adat, with fibre optic connections
Outboard Gear: SPX 90 - 990 - VTPI - Composer - Quad
Size of Rooms : 15’ x 20’ x2’
Special Equipment: CDR mastering, surround sound encoding
Location: Downtown Red Deer
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Album recording, mostly gospel and rock
Unique Features & Services: Video lock time code, non-linear editing on harddrive. Only fully digital studio in central Alberta
Type of Studio: Audio recording and mastering

Night Deposit Studios
139 18th Ave. NE
Calgary, AB T2E 1N1
Contact: Jared ; Endre Lukacsy, Owner / Manager
Tel: (403) 277-8030
Fax: (403) 277-8020
Email: nds@night-deposit.com
Web: www.night-deposit.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24 ana / 48 dig
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: SSL
Mixing ConsoIes : SSL 4000G+
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer A800 MkIII; Tascam DA88; Panasonic DAT; Nakamichi cassette, ProTools
Outboard Gear: Lexicon 480L, Lexicon PCM 80, Lexicon PCM 70, Lexicon LXP 15, Eventide H4000, Eventide H3500, AKG BX5, Yamaha SPX 1000, Drawmer 1960, Drawmer DF320, Drawmer DL231, Drawmer DS404, Summit Tube EQ, Tube Tech EQPE1, Brook Siren DPP402, Brook Siren DPR504, SSL G384 Stereo Compressor, dBx 160A, dBx 160X, dBx 120, dBx 902
Size of Rooms : Control Room: 23’ x 25’ Studio: 37’ x 25’; Iso: 13’ x 9’ & 5’ x 10’
Special Equipment: Urei 813, Genelec 1031 speakers, Yamaha NS10
Amenities: Kitchen • Lounge • TV • Stereo • Pinball
Location: Minutes from downtown; close proximity to airport
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Moffats, Lee Dinwoodie & Dean Dillon, Barrage, Colin Linden & Glen Stace, Trent Christie
On site Accommodations: Can be arranged
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Unique Features & Services: Full-service audio recording studio in a heritage neighbourhood w/ close proximity to city centre and all other amenities.
Comments: The finest accoustically correct and equipped recording studio in the Prairies.
Type of Studio: Audio recording and music production

Powersound Studios
11610 - 105 Ave.
Edmonton, AB T5H 0L8
Contact: Phil Anderson, Owner
Tel: (780) 453-3284
Fax: (780) 447-5380
Email: philanderson@home.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie 8 Bus (1997)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Alesis XT
Outboard Gear: Yamaha, Roland, Digitech, TL Audio
Size of Rooms : Main 500 sq. ft., Control 500 sq. ft., Iso booth 50 sq. ft.
Special Equipment: Korg, Trinity
Amenities: Kitchen
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Kingsmen Quartet, Judgemental, Christa Habberstock
Unique Features & Services: Graphics, duplication and mastering
Type of Studio: Audio recording

Premier Recordings
1123 Falconer Rd.
Edmonton, AB T6R 2G6
Contact: Mel Gargus, Owner; Esther Gargus, Accountant
Tel: (780) 434-3610
Fax: (780) 430-0899
Email: rockpile@compusmart.ab.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16
Format: Dig / Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : Trident 24 i/p 1985 vintage; Mackie
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ProTools / 888
Outboard Gear: KORG A3, Yamaha, Roland, Digitek Vocalist, EQ, dbx, Gatex
Size of Rooms : 1000 sq ft
Special Equipment: Video editing equipment, Audio isolation transformers, AVID non linear video editing system
Amenities: Kitchen; hot tub; lounge
Location: Suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Pan Am Games 99, West Edmonton Mall, Labatts, Gasoline Red Head, Experience Music Project, Seattle Mariners (MLB)
Unique Features & Services: Remote video & audio services; AVID editing; video production; jingles; voice overs, JVV_Professional DV camera Canon 18:1 LENS-Anton Bauer Trim Pacs
Comments: We offer all creative services
Type of Studio: Audio Post, Recording, location, video editing, 3D effects

River Rock Music
200, 3829 - 27 St. NE
Calgary, AB T1Y 7G2
Contact: Cory Bitner, VP; Paula Bitner, VP, Public Relations
Tel: (403) 313-7625
Fax: (403) 313-9974
Email: contact@riverrockmusic.com
Web: www.riverrockmusic.com
Number of Studios: 2 (1 studio, 1 pre-production room)
Number of Tracks: 32
Format: Digital: ProTools Mix Plus, 24 bit
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie D8B Digital console; Focusrite mic pre-amps (10 channels), Drawmer mic pre’s
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 3 - Digidesign 888 1/0 24 bit interfaces
Outboard Gear: Packed ProTools system, Lexiverb D2, D3, Drawmer, TC Electronics
Size of Rooms : Studio A: 4000 sq. ft., Studio B: 800 sq. ft.
Special Equipment: Pioneer TAD Monitors
Amenities: Everything within walking distance. Kitchen on-site and sauna
Location: NE Calgary
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Carol Johnson, Colleen Wilson West, Brandy Lemaiste, Larry Stokes
On site Accommodations: Yes, with showers
Pricing Information: $75 / hour
Unique Features & Services: Musicians and arrangers on-site
Comments: Offers recording music instruction, publishing, arranging
Type of Studio: Audio recording for music production

Rocky Mountain Recording
2605 21st St. SW
Calgary, AB T2T 5A9
Contact: Rob Smith, Owner
Tel: (403) 245-1291
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24 dig / 16 ana
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: MCI
Mixing ConsoIes : MCI 400 series discrete console
Recorders/Tape machine(s): MCI 16 tk 2”, Tascam DA-88
Outboard Gear: Urei, Lexicon, Roland, Symetrix
Size of Rooms : 12’ x 12’ iso, control, and studio
Special Equipment: Neumann U87’s & U47; AKG C-414’s & 451; Rhode Classic; Sony C-37, Groove Tube, Shure SM-7 + many more; Hammond organ & Leslie Cabinet
Amenities: Coffee area
Location: Central Calgary
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Coal Dust Grins compilation; Tom Phillips - Men of Constant Sorrow
Unique Features & Services: Very comfortable, creative environment; also location recording available
Type of Studio: Audio recording and mixing

Sleave
14522 118th Ave
Edmonton, AB T5L 2M8
Contact: Barry Allen, Producer / Engineer; Michael Kryton, Executive Producer / Creative Director
Tel: (780) 453-1150
Fax: (780) 452-6829
Email: plant@powersurfr.com
Web: www.homesteadtheplant.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig 8 track / Analog
Board Manufacturer: Neotek, Sonic Solutions
Mixing ConsoIes : Neotek Elite 32 channel; Soundcraft 16/24
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony APR 24(2”); Otari MX70 16 (1”)
Outboard Gear: Urei, Aphex, Valley, DBX, Antares, Ensoniq
Size of Rooms : Live: 25’x30’; dead: 25’x30’ Iso booths
Special Equipment: Sonic Solutions/AVID (non-linear audio/video), Yamaha Baby Grand, VBL / KRK monitors
Amenities: Kitchen
Location: West End
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Pricing Information: $95/hour incl.eng; project rates available upon request
Unique Features & Services: All areas of recorded sound including audio post

Studio Post
5305 Allard Way
Edmonton, AB T6H 5X8
Contact: Mark Wood, General Manager
Tel: (780) 436-4444
Fax: (780) 438-8520
Web: www.studiopost.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 40
Format: DAT, DA88, ProTools, Digital Betacom, DCT (All Digital)
Board Manufacturer: Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : 2 - O2R's
Recorders/Tape machine(s): DAT, DA88, Digital Betacom, DCT
Outboard Gear: Ace Editor, T.C. Electronics Finalizer, Denon CD Changers, Sony Mini Disk, Optcode studio 64 midi interface, neumann m147 tube mic
Size of Rooms : Control room 3000 sq. ft. VO Booth 1500 cube ft, sound stage 540,000 sq ft.
Major Projects (Last 12 months): The Brick (target Canadian Retail Advertiser)
Unique Features & Services: Part of post video production facility
Type of Studio: Post production facility

Summit Audio Productions Inc.
PO Box 4741
Barrhead, AB T7N 1A6
Tel: (780) 674-3601
Fax: (780) 674-4038
Email: wdixon@summitapi.com
Web: www.summitapi.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 72
Format: 24 bit
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie 32 / 8 bus
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Pro Tools 5.0

Sundae Sound Recording Studio
624 Beaver Dam Rd. NE, Unit 1D
Calgary, AB T2K 4W6
Contact: Rob Bartlett, ; Dave Horrocks,
Tel: (403) 274-4012
Fax: (403) 275-2695
Email: info@sundaesound.com
Web: www.sundaesound.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : Neve 8014 recording console; Soundcraft 2400 w/ automation
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony 2”, Otari 1/4”, Panasonic
Outboard Gear: 224 Lexicon, Vintage Urei, Neumann and AKG gear
Size of Rooms : 1100 sq ft studio with 600 sq ft control room
Special Equipment: Hindley designed room built by Rudi Breuer, Yamaha G7 Grand Piano
Amenities: Kitchen, lounge
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Zuckerbaby “S/T”, Cindy Church, Amos Garrett, Oscar Lopez, Jessica Williams, Age of Electric, Paul Brandt, TIm Williams, Back Alley John
Unique Features & Services: Music production

Tac Time Studios
3516 1st St. NE
Calgary, AB T2E 3C9
Contact: Terry Johnsgaard, Owner
Tel: (403) 230-2554
Fax: (403) 230-2898
Email: tactime@home.com
Web: www.hvmedia.com/tactime
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 24, 16
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie, Soundcraft
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ADATs (hard disk based)
Special Equipment: Drums, guitars, basses, keyboards
Pricing Information: $80 / hour
Unique Features & Services: Production, Audio for multimedia

Tatanka Recordings
PO Box 189
Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0
Contact: Victor Lethbridge, Owner
Tel: (403) 627-4319
Fax: (403) 627-4319
Email: tatanka@telusplanet.net
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16 and 8
Format: Dig/Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : Carvin Professional series MX2488 (1991)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): DA-88; T-38; Sony PCM-2300
Outboard Gear: Valley International; DBX; Zoom; Korg; Digitech; Alesis
Location: Rural
Pricing Information: $25/hour; rates for large projects are negotiable
Unique Features & Services: On-location recording, cassette and CD duplication, demos, full album production, DAT masters. Personalized help with everything from copyright to cassette and CD duplication.

The Upper Room
PO Box 1577
Hanna, AB T0J 1P0
Contact: Chris Warwick, Owner
Tel: (403) 854-2125 / 854-3266
Fax: (403) 854-2434
Email: lipsync@telusplanet.net
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Cakewalk Pro Audio
Special Equipment: Drum kit, 2 acoustic guitars, electric guitar, 2 basses, percussion instruments
On site Accommodations: Yes
Pricing Information: $10 - $35 / hour
Unique Features & Services: Specializing in Christian music

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Absolute Time Studios
1907 West 5th Ave.
Vancouver, BC V6J 1P6
Contact: Kat Hendrix, Owner
Tel: (604) 738-6943
Fax: (604) 738-6954
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft Ghost
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam DA - 88
Outboard Gear: Lexicon PCM 80, Summit tube compressors, Neumann mics, Roland V drums
Special Equipment: Of over 200 meg of sampling memory, Roland Electronic drums, Proteuo 2000
Amenities: Kitchenette
Location: Suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): 3 television series, 110 dance sport tracks (nostalgia network), 4 Hip-hop CDs
Pricing Information: $300 / day
Unique Features & Services: Accomplished songwriter, producer, drummer and keyboard player on site
Type of Studio: Airy, Bright, comfortable

Ambient Wave Sound Services
1552 Oakland Ave.
Victoria, BC V8T 2L2
Contact: Allen Cottell,
Tel: (250) 727-0955
Fax: (250) 598-6958
Email: ambientwave@home.com
Web: http://members.home.net/ambientwave
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 48
Format: Dig

Armoury Studios
1688 W. 1st Ave. Ste. 202
Vancouver, BC V6J 1G1
Contact: Jane Dittrich, Mgr., janed@armourystudios.com
Tel: (604) 737-1687
Fax: (604) 737-1787
Web: www.armourystudios.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 48
Format: Ana / Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : SSL; 72 channel G+Series with E Series EQ and total recall.
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 2 Studer 24 track A800 analog recorders; Studer A820 1/2” 2 track; Studer A810 1/4” 2 track
Outboard Gear: Yamaha, Neve, AMS, DBX, Eventide, Sontec Eq, Focusrite, Pultec, GML, SSL, Sony, Apogee, Tubetech, Korg, Lexicon, UREI, Digitech
Size of Rooms : 26’ x 36’ x 30’
Special Equipment: Wide selection of mics, excellent outboard gear, individual cue stations, 4 iso booths and an original UREI monitoring system
Amenities: 2 lounges with TV, VCR, fireplace, cappucino machine, mountain views, deck, walking distance to beach.
Location: 20 minutes from airport Kits/Granville Island; 5 minutes from downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Yes, Big Sugar, Moist, Fear Factory,Tom Cochrane, Cranberries, Atomic Fireballs
Unique Features & Services: Smoking available on private upstairs deck

ATH Entertainment
725 Schoolhouse St.
Coquitlam, BC V3J 5R7
Contact: Attila Ambrus, ; Tracy Williams,
Tel: (604) 939-8003
Fax: (604) 939-2484
Email: athent@home.com
Web: www.blinki.net

Bakerstreet Studios
181 East 1st Street
North Vancouver, BC V7L 1B2
Contact: Paul Baker, Owner, paul@bakerstreetstudios.com; Mike Rogerson, Engineer/Producer
Tel: (604) 987-7383
Fax: (604) 987-7392
Web: www.bakerstreetstudios.com
Number of Studios: 2
Format: Digital
Board Manufacturer: Trident, Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : Series 70 /02R x2
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 20 bit ADAT / Tascam MX 2424, 98
Outboard Gear: La2s, LA4s, BA6A, Massive Passive, Avalon, CBS Audimax, Tube Tech, Apogee, tc 5000
Size of Rooms : 24x20' and 20x12', 22x24'
Special Equipment: Grand piano, lots of instruments and mics.
Location: Close to Lonsdale Quay and seabus
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Barrage, Chris Isaak, Gary Comeau, Megan Metcalfe
Pricing Information: Block rates avail.
Unique Features & Services: 13 foot ceilings

Bear Creek Studio
13769 88th Ave.
Surrey, BC V3W 3L2
Contact: Ed Molyski, Owner; Deddie Molyski, Owner
Tel: (604) 590-3566
Fax: (604) 531-8316
Email: deddie@dot.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: Tascam
Mixing ConsoIes : Tascam
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ADAT’s, Tascam DA88.
Size of Rooms : 400 sq.ft.
Special Equipment: Grand Piano
Location: suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Dave Baker, Janette O’Keefe, The Dewberries
Pricing Information: $25 per hr.
Unique Features & Services: Solid experience in the Country music industry.

Beat Productions Recording Studio
45658 Kipp Ave.
Chilliwack, BC V2P 1Y8
Contact: Peter Kilgour, Owner
Tel: (604) 792-6222
Email: pkilgour@telus.net
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Yamaha O2R
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Adat’s, Creamware Hard Disc
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, DBX compressor
Size of Rooms : 500 sq.ft.
Special Equipment: MIDI, samplers, Fender AMps, large selection of mics.
Amenities: shower
Location: rural
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Gospel, R&B commercials, jingles
Pricing Information: $40 per hr.
Unique Features & Services: MIDI Programming. Accomplished singer & session musician.

Beatty Lane Studios
550 Beatty St., Ste. 1
Vancouver, BC V6B 2L5
Contact: Shael Wrinch, Owner / Manager
Tel: (604) 669-4551
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32
Board Manufacturer: Mackie 32 x 8
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Neve, TLA, Drawmer

Big World Music Productions
525 Seymour St., Ste. 205
Vancouver, BC V6B 3H7
Contact: Doug Paterson,
Tel: (604) 669-5559
Email: info@Bigworld-Music.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 64
Format: ProTools Mix Plus
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Panasonic SV-3800 Dat
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Shelley Lennox, Hugh Fisher, Nunavut Welcome Celebration

Blue Ridge Mountain Studio
443 Carney St.
Prince George, BC V2M 2K4
Contact: Darren Collier, Manager / Producer; Michael Kopetski, Owner
Tel: (250) 563-2025
Fax: (250) 991-0161
Email: brm@brmrecords.com
Web: www.brmrecords.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Tascam
Mixing ConsoIes : 24 input Soundtracs
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam DA88
Outboard Gear: EMT reverb
Special Equipment: Neumann & AKG mics
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Kathy Cramer
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Pricing Information: $40 /hr
Type of Studio: Recording

Blue Wave
34 W. 8th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1M7
Contact: Perry Barrett, Engineer; Ken Burke, Engineer; Tom Lavin, Owner; Gordon Tipper, Manager
Tel: (604) 873-3388
Fax: (604) 873-0674
Email: gtipper@bluewaveproductions.ba.ca
Web: www.bluewaveproductions.bc.ca
Number of Studios: 3
Number of Tracks: 24-48
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: API, Mitsubishi, Neotek
Mixing ConsoIes : API 3200; Mitsubishi Superstar; Neotek
Recorders/Tape machine(s): AMS Audiophile; MCI JH24 x 2
Outboard Gear: Various compressors, delays, reverbs. Full list available on request
Size of Rooms : Studio A: 24’ x 37’ w/ 30’ ceiling; Studio B: 21’ x 37’ w/14’ ceiling
Special Equipment: Apogee A to D converter, Sony / Panasonic Digital 2-tracks, Sony TC DAT, T.C. electronics Finalizer
Amenities: Full kitchen & lounge w/ TV
Location: Downtown (City Hall)
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Oscar Lopez; Michelle Wright with Jim Brickman; 98 Degrees
Unique Features & Services: Blue Wave is a full-service facility with 3 rooms on line

Breakthrough Studios Ltd.
861 Tronson Court
Kelowna, BC V1Y 8A5
Contact: Keith Hunter, Owner / Operator; Del Hunter, Assistant
Tel: (250) 861-4144
Fax: (250) 861-4144
Email: brkstudios@home.com
Web: www.breakthroughstudios.com
Number of Studios: 1, with 3 mastering suites
Number of Tracks: 16 ADAT, 16 ProTools
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Yamaha O2R
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 2 ADAT XI’s; ProTools for Mac; 2 DAT’s; 2 tk reel to reel
Outboard Gear: Yamaha effects, power amps; Tannoy speakers
Size of Rooms : 3 -14’ x 11’
Special Equipment: CD burner, mastering software
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Faith Trio, Karen Ritchey, Debi Johnson
Pricing Information: $50 / hr
Type of Studio: Mastering, MIDI, CD manufacturing

Burning Sound
3372 Archimedes Ave.
Vancouver, BC V5R 4W3
Contact: Craig Burner, Owner
Tel: (604) 430-9566
Email: cburner@home.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Protools
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Hard Disc
Outboard Gear: Mic Pre Amps, Genelec Monitors, Tube compressors
Special Equipment: Tube Mics
Amenities: kitchenette, shower
Location: Suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Zeellia (Ukranian Folk) Tzimmes (Jewish Folk) Great Northern (Bluegrass)
Pricing Information: $30 per hr.

Crosstown Studios Inc.
266 E. 1st St.
North Vancouver, BC V7L 1B3
Contact: Allan Rodger, Manager / Producer
Tel: (604) 985-4268
Email: xtwn@axionet.com
Web: www.creatorsworld.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24+
Format: 2" Ana
Board Manufacturer: Trident Trimix
Mixing ConsoIes : MCI JH652 with 52 inputs and JH-50 automation
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Otari MX 80 24 track; Tascam DA 30 DAT; HHB CD recorder; ProTools Hard disc recorder
Outboard Gear: Tube Tech; A.P.I.; S.S.L.; Lexicon; Drawmer; UREI; Aphex; Eventide...
Size of Rooms : 30’ x 20’ x 14’ / iso. 20’ x 12’ x 10’
Special Equipment: Vintage gear and instruments, 1896 Steinway grand piano; many guitars, amps, drums & percussion; vintage electronic keyboards, Vintage Neuman U-47 mic
Amenities: Kitchen, tennis court
Location: Suburb, North Vancouver
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Colin James; The Creators; Rick Scott; Valdy; Farmers Daughter
Pricing Information: $50/hr with engineer
Unique Features & Services: Co-ordination of transportation & accomodations.

Diamond Sharp Productions
907 12th St.
New Westminster, BC V3M 4K5
Contact: Adam Matheny, Head Engineer; Dave Maye, Owner
Tel: (604) 522-5608
Fax: (604) 522-5608
Email: Diamondsharp@telus.net
Web: DiamondSharpStudio.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 72 in each studio
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: Soundtracs
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundtracs, Soundscape
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam Reel to Reel, Soundscape DAW hard disc recording, Tascam DA88, DAT
Outboard Gear: Ashley, Lexicon, Digitech
Size of Rooms : 20' x 15'
Special Equipment: Sounscape audio / video / master / edit
Amenities: Pinball video, pool table, kitchenette, Internet access, phone, air conditioning, bedrooms, rehearsal spaces
Location: Suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Strapping Young Lad, Zimmers Hole, Doug and the Slugs
On site Accommodations: Yes
Rehearsal Space: 4 rehearsal rooms
Pricing Information: $400 /day or $40 /hour recording. $8.75 /hour for rehearsal space
Unique Features & Services: Club bookings, sound, light and pyro techs supplied to live acts PA & light rig rentals. Album art, video editing, CD burning

Dick & Roger’s Sound Studio
2339 Columbia St., 3rd Floor
Vancouver, BC V5Y 3Y3
Contact: Roger J. Monk, Owner; Agnes Winlaw, Office Manager
Tel: (604) 873-5777
Fax: (604) 872-1356
Email: info@dickandrogers.com
Web: www.dickandrogers.com
Number of Studios: 3 Audio Post
Number of Tracks: 16
Mixing ConsoIes : AMS, Neve
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Audiofile, DAT
Pricing Information: $165 / hr, $300 / hr

Digital Masala Studio
19925 73A Ave
Langley, BC V2Y 1R9
Contact: Shama Dean, Owner
Tel: (604) 534-5286
Email: shama@imag.net
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 32
Mixing ConsoIes : Tascam M3700, Yamaha Promix 1
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ProTools, ADAT, Tascam DA88, Tascam TRS8
Special Equipment: Indian instruments
On site Accommodations: Yes
Rehearsal Space: Yes

Downtown Sound Studios
1010 Seymour St.
Vancouver, BC V6B 4Y4
Contact: Murray MacDonald, Owner; Paul Siczek, Manager
Tel: (604) 681-0606
Fax: (604) 608-0632
Email: murray@mha.ca
Web: www.music-industry.com/dts
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 16 / 6 GB hard disk recording
Format: Dig / Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : Seck 1882; Mackie 32 x 8
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam MSR - 16B; DA - 30 DAT; Hard Disk Recording
Outboard Gear: Lexicon LXP - 15; Yamaha SPX - 900; BOSS SE - 70; DBX - 160; Tascam PE - 40; Alesis 2430; Roland Space Echo; Roland 555 Tape Echo; Sony Tube Preamp; BOSS analog delay
Size of Rooms : 30’ x 30’ x 18’; iso booth: 8’ x 6’ x 7’; control room: 22’ x 16’ x 8’
Special Equipment: Vintage synths; Roland Jupiter 8; TR - 808; System 700 Modular; MKS - 30; ARP 2600; Sequential circuits Prophet T8; Rhodes Chroma; Chroma Polaris; Oberheim Xpander; Polymoog; Proone; Oberheim OB1; Micromoog; Solina Strings; ARP Omni 1
Amenities: Kitchen; internet stations; tech facility
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Black Market Baries; Go Devils; Cholesterol; Scott Jacks; Code Of Silence; The Strugglers; Bios Virus
On site Accommodations: Yes
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Unique Features & Services: Soundscape & noise design; dance - synth production; hip - hop / rap production; drum & synth programming; ambient & industrial

The Factory
201 W 7th Ave., Ste. B
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L9
Contact: John MacLean, Owner / President, johnm@dowco.com
Tel: (604) 877-7720
Fax: (604) 877-7729
Web: www.thefactorystudios.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 48
Format: Analogue 2” and 1/2”
Board Manufacturer: Neve (with flying faders)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer A80MK4, Otari MTR90MK2, Otari MTR 12 (1/2")
Outboard Gear: Available upon request.
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Bad Company, Zuckerbaby, Limblifter, Mudvayne, GOB, Geddy Lee

Fiasco Bros. Studios
814 20th St.
New Westminster, BC V3M 4W6
Contact: Jac Garret, Engineer; Doug Naugler, House Producer/Engineer; Len Osanic, Owner/Producer/Engineer
Tel: (604) 525-3974
Email: osanic@prouty.org
Web: www.astridmm.com/fiasco
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 40
Format: Digital and Analog
Board Manufacturer: Trident
Mixing ConsoIes : Trident 56 ch. Series 65, 1988
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Otari MX80B, Fostex 616 (2), ADAT, hard disk recording
Outboard Gear: Too much to mention; see website
Size of Rooms : 25x40', iso:6x6'
Special Equipment: see website
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Bif Naked, Oliver Stone, Dog Eat Dogma, Shuvelhead, The Cartels
On site Accommodations: Yes
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Pricing Information: $350/day
Unique Features & Services: 22 years in same location

Greenhouse Studios
3955 Graveley St.
Burnaby, BC V5C 3T4
Contact: Bruce Levens, Owner, bruce@greenhouse-studios.com; Roger Levens, Owner, roger@greenhouse-studios.com
Tel: (604) 291-0978
Fax: (604) 291-6909
Email: studios@greenhouse-studios.com
Web: www.greenhouse-studios.com
Number of Studios: 3
Number of Tracks: 56, 48, 40
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: SSL
Mixing ConsoIes : SSL 4056G, SSL 4048E, SSL 4040EQ/p
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 2" analog (Studer 800, Otari 100), 8 track digital (DA-88, Adat), Hard Disc
Outboard Gear: 100+ pieces; Neve, AMS, Lexicon, GML, Eventide
Size of Rooms : 1) 30’ x 40’ 2) 20’ x 30’ 3) 15’ x 20’
Special Equipment: Grand piano (9’ Baldwin Grand), digtalarmonizer ZX3000
Amenities: Lounges
Location: 10 min to downtown Vancouver
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Juno 2000 "Best Album" and "Best Rock Group", Grapes of Wrath, Gord Downie, Colin James
On site Accommodations: Yes
Rehearsal Space: 30’ x 40’ plus three writing rooms
Unique Features & Services: This is the West Coast Vibe Central

Headroom Studios
990 Homer St., Ste. 403
Vancouver, BC V6B 2W7
Contact: Larry Baker, Owner
Tel: (604) 687-0190
Fax: (604) 687-0194
Email: headroom@telus.net

Highland Music
PO Box 3083
Courtenay, BC V9N 5N3
Contact: Andrew Lorimer, Producer; David Lorimer, Owner; Susie McGregor, Consultant
Tel: (604) 468-4799
Fax: (250) -339-1604
Email: andrewelt@yahoo.com
Web: www.susiemcgregor.com

Hipposonic Recording Studios
2190 W. 12th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6K 2N2
Contact: Rob Darch, Owner
Tel: (604) 730-8771
Fax: (604) 684-2380
Email: hipposonic@hotmail.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 24 & 48
Format: Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : SSL 40/48 G+ with E series EQ & Total Recall
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 2 x Studer A-800 Mk III 2” 24-track; ATR 102 1/2”; Tascam DA-45, 24 bit DAT with Apogee 1000 A/D converter; Tascam DA-30 II
Outboard Gear: Large vintage selection including SSL; Neve; Focusrite; ADL; Urei; Aphex; dbx; Teletronics; Pultec; Drawmer; Emperical Labs; GML; Lexicon; Summit; Eventide; SPX; Korg; Ursa; Symmetrix; TC Electronics; along with 50+ microphones, and a variety of instruments and amps
Size of Rooms : Live: 450 sq. ft.
Amenities: Kitchen; lounge; 46” TV; VCR; Stereo
Location: 5 minutes to downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Tom Cochrane X-Ray Sierra; Delerium with Sarah McLachlan; Front Line Assembly; Bif Naked; Econoline Crush; Sweetwater Soundtrack with Amy Jo Johnson and Mark Hudson; Skinny Puppy; Moist; The Urge; Rascalz; Pure; Lindy
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Pricing Information: $1000 / day (12 hours)
Unique Features & Services: Personal, professional client service in a relaxed and esthetically pleasing environment

Hot Sole Music Inc.
1562 Knappen St.
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4S9
Contact: Kevin Williams, Owner
Tel: (604) 941-9924
Fax: (604) 941-9712
Email: kewill@direct.ca
Web: www.hotsole.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: Otari MX80
Mixing ConsoIes : MCI
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Otari, Studer
Outboard Gear: AMS, ProTools 4, Focusrite
Special Equipment: Large selection of vintage keyboards. CD & CD-ROM mastering capability.
Amenities: kitchen, hot tub
Location: suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): commercials, jingles, private audio engineering program
Unique Features & Services: Audio for film, TV & video. Complete album production services.
Comments: The Audio Engineering program is accredited with P.P.S.E.C.

Inner Ear Studios
R R #26, 749 Leek Road
Roberts Creek, BC V0N 2W6
Contact: Elizabeth Inksetter, ; Michael Lacoste,
Tel: (604) 886-9747
Fax: (604) 886-9198
Email: inner_ear_studios@sunshine.net
Web: http://www.sunshine.net/www/500/sn0546/info.html
Number of Studios: 3
Number of Tracks: 16-32
Format: digital
Board Manufacturer: Roland 1680
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 1680
Outboard Gear: Various mics, amps, drumkit, PA, JBL Monitoring
Size of Rooms : huge to small
Special Equipment: "The" recording environment
Location: 5 acre retreat-stunningly beautiful
Major Projects (Last 12 months): The Scott Harris Album; Linda Shearsmith's Spoken Word CD; PULSE-new age project
On site Accommodations: yes
Unique Features & Services: Large hard wood floor in renovated large size Quonset hut. Use the space-bring in your gear and engineer or, in-house available
Comments: Emphasis on the easthetic beauty and powerful energy of this retreat center

Koko Productions / 8th Avenue Sound Studios
66 W. 8th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1M7
Contact: Michael Koren, Owner; Steve Lowe, Studio Manager
Tel: (604) 873-5656
Fax: (604) 873-6787
Email: koko@kokoproductions.com
Web: www.kokoproductions.com
Number of Studios: 3
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: SSL, Yamaha O2R
Mixing ConsoIes : SSL SL 4040G; Yamaha O2R
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony APR-24 2” 24 tk; Digidesign ProTools III Workstations (4), Tascam DA-88
Outboard Gear: TC Electronics M-2000; Drawmer 1960 (3); Lexicon PCM 70 & LXP 15; UREI LA-4 (2) AKG Bx20 spring reverb
Size of Rooms : Studio A: 555sq. ft.; control: 500 sq. ft.
Special Equipment: EDNET, DPS, ISDN Digital patch system, Digital Courier International ISDN Audio System, YamahaC3 Grand Piano, Studer Amplicfication
Amenities: Kitchen
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Advertising Productions and music / sound design production
Unique Features & Services: Album tracking and mixing, production tracking, editing, file formating, conversions for multimedia applications, music for video.

Lazer Productions
2092 York Ave.
Vancouver, BC V6J 1E6
Contact: Mitch Lazer, Owner / Engineer
Tel: (604) 734-4843
Fax: (604) 734-4843
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Roland VS880
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Hard Disc, reel to reel, casette four track
Outboard Gear: Drawmer compressor, Yamaha, Alesis, Roland, Tascam processing.
Size of Rooms : 1200 sq.ft
Special Equipment: specialized percussion. Audiotechnica 4050 mics.
Amenities: Kitchen, shower
Location: downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): CBC Radio and Television, Rogers Cable, Shaw Cable, C-Fun Radio, Vancouver Jazz Festival.
On site Accommodations: yes
Rehearsal Space: available
Pricing Information: $25 per hour +
Unique Features & Services: Accomplished live drum specialist and performer.

Lemonloaf Recording and Rental Services
Vancouver, BC V5C 3B8
Contact: Kevin , (604) 294-1390
Tel: (604) 294-1390
Fax: (604) 947-2024
Email: lemonloaf@telus.net
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24/16
Format: 2" analog
Board Manufacturer: MCI/Sony
Mixing ConsoIes : MCI JH-652 52 channel large frame analog
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer A-80 MKIII w/ seamless/gapless punch-in upgrades, 24 and 16 trk head blocks, mocrolynx controller/sync, Studer A-80 1/4 stereo mastering deck, Studer A-80 1/4 mono deck, 24 trk Alesis ADAT, Panasonic SV-3800, Tascam DA-30
Outboard Gear: Neumann/Telefunken U-47 tube, U-67 tube (3), U-87 (3), TLM 170, KM-84 (3), Tube-Tech stereo mic pre, 8 channels Focusrite Red One mic pre, Drawmer 1960, Tube-Tech LCA2-B stereo compressor, Teletronix LA-2A (2), Focusrite ISA 430 Producer Pack, GML 8200 stereo EQ, Tube-Tech program EQ, Neve/Amek Medici stereo EQ, Lexicon 480L, Lexicon 300, PCM-70, Eventide H-3000, 8 channels Drawmer compression, 6 channels Drawmer gates, Meyer HD-1 monitors, Yamaha NS-10s, tons of mics, vintage tape delays, much more!
Size of Rooms : large 30' x 12' x 16' high drum/piano room, 4 assorted iso rooms, oak floors
Special Equipment: selection of 25 vintage guitars and 25 vintage amps, Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Marshall, Vox, Hiwatt; in-house Hammond B-3 w/ 147 Leslie, tons of guitar effects, Echoplex etc.
Amenities: full kitchen/bath facilities, full enclosed garden area, private, 10 minutes from downtown Vancouver
Major Projects (Last 12 months): latest Veda Hille, Nomeansno, Ray Condo, Salteens
On site Accommodations: private 3 bedroom/6 beds
Pricing Information: priced to suit independent artist's budget
Unique Features & Services: ultra-private comfortable funky atmosphere, home away from home! 24 hr rentals of above equipment
Comments: world class gear for that huge analog sound; exceptional value!
Type of Studio: analog music recording/mixing

LTL Records Ltd.
PO Box 158
Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0
Contact: Bobbi Style, Owner
Tel: (250) 692-0068
Fax: (250) 692-0057
Email: bobbi.Style@LTLrecords.com
Web: www.LTLrecords.com

M R & D Ltd.
9626 David Dr.
Burnaby, BC V3J 1H1
Contact: Craig Zurba, President
Tel: (604) 421-2988
Fax: (604) 421-2909
Email: zurba@home.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 48+
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: MCI
Mixing ConsoIes : MCI 416
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Stephen’s 2” analog, Sony 1” video layback
Outboard Gear: Pro-tools, Alexis Adats - call for list
Size of Rooms : Both 12’x 20’
Special Equipment: Tube mics and tube gear
Amenities: Swimming pool and hot tub
Location: Suburb
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Major label projects
Unique Features & Services: Mastering facilities - 24 keyboards and sound modules including Fairlight and Hammond organ.

Magiclab Recording
8484 162nd St., Ste. 106
Surrey, BC V4N 1B4
Contact: Tom Carter, Owner / Manager; Daryl Hok, Owner / Chief Engineer
Tel: (604) 543-7855
Email: magiclab@istar.ca
Web: www.magiclab.net
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 24 ana / 72 dig
Format: Ana / Dig
Board Manufacturer: Midas, Sound Workshop
Mixing ConsoIes : Midas 34 x 24
Recorders/Tape machine(s): MSR-24 with DVX, 2 Adats, MX2424, Pro Tools
Outboard Gear: UREI 1176’s, LA-4’s & more
Size of Rooms : 26’ x 21’
Special Equipment: Steinway full concert grand, Hammond B3, vintage keys, a collection of vintage mics (RCA 44, 77, BK-5, etc.)
Amenities: Full upstairs with lounge & kitchen
Location: Suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Blues albums, BSS (nominated for Juno), Luanne Brust
Pricing Information: On request
Unique Features & Services: Writer & producers (country); pre-production & production packages

Mushroom Studios
1234 W. 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6H 1A5
Contact: Valerie Biggin, valerie@mushroomstudios.com
Tel: (604) 718-9091
Fax: (604) 732-1234
Email: info@mushroomstudios.com
Web: www.mushroomstudios.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 48
Format: Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : Neve 8068
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer A80 Mk IV; StuderA80 Mk II 16-track--16-track head stack available for the 24-track; Ampex ATR-100 2-track; 2 X Sony DAT machines
Outboard Gear: Fairchild, Manley, Pultec, API, GML, Lexicon, DBX, Antares as well as an impressive mic selection
Size of Rooms : Main studio: 50’ x 30’ x 20’; live: 20’ x 14’ x 12’; dead: 15’ x 11’ x 8’
Special Equipment: 2 stereo acoustical echo chambers incorporated in the studio design made of special hard concrete surfaces
Amenities: Kitchen area; foozball; lounge; big screen TV
Location: 10 minutes from downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Spineshank, Alpha Ya Ya Diallo, Templar, Marcy Playground, Barney Bentall
On site Accommodations: Discount arrangement with extended-stay facility downtown
Unique Features & Services: Beautiful False Creek location; exceptional staff; world-famous room sound; tubes, tubes, tubes! Relaxed atmosphere; affordable; full project co-ordination upon request.
Comments: No extra gear rental cost. All equipment is included in the room rate. Fully wired to accomodate any digital format including cabling XLR&DL snakes, Lynx system & Z system digital router.
Type of Studio: Exceptional tracking room with full customer services available.

Musico
1292 Ellis St.
Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Z4
Contact: Lawrence Gashler, Manager
Tel: (250) 762-2320
Email: musicostudio@home.com
Web: www.musicostudio.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: Hard disk recorder 64 tracks, ADAT 16 track, Analog 16 track
Format: Digital
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie & Digidesign
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ProTools, 2 ADAT, 16 track Fostex 1/2”
Outboard Gear: 14 pieces in studio
Size of Rooms : 2 rooms - both 18’x 18’ with 12’ ceilings/ 1 live and 1 dead, 1 Iso Booth
Special Equipment: Pro-Tools, Sound Designer, CD Mastering, Noise reduction
Amenities: Kitchen & very casual and comfortable atmosphere
Location: Near the beach and popular music venue
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Largely corporate work, artists and demos
On site Accommodations: Special rates at local hotels
Pricing Information: Upon request - package rates available
Unique Features & Services: Sound for multi-media, commercial signature style jingles & band CD work

N.A.L. Sound / Studio 55
1455 Hunter St.
North Vancouver, BC V7J 1H3
Contact: Mark Henning, Head Engineer; Hoke Nissen, Producer / Owner
Tel: (604) 980-0040
Fax: (604) 925-1752
Email: nalsound@direct.ca
Web: www.nalsound.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32
Format: ADAT, Digital
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft DC 2000
Recorders/Tape machine(s): XT ADAT’s, hard disk
Outboard Gear: Drawmer, AOL, Aphex, Dbx, Eventide, 100 pieces
Size of Rooms : Main Tracking Room 880 sq. ft. Control Room 540 sq. ft.
Amenities: Kitchen, lounge, etc.
Location: Scenic, North Vancouver, close to park and river
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Just Like Jackie, Harvey Switched, Rick Tippe
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Pricing Information: $50 / hr
Unique Features & Services: Programming and production assistance
Comments: Comfortable creative environment
Type of Studio: Audio recording and mixing

Nomad Music
519 Reynolds Rd.
Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Y3
Contact: Paul Brosseau, Production Director, paul@nomadmusic.com
Tel: (250) 653-4565
Fax: (250) 653-4563
Email: studio@nomadmusic.com
Web: www.nomadmusic.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 48
Format: Dig / Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : 3, Allen & Heath & Mackie
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam DA-88; Fostex GS-16
Outboard Gear: Lexicon; Eventide; Peavey
Size of Rooms : 3 rooms, total 900 sq. ft.
Special Equipment: Vintage amps and instruments, Roland hard disk editor
Location: Beautiful forested acreage, walking distance to lakes and beaches. Very private.
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Kinnie Star, Wyckham Porteus, David Suzuki “Nature of Things”
On site Accommodations: For up to 4 people
Unique Features & Services: Top producers and engineers
Type of Studio: Recording, mixing and mastering of all types of music, film/TV, and soundtracks.

