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    🇨🇦 distributor of Universal Audio, ADAM Audio, Merging, ATC, Manley, CEDAR Audio, and more. Formerly HHB Canada. Part of the Yorkville Sound family.

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    Very happy to see Ontario Mastering Engineer, Heat Very happy to see Ontario Mastering Engineer, Heather Kirby and her @dreamlands_mastering studio on the @adam_audio blog this week. Heather is very in-demand, having recently mastered work by @praisespraisespraises, @heavenforreal and @dilettanteband. Link in bio!
    @soundonsoundmag has some VERY kind words on the n @soundonsoundmag has some VERY kind words on the new @uaudio UAFX pedals - link in bio! "UA’s Dream ’65 Reverb‑Amp is capable of some of the finest, most detailed and, above all, most playable emulations of a recorded amp sound I’ve ever heard. There’s proper tube‑rectifier ‘sag’ like I have never felt before in a modeller. The guitar’s controls behave properly, and the clean tones have real life and sparkle like they should, not the ‘generic clean tone’ that some modellers seem to resort to when there’s no obvious distortion component. If you can’t find anything in there that makes you very happy, maybe you just don’t like Fender amps." "Like the Dream ’65, the Ruby Vox has glorious tube‑rectifier ‘bounce’ that makes playing feel so much more like a real amp than a modeller." "The Woodrow ’55 really is a delightful little amp, full of nuances and historic tonal references. If you are auditioning this one, be sure to spend some time in the ‘cleans’, juggling the two volumes. There’s so much that’s great in there, with humbuckers and singles alike, and I’m convinced that the dynamic speaker‑modelling process gives you something in the clean tones that IRs, even really good ones, just can’t."
    Did you know the @uaudio Half-Yearly Sale on plug- Did you know the @uaudio Half-Yearly Sale on plug-ins is on? Now is an excellent time to add some new plug-in tools to your arsenal! Link in bio.
    Fantastic to see Canadian producer, mixer, and eng Fantastic to see Canadian producer, mixer, and engineer @rhcitrullo on the @adam_audio blog this morning! Well worth the read - link in bio!
    Cats and Anubis - both worshipped in ancient Egypt Cats and Anubis - both worshipped in ancient Egypt! #Repost @mergingtech with @make_repost ・・・ Cool cats love a warm Anubis! Thanks to Clark Media Productions for great photo. @mergingtech #anubis #recordingstudio #recordinginterface #audioengineer #audioengineers #mixengineers #studiogear #studiolife🎧 #catsofinstagram #catsinstudios #mixing #audiooverip
    Our Artist of the Week this week is @songmakersoun Our Artist of the Week this week is @songmakersoundshaper! Lisa is a Toronto based award-winning multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer & engineer. Perpetually busy, we asked Lisa what she's been up to, in her own words: "I had the privilege to record the vocals & some acoustic instruments for @alyshabrilla's stunning new album 'Circle' - scheduled for summer 2022 release but single 'Echo' and 'Peace' are out now. Currently I'm working as producer, recording & mix engineer on debut EP for MoZaic; upcoming singles for Andrea Florian and Coraline James and EP for @kristabourette. Also, ongoing composing and recording supportive underscore for Bedtracks.com. Throughout the month of June I've been having a soulful songwriter experiences mentoring a Covenant House youth via Project Humanity program and co-writing with an 81 year old woman as part of Massey & Roy Thompson Halls' Lyrics & Legacies program - looking forward to producing the track at @revolutionrecording at end of month. Also been having a blast coordinating inclusive song camps (3 down and more to come) for S.A.C. and am super pumped about the highest ever number of female, gender diverse and IBPOC receiving Juno 2022 noms & wins. Shout out to @hillkourkoutis for knocking it out of the park! Exciting announcement: over past year I've been developing a one of a kind Artist Development program offering experience & skills in songwriting; sound production; finding artistic signature & career building. My vision was emboldened by thumbs up from icon Producer/Engineer Susan Rogers (Prince; David Byrne; BNL) who told me, "Great idea - producers are now more responsible than ever before for doing the work of artist development". The program officially launches this Saturday (June 18) at 3pm, with a live showcase at @supermkttoronto in Toronto, featuring 3 exceptional next generation artists who create well-crafted, insightful original songs elevated by distinctive vocals. Performances are coordinated with their single releases which were written and recorded at my new LPM studio". For more on Lisa, link in bio!
