Here is a list of professional recording studios in our vicinity with whom we contract for various projects, depending on your technical requirements, scheduling, and cost considerations. Please check out their websites for equipment lists and other related information. Audio For The Arts 7 S. Blair Street Madison, WI 53703 608.255.0511 afa@audioforthearts.com Audio For The Arts is owned and operated by Buzz Kemper and Steve Gotcher, who have become quite in demand for their remote recording talents. A short list of their past clients includes: Bruce Cockburn, Ani DiFranco, Mary Chapin-Carpenter, YoYo Ma, The Smashing Pumpkins, Patti Smith, Luther Allison, The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and Sonia Dada. Also, if you need a great piano, this is your place. Smart Studios PO BOX 3097 Madison, WI 53704 608.257.9400 studiomanager@smartgeeks.com Smart Studios is best known as the brain-child and home of the internationally acclaimed pop-rock group, Garbage. Smart’s past and current client list reads like a “who’s who” of modern rock and pop music. According to their website, they are also pleased to announce the purchase of a vintage Trident A-Range console. This classic board, previously in use at Cherokee Sound (Los Angeles) and Quad Studios (Nashville), is the last of only thirteen of its' kind made. Many classic rock, pop, and country records from the 70's, 80's, and 90's were tracked and mixed on this board! This 40 input console, outfitted with Neve Flying Faders automation, sounds AMAZING! They also own the granddaddy of ProTools systems. Our band, The Moon Gypsies, recently finished mixing our second album, “SLIP”, on this board. Look for audio clips on this website soon, as well as on our band’s MP3 site. Concept Productions 7878 Big Sky Drive Madison, WI 53719 608.833.8273 info@conceptpro.biz Mary and I have done quite a few projects here over the years. Specializing in commercial audio recording, Dan Geocaris is our main man behind the console, and he’s as pro as they come. Concept Productions has recently installed a new digital console that’s especially suited for the editing requirements of commercial audio applications. They also have a great live sound room and the best mics, from classic old ribbon mics to the latest technology. Randy's Recording Cottage Grove, WI 608.839.4154 randy@randysrecording.com We remember Randy Green’s studio when it was just two rooms in the back of his house. Since then, it’s grown into one of the favorite session studios in the area, due to Randy’s keen ear (backed by many years of experience as a professional musician), comfortable hangout surroundings, newly expanded drum room, reasonable rates, and the best sounding hand-tweaked Hammond B-3/Leslie combo this side of Chicago. Randy is also a philosopher, a keeper of LARGE dogs, and a maker of the blackest coffee on earth. No kidding. Our band, The Moon Gypsies, recorded our first album at Randy’s, and you can hear that whole album at our MP3 site. Sleepless Nights 4251 W Beltline Hwy Madison, WI 608.276.9289 Sleepless Nights features the latest in ADAT technology. If you send us your project on ADAT, this is where we would go to add our parts. If you come to Madison to do your project at Sleepless Nights, you’ll also be able to clear your head between songs by beating up on one of the many classic arcade games in the lounge and lobby. Yes, they have Donkey Kong and Asteroids. Haggar Audio Productions Inc 4902 Hammersley Rd Madison, WI 608.274.6573 Along with Concept Productions, Haggar Audio is one of Madison’s premiere commercial audio studios. They boast one of Wisconsin’s largest selections of music and sound effects. They also offer field recording for film and video, and CD and tape reproduction. Coney Island 608.226.0908 Wendy@bugattitype35.com Our friend, Wendy Schneider, started her own studio after moving here from NYC a few years back (you should ask her how many yourself). It’s a killer low-tech room and Wendy is amazingly adept at getting just the right amount of isolation or togetherness in one big room (with a couple iso-closets) using dividers, wall hangings, and proper mic placement. An excellent studio choice, especially if you want to capture the energy of that live band sound. She oughta know…her band, Bugattitype 35 is currently on the rise, fueled by Wendy’s deep lyrics and guitar playing that serves the songs. You can contact her through her band’s website e-mail, and check out her group at the above links. © 2008