Pacific North Studios Ltd / Lynn Valley Music
257 W28th St.
North Vancouver, BC V7N 2H9
Contact: David Jewer, Director; Patricia Jewer, Factotum
Tel: (604) 990-9146
Fax: (604) 990-9178
Email: djewer@direct.ca
Web: www.pncd-arts.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24 ana / 24 dig
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Soundcraft
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft and Trident
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Otari MX 50; Otari MX 80; Numerous Tascam DA-30
Outboard Gear: Avalon; Lexicon; TL Audio; Drawmer; TC Electronics & Focusrite
Size of Rooms : 25’ x 12’x 8’
Special Equipment: ProTools 24, Audio Mastering Systems
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Randy Bachman Songbook, Lenny Breau (Boy Wonder), Locos Bravos Mandala
Unique Features & Services: 3/4” video set up for audio striping JVC

Perry’s Recording Studio
711 Seymour St.
Kamloops, BC V2C 2H4
Contact: Doug Perry, Owner / Producer
Tel: (250) 828-8729
Fax: (250) 851-8853
Email: PerrysStudio@bc.sympatico
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16 / 96
Format: Analog / Digital
Mixing ConsoIes : Tascam M9700
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam
Outboard Gear: Lots
Size of Rooms : 20' x 17', 15' x 14', 12' x 17'
Location: Downtown
Pricing Information: $40 /hour
Type of Studio: Full production studio

Pinewood Sound
1119 Homer St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2Y1
Contact: Greg Nielsen, Director of Business Developement; Geoff Turner,
Tel: (604) 669-6900
Fax: (604) 669-0040
Email: info@pinewoodsound.com
Web: www.pinewoodsound.com
Number of Studios: 4 studios
Mixing ConsoIes : Sony, Neve
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam 24 24, MMR8, DA88, DAT
Size of Rooms : 1000 sq. ft.
Major Projects (Last 12 months): U-571, Mission Impossible 2, The Mummy
Unique Features & Services: Dolby Fax worldwide patch system, Dolby Digital 5.1 mixing
Type of Studio: Audio post

Platinum Plus Productions - DBA Anthony & Meyer Productions
1452 Chamberlain St.
North Vancouver, BC V7K 1P6
Contact: Brett Anthony, Owner; James Meyer, Owner
Tel: (604) 984-3106
Email: anthonymeyer@home.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 64
Format: ProTools / Dig
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie hui 24 bit system, ProTools 24 mix plus
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ProTools
Outboard Gear: Tascam DA60, Avalon mic Pre, tons of plug ins
Special Equipment: Beta Deck PVW 2800 / Emu E4K Sampler, Korg Trinity, BVU800
Amenities: Full kitchen
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Spike & Mike’s Below the Belt, Marcy Playground, Infinity for Devin Townsend, mastered Susan Crowe, Electronic Arts NHL 2001
Unique Features & Services: Specializing in voice over
Type of Studio: Editing and mastering suite. Voice over and sequencing services

Post Music & Sound
447 West 2nd. Ave.
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1E3
Contact: Tony Randall, President
Tel: (604) 876-7505
Fax: (604) 879-1778
Email: pms@smartt.com
Web: fixamix.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32 - 48
Format: Digital
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie 32 x 8, Yamaha 16 x 4, Ultramix automation
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ProTools TDM, Tascam DA-60, DA-30, Revox A77, Yamaha k330, Yamaha CD recorders
Outboard Gear: Lexicon pcm81, Drawmer 1960 (2), Yamaha SPX1000, Ensoniq DP/4, DBX 263A, BBE 442, Alesis wedges (2), Quadraverb 3630, M-EQ230, and numerous Focusrite, TC Electronics, Waves, JVP and MDT plug-ins
Size of Rooms : 18’x 15’ x 10’ ceilings; 12’ x 15’ x 10’ ceilings
Special Equipment: Digital Betacam and Betacam SP, hard disk recording on Mac, PC, and Falcon platforms
Amenities: Kitchen, board room, lounge area, office services (internet, fax, etc.)
Location: Downtown Vancouver
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Numerous films, documentaries, series and commercials. Albums include Tango Paradiso, Sarah Marshall, Roach, Victor Wells, L.U.V., Mark Breezer, FireAnt
Unique Features & Services: MIDI suite, multi-platform editing, mastering and replication, producing and arranging, new media audio. International broadcast credits.
Type of Studio: Post production and artist development.

The Red Room Studio
1045 Old Lillooet Road
North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H6
Contact: Colin Nairne, Owner / House Engineer / House Producer
Tel: 604-985-8088
Email: mctmusic@direct.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Format: digital
Board Manufacturer: Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : 03D
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Pro Tools
Outboard Gear: Drawmer, Api, Richmond Sound Design, Yamaha, Digitech
Major Projects (Last 12 months): David Gogo, Colin James, Barney Bentall, Julie Vik
Pricing Information: Upon request
Unique Features & Services: personal studio of Producer Colin Nairne

Rock Shop Productions / Lakewood Media Recording Studios
476 Rene Ave.
Penticton, BC V2A 7M2
Contact: Robert Dewar,
Tel: (877) 468-0304
Fax: (250) 490-8688
Email: rdewar@vip.net
Web: www.polar.bc.ca/rock
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 78 inputs
Format: Digital
Board Manufacturer: Tascam and Mackie
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam DA-40 DAT, 1" tape deck
Outboard Gear: Digitech, Lexicon, A/DA, Aphex, DBX, Alesis, Rane, BBE
Special Equipment: mics by AKG, Gefell, Sennheiser, Calrec, Audix, RCA and Shure
Pricing Information: $40 /hour, $300 /day
Unique Features & Services: Track / dialogue replacement, voiceovers / foley, mastering
Type of Studio: Tracking, editing or production

Seacoast Sound
825 Broughton St.
Victoria, BC V8W 1E5
Contact: Dennis Ferbey, Manager
Tel: (250) 386-1131
Fax: (250) 386-5775
Email: seacoast@cfax1070.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Neve
Mixing ConsoIes : Sony DMX - R100 Digital Audio Mixer
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony Digital 3324
Location: Downtown
Pricing Information: $70 / hour
Unique Features & Services: Custom music & jingle production
Type of Studio: Audio Post

Sound Kitchen Studios
100-1682 W. 7th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6J 4S6
Contact: David Wills, Creative Director
Tel: 604 687-0176
Fax: 604 687-2387
Email: avenuemusic@telus.net

Studio 22 Sound Recording Inc.
2141 Marine Way
New Westminster, BC V3M 2H2
Contact: Richard Bruni, Owner/Manager; Franco Santo, Owner
Tel: (604) 299-3275
Fax: (604) 874-6366
Email: studio22@telus.net
Web: www.studio22recording.com
Format: Digital and Analog
Board Manufacturer: SoundTracks, Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : '93, '98
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Fostex 1", Adats, Protools 24, Session 8 Digital
Outboard Gear: Alesis, Yamaha, Lexicon, Roland, Digitech
Size of Rooms : 4 (2large, 2 vocal)

Studio 56
19623 56th Ave., Ste. 200
Langley, BC V3A 3X7
Contact: Don Thompson, Owner
Tel: (604) 533-5640

Studio A
1698 W. 6th Avenue
North Vancouver, BC V6J 1R3
Contact: Ocean Leung, Owner
Tel: (604) 739-9816
Fax: (604)739-9861

Supersonic Media Productions
1132 Hamilton St.
Vancouver, BC V6B 2S2
Contact: Pat Batrynchuk, Executive Producer, pat@supermediapro.com; Steve McKay, Sr. Media Consultant
Tel: (604) 683-0250
Fax: (604) 683-7570
Email: steve@supermediapro.com
Web: www.supermediapro.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig
Special Equipment: Complete non-linear video editing, Scenarist DVD authoring system, 24 bit / 192k, 5.1 surround
Location: Vancouver - Yaletown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): World's first direct to DVD interactive movie feature, "The Watcher", interactive media for: Korg - New York, Universal Music - New York, Fairlight - Hollywood, BE Inc. - San Mateo
Unique Features & Services: In-house service for audio fopr animation, interactive multimedia, web design and DVD
Comments: Targeting new and converging media technologies
Type of Studio: Complete mastering and Audio Post services for sound design, audio, video, DVD, enhanced CD and the web

Timberholme Recordings
19567 Fraser Hwy., Ste. 159
Surrey, BC V3S 6K7
Contact: John Channer, Personnel Mgr., john@timberholme.com; Tim Lawson, Owner
Tel: (604) 532-8464
Fax: (604) 533-6578
Web: www.timberholme.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 48
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : 2 Yamaha 02R digital recording consoles
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ProTools 4.1 24 bit
Outboard Gear: Lexicon 500 digital reverb
Size of Rooms : Studio A 20x20 Studio B 60x80
Special Equipment: Neumann U47 mic, Focusrite Preamp/EQ, Sennheiser/ Neumann mics. More than 50 acoustic & electric guitars, Hammond A100 organ, Leslie, Mellotron sampler (1965), Full MIDI gear, synth modules, samplers.
Amenities: Kitchen, tennis court, pool table, lounge.
Location: Rural
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Tim Lawson “The Quiet Canadian” , Richard Sera
On site Accommodations: Guest suite built onto the studio.
Rehearsal Space: On site

The Warehouse Studio Inc.
100 Powell St.
Vancouver, BC V6A 1G1
Contact: Raine Munro, Studio Manager, raine@warehousestudio.com; Ron Vermuelen, Technical Director, rov@warehousestudio.com
Tel: (604) 688-7602
Fax: (604) 688-7605
Email: mail@warehousestudio.com
Web: www.warehousestudio.com
Number of Studios: 3
Number of Tracks: 48
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Neve and SSL
Mixing ConsoIes : Neve Custom Air Studio with GML automation, SSL 9080J; SSL 4072G, Neve / GML (88 Faders)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony 3348U; Sony 3348HR, Studer A800 III; Tascam DA-88; Sony AIT Backup, Kingston Removable Drives
Outboard Gear: 55 pieces, all major brands
Size of Rooms : Recording studio: 23'w x 48'd x 24'h; 3 iso: 12'w x 14'd x 14'h, 10'w x 11'd x 14'h, 10'w x 8'd x 14'h; Neve control: 23'w x 27'd x 10h; SSL 9080J mix control: 24'w x 19'd x 10'h; SSL 4072G mix control: 23'w x 22'd x 10'h; overdub room: 14'w x 9'd x 10'h
Special Equipment: SSL 9080J set up for DVD 5.1 mixing with complete surround sound set up including Apogee AD8000 - 24 bit converter, Sony DA-88's and your choice of KRK E8's or Genelec 1031A monitoring
Amenities: Private kitchen and lounge in all studios
Location: Downtown Vancouver
Major Projects (Last 12 months): R.E.M., Monster Magnet, Slayer, Nine Inch Nails, Amen, AC/DC, Harvey Danger
Unique Features & Services: ProTools Room
Type of Studio: Recording and mixing

Zero Gravity Recording Studio
3273 Tennyson Ave.
Victoria, BC V8Z 3P4
Contact: Rania Hatz, Studio Manager; Robert Toth, Producer / Engineer
Tel: (250) 475-6426
Fax: (250) 475-6426
Email: zgravity@pacificcoast.net
Web: www.pacificcoast.net/~zgravity
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 48+
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: Solid State Logic
Mixing ConsoIes : Custom SSL 4032G Series w/ plasma metering
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Otari MTR-100A 2” 24 track, Tascam MX-2424 24 trk 24 bit digital HDR
Outboard Gear: Lexicon MPX- 1; Lexicon PCM 42; Lexicon PCM 90; Manley E1-Op leveling amplifier; TC Electronic M-2000; Eventide H-3000d/sx (x2); Genelec 1031a & Genelec 1038a
Special Equipment: Yamaha CD-R CRW 4260tx CD Recorder, HHB CD-R 850 CD Recorder, Sony JB-920 MiniDisc Recorder, Royer R-121 ribbon mics, ProToo;s 5.0 24 bit w/digi-001 (Mac), MOTU Digital TimepieceINSTRUMENTS : Rhodes keyboard, Leslie cab, 1967 Marshall Half-Stack, Fender Princeton and more...
Amenities: Yes
Location: On Vancouver Island
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Sean Hogan (reached top 20), Victoria Secret, Taxi, Ron Thaler, producers have included Rick Hutt and Joe Chicorelli
On site Accommodations: Yes
Pricing Information: Call for rates; Always competitive
Unique Features & Services: tracking, mixing, editing, mastering in-house
Type of Studio: Designed in LA by Lakeside Associates

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424 Records
561 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2G2
Contact: Wendall Parke, Owner; Barry Smith, Owner
Tel: 204-779-4061
Fax: 204-772-1441
Web: www.424records.com

Bedside Recording Studio
618 Ashburn St.
Winnipeg, MB R3G 3C5
Contact: Lenny Milne, Owner / Manager
Tel: (204) 786-1157
Email: bedside_re_st@hotmail.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24 or 16 Ana / 16 Adat 24 Adat
Format: Digital and Analog
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft series 800B 32 channels
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Adats (2), MCI JH100 16 track, Ampex 1100 16 track, Fostex E22, Tascam 32, Fostex D5 DAT, Casio DA7 DAT, JH 24/24 by MCI
Outboard Gear: NT2 Rode mic, Bellari RP533
Special Equipment: Neumann U87, Hiwatt custom 100 (2), Fender Deluxe 1956, Fender Bassman pre CBS
Amenities: Kitchen
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Jerk Water, Soundrage, Insideout Blues Band
On site Accommodations: Up to 4
Pricing Information: $40 /hour; $300 /day (10 hours); 50 hour blocks paid in advance $1250
Unique Features & Services: Tape duplication and CD mastering, accredited by the Manitoba Film and Sound Development Corporation (formerly CIDO)
Type of Studio: Audio recording

Carsick Recording
104 Ambassador Row
Winnipeg, MB R2V 3M2
Tel: (204) 633-3002
Email: carsick@hotmail.com

Channels Audio And Post Production
697 Sargent Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0A8
Contact: John Schritt, Owner / Engineer; Shirley Schritt, Owner / Manager
Tel: (204) 786-5578
Fax: (204) 772-5191
Email: channels@mb.sympatico.ca
Web: channelsaudio.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 24-64 Tracks of Ana/Dig
Format: Dig / Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : Trident 24 Series 52 input w/ P&G faders & automation (Studio A) Mackie Digital 8 Bus (Studio B)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Pro-Tools Mix Plus, Otari, Tascam DA 88's Alesis A-DAT's, Roland DM-80 Hard Disc Recorders, MCI, Ampex, Fostex, Sony, Panasonic
Special Equipment: TC Electronics M-5000, Eventide H-3000 and various other pieces of outboard gear. Compressors: Urei 1176, Drawmer, Orange County, dbx. Microphones: Neumann, AKG, Sennheiser, Fostex, Beyer, Shure, Electrovoice. Grand piano, Various Percussion Instruments
Amenities: Lounge, vast number of ethnic restaurants in the neighborhood
Location: close to Downtown & the airport
Major Projects (Last 12 months): The Night of Her Insistence (Shirley Schritt won 1999 Blizzard award for Best Produer), All Aboard Timed Karma musical,Shirley Holmes (film post production), Dawn Swidinsky, Richard Moody, June Harris, Ron Paley, televsion series for WTN
Pricing Information: $45-$175 /hour
Unique Features & Services: 3 in house engineers, remote services, foley stage, jingle and film scoring to picture, on site CD burning
Type of Studio: Recording for music and film post production, CD & Cassette Manufacturing

da Capo Productions
516 Hargrave St.
Winnipeg, MB R3A 0X8
Contact: Nolan Balzer, Engineer; Olaf Pyttlik, Producer; Clint Skibitzky, Manager of Operations, clint@dacapo.mb.ca
Tel: (204) 956-2867
Fax: (204) 956-2869
Email: sound@dacapo.mb.ca
Web: www.dacapo.mb.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 64
Format: digital - direct to disc (ProTools 5.0 Mix Plus)
Board Manufacturer: Alesis
Mixing ConsoIes : Alesis X2 48 input mixer/ProTools 5.0 Mix Plus
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ProTools 5.0 Mix Plus (64 track recording capacity/128 track playback)
Outboard Gear: Huge assortment of digital plug-ins
Size of Rooms : 25'x14' (recording room), 25'x12' (control room)
Special Equipment: Excellent completment of MIDI (Hardware and software based). Audio/video synch. capacity. Grand piano, isolation booth, and complettely digital high-end recording/editing/mastering equipment
Location: Downtown in Winnipeg's exchange district
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Tequila Mockingbird, Sonia Marie, Monica Schroeder, Dalai Lamas, Kris Taylor, "The Wave"
Pricing Information: $95/hr (engineer and drive space included)
Unique Features & Services: Completely digital audio production facility

Dan Donahue Creative
327 Kingston Cres.
Winnipeg, MB R3M 0T5
Contact: Dan Donahue, Owner
Tel: (204) 233-8482
Fax: (204) 233-9338
Email: donahued@mb.sympatico.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Analog / Digital
Mixing ConsoIes : Yamaha

Doin’ Time Recording Studio
692 St. Mary’s Rd.
Winnipeg, MB R2M 3M9
Contact: Stephen Skavinsky, Owner
Tel: (204) 231-3965
Email: dointime@mb.sympatico.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie 24 Channel SR24 - 4
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam DA - 20 (DAT machine)ProTools (Digi Design 001)
Outboard Gear: Alesis Quadra verb 2; TEAC V-1030 tape deck; Samson EQ; Zoom 9001
Location: Suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Dealing w/ local bands/solo artists and delivering high quality demos
Pricing Information: $25/ hour

The Groove Jungle
2434 Assiniboine Cr.
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0B2
Contact: Howard Klopak, Owner
Tel: (204) 228-8981
Fax: (204) 897-0059
Email: Howard@GrooveJungle.com
Web: www.GrooveJungle.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 64
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Yamaha O2R 40x8
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ProTools MixPlus, ADAT w/ BRC, Tascam
Outboard Gear: As requested
Size of Rooms : Drum Isolation booth, Vocal booth, large control room
Special Equipment: ProTools MixPlus (64 tracks), Mics from AKG, Neumann, Sony, Shure and EV. House Drum kit, keys and guitar amps.
Amenities: Studio Lounge
Location: Downtown Winnipeg
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Hawg Wylde
Pricing Information: Negotiable, hourly, project fees, etc.
Unique Features & Services: In house production services
Type of Studio: Tracking, Mixing and Mastering Services

Ground Zero Recording
672 Willow Ave. W.
Oakbank, MB R0E 1J1
Contact: Colin Hanson, Owner
Tel: (204) 444-6059
Email: hansonc@autobahn.mb.ca
Web: www.autobahn.mb.ca/~hansonc/gzr
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Behringer Eurodesk MX 8000
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Alesis ADAT XT & XT20
Outboard Gear: TL Audio C1, Lexicon LXP-15, ART Pro MPA, BBE 862, Behringer Composer, Multicom, Autoquad, Yamaha SPX 900, SPX 90
Size of Rooms : 15 X 22
Location: Suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Cough, Figure Four, Providence College, Salad Dressing Records
Pricing Information: $40 / hr
Unique Features & Services: CD mastering

Midcanada Production Services Inc.
509 Century Street
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0L8
Contact: Kevin Dunn, Executive Producer, Director of Marketing; Bruce Little, Production Engineer
Tel: (204) 772-0368
Fax: (204) 772-0360
Email: info@midcan.com
Web: www.midcan.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 128 Tracks
Format: Digital
Mixing ConsoIes : Pro-Tools Mix Plus Suite, Pro-Control Automated Console
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Master to DAT, DA 88, CD-ROM, D-Beta
Outboard Gear: Plug-ins, Focus Rite D2, D3, TC Works, Megaverb, DPP-1, Maxim
Size of Rooms : Room within a room design, wtih suspended floor built on rubber. Void of any 90 degree angles and opposing walls, thus reducing any frequency deflection. Large Voice Over Booth
Special Equipment: Mackie HR 824 Hi Resolution Studio Monitors
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Mastering Credits: Heather Bishop, Sam Baardman, Sandi Stritts, Saxology, Tribe of One, Melencholy Angel. Documentary/Audio Mix: Lenny Breau, Bravo 1999 and Waiting For Twilight, Bravo, Global 1997.
Pricing Information: Hourly rates include Sound Engineer
Type of Studio: Audio Post and Mixing Facilities

Neuroburke Studios
441 Main St. 3rd floor
Winnipeg, MB R3M 1C9
Contact: Chris Burke-Gaffney, Owner
Tel: (204) 943-2205
Fax: (204) 475-4419
Email: cbg01@hotmail.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: Endless
Format: Digital: Mac G4 and G3 with Logic platinum and Cubase VST24 4.1
Board Manufacturer: Mackie / Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie 32 x 8 / Yamaha 02R
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 4 ADAT XT 20’s
Outboard Gear: TC Electronic, Lexicon, Alesis, Sony, etc.
Size of Rooms : Various
Special Equipment: Vintage Mic Pre-amps; vintage gates Sta-level compressor, NTI preQ 3 w/airband, hundreds of sound sources including Roland 2080, Korg, Alesis, etc.
Location: Downtown in the cool Exchnage District
Major Projects (Last 12 months): McMaster and James (BMG); Tariq (EMI); Chantal Kreviachuk (Sony); Niles Rivers (Warner); Maren Ord (Capitol), Edgar (Chrysalis), MoodRuff (Oasis)
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Pricing Information: Per song
Unique Features & Services: Writer / producer
Comments: Affiliate of the SchurBurke Group Artist Development Co.

Prairie Lifeguard Productions
Box 343
Oakbank, MB
Contact: Mike Dillon,
Tel: (204) 444-5734
Fax: (204) 784-4013
Email: dillonmj@cc.umanitoba.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: up to 24
Format: ADAT/Hard Disc
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie/MOTU 2408 Audio Desk
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ADAT/DAT/Hard Disc
Outboard Gear: dbx, Alesis, BBE, AKG, Audio-Technica, Shure
Size of Rooms : 8'x12' (2), 15'x20' (1)
Special Equipment: Mac G3
Amenities: Comfortable Semi-Rural environment, Beautiful Architecturally Designed Building
Location: Oakbank Manitoba, 1/2 hour from Winnipeg's Portage and Main
Major Projects (Last 12 months): No Lifeguard on Duty, Radio Commercials
Unique Features & Services: Can do Mobile ADAT Sessions
Comments: Specializing in services for Singer-Songwriters, Demo and CD
Type of Studio: Project

Private Ear Recording
115 Dagmar St.
Winnipeg, MB R3A 0Z3
Contact: Neil Cameron, Owner, neil@privateear.com; Lloyd Peterson, Owner, lloyd@privateear.com
Tel: (204) 957-7157
Fax: (204) 957-7157
Web: www.privateear.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: Lots
Format: 2" analog and 20 bit ADAT
Board Manufacturer: Neotek Elite
Mixing ConsoIes : Neotek Elite
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Ampex MM1200 16 trk 2", Studer A807 1/4" 2 trk, Alesis XT-20 bit ADAT (3), Tascam DA-30 DAT (2), Hard disk
Outboard Gear: Avalon VT-737 mic amp / comp / eq; UREI LA-3A (2); UREI 1178; EMT 140 Plate; TC M5000 and much more
Size of Rooms : Control: 23’x18’; Live: 30’x28’; Iso: 15’x11’
Special Equipment: Vintage guitar amps, Canwood drums, Heintzman 7' grand piano, Hammond organ w/ Leslie speaker, excellent mic selection.
Amenities: Large lounge w/ pool table; kitchenette; indoor loading dock
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): The Weakerthans [Sub City], Guy Smiley [Epitaph], The Undecided [Tooth & Nail], B'ehl [endearing], Kristi Johnston [Stony Plain]
Rehearsal Space: by arrangement
Unique Features & Services: Remote recording, rentals, CD manufacturing
Comments: Spacious and comfortable facility dedicated to all types of music production

Sign Post Music
1578 Erin St.
Winnipeg, MB R3E 2T1
Contact: Doris Koop, Promotions
Tel: (204) 774-3715
Fax: (204) 775-9102
Email: signpost@signpostmusic.com
Web: www.signpostmusic.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Soundcraft

Studio 11
49 Henderson Hwy.
Winnipeg, MB R2L 1K9
Contact: Brandon Friesen, Engineer / Producer; Jamie Friesen, Office Manager; Paul Scinocca, Engineer / Producer
Tel: (204) 663-0013
Fax: (204) 663-0140
Web: www.studio11audio.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 32
Format: Adat and ProTool
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Mishi Donovan, Red Seed, TKO, Kimberly Spears
Unique Features & Services: CD manufacturing, multimedia / video game design, film post production, and international distribution
Comments: Juno award winning producer / engineer
Type of Studio: Audio recording, mastering, and duplication facility

Sunshine Sound Studios
275 Selkirk Ave
Winnipeg, MB R2W 2L5
Contact: Ness Michaels, Owner / Manager
Tel: (204) 586-8057
Fax: (204) 582-8397
Email: sunrec@magic.mb.ca
Web: www.sunshinerecords.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Tascam, Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Tascam M-3700; Mackie 24-8
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Alesis ADATs
Special Equipment: Digidesign digital mastering editing suite
Pricing Information: Studio A-$65/hour; Studio B-$45/hour
Unique Features & Services: record label, distributor, custom pressing

Toute Sweet
#689 - 776 Corydon Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3M 0Y1
Contact: Ken Atherton, Owner; Dave Lenz, Owner
Tel: (204) 779-2603
Number of Studios: A partnership of two studios
Number of Tracks: 96
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Studio 1:Yamaha, Studio 2: Mackie

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Alta Musica
288 Thibodeau St.
Dieppe, NB E1A 1W2
Contact: Andre LeBlanc, Technical Director; Louise Tardif, President
Tel: (506) 857-4290
Fax: (506) 383-4166
Email: alta@nbnet.nb.ca
Number of Studios: One
Number of Tracks: 32
Format: Digital
Board Manufacturer: Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : O2R , O3D
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ADAT, 1XT20, 3XT
Outboard Gear: Roland, Yamaha, DigiTech, TC Electronics
Size of Rooms : CR 15' x 12'; 19' x 15' and 15' x 14'
Special Equipment: ProTools, CD Burner
Location: Suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Albums: Bois Joli, Roland Cormier, Blue Grass Diamond
Pricing Information: 45.00 / hr +
Unique Features & Services: Full service recording, mastering and duplication, live location recording, full PA services available, "Light" mastering

C.M.S. Studio (Division Of C.M.S. Music Int’l)
151 Mountain Rd.
Moncton, NB E1C 2K8
Contact: Nando Speranza, President
Tel: (506) 858-0073
Fax: (506) 857-8939
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24 Analog with SR / 24 Digital Radar II
Format: Ana / Dig
Board Manufacturer: MTA
Mixing ConsoIes : Macolm Toft MTA 980 56x32x24 with automation
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 2” Tascam ATR 80-24
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Tube Tech, Eventide, DBX, APHEX, Ashly, TL Audio, Studer
Size of Rooms : 15’ x 17’ control, 20’ x 15’ main, 10’ x 10’ Iso, 7’ x 5’ Iso
Special Equipment: Radar II 24 track digital, guitars, amps, mics.
Amenities: Lounge.
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Roch Voisine, Denise Murray, Sol, Edde Maxx, Kris Taylor and much more.
Pricing Information: 125 / hour, 750 / day
Unique Features & Services: Longest running studio in Atlantic Canada. Produced over 75 award winning albums. In house producers and engineers.
Type of Studio: Audio recording

Creative Sound Studios
PO Box 7409
Riverview, NB E1B 4T9
Contact: Daniel Britton, Owner, dbritton@fundy.net; Sean Coates, Engineer; Blake Dawson, Engineer, blake@fundy.net; Adam Greene, Technician, agreene@fundy.net; Duane Kelly, Engineer
Tel: (506) 388-7884
Fax: (506) 854-4329
Web: www.maritime-tech.com/css
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: DA-88 (Tascam) or Hard Disk (Fostex)
Board Manufacturer: SoundCraft & Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : SoundCraft Spirit Studio, Mackie 8-bus
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam DA88’s (2) Fostex D-108
Outboard Gear: Behringer, Yamaha, Lexicon, Aphex
Size of Rooms : 16’ x 32’, 6’x 16’, 10’ x 16’
Special Equipment: Computer music suite, anything needed will be provided
Amenities: Kitchenette
Location: Suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Commercials, jingles, gospel recordings, Forever His, Beggar’s Gold.
Pricing Information: By the hour (minimum 5 hours), by the project
Unique Features & Services: Post audio production, sound effects, original musical scores
Type of Studio: Audio recording for indie artists and labels. Audio Post for film & video, audio for jingles.

Focus Ent. Studio
200 Blythwood Ave.
Riverview, NB E1B 2G8
Contact: Peter Brezicki, Owner
Tel: (506) 387-3883
Fax: (506) 386-3838

Outreach Productions
127 Rocky Rd.
Keswick Ridge, NB E6L 1V1
Contact: Danny Crain, Audio Production / GM, danny@outreachproductions.com; Mike Jones, Live Production/ Recording Engineer, mike@outreachproductions.com; Iain MacDonald, Multimedia Production Manager, iain@outreachproductions.com; Dave McQuinn, Video Production Manager, dave@outreachproductions.com
Tel: (506) 363-3901 or (888) 955-5005
Fax: (506) 363-3069
Web: www.outreachproductions.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: ProTools 24 Mix|Plus (unlimited) + 24/2" analog available
Format: Ana/Dig
Board Manufacturer: Soundcraft 6000
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft 6000 (1990) -- 56 input, 24 output
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ProTools 24 Mix|Plus + 2" - 24 trk Soundcraft series 760 Mark III; Panasonic SV-3700 Digital Audio Tape Recorder
Outboard Gear: TC|MasterX, TC|Tools, Apogee 88000 DA converters
Size of Rooms : Room 1: studio 22’x16’; room 2: iso booth 7’x7’; room 3 (control room): 15’x13’
Special Equipment: matched pair of Avalon VT737SP Mic preamps, AMP Farm + Boss G3 guitar processing, UREI LA-4 (2)
Location: Rural (on beautiful lot)
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Sheldon Gordon, Harmonie
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Pricing Information: $100 / hour
Unique Features & Services: Audio multi-track recording, narration recording, soundtrack building, ADR; remote recording and professional video production. A number of top quality studio musicians (prices vary from $100 to $400/session) available for recordings. Audio post-production for video is $100/hour; video rates available upon request.
Comments: Complete production team for Audio, Video and Multimedia presentations
Type of Studio: Commercial Audio, Corporate Video, Multimedia

Peekube Productions
349 Catherine St.
Dalhousie, NB B8C 1J8
Contact: Peter Perkins, Owner
Tel: (506) 684-4231
Number of Studios: 1
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam
Pricing Information: $25 / hr

Prime Time Sound Studios
590 Main St.
Sussex, NB E4E 7H8
Contact: Gary Morris, Owner
Tel: (506) 433-5556 / 433-5520
Fax: (506) 433-5599
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24 analog 16 digital
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: Clark Technique
Mixing ConsoIes : DMR 12
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Otari MX-80 , Tascam DA-88
Outboard Gear: Lexicon reverb, Drawmer, Urei, DBX compressors.
Size of Rooms : Control 26x22, Studio 28x26
Special Equipment: AKG , Neumann , Sennheiser mics, Fender Amps, Hammond M4 organ.
Amenities: lounge, kitchenette.
Location: downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): numerous country, pop and gospel projects.
Unique Features & Services: music store, instrument rentals, a country setting.

Productions Son’or
158 Hanwell Road
Fredericton, NB E3B 9K7
Contact: Benoit Caissie, Owner
Tel: (506) 455-5696

Studio Sea
89 Hill Heights Rd.
Saint John, NB E2K 2G8
Contact: Marc Gosselin, Owner / Manager
Tel: (506) 672-5150
Fax: (506) 658-0434
Email: studiosea@hotmail.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Tascam
Mixing ConsoIes : 1996 Tascam M - 1600; 24 - channel & 8 - channel Tascam pre amp
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam DA88; Tascam DA38; 280 Scully 4 - track 1 / 2” tape or 2 - track 1 / 4” tape (Studer heads & class A circuits)
Outboard Gear: UREI 1178 dual comp.; DBX 226 comp./gate; Lexicon MX-P1 & AKG BX10 spring reverb; Lexicon Alex; UREI dual parimetric EQ
Size of Rooms : 20’ x 20’
Special Equipment: Mics - Neumann U87, RE200, AKG D12, SM57, Beta 57, ATM 63, Yamaha; Monitors: Missions; D- 112; Soundforge; Cakewalk; Q-Base VST; Samplitude
Amenities: Kitchen
Location: Rural - 3 blocks from Kennebecasis River / Yacht Club
Pricing Information: Basic $30 / hour (for house engineer & studio)
Unique Features & Services: We will help forsee a project from A to Z and do mastering
Type of Studio: audio recording and mastering

Ugly Pumpkin Studio
386 Union St.
Saint John, NB E2L 1C1
Tel: (506) 633-6111
Email: Scottjt@NBEd.nb.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 4
Size of Rooms : 12' x 14'
Location: Saint John NB
Unique Features & Services: Economy demos for songwriters or new bands

Weatherby Sound Studio
336 Latimore Lake Rd.
Saint John, NB E2N 1W7
Contact: Ben Weatherby, Owner
Tel: (506) 696-1095
Fax: (506) 696-1955
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16
Format: Analog
Mixing ConsoIes : 16 tk Allen Heath
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam TSR-8, Tascam dubbing machines
Outboard Gear: Alesis compressor, Lexicon Reverb.
Size of Rooms : 25’ x 18’
Special Equipment: Rhodes vocal mic, Peavey instrumental amp & DI’s
Location: Suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Ned Landry, Ben Weatherby, Audry Chamberland, Dean Hutchinson, Fred Hussey, Perry Craft, Big John Little
Unique Features & Services: CD and tape reproductions (all new equipment). 100 packaged & mastered tapes for $950.00. Session musicians available.

Young Monkey Studios
797 Mitchell Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 3S8
Contact: Troy Morehouse, Engineer; Dhomas Trenn, Owner, dhomas@youngmonkey.ca
Tel: (506) 459-7088
Email: info@youngmonkey.ca
Web: www.youngmonkey.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: Unlimited format: dig
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Soundcraft, Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : 56 channels, 2 mixing consoles (grouped or independent)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony DAT, Teac Portable DAT, Yamaha (analog), CD & Mini-Disc
Outboard Gear: Digital / Analog: Effects, percussion, synth., Roland, Oberheim, Moog, Korg, Yamaha, Hammond
Size of Rooms : 30’ X 15’, 12’ X12’
Amenities: Kitchen, Pool, Jacuzzi
Location: 2 minuts from downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Song listed in top ten global charts (DJ UK); Feature Film: Original music score, digital sound edit; commercial remixing
On site Accommodations: 5 minutes away

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Blue Sky Recording Studio
PO Box 160
Bonavista, NF A0C 1B0
Contact: Glenn Brown, Owner
Tel: (709) 468-2284
Fax: (709) 468-2777
Email: bluesky@nf.sympatico.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam DA-88 (2) Q-Base VST-24 Outboard Gear: Drawmer, LA Audio, Yamaha, Ensoniq, Alesis, Behringer
Size of Rooms : Control 12x20 Studio 12x20
Special Equipment: Selection of instruments
Amenities: Kitchen
Location: Rural
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Traditional Nfld music & gospel recordings.
On site Accommodations: Yes
Pricing Information: Call for info on a project by project basis
Unique Features & Services: Manufacturing services, cassettes & CD¹s.
Type of Studio: Audio recording, mixing and mastering

Cool Blue Studios
PO Box 23185
St. John¹s, NF A1B 4J9
Contact: Sandy Morris, Manager
Tel: (709) 722-7393
Fax: (709) 722-1915
Email: cornerboy51@hotmail.com

Dadyeen Studios
10 Tunis Court
St. John¹s, NF A1A 1T9
Contact: Don Walsh, Owner
Tel: (709) 579-6320
Email: donwalsh@thezone.net
Web: http://home.thezone.net/~donwalsh
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32
Format: Ana / Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Tascam
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam MR16; Fostex D-160
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): all local independents
Pricing Information: $35 per hr.
Unique Features & Services: CD mastering and digital editing.

Eagle Studios
PO Box 1158, Stn B
Happy Valley Goose Bay, NF A0P 1E0
Contact: Robert A. Moore, Manager; Sherry S. Moore, Owner
Tel: (709) 896-8229
Email: eagle1@hvgb.net
Web: www.hvgb.net/~eagle1
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 8 ana & 16 dig
Format: Dig / Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : Tascam 2524 (1995), Fostex 812 (1993)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Fostex R8 (analog), 16 trk. Fostex D160 Digital hard disk, Sawpro Digital recording and mixing
Outboard Gear: 2 Alesis Adverb III; 3 Alesis 3630 compressor/limiters; 1 dbx 266 comp./lim; 1 Aphex aural exciter C-2
Size of Rooms : Studio: 17¹ x 12¹; control room: 12¹ x 8¹
Special Equipment: Tascam DA 30; DAT Recorder; video capture & editing hardware
Location: Rural
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Henry Martin; Murphy¹s Law, Tipatshimun

Impact Jingles
PO Box 24, Site 7, RR 1
Roaches Line, NF A0A 1W0
Contact: Jim Mercer, Owner
Tel: (709) 528-1017
Fax: (709) 528-1017
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 64 dig + 16 ana
Mixing ConsoIes : Tascam 600 / Mac G3 w / CuBase
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam DR -16 & hard disc
Outboard Gear: Lexicon; MidiVerb
Size of Rooms : 20 x 20
Location: Rural
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Commercials / jingles / albums

Record Time Productions
31 Peet Street
St. John¹s, NF A1B 3W8
Contact: Rick Hollett,
Tel: (709) 754-6480
Fax: (709) 754-6481
Email: rhollett@roadrunner.nf.net
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig / Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft Studio LC
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 3 DA-88¹s, 1 TSR 8 (1/2² Analog)
Outboard Gear: Pro VLA Tube Compressor, Behringer Compressor, dbx 160x Compressor, Alesis MIDI & Micro Verb, Digitech DSP 128
Size of Rooms : Live Room 22¹x 20¹ / Control Room 12¹ x 13¹
Special Equipment: Samplers 550 Roland & U220 Roland, Heintzman 6¹ Grand, Roland FP8 Digital
Amenities: Smoke Room
Location: Industrial Area
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Unique Features & Services: Songwriting / arranging a specialty. Remote & studio recording. All styles of music from jazz to alternative. Music scoring for film audio post.
Type of Studio: Audio recording, mixing, and audio post

The Roots Cellar
PO Box 5851
St. John¹s, NF A1C 5X3
Contact: Jim Fidler,
Tel: (709) 726-0512
Fax: (709) 726-3299
Email: jfidler@nfld.com
Web: www.jimfidler.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16
Mixing ConsoIes : VS1680
Recorders/Tape machine(s): VS1680 Cubase VST, Studiovision Pro

Sim¹s Studio
PO Box 10, Main St.
Belleoram, NF A0H 1B0
Contact: Sim Savory, Owner
Tel: (709) 881-4576
Fax: (709) 881-6391
Email: ssavory@nf.sympatico.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32
Format: Dig / Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : Tascam
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam DA 88, ATR series reel to reel.
Outboard Gear: Eventide, Roland, Korg, Ensonic
Size of Rooms : 24¹ x 32¹; Control 12¹ x 12¹
Amenities: Kitchenette
Location: Rural
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Country, traditional and gospel recordings.
Pricing Information: $30 per hr.
Unique Features & Services: In studio video production, mastering, CD & cassette duplication.