    Hard to beat summer recordings! #Repost @audioval Hard to beat summer recordings! #Repost @audiovalley with @make_repost ・・・ I could get used to recording outdoors in beautiful gardens with amazing musicians like @twinflamesband ! Not in photo are 3 amazing camera people from @rogerstvottawa
    Armed with a @uaudio Apollo, @modalelectronics ARG Armed with a @uaudio Apollo, @modalelectronics ARGON8 synth, @royerlabs R10 mic and some packaging, we asked @joshuavt to make an exclusive song AND free sample pack with ONLY this gear. Listen to the song, download the samples and read about the production of track at the @exclaimdotca write-up - link in bio! Track mastered at @4130mastering.
    We're big fans of @exeter_sound_studios, so nice t We're big fans of @exeter_sound_studios, so nice to see him on the @adam_audio website this month, giving some insight into a day in his studio! Link in bio!
    Winning partnership @adam_audio and @rupert_neve! Winning partnership @adam_audio and @rupert_neve! #Repost @gbmusicandsound with @make_repost ・・・ Looking for a set of high end headphones? The Adam Audio SP-5 delivers premium quality with a balanced and dynamic response suitable for monitoring and mixing. Pair them with the Rupert Neve RNHP headphone amplifier for excellent sound quality with plenty of volume. Available at GB Music and Sound. #gbmusicandsound #adamaudio #headphones #recordingstudio #recording #mixing #mastering #recordingartists #recordingrevolution #recordingengineer #music #musicproducer #musicproduction #recordinggear #musicstore #musicshop #musicstudio
    Good news for folks looking to rent and get to kno Good news for folks looking to rent and get to know the @modalelectronics synths easily at home or on stage! #Repost @longmcquadepro with @make_repost ・・・ Looking for a new #synth, but don’t know what to get? Check out the new synths from @modalelectronics At the @longmcquadepro location, we actually rent the Cobalt 5s, Cobalt 8 and the Argon 8, which means you can try these before you buy them 😎 Monthly rates for each; - Cobalt 5s $35CAD - Cobalt 8 $65CAD - Argon 8 $65CAD #nobrainer
    Hazy lo-fi loops! Part 2! We asked Toronto based, Hazy lo-fi loops! Part 2! We asked Toronto based, Argentinean producer @bymartinanxxon to give us some insight into his production methods, when creating and manipulating samples and recordings. In this video he shows how he uses some of his favourite @uaudio plug-ins and guitar pedals to push sounds into new directions in @ableton. Final part 3 tomorrow. Link in bio!
    16 channels of @rupert_neve preamps should cover i 16 channels of @rupert_neve preamps should cover it! #Repost @rupert_neve with @make_repost ・・・ “Hey brother! Here’s a snap of the RNDs. Unreal sounding. The band has been obsessed with the roughs and couldn’t believe that’s from a mobile set up!" “I’ve been using the same thirty-two 1081s for the last fifteen years day in and out, so my ears are just accustomed to the Rupert Neve vibe and energy. When I got the 511s for a mobile rig tracking this live record, I was blown away! It was immediately so familiar to my ears. It has all the vibe of what I was accustomed to along with some new punch." “The 511s are true to the Rupert Neve lineage and I’m stoked to add them into the studio workflow as well!” Kind words sent to us this week by @willyipmusic (Ms. Lauryn Hill, Code Orange, Menzingers). Thank you Will! 🙏🏻
    Hazy lo-fi loops! We asked Toronto based, Argent Hazy lo-fi loops! We asked Toronto based, Argentinean producer @bymartinanxxon to give us some insight into his production methods, when creating and manipulating samples and recordings. In Part 1 he shows how he uses some of his favourite @uaudio plug-ins and guitar pedals to push sounds into new directions in @ableton. Part 2 tomorrow. Link in bio!
