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    🇨🇦 distributor of Universal Audio, ADAM Audio, ATC, Rupert Neve Designs, Cedar Audio and more. Formerly HHB Canada. Part of Yorkville Sound

    We'll be at the @aes_org Toronto Section EXPO25 ne We'll be at the @aes_org Toronto Section EXPO25 next Tuesday, from 11am - 7pm at @torontomet.
 
We'll be bringing with us key products from @cedaraudio, @rupert_neve, @uaudio, and other great brands, to demonstrate how they are essential tools for engineers in post production, broadcast, live and recording studios. 

Hope to see you there - link in bio for all the details!
    @uaudio have released a brand new (native - no UA @uaudio have released a brand new (native - no UA hardware needed) synth plug-in today - ANTHEM. This synth is perfect for sculpting thick bass, punchy leads, and expressive sequences, quickly and easily. 

Check out the walkthrough video by Canadian musician @romanriccio who gets some incredible song ideas happening very quickly with Anthem. (Link in bio!)

Available now at @longandmcquade, @moogaudio, @studioeconomik and @gbmusicandsound!
    Want to hear some @atc_loudspeakers SCM20 MK2 in a Want to hear some @atc_loudspeakers SCM20 MK2 in action, and the difference the @isoacoustics products can make in helping monitors translate better? Well, this event at @noblestreetstudios is for you! 

Link in bio to sign up.
    Pretty excited to see what @michaelkeire and the r Pretty excited to see what @michaelkeire and the rest of the @thresholdrecordingstudio team can do with the @rupert_neve Orbit and @uaudio Apollo! 

If you haven’t already, check out the new music from Mike’s project @kingluddmusic - it’s pretty killer!
    Excellent video showing how @thelindalindas track Excellent video showing how @thelindalindas track with the new @uaudio Apollo x16D Dante audio interface in the studio. 

Link in bio!
    Toronto folks - this is coming up later this month Toronto folks - this is coming up later this month! Check out the details below to hear some amazing new music on some high end @adam_audio monitors no less!

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From @fearlesscreativeinc: 

The advocacy arm of Fearless Creative is back in action with the 7th Edition of our sonic community love in THE LISTENING PARTY!

Monday June 23 at Art Haus @welcometoarthaus -
@womeninmusiccanada 's 2025 Organization of The Year! 🎉

Community is everything in these times and we're grateful to present in a space that is truly welcoming to all.

Come join us to Discover,
Connect & Celebrate immensely talented underrepresented music producers. Aaaaaaaand ... hang with songwriters, artists, musicians, engineers, studio owners, media, music supervisors, publishers, industry, friends .. and unicorns. Free admission.

SUBMIT A TRACK!

WE WELCOME ...
*established or emerging producers
*released masters or professional demos
*all genres

More info at QR or www.thelisteningparty.vip

The Listening Party prioritizes showcase feature spots for women+, queer & IBPOC music producers. However as a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive community, submissions from everyone will be considered.

Much gratitude to our supporters & partners for their contributions that make this such a special event:
@torontoartscouncil
@collectivebrew
@longandmcquade
@ysl_pro
@fearlesscreativeinc

➡️ Special surprise announcements coming!

SO STAY TUNED. But not auto 😁

#torontomusic
#producers
#inclusion
    Our Artist of the Week this week is @nathalieking_ Our Artist of the Week this week is @nathalieking_!

Born to a French/Vietnamese mother and a German father, singer-songwriter Nathalie King's music is noted for its cinematic electro pop and trip hop style, while her sound expresses deeply rooted themes like mental health and emotional life experiences.

The Toronto-based artist is known for her sultry smooth low voice reminiscent of the true artists of the vintage jazz era.

King released her new experimental electro EP PTSD at the end of 2024. She previously released two singles in 2016; “Break Away”, which landed a placement in a S’well water bottle commercial, and “Ghost Rider”, which was featured in an episode of ABC’s “The Fosters”.

Recent sync placements include her song “Beautiful Soul” in the underwater documentary "Soul of the Ocean" (2023), distributed on PBS and European TV. In 2016 King was a semi-finalist at the International Songwriting Competition, and semi-finalist at IndieWeek 2016.

King has joined forces with producer Steve Everitt to form “Out Here”, a band focusing on alternative electro pop with spiritual and natural elements, and they will be performing later this month at Glastonbury.

Outside of her own musical work, King also does voice work for Canadian commercials and NBC TV, and writes and sings tracks for Universal Production Music UK and sync library Molecular Sound UK for TV and film placements.

Nathalie uses a @uaudio Apollo Twin for her recordings in her studio in Toronto.

For more on Nathalie, check the links in our bio!
    Did you know the @uaudio Standard Microphone Serie Did you know the @uaudio Standard Microphone Series is on sale at the moment?