The Sound Vault
Ste. 101, 140 Water St. TD Place
St. John’s, NF A1C 6H6
Contact: John Boulos, Engineer, john_b@roadrunner.nf.net; Tom Ronan, Engineer
Tel: (709) 738-3274
Fax: (709) 738-4199
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie; Studiomaster
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Alesis ADAT; Fostex
Outboard Gear: Alesis 3630’s (2); Mackie HR824 self powered monitors; Rode Tube Class M mics, Drawmer 1960
Size of Rooms : 3300 sq ft incl control
Special Equipment: Vintage musical instruments
Amenities: Kitchen w/ microwave + fridge, lounge
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Hugh Scott Shanneyganeck, Rawlin’s Cross, The Punters, Great Big Sea, Ennis Sisters, Timber
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Pricing Information: On request
Unique Features & Services: CD mastering and manufacturing
Type of Studio: Audio recording and mastering
Soundscape Productions Ltd.
PO Box 362
Grand Falls-Windsor, NF A2A 2J8
Contact: Mark Bishop, Owner
Tel: (709) 489-8701
Fax: (709) 489-8702
Email: m.bishop@thezone.net
Web: www.soundscapeproductions.nf.ca
Format: digital
Board Manufacturer: Soundcraft
Mixing ConsoIes : Ghost 24X 8X2
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam and hard disk
Outboard Gear: see our web site
Special Equipment: 1963 Hammond B-3 and Leslie 122, 1964 4 piece Ludwig drum kit, 1974 6 piece Slingerland drum kit
Major Projects (Last 12 months): see our web site
Pricing Information: $40/hr.; block rates available
Type of Studio: audio recording, post, mixing
We Music Studio
8 Ohio Circle
Stephenville, NF A2N 2V4
Contact: Wally Hall, Engineer, wally@wemusicstudio.com; Esther Richards, GM
Tel: (709) 643-9166
Web: www.wemusicstudio.com
Wildfinger Production
PO Box 24, Site 7, RR #7
Roaches Line, NF A0A 1W0
Contact: Jim Mercer, Owner
Tel: (709) 528-1017
Fax: (709) 528-1017

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David Hillier Production Services
526 Tower Rd.
Halifax, NS B3H 2X3
Contact: David W. Hillier, Owner / Manager / Engineer / Producer
Tel: (902) 499-8497
Fax: (902) 423-1536
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 40
Format: Dig 32 tracks, 8 track Hard disk
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie DR 8 automated 48 input, 1604 and 1202
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam DA88 (SMPTE) (1), Tascam DA38 (3), AKAI DR8 Hard Disk Recorder, DA30
Outboard Gear: Avalon V7 737, Tube mic preamps, Lexicon, TC effects, Tape echo, etc.
Size of Rooms : Home studio, with use of variety of rooms, or location recording
Special Equipment: The POD analog reel to reel. Larrivee acoustic guitar, 1960’s Telecaster
Amenities: Kitchen, BBQ, outdoor deck
Location: Beside large oceanside park with trails and beaches.
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Rita MacNeil with Vancouver Symphony, Rawlin’s Cross, Soiree ‘99, CTV, ECMA, Canada Winter Games, TSN Live, Rankin Christmas, CBC Salter Street Films, Lisa MacDougall
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: By the project
Unique Features & Services: All mobile & location recording including concerts, television and home studio recording and mixing. All gear is flight cased.
Type of Studio: Audio recording and mixing, with fully remote capabilities
DB Sound Productions Ltd.
92 Maple Ave.
New Glasgow, NS B2H 2B4
Contact: Doug Freeman, Owner
Tel: (902) 755-5400
Fax: (902) 752-1717
Number of Studios: 3
Number of Tracks: 24
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft 6000 28 x 24 x 2
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Saturn 24 trk; Studer 2 trk; PR99s 2 trk; Tascam DA - 30
Special Equipment: Various Musical instruments, several keyboards including a Yamaha grand piano and a 1940 Hammond B-3
Pricing Information: $75 / hour. No charge for set-up time.
Idea Of East Recording Inc.
3250 Barrington St., 2nd Floor
Halifax, NS B3J 2B1
Contact: Laurence Currie, Owner; John Rosborough, Engineer; Mike Ryan, Owner
Tel: (902) 429-4332
Email: lcurrie@accesscable.net
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 32 Digital, 24 Analogue
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Mackie, Soundscape
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie,
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Alesis ADAT’s Tascam 24 track analogue
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Rolands, SRV’s, SDE’s, Avalon Tube pre amps & compressors
Special Equipment: In house drum kits. Large selection of guitar and bass amps.
Amenities: Kitchen, shower, lounge
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Gandharvas, Sloan, Highland Heights, MaGuinty’s, The Inbreds, Dave Carmichael, Shine Factory
Pricing Information: Call for info.
Island Recording & Productions Ltd.
927 Campbell Rd., Balls Creek
North Sydney, NS B2A 4M3
Contact: Joe Bushell, Manager
Tel: (902) 794-8906
Fax: (902) 794-8906
Email: isld.recordings@ns.sympatico.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Soundcraft, Yamaha 02R
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft TS 12; Yamaha 02R
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Alesis ADAT’s; Tascam DA-88’s; Tascam MS 16
Outboard Gear: Lexicon; TC Electronics;TLA Tube Comps; Alesis Q2; Delta Lab delay; SPX90II; MIDI Verb; Symetrix comps, TC Finalizer, TC Wizzard
Size of Rooms : 1200 sq ft
Special Equipment: Yamaha Clavinova, Millenium Mic Pre amp’s.
Amenities: Kitchen, full bathroom.
Location: Rural
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Elizabeth Patterson Pengalleon (received deal with Columbia House), Shauna Lee McKillop Something Wonderful, Allister MacGillivray Greatest Hits, Pit Pony television series (musical scoring)
On site Accommodations: House dedicated for outside bands
Pricing Information: $35-60 per hr.
Unique Features & Services: Complete privacy, camping, mid level mastering. Our artists’ recordings have collectively received over a dozen ECMA Nominations and Awards. Studio was 1996 ECMA production company of the year nominee.
Lakewind Studio
814 Point Aconi Rd.
Cape Breton, NS B1Y 1Z7
Contact: Fred Lavery, Owner
Tel: (902) 736-2351
Fax: (902) 736-0702
Email: lakewind@ns.sympatico.ca
Web: www.lakewind.com
Mike Cowie Music Productions
6015 Charles St.
Halifax, NS B3K 1K9
Contact: Mike Cowie,
Tel: (902) 422-6391
Fax: (902) 422-5561
Email: mcowie@hfx.andara.com
Modtrad Music
4421 Hwy. #2
Wellington, NS B2T 1A2
Contact: Kevin B. Evans, President
Tel: (902) 860-4137
Fax: (902) 860-2266
Email: dadgad@aol.com
Web: www.evansanddoherty.com
Ocean Sound Productions
Coldbrook, NS B4R 1C3
Tel: (902) 679-1024
Fax: (902) 679-1024
Email: careylangille@ns.sympatico.ca
Web: www3.ns.sympatico.ca/careylangille
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16 Ana 32 Adat 32 D.A.W.
Format: Ana/ Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft, Spirit Studio
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 2 Fostex B-16 4 Alesis ADAT
Outboard Gear: Assorted
Size of Rooms : Main 15'x28', Drum 10'x8', Vocal 9'x8', Control 15'x16'
Special Equipment: SAWPRO DAW
Amenities: Lounge, Washrooms
Major Projects (Last 12 months): TenPennyDime, Paul dun, Clown
On site Accommodations: On a project basis
Rehearsal Space: In Off hours
Pricing Information: $30/hr
Unique Features & Services: Web Design/Audio, Cd Layou, Mastering, Sound for Video, Sound Design/Foley
Type of Studio: Pre/ Post-production
Reel Time Recorders Ltd.
1465 Brenton St.
Halifax, NS B3J 3T4
Contact: Chuck O’Hara, Owner
Tel: (902) 422-8567
Fax: (902) 422-7733
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Neotek
Mixing ConsoIes : Essence
Recorders/Tape machine(s): AMS Audiofile & Pro Tools
Salter Street Digital (Salter Street Films)
2507 Brunswick Street
Halifax, NS B3K 2Z5
Contact: Rob Power, Manager, RPower@salter.com
Tel: (902) 422-6466
Fax: (902) 423-7046
Number of Studios: 1 Mixing /editing studio; 2 edit suites; 1 foley ADR stage; 1 mix theatre
Number of Tracks: (5) 24-track Fairlight MFX3plus non linear editing
Format: Primarily non-linear digital w/ analog mastering
Mixing ConsoIes : (2) Yamaha O2R 40 x 8 x 2; DPC II 112 x 72
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 1 Studer A807 1/4” with Dolby SR & timecode; (4) Timecode DAT; (6) DA-88
Outboard Gear: Lexicon 300, PCM91, MPX-1, TC Electronics Fireworx, Aphex Exciter, Drawmer M500
Special Equipment: Sony Beta SP/Sony D-Beta recorder & player; Sony & JVC VHS
Amenities: Kitchen
Location: Downtown Halifax
Major Projects (Last 12 months): This Hour Has 22 Minutes (TV series); LEXX (4 90 min. TV features); Made in Canada
Pricing Information: On request
Unique Features & Services: Specializing in post-production for film & TV; capable of all formats.
Type of Studio: Audio post for film and TV
Solar Audio Recording Ltd.
2315 Hunter St
Halifax, NS B3K 4V7
Contact: Christopher Mitchell, Engineer; Hayward Parrott, VP / GM / Engineer; Harold Tsistinas, Engineer
Tel: (902) 423-0233
Fax: (902) 496-4425
Email: solar.audio@ns.sympatico.ca
Number of Studios: 2 Audio Post
Number of Tracks: Up to 56
Format: Ana / Dig
Board Manufacturer: Soundcraft, Yamaha O2R
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft 3200 split (automated); Yamaha O2R v2
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Saturn 824 with dolby SR; (3) ADAT XT; (2) Roland DM80 hard disk editing (8 tks each); Otari MTR -10 1/4” with SR; Fostex E22 1/2” with SR; Sony 7030 TC DAT
Outboard Gear: Focusrite, UREI, dbx, BSS, Drawmer, AD&R etc.
Size of Rooms : Studio 1: Control: 27’ x 21’ x 13’, Studio: 35’ x 30’ x 15’; Studio 2: Control 16’ x 18’ x10’, Studio: 35’ x 15’ x15’
Special Equipment: Large selection of Neumann, AKG, CAD, & Sennheiser mics
Amenities: Shower facilities on site
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Roger Whittaker “The Awakening”; Richard Wood “Fire Dance”; Kathy Phippard “Outside Looking In”; Rita MacNeil “Music of a Thousand Nights”
Rehearsal Space: Next Door
Pricing Information: On Request
Unique Features & Services: Post production for video & film, ADR, Foley, SFX, Programming & Arrangements for full orchestra
Sonic Valley Productions
1-5426 Prospect Rd.
New Minas, NS B4N 4K1
Contact: Vance Dylan, Owner, Engineer; Jocelyn Dylan, Owner
Tel: (902) 681-1065
Fax: (425) 944-3682
Email: info@sonicvalley.com
Web: www.sonicvalley.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 64
Format: Digital and Analog
Board Manufacturer: Tascam
Mixing ConsoIes : Tascam TM-D1000 Digital Console
Recorders/Tape machine(s): All recording is done via computer
Special Equipment: Great ears and talent
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Visit web site for a full list
On site Accommodations: Yes
Pricing Information: Free custom quotes available upon request
Unique Features & Services: Sonic Valley is Nova Scotia's leader in producing audio for radio and the internet. We supply custom audio for new and existing flash, shockwave and html sites. We also produce radio shows and commercials as well as mixing and CD Mastering.
Type of Studio: Production studio
Soundpark Studios
20 Dominion Bay
Glace Bay, NS B1A 3M6
Contact: Jamie Foulds, , jamie@soundpark.com; Tom O’Keefe, , overtom@fox.nstn.ca
Tel: (902) 849-1005
Fax: (902) 849-1005
Email: info@soundpark.com
Web: www.soundpark.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 56
Format: Analog / Digital
Board Manufacturer: Amek
Mixing ConsoIes : Amek Mozart
Recorders/Tape machine(s): MCI JH-24 Analog 2", Tascam DTRS
Size of Rooms : Studio: 22'w x 34'l x 14'h, Control A: 22' x 24' x 14'h, Control B: 16' x 12' x 10'h
Special Equipment: EMT stereo plate reverb, Yamaha grand piano, unbelievable headphone system
Amenities: Full residential studio
Location: Beautiful Irish Cove, Cape Breton
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Rita MacNeil, The Barra MacNeils, The Fables, Cuillin
On site Accommodations: Full accomodations for 5 +
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Pricing Information: Please call or email
Unique Features & Services: Tranquil setting high on a hill, seconds off of secondary highway
Comments: Large, spacious, and homey
Type of Studio: Control A: Major project studio, Control B: overdubs, voice-overs, BG's, Demos
StudioArts
23 Bedford St.
Bedford, NS B4A 1W7
Contact: Georges Hebert, Owner
Tel: (902) 835-9284
Email: gshebert@ns.sympatico.ca
Web: www.svpproductions.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16
Format: Digital
Board Manufacturer: Behringer
Mixing ConsoIes : Behringer MX3282A
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Fostex D-90 and D-108 plus Adat; Tascam D-30 DAT
Outboard Gear: Behringer & Alesis compressors, Behringer & Alesis Reverbs,Three sets of monitors (Alesis Monitor Ones w/ subwoofer & others)
Size of Rooms : Two rooms 13'x 20'
Special Equipment: 24 bit mixing and Mastering to CD-R
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Ken Enman ("Instant Atmosphere")
Pricing Information: $50.00 per hour
Unique Features & Services: 25 years experience
Type of Studio: CD Projects and Mastering
Velvet Cactus Studios
Kentville, NS B4N 5G9
Contact: Glenn McMullen, Owner / Operator
Tel: (902) 679-6680
Email: cactus@fox.nstn.ca
Web: http://fox.nstn.ca/~cactus
Number of Studios: 1 (3 rooms)
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Hard Disk and Digital MDM
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie 8-bus
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam MX2424 hard disk recorder/editor; Alesis XT-20
Outboard Gear: Alesis, Ensoniq, Line 6 POD, Avalon Tube Preamp, Lexicon (coming soon)
Special Equipment: HHB CD-R recorder, Audio Technica, CAD, Shure, Sennheiser mics
Amenities: kitchen
Location: Rural
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Airlibido “Safe’n Sexy”, which received 1999 ECMA nomination for Best Alternative Artist; Five Foot Nine; ValliViller, Seventh Sign
On site Accommodations: no
Rehearsal Space: no
Pricing Information: $25 /hour
Unique Features & Services: mastering (coming soon), FACTOR consultations, CD burning, no additional charge for producing
Type of Studio: Audio recording project studio

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Pido Production Ltd.
PO Box 934, 102 Drybone Dr.
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N7
Contact: Jean Francois Pitre, Owner / Manager
Tel: (867) 873-5458
Fax: (867) 873-9704
Web: www.pido.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft Spirit Auto 32 x 8 x 2 x 32 with JLCooper Sft mix
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam DA88, Digidesign Session 8
Outboard Gear: Fender twin reverb (1972 and 1994), Marshall JCM800 combo, Marshall JCM900 head, Marshall 4 x 12 slant face cabinet
Special Equipment: Yamaha, TC Electronics, Korg, Behringer, Midas, Gretch drums, Tama Swingstar drums
Pricing Information: $50 /hour
Unique Features & Services: Pre-production, post-production, recording, engineering, producing, consultation, live remote recording
Spiritwalker Productions
5101-54 St
Yellowknife, NT X1A 1W6
Contact: Norm Glowach, AES President
Tel: (403) 873-8389
Fax: (867) 873-3714
Email: spiritwalkerpro@hotmail.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Electrovoice
Mixing ConsoIes : Electrovoice Interface console
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Protools 3, Tascam ADAT, Tascam Da-88
Outboard Gear: Drawmer 1960 Pre-Amp, Lexicon, Alesis, Scully 280 Mic Pre-Amps, Ward Beck441 Mic Pre-Amps, Drawmer and Symatrix compressors
Size of Rooms : 22' x 29'
Special Equipment: High end microphones, vintage Fender amps, Leslie
Location: In Canadian Arctic
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Steve Lacey, film scores, Dogrib treaty 11 Elders CD, language versioning services for government videos
Rehearsal Space: Limited
Pricing Information: $50 / hour
Unique Features & Services: Beautiful surroundings with wilderness 5 minutes away.

ONTARIO (back to top)

