The Studio
Studio A
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Our Services
Mixing
Mastering
Launch
Credits
Lauren Shepherd and Choral Cadence
That Would Be Christmas (single)
Sarah Ernest
Rethink Philanthropy (audiobook)
Evelyn Rayne
The Dark End Of The Street (single)
Corovox
Don't Give Up On Me (single)
Evelyn Rayne
Autumn Leaves (single)
Lilly B
Dead Roses (single)
Zooey Schneider
Fields Of Gold (single)
Lauryn Hunter
Song Without Words (single)
Lauryn Hunter
Gone (single)
Lauryn Hunter
Weightless In The Moment (single)
Haydons Place
Gears (album)
Haydons Place
Atlas (album)
Rates
Recording
$100 per hour
Mixing
One song – $700
Two songs – $1400
Three songs – $2100
E.P. (4-6 songs, project rate) – $3500
Album (7-12 songs, project rate) – $6800
All mixes include 1 revision round per song. A revision round consists of reasonable mix adjustments (levels, balances, tone, effects, automation). Major mix changes, structural revisions, direction changes, or additional revision rounds, are billed at $100 per hour. Any additional billing is discussed and approved in advance.
Mastering
One song – $150
Two songs – $300
Three songs – $450
E.P. (4-6 songs, project rate) – $750
Album (7-12 songs, project rate) – $1500
All mastering includes tonal balancing, loudness optimization, and delivery of release-ready masters. EP and album project rates are intended for cohesive releases mastered as a single body of work. Additional revisions or alternate versions are billed hourly.
Launch
Go-to-market – $299
Promotional photoshoot – $149
Physical format production – $199
30% student discount available
30% student discount available
Latest Updates
PRINT DAY #mixengineer #masteringengineer #recordingstudiolife #protools #remastered
Happy Tuesday from Smokey Hollow. May your meter consistently hit unity today… 💪🏻 ✌🏻 #vumeter #recordingstudiolife #mixengineer #amsneve
Bringing new life back to a legacy album with a much anticipated remastering project. Can’t wait to finish this one. #recordingstudiolife #protools #masteringengineer #musicproduction #mixengineer
Saturday night band session at the Hollow #recordingstudio #musicproduction #soundengineering #recordingstudiolife #waterdownontario
🚨 Calling all students!! If you’re at high school or university and looking to record or produce music, come to Smokey Hollow and get a 30% discount off ALL services. We have everything you need to bring your music to life. Drop us a DM and let’s talk. #recordingstudio #waterdown #hamiltonont #burlingtonont #studentdiscount
Client listening session at the Hollow last night. @theiatheband came down with their number one fans (aka their families!) to listen to the final mix of their upcoming debut single. We can’t wait to drop this song…more soon! #newmusic
We welcomed some Metalworks students to the Hollow tonight to track some drums. Great team of music makers! @thisismetalworks
It’s a good day for mixing drums 🤘🏻 @theiatheband #mixengineer #recordingengineer #musicproducer #drumrecording #recordingstudio
New year, new patch bay. #recordingstudiolife #patchbay #musicproduction #soundengineering #mixingengineer
Guitar and vocal tracking day at the Hollow with @theiatheband 🤘🏻#recordingstudio #soundengineering #indieband #girlband #newmusic
Boxing Week sale is here! Book your session and save!
Whether you’re looking to record your band, get your song mixed or your upcoming release mastered, lock in a festive 25% off all studio services when you book a session before December 31st.
Head over to our website and use the code “BOXING25” when booking.
Offer only valid for new clients. Booked session must take place within 1 year of booking date.
#waterdownontario #smokeyhollowrecords #recordingstudio #boxingdaysale #singersongwriter
Wednesday at the Hollow #recordingstudiolife #musicproduction #soundengineering #mixing #newartist #melodyne #neve #waterdownon #gtamusic #studioporn
FAQs
Where is the studio located?
We’re tucked away in the quiet little town of Waterdown, Ontario, a stone’s throw away from Hamilton and Burlington. This picturesque town is the perfect creative hideaway built for music and the people who love making it.
What kinds of artists do you work with?
Everyone from seasoned pros to total beginners. Whether you’re a songwriter, a band, a voice actor, or a family recording a song for Grandma, you’re welcome here.
Do I need experience to book a session?
Not at all. We’re here to guide you. No pressure, no expectations, just good vibes and great sound.
What can I expect during a session?
A standard recording session includes tracking, where you get access to our top of the line recording equipment, including state of the art mics, preamps, and instruments. This allows you to create your music with the very best tools in acoustically superior rooms.
Can I bring someone to my session?
Absolutely. Bring a friend, a family member, or your whole band — just let us know in advance so we can prep the space.
Can you mix tracks recorded elsewhere?
Yep! We offer mixing and mastering services for tracks recorded at home or in other studios. Just send us clean stems and we’ll take it from there.
What is involved in "go-to-market"?
Our go-to-market service covers everything required to prepare, distribute, and promote your release professionally.
We begin by preparing your release for distribution, including optimizing artwork, generating and embedding essential metadata such as ISRC codes and copyright information, and registering your music with performance rights organizations like SOCAN and Re:Sound.
Next, we deliver your music to all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. We also ensure your artist profiles are fully set up and optimized, with complete bios, imagery, and branding that present you at a professional level.
Finally, we support your launch with targeted outreach by submitting your release to Spotify playlist editors, radio stations, blogs, and sync opportunities, giving your music the strongest possible chance of gaining traction from day one.
Can you put my music on vinyl or CD?
You bet!
We offer a professional setup service that prepares your music for vinyl and CD and connects it to a manufacturing and fulfillment system that handles production and shipping.
We take care of everything required to get your release ready, including optimizing and mastering your audio specifically for physical formats so it translates properly to vinyl and CD.
We also prepare all artwork using industry-standard templates, ensuring your covers, labels, and packaging meet the exact specifications required for production.
Once everything is complete, we upload and configure your release so your records or CDs can be manufactured on demand and shipped directly to your customers.
This allows you to offer physical formats without needing to manage the technical setup or deal with the complexities of production requirements.
Contact
- 21 Mill St N, Waterdown, L0R 2H0
- (289) 768-9238
- [email protected]
- (289) 768-9238
- 21 Mill St N, Waterdown, L0R 2H0
- [email protected]