Until the end of the month:

Save $140 on the SC-1 Condenser Microphone - now $569
Save $70 on the SD-1 Dynamic Microphone - now $359
Save $30 on the SD-3 Dynamic Microphone - now $189
Save $70 on the SD-3 Dynamic Microphone (3-Pack)
Save $30 on the SD-5 Dynamic Microphone - now $259
Save $30 on the SD-7 Dynamic Microphone - now $179
Save $70 on the SP-1 Pencil Microphone Pair - now $499

Check out the great video by Andre Skinner at @longandmcquade to hear them in action - link in bio!
    Save the date! On July 15, we (Chris Gauthier an Save the date! 

On July 15, we (Chris Gauthier and Tim Condon) will be recording a track in real time with audience help at @lmkingston!

This free event will be a great chance to hear @uaudio, @adam_audio, @rupert_neve and @royerlabs products in the flesh, as well as come down and ask questions about recording, on any scale.

Hope to see you there!
    Some fantastic @uaudio deals for the month of May! Some fantastic @uaudio deals for the month of May! Talk to your local 🇨🇦 UA dealer to get all the details! 

Customers get a free Sphere Modeling Microphone with purchase of any of the following NEW SKU’s, below. 

Buy a Apollo x6 Gen 2 Essential, Apollo x8 Gen 2 Essential, Apollo x8p Gen 2 Essential, Apollo x16 Gen 2 Essential or Apollo x16D Essential and get a free Sphere LX (valued at $1,429)!

Buy a Apollo x6 Gen 2 Studio, Apollo x8 Gen 2 Studio, Apollo x8p Gen 2 Studio, Apollo x16 Gen 2 Ultimate, or Apollo x16D Ultimate and get a free Sphere DLX (valued at $2,149)!
    Some fantastic @uaudio deals for the month of May! Some fantastic @uaudio deals for the month of May! Talk to your local 🇨🇦 UA dealer to get all the details!
    Some fantastic @uaudio deals for the month of May! Some fantastic @uaudio deals for the month of May! Talk to your local 🇨🇦 UA dealer to get all the details!
    Some fantastic @uaudio deals for the month of May! Some fantastic @uaudio deals for the month of May! Talk to your local 🇨🇦 UA dealer to get all the details!
    Some fantastic @uaudio deals for the month of May! Some fantastic @uaudio deals for the month of May! Talk to your local 🇨🇦 UA dealer to get all the details!
    Day two of the Toronto Guitar Expo & Synth + Pedal Day two of the Toronto Guitar Expo & Synth + Pedal Expo! We’re here with tons of great stuff from @uaudio, @modalelectronics, @mesaengineering, @blackstaramps, @truetonefx, @artproaudio and more!

We’re here 11-5 at 388 Carlaw Avenue #unit 205. Come on by!
    Toronto guitarists and synth lovers! All weekend w Toronto guitarists and synth lovers! All weekend we’re at @artistsplay at 388 Carlaw Ave for the Toronto Guitar Expo & Synth + Pedal Expo!

Come and try gear by @uaudio, @modalelectronics, @mesaengineering, @blackstaramps, @artproaudio and more! We’re here til 6pm!
    Alberta folks! Don’t sleep on the @gbmusicandsou Alberta folks! Don’t sleep on the @gbmusicandsound Audio Interface Shootout tomorrow! Great chance to hear the new @uaudio Apollo X Gen 2, win a UA Volt, as well as see some amazing products from @rupert_neve and much much more.

Link in bio!

#Repost @fermatarecordingstudio with @use.repost
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We’re getting setup for the Audio Interface Shootout on Saturday! We have some great door prizes for attendees including UA Volt276, Arturia MiniFuse 1, Antelope Zen Go and Focusrite Vocaster!
If you’re interested in attending, click the link in bio for tickets. We’re almost at capacity so it’ll be a full room!
    Very cool video about the home studio of @chrische Very cool video about the home studio of @chrischeney23 (Alanis Morissette, Jane's Addiction, Celine Dion, AC/DC) featuring a ton of amazing @rupert_neve gear, including a 5088 Console!

Link in bio!
    Toronto - this Saturday and Sunday! Excited to sa Toronto - this Saturday and Sunday!

Excited to say we'll be at the #torontoguitarexpo this weekend, showing and demoing pedals from @uaudio, synths from @modalelectronics, as well as cool guitar products from @artproaudio, @maestroelectronics, @blackstaramps, @mesaengineering and more!

Full details - link in bio ✅ 

See you there!
    This looks like an excellent event this weekend at This looks like an excellent event this weekend at @gbmusicandsound in Red Deer, Alberta. Great opportunity to hear first hand the new @uaudio Apollo x Gen 2, and other great audio interfaces!
    Salut! Day two of @expo_scene in Montreal! Swing b Salut! Day two of @expo_scene in Montreal! Swing by for a @cedaraudio demo, check out the latest from @uaudio, see some highlights from the @rupert_neve line, some @seelectronics greatest hits, and some of the best PA that @yorkville_sound offers!