1:2:1 Studios
121 Logan Avenue
Toronto, ON M4M 2M9
Contact: Andy Hermant, Owner / Manager
Tel: (416) 923-5599
Fax: (416) 923-6595
Email: dukest@interlog.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Alesis
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 3x DA - 88; Panasonic SV - 3700; Dolby SR 2 Track with time code
Outboard Gear: Drawmer 1960 / 221; PCM80; TC Robotronics 2290
Special Equipment: Pro-Docs 442
Amenities: Kitchen, Dining Room
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Barbara Lynch; Marc Koffman
440 Audio
76 Harriett St.
Belleville, ON K8P 1V7
Contact: Jef Vandertogd, Engineer
Tel: (613) 968-9975
Fax: (613) 962-4978
Email: studio@440audio.com
Web: www.440audio.com
A.D.S. Studio Productions
17 Easton Rd., Unit 3
Brantford, ON N3P 1J4
Contact: Matthew Pavone, Engineer, matt@spiritbornmusic.com; Ken Vandevrie, President , ken@spiritbornmusic.com
Tel: (519) 759-2149
Fax: (519) 759-1393
Email: kvan@execulink.com
Web: www.spiritbornmusic.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 16 Analog / 24 Digital/64 Hard Disk
Format: Ana / Dig
Board Manufacturer: Yamaha, Soundcraft
Mixing ConsoIes : Yamaha 03D (2), Soundcraft Ghost, Yamaha DMP7
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam MSR-16, Yamaha DTR-2 DAT, Alesis XT-20 (3), Panasonic SV-3800 DAT
Outboard Gear: DBX Comp’s, Alesis, Boss, Proverb; Miscs - Yamaha, Sony, Neuman, Alesis, A.T., CAD
Size of Rooms : 15’ x 15’, 7’ x 7’, 7’ x 7’, 19’ x 15’, 7’ x 4’, 19'x10'
Special Equipment: 2 Macintosh G4's running Logic Audio Platinum, Audio Post; Video Sync. Equipment and Suite
Amenities: Kitchen, Shower
Location: Industrial Park
Major Projects (Last 12 months): High Definition Documentary of the Baja 1000, V-Flyte Golf Corporation "Golf View 2000" Informercial (post), Steve Kuban - Compilation
Pricing Information: $100/$75 / hr - Block Rates available
Unique Features & Services: Non-linear Video Editing, Music Publishing, Distribution, Project Management
Type of Studio: Music production, corporate, Christian music
A.S.I. Records
1161 Saginaw Cres.
Mississauga, ON L5H 3W4
Contact: Lorne Atkins, Owner
Tel: (905) 278-2616
Email: alectro@interlog.com
Web: www.alectrosystems.com
Aardvark Recording & Music Production
365 Roncesvalles Ave., Ste. 101
Toronto, ON M6R 2M8
Contact: David K., Owner / Manager
Tel: (416) 588-7587
Fax: (416) 588-7587
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Ana
Unique Features & Services: Producer / engineer / multi-instrumentalist. Recording & mixing, mastering & packaging, arranging & composition. Tons of new and vintage gear - top instruments & amps. Excellent rates!
Academy Of Musical Arts Ltd. (Valente’s)
78 Algoma St. S.
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3B3
Contact: Frank Valente, Owner
Tel: (807) 345-8711
Fax: (807) 344-5573
Aesthetic Corporation
181 Carlaw Ave. Unit 218
Toronto, ON M4M 2S1
Contact: Yuri Gorbachow, Sound Editor
Tel: (416) 461-9697
Fax: (416) 461-5181
Web: www.aesthetic-corp.com
Number of Studios: 5, Audio Post
Type of Studio: Audio Post Production
Airwaves Audio
150 Mutual St.
Toronto, ON M5B 2M1
Contact: Jim Kennedy, Owner
Tel: (416) 977-1098
Fax: (416) 977-5701
Web: www.airwavesaudio.com
Aldon Surround - 40 Studios
1449 Redwood Ave.
Windsor, ON N9C 3P2
Contact: Don Lazurek, Owner / Engineer
Tel: (519) 256-3900
Fax: (519) 256-3900
Format: Ana
Alleged Iguana
371 Hansen North
Brampton, ON L6V 3T5
Contact: Randall Cousins, Owner
Tel: (905) 451-7555
Email: info@alleged-iguana.com
Web: www.alleged-iguana.com
Alpha Music Services Inc.
67 Meg Dr.
London, ON N6E 2V2
Contact: Brian Usher, President
Tel: (519) 685-0161 or (800) 221-9294
Fax: (519) 685-0161
Email: lorian@webgate.net
Web: webgate.net/~lorian
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft 24 / 8
Recorders/Tape machine(s): DA - 88’s, 2 track Tascam 22 - 2
Outboard Gear: Lexicon Reverb, Yamaha FX / compression, MIDIverb, TC Wizard
Size of Rooms : Very large recording floor and stage, able to accommodate large groups, choirs, etc.
Location: Suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Eric Shultz
Pricing Information: $55 / hr
Unique Features & Services: Pro arrangers, horn sections
Ambassador Records
185 Oshawa Blvd. S.
Oshawa, ON L1H 5R6
Contact: Linda Evans, Owner; Paul Evans, Owner
Tel: (905) 579-7476, (800) 379-6594
Fax: (905) 579-8829
Email: ambassdr@ambrec.com
Web: www.ambrec.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16
Format: Ana W / MIDI capability
Mixing ConsoIes : Tascam M - 520 (1989)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): TEAC 90 - 16 1” Master; Technics DAT machine; TEAC A-3440
Outboard Gear: Yamaha Rev -7, Yamaha SPX - 90, Yamaha K - 1000, Lexicon, Furman rev’s and compressors, digital editing
Size of Rooms : 10’ x 20’; drum room: 8’ x 8’
Special Equipment: Neumann U 87 mic; baby grand piano; seven-piece Tama drum kit
Location: Suburbs
Pricing Information: $40 / hour
Unique Features & Services: On premise audio cassette manufacturing / duplication; in - house graphics; custom CD packages
The Art First Co.
1345 Woodbine Ave.
Toronto, ON M4C 4G3
Contact: Peter Goodale, Owner / Producer
Tel: (416) 423-7383
Fax: (416) 423-7383 call first
Email: tafco@total.net
Art Zone II Digital Recording
750 Broadview
Toronto, ON M4K 2P1
Contact: Curtis Owner
Tel: (416) 465-0964
Location: Yes
Articulate Music
722 Coxwell Ave.
Toronto, ON M4C 3C2
Contact: Douglas Virgin,
Tel: (416) 465-5671
Fax: (416) 461-4653
Email: dvirgin@ionsys.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24+
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Yamaha, Soundcraft
Mixing ConsoIes : O2R, 200B
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Adats, Hard Drive
Outboard Gear: TC Electronics Reverb, TC Electronics Finalizer
Size of Rooms : 14'x10'
Special Equipment: Alesis QS8, Roland GR1, Roland Sound Canvas, Korg M1 exp
Location: Coxwell & Danforth
On site Accommodations: no
Rehearsal Space: no
Unique Features & Services: Musical services including: arranging, guitar, bass, Midi programming
Comments: Specialize in working with the client, not just providing a facility
Type of Studio: Project
Atomic Productions
2740 Queensview Dr.
Ottawa, ON K2B 8H6
Contact: Dave / Serge Owners
Tel: (613) 820-0999
Email: atomic@cyberus.ca
Audiolab Recording Company
402 Salem Ave. N.
Toronto, ON M6H 3E1
Contact: Chris Hegge, Co-Owner, chegge@audiolab-rec.com; Chris Perry, Co-Owner, cperry@audiolab-rec.com
Tel: (416) 516-5542
Email: info@audiolab.com
Web: www.audiolab-rec.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: A: 24, B: 64
Format: A: ADAT, B: Pro Tools 24 MixPlus
Board Manufacturer: A: Behringer, B: TDM Mixer Yamaha O2R v.2
Mixing ConsoIes : A: Behringer Eurodesk, B: Pro Tools TDM Mixer, Yamaha O2R v.2
Recorders/Tape machine(s): A: 3x ADAT, 2x DAT, B: Pro Tools 24, DAT, CD-R
Outboard Gear: A: Drawmer, Eventide, Moog, Ensoniq, Yamaha, Roland. B: Yamaha, tons of plug ins for Pro Tools including all Waves, Bomb Factory, Mic Modeller, Auto-Tune, MCDSP
Size of Rooms : A: Control: 14’ x 22’, Live: 23’ x 17’, two 4’ x 5’ amp rooms, two 5’ x 7 ‘ Iso booths. B: Control: 14’ x 23’, Live: 12’ x 12’, Live: 5’ x 7’
Special Equipment: Minimoog, Hammond M-3 with Leslie 147 cabinet, Korg, Trinity, Samplecell TDM. Drum kits, guitars, many vintage amps, effects and mics
Amenities: Full kitchen and lounge area. Separate vented smoking area
Location: Dupont & Dufferin
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Skydiggers, Ariel, Carlos Morgan, B2K, mixing for Roberta Michele, Edwin, Bliss
On site Accommodations: The couch
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: A: $24-30/hour B: $40-50/hour
Unique Features & Services: Natural light and skylights. Free on-site parking
Comments: Indie friendly, with versatile rooms. Suitable for live bands, soloists, voice overs, and MIDI based projects
Type of Studio: Audio recording and mixing
August Night Music
5 Kingslea Gardens
Toronto, ON M8Y 2A7
Contact: Denis D’Aoust, Owner/Producer
Tel: (416) 233-0547
Fax: (416) 233-4268
Email: ddanm@idirect.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24 trk
Format: Digital
Board Manufacturer: Soundtracs
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundtracs Solo 24-8-8 90
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Alesis ADAT XT20, Fostex D160
Outboard Gear: Lots
Size of Rooms : 12 ft x 13 ft
Special Equipment: AKG 414, Shure mics, Tannoy & Yorkville monitors, Art & Zoom effects, dbx gates, Rocktron comps, exciters, HUSH II
Location: Suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): “Serious Baby” for Abraham Man; “Different Scenes” for Surface to Sound; Pre-production for Caitlin Hanford album, pre-production for Lawnie Wallace
Pricing Information: $35/h
Unique Features & Services: Demo and full album projects, Knowledgeable staff
Awesome Sound
175 Shaughnessy Blvd.
North York, ON M2J 1K1
Contact: Bob Carter, Owner
Tel: (416) 495-9756
Fax: (416) 495-9756
Email: cbcarter@passport.ca
Web: www.2awesome.com
B Musique Studio
331 Bartlett Ave., Ste. 105
Toronto, ON M6H 3G8
Contact: Bryant Didier, Owner
Tel: (416) 531-2649
Fax: (416) 534-2831
Email: bmusiq@interlog.com
Web: www.bmusique.com
Barnyard Productions
2132 Regional Rd. 81
St. Catharines, ON L2R 6P7
Contact: William Charles Neudorf, Owner
Tel: (905) 562-5146
Fax: (905) 562-3256
Email: neutunes@aol.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig / Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : Peavey
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Fostex E16 1/2”; ADAT
Size of Rooms : 1800 sq. ft.
Amenities: Game room
Location: Rural
Baseline Sound Recording
5 Raleigh St.
Chatham, ON N7M 2M6
Contact: Gary Barnett, Owner/Mgr.
Tel: (519) 351-3181
Fax: (519) 436-0506
Email: gary@baseline.on.ca
Web: www.baseline.on.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie 32 X 8
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Paris Daw; 128 tracks direct to disk recording
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Yamaha, compressors, gates
Size of Rooms : 500 sq. ft.
Special Equipment: Full MIDI gear, Tanoy monitors
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Judy Paling, audio play “ The Pandora Directive”
Pricing Information: $35 / hr
Unique Features & Services: Graphic design, tape duplication, band logo’s, CDR duplication
The Bathouse
Bath, ON
Contact: Ken Friesen, Studio Manager and Chief Engineer; Debbie Hamilton, House Manager; Aaron Holmberg, Assistant Engineer
Tel: (613) 352-5585
Fax: (613) 352-3675
Email: studio@thebathouse.com
Web: www.thebathouse.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Board Manufacturer: API
Mixing ConsoIes : 16x8x24 API with 560 Eq and 24 channels of Uptown System One moving fader automation 12x4 Neve Melbourne with 33129 Eq Neve BCM 10 with 1073 Eq
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer A80 with Dolby SR and gapless punch, Ampex ATR 102 1/2", 2 Track, 24 Tracks of Tascam DA 88 with full remote, Akai DR4 4 Track hard disk, Sony PCM 2500 DAT, Panasonic 3700 DAT, HHB 850 CDR, Yamaha cassette
Outboard Gear: Compression (2 Neve 2254A, Teletronix LA 2A, 2 UREI 1176 Blackface, Tubetech CL1A, API 525, 2 UREI LA 3A, 2 DBX 160, 3 DBX 160X, CCA limiter, Fairchild 663, Altec Green, Crane Song STC 8, EL8 Distressor)Reverbs and Effects (EMT 250, 2 stereo plate reverbs with EMT electronics, Eventide H3000 with sampling, Eventide 3500, AMS 15-80S, Lexicon LXP 1, Eventide 949, Roland SDE 3000, Yamaha SPX 90, Yamaha 1010 DDL, Delta Time Line, Roland Phase Shifter, Roland Space Echo, Sans Amp, 4 Drawmer DS201 gates). Signal Processing (Apogee AD 500 converter, Massenburg 8200 Eq, Ampex 350 & 600 Tube mic Preamps, Avalon VT-737).
Special Equipment: Microphones (Telefunken U47, AKG C24, C12 VR, AKG D12, D112, 2 AKG 414, 3 AKG 451, 2 Neumann FET U47, 2 Neumann U87, 2 Coles 4038, 3 Sennheiser 421, EV PL 20, 2 Altec 201 condensers, Altec salt shaker, Reslo ribbon, Shure SM 57, 58, 81, 87, 91, BSS Direct Boxes, Sony C37A, 2 CAD E100, 2 PZM, 2 Earthworks TC30); Monitors (Tannoy Golds with 2x15", Genelec 1031A, Tannoy PBM 8, Yamaha NS 10, Auratones, 5x12 channel mixers for individual cue mixes, Sony headphones, 2 Biamped floor wedges with QSC power); Instruments Available: (Yamaha C7 Grand Piano, Hammond B3 with Leslie, Cable upright piano, Fender Bassman, Filmosound Amp, Theremin, Wurlitzer electric piano, Moog Taurus pedals, Assorted electric guitars, Mesa Boogie amps, Multitudinous effects pedals, Also Available by Request, Pro Tools 24 Mix/Plus with 2, 888 in/out units and USD SMPTE Module)
Amenities: A full kitchen and numerous catering options are available. The swimming pool, outdoor hot tub, hockey pond, billiards room, house movie and LP collections and neighbouring 18 hole golf course offer plenty to do between takes
Major Projects (Last 12 months): 16 Tons , Amanda Stott, Atlantis Productions, Big Wreck, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Brent McAthey, Blue Rodeo, By Divine Right, Eric Andle, Hayden Montana Sky, Moxy Fruvous, MuchMusic, Night Sun, Robert Farrel, The Angry, Boy Scouts, The Mahones, The Tragically Hip, The Vibewell, Travel Agent
On site Accommodations: Up to 9
Benwa Music - Studio
1257 Lakeshore Rd. E., Ste. 1610
Mississauga, ON L5E 1G3
Contact: Reg Benoit, Engineer; Violet Campbell, Owner
Tel: (905) 274-8874 / (705) 324-4204
Fax: (905) 274-8874 (call first)
Email: regbenoit@sprint.ca
Web: www.ambrec.com
Big Bang Sound Productions Inc.
181 Carlaw Ave., #212
Toronto, ON M4M 2S1
Contact: Barry Gilmore, Owner
Tel: (416) 462-3857
Fax: (416) 462-0174
Email: bag.gil@sympatico.ca
Comments: mostly post production
Black Diamond Recording Studio
402 Huron St.
Toronto, ON M5S 2G6
Contact: Bob Read, Owner / Manager
Tel: (416) 979-1901
Fax: (416) 595-9369
Email: breadis@home.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 28
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie 32.8 (1993)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 2 Tascam DA-88s, Spectral-studio trax XP; dig 12 trk, Tascam DA 30
Outboard Gear: K2000R, EMU-Procussion, Proteus & Protologic, Ensoniq-DA4, Lexicon-PMC 42 delay, Lexicon-PMC 60 reverb, Drawmer stereo exp / comp & much more
Size of Rooms : 14’x12, 10’x6; 4’x4’
Special Equipment: Neumann-U87, Spectral translator; 8-track universal digital transfer unit
Amenities: Kitchen
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Otis Gayle, Clearnet
Pricing Information: Musician’s rate: $40-$50/hour
Unique Features & Services: Video Lock 1/2” & 3/4” machines; full multi-media capability
Blare! Music and Sound Design
102 Adelaide St. E., Ste. 300
Toronto, ON M5A 1N1
Contact: Blair Packham, Owner / Operator
Tel: (416) 363-8363
Fax: (416) 363-2957
Email: blare@total.net
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 8 tape, 8 hard disk
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam DA-88, Macintosh / ProTools
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, TLA
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): CBC Newsworld, TSN, Discovery Channel
Pricing Information: Pricing by project
Unique Features & Services: Music for film & TV; Guitar-oriented sample driven music, contemporary music themes, sympathetic underscore.
Type of Studio: Audio Post for television
Blue Skies Recording Studio
323 Talbot St.
St. Thomas, ON N5P 1B5
Contact: Mark Herr, Owner; Jon Segui, Engineer
Tel: (519) 633-1137
Email: blueskiesrecording@on.aibn.com
Web: www.blueskies.on.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24 trk 1” / 127 tk Microsound
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie 8 bus 32 channel (1995)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam 24 tk 1”; Tascam BA30 Mark 2 DAT Machine
Outboard Gear: Finalizer, compressor unit, Yamaha 01V 20channel automated mixing console
Size of Rooms : (1) 20 ft by 20 ft at least; 10 x 10 drum room; vocal booth
Special Equipment: Audio Technica vocal mics; wide variety of mics
Amenities: Lounge area in control room
Location: Downtown
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Pricing Information: $40 / hr 10 hrs for $35 / hr
Unique Features & Services: Cassette duplication done on site, graphic arts done on site, wide variety of pre-recorded music available, in-house musicians available. CD duplication/burning service
Type of Studio: Audio recording, mixing and mastering
Blue Turtle Sound
14 Colonnade Rd. N., Suite 180
Nepean, ON K2E 7M6
Contact: Andrew Huggett, Manager, Audio Services, ext. 261; Ken Stewart, Video Services, Arts & Graphics Services
Tel: (613) 723-3316
Fax: (613) 723-8583
Web: www.gapc.com
Bolab Audio Production
5078 Main St.
Fournier, ON K0B 1G0
Contact: Bobby Lalonde, Producer; Joy Young, Office Manager
Tel: (613) 524-2838
Fax: (613) 524-3315
Email: bolab@sympatico.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: Tascam/Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : M-3700 automated02R digital
Recorders/Tape machine(s): SV 3800 DAT; DA 30 DAT; Studer B-77 1/4
Outboard Gear: Focusrite; Drawmer; Joemeek; Lexicon
Size of Rooms : 14’x20’; 12’x20; & 2 isolation booths
Special Equipment: mics: Neumann tube M-149, V-87, TLM 170, KM 184, Earthworks TC-40
Amenities: Kitchen; restaurant; bank
Location: Quiet location between Ottawa & Montreal
: Yes
On site Accommodations: Yes
Pricing Information: upon request
Unique Features & Services: In-house producer/arrangerIn-house publishing companyEasy network access with Nashville musicians and key people
Type of Studio: Bobby Lalonde
Brock Sound Productions
576 Manning Ave
Toronto, ON M6G 2V9
Contact: Brock Fricker, Audio Engineer/Producer, Music Composer/Arranger, Video Producer/Director/Editor, (416) 534-7565; Stephen York, Music Engineer
Tel: (416) 534-7464
Fax: (416) 535-4477
Email: BSP@interlog.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16
Format: Ana 2” with Dolby SR, and digital 8 track (Media 100)
Board Manufacturer: Trident
Mixing ConsoIes : Trimix
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer 16-track, Sony 2 trk, DAT 2 trk, Betacam SP and mini DV Video.
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Roland, Yamaha DDL / Reverb / FX, Aphex exciter / compressor / limiter, Vitalizer, BBE Exciter
Size of Rooms : 12’ x 14’
Special Equipment: Media 100 video edit suite, large MIDI system, 5 machine Soundmaster tapelock for post audio Betacam SP, 1” & 3/4” videolock, computerized mixdown
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Mendelson Joe album; post-audio and original music for numerous corporate and TV productions
Pricing Information: Audio & Video: Brock, $100 / hour; Music Demos: Johann $50 / hour
Unique Features & Services: warm FAT analogue sound, computerized mixdown
Comments: New 500 sq. ft. video production studio (645 Manning Ave.)
Type of Studio: Audio and Video Post Production
Candy Sound
179 John St., Suite 202
Toronto, ON M5T 1X4
Contact: Michael Zweig, Owner
Tel: (416) 596-8830
Fax: (416) 977-2529
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Julian Austin,
CBC Sound - Studio 211
250 Front St. W. RM 1B109
Toronto, ON M5V 3G5
Contact: Mike Carroll, Technical Director; Lorraine Kidd, Ass’t GM; Tom Shipton, General Manager
Tel: (416) 205-5550
Fax: (416) 205-5551
Email: cbc_sound@toronto.cbc.ca
Number of Studios: Several
Number of Tracks: 48 dig, 24 ana
Format: DASH, 2” analog
Board Manufacturer: AMS Neve
Mixing ConsoIes : Capricorn 96 input fully automated digital (64 assignable signal paths)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony 3348, Studer A800 MkIV 24 tk Tascam DA88/38, Sony 7030, Panasonic 3900, Studer A810/820CtkTC, Yamaha C300, etc.
Outboard Gear: AKG, BSS, dbx, Drawmer, EMT, Eventide, Focusrite, Lexicon, Neve Prism, Orban, TC Electronic, Sony, UREI, Yamaha etc.
Size of Rooms : Studio 210 (465 sq. ft.); Studio 211 (ctl. rm. 833 sq. ft., st. fl. 1396 sq. ft. , iso #1 450 sq. ft., iso #2 280 sq. ft., iso #3 300 sq.ft.)
Special Equipment: Vintage mics, tube pre-amps and compressors, digital processors, 1/2” analog mastering, 24 bit digital mastering, 9’ Steinway Concert Grand, Hammond B3
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Great Big Sea Play
On site Accommodations: no
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Pricing Information: Upon request
Unique Features & Services: Fully automated console with complete digital signal chain; selectable output- 16, 18, 20, 22 & 24 bit; full digital in/out porting to signal processing units
Type of Studio: audio recording and mobile studio
Cedar Valley Studios Inc.
16549 McCowan Rd.
Cedar Valley, ON L0G 1E0
Tel: (905) 473-5782
Email: barry.mcvicker@sympatico.ca
Cedartree Studio
300 Trillium Dr., Ste. 9
Kitchener, ON N2E 2K6
Contact: Doug Biggs, Vice President
Tel: (519) 748 1115
Fax: (519) 748 2264
Email: dbiggs@sentex.net
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 48
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: Soundcraft
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft Producer Series
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony 2”, ADAT
Outboard Gear: ProTools, Lexicon 480L, Avalon
Pricing Information: $75/hour; $575/10-hour session
Type of Studio: Hutt-Biggs Productions Inc.
Chalet Studio
R.R. #4 Claremont, 2195 Uxbridge Pickering Town Line
Pickering, ON L1Y 1A1
Contact: Joanne reception; David Chester, Owner, Studio Manager
Tel: (905) 649-1360
Fax: (905) 649-2951
Email: studio@chalet.com
Web: www.chalet.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Sony
Mixing ConsoIes : Sony MXP 3036
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony Apr 24-track; Alesis Adat
Outboard Gear: Focusrite ISA 85110 EQ, LA4, TL Audio Tube Tech, dbx, Lexicon, Daking, A P I
Size of Rooms : Control: 15’x32’; studio: 20’x30’x18’
Amenities: Pool table; piano; big-screen satellite TV; maid &chef service available; oudoor pool, hot tub and sauna
Location: 45 min. NE of Toronto
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Chantal Kreviazuk, Staggered Crossing and Toronto Tabla Ensemble
On site Accommodations: 10 private bedrooms with bathrooms
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: $80 / hour
Unique Features & Services: Completely private on 40 scenic acres
Type of Studio: Audio recording for tracking
Chemical Sound
81 Portland St.
Toronto, ON M5V 2M9
Contact: James Heidebrecht, ; Rudy Remple,
Tel: (416) 971-9635
Fax: (416) 971-8465
Email: analog@interlog.com
Web: www.chemicalsound.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24 tracks analog, 16 tracks Adat
Format: Analog / Digital
Board Manufacturer: API
Mixing ConsoIes : Vintage API
Recorders/Tape machine(s): MCI, Studer, Adat, HHB CDR
Outboard Gear: Great compressors and great microphones
Size of Rooms : 600 sq. ft.
Special Equipment: Tons of cool gear
Amenities: Close to restaurants, clubs, tape suppliers, everything you need
Location: Downtown (King / Bathurst)
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Sloan “Between the Bridges", Cowboy Junkies “Rarities, B-Sides and Slow Sad Waltzes”, Tricky Woo "Sometimes I Cry", The Flashing Lights "Where The Change Is". Upcoming releases from Godspeed U BLack Emperor, The Weakerthans, Ron Hawkins & The Rusty Nails, Blurtonia, John Southworth, etc.
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: Upon Request
Unique Features & Services: Wood burning stove, Iso booth, ammp boxes
Type of Studio: Full album recording
Cherry Beach Sound
33 Villiers St.
Toronto, ON M5A 1A9
Contact: Carman Guerrieri, President ; Rob Natale, Vice President; Lance Anderson, Producer; Ken Greer, Producer/Engineer; Dale Penner, Producer/Engineer; Daniel Holmes, Producer / Mastering Engineer; David Beckford, Mastering Engineer; Inaam Haq, Mastering Engineer
Tel: (416) 461-4224
Fax: (416) 461-4607
Email: cbeach@interlog.com
Web: www.cherrybeachsound.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 24 Ana; 16 DAT + 64 trk Pro Tools
Format: Dig / Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : Sony MXP 3036, Yamaha O3D
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer A827 24 -track 2"; ADAT; Studer A810 2-track 1/4" w/TC; ProTools 24 mix plus
Outboard Gear: Manley, Lexicon 480L, Neve 1073's, API, SSL, Drawmer, Eventide, EMT, Urei and more.
Size of Rooms : Main control: 20’ x 20’, Live floor: 22’ x 45’, Iso 15’ x 18’
Special Equipment: Yamaha C7 grand piano, Hammond CV w/ leslie, Soundmaster sync.
Amenities: Cafe; pool table; hot tub; pinball
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Leahy, Kim Stockwood, Rascalz, The Prima Donnas, Heat, Atomic, Carmen Traub, Karina Long, 2B3, Kelly Vohnn, A&E Biography, Outdoor Life Network.
On site Accommodations: Yes
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Pricing Information: On request
Unique Features & Services: Main control room designed by Martin Pilchner with floating walls and floors, digital mastering and editing, sound restoration, Avid 9000 video post production, in-houses composer, producer, arranger
Type of Studio: Audio recording, mixing, and mastering
Clare Burt Recording Ltd.
211 Yonge St., 3rd floor
Toronto, ON M5B 1M4
Tel: (416) 363-4421
Fax: (416) 363-4423
Cradle to Rave Music / Wellcraft Music / Howie House of Music
996 Ridgemount Blvd
Oshawa, ON L1K 2K6
Contact: Jim Hopson, Owner
Tel: (905) 725-2630
Fax: (905) 725-2630
Email: wellcraftmusic@aol.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 48
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie 32 x 8 Ultra-Mix Automation (1997)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Alesis M-20, Mackie HDR 24 Trk Hard Drive
Outboard Gear: Alesis; TL Audio; dbx; ART; Tascam; Yamaha; Tube pre’s & compressors, Mics Neumann, Grove Tube, Rhode Classic II
Size of Rooms : 1400 sq feet (studio)
Special Equipment: CDR equipment, Pearl Drum Kit, Marshall & Fender Amps
Amenities: Kitchenette
Location: Suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Thomas Wade; Amanda Lee; Amy Sky; Michael Burgess; Good Brothers; Bobby Curtola
On site Accommodations: Arrangements with motels
Rehearsal Space: Limited
Pricing Information: $60/ hr $500/ day
Unique Features & Services: Demos and masters; cassette duplication on site
Crunch Recording Group Inc.
157 Princess St., 3rd Fl.
Toronto, ON M5A 4M4
Contact: Joseph Serafini, Owner, joe@crunch-recording.com
Tel: (416) 214-2666
Fax: (416) 214-9912
Email: joe@crunch-recording.com
Web: www.crunch-recording.com
Cue Sound Productions
317 Adelaide St.
London, ON N5Z 3L3
Contact: Rheal Cusson, Owner, (519) 439-0824; Jason Hakin,
Tel: (519) 649-0081 or (877) 774-2546
Email: jhakin@hakinguitars.on.ca
Web: www.hakinguitars.on.ca
Number of Studios: One
Number of Tracks: 8 tracks
Format: Analog to digital CD
Board Manufacturer: Fostex
Mixing ConsoIes : Fostex 812
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam 38
Outboard Gear: Roland SRV 2000 (reverb), Art Multi-effects processor
Size of Rooms : Session room: 24’ x 11’, console room 9’ x 9’
Amenities: Comfortable, relaxed atmosphere
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Grand opening Jan 1, 2000
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: By referral
Pricing Information: Available on request
Unique Features & Services: Affordable and quality CD demos for cash strapped bands, live recording available
Type of Studio: Audio recording and digital mastering
D.A.V.E. Audio
49 Ontario St.
Toronto, ON M5A 2V1
Contact: Peter Mann, Dir. of Production; Kate McColeman, Scheduling-Commercial, Album; James Porteous, Mgr. Post Audio
Tel: (416) 364-8512
Fax: (416) 364-1585
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: Quad 8
Mixing ConsoIes : Quad 8 Ventura
Recorders/Tape machine(s): MCI Sony JH 24 2”, Adat
Outboard Gear: Includes TC Electronics, Lexicon, Roland
Size of Rooms : Control: 19’ x 21’; Studio: 24’ x 30’
Special Equipment: Pro Tools, Synclav, Dawn, Sceneria, also digital links to studios worldwide, multiformat layback, film & video transfer dept.
Amenities: 24 hour food service, parking, security and maintenance
Location: East end. Close to highway
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Gandharvas. Commercial album, film, television and audio production
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: $70/hour
Unique Features & Services: Producers, soundlighters
Type of Studio: Audio recording
DansanMan Studios
496 Adelaide St. N.
London, ON N6B 3J2
Tel: (519) 673-4631
Fax: (519) 673-6664
Email: dansanman@yahoo.com
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 24 Bit MOTU Hard Disk + ADAT
Outboard Gear: AMEK 9098 pre-amps, comps, lexicon fx
Size of Rooms : 15' x 20 ', 12' x 12', 9' x 9'
Special Equipment: 2 x Neuman UM57 tube mics
Amenities: kitchen, lounge & complete bath facilities
Location: downtown London Ontario
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Yaqui Mystic, D-Red, Boozehounds, Definitive, Okayzions, Effam
On site Accommodations: Available
Rehearsal Space: none
Pricing Information: from $40/ hr, $320 per day
Unique Features & Services: great package rates for demos and albums including manufacturing
Comments: great staff and comfortable environment
Type of Studio: Professional Project Studio
DB Audio
181 Carlaw Ave., Ste. 225
Toronto, ON M4M 2S1
Contact: David Boire, Owner / Head Engineer
Tel: (416) 778-0055
Fax: (416) 778-7970
Number of Studios: 1 Audio Post
Number of Tracks: 16
Format: Dig (ProTools)
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie 1604
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Panasonic SV3800
Outboard Gear: Focusrite Green III
Size of Rooms : 600 sq. ft.
Special Equipment: Neumann mics
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Mainly radio advertising done
Pricing Information: $100 per hr.
Deluxe Laboratories
424 Adelaide St. E.
Toronto, ON M5A 1N4
Contact: Stan Ford, VP Sales; Margy Krafchik, Office Mgr; Anne Reynolds, Operations Mgr
Tel: (416) 364-4321
Fax: (416) 364-1310
Number of Studios: 1, Audio post facility, video transfers
Deschamps Recording Studios Ltd.
314 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, ON M5T 1G5
Contact: John de Nottbeck, Manager; Claude Deschamps, Owner; Glenn Specht, Tech. Dir.
Tel: (416) 977-5050
Fax: (416) 977-6945
Number of Studios: 4 record / mix rooms, 1 mix theatre
Number of Tracks: 56 inputs, 48 outputs, 24 track audiofiles
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: AMS, Neotek, Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : AMS Neve Logic 2, Logic 3, Neotek Elite, Yamaha O2R
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer, AMS Audiofiles, ProTools
Outboard Gear: Too many to mention
Special Equipment: ISDN Phone Patch; Format conversion
Location: Downtown Toronto
Major Projects (Last 12 months): A&E Biography, Disney Cartoons, commercials
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: On request
Unique Features & Services: Digital Surround Sound mixing theatre
Type of Studio: Audio Post
Distortion Studios Inc.
58 Antares Dr., Unit 1A
Nepean, ON K2E 7W6
Contact: Eric Willison, General Manager
Tel: (613) 226-3177
Fax: (613) 226-1053
Email: info@distortionstudios.com
Web: www.distortionstudios.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 24 analog, 24+ digital
Format: 2" analog, 20-bit digital Adat
Board Manufacturer: Mitsubishi, Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Mitsubishi Superstar 32-bus Otari moving fader automation, Mackie D8B digital 8-bus
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony APR-24 2", Alesis Adat 20 bit
Outboard Gear: SSL, GML, Lexicon 480L, AMS, Manley, Eventide, Drawmer, dbx, TLA, Sony, LA Audio, etc.
Size of Rooms : 50' x 40', 60' x 30'
Special Equipment: Ampex ATR-800, extensive mic selection
Amenities: Kitchen, lounge, 4 fully equipped rehearsal rooms
Location: Suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Tammy RayBould, Garrity, Hydrofoil, Sue Foley, Punchbuggy, Ritual, Endensa, Thermocline
On site Accommodations: Accommodation can be arranged
Rehearsal Space: 4 rooms, each 40' x 30'
Pricing Information: $80 /hour to $45 /hour (including engineer), block rate specials
Unique Features & Services: Eastern Ontario's premier music recording facility
Comments: See web site for full details on rates, services and clients
Type of Studio: Music recording
E.M.A.C. Recording Studios
432 Rectory St.
London, ON N5W 3W4
Contact: Robert Nation, Manager; Joe Vaughan, Operations Manager
Tel: (519) 667-3622
Fax: (519) 667-4810
Email: emac@emacstudios.com
Web: www.emacstudios.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 24+
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Sony
Mixing ConsoIes : Sony MXP3000 w/Sony ADS3000 Automation
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony; Ampex; MCI; Studer; Panasonic.
Outboard Gear: Detailed equipment list available on web site
Size of Rooms : Studio 1: 40 x 35; Studio 2: 25 x 11
Special Equipment: Spectral digital audio workstation, Phone patch
Amenities: Kitchen, lounge
Location: Downtown
On site Accommodations: Available upon request
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: On Request
Unique Features & Services: 20 years in business; full production audio and audio for video; CD mastering
Comments: See Web Site
Type of Studio: RFZ control room
Echo Digital Recording Studio
2470 Lambton St.
Windsor, ON N9E 4E5
Tel: (519) 969-9776 or (877) 280-7528
Email: sil@echostudio.net
Web: www.echostudio.net
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24+ midi
Format: Digital
Board Manufacturer: Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : O2R - V2
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ADAT-xt20, ADAT- XT, Tascam DAT, Yamaha CD burner
Outboard Gear: T.C. Electronics, Lexicon, Digitech, Roland and more
Special Equipment: Cakewalk Pro 9, assorted sound modules
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: $55/hr, block rates and contract pricing on request
Unique Features & Services: Recording and editing, Mixing and sequencing, Mastering
Comments: Mixing projects are done in house and mastered offsite at The Digital Sunspot
EMAC
432 Rectory St.
London, ON N5W 3W4
Contact: Dan Brodbeck, Owner / Producer / Engineer; Rob Nation, Owner / Engineer; Joe Vaughn, Engineer / Owner
Tel: (519) 667-3622
Fax: (519) 667-4810
Email: emac@emacstudios.com
Web: www.emacstudios.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: 24 Ana / 16 ADAT / ProTools
Mixing ConsoIes : Quad Eight Ventura 1978 Discrete!
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 2” Sony / MCI JH24; 2X ADAT; ProTools
Outboard Gear: dbx; TubeTronix; Roland; Drawmer; Digitech; Yamaha; Symetrix; t.c. electonic
Size of Rooms : 23 x 35
Special Equipment: Neumann, AKG, Shure, Sennheiser mics
Amenities: Kitchen, lounge, TV, VCR, Video Games
Location: Industrial
Pricing Information: $70 / hr 10AM - 10PM; $50 / hr 10PM - 8AM
Unique Features & Services: In house producers / songwriters / artist development
Emmanuel Recording Studios
38 Thornmount Dr., Ste. 22
Toronto, ON M1B 5P2
Contact: Carmon Barry, Owner
Tel: (416) 283-7477
Fax: (416) 283-2037
Email: mail@emmanuelstudios.com
Web: www.emmanuelstudios.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 24, 32, 16
Format: Dig/Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : (2) Amek BIG 1996
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 32 trk DA - 88; 24 trk Otari; 16 trk ADAT
Outboard Gear: Neve, Roland, Yamaha, Focusrite
Size of Rooms : Studio A: 5 isolation areas
Special Equipment: ProTools; Prismatica digital editing
Location: Suburbs
Pricing Information: Upon request
Escarpment Sound Studio
R.R. #3
Acton, ON L7J 2L9
Contact: Brian Hewson, Owner / Manager, Brian@escarpmentsound.com
Tel: (519) 856-1297
Email: studio@escarpmentsound.com
Web: www.escarpmentsound.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24 Ana/ 24 Dig
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Peavey
Mixing ConsoIes : D&R Avalon w/ mute & channel automation, 50 channels & 32 bus
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Fostex G24S 1" Analog 24 trk, ADAT XT, Fostex RD-8 ADAT, Alesis ADAT, Panasonic 3700 Dat.
Outboard Gear: TL Audio CP3, Lexiconpcm 70, ART Tube compressor, ENSONIQDP/4+, Antares ATR-1, DBX
Size of Rooms : 800 sq. ft., 400 sq. ft.
Special Equipment: Media Form 5400 CD Duplicator & Printing system
Amenities: Lounge; pool table
Location: Rural, North West Toronto
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Laura Bird, Edgar Thatcher, Trevor Tasker
On site Accommodations: Yes
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: $50 - $60 / hr
Unique Features & Services: CD& Demo Production, Tracking, Automated Mixing, Hard Disc recording, CD & Cassette Duplication
Comments: 48 trk studio located in a century-old stone barn on 23 private acres
Type of Studio: Audio recording
Exodus Studio Productions
PO Box 21039, 6677 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle
Mississauga, ON L5N 6A2
Tel: (905) 824-8382
Fax: (905) 824-1442
Email: exodus@pathcom.com
Fada Sound
Unit 8K, 96 Gerrard St. E
Toronto, ON M5B 1G7
Contact: Chad Calverly, President
Tel: (416) 204-6707
Fax: (416) 351-0890
Email: chadcal@yesic.com
Fierce Music Group
705 King St. W #1715
Toronto, ON M5V 2W8
Contact: Derek Brin, Executive Producer
Tel: (416) 860-9797
Fax: (416) 955-9197
Email: fierce@io.org
Web: www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Location/2540/
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 64 (Protools Mix Plus) / 24 DA88 / 24 Protools 001
Format: Digital
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie 32 x 8
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Protools, DA88, Logic Audio and Cubase VST
Outboard Gear: Apogee AD8000 (8 channels) and PSX 100 (stereo), Finalizer & M2000, Anthony Dimaria Labs stereo tube comp., Lexicon PCM 91 & 70, LXP 1 & 5 and more plus 10 other stereo components
Size of Rooms : 16’ x 12’
Special Equipment: MPC 3000, MPC 2000XL, Neumann M149 Tube mic, John Hardy Mic Pre
Amenities: Kitchen; Sony Playstation
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Programming songs for Diane Warren (Innosense, Mandi Moore) & Guy Roche (Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Price, Innosense), Kristine W, Robyn (RCA), The Ojays
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: Call for flat rate pricing
Unique Features & Services: Record prodution & remixes
Type of Studio: Audio recording and mixing
Glenn Gould Studio
250 Front St. W. Rm 1B109
Toronto, ON M5V 3G5
Contact: Mike Carroll, Technical Director; Tom Shipton, General Manager
Tel: (416) 205-5000 or (416) 205-5550
Fax: (416) 205-5551
Email: ggould@toronto.cbc.ca
Web: www.glenngouldstudio.bc.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 48+
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: Unknown
Mixing ConsoIes : NEVE “VR Legend”
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony 3348; Studer A800 Mk IV 24 tk; Tascam DA88/38; Sony 7030; Panasonic 3900; Studer A810CtkTC; Yamaha C300
Outboard Gear: Alesis; DBX; Drawmer; Lexicon; Neve Prism; T.C. Electronic; UREI; Yamaha
Size of Rooms : 5400 sq. ft. concert hall with a 1.5 sec. RT60; main room: 60’ x 90’ x 35’
Special Equipment: Vintage mics; tube pre-amps and compressors; digital processors; 1/2” analog mastering; 24 bit digital mastering; Hammond B3
Location: Downtown
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Pricing Information: On request
Unique Features & Services: One of the most unique recording facilities in North America; surface constructed of oak, maple and plaster; SoundMaster video lock / synchronization
Goblin-Cross Records
79 Degrassi St. 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M4M 2K5
Contact: Ross Goodfellow,
Tel: (416) 399-6348
Fax: (416) 778-4806
Email: goblin@goblin-cross.com
Web: www.goblin-cross.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 16/16
Format: Hard disc digital
Board Manufacturer: Tascam
Mixing ConsoIes : M-2600
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Fostex D-80 (x2), Panasonic SV-3800, Tascam 202MKIII
Outboard Gear: ART CS2 compression, MDC 2001 Dynamics control, Digitech Studio-Quad, BOSS GX-700, Alesis M-EQ 230, Studio 12R, ROLLs RA-62, Opcode 8SE, ART Multiverb II
Size of Rooms : 12'x14'
Special Equipment: AKG SolidTube, Drums, KORG X5D, Roland PAD-80, SC-55's (x2)
Amenities: Close to Queen Street restaurants and shops
Location: Queen & Broadview area
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Tamarra James (folk/rock), Groove Bubble (jazz), Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra, Etobicoke Chamber Strings, Hart-House Symphony (classical)
On site Accommodations: no
Rehearsal Space: no
Pricing Information: $45/hr in house, $600/day +travel for mobile unit; packages avail. (call with proj. info. for quotation)
Unique Features & Services: All digital multitrack recording, mastering, CDR production, arranging, original composition, consulting
Comments: All musical styles given equally high attention; Comfortable family-like work environment.
Type of Studio: Pre-production/production studio w/ independent label
Gotham Recordings / Macedo Entertainment
10 Martha-Eaton Way, Ste. 1909
Toronto, ON M6M 5B3
Contact: James Macedo, Owner
Tel: (416) 599-7940
Fax: (416) 247-3695
Email: gothamrecordings@hotmail.com
Web: http://listen.to/gothamrecordings
Grant Avenue Studio
38 Grant Ave
Hamilton, ON L8N 2X5
Contact: Bob Doidge, Owner; Paul Riemens, Manager
Tel: (905) 522-5227
Fax: (905) 522-5227
Email: info@grantavestudio.com
Web: www.grantavestudio.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: MCI 500
Mixing ConsoIes : MCI 500-C modified
Recorders/Tape machine(s): MCI JH 24 multi track; (3) MCI JH110 halftrack 1/4” recorders; (1) MCI JH110 halftrack 1/2” recorder; (2) Sony 1000 DAT (Apogee filters); (3) 24 track Adat; 16 channel Protools hard drive
Outboard Gear: EMT 250 digital; EMT 240 Gold Foil; Yamaha Rev 7; AMS DDL 3 2; Lexicon Primetime; Korg S DD 3000; Eventide Harmonizer H 910; 4 LA2A; Drawmer 1960 tube
Size of Rooms : Unknown
Special Equipment: (4) LA2A tube compressors
Amenities: Kitchen; lounge
Location: Downtown East
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Gordon Lightfoot; Brooks Williams; Ani DeFranco; Bruce Cockburn; Killjoys
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: $80/hour; $800 / day lockout
Unique Features & Services: 7’ Yamaha Grand; Telefunken U47; M49 Telefunken; ELA M251 Mic; 1 U67 Telefunken; 2 Neumann U87; 3 Neumann KM 86; 8 Neumann KM 84; AKG; Sennheiser; assortment of vintage instruments & amps; Electrovoice
Type of Studio: Audio recording and mastering
Grapevine Recording Studio
3 Aldridge Cres.
Cambridge, ON N1P 1A5
Contact: James Anthony,
Tel: (519) 624-4363
Email: james.anthony@sympatico.ca
Web: www.rolandmusicalinstruments.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 8
Format: Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : 2408 Tascam w / tube preamps D.I.S. & compressors
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam 80 - 8
Outboard Gear: Mainly tube & vintage gear; full collection of vintage amps & guitars
Size of Rooms : 700 sq ft
Special Equipment: Tweeds; Blackfaces; Vox amps; Tube Mixers; Ludwig Kit; Premiere kit
Location: South Galt; 35 min from mississauga
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Documentaries for Vision TV; Bluenotes Jean Commercial
Pricing Information: $30 / hour or packages
Unique Features & Services: Arranges, plays & produces songwriter demos at low rates; small bands into blues, R & B, country; children’s albums
Comments: Specializing in acoustic and demos
Great Big Music
483 Eastern Ave.
Toronto, ON M4M 1C2
Contact: Carl Lennox, Producer; Brad Nelson, Head Engineer; Tracey Smith, Production Coordinator; Tom Thorney, Producer; Tim Thorney, Producer; Brian Walters, 2nd Engineer
Tel: (416) 461-3915
Fax: (416) 461-4405
Email: greatbigmusic@home.com
Web: www.greatbigmusic.com
Number of Studios: 3
Number of Tracks: 64
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Solid State Logic
Mixing ConsoIes : Solid State Logic: SL 4000 G+, 40 inputs with automation
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ProTools 4, 24 track DA88, Studer A80 MKIV 24 tk 2”, RADAR II 24 bit
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Evintide, Tubetronix, Pultec, Summit, API pre amps & EQ’s
Special Equipment: More than 20 unique vintage guitars and amplifiers, mandolins, basses, grand piano, 5 piece drum kit, Hammond B3, Leslie cabinet, Rhodes
Amenities: Kitchen, lounge, shower, deck with barbecue, office facilities, dubbing room, Internet access
Location: Downtown Toronto
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Tribal Stomp, Cassandra Vasik, Headstones, Ironic Twist, Peep Show, Sara Sleen, Tory Cassis, Pigweed
Pricing Information: On Request
Unique Features & Services: In house professional session musicians available.
Hallamusic Recording Studios
102 Peter St., #2
Toronto, ON M5V 2G8
Contact: Patrick Cameron, Manager ; Nick Holmes, Engineer; Peter Hudson, Owner
Tel: (416) 599-1846
Fax: (416) 599-8976
Email: pcameron@interlog.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig/Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : Audiotronics 501 (24 input automated) D&R Marilon 32x24
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam ATR 80 24 Track 2”, Tascam ATR 60 1/4”, Panasonic DAT, ADAT, Fostex/Alesis
Outboard Gear: Drawmer, Valley People, Orange County, Audiocan, Innovonics, Iarge selection of instruments, microphones, outboard gear
Size of Rooms : 1200 sq. ft., 300 sq. ft.
Special Equipment: Pro Tools, CUBase VST, SAW
Amenities: Kitchen
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Race, Trigger Happy, Skanksters, Bloody Chiclets, Monster Voodoo Machine, Shallow, Danko Jones
Pricing Information: $60/hour, $500/day, $1300 / 3 days
Harmelod Sound
396 Balkan Rd.
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 2P1
Contact: Anton Streiss, Owner/Manager
Tel: (905) 884-8857
Fax: (905) 884-8857
Email: harmelso@idirect.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16; 24; 16
Format: Dig/Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : 56 input CAD Maxcon Series II
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam MS16; Tascam ATR - 80; PC; Samplitude Editing software; Cubase VST24; 16 trk 1” analog; 24 trk 2 “ analog
Outboard Gear: (2) Manley tube Preamps; mic pre/ssl mic pre/EQ; gates and compressors; Focusrite; Lexicon effects; Evantide; Yamaha; Klarktechnic; AKG mics
Special Equipment: SSL, Focusrite, Manley tube pre-amps, Yamaha, Drawmer, Lexicon, Eventide, Neumann, AKG,RCA, Sennheiser, AKG ribbon mic; Kurzweil sampler; Korg & Roland modules; Emu
Amenities: kitchen, fridge
Location: rural
: Anton Streiss
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Tanya Mass; Claymen, Atomic Groove, Dan Z, Antomiks
On site Accommodations: No
Pricing Information: 16-track analog-$40/hour; 24 track analog-$60/hour; 16 track digital- $50/hour
Unique Features & Services: Analog and digital recording, full MIDI setup. Harmelod Sound also rents special equipment to other studios, producers, engineers.
The Helm
160 Erb St.
Waterloo, ON N2J 1M4
Contact: Gary Mundell, Owner / Producer
Tel: (519) 746-1515
Email: helm@golden.net
Web: www.helmgolden.net/~helm
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 48
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Neve
Mixing ConsoIes : Neve 8078, Custom API Valley
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Ampex 24 Track 2”; CD - R
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Summit, TC Electronics, Eventide, Alesis, Bowen, Victor
Special Equipment: Sonic Solutions Mastering, Samplitude Mastering for PC
Amenities: Kitchenette, Lounge
Location: Downtown
On site Accommodations: Accommodations for 4 people
Pricing Information: $400 per day, $1,800 per week, $7,200 per month
Unique Features & Services: Full mastering facility, vintage equipment, discreet electronics.
Higro Studio Productions
4569 Sheppard Ave. E. #208
Toronto, ON M1V 1V3
Contact: Eben Amoako,
Tel: (416) 293-4614
Fax: (416) 293-4614
Email: eamoako@sprint.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 8 + 16 digital
Format: Anolog / Digital
Board Manufacturer: Tascam
Mixing ConsoIes : Tascam
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam
Outboard Gear: Yamaha
Size of Rooms : 10' x 18'
Special Equipment: CDR, CD duplicator, cassette recorder
Major Projects (Last 12 months): R&B, Dance, Reggae, Gospel, Hip-hop
On site Accommodations: No
Pricing Information: $30 /hour, or $220 for 10 hour block
Unique Features & Services: CD recording, duplication, transfers
Type of Studio: Recording studio, training studio and duplication centre
Hoffert Communications Studio
116 Regina Ave.
Toronto, ON M6A 1R7
Contact: James Rohr, Manager
Tel: (416) 781-4191
Fax: (416) 787-2202
Email: hoffcom@home.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Soundcraft
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft Delta 8
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam DA 88’s
Outboard Gear: Full MIDI setup, Hardy Mic Pre Amp, TC Electronics Finalizer.
Size of Rooms : 900 sq.ft.
Special Equipment: Grand Piano, Neumann stereo mics, Large selection of guitars.
Location: downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): New Music (City TV), Classical recordings, TV, Film and radio commercials.
Pricing Information: Phone for information.
Iguana Recording
4041 Chesswood Dr.
Toronto, ON M3J 2R8
Contact: Alfio Annibalini, Engineer; Daryn Barry, Studio Mgr.; Vic Branco, Owner
Tel: (416) 633-9830
Fax: (416) 633-1689
Email: studio@iguanarecording.com
Web: www.iguanarecording.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24 analog, 24 DASH digital, 32 Pro Tools digital
Format: Digital and Analog
Board Manufacturer: SSL
Mixing ConsoIes : SSL 4082 G with Total Recall
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer A80 24 Track, Sony 3324 digital, 32 tracks Pro Tools 24-bit, Ampex ATR 102 half inch with Flux Magnetics heads
Outboard Gear: 2 Neve 1073, 4 API, 2 Focusrite ISA 110, Tube-Tech stereo Comp., 1176’s, LA-4, Joe Meek, DBX 160’s, 1960, TC Electronics Finalizer, Lexicon PCM 81, PCM 41, PCM 60
Size of Rooms : Control: 21’ x 17’, Studio: 21’ x 16’ Iso A: 12’ x 8’, Iso B: 13’ x 10’
Special Equipment: Neve, Focusrite, API, Tube-Tech mic preamps and eqs, Fairchild, Urei, Manley, DBX, Joe Meek, SSL compressors, Ampex ATR 102 1/2" with Flux Magnetics heads
Amenities: Shower facilities
Location: 401 & Allen Rd.
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Kardinall Offishall, Ruff Ryders, DMX, Geronimo, Baby Blue, Nelly Furtado, Saukrates, King Cobb Steelie, B2Krazy
On site Accommodations: Yes
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Pricing Information: please call
Unique Features & Services: 42-input automated vintage Neve, Studer, large control room optifile automation. Hitzone offers a world class facility where there is no intimidation, no mall-like environment or constant outside interruptions.
Comments: Canada's largest SSL console. Beautiful aesthetics. Very private. Toronto's premier mixing facility.
Inception Sound Studio
3876 Chesswood Dr.
Toronto, ON M3J 2W6
Contact: Michael Haas, Engineer; Chad Irschick, Engineer / Producer; Jacques Poirier, Owner; Mike Roper, Owner / Engineer
Tel: (416) 630-7150
Fax: (416) 630-7157
Email: incept@the-wire.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 24 / 48
Format: Ana/Dig
Board Manufacturer: MCI
Mixing ConsoIes : MCI modified 500
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer, MCI, Radar II
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, JML, Focusright, Manley, TC Electronics, Tubetech
Size of Rooms : Medium
Special Equipment: 9’ Steinway, vintage mics with Steven Paul capsules, various acoustic instruments including Hammond and Wurlitzer, Rhodes
Amenities: Lounges
Location: North York
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Susan Aglukark (EMI), The Rankin Family “Collection” - EMI, Natalie MacMaster “No Boundries” - Warner • Bruce Guthro “Of Your Son” (EMI)
On site Accommodations: No, can be arranged
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: Upon request
Type of Studio: Audio recording and mixing, audio post
INDEBASEMENT Records & Audio Productions
Windsor, ON N9E 3B8
Contact: Jimmy Graham, Producer / Engineer / Remixer
Tel: (519) 966-2150
Fax: (519) 966-2150
Email: indebsmt@wincom.net
Web: www.geocities.com/indebsmt/
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 48
Format: Digital / Analogue
Board Manufacturer: Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : (Virtual automated console) - Digital Performer 2.7, Yamaha, Mackie
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam, Alesis
Outboard Gear: DBX Eq's, BBE Enhancer, ART Mastering Unit, Rocktron noise reduction. Most signal processing is done through the Yamaha console and DIgital Performer software
Size of Rooms : Tracking room: 12' x 20', Control room: 10' x 12'
Special Equipment: Sony 2 trk 1/4" tape machine, high quality mics, amps, guitars, sequencers, drums by request
Amenities: Best coffee anywhere!
Location: 10 minutes from 401, 20 minutes from Detroit. Located right off Huron Line in South Windsor
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Lisa Says - CD, Johnny el Camino - CD, INDEBASEMENT 2000 Compilation CD, Cascar Commercial, Voice-overs for Fox TV - Ohio, Kenny Rae Young - CD, Randy Lee - CD, Standard Federal Bank of Detroit - Audio promotion, Cassette duplication for University of Windsor, CD duplication for CBC Radio's 50th Anniversary promotion
On site Accommodations: Resonably priced accomodations within minutes from studio
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Pricing Information: $40 /hour flat rate, package rates as low as $30 /hour. $1000 weekly block rate (40 hours)
Unique Features & Services: Production services in house or at your studio with producer Jimmy Graham, career consultation services
Comments: Complete audio service from pre-production to duplication of your finished product. INDEBASEMENT Records & Audio Productions is here to help you achieve the professional results you need for your project
Type of Studio: Professional track recording
Jeddart Music
1033 Wenleigh Court
Mississauga, ON L5H 1M7
Contact: David Leask, Owner
Tel: (905) 274-8676
Fax: (905) 274-7197
Email: jeddartmusic@home.com
Just Right Productions & Recording
3A Shoreline Place
Keswick, ON L4P 1L3
Contact: Josie Wilkinson, President
Tel: (905) 476-8575
Fax: (905) 476-8575
Email: josie@sprint.ca
Web: www.justrightrecording.com
Kavasound
189 Haddington Ave.
Toronto, ON M5M 2P7
Contact: Greg Kavanagh,
Tel: (416) 256-5605
Fax: (416) 256-5606
Email: kavasong@idirect.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Amek
Mixing ConsoIes : Amek with total recall, virtual dynamics and supertrue animation
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam DA-88 (x3), Protools Hard Disc Recording / Editing. Tascam 24 bit DATs (x2)
Outboard Gear: Studer, TC Electronic, BBS, Drawmer, Klark, Lexicon, Anthony DiMaria Lab, Empirical Labs
Special Equipment: Full MIDI System, Meyer HD1 near field monitors, Yamaha N510m Monitors
Location: Mid-town
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Annick Gagnon, Michael Burgess, BKS, Ashley MacIsaac, Wendy Lands, commercials, television scores, library music
Pricing Information: On request
Keynote Studio
45 Chatham St.
Belleville, ON K8N 3S4
Tel: (613) 962-0980
Fax: (613) 962-3008
KGB Music
2859 Galleon Cres.
Mississauga, ON L5M 5V1
Contact: Gord Lemon, Owner, Producer, Writer
Tel: (905) 819-4566
Fax: (905) 813-2725
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft Spirit, Yamaha O2R
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam DA-88 (3)
Outboard Gear: API, Focusrite, tc electronics, Drawmer, Avalon, Amek 9098’s
Size of Rooms : control: 12 ft x 20 ft Room 1: 10 x 4, Room 2: 12 x 16
Special Equipment: U47 Mic, SM98, SM91 condenser microphones; large selection of synths & samplers
Amenities: kitchen, lounge
Location: suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Kelita - “Lucky Ones”, independent product, TV themes & incidental music
On site Accommodations: Yes
Rehearsal Space: $55 / hr
Pricing Information: $35 / hour or on a per song basis.
Unique Features & Services: In-house songwriters, arranger, session players; MIDI programming
Kinck Sound
Suite 22 - 128 Manville Rd
Toronto, ON M1L 4J5
Contact: Fred Petersen, Owner
Tel: (416) 288-9766
Fax: (416) 288-9469 (call first)
Web: www.kincksound.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Digital
Mixing ConsoIes : Yamaha O2R
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam DA-88 (3)
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Roland, Alesis, DBX, Korg, BBE, Yamaha
Size of Rooms : Control room: 12’ x 18’, Studio: 16’ x 24’ x 15’
Special Equipment: Fully MIDI equipped: MPC-60, Roland, Akai, Yamaha, Korg
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Suzanne Gratton, Art Dayton, A. Frank Willis, The Canadian Singers
Unique Features & Services: Full music production, and Showcase video production
Comments: Established 1975
Type of Studio: Audio recording, music production
Kitchen Sync Digital Audio
45 Charles St. E., lower level 1
Toronto, ON M4Y 1S2
Contact: Russell Walker, Owner
Tel: (416) 926-1444
Fax: (416) 926-0259
Email: ksync@istar.ca
Web: www.kitchen-sync.net
Number of Studios: 2 mixing, 2 editing
Number of Tracks: 48
Format: Digital ProTools
Mixing ConsoIes : Yamaha O2R
Recorders/Tape machine(s): DA-88
Location: Yonge & Bloor
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Peter Benchleys Amazon, Due South, Goosebumps, Ultimate Deception, Stolen Heart, Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows
Type of Studio: Original music, editing and mixing for TV & film
L.B. Music
49 Beechnut Cr.
Courtice, ON L1E 1Y5
Tel: (905) 434-1999
Email: phil@lbmusic.com
Web: www.lbmusic.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 40
Format: Ana
Board Manufacturer: Soundtracs / Midas
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundtracs CM4400 28 x 24 x 12 x 2 x 2, Midas PR 16 x 4
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Soundcraft 760 MkIII 2" 24 trk., Fostex E16 1/2" 16 trk., Fostex E2 1/4" 2 trk., Fostex D5 DAT, Lexicon Studio 32/LDI12T (24 bit hard disk recording)
Outboard Gear: Lexicon / Alesis / Digitech reverbs, dbx / Alesis compressors, Digitech delay, Boss & MXR graphics
Size of Rooms : Recording space 300 sq. ft. irregular shape, control room 9' x 13', 2 iso spaces
Special Equipment: Hammond A100, L100p, Leslie 145, 251, Wurlitzer model 200EP
Amenities: Holiday Inn, motels, bars and restaurants within 5 minutes
Location: 40 minutes from downtown Toronto
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Masters Four, Esther Bursey, Andy Van Grootel, Roland Burge, Grace, The Failures, Betania, The Cellar Dwellers, Terra Suddard, Oshawa Horseless Carriagemen
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: See website
Unique Features & Services: Lyric writing consultant on staff
Comments: Producer, arranger, keybordist, Midi programmer, engineer and tech on staff, or bring your own. Also equipped for remote recording and sound reinforcement
Type of Studio: Full service (tracking, mixing, mastering, production, post)
Lakeside Studio
General Delivery
Clayton, ON K0A 1P0
Contact: Cathi Boutwell, ; Randall Prescott, Owner
Tel: (613) 256-4852
Fax: (613) 256-5746
Email: rprescott@comnet.ca
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 24 Analog 16 Digital
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: Neve
Mixing ConsoIes : 8014 Broadcast (modified) 1969
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony APR24 with SMPTETASCAM DA 88 MDMSony 2700A DAT recorder
Outboard Gear: 2 Plate reverbs EMT; 2 Neve 2245 A comp/limiter; Lexicon PCM 80; TC Electronics finalizer; Apogee Ao500 A/D converter
Special Equipment: Genelec (1038, 1030-A)API pre amp
Location: On 84 acres near Ottawa
On site Accommodations: Accommodations w/ kitchen, washroom & TV
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Pricing Information: Please call for rates and equipment info
Unique Features & Services: “CCMA Studio of the Year” ‘94-’95-’96 & nominated ‘97
Level 2 Music Group
DO NOT PRINT: 742-A King St. W.--PRINT: King & Bathurst
Toronto, ON DO NOT PRINT: M5V 1N3
Contact: Deryck Roche, Owner
Tel: (416) 399-3518
Email: level2base@sympatico.ca
Web: www3.sympatico.ca/level2base
Number of Studios: 1
Format: Digital
Board Manufacturer: Behringer
Mixing ConsoIes : Behringer Eurodesk
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Pro Tools, Logic Audio, Tascam DA 30
Special Equipment: Trinity Plus, Roland JV2080, Digi 001, Alesis AI3
Pricing Information: $50/h for artists, $80 for corporate, per track basis $750-800.
Unique Features & Services: Remix for record companies, music production, writing for artists.
Lionheart Studio
910 Queen St. W. Studio B02
Toronto, ON M6J 1G6
Contact: Steven Cogdell, ; Charmalee Knox,
Tel: (416) 516-9942
Fax: (416) 516-4203
Email: lioncoop@idirect.com
Web: http://www.lionheart.on.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie 24-8
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Alesis ADAT
Special Equipment: upright acoustic piano
Amenities: yes
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Kathryn Rose
Lonesome Pine Studios Inc.
260 King St. E. Ste. 507
Toronto, ON M5A 1K3
Contact: Lino Micheli, Manager; Patrick Slimmon,
Tel: (416) 368-6525
Fax: (416) 360-1789
Email: lpstudio@pirate.ca
Number of Studios: 4
Number of Tracks: 3 x 32, ProTools, 1 x 64 track, protools
Format: Digital
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : 32 x 8 + 24E Side Board in each room for 56 x 8 configurations
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Direct to disk
Outboard Gear: Please inquire
Size of Rooms : 4 vocal booths: 20' x 30', 8' x 8', 8' x 16' (2 rooms)
Special Equipment: APT X digital phone patch; CDQ digital phone patch; HHB CD burners; Portadat (remote recording); Digital Courier International (radio distribution), Internet radio distribution
Amenities: Kitchen; lounge
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): n/a
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: Please inquire
Unique Features & Services: Full service audio production facility; fully catered meals; cottage-like decor; 10,000 sound effects on-line to each studio + a stock music library
Type of Studio: Specialists in audio production for radio and television.
Lydian Sound Inc.
60 West Wilmot St. Ste. 21
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1M6
Contact: Alison Steinhart, Manager
Tel: (905) 709-0141
Fax: (905) 709-0143
Email: info@lydiansound.com
Web: www.lydiansound.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24 tracks DTRS; 60 tks Adat
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Unknown
Mixing ConsoIes : DDA Profile-56 inputs w / Optifile automation
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer A827; Tascam DA-88; Alesis ADAT; Tascam MSR-16S; Tascam DA-60
Outboard Gear: 16-channel Neve 1073 • Lexicon 480-L • TC Electronic M-5000 w/ MD2 • Drawmer 1960 • TL Audio
Size of Rooms : Control: 18’x25’; studio: 18’x40’; 4 iso booths overlooking studio floor
Special Equipment: SADiE Disk Mastering System w/ Cedar De-Noiser; 5 Machine video-lock
Amenities: Kitchen; lounge; satellite TV
Location: Toronto North
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Joee Truth, Love Inc. Love Inc.
On site Accommodations: Unknown
Rehearsal Space: Unknown
Pricing Information: $90 / hr • $900 / day
Unique Features & Services: Custom headphone mixing system (6 stations) • Digital editing suite w/video lock • State-of-the-art music recording facility • Fully-floated design • Clear sightlines throughout • CDR & DDP Mastering • Quiet, private atmosphere.
Magnetic North
70 Richmond St. E., Ste. 100
Toronto, ON M5C 1N8
Contact: Russ Robertson, Dir., Sales & Mktg
Tel: (416) 365-7622
Fax: (416) 367-4563
Email: sales@magpost.com
Number of Studios: 2 mixing theatres, Avid and waveframe suite
Format: Dig/Ana
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): John Woo’s “Once a Thief” (Alliance Productions); “Freaky Stories” (Decode Entertainment); “Born Free” (Franklin Waterman); “ Matter of Marriage” (Alliance); “ The Coming Disasters” (Cinenova)
Pricing Information: On Request
Unique Features & Services: Video & Audio Post Production (Magnetic North); Audio Post: sound design, ADR record, Full non-linear editorial, mixing in all current surround formats, music design, consultation, supervision, production & licensing
Type of Studio: Audio Post
Mainway Recording Studio
3161 Mainway Dr.
Burlington, ON L7M 1A4
Contact: Atilla Turi, Owner
Tel: (905) 335-6884
Fax: (905) 332-0025
Email: mainway@on.aibn.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : 32 x 8
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ADAT’s (3)
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, TL Audio, Alesis, Ensoniq, DBX, Korg, Presanus
Size of Rooms : -
Special Equipment: Pro Tools
Amenities: -
Location: Industrial
: Atilla Turi, Andre Plante
Major Projects (Last 12 months): First Rainbow Butt Monkey’s Album - Recorded & Produced • Demos for Moxy Fruvous’ last album • various local bands
On site Accommodations: -
Rehearsal Space: -
Pricing Information: $65/hr - recording including engineer, $80/hr Digital Editing
Comments: Yes
Manta Sound
311 Adelaide St. E.
Toronto, ON M5A 1N2
Contact: Kevin Evans, Vice President / General Manager; Christie Friesen, Assistant Manager / Scheduling; Sy Potma, Vice President of Operations
Tel: (416) 863-9316
Fax: (416) 863-1448
Web: www.compt.com
Number of Studios: 5 Audio Post
Number of Tracks: 48
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: Unknown
Mixing ConsoIes : Neve; Amek; Westar; Neotek
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony 3348; Mitsubishi 850; Studer 820
Outboard Gear: Largest selection of new & vintage gear in the city; over 200 microphones
Size of Rooms : Largest room: 60’x40’x25’
Special Equipment: state of the art digital equipment; lots of vintage analog equipment
