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The Black Eyed Peas took
over Phase One for 2 days. Will-i-am was in Studio A with
engineer George Seara writing and recording new songs
for their upcoming album. Taboo & APL were in Studio
C with assistant Mike Ho also writing and recording new
songs for their upcoming BEP album. They were a blast
and we enjoyed having them at Phase One.
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YTV's THE NEXT STAR television
show recorded some of their upcoming episodes in Studio
A, B, & C. Last years winner also recorded the next
single while they were here at the studio. |
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Holly Cole was in recording
a new album with producer Greg Cohen and engineer George
Seara
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Roger Hodgson was back in
mixng his upcoming live album with engineer Denis Tougas.
Roger and his team are fantastic and we thoroughly enjoy
having them at Phase One. |
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Dan Hill was in recording
a song with producer Gavin Brown and engineer Eric Ratz.
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Roger Hodgson of Supertramp
was in recording and mixing an album with engineer Denis
Tougas.
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Producer Gavin Brown was
in recording songs for "The Envy" with engineer
Lenny DeRose. The Envy is the newest band to be signed to
Gene Simmons new record label. |
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Producer Princeton was
in recording and mixing a soundtrack for the movie nine50themovie.com.
The engineer on the session was Jeff Pelletier.
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Artist Wesley Hall flew
in from Bermuda 4 times to record and mix his upcoming album
with engineer Denis Tougas. |
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Long time client Martin
"Doc" McKinney was in producing some tracks
for New York's ALICE SMITH. The engineer on the session
was George Seara.
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Producer Roy Oommen of Silent
Stone was in recording an album for The Toronto Mass Choir.
Jeff Pelletier was the engineer on the session. |
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Laila Biali recently
recorded & mixed her upcoming album at Phase One.
The project was produced by George Koller and engineered
by George Seara.
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"Forever Tango"
was in again mixing for 6 days in Studio A. The producer
"Luis Bravo" was so impressed with Studio A that
he flew in from Argentina with his engineer to mix at Phase
One. |
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The Trews were in recording
and mixing a single with long time friend and producer Gordie
Johnson. The engineer on the session was Mark Renner. |
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Phase One just upgraded
Studio A with new studio main speakers and a new 52 inch
Sony LCD; Perfect for ProTools, lock to picture, or just
catching up on the game.
The new Mains are SOTA CF-2000 4 way speakers that feature
2-15 inch drivers on the lows per speaker.
This new generation of loudspeaker is probably the finest
analog monitor ever designed. In order to translate to
your ears the increased dynamic range and extended smooth
spectral response of the latest recording media, we are
pleased to present the CF 2000 active all cone monitor.
Designed to the highest objective standards, from computer
synthesis to the final subjective evaluation.
Total spectrum capability - whether rock, jazz, pop, country
or classical, this monitor will deliver pure and powerful
fidelity. A very clear, open and well defined sound for
absolute monitoring accuracy, at the SPL levels demanded
in modern studios. Other characteristics that have been
determined from psychoacoustic tests to provide the most
pleasantness in the reproduction of music have not been
neglected, such as a spacious and airy sound, free from
distortions and colorations, as well as fullness, a parameter
achieved by providing substantial low frequency extension
to the lowest octaves.
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Jazz Feezy was in Studio
C with engineer George Seara mixing a single that is now
getting substantial radio airplay.
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The Cunningham's were in
recording and mixing some tracks for an upcoming release.
The engineer on the session was Mark Renner. |
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"Forever Tango"
was in Studio A recording their upcoming album featuring
incredible musicians and unique instruments. |
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Engineer George Seara
was in Studio C for 8 days mixing Jacksoul's latest album
"Soulmate".
Just days after the album was completed, Jacksoul's front
man Haydain Neale passed away.
"You are an incredible talent, and you will missed
but never forgotten. " |
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The guys from Danko Jones
were in recording some tracks for an upcoming release. The
engineer/producer on the session was Matt Dematteo. |
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Engineer Vic Florencia was
in recently for 3 days mixing the upcoming "BELA"
album. |
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Engineer Denis Tougas
was recently in for 10 days mixing the upcoming "Andrew
Cole" album.
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Congratulations out to "Metric"
for their recent record sales of over 40,000 albums. We
will proudly display the GOLD album for our contributions
towards "Fantasies". Congrats and definitely well
deserved. |
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We have just installed a
GML 8200 in Studio A.
