We offer recording services for most styles and size of music ensemble including:

Solo Vocals
Solo Instrumentalists
Jazz Ensembles
Big / Swing Bands
Chambers Groups / Orchestras
Pop / Rock Bands
Brass Bands
Choirs

We have real world experience of working with live instruments in both recording and live performance environments. Our aim / approach is to get the performer(s) happy and comfortable with their working environment then look to capture the performance... as a wise (Wee Scottish) man once said 'Shite in, shite oot' (This applies to live sound too).

Whatever the style or content we can cater for your needs as we bring in experienced performers / producers that are well versed in the relevant musical genre.

We use the following software for audio related projects:

Logic Pro
Cubase
Adobe Media Encoder
Sibelius

The graphical / artwork side of things can also be done by us using Photoshop & Illustrator.

We have a modest physical studio setup that extends to tracking up individual instrumentalists and vocalists. It is a clean, bright, comfortable and relaxed environment in which to work.

For vocalists we can accept all types of backing tracks. If you want to make your demo / recording stand out more we can also arrange live accompaniment from piano to a full band.

We can input upto 12 channels at 96kHz or 24 channels at 48kHz via an 01V96 and RME Hammerfall Digiface. 2 x money channels are TLM103 + TL Audio PA1+ Triple C.

Up to 6 individual monitor mixes are available and not a pair of DT100's are in sight (they're hidden away in a dark cupboard). For headphones we have a choice of Sony MDR-7509's, Beyer DT250's and Sennheiser ie8's and HD25's.

Up to 24 channels at 48kHz onto a dedicated hard disk recorder (HD24) for rock solid reliability at recording live gigs.

12 channels at 96kHz or 24 channels at 48kHz via an 01V96 and RME Hammerfall Digiface.

Up to 6 monitor mixes available.

A full equipment list can be found at the bottom of this page.

A relaxed yet structured approach provides the best results. We have a comfortable workspace and will work with you to get your best possible performance. Your overall session time is 3 hours, this is split ev. At the end of this time you will walk away with your best takes on CD. We recommend recording up to 3 tracks during your session depending on their complexity and how well you perform them.

Please ensure your backing tracks are of the highest possible quality. Please bring the tracks you wish to use on either CD or a USB memory stick. We can work from other types of media (minidisc / MP3 player) but please be advised that they will need to be captured onto our system in real time which will eat into your overall session time (it will also result in loss of quality from an already compromised source). ie - bring them on CD at their original and optimum quality!

Our Demo Recording Package is as follows:
1. 90 minutes recording.
2. 90 minutes editing / mixing.
3. Your edited / mixed / mastered tracks on a standard audio CD.
4. Your edited / mixed / mastered tracks in MP3 format.

Price: £130

How you can help to improve the process.
There will b e a time of day when your voice is at its best - choose a morning, afternoon or evening session accordingly.
Consider your journey to our studio facility, you will already be slightly nervous - being on the last minute / rushing to get here on time will not see you performing at your best.
Know your material inside out (definitely have the lyrics committed to memory).

Sound & Recording Equipment List Jan 2010