Amenities: Unknown
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Cast album for “Jane Eyre”; movie scores for “Free Willy 3” (Warner Bros.), “Avro Arrow” (CBC), “House Guest” (IMAX), “The Planet of Jr. Brown” (CBC); album work for Oscar Peterson & Bruce Cockburn
On site Accommodations: Unknown
Rehearsal Space: Unknown
Pricing Information: On request
Unique Features & Services: Audio recording & post production studiosLargest orchestral scoring stage in Canada
Marigold Productions Ltd.
PO Box 54552, 1771 Avenue Rd.
Toronto, ON M5M 4N5
Contact: Rich Dodson, President
Tel: (416) 484-8789
Fax: (416) 484-8789
Email: dodsonr@inforamp.net
Web: www.stampeders.net
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24 Analogue / 32 Digital
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Neve, API, Mackie
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Alesis Adat, MCI 24 track Analogue
Outboard Gear: Lots
Size of Rooms : 13’ x 11’, 20’ x 12’, 16’ x 12’
Special Equipment: Lots of guitars, drums, midi gear, digital editing, Motu Performer, Logic Audio, and sequencing
Location: North Toronto
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Stampeders, Alanis Morissette, YTV’s Aashna
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: Competitive, please inquire
Unique Features & Services: Custom manufacturing, CDs, cassettes, graphics - Competitive prices
Comments: Owned by award winning Stampeder producer, songwriter, and engineer Rich Dodson
Type of Studio: Audio
Master Gast Productions
23 Malcolm Rd.
Toronto, ON M4G 1X7
Tel: (416) 871-4829
Email: gastmaster@hotmail.com
Master’s Workshop
306 Rexdale Blvd Ste. 7
Toronto, ON M9W 1R6
Contact: Tim Archer, Creative Director / Owner; Brian Eimer, Senior Sound Engineer; Andy Parisien, General Manager / owner
Tel: (416) 741-1312
Fax: (416) 741-1894
Email: toronto@mastersworkshop.com
Web: www.mastersworkshop.com
Number of Studios: 2 Theatres, 6 Edit Suites, 1 Large Recording Studio
Number of Tracks: 128
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: Neotek, Studer, Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : Studer D950 Digital (480 channel); Neotek 64 Input Elite; Yamaha O2R; Neotek Essence
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony 3324, DA-88, Radar 24, Soundscape R.Ed HD Recorders
Outboard Gear: Lexicon 480L, Lexicon 224 , T.C. Finalizer, TC 2290, Poltec EQ, LB-4, 1176, Lexicon 2400
Size of Rooms : 12’ x 12’ suites, and large theatres up to 40’ x 20’
Amenities: Kitchen
Location: Suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Alaska(Large Format Film), Michael Jordan to the max(LFF), Loch Lomond: Legend of the Loch(LFF), Epic Journeys(LFF), Ride Simulator Films: Pirates, Santa's Late, Dinosaur simulatior, Comet Impact playing at CN Tower, Reboot 1 and 2 rides at Playdium. Feature movies: Little Men, Random Encounter, Adam & Smoke, The Assignment
On site Accommodations: Walking distance to hotels. All amenities.
Pricing Information: Call for quotes
Unique Features & Services: Audio post-production for Specialty Format Film, Large Format multi-channel audio - SDDS, IMAX, IWERKS Sound Design & Edit, Foley Record, ADR Record, Music Recording, MIDI Room, Location Recording, Original Music Composition & Scoring
Type of Studio: Audio Post Production
McClear Digital Recording & Post Production Studios
225 Mutual St.
Toronto, ON M5B 2B4
Contact: Mike Kelly, Sales & Marketing; Karen Murphy, Studio Manager; Rob Yale, General Manager
Tel: (416) 977-9740
Fax: (416) 977-7147
Email: instudio@mcclear.com
Web: www.mcclear.com
Number of Studios: 5
Number of Tracks: 48, 24, ProTools
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: SSL
Mixing ConsoIes : Solid State Logic with total recall and upgraded G-series EQ. Digital ProTools
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony 48 trk, Studer and Otari 24-tracks; Tascam DA-88s
Outboard Gear: Neve Sidecar, Pultec EQ's, Neve 225A, Sonotec & RCA compressors, Apogees, Lexicon, AMS, EMT reverbs.
Size of Rooms : Studio 1, 50 musician, Studio 3, 30 Musician, Studio 2, 5.1 dedicated ProTools, O/D's and production, Studio 4, dedicated ProTools O/D's & Production, Studio 5, ProTools
Special Equipment: Studer 1/2” 2 track; vintage tube gear and numerous vintage mics; ProTools
Amenities: Lounge, kitchen and private artist access
Location: Downtown Toronto
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Rush; Holly Cole; Cowboy Junkies; Blues Brothers 2000--feature film featuring: James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Eryka Badu, Eddie Floyd, Junior Wells
On site Accommodations: close to major chains
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: Available upon request
Unique Features & Services: Yamaha MIDI grand piano, Video transfer / dubbing dept., Digital Courier Service, Optical Audio transfers
Comments: Cornerstone in the Canadian Music Industry
Type of Studio: Audio recording and post production
MCS Recording Studios
550 Queen St. E., G100
Toronto, ON M5A 1V2
Contact: Peter Cook, Engineer, pcook@mcsrecording.com; Kevin Ferrier, Studio Manager / ENG., kferrier@mcsrecording.com; Nicole Joseph, Account Supervisor; Brian Mancarz, Engineer; Shannon O’Sullivan, Secretary; Bill Walker, Producer/ President, bwalker@mcsrecording.com
Tel: (416) 361-1688
Fax: (416) 361-5088
Web: www.mcsrecording.com
Number of Studios: 3
Number of Tracks: Each suite has ProTools, 24 tracks of DA88 in studio one as well
Format: Digital
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Various Mackie consoles
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 3 Tascam DA-88’s with Sync Card, 3 CD writers, 3 x Pro Toolsl, Otari MTR-12 1/4"
Outboard Gear: Various gear and plug-ins
Size of Rooms : small to medium voice booths and 2 large control rooms
Special Equipment: All suites have videolock, Beta SP video playback, analogue transfers and duplication
Amenities: Large reception area, kitchen and parking.
Location: Downtown East - close to DVP, Gardner and Lakeshore and Bayview extension
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Regular TV Series / Radio Campaigns /Corporate News
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: Very competitive pricing; Block Rates Available
Unique Features & Services: Inhouse producers, remote recording
Comments: We have a studio for every project and budget.
Type of Studio: Audio Post. Serving Canada for 30 years
MDI Productions / Beaconsfield Studios
116 Beaconsfield Ave.
Toronto, ON M6J 3J6
Contact: Peter Moore, Owner
Tel: (416) 533-1749
Fax: (416) 533-4834
Email: mdiprod@passport.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Radar Hard disc recorder.
Outboard Gear: Lexicon 300 Reverb, Focusrite, Drawmer Tube Compressors.
Special Equipment: Vintage guitar amps, Hammond B3 w Leslie cabinet, Rhodes, Kurswell PC88 keyboard.
Amenities: kitchen, lounge
Location: downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Hard Core Logo (film & soundtrack) , Art Bergmann, Crybaby.
Pricing Information: Call for info.
Unique Features & Services: 24 track Radar hard disc.
Metalworks Recording & Mastering Studios Inc.
3611 Mavis Rd., Ste. 3
Mississauga, ON L5C 1T7
Contact: Alex Andronache, Manager, ext. 333, alex@metalworksstudios.com; Nick Blagona, 5.1 Mixer, nick@metalworksstudios.com; Mike Blom, Asst. Manager, mike@metalworksstudios.com; Ian Bodzasi, Engineer, ian@metalworksstudios.com; Graham Brewer, Engineer, graham@metalworksstudios.com; Joel Kazmi, Engineer, joel@metalworksstudios.com; Ed Krautner, Engineer, ed@metalworksstudios.com; Gil Moore, Owner, ext. 444, gil@metalworksstudios.com; L. Stu Young, Head Engineer, stu@metalworksstudios.com; Brett Zilahi, Mastering Engineer, brett@metalworksstudios.com
Tel: (905) 279-4000
Fax: (905) 279-4006
Email: mail@metalworksstudios.com
Web: www.metalworksstudios.com
Number of Studios: 5
Number of Tracks: 24 - 72
Format: All formats
Board Manufacturer: SSL & Neve
Mixing ConsoIes : SSL 4080 G Plus; SSL 4040 E/G; Neve 8036 custom
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer
Outboard Gear: API, Pultec, Lexicon, GML, Eventide, UREI, Drawmer, Aphex, dbx, EMT, Apogee, Summit, Focusrite
Size of Rooms : Various
Special Equipment: Tape restoration
Amenities: Private Lounges, Billiards, Kitchen
Location: Minutes from Toronto International Airport
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Sky, Tea Party, Ja Rule, Anne Murray, Julian Austin, The Cranberries, David Bowie, Tom Cochrane, Headstones, Erykah Badu
On site Accommodations: Close to all hotels
Rehearsal Space: On request
Pricing Information: On request
Unique Features & Services: Canada’s Premiere Audio Facility
Comments: Voted #1 studio in Canada at ‘98 and ‘99 CMW awards
Type of Studio: Audio recording, mixing and mastering
Michael Williams Productions & Communications
387 Bloor St. E., Suite 601 DO NOT PRINT
Toronto, ON M4W 1H7
Contact: Michael Williams, Owner, 416-324-9553 do not print
Tel: 416-324-8990
Email: mwcom@sympatico.ca
Number of Studios: 2
Location: Toronto - "Black Rose"; Quebec "Somewhere Up North"
Mission Studios
391 Melvin Ave.
Sudbury, ON P3C 4X2
Contact: Shawn Pitzel, Owner
Tel: (705) 673-5811 / 1-877-535-2302
Fax: (705) 673-1669
Email: shawn@on.aibn.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 24 locked to 16 locked to 4 non-linear (SADiE) to 8 non-linear Logic Audio
Mixing ConsoIes : Daynor 50 channel I/O, 100 channels in mix...
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Otari MTR 90 II, 2 Tascam MSR 16's, Fostex E-2 centre track time code, Revox B77
Special Equipment: Zeta III Synchonizer, 2 SADiE non-linear editors, Logic audio with 2 Audiowerk 8 cards and Unitor, Kurzweil K2500 keyboard, Hammond B3 and M3 with choice of Leslie speakers, Fender "Red Knob" Twin, Marshall Valvestate 80 amp, guitars and bass, suite of condenser mics
On site Accommodations: can be made available upon request
Rehearsal Space: no
Pricing Information: call
Unique Features & Services: CD duplication (Cinram dealer) including artwork, CD-R duplication, cassette duplication, video duplication, video post, mastering, demo's, custom jingles, really a one-stop shop. If yo need it we can do it...
Comments: At Mission, we thrive on personal involvement in every project. dont' feel like a number at a "Big City" studio. Get "big city" product with a home town feel. From song development right through to final merchandise for sale, we can handle all aspects of your project. As we are the area representative for Cinram, we can handle all your manufacturing needs as well.
MJ Recording Studio
190 Hwy 7 W. #6
Brampton, ON L7A 1A2
Contact: Wycliffe Messam, Owner
Tel: (905) 451-0717
Fax: (905) 451-4059
Email: mjrecording@on.aibn.com
MJM
440 King St. W.
Hamilton, ON L8P 1B7
Contact: Mike McCurlie, President
Tel: (905) 529-9901
Fax: (905) 529-6322
Email: curlie@mjm-productions.com
Web: www.mjm-productions.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 64
Format: digital
Board Manufacturer: ProTools
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam
Outboard Gear: everything
Size of Rooms : (2) rooms of 10' X 10'; studio approx. 40' X 70'
Modular Music Inc.
461 Sackville St.
Toronto, ON M4X 1T3
Contact: Bruce Fowler,
Tel: (416) 975-1440
Fax: (416) 960-0500
Email: modular@total.net
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 48
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : 1998 Mackie D8B Digital Mixing Board
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam DA88, ProTools 5.0, Digital Performer 2.7
Outboard Gear: Drawmer, Lexicon, T.C. Electronics, Eventide
Special Equipment: Yamaha 7ft concert grand Diskclavier Pro, Manley Stereo Gold Reference Mic
Amenities: Swimming Pool
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): TSN Sportdesk, Life & Times, Monster By Mistake, Witness
Unique Features & Services: Music composer for television
Music Man Recording
8 Crestwood Ave.
Lindsay, ON K9V 6A7
Tel: (705) 328-9391
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Musty Music Productions
595 Wentworth St, Unit 64
Oshawa, ON L1H 3V8
Contact: Jeff Ross, Owner
Tel: (905) 432-7299
Fax: (905) 432-1499
Email: musty@mustymusic.com
Web: www.mustymusic.com
Number of Studios: 3
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie
Recorders/Tape machine(s): DA-88, DA-38
Outboard Gear: Yamaha, Lexicon, DBX, Digitech, Alesis
Size of Rooms : 2 19x20, 1 17x19
Major Projects (Last 12 months): James Band, XntriK, Rob Daniels, Barely Breathing, Yaseram
Rehearsal Space: 2 Rooms
Pricing Information: See website
Unique Features & Services: Full inhouse graphics for CD’s, CDR Duplication
Ncode
01-1010 Polytek
Gloucester, ON K1J 9H8
Contact: Charles Fairfield, Producer / Engineer, charles@audiographix.com; Dave Poulin, Producer / Engineer, dave@audiographix.com
Tel: (613) 742-6248
Fax: (613) 742-6479
Email: lucie@audiographix.com
Web: www.audiographix.com/ncode
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16 ana, 128 dig
Format: Analog, digital, or hybrid
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft Ghost
Recorders/Tape machine(s): MCI JH6
Outboard Gear: Urei, DBX, Lexicon, Drawmer, Yamaha
Size of Rooms : Studio: 16’ x 20’, booth 10’ x 12’, booth 8’ x 8’, control 16’ x 20’
Special Equipment: Great mic collection
Amenities: Kitchen
Location: East-end Ottawa
Pricing Information: $65/hour - project rates
Unique Features & Services: Mixing, digital editIng, and mastering, audio-post production, album, soundtrack and commercial production, arranging, sequencing.
Comments: 2 house engineers
Type of Studio: Audio recording and production, post-production for video and television, original music
Neu-land Studio
1075 Johnson St
Kingston, ON K7M 2N6
Contact: Steven Neuberger, Owner
Tel: (613) 384-3611
Number of Studios: 3
Number of Tracks: 24, 8 trk
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : Yamaha 3000
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Otari 90 24 trk
Outboard Gear: Various
Size of Rooms : Big Room: 5000 sq ft plus 3 other smaller rooms
Special Equipment: Video suite 3/4” editing
Location: In park
On site Accommodations: Yes
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: On request
Unique Features & Services: Excellent for filming and video production. On 10 acres of parkland. Open and available 23 1/2 hours a day!
Type of Studio: Audio/Video recording up to mastering process.
New Market Multimedia / Evil Empire Productions
317 Maple St.
Newmarket, ON L3Y 3K3
Contact: Mike Kerwin, Owner / Engineer
Tel: (905) 895-1921
Fax: (905) 895-7530
Email: nmmstudios@hotmail.com
Web: www.musiccentre.net
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 32 digital; 24 analogue
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: Allen & Heath
Mixing ConsoIes : Allen & Heath GS3000 32 x 8 x 2 and GS3000 24 x 8 (Remote B room)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): MCI JH-24 (2”) - all new caps installed 1997 w/Autolocator III; Alesis ADAT XT20; Tascam DA-30 (2)
Outboard Gear: Avalon; TC Electronic; Lexicon; Klark Teknik; Yamaha; Alesis; TLA; Drawmer; dbx; Orban; VU; Furman; Aphex; Audio Logic
Size of Rooms : Tracking: 22’ x 12’; iso booth: 13’ x 5’; control: 17’ x 12’
Special Equipment: Mics include AKG, Beyer Dynamic, Neumann, Sony, Rode
Amenities: Kitchen w/best free coffee in York Region; lounge w/VCR & video games; patio w/BBQ
Location: 404 & Hwy 9
Major Projects (Last 12 months): clarknova, Serial Joe, 30 Odd 6, The Salads, Sara Slean, Clockwork, Al Connelly
On site Accommodations: Yes
Rehearsal Space: Off premises
Pricing Information: Prices as low as $200 / day incl. eng
Unique Features & Services: Relaxed atmosphere on a scenic 1 acre lot with river and forest visible from control room; we provide equipment rental, artwork and duplication services.
Type of Studio: Music recording, overdubs, mixing, location/live recording
Northumberland 29 Music Studio
RR 1
Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0
Contact: Andy Thompson, Owner / Manager
Tel: (705) 924-2142
Fax: (705) 924-2142
Email: andyt@on.aibn.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Mixing ConsoIes : DNR automated 32 channel
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ADAT
Special Equipment: Keyboards, grand piano
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Pricing Information: $40 / hour
Unique Features & Services: Film scoring, production, arranging, studio musicians, mastering
Number 9 Audio Group
314 Jarvis St., #104
Toronto, ON M5B 2C5
Contact: George Rondina, Owner
Tel: (416) 348-8718
Fax: (416) 348-9668
Email: grondina@number9audio.com
Web: www.number9audio.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 48
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: Amek, Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Amek Angela; Mackie 24 x 8
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony JV-24 2” 24 tk Ana; Alesis Adat; Tascam DA-88
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Neve, Focusrite, DBX, Drawmer, Eventide, Studer
Size of Rooms : 20 x 80; 10 x 15
Special Equipment: Telefunken U-47, Neve 1064, 1073 EQ strips, grand piano
Amenities: Kitchen, lounge, close to bars/restaurants
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Assisted with I Mother Earth. Remixed Smashmouth; Sonia Jun; Clay Tyson;
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: On Request
Unique Features & Services: Pro audio equipment rentals. ADAT recorder rentals; variety of vintage recording equipment (Neve EQ, Telefunken U-47 and other vintage mics) available.
Comments: Also an authorized Apple dealer and service provider
Type of Studio: Recording, mixing, mastering, cassette duplication, CD, CD-Rom Manufacturing.
OM/AV Studios
37 Scarborough Rd
Toronto, ON M4E 3M4
Contact: Christina Mills, Engineer; Stefan Podgrabinski, Composer; Roland Rainer, Engineer
Tel: (416) 690-3888
Fax: (416) 693-0117
Email: omcorp@om.ca
Web: www.om.ca/av
Number of Studios: 2 (Studio 1: Mix, Studio 2: MIDI / Digital Edit)
Number of Tracks: 64
Format: 16 tks 1/2” ana / 64 tks dig
Board Manufacturer: Seck
Mixing ConsoIes : Yamaha 03D
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Pro Tools / Mac G3; FostexB-16; TEAC A434OS 1/4" 4 track
Outboard Gear: Lexicon; Yamaha; Roland
Size of Rooms : 7 x 7 vocal booth, 9 x 12 Foley Room
Amenities: Kitchen, parking, garden and pond
Location: Beaches
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: Self-serve studio time available, $20-$60 /hr
Unique Features & Services: Steps to beach, not-for-profit
Type of Studio: Audio recording and MIDI
One Destiny Productions International
PO Box 52
Smith Falls , ON K7A 4S9
Contact: P. Roney, President, CEO
Tel: (613) 284-0923
Fax: (613) 283-9850
Number of Studios: 3
Number of Tracks: 24 +
Format: Ana / Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Tascam 64 input, full automation
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam; OTARI
Special Equipment: Neumann, Lexicon, API, Video tie-lines between rooms
Unique Features & Services: Full-service production facility, automation, acoustic and MIDI rooms, digital editing suite, SMPTE sync for audio visual, extensive sound effects library.
Orchard Studios
8672 Heritage Road
Norval, ON L0P 1K0
Contact: Dave Ferri, Owner
Tel: (905) 451-2804
Fax: (905) 451-7288
Email: dave@orchard-studio.com
Web: www.orchard-studio.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: Unlimited
Format: Digital
Board Manufacturer: Tascam
Mixing ConsoIes : Tascam TMD 4000 - Total moving fader automation
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam / Adat / Hard disk; plus Revox 1/4" - 2 trk; Panasonic 3800 DAT
Outboard Gear: Lexicon Alex, AKG 12 bit Rev, Pultec Tube EQ, 2 dBX 160 compressors, UREI-LA4
Size of Rooms : Over 1200 sq ft.; control room 300 sq ft
Special Equipment: Neumann U48 tube mic, lots of 60's amps
Location: Rural Setting - Apple Orchard - 30 mins from downtown Toronto
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Too many to mention
Pricing Information: On request
Unique Features & Services: Nice relaxing country atmosphere
The Other Studio, A Division Of Rettberg Productions
33 Fraser Ave., Suite G09
Toronto, ON M6K 3J9
Contact: Hilary Powell, Operations Mgr.; Stephen Price, Chief Post Audio / Mastering Engineer; Nick Rawson, Chief Mastering / Post Engineer; Rob Rettberg, Owner
Tel: (416) 534-2595
Fax: (416) 534-2012
Email: info@theotherstudio.com
Web: www.theotherstudio.com
Number of Studios: 4
Number of Tracks: 56
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : Yamaha 03D (1997) & 3 16-channel DigiDesign ProTools 4 w/888
Recorders/Tape machine(s): (7) Panasonic 3700 & 3800, Sony BVH2000, Sony SVO 9600, Betacam BCB-50, Sony BVU-800, JVC CR-850U, Tascam DA-88’s
Outboard Gear: Apex compellor / dominator
Size of Rooms : Studio A: 12’x24’; studio B: 12’x20’; studio C: 12’x30’; studio D: 12’x10’
Special Equipment: Unknown
Amenities: Lounge with stocked fridge; microwave
Location: Downtown on streetcar line & near DVP
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Super Dave’s All Stars, Love Inc. Album, Dance Mix ‘91-’97, Don Cherry’s Rock’em Sock’em 3-9, Disney Infomercial, Air Canada’s Global Rhythm Syndcated Radio Show, Chris Sheppard Pirate Radio Show
On site Accommodations: Unknown
Rehearsal Space: Unknown
Pricing Information: On request
Unique Features & Services: Pilchner Schoustal-designed mastering room; post audio producer’s computer terminal with internet/fax access
Type of Studio: Audio Post, mastering and audio recording
Palindrome Recording Services
200 University Ave. W.
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1
Contact: Bill Wharrie, Owner
Tel: (519) 886-2567
Fax: (519) 884-3530
Email: ckmsfm@web.ca
Personal Recording
375 Fairlawn Ave.
Toronto, ON M5M 1T7
Tel: (416) 784-4324
Fax: (416) 784-4324
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32/48
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: D&R
Mixing ConsoIes : D&R 4000 series (1985)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam MS-16, ProTools Mix Plus
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, API EQ’s, Yamaha, Roland, SDE, Aphex
Size of Rooms : 10x15
Special Equipment: Neuman U87, MIDI Workstation, Logic Audio Performer.
Location: North Toronto
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Planet Earth Lougin Apples Blueshift, numerous African projects
Pricing Information: $40 per hr. for music services, $60 per hr. for audio post work (lock to picture)
Unique Features & Services: Digital recording & mastering. Complete music recording and production services. Complete synchronization of all systems.
Phase One Audio Group
3015 Kennedy Rd., #10
Toronto, ON M1V 1E7
Contact: Barry Lubbota, President
Tel: (416) 291-9553
Fax: (416) 291-7898
Email: phasenet@phaseonestudio.on.ca
Web: phaseonestudio.on.ca
Number of Studios: 3
Number of Tracks: 24, 32, 48
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Neve, Amel
Mixing ConsoIes : Studio A: 52 input Neve w / Optifile Automation - 1974; Studio B: 44 input Amek BIG -44 in / outs total recall with automation.
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer A800 (24); Studer A80 (24, 16); Mitsubishi 850 (32 tk dig); MCI 24 tk; DA88 8 tk dig; Protools 24, 16 tracks mastering; Panasonic 3700 DAT; Studer 810 2 tk 1/4” w/ time code; Studer A80 2 tk 1/2; Mitsubishi 2 tk dig w/code
Outboard Gear: Pultec EQ; LA2; Lang EQ; Massernberg EQ; API Lunch Box; Focusright comp; Drawmer tube mic pre amp / comp; UREI comp / lim; dbx; Lexicon; lots of vintage gear
Size of Rooms : Studio A control room: 22’ x 24’ & studio 50’ x 30’; Studio B control room 16’ x 20’ & studio 15’ x 15’
Special Equipment: Protools 24, extensive software package; Sound Efx library; Archiving vinyl; Hammond B3; extensive mic list
Amenities: Kitchen; 3 lounges; cable TV; Sauna; Pool
Location: Suburbs; NE part of Toronto accessable by TTC
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Chantal Kreviaziuk; Maestro; Barenaked Ladies; Blondie Chaplin (tracks w/ Ron Wood & Keith Richard); Big Sugar; Ashley McIsaac; Kim Stockwood; Dayna Manning
On site Accommodations: No, inexpesive local accomodations
Rehearsal Space: No, can arrange
Pricing Information: Studio A: $125 / hr $1200 / day lockout ; Studio B $75 / hr $600 / day lockout; Studio C: $75 / hr
Unique Features & Services: Specializing in contemporary artists - primarily tracking & mixing with larger projects in Studio A; overdubs and smaller mixing in Studio B; on staff maintenance; Studio C: ProTools mastering and mobile availability
Comments: 25 years in business.
Type of Studio: Pop, Alternative, Hiphop, Rock, Country, Blues, Jazz
Pine Cone Music Studio
360 Guelph St. Unit 40
Georgetown, ON L7G 4B5
Tel: (905) 873-8478
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Play It Again Dan Music
15 Lionshead Lookout
Brampton, ON L6S 3X2
Contact: Dan McVeigh, Producer / Songwriter
Tel: (905) 453-6104
Email: dman_music@yahoo.com
Number of Tracks: 4
Unique Features & Services: Songwriter demos, music for video production
Type of Studio: 4 track cassette demo studio
The Power Plant Recording Studio
25 Toronto St.
Barrie, ON L4N 1T8
Contact: Bonnie Anderson, Manager; Greg Beacock, Owner
Tel: (705) 725-1604
Fax: (705) 725-1347
Email: powerplt@bconnex.net
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24 +
Format: Dig/Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : AMEK “Big” 44-input with automation; total recall and virtual dynamics
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer 2” 24 track, ProTools 16 track; TEAC 2 track
Outboard Gear: Lexicon; Drawmer; Neve
Size of Rooms : 2500 square feet
Special Equipment: ProTools with plug-ins; CD writer; Yamaha C7 grand piano.
Amenities: Kitchen; lounge
Location: Downtown Barrie -- shore of Lake Simcoe
Pricing Information: On request
Unique Features & Services: Great rates, excellent quality, top notch service
Premier Post
409 King St. W 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5V 1K1
Contact: George Novotny, V.P. Audio Operations, george@premierpost.com; Bob Sher, President; Gord Stoddard, VP Video Operations
Tel: (416) 598-2100
Fax: (416) 598-1496
Email: premier@interlog.com
Number of Studios: 3
Number of Tracks: Studio One: 56 inputs. Studio Two: 24 inputs. Foley Room: 24 tracks
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: La Font Chroma, Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Studio One: La Font Chroma 56 inputs Studio Two: Mackie D8B 48 input fully digital
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony PCM 800 (11 machines); MCI JH24 (2 machines) with Dolby SR
Size of Rooms : Studio One: 35’ x 25’ x 11’h; Studio Two: 10’ x 10’ plus separate vocal booth and 15’ x 25’ control room.
Special Equipment: Foley ADR stage (30x20)
Amenities: Small kitchen
Location: Downtown in restaurant & theatre district; near parking, TTC, taxis
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Snowboard Academy, Night Of The Demons III, I’ll be Home for Christmas, Men of Means
On site Accommodations: Holiday Inn one block away.
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: Upon request.
Unique Features & Services: Full service video and audio post facility including foley and sound editing
Type of Studio: Audio Post
Presence Sound
72 Stafford St.
Toronto, ON M6J 2R9
Contact: Darryl Gasparini, Owner; David Maynard, Manager
Tel: (416) 703-0665
Fax: (416) 703-4133
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Ana
Board Manufacturer: Neve 8014
Mixing ConsoIes : Neve 8014
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer A80 (Mark 4)
Outboard Gear: ADL Compressor; 1176 LN Compressor; PCM 70; SPX90; BSS Compressor; DBX 160XT Compressor; Analogue delay.
Size of Rooms : 40 x 18
Special Equipment: Performer/ Logoc Audio/ Power PC
Amenities: Kitchen, Lounge
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Big Wreck In Loving Memory of...
On site Accommodations: Unknown
Rehearsal Space: Unknown
Pricing Information: Call for info.
Unique Features & Services: Vintage analog studio.
Prodigy Audio Resources
93 Bunting Rd.
St. Catharines, ON L2P 3G8
Contact: Rob Deacon, Owner
Tel: (905) 984-8807
Email: prodigy@niagara.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32 tk fully automated
Format: Dig/Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : MCI JH 636
Recorders/Tape machine(s): MCI JH 114/ 16-track 2” machine; 2 Alesis XT 8-track
Outboard Gear: DBX 160s; API fully-loaded “lunch box”; Aphex Aural Exciter; SPX 90; Yamaha D-1500, Lexicon
Size of Rooms : Various; 3 rooms + control room
Special Equipment: Neumann U87, AKG 414, lots of older mics; Roland RE 201 Space Echo
Location: Central St. Catharines
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Up Yer Kilt; Cracker Head; Human Disorder (indie releases); Marbleweed
Pricing Information: $40 / hr
Unique Features & Services: Analogue mastering on MCI 30 ips 2 trk
Producer’s Choice
179 John St., Ste. 202
Toronto, ON M5T 1X4
Contact: Barbara Adderley, Studio Manager; Steve Hurej, President / Engineer; Dave Trusz, Engineer
Tel: (416) 977-1132
Fax: (416) 977-2529
Number of Studios: 2 Audio Post studios
Number of Tracks: 8 & 16 track (both w/tape lock)
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Studer multi-desk controller w/full automation
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie 32 x 8 sound boards (both studio 1&2)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 2x Sony digital DAT tape recorders with time code; Sony 3/4 SP videocassette recorder with time code
Outboard Gear: Assorted compressors, limiters etc.
Size of Rooms : Approx. 15’x15’ (studios 1&2)
Special Equipment: DCI (Digital Courier Service) - distribution of audio material to anywhere in Canada and the U.S.; analogue phone patch capability in both studios
Amenities: Kitchen; meeting room with pool table; lounge
Location: Downtown (Queen & John)
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Numerous advertising & corporate clients producing radio and television commercials, corporate video & long format projects. Also audio for CD-ROMs
Unique Features & Services: Full comprehensive stock music & sound FX libraries; ACTRA & UDA signatory -- full talent payment service; original music scoring & script writing; voice casting & talent direction; multi-language translation of scripts
Protege Media
18 Spadina Avenue
Toronto, ON M5V 2H6
Contact: Steve Lea, House Engineer/Producer
Tel: 416 595 7220
Fax: 416 595 9868
Email: lea@globalserve.net
Web: www.allaboard.ca/protege.html
Number of Studios: 1
Format: Digital
Board Manufacturer: Allen & Heath
Mixing ConsoIes : Allen & Heath G12000 - Mackie 1604
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Pro Tools 24, Fostex D-90
Outboard Gear: Drawmer, SPX90MKII
Size of Rooms : 1
Special Equipment: Neumann TLM103, Neumann KM184
Pricing Information: (Free - Youth Training Program)
Q West Studio
567 Queen St. W., Ste. 300
Toronto, ON M5V 2B6
Contact: Dave Antonacci, Owner; Peter Lee, Studio Manager
Tel: (416) 603-8439
Fax: (416) 603-0220
Email: mail@q-weststudios.com
Web: q-weststudios.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: Studio A: 72, Studio B: virtual tracks
Mixing ConsoIes : Studio A: Amek Big, Studio B: Yamaha O2R
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Otari Radar 24 track Dolby SR, ProTools
Outboard Gear: Too many to list
Size of Rooms : Studio A: control room 23.5’ x 16’ x 8.5’, floor 26.3’ x 16.1’ x 17’, Iso booth 11.4’ x 13’ x 8.2’
Location: Downtown Toronto
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Movies, TV, Music videos, jingles, commercial production
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: Please inquire
Unique Features & Services: Waveframe, ProTools, Real Time audio duplication, video duplication
Type of Studio: Audio overdubs and editing for commercials and TV. ADR for Film. Audio recording for music.
Q107 - Skylab Studio
5255 Yonge St. #1400
Toronto, ON M2N 6P4
Contact: Gary Whidden, Production Director
Tel: (416) 221-0107
Fax: (416) 512-4810
Email: qcopy@q107.com
Web: www.q107.com
Number of Studios: 3
Number of Tracks: 24 analog, 16 digital
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: Sony
Mixing ConsoIes : MXP 3036 Series, 1991
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony APR 24 track 2” master analog recorder, two Sony APR 5002 2 track analog recorders. Pro Tools 16 Channel Digital Recording System, Sony 7000 Series DAT editing system, Marantz CDR-410 CD recorder connected digitally to 7050 DAT machine
Outboard Gear: Bryston 4B, 3B & 2 B amps, Yamaha Rev 5 digital effects unit, Yamaha SPX 90. Digital effects unit, Lexicon PCM 70, Symatrix 501 compressor, (2) DBX
Size of Rooms : 19’x22’ control area w/ producers observatory; 16’x21’ studio area, 11’x 15’ isolation booth
Special Equipment: (2) Harmonizer 3000 D Digital Effects units, Delta Lab Efectron II, Orban 787A mic processor, Orban para equalizer, Orban stereo enhancer, Harmonizer 3000B reverb, DBX 163 compressors (4), (1) BSS DPR-504 noise gates, Hartke amp, Trace Elliot bass amp, Mesa Boogie
Amenities: Kitchen, lounge, pool table, smoking room, balcony
Location: Surburban - 401 & Yonge
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Q107 Homegrown Winner Chad Richardson, Carrie Williams, Supergarage, Junkhouse, Cowboy Junkies, Spacehog, Crowded House, Jonny Lang, Dave Flett
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: $75/hour; 12 hour special: $50
Type of Studio: Music Recording and commercial production.
Quest Recording Studio
215 Toronto Ave
Oshawa, ON L1H 3C2
Contact: Paul Lachapelle, Owner / Engineer
Tel: (905) 576-1279
Fax: (905) 576-0008
Email: questrec@idirect.com
Web: www.questrecording.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Ana / dig
Mixing ConsoIes : WESTAR 8000; 40 INPUT AUTOMATED
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer A80 24 tk; (2) Panasonic 3800; (2) Studer B67; Mitsubishi X86; (2) Alesis XT20; Alesis BRC
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, TC ELECTRONICS, DRAWMER, ROLAND, YAMAHA, AKAI, etc.
Size of Rooms : Studio 30 ft. x 35 ft; Control 30 ft x 27 ft; (2) Isolation booths 6 ft x 6 ft.
Special Equipment: Yamaha C3 Grand, Meyer HD 1, TC Finalizer
Amenities: Kitchen, lounge
Location: suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Ruth Finlay, Lenore Elaine, John Cini, Oasis Productions, Tanglefoot
Pricing Information: $60 - $70/ hr
Unique Features & Services: Excellent microphone and outboard gear selection; 15 years experience; Mastering DAT to DAT through TC Finalizer
R.S. Sounds & Production
40 Winding Way
Brantford, ON N3R 3S3
Tel: (519) 753-7819
Email: rssounds@hotmail.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24+
Format: Computer based (Layla Card)
Board Manufacturer: Peavey (SCR 2400)
Outboard Gear: Dual Mp mic tube pre amp, Alesis 3630 compressor, A.R.T. Dr-X 2100 and more...
Size of Rooms : Tracking 11' x 22', Control 10' x 9'
Location: Brantford, ON
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Mike Trebilock (Killjoys), Looking For Heather, Matt Cuffy, John Sweeney
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: $25/hr or 20 hrs for $400, 40 hrs for $750, 80 hrs for $1375.
Unique Features & Services: Music Recording/Production, Music/Dialogue Editing, Mastering, Radio Spots, Jingles, Audio Restoration, CD-R Replication, Session Players and more.
Raven Street Studios
1540 Raven Ave
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7Y9
Contact: Julie Larocque, Studio Manager; Breen Murray, Owner
Tel: (613) 798-0070
Fax: (613) 798-0070
Email: ravenst@istar.ca
Number of Studios: 3
Number of Tracks: 24 digital, 24 analogue
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : TAC Magnum; Mackie 24/8, ProTools
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer A-820 w/ Dolby SR; ProTools, ADAT's, Panasonic SV-3800's
Outboard Gear: UREI, Lexicon, Sony, Ensoniq, Klark-Teknik, Roland, PreSonus, Valley Audio, Behringer, Drawmer, Soundforge, Cubase VST, ACID
Size of Rooms : 45 x 30; 2 Iso Booths (linked to all 3 studios)
Special Equipment: Baldwin 9 foot grand piano, Hammond BC, Wurlitzer electronic piano
Amenities: Kitchenette, lounge, TV
Location: 5 mins to downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Robert Farrell, Jupiter Ray Project, everender, Hammerheads, Julie Larocque
On site Accommodations: Can be arranged
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: $70 /hour prepaid; package deals Studio A: $750 block /day; Studio B: $40 /hour $400 block /day
Unique Features & Services: One of Canada’s finest recording rooms; great sightlines between iso-booths allow easy relaxed recording
Type of Studio: Tracking and mixing
Reaction Studios
48 McGee St.
Toronto, ON M4M 2K9
Contact: Jeff Elliott, Engineer; Tom Heron, Engineer; Ormond Jobin, Manager; Chris Stringer, Engineer
Tel: (416) 461-7869
Fax: (416) 461-7071
Email: reaction@interlog.com
Web: www.interlog.com/~reaction
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 24 (ADATS available thru rental dept.)
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: SSL
Mixing ConsoIes : SSL 4040 G series
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer A827, A807, A80 1/2”, D-780
Outboard Gear: AMS; Lexicon, ADL, Pultec, Neve, Focusrite, Urei
Size of Rooms : Studio A: 35’ x 22’
Special Equipment: In house rental dept.
Amenities: 2 kitchens, pool table, full lounge
Location: Downtown T.O., close public transit access
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Sloan, Bruce Cockburn, Kim Stockwood, Jacksoul
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: Please Call
Unique Features & Services: 100% Music - Album projects, CD pre-mastering, digital editing.
Recording Arts Canada
984 Hwy #8, PO Box 11025
Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5P9
Contact: Joseph Keca, ; Don Nicklin,
Tel: (905) 662-2666
Fax: (905) 643-7520
Email: admissions@recordingarts.com
Web: www.recordingarts.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 24 tk analog, 24 tk dig
Format: Ana / dig
Board Manufacturer: Neve
Mixing ConsoIes : Two fully discrete Neve consoles
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony MCI - JH 2”; ProTools; Alesis XT's; Motu-2408
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, DBX, Drawmer
Amenities: Yes
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Shania Twain The Woman in Me, Sarah McLachlan, Cirque du Soleil
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Type of Studio: Audio recording and mixing
Red Shift Productions Inc.
225 Mutual St.
Toronto, ON M5B 2B4
Contact: Amanda Clements, Production Co-ordinator; Mike Kelly, Sales & Marketing
Tel: (416) 977-9740
Fax: (416) 977-7147
Email: dubbing@mcclear.com
Location: Downtown Toronto
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Sailor Moon, Kerropi & Friends, Power Stone - Japanese to English; Kassai & Luk, Jalna - French to English; Stories from My Childhood - Russian to English; Many television commercials - French to English
Pricing Information: Call for Quotation
Unique Features & Services: Rythmoband services offered for language dubbing, animation and ADR
Comments: Production assistance in all aspects of radio, television and new media
Type of Studio: Language versioning and dubbing. Rythmoband also available.
Rev Music
25 St. Nicholas St
Toronto, ON M4Y 1W5
Contact: Diane Chow, Business Manager, revdiane@home.com; Gary Justice, Producer / Composer, revgary@home.com
Tel: (416) 703-4385, studio: 925-5669
Fax: (416) 925-5669
Email: revemail@home.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16 ana / 24 dig
Format: MOTU 2408 Mach II, ADAT, Fostex 16 track
Board Manufacturer: Soundcraft
Outboard Gear: General compliment of equipment; Lexicon; Alesis; Roland; ART, etc
Size of Rooms : Control room 300 sq.ft, Live floor 200 sq.ft., lounge/2nd live floor 200 sq.ft., office & kitchen 300 sq.ft
Special Equipment: sound modules, samplers; 1969 Fender Rhodes Piano, Roland, AKAI, Korg, Emu & various instruments, amplifiers, and mics (incl. Neumann TLM 103, Seinnheiser 421, SM57/58s, Audio Technica 37R's...)
Location: Downtown (Yonge & Wellesley)
Major Projects (Last 12 months): artists: Michael Grey, Paolo; Film: Jean Claude Van Dam, Knock Off; Multimedia: Phoenix Science Centre, Bata Shoe Museum
Pricing Information: $25 - $75 / hour
Unique Features & Services: arranging, composition, MIDI programming, lock to picture
Comments: Able to import sessions from ADAT, Pro Tools or DA-88; have much experience co-writing with artists.
Rocket Digital Post & Sound, A Division of MIJO Corporation
635 Queen St. E.
Toronto, ON M4M 1G4
Contact: Gabe Lee, Audio Engineer, gabe@mijo.ca; Clinton Young, V.P. Production, clinton@mijo.ca
Tel: (416) 778-6852
Fax: (416) 778-9926
Web: www.mijo.ca
Number of Studios: 1 Audio Post
Number of Tracks: 16
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie HUI, 1998
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ProTools, DAT, CD, Cassette, 3/4”, Digital Betacam
Outboard Gear: Focusrite
Amenities: Kitchen
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Tribute TV, multimedia, commercials, promos
Pricing Information: On request
Unique Features & Services: Video duplication, CD-R replication, DCI, satellite, fibre transmissions, French adaptation & other French language services
The Rogue
215 Niagara St.
Toronto, ON M6J 2L2
Contact: Jay Elliott, Engineer; James Paul, Manager
Tel: (416) 304-0515
Fax: (416) 304-0516
Email: therogue@interlog.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 48
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: Soundcraft
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft DC2020 32 channel (1986), D&R 677 Tube 24 channel (1975), Eela 8 channel(1980)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam ATR-80 2” 24 track; 24-track Alesis Adat (3); Tascam 85-16B 1” 16 track; TEAC 80-8 1/2” 8 track; Studer A807 1/4” 2 track w/ Dolby SR/A; HHB/Pioneer D-9601 High Sampling Dat; Panasonic SV-3700 Dat;
Outboard Gear: Tube Tech; BSS; Drawmer; Lexicon; Yamaha; DBX; Ampex
Size of Rooms : Live room: 60’x35’; booth: 8’x11’
Special Equipment: Large selection of vintage instruments and amps
Amenities: Kitchen; lounge
Location: Suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Kevin Hearn; Penny Lang; Blue Rodeo
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: Please inquire
Unique Features & Services: In-house production & musician services available; developing museum of vintage radio and recording equipment, 1927 Chevrolet
Type of Studio: Music recording
Ross Recording
1414 Victoria Ave.
Windsor, ON N8X 1P3
Contact: Robert Ross, Owner
Tel: (519) 973-1752
Fax: (519) 973-1801
Email: robert@rossrecording.com
Web: www.rossrecording.com
Roto Noto Music
148 Erin Ave
Hamilton, ON L8K 4W3
Contact: Randall Cousins, Owner
Tel: (905) 451-7555
Email: info@rotonoto.com
Web: www.rotonoto.com
Round Sound Studios Inc.
60 Pippin Road Unit 44 & 45
Concord, ON L4K 4M8
Contact: Danny Sustar, Manager / Engineer; Gina Troiano, President
Tel: (905) 660-5815
Fax: (905) 660-5028
Number of Studios: 1 Audio Post
Number of Tracks: 40
Format: ana / dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Westar
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Otari MTR 40 Mark III; MTR 10; MX5050; Tascam DA88; Tascam DA60
Outboard Gear: AMS, 480XG, 224, Quantec, Digitech VTP, Drawmer 1960, Tube Tech
Size of Rooms : 1200 sq ft. studio; 1200 sq ft. control room
Location: Suburbs (N of city)
Unique Features & Services: Music for TV, Movies & Albums
Rumble-Fish Studios
108 Woodbine Downs Blvd., Ste. 7
Toronto, ON M9W 5S6
Contact: David Fish , President (S&TG)
Tel: (416) 675-0113
Fax: (416) 675-2210
Email: david@rumble-fish.com
Web: www.rumble-fish.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 40
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Yamaha, Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Yamaha, Mackie
Recorders/Tape machine(s): (4) Tascam DA-88, and hard disk
Outboard Gear: SPL, Yamaha, Alesis.
Size of Rooms : 25’ x 30’; 40’ x 30’
Special Equipment: Fully automated sequencing and sampling
Amenities: High ceilings, plenty of natural light
Location: Five minutes from Pearson Airport
Rehearsal Space: 22 rooms, large / small / equipped or non-equipped
Pricing Information: Call for detailed info.
Unique Features & Services: Artist developments.com, Playlist Mag., RFS Recording Contract
Scene By Scene Audio
259 Danforth Ave., 2nd Fl.
Toronto, ON M4K 1N2
Contact: Bill Kinnon, Managing Director, bill@sbys.com
Tel: (416) 463-5060
Fax: (416) 463-3324
Web: www.sbys.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24 tk
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Yamaha O2K
Recorders/Tape machine(s): DA-30 Mrk II,Sony PCM 800, SoundScape R.ed DAW
Outboard Gear: TL Audio Compressor / EQ, TC Electronics Dynamizer
Special Equipment: Large ADR Room
Amenities: Kitchen
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Television series work/Global, CTV, The Discovery Channel
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: On Request
Unique Features & Services: Video Post Production (Avid & Media 100), Effects Library
Type of Studio: Audio Post
Sequence Productions
19 Mercer St. #201
Toronto, ON M5V 1H2
Contact: Angelo Oddi, Owner
Tel: (416) 217-0505
Fax: (416) 217-0333
Email: sequence@interlog.com
Signature Sound
RR #2 GadsHill
Stratford, ON N0K 1J0
Contact: Jay Riehl,
Tel: (519) 271-4478
Fax: (519) 271-4478
Email: jay@signaturesound.net
Web: signaturesound.net
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32
Format: ADAT 16 Bit (Digital)
Board Manufacturer: Alesis
Mixing ConsoIes : X2
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ADAT 16 Bit
Outboard Gear: Lots
Size of Rooms : 1800 sq feet
Special Equipment: Computer recording, Editing, Mastering
Location: Stratford
Pricing Information: $50/hr.
Silverbirch Productions
680 Queen’s Quay W., Suite 600
Toronto, ON M5V 2Y9
Contact: Andy Krehm, Owner / Mastering Engineer, andy@silverbirchprod.com; Bruce Longman, Manufacturing, bruce@silverbirchprod.com; Terry Sawchuk, Recording / Mixing Engineer, terry@silverbirchprod.com
Tel: (416) 260-6688
Fax: (416) 260-5126
Email: info@silverbirchprod.com
Web: www.silverbirchprod.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 64 tks
Format: 24 bit Dig
Board Manufacturer: Yamaha and Digidesign
Mixing ConsoIes : Pro Tools virtual mixer, Yamaha 03D
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ProTools I-24 Mixplus, Adats & DA88
Outboard Gear: Manley Massive Passive tube Eq, Manley Variable MU tube compressors/limiter, Manley stereo tube pre-amp, Apogee PSX-100 24 bit dig to ana/ana to dig converter, Drawmer 1960 & 1961, Nightpro EQ3D. All waves plug-ins
Size of Rooms : Control room: 9’ x 14’, Overdub room: 6’ x 7’ , Tracking: 30’ x 40’
Special Equipment: Complete midi set-up with sampling CDs and SampleCell TDM, Martin Acoustic Guitars, Neumann U87s. Mesa Boogie amp, plug-ins, Genelec 1030A powered monitors.
Amenities: Lounge with microwave and fridge
Location: Downtown Toronto
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Anvil, Grimskunk, Fallacy Flow, Fathead, Kevin Breit, Madagascar slim, Rational Youth, Sulk, Wendy O. Williams and The Plasmatics, Wild T
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: $43/hour or $38/hour block rates
Type of Studio: Recording, mastering, and CD duplication
The Snug
144 Murray St.
Brantford, ON N3S 5R1
Contact: Fraser Yeats, Owner / Producer
Tel: (519) 753-9031
Email: fmyeats@yahoo.com
Song Support
260 Stonybrook Dr.
Kitchener, ON N2M 4M1
Contact: Ron Hiller,
Tel: (519) 744-7529
Fax: (519) 579-5763
Email: ronno@intrnear.com
Sonic Workshop
174 Spadina Ave. Ste. 600
Toronto, ON M5T 2C2
Contact: David Pritchard, Owner
Tel: (416) 504-0511
Fax: (416) 504-5542
Web: www.sonicworkshop.net
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: Unlimited
Format: Dig/Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : Sonic Solutions DAW & ProTools DAWSony
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Analog: Sony-OtariDigital: Sonic Solutions ProTools 4
Amenities: all amenities
Location: Downtown T.O.
Unique Features & Services: Mainly an audio post radio & tv production
Sony Oasis Studio
1121 Leslie Street
North York, ON M3C 2J9
Contact: Lenny DeRose, Manager Sony Oasis Studio, Engineer, Ext. 7297
Tel: (416) 391-3311
Fax: (416) 383-2004
Email: SonyMusicCanada@sonymusic.ca
Web: www.sonymusic.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Neve
Mixing ConsoIes : 1988 VR 48 input flying fader
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer A27; Sony 8-track digital
Outboard Gear: Eventide, Lexicon, Sontec, Massingberg, DBX, Pultec, Neve EQ & Limiters, Summit, API, Focusrite
Size of Rooms : Unknown
Special Equipment: Unknown
Amenities: In-house, part of Sony complex
Location: Suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Prozzak, Chantal Kreviazuk, Philosopher Kings “Live” “Famous Rich & Beautiful” - Columbia
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: Not applicable
Type of Studio: Private audio recording for Sony projects only
Sound Creations Recording Studio
322 Grandview Ave
London, ON N6K 2S9
Contact: Mike Weare, Owner
Tel: (519) 657-2816
Fax: (519) 657-2816
Email: soundzzz@hotmail.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft Ghost 24 channerl
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Fostex G16; modified Phillips 1/4” 2 trk tube reel to reel
Outboard Gear: Custom made tube mic preamps, various reverbs, compressors, gates & EQs
Size of Rooms : 16 x 24; 12 x 12
Special Equipment: Atari 1040 with EMagic LogicAudio
Location: Suburbs
Pricing Information: call for quote
Unique Features & Services: Freelance engineering
Type of Studio: Pre-production studio
The Sound Foundry
13740 Tecumseh Rd. E.
Windsor, ON N8N 3T5
Contact: Brett Humber, Studio Mgr./ Eng.; Chris Pistagnesi, House Engineer
Tel: (519) 979-6040 / (877) 525-0507
Fax: (519) 979-1498
Email: soundfoundry@hotmail.com
Web: www.geocities.com/~sound_foundry
Format: digital and analog
Board Manufacturer: Soundcraft
Mixing ConsoIes : Ghost
Recorders/Tape machine(s): adatxt20, motu, dat, 1/4"
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Drawmer, Yamaha, dbx, Alesis, T L Audio
Size of Rooms : 2
Special Equipment: 66 Fender super reverb, Mesa/ Boogie, Marhsall, Stratocasters, Les Pauls, Virus B, K 2500
Amenities: jacuzzi, pool, sauna
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Sewing with Nancie, Area Fifty-One, Less A Day, Windsor Bluesfest
Pricing Information: $50/hr.
Unique Features & Services: recording, mixing, mastering, manufacturing, graphics, on-hold audio, audio restoration,
Type of Studio: audio recording
Sound Ideas Recording Studio
105 W. Beaver Creek Rd., #4
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1C6
Contact: Dave Lukezic, Engineer; Brian Nimens, President
Tel: (905) 886-5000
Fax: (905) 886-6800
Email: info@sound-ideas.com
Web: http://www.sound-ideas.com
Unique Features & Services: The world's largest publisher of professional sound effects. In addition, our unique production music libraries are used worldwide. These products are utilized daily by broadcast, recording studio and post-production facilities, and in countless multimedia presentations.
Type of Studio: Brian Nimens
Sound of One Hand Studios
1570 Liverpool Ct., #1
Ottawa, ON K1B 4L2
Contact: John Dooher, Co-Owner / Engineer; Marty Jones, Co-Owner / Engineer
Tel: (613) 741 3590
Fax: (613) 741 9834
Email: sooh@soundofonehand.com
Web: www.soundofonehand.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 48 digital, 24 analog
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Neve, Tascam
Mixing ConsoIes : Studio A: Neve 8014; Studio B: Tascam
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studio A: Studer A80 MK IV-2”; Ampex ATR 102-1/2”; Studio B: 3 Alesis Adat
Outboard Gear: API 550A EQs (6); (2) API 512 Mic pre; (2) Urei 1176 (blackface); Pultec EQP-1A3; Summit Audio TLA-100A (2); TC Electronic 2290; Evantide HR3000-DPSX, AMS RMX16; Lexicon DCm42;
Size of Rooms : Studio A: 440 sq. ft. control, 1000 sq. ft. studio. Studio B: 200sq. ft. control, 300 sq. ft. studio.
Special Equipment: DX-77’s, vintage instruments
Amenities: kitchenette; bathroom; small lounge
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Harvey Danger
On site Accommodations: Can arrange
Rehearsal Space: Can arrange
Pricing Information: Studio A-$800/day incl. eng; Studio B-$500/day incl. eng.
Unique Features & Services: Recording, editing, mastering, database of contacts available.
Sound Stage Niagara
7040 Thorold Stone Rd.
Niagara Falls, ON L2J 1B6
Contact: Dave Hall, Owner
Tel: (905) 358-6592
Fax: (905) 358-6592
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16
Format: Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : Sound Tracks 24x8x16 MR series (1987)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam 85-16B; Tascam 55 2-T; Sony DAT.
Outboard Gear: various
Size of Rooms : studio -- 1000 square feet
Special Equipment: CD burning
Amenities: coffee room
Location: downtown
Pricing Information: $40/hr
Sound Venture Productions
219-126 York St.
Ottawa, ON K1N 5T5
Contact: Tim Joyce, VP, Production
Tel: (613) 241-5111
Fax: (613) 241-5010
Web: www.soundventure.com
Sound & Vision Studio
480 Richmond St. E.
Toronto, ON M5A 1R2
Contact: Iain McPherson, , iain@passport.ca
Tel: (416) 214-0885
Fax: (416) 368-9419
Email: djiain@interlog.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 8-32 plus virtual tracks
Format: Hard disk, Adat, Midi
Board Manufacturer: Panasonic - Ramsa
Mixing ConsoIes : DA-7 (digital), full automation, compression/gates on all inputs, etc.
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Adat Type II's, Tascam DA-30
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Roland, Boss, Yamaha, Emu
Size of Rooms : 16’ x 18’ (control), 14’ x 14’ (live)
Special Equipment: Fully digital (lightpipe, AES, Co-ax)
Amenities: Starbucks coffee on Tap!
Location: Downtown Toronto -studio district. Excellent access to DVP/Gardiner Expressway
Major Projects (Last 12 months): U2, Sky, Boomtang, Philosopher Kings, Watchmen, Dahmnait Doyle, Susan Aglukark, Joydrop, Orgy
On site Accommodations: No, except a really comfortable couch!
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: Rates upon request
Unique Features & Services: Excellent A&R / Radio connections (via DJ Iain), Specializing in Production & Remizes for Club, Rave and CHR formats
Comments: Fully professional studio in an exceptionally comfortable setting
Type of Studio: Audio recording, remixing, post services.
Soundaround Inc.
5186 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, ON M9A 1C4
Tel: (416) 236-2934
Email: info@soundaroundinc.com
Web: www.soundaroundinc.com
Soundfield Studios Inc.
189 Church St.
Toronto, ON M5B 1Y7
Contact: Jeffrey White, Manager
Tel: (416) 867-9023
Fax: (416) 363-3907
Soundhouse Studio
2107 Kilbride St
Kilbride, ON L0P 1G0
Contact: Sean Dyer, Sales & Marketing
Tel: (905) 335-0897
Fax: (905) 335-6031
Email: soundhse@worldchat.com
Web: www.soundhousestudio.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16 ana & 8 dig
Format: 16 track 1/2" & hard drive
Board Manufacturer: Aries
Mixing ConsoIes : 24x8x16 & Samson SPL 1640 16 channel console
Outboard Gear: Midiverb 4, Quadraverb, Drv 1000, dbx 266XL comp/gate/limiter etc.
Size of Rooms : Engineering rm- 350 sq.ft.; sound rm w/ iso rm- 500 sq. ft.
Special Equipment: Mac G4, Digital Performer 2.7 waves plug-in bundle
Amenities: Quaint local restaurant
Location: Kilbride, (Burlington ON)
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Karolina Ingleton, cyn D
On site Accommodations: yes
Rehearsal Space: see above sq. ft.
Pricing Information: Please call
Unique Features & Services: arranging, producing, writing, mastering
Comments: Studio used for musical & theatrical production (v/o)
Type of Studio: Midi sequencing, Inhouse proj. development & CD Mastering
Soundtech Recording
5940 Abbott St.
LaSalle, ON N9J 3L6
Contact: Mark Plancke, Owner, Mark@soundtechrecording.com
Tel: (519) 972-5798
Web: www.soundtechrecording.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Analog / Digital
Board Manufacturer: Ward Beck
Mixing ConsoIes : Customized WBS 2488 (1977)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): MCI JH 24 Alesis ADAT XT20
Outboard Gear: Neve, Telefunken, RCA, Manley, Urei, Empirical Labs, dbx, Lang, API, Langevin
Size of Rooms : Live room: 22' x 20', Control room: 20' x 18'
Special Equipment: Lang PEQ2, RCA BA6A, Stephen Paul U87
Amenities: Lounge
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Kelly Hoppe - Big Sugar, Ray Manzerolle - Earl Klugh, Dean Drouillard - JVSO
Pricing Information: $75 /hour, block rates available
Unique Features & Services: 24 track DAW w/waves and Antares, production services and session musicians available
Comments: Hammond B2 w/122 Leslie, DW drums, Marshall, Fender, Ampeg, Mesa Boogie
Type of Studio: Audio recording, mixing, mastering
Spence-Thomas Audio Post
320 King St. E.
Toronto, ON M5A 1K6
Contact: Marilyn Abobo, Office Manager, marilyn@spence-thomas.com; Shaun Firth, Engineer, shaun@spence-thomas.com; Patrick Spence-Thomas, President, patrick@spence-thomas.com; Richard Spence-Thomas, Engineer, richard@spence-thomas.com
Tel: (416) 361-6383
Fax: (416) 361-2970
Email: info@spence-thomas.com
Web: www.spence-thomas.com
Number of Studios: 2 Audio Post
Number of Tracks: Studio 1-72, Studio 2-16
Format: Digital
Mixing ConsoIes : Yamaha O2R / Yamaha 03D
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ProTools, Tascam DA88, Akai DD8, Akai DR16, Betacam SP, Doremi V
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, TLAudio, Aphex etc.
Size of Rooms : 600 sq ft. / 400 sq ft.
Location: Downtown
Spinning Sound Ltd.
, ON L5N 6W8
Contact: Joey Ragona, Owner, joeyd@spinning-sound.com
Tel: (905) 785-0068
Web: www.spinning-sound.com
Format: Digitlal and Analog
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie D8b
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Fostex D5
Outboard Gear: Roland, EMU, Kurzweil, Akai, Software Synths, Lexicon, Digitech, Denon, Technics, Soundcraft, Korg
Size of Rooms : 2 rooms, 10' x 20'
Special Equipment: Software synths, samplers
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Jacksoul, 11:30, Whigfield, Shawn Desmon, Temperence, De'Lacy, Eyes Cream
Pricing Information: Negotiable for each project. Industry standard prices
Unique Features & Services: The cutting edge of sound and technology. Our remix and production work stands out and is competitive in international markets.
Type of Studio: Audio recording and mastering
Starlink Sound
G.B. 102, R.R. #4
Brighton , ON K0K 1H0
Contact: Rick Hodgson, Owner / Producer
Tel: (613) 475-3500
Fax: (613) 475-5812
Email: starlink@reach.net
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16 +
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : 24 channel 8 Buss + external mic pre’s
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ADAT (16 or 24 tracks)
Outboard Gear: TL Audio; Aphex; TC Electronic M2000 & Finalizer Plus; Alesis; Studiomaster; Korg; dbx; Neumann; AKG; B&K; Sennheiser; Shure; Audiotechnica
Size of Rooms : Cont Rm: 16’ x 12’ x 8’, Tracking Rm: 17’ x 14’ x 8’ + 2 iso booths
Special Equipment: MIcs: Neumann, AKG, Shure, Audio Technica, B & K
Location: Rural
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Local CD’s, jingles, voice overs
On site Accommodations: Local Motels, Presquille Park
Pricing Information: On request
Unique Features & Services: Digital editing, album pre-mastering & mastering, sample rate conversions, file format conversions & transfers, stock music & sound effects
Stu’s Studio
775 Dundas St. E.
Mississauga, ON L4Y 2B5
Contact: Stu Holloway, Narration; Marie France LeGall, Narration / Translation
Tel: (905) 275-5589
Fax: (905) 275-5589
Email: puffinstu@aol.com
Number of Studios: 1
Recorders/Tape machine(s): DAT, CD, Zip Disk, Super Disk, Reel to Reel, cassette
Special Equipment: Audio-technica 5040 mic
Location: Dundas / Cawthra
Pricing Information: Bulk blocks available. Please inquire
Type of Studio: Voice-overs, narration, French language translations, sound for multi-media, and internet audio
Studio 1291
PO Box 321
Hawkesbury, ON K6A 2R9
Tel: (613) 632-4261
Email: pickle@hawk.igs.net
Web: www.hawk.igs.net/~pickle
Studio 306
17 Central Hospital Lane
Toronto, ON M5A 4N4
Contact: Robert Cobban, Chief Engineer; Jennifer Lord, Studio Manager
Tel: (416) 968-2306
Fax: (416) 968-7641
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: Studio 1: 24 trk Studio 2: 24 trk
Format: Analog
Board Manufacturer: Westar with Diskmix; Neotek
Mixing ConsoIes : Automation 32 channel/64 input; Elan 232/28 channel
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studio 1: Studer A 820 with Dolby SR, Studer A -20 2 trk with CTTC and Dolby SR, Panasonic DAT Machines (2) Studio 2: DA-88 (3) with Sync cards, Studer A810 with CTTC, Panasonic DAT machine 3100
Outboard Gear: Lexicon 300, Eventine H3000, Yamaha Rev 7, Spx & much more
Size of Rooms : Studio 1: Floor 20’ x 36’ Studio 2: 12’ x 18’
Special Equipment: Pultec tube EQs, U87 mics, UREI compressors, Phone Patch system, Adam Smith 2600 tape lock, great mic selection
Amenities: Kitchen
Location: Downtown (Cabbagetown)
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Cowboy Junkies, Animation Projects, Animated Features
On site Accommodations: Unknown
Rehearsal Space: Unknown
Pricing Information: On Request
Unique Features & Services: Studio 1 equipped with large skylight for natural illumination, Hammond B-3 organ, Steinway 7’ grand piano, Leslie 251 amp, Fender Princeton amp
Studio 8 Recording Facilities
14 Goodmark Place
Toronto, ON M9W 6R1
Contact: Nelson Castro, Sales; Jeff Iantorno, Principle
Tel: (416) 674-3364
Fax: (416) 798-0829
Email: studio8@yahoo.com
Web: www.studio8.cjb.net
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24 track
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Yamaha, Roland, Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Yamaha O2R, Mackie 1202 VLZ, Roland 880 series EX digital mixer
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Roland 24 track digital workstation, Alesis ADAT XT (x4)
Outboard Gear: DBX, TC Electronic, Behringer, Digitech, Alesis, Antares etc.
Size of Rooms : Live room: 400 sq. ft.; iso booth: 400 sq. ft.; control: 400 sq. ft.
Special Equipment: Rode NT2, AKG C1000, 414, Senheiser 609e, 421, Shure 57, 58, Audio technica 4050.
Amenities: Local restaurants, golf range
Location: Hwy 27 and Steeles
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Film score for “Silver Screen” / "Delivering The Goods" Comedy Network
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Pricing Information: $30 / hour
Unique Features & Services: In house engineer, Great Drum Sounds!!!
Comments: Relaxed environment
Type of Studio: Project studio, audio post
Studio 92
397 Donlands Ave.
Toronto, ON M4J 3S2
Contact: Norm Barker, Owner / Manager
Tel: (416) 467-9597
Fax: (416) 696-7901
Email: studio92@idirect.com
Web: www.studio92canada.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16 and 24
Format: Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundtracs Megas Studios
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony MCIJH-24; Tascam MSR 16
Size of Rooms : 800 Square foor live room
Special Equipment: Milestone drum kit. Marshall Amp (1972)
Amenities: kitchen
Location: downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Irish Descendants - Look to The Sea; Gypsies & Lovers; Adam’s Curse; Little Mack Simmons--Little Mack is Back
Pricing Information: $30-$45/Hour
Unique Features & Services: 2 gold records, 1 Juno Award.
Studio A - Mirador
31 McBrine Dr.
Kitchener, ON N2R 1J1
Contact: Katie Wreford, Studio Manager
Tel: (519) 748-9599
Fax: (519) 895-2997 DO NOT PRINT
Email: info@studioa-mirador.com
Web: www.studioa-mirador.com
The Studio at Puck’s Farm
RR3
Schomberg, ON L0G 1T0
Contact: Frazier Mohawk, Recording; David Moyles, Mastering
Tel: (905) 939-7036
Fax: (905) 939-4632
Email: frazier@pucksfarm.com
Web: www.pucksfarm.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Ana
Board Manufacturer: MCI
Mixing ConsoIes : MCI 636, Neve 8036, ProTools 24 track
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer 24 track, Otari 80
Outboard Gear: Dolby SR + assorted Neve, API, Focusrite, Universal Audio etc.
Size of Rooms : 30 x 40 x 28
Special Equipment: C3, Petrof Grand Piano, tube gear, amps for tracking, vintage instruments
Amenities: Kitchen, lounge, pony rides, hayrides
Location: Rural
Major Projects (Last 12 months): George Fox, Score film for Rick Nelson, Sass Jordan
On site Accommodations: 1 Bedroom Suite, Sleeps 4
Rehearsal Space: Can be arranged
Pricing Information: Please inquire
Unique Features & Services: 170 acre farm lots of clean air, 28 ft. ceiling with balconies
Type of Studio: Music recording, film scoring, mastering
Studio B
16 Butterworth Ave.
Toronto, ON M1L 1H1
Contact: William Petrie, Owner / Operator
Tel: (416) 372-0728
Fax: (416) 569-1449
Email: the_petries@e-mail.com
Web: www.webspawner.com/user/studiob
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24 tk ana / 32 tk Sound Tools
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Neotek
Mixing ConsoIes : Neotek Elan
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Otari MX80; Mac based Digidesign Sound Tools
Outboard Gear: Manley, Drawmer, Neumann, AKG, Monster Cable, Dynaudio Monitors, CD-R indexer
Size of Rooms : 1) 600 sq ft 2) 200 sq ft 3) 160 sq ft.
Special Equipment: CD-R Mastering
Amenities: Kitchen, Ping Pong
Location: Rural, scenic wooded
Major Projects (Last 12 months): David Wilcox, Caroline Dale
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: On request
Unique Features & Services: Complete pro 24 tk recording incl. all instruments, full MIDI / digital workstation, Steinway 6’ grand piano
Type of Studio: Tracking and audio recording. Pre-production.
Studio J
59 Tom Street
Hamilton, ON L8R 1X2
Contact: Jordan Abraham, President
Tel: (905) 522-7322