    Nice to see local favourite, James Bunton on the @ Nice to see local favourite, James Bunton on the @modalelectronics blog today. Link in bio! #Repost @modalelectronics with @make_repost ・・・ In our latest 2-part Backstage Blog Article we catch up with producer, mix engineer and composer James Bunton, discussing his influences, studio gear and of course, the latest addition to his studio, ARGON8. ➡️ Click the link in our Bio to read the full article! #modalelectronics #machinesformusicians #synthesizer #synthlove #synth #synthjam #dawless #synthwavemusic #synthesizermusic #electronicmusician #synthwave #modalsynth
    Some great music for your weekend: our artist of t Some great music for your weekend: our artist of the week is @maysun.music! MAYSUN, based in Montreal, offers immersive instrumental music that evokes melancholy, acceptance and hope. This project combines drums, synthesizers and sound design to create a universe where the digital and the organic merge. Recent releases include works such as Wanderlust II (2022), Waiting Spaces (2020), The After Mountain (2020), and more than 700 improvisational pieces between 2017 and today. Link in bio!
    What a stunning studio. #Repost @mergingtech with What a stunning studio. #Repost @mergingtech with @make_repost ・・・ Great opening of a great #immersiveexperience studio for mixing and mastering with a state of the art construction and the great @strauss_elektroakustik speakers All #audioconverter are from #mergingtechnologies and #daw are #pyramix and #protools The facility has also a great sounding recording room The facility is called MusicLab and is located #gurtenbrauerei in Bern / Switzerland #whereismyanubis #horus #musicrecording #musicproduction #musicproducer #audioimmersive #audioengineering #audioengineer #soundengineer #mixing #mixingengineer #mastering #studiobau #accoustic #audiointerface #audiooverip #swissmusic
    Finally, Ross Hayes Citrullo brings some shred to Finally, Ross Hayes Citrullo brings some shred to the @uaudio Dream and Ruby pedals. Ross is an Emmy winner and Juno nominee, who is a producer, mixer, engineer and guitarist. In this video Ross puts the pedals through their paces showcasing some songs by The Commoners. #Repost @rhcitrullo with @make_repost ・・・ Had the pleasure of testing out the new @uaudio #uafxpedals from my friends at @ysl_pro Got to play some of the riffs from the upcoming @thecommonersto record on my @gibsonguitars featuring @jetslideofficial Check it out!
    The next Canadian artist exploring the new @uaudio The next Canadian artist exploring the new @uaudio pedals is Ryan McCambridge, who is working with the Woodrow pedal. Ryan is a Grammy nominated recording engineer/ mixer/ producer who has a pretty diverse CV; Mastodon, IAMX, Sex and the City, Lowest of the Low, amongst many. Ryan has an excellent music project that is very much worth spending time with - @acalmercollision #Repost @acalmercollision with @make_repost ・・・ The fine folks at @uaudio and @ysl_pro gave me a sneak peek at one of their new amps-in-a-pedal — Ruby. Spoiler: It’s pretty awesome. #recording #recordingstudio #musicstudio #studiolife #musicproduction #musicians #audioengineering #musiclife #producerlife #studiogear #protools #synths #guitars #recordingengineer #mixingengineer
    We asked some of our favourite Canadian artists to We asked some of our favourite Canadian artists to explore the new @uaudio pedals. First up is @hillkourkoutis. Hill is a producer, guitarist, songwriter and as of ten days ago, a Juno award winner - Hill just won the "Recording Engineer of the Year" Juno! Check out Hill's thoughts on the Universal Audio Dream pedal! #Repost @hillkourkoutis with @make_repost ・・・ I’m SO STOKED to finally be able to share this video! My friends at @ysl_pro recently gave me the new @uaudio Dream ’65 Reverb-Amp UAFX pedal to take for a test drive. This pedal JUST DROPPED! It is one of three new amp pedals that are designed to give you the tone of a vintage amp without actually plugging into an amp! Check out this demo video I made of the Dream ’65 plugged directly into my Apollo interface! It also makes a killer re-amp tool (I’ve already used it on some records I’m mixing)! I absolutely love this pedal…am blown away…I’m totally getting one of my own and can’t wait to try the other ones out! #yslpro #producer #engineer #mixer #reamp #producerlife #engineerlife #recordingengieer #ua #universalaudio #uaudio #guitarpedal #amp
    !!! @uaudio have just announced three new pedals. !!! @uaudio have just announced three new pedals. These three amp emulator pedals give the sounds of three iconic amps, all in a very portable format. These pedals (Dream, Ruby and Woodrow) make getting classic guitar sounds a breeze - guitar into pedal, pedal into amp/ FOH. They also play really well with effect pedals before them, and make for excellent reamping tools. There's a ton of other tricks up their sleeves - for $499 CAD, each, these pedals offer a ton of tone, very easily. Link in bio!
