Toolshed SoundLab Recording Studio
I offer music production & recording services at a comfortable studio in Port Townsend, WA.
“Recording at ToolShed SoundLab was an exceptionally easy and satisfying experience, and after four decades of making records, that's really saying something!
The room itself is a great-sounding space, high ceilings and with many instruments hanging on the walls.
George got great sounds on all of our many different acoustic instruments, the best we've had for a long, long time; taking the time to really listen and adjust until each miking setup was optimized for its particular instruments.
His experience as a luthier makes him extra-attuned to the sounds of the instruments.
George is so easy to work with - friendly, professional, relaxed, and an excellent communicator.
Even the rough mixes sound good!”
Eric and Suzy Thompson
features:
* 16’ x 24’ live room with 16’ vaulted wood ceilings, radiant floor heat and a hepa filtered ventilation system.
* 12’ x 16’ control room equipped with Burl Audio B32 Summing amp / B26 Monitor control and Adam Speakers
* Mics: Pearlman, MBHO, B&0, Beyer, Royer, EV, Sennheiser, Ear Trumpet, Miktek, Sony, Sure
* Preamps: Forssell, UA, Vintech, Focusrite, AEA
* Mac based DAW with Logic Pro, 16 channels of Lynx Aurora A/D/A conversion and many UAD-2 plug-ins .
* 1885 Weber Piano - Brazilian Rosewood Upright Grand.
* 1962 Hammond B3 with 122 Leslie - excellent original condition.
* Fender Rhodes Model Seventy-Three
* Vintage acoustic & electric guitars and amps available for sessions
Remote Recording:
I offer remote recording utilizing a Universal Audio Apollo 8 and Vintech 473 Neve style 4 channel Mic Pre.
Please inquire about availability and rates.
Although I do have modern digital recording equipment, my goal is to produce music the good old fashioned way, where the music comes first; as live and direct as possible - I’m an analog guy in a digital world
If you are interested in having me produce and/or record your project please contact me for details.
I am always happy to discuss pre-production needs and concerns.
the ceiling for the studio control room was built by Niels Holm (rip).
I am grateful for his contribution.
To listen to tracks recorded at Toolshed Soundlab please click on this link;
Clients include:
Suzy & Eric Thompson
Maria Muldaur
Trio Brasiliero
Tyva Kyzy
Hot Club Sandwich
Crow Quill Night Owls
Gallus Bros.
Below the Salt
Inkwell Rhythm Makers
Like A Child / Level Bros.
Mark Pearson / Bothers Four
Port Townsend Community Choir
Elaine Noel
The Aimees
Famous Lucy
Wooly Breeches
Blackberry Bushes
Ben & Joe w/ Phil Wiggins
Micaela Kingslight
Di Trani Brothers
Alanna Dailey
Mille Ulla Ruud
Stubby / Brian Stabile
Faith Pray
O.M.G.S.
Pete Toyne
Mold On The Rye
Dave Sheehan
Dukes Of Dabob
Trillium
David Cooper
Tony Flaggs
Lis Nagy
Jack Reid
Sky Ride
Paul Chasman :
Last of Us Soundtrack
Rattletrap Ruckus
Ben Hunter & Joe Seamons
Cort Armstrong / Hucksters
Clay Bartlett
Sam Doores
Deobrat Mishra
Shady Grove
Dhoom
Khrome
Daniel Mackie
Usana / Love Doll Swinger
Linda Vale
Happanstance
Whiskey Puppy
Janna Marit
In Droves
David Vohs
Port Angeles Symphony