Studioasis Media Corp.
793 Pharmacy Ave.
Scarborough, ON M1L 3K2
Contact: Gord Brodie, Studio Manager; Gary Butler, Operations Manager; Mike Kelly, Sales & Marketing
Tel: (416) 285-1111
Fax: (416) 285-9617
Email: studio@studioasis.com
Web: www.studioasis.com
Number of Studios: 3
Size of Rooms : Studio A: 105' x 120' x 36' - grid at 26', Hard Wall cyc 180' x 20', Powered for cyc lights, A/C available, 6' x 7' x 15' pit; Studio B: 105' x 120' x 36' - grid at 26', Hard wall cyc 180' x 20', Powered for cyc lights; Studio C: 60' x 80' x 36' - grid at 26', Hard wall cyc 40' x 80' x 20', Powered for cyc lights, A/C available
Location: East Toronto
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Suspect; Murder at 1600; Extreme Measures; Stanley & Iris; TVO-Noddy, Polk-a-Dot Shorts
On site Accommodations: Close to major chains
Rehearsal Space: yes
Pricing Information: Call for quotation
Unique Features & Services: Full tele-production facilities available
Type of Studio: Sound Stages & Tele-production
Summit Sound Inc.
PO Box 333
Westport, ON K0G 1X0
Contact: Dave Daw, President / Chief Engineer, dave@summitsound.com; Kathy Daw, Production / Graphic Design, kathy@summitsound.com
Tel: (613) 273-2818 or (800) 403-9755
Fax: (613) 273-7325
Email: info@summitsound.com
Web: www.summitsound.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24 ana / 16 dig (ProTools)
Format: 1" w/dolby S ana / Mac G4 dig
Board Manufacturer: Tascam
Mixing ConsoIes : Tascam M3500 (64 input)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Fostex G24 S-1”, Tascam 1/4”, Tascam & Sony DATs, ProTools V5 on Mac
Outboard Gear: ProTools plug-ins, dbx, Aphex, Lexicon, Alesis, Ashley, Yamaha, Digitech
Size of Rooms : 2400 sq. ft.
Special Equipment: More than 50 mics, premier 7 pc birch drum kit, Short-Run CD duplication gear
Amenities: Kitchenette, Lounge
Location: Rural on 34 wooded acres bordering “Dead” Creek
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Album projects for a variety of genres; mastering
On site Accommodations: 2 guest rooms accommodating up to 10 people at a time
Rehearsal Space: n/a
Pricing Information: $75 / hr (as low as $50 / hr on packages), engineer included
Unique Features & Services: High quality session players on call; complete digital mastering and CD & cassette manufacturing in-house
Comments: In business since 1974
Type of Studio: Album projects
Swordfish Digital Audio
60 Beacon Avenue
Hamilton, ON L8T 2N5
Tel: (905) 679-1182
Fax: (905) 679-1182
Email: info@swordfishdigital.com
Web: www.swordfishdigital.com
Number of Studios: 1
Format: ProTools w/ ADATxt20
Board Manufacturer: Soundcraft Ghost, Mackie, Alesis
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ADAT and Hard Disc
Outboard Gear: Avalon, Lexicon, ProTools plugins by Focusrite, Drawmer, T/C Electronics, Waves, DUY, Wave Mechanics
Special Equipment: Genelec 1031a, Yamaha NS10m Monitoring, Tascam DA40
Location: Hamilton
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Kevin Pauls, Everso..., T.A.C.F., Hugh Hartwell Trio
Unique Features & Services: Specializing in LIVE recordings. Mainly editing and mastering indie projects. Production services available. CD Duplicaton including full service design and graphics.
Synchronicity Digital Audio Inc.
415 Yonge St. #1403
Toronto, ON M5B 2E7
Contact: Emil Jany, Owner / Engineer
Tel: (416) 971-2365
Fax: (416) 971-7758
Email: syncdigi@sprint.ca
Synthetic Rhyme Productions
207 Blue Willow Dr.
Woodbridge, ON L4L 9E1
Contact: Daniel Bijan, Owner
Tel: (905) 264-1120
Fax: (905) 264-1130
Email: dbjian@aol.com
Number of Tracks: Hard Disk
Format: Digital
Mixing ConsoIes : Spirit 328 Digital Peavey Production Series
Type of Studio: All forms of music recording
Tanis Productions
1341 Matheson Ave. E.
Mississauga, ON L4W 1R1
Contact: Greg Johnston, Owner
Tel: 905-624-8484
Fax: 905-624-4224
Thunder Dome Sounds Inc.
54 Bretton Circle
Markham, ON L3S 3R1
Contact: Patrice Benn, Manager; Eddie Bullen, Owner
Tel: (905) 475-9460
Fax: (905) 475-7110
Email: thunder@idirect.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 118
Format: Digital
Board Manufacturer: Soundtracks
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundtracks 48x8x2
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam
Outboard Gear: Digitech TCR-24 Multiverb 3, Kawai RN4
Location: McCowan and Denison
Major Projects (Last 12 months): “Hands Up” by Sway, Maestro Fresh Wes, Liberty Silver “Lost In Your Love”
Pricing Information: Studio: $65 /hour, Digital editing: $50 /hour
Comments: In-house producer
Type of Studio: MIDI and live audio recording
Towne Music
3333 Martin’s Pine Cr.
Mississauga, ON L5L 1G3
Contact: David Norris-Elye, Engineer, Producer, Composer, Musician
Tel: (905) 828-4519
Fax: (same as above but call first)
Email: dnerd@bigfoot.com
Web: www.bigfoot.com/~dnerd
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: unlimited on Hard Disk
Format: Digital and Analog
Board Manufacturer: Soundcraft
Mixing ConsoIes : Ghost '00
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Fostex model 80 (8 trk reel to reel)
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Yamaha, Digitech, Alesis, BBE
Size of Rooms : 22'x12'
Special Equipment: G3/466 with Logic Audio, Pro Tools, tube pre's, Peaks & Waves software
Location: Erin Mills, Mississauga
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Gisele Fredette (CD)
On site Accommodations: no
Rehearsal Space: no
Pricing Information: $25 + up depending on the project
Unique Features & Services: pro sax player (Stampeders, Long John Baldry, Downchild, etc.), working with singer/songwriters one on one.
Comments: I specialize in working with singer/songwriters as opposed to whole groups. I'm an active free-lance pro sax player/accoustic guitarist
Type of Studio: home-based
Track 7 Recordings
444 Hazeldean Rd.
Kanata, ON K2L 1V2
Contact: J.P. Tremblay, Videography, jp@track7.com; Barry Whelan, President, barry@track7.com; Bernard Whelan, Management, bernard@donenics.com
Tel: (613) 831-7088
Fax: (613) 831-4354
Email: barry@track7.com
Web: www.track7.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Yamaha 03D, Yamaha O/V
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Alesis ADAT; Fostex ADAT; Fostex DAT; Hard disk
Outboard Gear: Alesis 3630 - comp, MTP AV (MOTU), Aural Exciter; Boss SE-50
Size of Rooms : 400 sq. ft.
Special Equipment: Digital fully automated mixing, Cubase VST 3.6
Amenities: Lounge
Location: 15 min. from downtown Ottawa
Major Projects (Last 12 months): PSA for Much Music, Saneball- “The Purple Skies”, Stats Canada training tapes
Pricing Information: $35 / hr (8 tk), $45 / hr (16 tk), $55 / hr (24 tk); package prices
Unique Features & Services: Kanata’s only pro studio, Fully mobile studio
Comments: “Sound architects”- designing music tapered to your needs
Type of Studio: Specializing in hip hop, dance & techno
Tryquest Production Studio
119 Thurman Circle
London, ON N5V 4V2
Contact: Cory Graper, A&R Rep
Tel: (519) 659-9549
Fax: (519) 438-1896
Email: tryquest@hotmail.com
Umbrella Sound
121 Logan Ave.
Toronto, ON M4M 2M9
Contact: Joao Carvalo, Owner; James Stanley, Owner
Tel: (416) 463-6262
Fax: (416) 463-9397
Email: info@umbrellamusic.com / info@umbrellsound.com
Web: www.umbrellamusic.com / www.umbrellasound.com
Number of Studios: 2 (recording & mastering)
Number of Tracks: 32 dig hard disc; ProTools; 32 dig ADAT
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Mackie, vintage Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie 32; ProTools 24 bit
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 4 ADATs & Digidesign; ProTools 24-bit hard disc; Session 8; 24track 2”
Outboard Gear: 2 Tubetronix compressors; Drawmer compressors; Noisegates; Lexicon signal processing
Size of Rooms : 2700 sq ft facility
Amenities: Kitchen; lounge
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Hayden; Lost & Profound; Renann; Bob Snider; The Rheostatics; Skydiggers; Kurt Swinghammer; The Cash Brothers; By Divine Right; John Southworth
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: On request
Unique Features & Services: Mastering in-house
Type of Studio: Audio recording for music
Uncle Gerry’s Place
467 Westheights Dr.
Kitchener, ON N2N 1M3
Contact: Gary Hintz,
Tel: (519) 744-1955
Email: hintz@golden.net
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 2, 4, 16
Format: 1/4"- 2 trk, 1/2"- 4 trk and 1" 16 trk
Mixing ConsoIes : Peavey (AMR) Production Series 1600 (32x32x16)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): MCI JH-110B (2&4 trk), Tascam MS-16 1", Tascam DA-20 DAT, CDRW-5000 CD Burner, Cass.
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Yamaha, Alesis, Berhinger, DOD
Size of Rooms : studio- 14'x25'; iso booth-6'x8'; control- 12'x 14', lounge-9'x12'
Special Equipment: vintage Hammond M3 w/ 147 Leslie
Amenities: good vibes
Location: Kitchener, ON
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Helix - 'B' Sides Album (2 cuts), Gerald Davidson Album, Frank Stiles - 'Changing Seasons' Album, Carol Johnson/Wayne Shultz - 'What's Wrong with the Way...' Album, Dessert Dolphins
On site Accommodations: no
Rehearsal Space: no
Pricing Information: call
Upper Room Recording Studio
50 Gervais Drive, #202
Toronto, ON M3B 2Y2
Contact: Rob Lyons, Ass’t Mgr.; Mike Morelli, Producer; Deborah Morelli, Manager
Tel: (416) 385-1650
Fax: (416) 385-0269
Email: record@netrover.com
Web: www.theupperroom.on.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32
Format: ADAT & Pro Tools
Board Manufacturer: Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : 32 X 8 Bus Analog
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ADAT
Outboard Gear: Evertide, Lexicon, Digitech, Behringer, Alesis
Size of Rooms : 3 TSO Room; 8 X 10 average size
Amenities: no
Rehearsal Space: no
Pricing Information: $35 - $75 / hr. ; block rates
Type of Studio: multi-track music & midi production
Vari - Media
1433 Matchett Line, RR 11
Peterborough, ON K9J 6Y3
Contact: Dan Eagleton, Co-Owner, eagle@vari-media.com; Rob Howard, Co-Owner, reh@vari-media.com
Tel: (705) 740-0608 or (877) 548-0888
Fax: (705) 740-2985 or (877) 615-2703
Email: studio@vari-media.com
Web: www.vari-media.com
Number of Studios: 1 Audio Post
Number of Tracks: 64 Audio Channels Digital
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Hard Disk recording system
Recorders/Tape machine(s): VS - 880 Dig Work Station, MOTU 2048 Hard Disk Recording, Analog available upon request
Outboard Gear: 462 BBE Sonic Maximizer
Special Equipment: Cubase VST-24, Wave Lab 3.0, Multiple Plug-ins (ie. Free Filter & Waves Renaissance), Pinnacle Project Studio
Amenities: Kitchen available
Location: Rural, 15 mins outside of Peterborough
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Audio / Video Capturing (Web Site) for WOLF 101.5 FM (www.accel.net/wolf/), Peterborough Petes Hockey Club, Freaks for Fun, Reflexxx, Robert Himpfen Self Hypnosis Tapes, Background Music for Radica Games 2000 CD-Rom (www.radicagames.com)
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: $35 / hr or priced on a project basis
Unique Features & Services: Web Site & Graphic Design, including audio / video encoding for internet and CD-Rom use
Comments: This studio was designed and priced with solo and small projects in mind
Type of Studio: Audio Post
Velvet Sound Studios
205A Lakeshore Rd. E.
Mississauga, ON L5G 1G2
Contact: Mark McLay, Owner
Tel: (905) 891-3314
Fax: (905) 891-8339
Email: mmclay@sympatico.ca
Web: www.mm-management.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 48
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: Yamaha (1990); Soundtracs (1991); Mackie (1995); Soundcraft.(1995)
Mixing ConsoIes : Yamaha DMP7; Soundcraft Ghost; PC MIDI - Sound Tracs
Recorders/Tape machine(s): (3) ADATS; Fostex 8 tk; Tascam 16 tk
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Drawmer, Neve, dbx
Size of Rooms : 25 x 30 main control room; studio 20 x 20; 5 isolation rooms
Special Equipment: 3/4” video lock for post audio; DM-80 Hard Disk editor / recorder; CD Graphics, hard disk editing and mastering
Location: On the lake in Port Credit
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Pricing Information: Start from $25 /hour
Unique Features & Services: CD Graphics, Packages, Mastering MIDI studio, in-house record label
The Village Studio
2259 Bloor St. W.
Toronto, ON M6S 1N8
Contact: Marc Enkin, Director
Tel: (416) 763-2058
Fax: (416) 763-0243
Email: marcenkinmusic@attcanada.net
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 8
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft Ghost
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Alesis ADAT XTFostex Model 20
Outboard Gear: Yamaha SPX 900; Lexicon LXP-15; BBE Sonic Maximizer
Size of Rooms : 15 x 20
Location: Downtown west
Major Projects (Last 12 months): The ESL songbook published by the Oxford University Press
Pricing Information: On Request
Unique Features & Services: MIDI programming; composing & arranging on site
Virtual Tracks
Burlington, ON L7M 1B1
Contact: Billy G III,
Tel: (905) 331-4842
Fax: (530) 239-3845
Email: info@virtualtracks.com
Web: www.virtualtracks.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: up to 256 Cakewalk Audio Pro
Format: dig -PC based virtual-
Board Manufacturer: Yorkville/Spirit
Mixing ConsoIes : Yorkville/Spirit
Recorders/Tape machine(s): None-Digital Hard Drive
Size of Rooms : 20'x15'
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Local Acoustic Artists only
Unique Features & Services: Real Audio Production, Internet Web Promotions
Comments: Very affordable. Possibility to trade session time for recording
Type of Studio: Basement
Voodoo Records / Musician’s Edge Studios
124 Crockford Blvd
Scarborough, ON M1R 3C3
Contact: Mike Dmitrovic, Owner
Tel: (416) 751-3675 or (416) 755-4039
Fax: (416) 751-8519
Email: stuff@voodoorecords.to
Web: www.voodoorecords.to
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 32
Format: Digital
Board Manufacturer: AMR
Mixing ConsoIes : AMR Production 2400
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ADAT, Hard Disc
Outboard Gear: T.L.A., Joe Meek, Drawmer, dbx, Lexicon
Size of Rooms : 15’ x 17’, 11’ x 5.5’ vox
Special Equipment: Multi Track Editing, Vox Corrections
Location: Warden & Lawrence
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Emerald Rain (Distribution in U.S., Europe and Japan), Monx, Born Faceless, Heavens Fire (Distribution in Europe and Japan)...
Rehearsal Space: 35 Rooms
Pricing Information: $45/hr or 350/10 hrs day
Unique Features & Services: Artist development, Shopping, Distibution International
Comments: From Full Production Recording Facility to Putting Your Recordings in the Hands of the Industry!
Type of Studio: Music/Jingle
Vyner Road Recording Studio
9 Vyner Rd.
Toronto, ON M2L 2N3
Contact: Dave Klotz, Engineer, Midi Programmer; Rob Rotstein, Producer; Elliott Sairan, Producer / Engineer / Owner
Tel: (416) 391-0250
Fax: (416) 391-5745
Email: elliott@vynerroad.com
Web: www.vynerroad.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16 and 24 analog, 16 digital
Format: Ana / Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft 3B 32 input, 24 bus recording console. Vintage 1980 Soundcraft console, warm and big. Each strip has 4 band parametric eq and 4 auxiliaries
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer A80 Mark II 16 track, 24 track, 2”. Akai DR16 16 track hard disk digital recorder / editor. Fostex D5 DAT. Nakamichi Dragon cassette deck
Outboard Gear: Studer D19, Avalon, DBX, Focusrite, 2 Orban 4 band parametric Eq, BBE Maximizer
Size of Rooms : 14’ x 32’ with Iso booth. 14’ x 18’ control room
Special Equipment: 16 track Studer. Lots of vintage instruments and amps including Mini Moog, Les Paul, and Hammond C3. JBL LSR28P self powered monitors. Midi tracking room with Akai and E-mu sampling systems, Chilton console with 20 channels
Amenities: Kitchen
Location: Bayview and 401
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Bodega - Bring Yourself Up (London Records) second release as well. Jerome Godboo - One Monkey, The Jerome Godboo Band, and untitled album in production. George Koller, Vincent Wolf -Trust the Vibe, Irshad Kahn -Sitar, Seth Bernstein -Wernicke’s Machine, Longshot -If, Tempus Fugit -When You’re Having Fun, Kobena Aquaa-Harrison -Kobe, Steve Durand -Capsule Living, Cory Cyr -Blistercine, Jory Nash -Northlander and Seeing the Elephant.
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: Please inquire
Unique Features & Services: Ravine setting, overlooks natural landscape.
Type of Studio: Mixing and recording
The Wave Studio
4022 Borrelli Dr.
Windsor, ON N9G 2J3
Contact: Jack Genaro, Owner / President, jackg@mnsi.net; Dan Genaro, VP / GM / Engineer / Producer, dan@heavenward.net; Larry Thompson, Engineer / Producer
Tel: (519) 969-7106
Fax: (519) 969-6609
Web: www.oceanrecordscanada.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 40 tk dig + 16 tk ana
Mixing ConsoIes : Tascam M700 - 40 x 32 x 80
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 5 Tascam DA-88’s, Tascam ATR - 60 -16
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Sony, Drawmer, SPL, DBX, Yamaha, Roland Sampler
Size of Rooms : 10’ x 10’ - 15’x 15’
Special Equipment: Fully equipped: amps, drums, grand piano sampler, microphones all types.
Amenities: Kitchen
Location: Suburb
On site Accommodations: Motel nearby
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Unique Features & Services: Digital editing ProTools System available. Songwriters on staff for complete professional world-class production.
Waxworks Productions
1101 - 60 New Dundee Road
Kitchener, ON N2G 3W5
Contact: Don Cameron, Corporate Sales; Jim Evans, Owner; Stephen Morris, Audio Engineer
Tel: (519) 895-2008
Fax: (519) 895-0542
Email: waxworks@waxworks.com
Web: www.waxworks.com
Number of Studios: 1 Audio Post
Number of Tracks: 24 +
Format: Digital
Board Manufacturer: Yamaha O2R
Outboard Gear: Selected pieces
Size of Rooms : Main studio 27’ X 35’; O’Dub Booth 10’ x 14’
Special Equipment: Jimmy Jib III in house - for camera workSoundstage studio - 27’ x 35’
Amenities: Kitchen, free parking
Location: Industrial
On site Accommodations: Nearby hotels / motels
Pricing Information: $75.00/hr audio, $130.00/hr video edit
Unique Features & Services: Audio post production our specialty, lock to SMPTE time code, two video edit suites: linear - A-B roll component; non-linear - media 100
Wellesley Sound Studios
106 Ontario St.
Toronto, ON M5A 2V4
Contact: Margaret Borq, Managing Partner; Jeff Mcculloch, President
Tel: (416) 364-9533
Fax: (416) 364-6422
Email: info@wellesleysound.com
Web: www.wellesleysound.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 40 / 24,
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Soundtracs, Neve, Yamaha O2R
Mixing ConsoIes : Jade by Soundtracs, Neve 8014, Velvet room: 02R, Wavelab CD Mastering and digital editing
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 2” MCI, Tascam DA-88, DA-38 (3)
Outboard Gear: AMS 1580S, Sony DRA-2000 reverb, DL4 delay, Lexicon, Yamaha, TC Electronic, Urei LA-4, Orange County, SSL, Neve, and dbx compression
Size of Rooms : 22’ x 18’, 10’ x 15’, 17’ x 13’, and mastering suite
Special Equipment: Yamaha Grand Piano, Fender Rhodes
Amenities: Comfortable lounge with kitchen areas, and pool table
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): JoyDrop, Esthero, Jazmin, Julian Austin, Ghetto Concept, Tyley Ross, Hilario Duran, Damhnait Doyle, Headstones. Sound for “the Hanging Garden” and “Beefcake”
Pricing Information: On request
Unique Features & Services: 24 bit digital editing / mastering; CD design and manufacturing services available in house
Type of Studio: Audio recording, mixing, mastering and post
whatever
433 Merritt Ave.
Chatham, ON N7M 3G3
Contact: shawn meriano, , 519-351-4885
Tel: (519) 351-4885
Fax: (519) 351-5097
Email: tonysms@ciaccess.com
Web: www.wincom.net/~tonysms
Willow Music / Riverside Studios
PO Box 1696, Station Main
Holland Landing, ON L9N 1P2
Contact: Rhonda Connors, Office Manager, rhonda@willowmusic.com; Sam Reid, Owner, sam@willowmusic.com
Tel: (905) 836-8352
Fax: (905) 836-1559
Email: info@willowmusic.com
Web: www.willowmusic.com
Number of Studios: 2
Format: Dig/Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : Sound Workshop series 30 (20 input); Mackie LM 3204 (32 channel submix)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Pro Tools 24; Logic Audio; Panasonic SV 3700 DAT; Adobe Premiere
Outboard Gear: Waves Bundle for Pro Tools; Lexicon; Yamaha (2) SPX-90; dbx; Valley People Dynamite comp/lim; Dynacord
Size of Rooms : 24 ft x 30 ft
Special Equipment: Lexicon PCM 70; Neumann U-87; Logic Audio; Pinnacle Miromotion DC-30 video card. Instruments: Yamaha KX-88, E-mu E-64, Korg M-1, Roland JD-990, JV-2080, D-50, S-550 & SPD-8 drum pad; Fender Stratocaster with Mesa Boogie amplifier; Hammond Porta-B with Leslie 910
Location: rural - 35 min north from downtown Toronto
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Sanctuary series for EMI music
On site Accommodations: No
Pricing Information: $60/hour; $500/day; $650/24 hr. lockout
Unique Features & Services: MIDI programming
Type of Studio: Band recording
Wits’ End Studio
18 Teagarden Ct.
Thornhill, ON L4J 6B1
Contact: Peter Spencer, Owner / Manager
Tel: (905) 669-5158
Fax: (905) 669-7026
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Alesis X2 (1995)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Alesis ADAT
Outboard Gear: Eventide H3000s; Yamaha SPX 990; Drawmer DS404 quad gate CAD stereo compressor; Yamaha SPX 900 (x2)
Size of Rooms : Studio: 18’x12’; Iso booth: 5’x9’
Special Equipment: AMEK-NEVE 9098 pre amp/eq (x2), Drawmer 1960 stereo tube compressor
Location: Suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Tempest - Paradise Lost; Letters On The Phone - 5 song EP; Frank Healey - Shootin' for the Millenium
Pricing Information: $25 / hour -- tapes extra
Unique Features & Services: Separate isobooth, as well as an acoustically-treated control room, all in a comfortable environment. *By appointment only
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Worth Productions And Studio
96 Tamworth Rd.
Toronto, ON M2N 2P2
Contact: Michele Worth, Director; Ken Worth, Director
Tel: (416) 730-1624
Fax: (416) 730-1236
Email: worth@interlog.com
Number of Studios: 1 Audio Post
Number of Tracks: 24 Ana / 64 Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie 32x8, Neve, ProTools Mix+ 24 bit
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 24 track MCI, Sony, DA-88, Adat, samplers (Roland & Akai); hard disk recording + DVD
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, TC Electronics, Yamaha, SPX 900, Yamaha delay, CAD, ADI compressors, Klark Technik, Neve compressors, Synth modules; FocusRite compressors / limiters
Size of Rooms : 18’ x 40’
Special Equipment: Hammond organ and Leslie
Amenities: Kitchen; garden; swimming pool
Location: Suburbs (Yonge & 401)
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Peter Benchley's Amazon (Alliance / Atlantis), John Woo’s “Once A Thief” tv series; theme song and score for feature film “Babel” (Allegro), Microsoft; music for Atlanta Olympics
On site Accommodations: Can be arranged
Pricing Information: Upon Request
Type of Studio: Audio Post for film, TV, and commercials. Also album production
Zolis Audio Productions
154 Bathurst St.
Toronto, ON M5V 2R3
Contact: Jim Zolis, Owner, jzolis@zolisaudio.com
Tel: (416) 504-5991
Fax: (416) 504-6097
Web: www.zolisaudio.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32 dig / 24 ana / hard disk
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : Yamaha O2R 40 input (1996), Soundcraft Rac Pac 14x4 mixer, Roland M120 line mixers, ProTools / 24 MixPlus
Recorders/Tape machine(s): (4) Alesis ADATs XT-20; Tascam ATR 80, AudioMedia III w/ ProTools 4.3, Fostex D-15 (w/ timecode) and Studer D780 Dat, Yamaha, Marantz, and Sony playback decks
Outboard Gear: EQs & mic pre’s: Focusrite, Demeter & Tube Tech; compressors: Focusrite Summit & dbx; processors: Lexicon 224, 80 (w/ pitch fx), 70, 41, and Alesis
Size of Rooms : Vocal booth: 14 ft x 15 ft, live room: 42 ft x 17 ft, control room: 20 ft x 16ft
Special Equipment: Fender Jazz 5 string, Spector Bass 4 string, Ampeg SVT IIP Pre-amp, Sans Amp PSA-1 Pre-amp, H+H StudioBass 60, H+K Metal Shredder, Korg DT-1 Rack Tuner, Korg C-35 Piano
Location: Bathurst & Queen
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Jane Siberry; Liona Boyd; Orin Isaacs
Pricing Information: $60 / hour and up / Audio Post $100 / hr +