    !!! @uaudio have just announced three new pedals. !!! @uaudio have just announced three new pedals. These three amp emulator pedals give the sounds of three iconic amps, all in a very portable format. These pedals (Dream, Ruby and Woodrow) make getting classic guitar sounds a breeze - guitar into pedal, pedal into amp/ FOH. They also play really well with effect pedals before them, and make for excellent reamping tools. There's a ton of other tricks up their sleeves - for $499 CAD, each, these pedals offer a ton of tone, very easily. Link in bio!
    !!! @uaudio have just announced three new pedals. !!! @uaudio have just announced three new pedals. These three amp emulator pedals give the sounds of three iconic amps, all in a very portable format. These pedals (Dream, Ruby and Woodrow) make getting classic guitar sounds a breeze - guitar into pedal, pedal into amp/ FOH. They also play really well with effect pedals before them, and make for excellent reamping tools. There's a ton of other tricks up their sleeves - for $499 CAD, each, these pedals offer a ton of tone, very easily. Link in bio!
    Long weekend dreams! #Repost @rupert_neve with @m Long weekend dreams! #Repost @rupert_neve with @make_repost ・・・ The 5088 is the culmination of Rupert Neve’s vast analog circuitry knowledge, and the only console built today with the same dedication to sound & build quality found in his most legendary vintage designs. #faderfriday 🎚
    Lovely @mojaveaudio MA37 sighting! #Repost @gbmus Lovely @mojaveaudio MA37 sighting! #Repost @gbmusicandsound with @make_repost ・・・ Took a quick moment to setup and test out the new Mojave MA-37. First impressions, amazing! Stay tuned for some comparisons. #gbmusicandsound #musicshop #musicstore #recordinggear #microphone #mojave #recording #recordingstudio #music #musicproducer #musicproduction #vocals #podcast #voiceover
    New @uaudio Hitsville EQ Collection out now! Dial New @uaudio Hitsville EQ Collection out now! Dial in the Motown EQ sound - available as a UAD plug-in, or as part of Spark.
    What a combo! #Repost @mojaveaudio with @make_re What a combo! #Repost @mojaveaudio with @make_repost ・・・ 🙏🎻 @darioforzatomusic Weapons of the day. Recoding some viola and violin with @connorstylevance for my upcoming EP “Anomalie” . . . #mojaveaudio #microphone #guitar #drums #studiolife #live #music #art #artist #vibes #homestudio #classic #musician #rock #newmusic #livemusic #instamusic #musicproducer
    Congrats to all the Juno nominees and award winner Congrats to all the Juno nominees and award winners! We were thrilled to see @hillkourkoutis win the Juno for recording engineer of the year! Hill kindly divulged many of her award winning mixing tricks in an excellent mix walk through video she did for us last year, focusing on the brilliant track “Cut My Hair” by @diggingroots. We were fortunate to have Raven Kanatakta from Digging Roots as part of the video as well - link in bio!
    @uaudio on the road! @karenkosowski is mixing on t @uaudio on the road! @karenkosowski is mixing on the move! #Repost @karenkosowski with @make_repost ・・・ Gotta love the flexibility of UAD Spark… can finally use my fave 1176 without having to set up any external DSP hardware. Perfect for on-the-go vocal editing!! 🚙✈️👍 @uaudio #UADSpark #native #plugins #producerlife #toronto #nashville @ysl_pro
    We are very excited about the new @adam_audio A se We are very excited about the new @adam_audio A series! We loved the previous generation of A series monitors due to how well mixes translated on them, so are very excited about all the new features added to these (DSP-based room correction and voicings to tune speakers for your room/ ears for starters!). Link in bio to read more.
    Those are some good lookin’ mics! #Repost @long Those are some good lookin’ mics! #Repost @longmcquadepro with @make_repost ・・・ Happy #musicmonday 😎 What does @manleylabs mean to you? For many, these microphones are the epitome of quality and sound. Any one of these 3 microphones are worthy of being the center piece of your #mic locker. The Reference Cardioid Tube Mic - $3639CAD The Reference Silver Tube Mic - $5779CAD The Reference Gold #tube mic - $7559CAD Which one would you get?