We’re here 10-4!
    We're excited to announce the @modalelectronics CA We're excited to announce the @modalelectronics CARBON8M is coming! 

This is an 8-voice experimental synth module that introduces radical new ways to create, experiment and perform next-generation synth sounds. It is the little sibling of the 37 key CARBON8.

CARBON8M's sound generation, twice as complex as in MODAL's acclaimed ARGON8 and COBALT8 series, is built around 2 oscillators, able to generate complex Core waveforms (algorithms and wavetables), coupled with mighty XCore cross mod algorithms, outstanding filter technology, and new, exciting LFO capabilities. 

Alongside these features, COBALT8M features MODAL's acclaimed internal arpeggiator, sequencer, and FX capabilities, which MODAL users around the world have embraced.

Housed in a rugged, rack-ready, full-metal desktop module, CARBON8M targets ambitious sound designers, music producers, and performers who are tired of conventional synth sounds from the past and are constantly seeking fresh and unconventional synth textures for their music and productions.

Available to order now for $999🇨🇦 from @longandmcquade, @moogaudio, @tomleemusiccanada, #musicredone, @avshop.ca, @musiquegagne and @gbmusicandsound.
    This event looks really great, and I believe @good This event looks really great, and I believe @goodboimusic is really going to put the @atc_loudspeakers SCM150 monitors and @uaudio Apollo through their paces!

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#Repost @lmbloor with @use.repost
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🎶 Calling all electronic music producers! 🎶

Join us on Saturday, March 22 at 2:00 PM for an exciting event: Neuro Bass and Foley Synthesis 101 with the talented Raghav Wagh aka @goodboimusic ! 🌟

The event will take place upstairs at 935 Bloor Street W - access via stairs
Please email RSVP to vsinnaeve@long-mcquade.com

Dive into the world of electronic bass and foley synthesis as Raghav shares his expertise on distortion, noise shaping, and frequency modulation within Ableton Live and some third-party FX plugins. Whether you’re a seasoned producer or just starting out, this session will provide valuable insights and techniques to elevate your music production skills. Some familiarity with Ableton Live is recommended.

About the Instructor: Raghav Wagh has been producing electronic music for over a decade, with releases on labels such as HighChai Recordings, ProducerDojo, Welupt, and Saturate. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the industry!

What is Neuro Bass? Neuro Bass is a complex and dynamic style of bass sound characterized by intricate modulation and movement. It often involves advanced techniques like distortion, frequency modulation, and noise shaping to create unique and powerful basslines.

What is Foley Synthesis? Foley Synthesis involves creating percussion sounds using everyday objects and synthesizing them to add depth to your music.

📢 Call to Action: Mark your calendars and join us for this informative and inspiring session! Share this post with fellow producers and let’s make some incredible music together. See you there! 🎧

#ElectronicMusic #MusicProduction #AbletonLive #NeuroBass #FoleySynthesis #RaghavWagh #WhosAGoodboi #MusicEvent #ProducerDojo #HighChaiRecordings #Welupt #Saturate
    Exciting news - today @rupert_neve have announced Exciting news - today @rupert_neve have announced a cut-down version of the massively popular RNDI - the RNDI-M! And it's a fantastic price - $289🇨🇦!

The RNDI-M Active Transformer Direct Interface brings the tone & clarity of the Rupert Neve DI range to a more compact and pedalboard-friendly format. It features the same custom Rupert Neve Designs transformer and discrete FET input stage as the RNDI, RNDI-S, and RNDI-8. By streamlining its feature set and housing the electronics in a rugged & more compact chassis, the RNDI-M fits neatly into any space and will allow even more musicians and engineers to tap into the sonic power & vibrancy of a Rupert Neve Designs DI.

The RNDI-M provides instrument direct injection for electric guitar & basses, synthesizers, keyboards, piezo pickups, or any other instrument-level source. The discrete, Class-A circuit topology is built around Rupert Neve Designs custom transformers, resulting in outstanding sonic performance and strikingly natural sound from below 5Hz all the way up to well beyond 90kHz. It can handle input levels up to +20.5dBu, the low impedance, transformer-coupled output stage drives long lines with minimal loss, and the rugged steel chassis is designed for a lifetime of stage and studio use.
    More @uaudio promos happening, until the end of Ma More @uaudio promos happening, until the end of March! 

Pick up select UAFX guitar pedals on sale for as low as $139🇨🇦!
    More @uaudio promos - this time the iconic 610 pre More @uaudio promos - this time the iconic 610 preamp which has $280 off it, until the end of April!
    It's March, which means some great Universal Audio It's March, which means some great Universal Audio promos! 