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Smith Sound / York Point Productions
8 Falconwood Rd.
Charlottetown, PE C1A 6B5
Contact: Stewart Smith, Owner
Tel: (902) 368-2212
Fax: (902) 368-8087
Email: ssound@auracom.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 8
Format: Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : Ramsa WR-T820
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Otari MX 5050
Location: Rural
Major Projects (Last 12 months): commercials, industrial videos
Unique Features & Services: Video Production services, audio video presentation packages.

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Aflalo Communications
3989 Lacombe Ave.
Montreal, PQ H3T 1M7
Tel: (514) 733-5594
Fax: (514) 733-4916
Email: info@aflalo.com
Web: www.aflalo.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: Dig/Ana
Format: Yamaha O2R
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ProTools Digital, Tascam, Sony/ ADAT, DAT
Location: Downtown Montreal
Major Projects (Last 12 months): CHOM-FM, CKGM-AM, Total Logistics Control Inc., Sony Music, Elektra, Molson Dry, Wreford Communications
Unique Features & Services: Cd Graphics, Multimedia Presentations, Graphic Design, Special Event Laminates, Web-Site Design and production.
Type of Studio: Pre/Post-production, Audio Recording and Mixing, Voice-overs & On-Hold Greetings, Multimedia Design & Production
Alexandre Stanké Communications Inc.
5400 Louis Badaillac
Carignan, PQ J3L 4A7
Contact: Alexandre Stanké, President
Tel: (450) 447-6114
Email: c5400@aol.com
Amadeus, Studio D’enregistrement
990 du Ruisseau
St-Antoine, PQ J7Z 6R9
Contact: Veronique Lachance, President; Bernard Ouellette, Engineer
Tel: (450) 436-8816 or (800) 906-8816
Fax: (450) 436-8816
Email: studio.amadeus@sympatico.ca
Audio Bec / Le Studio
530, Haskell Hill
Hatley, PQ J0B 2C0
Contact: Hélene Bedard, Vice-President; Larry O’Malley, President
Tel: (819) 566-1668
Fax: (819) 822-2122
Email: audiobec@abacom.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 56
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : Yamaha O2R & ProTools 24, 5.0
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam DA88
Outboard Gear: 2 Avalon 737SP, Quad Millenia Media, 12 NEVE Preamp
Size of Rooms : 10’ x 6’, 8’ x 6’, 10’ x 12’
Special Equipment: Rhodes and Audio Technica Tube mic, Neumann M147 (2) U87, AKG 414 (3), Joe Meek, Tubetronix TM 2A Compressor, Tascam 24 bit DAT
Amenities: Coffee, shower, fresh air
Location: Rural
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Steve Hill, Steven Barry, Bob Walsh, St-Benoit du lac Gregorian monks chants PAX (winner of the classical album of the year), Documentary Post Production
On site Accommodations: 2 minutes from studio
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: $50 / hour
Unique Features & Services: Nice environment, warm sound and warm atmosphere.
Type of Studio: Audio recoridng and Post
Audio Zone
1720 du Canal Street
Montreal, PQ H3K 3E6
Contact: Patrice Gill, Owner; Robert Labrosse, Owner
Tel: (514) 931-9466
Fax: (514) 931-0626
Email: audiozone@pixcom.com
Number of Studios: 5 Audio Post
Number of Tracks: 32+
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Soundcraft, Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft (3), Yamaha (2), Pro-control
Recorders/Tape machine(s): AVID Audio VIsions 16 tk (5); Roland DM80 8 tk (2); DA88 (2); ADAT; DAT
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Roland, dbx, Symetrix, Aphex, PC electronics, Avalon
Special Equipment: Jukebox for sfx w/ database / samplers
Amenities: Lunch area
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Soaps, tv series, mini series, made for tv movies, Insectia (National Geographic, Discovery Canada), documentaries, Diva
Pricing Information: On request
Unique Features & Services: Great team--interested & interesting
Type of Studio: post production (film and video), voiceovers only
Bonsai Audio
347 Des Vosges
Laval, PQ H7K 3G9
Contact: Marc-André Le Tourneux, Owner
Tel: (450) 967-8614
Fax: (450) 967-9817
Email: zonem@videotron.ca
Web: www.bonsaistudio.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24 ana / 64 dig
Format: Ana / Dig
Board Manufacturer: DDA
Mixing ConsoIes : DDA QMR & Automated Mix (V Desk J.L. Cooper)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Fostex G24S; Lexicon Studio / Cubase VST; MIDI programming
Outboard Gear: Compressors: Drawmer, Alesis, Yamaha; Drawmer noise gates; Lexicon, Roland, Dynacord, Alesis, Yamaha rev units; BBE Sonic Maximizer; ADC eq’s; SPL pre-amps
Size of Rooms : 10’ x 12’, 12' x 20'
Special Equipment: Finalizer Plus -pre mastering
Amenities: Kitchen
Location: Suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Many albums, Jazz Encyclopedia (CD-Rom)
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: Fixed rates
Unique Features & Services: Composer, arranger, producer on site; record label
Type of Studio: Project Studio
Cherry Production Studios
8530 Champ D’Eau #201
St. Leonard, PQ H1P 1Y3
Contact: Fred Berlin, Owner; Peter Stocola, Owner
Tel: (514) 328-9348
Fax: (514) 328-6687
Email: gem@gem-music.com
Web: www.gem-music.com
Number of Studios: 3
Number of Tracks: 2 to 40
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundtracs CMX 44400
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam MS16; Sony APR-24
Unique Features & Services: pre-production studios linked to 24-track mixing room
Chez Octave Musique Enr
989 Sacré Coeur Blvd.
St. Félicien, PQ G8K 1R4
Contact: Regean Bouchard, Owner / Producer
Tel: (418) 679-0630 or (888) 679-0630
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Cinar Corporation
1055 Rene-Levesque Blvd. E., Ste. 800
Montreal, PQ H2L 4S5
Contact: Alain Roy,
Tel: (514) 843-7070
Fax: (514) 843-7080
Email: info@cinar.com
Web: www.cinar.com
Cinar Corporation (studio)
1207 St. André Rue
Montreal, PQ H2L 3S8
Contact: Francois Deschamps, Vice President; Alain Roy, Director
Tel: (514) 843-9000
Fax: (514) 843-9587
Email: aroy@cinar.com
Web: www.cinar.com
Number of Studios: 5 Audio Post
Number of Tracks: 24 - 56 per studio
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: SSL, Euphonix
Mixing ConsoIes : SSL 6000 - 64 in, SSL 4000 - 44 IN, Euphonix 72 in
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer- Analog w/ Dolby SR; Genex 8000 Digital
Amenities: Kitchenette, Lounge
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Television series, made for tv film, children’s feature films
Unique Features & Services: dubbing
Type of Studio: post production
Ciné Films & Video
3745 St. Jacques Ouest
Montreal, PQ H4C 1H3
Contact: Christiane Racine, President; Phillipe Racine, Engineer
Tel: (514) 932-9794
Fax: (514) 932-4339
Email: cinefilms@cinefilmsvideo.com
Web: www.cinefilmsvideo.com
Covitec H.O.
4, Westmount Square, Suite #150
Westmount, PQ H3Z 2S6
Contact: Sandra Fortin, Comm’s Coord’r
Tel: (514) 933-2200
Fax: (514) 933-5693
Email: info@covitec.com
Web: www.covitec.com
Type of Studio: Post production for video
Covitec - Montreal
1500 ave. Papineau
Montreal, PQ H2K 4L9
Contact: Pierre Duceppe, Director
Tel: (514) 939-5060
Fax: (514) 526-1871
Web: www.covitec.com
Number of Studios: 6, audio post production facility
Number of Tracks: 6 x 24 tracks Analog Dolby SR/12 x 8 tracks digital / 35/16mm /more
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Lafont, Neve, Lexicon, Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Panoramix 7.1 (1998) 96 moving fader inputs, Neve 51 (1992) 48 Mackie moving fader inputs, Lexicon Opus (1995), Lexicon Opus (1995) + more
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 2x Studer A-827, 3x Otari MTR-90, 1x Otari MTR-100, 11 x DA-88/98/PCM-800 + more (DAT 2” RK etc)
Outboard Gear: 2x Avid Audiovision 24 track Digital sound editing / Soundmaster synchronisation / VHS - 3/4” - Beta Vidio / 35 & 16mm Film Projection / 4x Lesicon 480L / more
Size of Rooms : 60’ x 30’, 50’ x 30’, 40’ x 30’, 30’ x 25’, 30’ x 25’, 20’ x 15’
Special Equipment: Complete alternate language dubbing, complete film laboratory services, full featured one-stop post production facility
Amenities: 2 kitchens
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Nagano (CBC) - Hiroshima - Omerto - When Justice Fails (film) - This Is My Father (film) - My Hometown (TV series) - Dogs’ World (TV series) - GM, Fed-Ex - Canadian Tire ads and many more. Many awards and nominations for film, TV and advertising.
On site Accommodations: No
Pricing Information: Please call
Unique Features & Services: Member SPARS Quebec. Dolby Surround (D5-4 / CP-500). Dolby SR-D (D5-10). Comprehensive music & F/X Libraries on CD.
Fast Forward Inc.
2220 Beaconsfield Ave #6
Montreal, PQ H4A 2G8
Contact: Barney Beninger, Owner
Tel: (514) 481-8855
Fax: (514) 481-0445
Email: fastfor@cam.org
Ground Control Studio - Avalanche Productions
1372 Notre Dame Ouest, 2nd floor
Montreal, PQ H3C 1K8
Contact: Eric Filto, Producer; Sebastien Nasra, Manager
Tel: (514) 925-0050
Fax: (514) 925-0056
Email: info@avalancheprod.com
Web: www.avalancheprod.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: Unlimited
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : 02R with TC UnitY dual fx card and 3 ADAT cards
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Digital Performer with Lucid Technology 2496 converters, Analog 2" & 1/2" available on hire
Outboard Gear: 2 Helios Olympic Micpre/eqs, 2 Telefunken V72 micpres, 2 Neve 2254/A compressors, 2 Urei 1176LN compressors, 2 ADL (LA2A clones) comp. 1 TLA stereo tube pre/comp., 1 Roland RE201 Space Echo, + fun cheapo fx and pedals (SE70/ZOOM 1204/Mutron, etc.)
Size of Rooms : control room: 14x18', iso. booth: 9x11'
Special Equipment: Vintage and new keyboards (Wurlitzer, D6 clav., CX3, DX7, Nordlead, Z1, K2000, S3000XL, Wavestation, more...), Vintage guitars and amps. More vintage gear avail. on hire.
Amenities: N/A
Location: Downtown - 5 min.
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Projet Orange (BMG), Respectables (Passeport), Judith Bérard (BMG), Los Lobos (Geffen), Soul Attorneys (Sony)
On site Accommodations: Great “bed & breakfast” area
Rehearsal Space: Lots of great restaurants & cafes
Pricing Information: $30/h, engineer extra
Unique Features & Services: Complete production packages avail., Great restaurants and cafés around!
Imuson Recording Studios (A Division of Trebas Institute)
451 St. Jean St
Montreal, PQ H2Y 2R5
Contact: Mike Matlin, Studio Manager
Tel: (514) 845-6612
Email: trebasmtl@total.net
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 24 Analog 2”; 2 8 track Digital workstations
Format: Ana / Dig
Board Manufacturer: Analog: DDA Digital: Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : Analog: DDA DMR12 44 input, Yamaha O3D
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Analog: Otari MX-80, Sony APR5003V, Panasonic SV3800, Tascam 122MKII. Digital: Hard disk, Panasonic sv3700, Roland s760 with 32 MB Ram, Jaz SCSI
Outboard Gear: AKG ADR68K, Eventide H3000E, ART MACH SGE, Aphex compeller, Aural Exciter, Drawmer DS201, Drawmer DL230, Valley Dynomite, DBX 106 xt(x2), DBX 166, MIDIVerb II, SPX90, Roland SDD2000, Symetrix SE-400 EQ, Lexicon LXP-1 LXP-5 MRC
Size of Rooms : Analog: 25’ x 60’ studio, 25’ x 25’ control room. Digital Suite: 25’ x 12’
Special Equipment: Digidesign Session software and AudioMedia III, CD JukeBox & FX CD library
Location: Beautiful historic setting of The Old Port of Montreal
Pricing Information: On request
Type of Studio: Audio recording and mixing
Inukshuk Productions
PO Box 286, Bldg. #10
Inukjuak, Nunavik, PQ J0M 1M0
Contact: André Brassard, President
Tel: (819) 254-8788
Fax: (819) 254-8113
Email: info@inukshukproductions.ca
Web: www.inukshukproductions.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundtracs Solitaire 40 Frames with VCA automation and Dynamics
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Alesis ADATs; Tascam DAT’s
Outboard Gear: m3000, Finalizer 96k, SRV330, DPS-V77, DP-4, MPX-1
Size of Rooms : 19’ x 15’
Special Equipment: EV; AKG; Audio-Technica; Neuman
Amenities: Kitchen
Location: Eastern Arctic, Northern Quebec, Situated in an Inuit community on the eastern Hudson bay coast; Fishing, hunting, ATV
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Charlie-Ningiuk; Qimutjuit; Laina Tullaugak, Tumassi Quitsaq
On site Accommodations: Yes
Pricing Information: $85/hour
Unique Features & Services: Video production services on site.
Type of Studio: Audio recording
KML Productions
1225 Sussex Suite 1406
Montreal, PQ H3H 2A2
Contact: Kris Leblanc, Owner; Erica Munn, Announcer; Rob Wreford, Announcer
Tel: 514.931.0229
Email: kmlproductions@qc.aibn.com
Number of Studios: 1
Format: Digital
Board Manufacturer: Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : 01V 2000 Model
Recorders/Tape machine(s): DA-88, Tascam DAT, PIII 667 with DTS Surround editing, and mixing software, Denon MiniDisc Recorder
Outboard Gear: DTS encoder/Decoder, Multi-Channel I/O Soundcard
Size of Rooms : 1 mid-sized room
Special Equipment: DTS encoder/Decoder, enabling us to create DTS 5.1 channel surround sound on regular music CD
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Remixing TV commercials and music beds for TV stations broadcasting in Surround Sound, Mixing local bands songs into surround sound DTS.
Pricing Information: $30/h for stereo mixing, $50/h for Surround mixing. Packages avail. for long sessions
Unique Features & Services: DTS 5.1 Channel Surround Sound mixing, editing, and mastering on regular CD-R format. Call for a free demo.
L.A. Records
PO Box 1096
Hudson, PQ J0P 1H0
Contact: Mike Lengies, Owner
Tel: (450) 869-3236
Fax: (450) 458-2819
Email: larecord@total.net
Web: www.total.net/~larecord
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: Harrison 36 input
Mixing ConsoIes : DDA 32 input
Recorders/Tape machine(s): (3) Alesis ADAT 8-track; (2) Ampex ATR 800 2-track; (1) Panasonic DAT SV 3700; (1) Marantz 610 CDR fully-equipped. MIDI equipment
Size of Rooms : Recording: 28’x30’; control: 15’x20’
Special Equipment: Vintage mics, amps, keyboards. Mastering facility.
Amenities: Great
Location: Rural
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Rubberman (Aquarius Records), Pigeon Hole (DKD Productions). New corporate division L.A. Film & Television's projects include "El Vache et ses petites moos moos" (feature film, screenplay and original soundtrack) "Inside Charlie's Head (Production of TV pilot, original soundtrack)
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Unique Features & Services: Interactive CD ROM production. Music video production. CD graphics. Mastering.
Type of Studio: Audio recording and mastering
Listen Audio Productions Ltd.
308 Place d’Youville
Montreal, PQ H2Y 2B6
Contact: Susan Girard, GM; George Morris, President
Tel: (514) 842 9725
Fax: (514) 844 7736
Email: george@listenaudio.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 16
Mixing ConsoIes : Neve (classic)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer and Korg Soundlink
On site Accommodations: no
Pricing Information: $175/hr.
Unique Features & Services: 3D2 Digital land patchDC I satellite distribution of dubs
Marko Audio Post Production
910 De La Gauchetiere E
Montreal, PQ H2L 2N4
Contact: Monique Brodeur, Bookings; France Nantel, Director Operations
Tel: (514) 282-0961
Fax: 514-499-1227
Number of Studios: 9
Number of Tracks: 32-16
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Lexicon, Euphonix, Amek
Mixing ConsoIes : Amek: Hendrix 40; Einstein 40; Euphonix CS2000-56, CS2000-32
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Otari; Tascam; Sony; Alesis ADAT; Nakamichi
Outboard Gear: List on Request
Size of Rooms : Studio A: 34 sq. m, C: 20 sq. m., D: 29 sq. m., F: 32 sq. m., G: 304 sq. m., H: 50 sq. m., 3: 300 sq. m., 4: 300 sq. m.
Special Equipment: Video striping room: DCI, APTX, CDQ
Amenities: Kitchen; chef on premises; pinball machine; jukebox
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Lara Fablan, “Pure”; Disney, “Hunchback of Notre Dame”, “Alladin”, “Hercules”
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: Upon request
Unique Features & Services: Sound design, music, DCI, distribution APTX, CDQ
Type of Studio: Audio Post for film
Media Musique
8480 St-Michel Blvd.
Montreal, PQ H1Z 3E8
Contact: Mario Gauthier,
Tel: (514) 721-1518
Fax: (514) 722-2764
Email: mario@mediamusique.com
Web: www.mediamusique.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32 - 64
Format: 16 - 24 bits
Board Manufacturer: Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : O2R LS1
Recorders/Tape machine(s): DA-88/ProTools 24 mix Plus
Outboard Gear: TC Electronic, Lexicon, Amek and Avalon Pre-Amps
Location: 15 minutes north of Downtown Montreal
On site Accommodations: No
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: call
Type of Studio: Recording/Mixing and Sound Design
The Planet Recording Studio
6555 Papineau
Montreal, PQ H2G 2X3
Contact: Daniel Cinelli, Owner
Tel: (514) 728-4449
Fax: (514) 723-4449
Email: information@planetstudios.qc.ca
Productions Quebec Multimedia
368 St. Pierre
Rimouski, PQ G5L 1W3
Tel: (418) 722-8740
Fax: (418) 722-8740
Email: jacques.landry@pqm.net
Web: www.pqm.net
Silent Sound Studio
3880 Clark St.
Montreal, PQ H2W 1W6
Contact: Morris Appelbaum, Owner
Tel: (514) 842-1303
Fax: (514) 499-9388
Email: appelbaum@microtec.net
Web: www.silentsound.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 48
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: Unknown
Mixing ConsoIes : Neotek Elan
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ADAT’s Fostex, Saturn 8x24 2”, ProTools 3 hard disc. 18 gigs of hard disc space.
Outboard Gear: API compressors, UREI Compressors, DBX 165, Lexicon reverbs.
Size of Rooms : (Studio floor only, please)
Amenities: Kitchenette
Location: downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): David Usher “Little Songs”
Pricing Information: On request
Sinistresound
1180 St. Antoine Ouest, #101
Montreal, PQ H3C 1B4
Contact: Eddie Cola, Owner
Tel: (514) 937-9107
Fax: (514) 937-8953
Email: info@jazzpharmacy.com
Web: www.sinistresound.com
SNB Mastering / Disques SNB
8400 Cote de Liesse
St. Laurent, PQ H4T 1G7
Contact: Alain DeRoque, Premastering Consultant
Tel: (514) 342-8513
Fax: (514) 342-2910
Email: alaind@snbmastering.com
Web: www.snbmastering.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 2 tracks (Pre-Mastering studios)
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: Unknown
Mixing ConsoIes : Studio A: Weiss End. Mastering console 16-20-32 bit/44.1-48 88.2 - 96 Khz 592. 592 poss. of Eq. points DAT: Sony Pcm 7010-30-50; Sony Pcm-9000 m/o; Genex-GX 8000; Studio B: Sony dig mast. console DAE 5000
Recorders/Tape machine(s): DAT: Sony Pcm 70 30 • Sony Pcm 900 m/o
Outboard Gear: Digital Reverb - CD-R & cassette (reference)
Size of Rooms : Unknown
Special Equipment: Sony Magneto-Optical disc; editing & archiving non linear format; Sony Pcm 1630-Dmr 4000 set up; (2) Weiss Dynamics (omp. lim. expan & side chain Eq.) up to 96 Khz
Amenities: Unknown
Location: Suburb
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Bruno Pelletier “Miserere” - DOM/Select • Aldo Nova • April Wine • Angele Dubeau • Bif Naked • Damhnait Doyle • Dave Young • D.D. Jackson • Johnny O’Neal • Karen Young • Oliver Jones • Ranee Lee • Rhymes With Orange • Skydiggers • Stephen Bary Band
On site Accommodations: Special fees at the Holiday Inn on Cote-De-Liesse not far from SNB
Rehearsal Space: Unknown
Pricing Information: Unknown
Unique Features & Services: Premastering on Weiss leading-edge technology equipment & CD prep on M.O. makesall the difference
Comments: New service: bring your station, or Adat, etc. to finalize your mix and pre-master it in the same time. The final product is fantastic.
Type of Studio: Unknown
Sono - Telé Inc.
425 Guy St., Ste. 204
Montreal, PQ H3J 1S9
Contact: Clément Croteau, ; Marc Girard,
Tel: (514) 856-0161
Fax: 514-931-4200
Email: info@sono-tele.com
Sonogram
990 Salaberry, Ste. #200
Chomedy-Laval, PQ H7S 2J1
Contact: Andrew Grenier, Manager
Tel: (450) 662-2311
Fax: (450) 662-2338
Email: sonogram@vip.com
Web: www.studiosonogram.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 64 Tracks
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: Martinsound
Mixing ConsoIes : Neotek Elite
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Otari 90 (24 tracks) • DR 16 (16 tracks) • DR 4 (4 tracks) • DA 88 (8 tracks)
Outboard Gear: -
Size of Rooms : 3600’
Special Equipment: -
Amenities: Kitchen, Conference Room, Living Room
Location: Downtown
: -
Major Projects (Last 12 months): -
On site Accommodations: Near Airport - Large Parking Lot - 10 minutes from downtown Montreal
Soundtracks Studio
345 boul. Ivan-Pavlov
Laval, PQ H7M 4H6
Contact: Guido Diodati, President / Owner
Tel: (450) 669-2233
Fax: (450) 669-7487
Email: demuzik@total.net
Web: www.demuzik.ca
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 24 +
Format: Digital 24 bit
Board Manufacturer: Soundcraft
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft Ghost / 56 input
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 24 tk ana ATR 80 2”; 3 ADAT XT; ProTools 24 w/ available plug-ins
Outboard Gear: Drawmer 1960 & 25l, Focusrite pre-amps & eq’s, Avalon pre-amp eq & comp, BSS, SSL stereo compressor, PCM 70 & 80, DP-4, Eventide H3000, SPX 1000, SDE 3000, R-880, Alesis MIDIverb 4
Size of Rooms : 12’ x 20’
Special Equipment: 2X-SP-700 w/ 32M w/ 20 CDR library, 1-S1100 w/ 32 M w/ 10 CDR library, Trinity Plus, Yamaha ANX1, JD800, Matrix 1000. Proteus XR
Location: Suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Laymen Twaist, Matt Laurent
Pricing Information: $75 / hr
Type of Studio: Mastering and recording
Spiral-Wave
10 Reinhardt Street
Hull, PQ J8Y 5V4
Contact: Daniel Bouliane, Producer / Composer; Érik Bouliane, Engineer; André Mangeon, Producer / Composer
Tel: (819) 778-6009
Fax: (819) 777-7463
Email: ospirale@ondespirale.com
Web: www.spiralwave.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24 ana / 96 dig
Format: Ana / Dig
Board Manufacturer: Soundcraft and Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft series 500 56 inputs w/ automation and Mackie 8db fully automated w/ 56 inputs and 76 channels
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam MSR 24
Outboard Gear: PCM70, Eventide 3000, Klarktechnic DN780, Drawmer 1960
Size of Rooms : 12’ x 12’, 12’ x 10’, 8’ x 10’
Special Equipment: TC DAT, Synchronizer
Amenities: Kitchen
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Dak, Genna, NFB documentaries, Harmony 2000, Television series
Pricing Information: $70 / hr
Unique Features & Services: Recording Studio, mastering facilities, producers, engineers, post-production facility and produce artists
Comments: at the moment looking for musicians - in particular voice and percussionists
Type of Studio: creative studio
SPR Inc.
640 rue St-Paul Ouest, bur. 600
Montreal, PQ H3C 1L9
Contact: Jean-Pierre Bissonnette, Chief Engineer / Owner; Normand Rodrigue, Owner
Tel: (514) 866-6074
Fax: (514) 866-6147
Email: spr@mlink.net
Web: www.mlink.net/~spr
Number of Studios: 3 + 1 Editing Suite
Number of Tracks: 96
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Soundcraft, Mackie
Mixing ConsoIes : Project X 1998 (Digital Console) • Soundcraft TS12 (1995) • Mackie 28 / 8 (1996) • Mackie 32 / 8 (1997)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Otari DTR• 90 / Otari: RADAR • Avid AudioVision with Pro-Tools 4 • Fairlight MFX-3 • Tascam DA-88 x 4
Outboard Gear: Eventide H3000, Roland SRV-330, Neve Compressors, B55 Compressor, Aphex Compressor, GaTex Gates, etc.
Size of Rooms : Studio X: 15’x 25’ • Studio B: 12’x 15’ • Studio Fairlight: 12’x 16’ • Booth: 20’x 16’ • Booth: 14’x 10’
Special Equipment: Foley Stage; 35 mm Rythms Projector; PAL; NTSE
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Winner of a “Gémeaux” Award for best sound for a TV program. 1997
Pricing Information: On request
Unique Features & Services: Member of SPARS • Complete Post Production Audio • ADR / Foley / Dubbing / Sound effects design / Mixing (surround) • Works in both languages
Studio 408
338 Rue Saint-Antoine Est
Montreal, PQ H2Y 1A3
Contact: Louis Boisvert, Owner; Guy Larue, Owner
Tel: (514) 866-2329
Fax: (514) 866-5225
Email: studio408@qc.aira.com
Web: www.cdxpressonline.com
Studio 84
84 rue Robert
Saint-Basile-le-Grand, PQ J3N 1G5
Contact: Patrice Audrain, Owner
Tel: (514) 891-9025
Fax: (514) 461-1257
Web: www.studio84.com
Studio 9º Ciel
5836 de la Roche
Montreal, PQ H2S 2C7
Contact: Audrey Gendron, Technical Director; Louis-Simon Héfu, Musical Director
Tel: (514) 942-5717
Fax: 514.942.5717 DO NOT PRINT
Email: futernik@aei.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 16 or 24
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : DA-88
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Chasse-Galerie (folk album)
Studio Air Tango
2359 rue Duvernay, bur. 200
Montreal, PQ H3J 2X1
Contact: Judith Henderson, President
Tel: (514) 933-0232
Fax: (514) 989-8006
Email: judemusic@hotmail.com
Studio Alain Trahan
265 Pierre-Laporte St.
Lachenaie, PQ J6Z 1H2
Tel: 450-585-1085