    Good news for synth fans in Alberta - you’ve got Good news for synth fans in Alberta - you’ve got *another* dealer carrying @modalelectronics synths! #Repost @gbmusicandsound with @make_repost ・・・ Modal synths are now available in our shop and online! #modal #modalsynthesizer #synths #gbmusicandsound #keys #synthesizers #synthesis #recordingstudio #recordinggear #musicshop #musicstore #synthvibes #recording #music #musicgear #musicproducer #musicproducers #musicproduction
    Our Artist of the Week is Robert Steenkamer. Rob Our Artist of the Week is Robert Steenkamer. Robert has been creating and recording music for more than 20 years. A staple of Toronto’s electronic music scene in the late nineties and early aughts, this seasoned producer and DJ has found a renaissance of late thanks to a clutch of well-received releases on labels from across North America and Europe. In addition to his own productions and remix work, Robert has been expanding his technical practice to include mastering for select clients. “Obviously that skillset doesn’t come overnight but it’s a process I really enjoy and I’m learning and improving with each project.” “This shift toward doing more technical work is what led me to explore options from @mergingtech. I finally settled on the Anubis as the centrepiece of my studio and honestly the sound still blows me away every time I turn it on. Having my Sonarworks profiles loaded right in the Anubis is a huge feature as well. Anyone looking for big league conversion and monitoring in a desktop form factor really ought to give this little beast a serious look.” Check out Robert’s website www.robertsteenkamer.com and have a listen to his productions here: https://soundcloud.com/just_roberto
    New! Free artist signature sounds for the @modalel New! Free artist signature sounds for the @modalelectronics ARGON8 synthesizer, from @darksky - link in bio!
    Exciting news from @uaudio - get 5 premium UAD Plu Exciting news from @uaudio - get 5 premium UAD Plug-Ins free with select Apollo audio Interfaces - that's $1145 USD of plug-ins! The free plug-ins are: - Helios™ Type 69 Preamp & EQ Collection - V76 Preamplifier - Fairchild® Tube Limiter Collection - Teletronix® LA-3A Classic Leveler - Oxide Tape Recorder Offer ends June 30th, 2022. Link in bio!
    Good people making good music with good gear, part Good people making good music with good gear, part 37! 🎤🥁 #Repost @moncarz with @make_repost ・・・ A huge thanks to @ysl_pro, @lmcalgarychinook and @uaudio for hooking me up with an Apollo x4 to use for overdubs on the @onebadson project at @ccsbybos in Red Deer last week. Perfect interface for the job, made use of the four onboard unison pres, and all overdubs sounded killer! #univeralaudio #longandmcquade #onebadson #newmusic #rocknroll #canadarocks #moncarzmix
    Big fans of @joeyraia's mixing work (Run The Jewel Big fans of @joeyraia's mixing work (Run The Jewels, El-P, Aesop Rock), so this @musictech_official video of him talking about his studio was pretty exciting to watch. Nice to hear his thoughts on his @rupert_neve 5088 console, and how it integrates so easily with his workflow. If you don't know his work, check out the latest Run The Jewels album (RTJ4) on some nice headphones; it's quite the trip. Link in bio!
    Check out the @_makemusicmatter_ auction that is c Check out the @_makemusicmatter_ auction that is currently live - tons of amazing music related products and services to bid on, including products by @softubestudios, @royerlabs, @mojaveaudio, @seelectronics, @rupert_neve, @shure, @sonicboommusic and much more! Here's a great chance to pick something cool up whilst supporting the very important work that Make Music Matter does. Link in bio!
    Nice to see the @cranborneaudio 500R8 and Camden50 Nice to see the @cranborneaudio 500R8 and Camden500 making friends, including with the @rupert_neve 511 Preamp and 542 Tape Emulator! #Repost @lmnorthvancouver We are so pleased to announce 500 series modules are available now in our beautiful recording department. There are more on the way from API and SSL. All housed in this unique Cranborne Audio 500R8 rack. It’s not just a rack for your modules, it’s your studio centrepiece with a high quality 28-in/30-out USB interface, and monitor control section with talk back! 😎🤘
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