Cream Studios Makes Immediate Impact
19/11/2008
Cream Recording Studios, London’s newest large-scale music recording and mixing facility, has hit the ground running since opening for business in March of this year.
Established as a joint venture between GearBox and former Lansdowne Studios’ manager and chief engineer, Chris Dibble, Cream Recording Studios features a 72-channel Solid State Logic Duality large-format analogue mixing console, custom-built ATC 5.1 surround sound monitoring and an Apple Mac Pro-based Digidesign Pro Tools HD3 system. Designed by Roger D’Arcy, of Recording Architecture, the Studio also offers a comprehensive range of vintage and classic outboard processors, reverbs, delays and microphones, and an innovative High-Definition, non-linear video projection system in the control room.
Among the clients to use the Studio is renowned live sound engineer Tim Summerhayes who booked Cream to mix the 5.1 audio for the Girls Aloud Tangled Up Tour DVD, released through Universal Music in October. Summerhayes chose Cream because, he says, “it is a fabulous working environment and has all the equipment I need to mix high-end sound to picture projects. Equally important was the aesthetic environment. I knew we would be entertaining people from the Production company and Record label, so I wanted a Studio facility that was stylish and able to provide the kind of creature comforts my clients expect.”
Other projects that have passed through Cream’s doors since March include the final mix of Missing You, a new album by Grammy Award-winning Korean classical artist Sumi Jo (the album went gold within two weeks of release); a vocal overdub session for Hot House Music with Thandie Newton for Oliver Stone’s biopic W; theatrical and film projects including the mix of the original cast recording of Zorro for John Craig’s First Night Records and three orchestral movie score mixes for composer Rachel Portman - Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants 2, Keira Knightley’s film The Duchess and more recently Grey Gardens.
GearBox Managing Director Richard Eastwood says: “We are very proud to be partnering Chris in this new business venture. His reputation as a Studio Manager and Recording Engineer in the film scoring community is second to none; 30 years running a very successful studio really speaks for itself and we have a great deal of respect for what he has achieved.
According to Chris Dibble "The concept of Cream is to offer a state of the art, 21st Century Music Recording Studio, invaluable engineering skills and, most importantly, Studio rates that are realistic to current budgetary considerations. At a time when the London music recording industry seems somewhat downbeat due to the recent closure of several major Studios, Cream's new Studio is a statement of intent and shows that professional, high-quality music recording is very much alive, well and thriving in the UK."
PRODUCTION STUDIO AVAILABLE IN LONDON
18/11/2008
SOHO RECORDING STUDIOS is pleased to announce that they have a Production room available for long-term let.
Situated in London's West End just off Tottenham Court Road, the room is part of the Soho Recording Studios' complex and is an ideal Production/Programming room.
The room comes with built in rack units, fitted maple desk space, air-conditioning, access to large communal area, pool table, SKY TV, WC and kitchen and is ideal as a centrally located Production/Writing space
For further details please contact Sam on 020 7419 2444 or email sam@sohostudios.co.uk
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16/10/2008
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INTERNEXT STUDIO - SHEFFIELD'S No.1 FACILITY
28/08/2008
Opened in September 2007, owner Yosef Sawicki says, "Internext Studio provides South Yorkshire with a top class professional recording environment.
"Designed from the ground up by renowned designers ʻMunro Acousticsʼ, the Studio sounds open and transparent whilst benefiting from natural daylight.
"Based around a 32 fader Digidesign D-Control and Pro Tools HD Accel 3 the Studio is ideal for anything from track-laying to mixing in 5.1 surround."
Internext is equipped with a range of backline; whilst a large lounge with pool table and media centre provide a chill out area. In its first year the Studio has hosted top metal Producer David Chang and London based Producer/Mixer Dan Frampton who has worked on tracks for the debut No.1 album from The Script.
For rates, availability and more information please contact Yosef Sawicki on 01709 722535
Introducing Assault & Battery 2
27/08/2008
‘Fully Charged and No Limits’
The Willesden-based Studio formerly known as Battery and Criterion has been re-opened by two of the world’s most successful Producers, Flood and Alan Moulder, who have partnered Miloco to operate the Studio as a commercial venture.
Miloco's Nick Young tells us:
"We are now welcoming in the next era of this legendary Studio, establishing its newfound status as London’s most complete recording experience. The Studio has been transformed by Flood and Alan’s vision to provide a truly unparalleled tracking environment for recording artists. A vast live area able to cater for large bands and small orchestras, is supplemented by two huge isolation booths: the first designed expertly to offer a wide spectrum of exciting drum sounds, and the second housing an armoury of awesome analogue synths, amongst them 2 Roland system 700 modular systems, one of the most rare and invaluable analogue keyboards in the world with only 40 having ever been produced. These line-up alongside a comprehensive arsenal of other sought-after analogue toys, and of course Flood’s beautiful collection of guitars including several rare Fender and Gibson models.
"The regeneration of Assault & Battery 2 also saw the installation of an immaculately refurbished Neve VR60 console. This pristine desk is joined by a Protools HD3 Accel running on an Intel 8-core mac and Quested monitors. Flood and Alan have also gifted the control room with a mouth-watering outboard selection."
This groundbreaking Recording Studio is now up-and-running and ready for all types of recording sessions. Please get in touch to find out more.
Dean Street Studios - Summer NEWS & OFFER
15/06/2008
DEAN STREET STUDIOS HAS A PRODUCTION ROOM FOR RENT COMMENCING 1ST JULY 08. LOCATED IN THE HEART OF SOHO THE ROOM IS APPROX 250 sq ft, RENT £1,500 ALL-IN EXCLUDING PHONE.