Studio City Magic
12 Thomas Dennis
N.D. Ile-Perrot, PQ J7V 7P2
Contact: Nick Fulleringer, Own er
Tel: (514) 425-1791

Studio Concept
460 Saint-Paul St. E. Ste. 308
Montreal, PQ H2Y 3V1
Contact: Claudine Carpentier, Co-ordinator; Bruno Ruffolo, Chief Engineer; Guy Trépanier, President
Tel: (514) 842-0422
Fax: (514) 842-4836
Email: sconcept@mlink.net
Number of Studios: 2, and 3 Audio Post editing suites
Type of Studio: Audio post
Studio Creason
5221 Berri St. Ste. 100B
Montreal, PQ H2J 2S4
Contact: Jean Montpetit, Director
Tel: (514) 273-9559
Email: creason@qc.aira.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 48
Format: Dig / 1” analogue
Board Manufacturer: Tascam
Mixing ConsoIes : Tascam M - 3500
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Fostex G - 24s, ADAT Alesis, and hard disk recording
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Behringer, T.C. Electronic , Yamaha
Size of Rooms : Control: 14’ x 16’ x 18’ Studio Floor: 29’ x 16’ x 13’
Special Equipment: CD Recording, Mac, P.C.
Amenities: Lounge
Location: Downtown Montreal
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Putumayo Records, Siddharta, Les Gitans De Sordyeuo, Edwin Bonilla
On site Accommodations: Possible
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: Negotiable
Unique Features & Services: Near good restaurants, bars, clubs, and boutiques.
Type of Studio: Audio recording
Studio De La Cote
2845 Cote Terrebonne
Terrebonne, PQ J6Y 1E2
Contact: Michel Chapleau, Owner
Tel: (450) 471-9689
Fax: (450) 471-9689
Email: delacote@videotron.ca
Web: www.pages.infinit.net/delacote
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Sony MXP 3000 (1990)
Mixing ConsoIes : Sony MXP 3000 (1990)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony PCM 3324 S
Outboard Gear: Drawmer 1960 Compressor; Micro AKG tube
Size of Rooms : vocal: 12’x15’; drum: 10’x15’
Special Equipment: KRK K-Rock monitors; Kawai Grand piano
Amenities: Kitchen
Location: Rural
Major Projects (Last 12 months): NXB; Twin Shy; Les Colocs; Nancy Dumais; Jean Fortin
Pricing Information: call for pricing
Type of Studio: audio recording
Studio De Son Central
3575 boul. Saint-Laurent, bur. 512
Montreal, PQ H2X 2T7
Contact: Jacques Boisclair, Owner; Richard Murray, Owner
Tel: (514) 282-1660
Fax: (514) 282-1575
Email: central@microtech.net
Web: www.studiocentral.qc.ca
Studio Du Divan Vert
158 Bernard E.
Montreal, PQ H2T 3C5
Contact: Michel Lambert, General Manager; Marc Perusse, Co-Owner & Producer
Tel: (514) 273-6013
Email: N/A
Web: N/A
Number of Studios: 3
Number of Tracks: 48 (24 Ana & 24 Hard Disk)
Format: Ana / Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft DC-2020 32 In-Line w/Patch - Bay +Flying Faders Automation - 1996; Series 6000 28 x 24 x 2 w/Patch Bay; Spirit Studio 32 x 4 x 2
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Soundcraft Saturn 824 2”, AKAI DR 4 x 6; Fostex D-20B TC DAT; Time Line Micro Lynx synchronizer, ProTools 24 Mix Plus
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Roctron Ensoniq, dbx, Valley People, UREI LA-4, Yamaha, Digitech, Alesis
Size of Rooms : 12’ Ceilings, 4,000 sq. ft. (Main Studio: Control (22 x 25) + 3 Rooms)
Special Equipment: Newman, AKG, Seinheiser, Shure, Audio Technica, RODE, B&K mics; Focusrite Mic-Pre’s; Apogee A/D; Eventide, T.C. Electronics, TLAudio, Neve EQ & Comp.
Amenities: Kitchen, Nintendo, Elevator, Loading Dock
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Daniel Lavoie, Lynda Lemay, Cirque de Soleil, Francois Perusse, Daniel Boucher, Luc De Larochellier
Rehearsal Space: Unknown
Pricing Information: Starting at $45 / hr - $75 / hr
Unique Features & Services: Lots of light and air-conditioned - sundeck.
Comments: Unknown
Type of Studio: Unknown
Studio Du Parc
392 Latour St.
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, PQ J3B 1M8
Contact: Robert Rheault, Owner
Tel: (450) 348-9359
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32 + 16 on sequencer
Format: 16 Ana / 16 Dig
Board Manufacturer: Soundcraft
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft 400B an 200B
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam MRS 16, Tascam 32B, Roland US 1680, Roland MU30 MIDI Station
Outboard Gear: Alesis Quadraverb, Yamaha SPX 90, Roland SDE 3000, Digitech DSP-6, Klark-Tecknik DN-300 +
Size of Rooms : 12 x 20
Special Equipment: Neumann, Shure, AKG, Beyer
Location: Suburbs
Unique Features & Services: $35 / hr
Le Studio Harmonie
1586 rue Joliette
Longueuil, PQ J4K 4W3
Contact: Michel Boucher, Director
Tel: (450) 463-3829
Fax: (450) 679-8922
Email: studio.harmonie@videotron.ca
Number of Studios: 3
Number of Tracks: 2 x 24 tk analog; 2 x 144 tk, 1 x 24 digital
Format: Dig / Ana
Board Manufacturer: Soundcraft, Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft TS-12; AMEK Matchless; Yamaha 03D
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sonic Solutions 24 tk 2”; 1”; DA-88
Size of Rooms : Room A: 14’ x 10’ x 10’ Room B: 8’ x 8’ x 10’; Room C: 10’ x 7’ x 7’; Room D: 8’ x 8’ x 12’
Amenities: Kitchen, patio, small living room with terrace
Location: Suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): TV and radio ads; corporate videos, and television series; album and music writing for ads
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: On request
Unique Features & Services: Mastering and dubbing
Studio Héri-Son
466 ave de-la-Cathédrale
Rimouski, PQ G5L 5M8
Contact: Jean-Pierre Pineau, President
Tel: (418) 722-6899
Fax: (418) 722-6899
Email: jppineau@cgocable.ca
Web: www.procd.qc.ca
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Tascam
Mixing ConsoIes : Tascam M-3700 automated, 68 inputs
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Alesis ADAT, MOTU 2408, Sony Dats, CD Recorder
Outboard Gear: Drawmer, Lexicon, Symetrix, Aphex, DBX, Roland, Ensonic
Size of Rooms : 32’ x 18’ x 8’. Control: 16’ x 18’ x 8’
Special Equipment: Neumann matched pair samplers and sound modules
Amenities: Private parking, swimming pool
Location: Near services, hotels, and restaurants
Rehearsal Space: No
Pricing Information: $45 /hr
Unique Features & Services: Music composition, multimedia, pre-mastering
Comments: Bilingual
Type of Studio: “Hybrid” ADATs with hard disk editing and recording
Studio Karisma
1565 Rue D’Iberville
Montreal, PQ H2K 3B8
Contact: Stéphane Morency, Vice President
Tel: (514) 522-0802
Fax: (514) 522-7559
Email: info@karisma.ca
Web: N/A
Number of Studios: 4
Number of Tracks: 48 / 64 DA88
Format: Ana / Dig
Board Manufacturer: Mitsubishi, Westar
Amenities: kitchen
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Les Colocs Dehors Novembre
On site Accommodations: no
Rehearsal Space: no
Type of Studio: audio recording
Studio La Majeure Inc.
1110 rue Bleury, 4th floor
Montreal, PQ H2Z 1N4
Contact: Luc Fontaine, President; Mélanie Le-Quellec, Production Coord.; Sylvain Lefebvre, Vice President; Nancy Simard, Administrative Coord.
Tel: (514) 871-9585
Fax: (514) 871-9584
Email: info@lamajeure.ca
Number of Studios: 2, and 2 post suites
Number of Tracks: Studio A: 24 Analog Dolby SR / Digital 64, Studio B: 64 Dig, Studio C&D: 64 track ProTool
Format: Ana: MTR90 2” / Dig: ProTools 5.0 24 Bits
Board Manufacturer: Neve Melbourne 24/4/12
Mixing ConsoIes : Custom Neve 32 inputs
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ADAT, DA-98, Studer A820, Otari MTR90II
Outboard Gear: Apogee AD/DA 2xPCM-80, TC electronic M5000
Size of Rooms : A: 30’ x 30’, B: 15’ x 15’
Special Equipment: Digital Betacam, Betacam SP, VI (digital video), land patch (time code / stereo), DGS, Dolby Surround
Location: Downtown Montreal
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Music for the Hemingway Imax film
On site Accommodations: Full customer service: breakfast, cappucino machine, restaurants nearby
Rehearsal Space: Unknown
Pricing Information: Please inquire
Unique Features & Services: Unknown
Studio Les Disques Star Records Inc. (Star Studio)
451 Ave de l’Eglise
Verdun, PQ H4G 2M6
Contact: Andre DiCesare , President ; Danny Legendre, Manager
Tel: (514) 766-8785
Fax: (514) 766-0793
Email: studio@star.ca
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 48
Format: Dig/Ana
Board Manufacturer: Amek
Mixing ConsoIes : Amek Mozart, Trident
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony PCM 3348 (48 track) Otari Radar, Studer A800 2” Studer A80 1/2”
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Drawmer, Eventide, Roland, GML, Tubetec
Size of Rooms : 32x22, 4 booths.
Special Equipment: Grand piano, Clavinova, Hammond B3 with Leslie, Marshall/Fender amps, Pearl drum kit.
Amenities: Kitchen, terrace, lounge.
Location: Suburbs.
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Andre Gagnon, Nancy Martinez, Patrick Normand, Moist, Eric Lapoint
On site Accommodations: no
Rehearsal Space: call for arrangements
Unique Features & Services: Star Records record company, promotion, MIDI programming, recording studio, studio rentals.
Type of Studio: Recording and mixing
Le Studio Midi 5
5 Beauregard
Warwick, PQ J0A 1M0
Contact: Rejean Doyon, Composer / Engineer
Tel: (819) 358-6451
Email: rdoyon@ivic.qc.ca
Web: www.multimania.com/rejean doyon
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: MIDI 256 / 8 Dig
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Mackie; Roland
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie; Roland
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Sony DAT, Alesis Masterlink
Outboard Gear: DBX compressor, ZOOM 1202 effects, BBE Maximizer
Special Equipment: Yamaha Acoustic Piano, Roland synth and drum machine
Location: Rural
Pricing Information: $18 / hr
Unique Features & Services: Film scoring, orchestration, drum programming
Le Studio Morin Heights
201 Perry Rd.
Morin Heights, PQ J0R 1H0
Contact: Don Hachey, Chief Engineer, don@studiomorinheights.com; Nathalie Lacasse, Director & Bookings, nath@studiomorinheights.com; Stacy LeGallee, Technical Director, stac@studiomorinheights.com; Julie Moisan, Administrative Co-ordinator, juli@studiomorinheights.com; George Pelekoudis, Assistant Engineer, geor@studiomorinheights.com
Tel: (450) 226-2419
Fax: (450) 226-5409
Email: info@studiomorinheights.com
Web: www.studiomorinheights.com/
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 32/48 Analog
Format: Analog
Board Manufacturer: SSL
Mixing ConsoIes : SSL 4056G
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer A800; Otari MTR90;
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Apogee, Eventide, dbx, UREI, AMS, Yamaha, BSS
Size of Rooms : SSL Suite: 900 sq. ft., Far Side 625 sq. ft.
Special Equipment: Neve, Focusrite, Yamaha CF9 Grand Piano, B3 organ, Leslie cabinets
Amenities: Restaurants, Skiing, Snowboarding, Horseback riding, Skidoo and more
Location: Laurentians
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Tea Party - Triptych (EMI), I Mother Earth - Blue Green Orange (Polygram/Mercury), Francesca - Au Dela Des Couleurs (BMG France), Menelik (SMALL / Sony France), Lalala Human Steps Soundtrack (Audiogramme)
On site Accommodations: Luxurious 6 bedroom guest-house and cottage, housekeeping, laundry, breakfasts...pampering! SMH a world-class facility with a personal touch!
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Pricing Information: Contact Nathalie Lacasse
Unique Features & Services: Recording, mixing
Type of Studio: Album Recording

Studio Muses Inc.
bur. 240, 1600 ave de Lorimier
Montreal, PQ H2K 3W5
Contact: Daniel A. Vermette, President
Tel: 450-677-2345
Fax: 450-679-8922

Studio Orange
2000 Notre-Dame Est, Local 333
Montreal, PQ H2K 2N3
Contact: David Boisvert, ; David Vincent,
Tel: 514-526-6673
Email: studio_orange@hotmail.com
Format: analog
Board Manufacturer: Yamaha
Mixing ConsoIes : RM 800
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Otar 1" 16 tracks Fostex 1/2" E16
Type of Studio: recording and mixing studio

Studio Peter Pan
2000 Notre Dame E.
Montreal, PQ H2K 2N3
Contact: J.F. Nolin, Owner / Manager
Tel: (514) 527-0930
Fax: (514) 527-9834
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 72+
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundtracs IL 48-32 (1990)-- in-line 4-band EQ, 8 Aux. ; TAC Scorpion
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Otari MX-80 MX-55; Fostex G-24s; IBM Hard disk
Size of Rooms : 1000 square feet
Special Equipment: Neve 9098; Trident CB 9086; Focus
Location: Downtown
Rehearsal Space: Yes
Pricing Information: $30-$50/hour; block rates available
Unique Features & Services: BASF dealer

Studio Son G
1662 rue Lotbiniere
Longueuil, PQ J4G 2J9
Contact: Luc Gauthiere, Owner
Tel: 450-651-5407
Fax: 450-651-5407
Email: song@videotron.ca
Web: http:pages.infinit.net/song

Studio Sygma
5243 De Lorimier
Montreal, PQ H2H 2C1
Tel: (514) 524-6377

Studio Tempo
0707 Charlevoix St.
Montreal, PQ H3K 2Y1
Contact: Carole Alexander, Manager, alexcar@total.net; François Arbour, Engineer
Tel: (514) 937-9571
Fax: (514) 937-8201
Email: tempo1@total.net
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig /Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : AMEK G2520 (1987) DDA AMR24 44/24 2 (1990)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Studer A-800 (24); Sonic Solution (DAW); Studer A-827 (24); Panasonic SV 3700 (DAT); Studer A-812 (2); MTR 12 (2) 1/4² - 1/2² Dolby SR
Outboard Gear: Lexicon 480L; PCM 70; PCM 80; PCM 82; PCM 41, 224/Master rooms Yamaha Rev5, Rev 7, SPX 90; DBX comp; EMT Plate; Roland delay; DBX; UREI; Drawner compressor
Size of Rooms : Studio 1: 580 square feet; studio 2: 300 square feet
Special Equipment: Sonic Solution with No Noise; 7 foot Yamaha piano
Amenities: Kitchen
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Oliver Jones; Dave Young; Brian Lee; Quartango; Jeri Brown; Ranee Lee; Ginette Reno; Gildor Roy; Paul Bley; Alain Caron; DD Jackson Major movie soundtrack, jingles (McDonalds, Air Canada, Tim Hortons, Bell)
Unique Features & Services: Original voices for animation, Restoration of old master tapes (no noise, cooking etc.) Excellent staff
Type of Studio: audio recording and post

Studios Piccolo Inc.
1977 Le Pailleur
Montreal, PQ H1L 6E4
Contact: René Aubé, Studio Manager
Tel: (514) 351-0009
Fax: (514) 351-2891
Email: info@studiopiccolo.com
Web: www.studiopiccolo.com
Number of Studios: 4
Number of Tracks: 72 x DA88, 48 x 2², 64 x 3 ProTools V.5 24 bit
Format: Dig / Ana / Hard disk
Mixing ConsoIes : Neve series 80, Neve V3 Procontrol Digidesign
Recorders/Tape machine(s): ProTools, DA88, DA38, PCM 800, Studer A80
Outboard Gear: Manley, Neve pre-amps, Avalon, Eventide, Millenia, Lexicon
Size of Rooms : 40¹x60¹x14¹high, 15x21, 15x20
Special Equipment: Grand piano Steinway New York (9 feet), Hammond B3 w Leslie, Yamaha drum kit.
Amenities: Catering, espresso coffee, ping pong, garden. Parking available.
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Moist, Celine Dion, Cirque du Soleil, Isabelle Boulay, Hanson, Willie Nelson
Pricing Information: Call for info. Block rates available.
Unique Features & Services: Largest recording room in city and Grand Piano Steinway New York (9 feet)
Type of Studio: Audio recording

TGG Productions
8 rue Saint-François
Victoriaville, PQ G6P 1E3
Contact: Alain Danault, Vice President; Bruno Fréchette, Vice President; Pierre Pothier, President
Tel: (819) 758-4000 or (800) 265-0111
Fax: (819) 758-0619
Email: info@tggproductions.com
Web: www.tggproductions.com

Total Creation
747 Boul. St. Joseph
Hull, PQ J8Y 4B7
Contact: Patrick Gastonguay,
Tel: (613) 741-9851
Fax: (613) 748-0981
Email: fmonique@videotron.ca
Web: www.totalcreation.ca
Number of Studios: 2 audio; 3 video; soundstage 40¹x60¹
Number of Tracks: 24 analogue, 8 digital/16 digital non-linear
Format: Dig/Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : MCI J11 600 (1980)
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Otari MTR 90 24-track with Dolby SR/ Fostex Foundation 2000
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Brooke Siren, Drawer, Yamaha, Behringer, Symetrix, Urei, DBZX
Size of Rooms : 20¹x30¹ & 40¹x60¹
Special Equipment: Avid Media Composer 4000 with 30 FX (video post)
Location: Ottawa East (Gloucester)
Pricing Information: $65/hour basic (incl. eng)
Unique Features & Services: Recording, post-audio production; full audio & video services; large rooms; bilingual staff

Unison Studios
508 Cherrier St.
Montreal, PQ H2L 1H3
Contact: Tony Green, Owner
Tel: (514) 844-0844
Fax: (514) 286-4245
Email: tgo@attcanada.net
Number of Studios: 2
Format: Dig / Ana
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft TS-12, Soundcraft 600 series
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 24 track ADAT¹s, Otari MX-80
Outboard Gear: large amount, samplers, compressors, MIDI gear, revers, etc.
Size of Rooms : studio 1 - 24x20 studio 2 12x14
Special Equipment: Keyboards, U-87 mics, 2 AKG mics, AKG Golden Tube
Amenities: Kitchen
Location: downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): France Joli, Michelle Sweeney, Katie Emme
Pricing Information: Studio 1 $ 75-100 per hr. SDtudio 2 $50-75 per hyr. Call for info.
Unique Features & Services: Arangements, consultants, management services.

Victor
1050 LaCasse
Montreal, PQ H4C 2Z3
Contact: Gaetan Pilon, Owner
Tel: (514) 932-9340
Fax: (514) 939-2893
Email: gaetan@groupevictor.com
Web: www.groupevictor.com
Number of Studios: 2 with 2 mastering suites
Number of Tracks: 48, and 24
Format: Ana / Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Amek Mozart, Neve 8108
Recorders/Tape machine(s): (24 tracks 2², 16 tracks 1/2², 1/4²) Otari Mtr-90 (2), Studer A80, Otari Mtr-12, Mtr20
Outboard Gear: Lexicon, Neve presence, EMT plate reverbs, and many others
Size of Rooms : Studio A live room: 30¹ x 30¹ x 20¹h
Special Equipment: Wide selection of microphones, yamaha 7¹ grand piano, Hammond B3
Amenities: 2 kitchens
Location: Near downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Noir Silence ³Piege² - MPV Records
Unique Features & Services: Productions Victor Audio FX - Full service Audio post facility located in the same building.
Type of Studio: Audio recording, mixing and mastering.

Whalley-Abbey Media
1303 Greene Ave., Ste. 300
Westmount, PQ H3Z 2A7
Contact: Hans Rosenstein, Manager
Tel: (514) 846-1940
Fax: (514) 846-1550

Woodshed Studios
10301 Armand Lavergne
Montreal, PQ H1H 3L4
Contact: Domenic Romanelli,
Tel: (514) 324-2909
Fax: (514) 324-0831

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Audio Art Recording
224 Pacific Ave.
Saskatoon, SK S7K 1N9
Contact: Glenn Ens, Owner
Tel: (306) 664-3156
Fax: (306) 664-3338
Email: audioart@home.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 32
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : MCI 528 Automated
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 3 Alesis XT; 1 Fostex RD-8; 2 Tascam DA-30.
Size of Rooms : Studio 800 sq.ft.
Special Equipment: Neuman U67, Hammond organ
Location: Downtown
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Chester Knight, BC Read, Kerry Kingsland
Unique Features & Services: Full function recording studio; supports most pro fromats; music production, digital editing / mastering, voice-over, audio post-production for video, cassette /CD manufacturing

Cosmic Pad Studios
407 7th St. E
Saskatoon, SK S7H 0X4
Contact: Ross Nykiforuk, Producer / Composer
Tel: (306) 933-2914
Fax: (306) 343-7151
Email: nykir@sk.sympatico.ca
Web: www.cosmicpad.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24 tracks
Format: Digital
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie 24 -4
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Tascam DA -88F; Digi Design¹s ProTools
Outboard Gear: Urei, Lexicon, Roland, DDX, Symetrix, Alesis
Size of Rooms : Room 1: 13¹ x 10¹ Room 2: 12¹ x 10¹
Special Equipment: Kurzweil K2000 keyboard, Akai S2800 sampler
Amenities: Full kitchen and lounge facilities
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Northern Pikes, Don Freed
Unique Features & Services: Specializing in music for film, TV, & industrial works; also cater to bands, artists w/ in-house award-winning composers & producers
Type of Studio: Audio recording and post

New Music Production Ltd.
603B Park St.
Regina, SK S4N 5N1
Contact: Mike McNaughton, Owner / Producer
Tel: (306) 721-2590
Fax: (306) 721-2055
Email: info@newmusicproductions.com
Web: www.newmusicproductions.com
Number of Studios: 1 Audio Post
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Soundcraft 600 24x16; Spectral Audio Engine DAW
Recorders/Tape machine(s): Spectral Audio Engine
Outboard Gear: AMEK 9098 Mic Pre/EQ; Klark Technique Reverb, SPx90, Valley Comp limiter, Alesis compllimiter, AKG Tube, 414, Shore 57, Beta 52 etc
Size of Rooms : 19¹ x 14¹ x 15¹
Special Equipment: AMEK 9098 Mic Pre/EQ; AKG ³The Tube² ED Net ISDN Affiliate, Digital Courier International Affiliate
Location: Suburbs
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Many advertising projects for television & radio
Unique Features & Services: Brand-new Martin Pilchner-designed room; ISDN real time Audio facilities
Digital

Port-Trax Recording Studio
PO Box 147
Caronport, SK S0H 0S0
Contact: Leroy Harder,
Tel: (306) 756-3371
Fax: (306) 756-3366
Email: porttrax@slyngshot.com
Number of Studios: 1
Amenities: Small kitchenette
Location: 15 minutes west of Moosejaw
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Sweetsalt
On site Accommodations: Available at Pilgrim Inn
Rehearsal Space: 2 large rehearsal rooms
Pricing Information: $70 /hour or $500 /day
Unique Features & Services: Media duplication services
Type of Studio: Audio recording

Protrax Production Group Inc.
2153 Cameron St.
Regina, SK S4T 2V7
Contact: Patrick Butler, , butler@protrax.org
Tel: (306) 781-7331
Fax: (306) 359-6562

Right Tracks Studios
PO Box 23003
Saskatoon, SK S7J 5H3
Contact: Lyndon Smith, Owner / Producer
Tel: (306) 373-3030
Fax: (306) 373-4530
Email: info@righttracks.com
Web: www.righttracks.com
Number of Studios: 1
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig
Mixing ConsoIes : Mackie designs
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 3Fostex RD-8 ADAT; Alesis ADAT (x2); Tascam DAT; Sony DAT; Fostex 1/4² 2 Track
Outboard Gear: DBX, Behringer & Alesis, Roland, Valley, Yamaha & Digitech Effects Processors; BBE; various EQ¹s
Size of Rooms : Control Room 19¹x 15¹; Studio 23¹x 16¹
Special Equipment: Lots of hard disk options. CD Burner
Location: South East Saskatoon
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Buffy Sainte-Marie (EMI), Candace Lacina, Stoney Park for BNL (EMI)
Pricing Information: $65/hour; block rates available
Unique Features & Services: 12 years experience; numerous major label projects. Juno award winning.

Sander Productions
5 Oliver Way
Prince Albert, SK S6X 1B1
Contact: Darcy Sander, Owner / Producer
Tel: (306) 763-0561
Email: sanderdmck@sk.sympatico.ca
Number of Tracks: 24
Format: Dig / Ana
Unique Features & Services: analog / digital remaster also available; in - house musicians; composers; producers / songwriters; CDs / cassettes; grand piano in-house; analog / digital instruments & processing

Sound Edge Productions
3120 8th Street East, #106-430
Saskatoon, SK S7H 0W2
Contact: Bart McKay, Owner
Tel: (306) 668-1934
Email: bartdmckay@home.com

Talking Dog Post & Sound Studios
1212A Winnipeg St. Regina, SK S4R 1J6
Contact: Rob Bryanton, Co-Owner, robbryanton@cable.regina.com; Jim Folk, Co-Owner; Joan Spiers, Audio Post Coordinator, j.speirs@sk.sympatico.ca
Tel: (306) 565-2061

Fax: (306) 565-2933
Email: talkdog.sound@sk.sympatico.ca
Web: www.talkingdogstudios.com
Number of Studios: Dolby 5.1 mixing theatre, Dolby surround mix room, Foley/ADR stage, 6 off-line suites, spotting lounge and extensive music and sfx libraries
Mixing ConsoIes : 9 ProTools 5.0 platforms, fully automated.
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Incredible Story Studios (YTV, Disney, Discovery for Kids); Mentor (Anaid Productions, Minds Eye Pictures); Prairie Berry Pie (CBC); Something More (feature film, Minds Eye Pictures), Without Malice (feature film, Showtime), Wide Mouth Mason (music documentary, CBC)
Unique Features & Services: Talking Dog is the only fully licensed Dolby surround mix facility between Vancouver and Toronto, Dolby 5.1 surround mix also available
Type of Studio: Audio post for soundtracks in feature films and TV

Touchwood Recording Studios
Box 794 - 562 Rink Avenue Regina, SK S4P
Contact: John Gesparic, Manager; Grant Hall, Owner, Manager
Tel: (306) 775-1929
Fax: (306) 775-3014
Email: touchwood@sk.sympatico.ca
Web: www.recordedlive.com
Number of Studios: 2
Number of Tracks: 64
Format: Dig
Board Manufacturer: Digidesign
Mixing ConsoIes : ProTools 24 Mix
Recorders/Tape machine(s): 2² 24 trk Studer ProTools 24 mix
Outboard Gear: Urei, Focusrite, Neve, Avalon, Drawmer, TLA
Size of Rooms : 24x15, 10x10, 35x25
Special Equipment: Large mic selection, individual cue monitor system
Amenities: just like home
Location: Northwest Regina
Major Projects (Last 12 months): Kevin Churko-Johner Brothers, The Corrs, Britney Spears, Shandar Gary
Unique Features & Services: CD & cassette manufacturing; 19 years in audio industry
Type of Studio: Music Production Facility

Viking Music Production
733 Broadway Ave., Suite 102
Saskatoon, SK S7N 1B3
Contact: Joel Grundahl, Owner
Tel: 306.241.3952
Email: vikingmusic@link.ca