Our online booking system is only for sessions with an audio/recording engineer. This would include services such as recording, editing, and tuning. For any mixing, songwriting or music production services please contact us for a custom quote.

Our minimum booking time is 2 hours with a recording engineer. Some engineers/ producers may require a longer minimum session time. For rentals our minimum booking time is 4 hours. 

We require payment be made in advance for all online studio bookings. In the event of cancellation, a 50% deposit is refundable or transferable when ample notice (min. 48 hours) has been provided. As you will be working in a professional environment, payment shows us that you are committed to your project. It also secures your desired time in our calendar ensuring that you get the days you want without other clients taking your time. For payments made via e-transfer please contact us via email or call and we can make the booking on your behalf. 

Yes, all our sessions include a certified recording engineer to aid you in your musical endeavors. The hourly rate includes recording, editing and tuning. Provided we have the time we can work on vocal mixes on an hourly basis. For stemmed out mixes and mastering we will provide you with a flat rate fee once we assessed the song. Our rate information for independent artists can be found here, please contact us directly (647) 848-7351 to get a quote for your special projects.

An audio engineer typically has more experience and expertise in handling complex recording, mixing, and production tasks. They often have years of experience working with various artists and genres, and they excel at providing high-quality sound and guidance throughout the creative process.

On the other hand, a junior audio engineer is newer to the field and may have less experience. While they still possess the skills needed for recording and mixing, they may not have as much hands-on experience or knowledge of advanced techniques as senior engineers. However, junior engineers often bring fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to projects, and they are eager to learn and grow in their craft.

We are dedicated to serving everyone in our local community regardless of talent, age, or ethnic background. We want everyone to be able to share their love and passion for music. In addition, all our engineers and producers coach and mentor their clients during the recording process, so even if you have never sung into a microphone before – we’ve got your back!

Bring your A-game! It is best to come rehearsed and refreshed before you enter the studio to ensure the recording process goes smoothly. We can easily tell when you are not prepared as it will be reflected in the work you put forth. After all, our job is to ensure we get the best you possible!

We also recommend clients bring a USB stick or portable hard drive to take home any project files created at the studio. We are not responsible for any session files once a project is done so keep your files saved to a safe place. 

Yes, if they are what you normally use and are familiar with. We do have some instruments in studio available for free. In addition, you can rent any specific instrument you require at a small fee when you provide us ample notice (min. 48 hours) before your session. You can check out our gear list here.

We strongly recommend you bring your own Karaoke or instrumental tracks before coming to the studio on a portable USB stick. If there is a specific version of a song available online, such as on YouTube, we can download this during your session. Of course, the quality of the song being used is very important – don’t forget that garbage in equals garbage out.

Yes, but should you wish to sell this recording later you will need to get licensing permission from the song’s publisher. All liability will fall on you to secure rights for a song’s commercial use or distribution.

Once your project is completed and your files are provided to you digitally or in hardcopy format (CD), we are no longer responsible for keeping a long-term archive of the files. We can email or electronically transfer you a copy of your final song as a compressed (.mp3) or uncompressed (.wav) file, but the full project is large and we recommend that you immediately back it up on a USB stick or portable hard drive. Although we generally keep files on our system for up to 6 months, we cannot guarantee that your files will be available.

Yes! Depending on the project and complexity we can tailor a package just for you. If you don’t have a working demo we can schedule a writing session with our songwriters / producers which will take your rough concepts and craft the structure of your song. If you do have a working demo than great we have some great production packages which include arrangement, custom instrumentation, recording, mixing and mastering. 

Contact us or give us a call at (647) 848-7351 to discuss the details of your project. 

Yes, absolutely. We use Melodyne to manually edit your tracks to perfection. Our engineers and producers skillfully and patiently go through the structure of your vocals to ensure the best sound possible.

Mixing is the process of blending  multiple recorded tracks together using a mixing console or digital audio workstation (DAW) software. It involves using equalization, compression, tuning and a variety of other harmonic tools to achieve the best sound for each vocal and instrumental track or stem, and most importantly the best balance of how the these tracks fit together. The result is a two-channel, stereo performance. We can also enhance, reduce noise, mix and edit files that were pre-recorded by you or by another studio. After recording your tracks, mixing is the most important step in making a record. Click here to learn more about our online mixing and mastering services.

The term mastering is used to refer to the process of taking an audio mix and preparing it for distribution. The goal of mastering is to correct mix balance issues and enhance particular sonic characteristics, taking a good mix (usually in the form of a stereo file) and putting the final touches on it. This can involve adjusting levels and general “sweetening” of the mix. Think of it as the difference between a good-sounding mix and a professional-sounding, finished master. Click here for examples comparing mastered and unmastered tracks.

Exact methods will vary depending on the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) you are using. Generally, you want to export your files in a .wav format, 16 to 24 bit, 48 to 192 kHz resolution. Include rough mixes and reference mixes. To export, render your tracks from the start of your song (all files must be of the same duration). Separate sounds into one instrument per track. Archive all tracks into .zip or .rar files.

For full details on how to prepare your songs to be mixed, you can read our blog article here.