Save $280 off the BRAND NEW Apollo Twin X Duo Gen 2!
    For a limited time @uaudio are giving away the UA For a limited time @uaudio are giving away the UA 1176 Compressor Plug-In for FREE!

This special native version features the same authentic analog modelling of the full collection, giving you the punch and quick attack of the most famous audio compressor ever made.

Link in bio!
    Now is a great time to pick up a @uaudio OX! The Now is a great time to pick up a @uaudio OX! 

The OX is perfect for creating various different cabinet tones in combination with your favourite tube amp, in the studio and at home. 

It's perfect on-stage, especially for bands using in-ear monitors - all the amp tone, with no cabinet bleed into other vocal and drum mics.

Or plug-in a pair of great headphones (may we suggest the brand new @adam_audio H200 headphones?) to hear the sound of your rig without annoying family members or neighbours!
    One of our favourite pieces of gear from the last One of our favourite pieces of gear from the last few years - the @rupert_neve Master Bus Transformer! 

@soundonsoundmag said the following in their review (link in bio!):

"Obviously, signal coloration is a matter of taste, but if your production direction and technique involve adding copious amounts of harmonic distortion to your subgroups, stems or mixes, the MBT is definitely going to appeal. Special mention also goes to the Width function, which does broadly what M‑S based stereo widening can do but in a slightly more exciting fashion, especially when processing heavier tracks. I’d urge anyone who has both the need for bus or mastering colour and the budget available to audition an MBT at the earliest opportunity".
    The @modalelectronics CARBON8 8 Voice Experimental The @modalelectronics CARBON8 8 Voice Experimental Synth is now starting to land in stores. And they have a brand new website as well (https://modalelectronics.com/).

Check it out at select @longandmcquade stores, or talk to @moogaudio, @musiquegagne, @musicredone, @tomleemusiccanada or @avshop.ca!
    A sneak peak of some *amazing* deals on select @cr A sneak peak of some *amazing* deals on select @cranborneaudio products that start on Boxing Day. 

Limited stock - reach out to your local Canadian Cranborne Audio dealer on boxing day!
    This diagram shows how you can build a @uaudio Eni This diagram shows how you can build a @uaudio Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amp sound. It illustrates the interactions between different settings that you can change with the pedal’s controls and the UAFX Control app. 

If you haven't tried the Enigmatic pedal yet, it is UA's painstakingly deep take on an iconic, mysterious amp that rhymes with Rumble!
    @softubestudios's Console 1 Fader MK 3 has been on @softubestudios's Console 1 Fader MK 3 has been one of the most popuar products we've been proud to distribute this year, and it's been difficult keeping it in stock!

If you are after one, well worth getting an order in with your favourite Softube dealer in Canada, as these do not last long once they arrive!
    Toronto folks! We’re at @imstafesta today at @to Toronto folks! We’re at @imstafesta today at @torontomet. We’ve got tons of great products from @atc_loudspeakers, @softubestudios, @mojaveaudio, @seelectronics, @modalelectronics, @adam_audio and more, to hear and see!
    Brampton folks - this is tomorrow (Thursday)! Tim Brampton folks - this is tomorrow (Thursday)!

Tim from @ysl_pro will be co-hosting this event with @shawncrockard on Thursday, November 21 at @lm_brampton.

If you are interested in finding out about @uaudio interfaces, and seeing them in action as we record a song in real time, then this is the event for you!

Tracking will utilize Universal Audio microphones andplug-ins, alongside Volt and Apollo audio interfaces. UAFX pedals will cover guitar duties, and @modalelectronics synthesizers will bring the future!

Vocalists, bass players, keyboard players and lead guitar players especially welcome to come and add overdubs to the song as well!
    Looking forward to being at @imstafesta this Satur Looking forward to being at @imstafesta this Saturday, at @torontomet, in Toronto! 

We'll be showing products from @uaudio, @adam_audio, @mojaveaudio @atc_loudspeakers, @softubestudios, @rupert_neve, @seelectronics and more!

Hope to see you there.
    Brampton folks - next week! Tim from @ysl_pro wil Brampton folks - next week!

Tim from @ysl_pro will be co-hosting this event with @shawncrockard on Thursday, November 21 at @lm_brampton.

If you are interested in finding out about @uaudio interfaces, and seeing them in action as we record a song in real time, then this is the event for you!

Tracking will utilize Universal Audio microphones andplug-ins, alongside Volt and Apollo audio interfaces. UAFX pedals will cover guitar duties, and @modalelectronics synthesizers will bring the future!

Vocalists, bass players, keyboard players and lead guitar players especially welcome to come and add overdubs to the song as well!
    In the Winnipeg area and need a @uaudio pedal? Wel In the Winnipeg area and need a @uaudio pedal? Well @lmwinnipeg have you covered!

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