RECORDING STUDIO LONDON
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INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLLERS
A recording studio without a piano somehow doesn't seem complete, but more than that, we believe it's inspiring to have a large collection of top-quality instruments and controllers on hand - it can often lead to inventing parts or arranging tracks in a way that otherwise wouldn't have seen the light of day - plus of course it's just plain good fun! We take pride in keeping everything in tip-top condition, from fanatically tuned drums to freshly strung guitars, so please feel free to take advantage of anything we have here as it's all included in the price (piano tuning charged separately).
YAMAHA C3 6'1 GRAND PIANOA good acoustic piano can make the world of difference to a recording, and this one is great! Yamahas are widely regarded as the best 'jazz/rock’ pianos, and thanks to a nice voicing job by Yamaha UK's senior piano-tech, this one crosses over nicely for classical use too. Only around 3 years old and very well maintained. Please book tuning in advance if you require it. |
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RHODES MK1 SUITCASE 88Bring on the funk! The Rhodes is a classic instrument, and we believe that this is one of the finest examples in the UK - late Mk1 heritage, recently restored by Hammond Hire, full 88-note keyboard with 'Suitcase' 4x12" speaker cabinet, and custom 'Miles' EQ mod switch which really brings out the bite. |
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MOOG PIANOBARDeveloped in conjunction with synth and performace-controller legend Don Buchla, our Moog PianoBar can be fitted to either our piano or our Rhodes to give an extremely accurate MIDI representation of your performance including dynamics and pedal movements - great for layering sounds or allowing the complete replacement and editing of a part at mixdown if required. |
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MOOG VOYAGER BLUE DIALHowever good software synths get, there's nothing like bags of real knobs to bring inspiration when using a synth, and what a sound - it's low end in particular sits in the mix like nothing else. A modern classic. |
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ROLAND A50Long discontinued but much sought after, the Roland A50 has the best feel of any 7-octave synth-action controller keyboard, which for those who can play is the ideal type when combined with weighted action MIDI entry via our piano or Rhodes and the Moog PianoBar. The A50 also benefits from polyphonic aftertouch and a Roland-style pitch/mod bend lever in addition to standard type wheels. |
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NATIVE INSTRUMENTS KORENative Instruments' Kore system brings together all their virtual instrument plug-ins in one interface and this hardware for editing and real-time control. Huge patches can be created easily by including presets from multiple instruments simultaneoulsy. |
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NOVATION NOCTURNIn conjunction with their innovative AutoMap software, Novation's Nocturn is able to instantly take control of virtually any plug-in processor or instrument - gret when you're at our MIDI station away from the console. Its handy Speed Dial gives you instant knob-control of any screen parameter you hover the mouse over. |
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AKAI MPD16When only that MPC vibe will do for beat creation, Akai's MPD16 comes to the rescue, offering control over any rhythm sound source in the studio. |
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FENDER 'DAN SMITH' 1982 US STRATAlthough Fender's quality had gone seriously downhill in the late 70s and early 80s, production supremo Dan Smith was hired to revive their fortunes, and he did so by cutting output to a fraction of previous levels and massively boosting quality. The famous 'Dan Smith' Strats were among the very last guitars to be made on the original Fender jigs, and this particular example is in excellent condition having been laid down by an astute collector for over 25 years, only recently having been removed from its box for the first time! |
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GIBSON LES PAUL CLASSICThe Classic combines the best ingredients that made the Les Paul name great - maple top, mahogany back and 60s slim-tapered neck, rosewood fretboard, 496R neck humbucker, 500T at the bridge, cream pickguard and a host of other details. This model also weighs significantly less than most Les Pauls making it much more comfortable to play for long sessions. |
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MARTIN DC16 GTEP ACOUSTICMartin guitars will need no introduction to acoustic players, and the DC16 is a particularly fine example - crystal clear picking but still with bags of bottom end, and just seems to keep on giving the harder you strum. The cutaway gives easy access to the top of the neck, and although we would generally mic this externally, there's a very reasonable mic and piezo pickup built in, along with a Fishman Pro preamp to blend the two signals together which can make a nice alternative. |
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FENDER US STANDARD 1962 REISSUE JAZZ BASSCheck out forums and you'll find that this is probably the most-loved Jazz Bass for its sound and playability - adjectives such as 'meaty', 'smooth', 'amazing', 'articulate' and 'versatile' abound. This example has been stripped back to the real wood and has been maintained with beeswax for a lovely finish. |
DW Custom Satin Oil Drum KitWe decided that if you're going to have an in-house kit, it had better be the best, and they don't come much finer than the Custom series from DW - the Rolls Royce of drum makers. We had to wait almost a year to get our hands on this, but it was worth it, and we like to think we've done it justice by our fanatical approach to tuning! The kick is an 18x22" fitted out with a Remo Powerstroke 4 head, Falam Slam pad and separate front and rear-head mufflers for fine tone control, while there are 8x10" & 9x12" rack toms, and 14x14" & 16x16" floor toms - although floor toms are not as fashionable as they were, the solid footing really helps to add resonance when recording. We have Remo Powerstroke 3 heads on the toms as standard, but also keep single-ply coated heads for a lighter sound if you prefer (please let us know in advance if possible). |
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DW EDGE MAPLE/STEEL SNARE 6 x 14"Probably the single best sounding snare drum in the world, it's combination of incredibly solid construction (it weighs as much as the average kick drum!) and alternate hoops of maple and steel, the Edge has more 'crack' than you might belive possible! |
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LUDWIG BLACK BEAUTY STEEL SNARE 5 x 14"The snare that has appeared on more hit records than any other - the choice of top artists such as Steve Gadd from the 70s onwards, and still going strong today. |
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SONOR 3007 MAPLE PICCOLO SNARE 5 x 10"Piccolo's are now more popular than ever, and after auditioning many, we just had to have this one - great as a second snare or for hip hop and other contemporary styles. |
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Zildjian K-Custom Hand Hammered Cymbals |
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Zildjian A-Custom Hand Hammered Cymbals |
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DW 9000 KICK PEDAL & 9500 HI HAT STANDThe choice of top players the world over, DW's 9000 series pedals offer an incredibly smooth action a very fine control - even if you choose to bring your own kit, you might still want to borrow our pedals! |
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LP Generation II Bongos & Toca Custom Design CongasReal wooden instruments that sound so much nicer than fibreglass - add some thwack to your track! |
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LP Percussion Selection |
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Every month, we give away a FREE day′s recording with our Senior Engineer/Producer Neil Williams to one of our Facebook followers, worth £495 + VAT! Winners can use the day for anything they like – recording a demo, mixing a tune to release quality standard or mastering a whole album – you can even extend the session with additional time at a special discounted rate. All you have to do is click the ′LIKE′ button on the right and we'll enter you into the draw every month until we just can't afford it any more! No extra prizes, but you can now also follow us on Twitter – click the button below! 
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