CONTACT JAZZ 020 7734 8009
Recent Clients include:
Bottletop Band – Bottletop charity has been in making their 3rd album to help raise awareness of Sexual health, teenage pregnancy and AIDS for the children of Brazil. Bottletop band are: Jon McClure (Reverend & The Makers), Carl Barat (Dirty Pretty Things), Drew McConnell (Babyshambles) plus loads of guests.
Jagz Kooner; Reverend & The Makers; Glam Chops; Mongrel; Natalie Williams; Yo Majesty
Contact Jasmin Lee at jazz@deanst.com
020 7734 8009
Miloco introduce Alpha Centauri
03/06/2008
In collaboration with Steve Rhodes, Miloco introduce their amazing new Mix room - Alpha Centauri - which officially opened for business at the start of June. Miloco are honoured to have teamed-up with singer-songwriter Steve Rhodes to operate his incredible SSL Mix room based in the old Battery complex in Willesden Green.
Miloco's Nick Young says, "Alpha Centauri probably stands alone as the UK’s best spec’d Mix room, boasting a selection of equipment which Steve has amassed for his own personal use and which has to be seen to be believed. The Studio's prolific collection of top-end gear is built up around an awesome SSL 4060 G+ Console with Total Recall, and an unbeatable combination of monitors including some Dynaudio M4+ custom built active speakers. It goes without saying that the room comes with a top of the range Protools HD3 rig and a full complement of plug-ins."
To mark the opening of this world-class Mixing facility for commercial use, Miloco have introduced some unmissable launch offers for clients to snap up.
Alpha Centauri will be going out at a 40% reduction fee of £510/day discounted from the standard book-rate of £800/day, for the months of June and July 2008. Miloco will also be offering free trial days for their regular Producer / Engineer clients.
For further information contact Vicki at the Miloco office on 0207-232-0008 or email vicki@miloco.co.uk
FX Rentals acquire Drumhire
27/05/2008
FX Rentals is pleased to announce that it has acquired specialist hire company, Drumhire. Well established in the audio industry, Drumhire is noted for supplying a prestige drum rental service to Artists, Studios, Producers and TV companies alike.
FX MD Nick Harris confirms, “This is a fantastic opportunity for FX to add to its already existing stock of drums and backline, backline being an ever increasing share of our business. But this is not just about additional drums, we are taking on a unique specialist hire company that has been built up over the last 25 years. Our aim is to continue and expand its reputation and specialist service.”
APRIL NEWS
20/04/2008
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In March we received updated specs direct from a number of Studio Managers in response to a mailout requesting each Studio to check and confirm their details. These updates give us great confidence that the allStudios website, actively monitored and updated, provides an essential and unique service for all Studio users.
Miloco's new Spanish residential - El Cortijo
26/02/2008
Miloco Studios have announced the opening of their tenth recording facility, El Cortijo, located in the South of Spain. The studio group will be working with Trevor Morais in the running of his luxurious residential studio situated north of the Mediterranean town of Marbella.
El Cortijo is a 7-bedroom villa built within the spectacular mountainside of Andalucia. It features a pristine recording studio, based around a Trident Vector console and HD3 Pro-Tools rig, providing a wide range of outboard, dynamic live spaces and views of the breathtaking surroundings.
The villa boasts 5-star accommodation including leisurely living areas, tranquil gardens with swimming pool and exquisite Spanish and French cuisine. It sits on a peaceful and secluded hillside, however it is a short drive from Marbella and within an hour of Malaga and Gibraltar airports.
Recent clients include Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue, Manic Street Preachers and Bjork.
For further enquiries, please contact Vicki on 020 7232 0008 or email vicki@miloco.co.uk. www.miloco.co.uk.Monnow Valley Studio - Redesigned and Refurbished
24/10/2007
Under new ownership since November 2006, Monnow Valley Studio has been extensively refurbished.
Historically Monnow Valley has been known as one of the best residential tracking studios in the UK, however the Control Room has recently been acoustically redesigned & now also provides an excellent mixing environment:
* The new symmetrical shape gives equal dispersion across the room
* Tuned membrane type absorbers increase low frequency absorption giving an extremely even and detailed bass response
* Increased absorption and diffusion above & around the SSL console give an astoundingly flat response throughout the mid–high frequencies, with amazing detail & stereo imagery
* Soffit mounting and calibration of ATC 200 main monitors give an extended & flat frequency response with incredible clarity and imagery.
Recent producers include: Head, Mike Crossey, Andrew Scheps, Chris Sheldon, Pedro Ferreira & Greg Haver
Please call 01600 712761, email enquiries@monnowvalleystudio.com or visit www.monnowvalleystudio.com for rates, availability & more information.
The Premises Studios - Solar Powered!
20/10/2007
This time last year Klaxons were recording 'Myths Of The Near Future' in solar powered Studio A, produced by James Ford. The album went to No.2 and won the Mercury Prize, so big congrats to all the homeboys.
More recently in Studio A ... Infadels recording with Youth, Absentee with Nick Terry producing and Incognito with Bluey producing.
In the rehearsal studios.... Lou Rhodes, Bloc Party, Unkle, Penguin Cafe Orchestra, James, Ali Love, The Specials, The Bad Seeds, The Horrors, Hot Chip, Jocelyn Brown, Wiley, Alberta Cross, Simian Mobile Disco, Kate Nash, Spiritualized and Abram Wilson.