Brought to you from the man who invented the very concept
of Parametric Equalization, the 8200 has been an industry
standard for over twenty years, and can be found on virtually
every major recording studio’s stereo bus. Each of
the five broadly-overlapping bands offers 15dB of Boost
or Cut and adjustable bandwidth (or “Q”) from
0.4 to 4. The lowest and highest bands also can be switched
to Shelf mode. Quite simply, the 8200 is the archetype Stereo
Parametric Equalizer. Its extraordinary resolution, benchmark
transparency, generous headroom, and surgical precision
have been the reference for many other equalizers, but exceeded
by no other. |
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Producer Colin Linden
was in with engineer John Whynot recording the upcoming
"Blacky and the Rodeo Kings" Album
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Producer Julius Butty and
engineer Nick Blagona were in recording some new songs for
Wax Records' newest artist "The Set". |
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Studio C recently received
a major monitor upgrade. The DynAudio M3's are designed
for continuous high power operation in a correctly constructed
acoustic space, the M3 represents the fruit of a research
and development program aimed at elevating main monitors
above the realm of modified PA speakers. A pair of 300mm
bass drivers are perfectly complemented by two 150mm piston
midrange drivers employing massive 75mm coils. High frequencies
are accommodated by a high power version of the 28mm Esotec
T-330 DA dome tweeter, which enjoys a reputation as the
finest dome tweeter available. All drivers are ferrofluid
cooled, a benefit only made possible on low frequency drivers
by the use of custom designed ferrofluid compounds applied
to very tightly tolerated voice coil gabs ? a feature absolutely
unique to Dynaudio Acoustics.
The result is a very clean, dynamic and powerful speaker
in which common problems, such as cone break up, thermal
compression and phase misalignment have been almost eliminated.
Frequency response is full and flat, and the overall transparency
of sound leaves no doubt that the M3 truly advances the
art of monitoring at high levels without sacrificing quality
at more relaxing volume. Levels from 85 to 120dBA exhibit
essentially identical timbre allowing total confidence in
mix decisions regardless of monitoring level. |
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AKON was back at Phase
One Studios with his super team recording and mixing songs
for a new artist on his label.
Mark "EXIT" Goodchild was mixing in our new
SSL Duality Room while songwriter Giorgio Tuinfort was
writing in Studio B.
Our good friend and long time client Kardinal Offishall
also attended the session.
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Producer Tim Thorney and
engineer Denis Tougas were in mixing Alex J. Robinson's
incredible upcoming release. |
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HBO's Grey Gardens recently
earned an amazing 17 Emmy nominations. Drew Barrymore &
Jessica Lang recorded there vocals with engineer George
Seara in Studio A & Studio B for the HBO special.
Congratulations to everyone affiliated with production. |
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Producer David Bottrill
was in recording new songs for Counterfit Fifty in Studio
A. |
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"ANVIL" were back
in recording 4 new songs for their upcoming album with legendary
producer Chris Tsangarides & Jeff Pelletier.
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Phase One Studios &
OLG have partnered to offer a Recording Package prize.
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Country/Pop artist Alex
J. Robinson was in recording her new album with producer
Tim Thorney. An impressive list of musicians were hired
for the project including guitarist Brent Mason. The engineer
on the session was Denis Tougas. |
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Jully Black was in this
month recording her upcoming album. |
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Jesse Cook was in this month
recording and mixing his upcoming album. The engineer on
the session was our chief engineer George Seara. |
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Legendary metal group "ANVIL"
were in recording songs for their upcoming movie and album. |
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Amanda Martinez was in this
month recording and mixing her upcoming full length album.
The producer and engineer on the session was our chief engineer
George Seara. |
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Michael Kaeshammer was in
with producer Ron Lopata this month mixing his latest full
length album "Love Light. The Engineer on the session
was our chief engineer George Seara. |
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Phase One has just purchased
a second Neumann M-149 tube microphone and a pair of Neumann
KM-184's to add to our extensive microphone collection. |
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Phase One is
presented with a RIAA award for the Gold certification of
Ludacris - Theater of the Mind. |
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Phase One would
like to congratulate long time client A.R. Rahman for his
work on Slumdog Millionaire which earned him 2 Oscars at
The Academy Awards and a Golden Globe. |
| Producer Gavin
Brown & Engineer Lenny DeRose were in recording beds for
an upcoming group "From Other Planes". |
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Toronto group
"God Made Me Funky" were in recording a new song featuring
Jully Black. The engineer on the session was Phase One's
Tim Gowdy. |
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Songwriter/artist
Shirley Eikhard was in this month mixing and mastering her
upcoming full length album. The engineer on the session
was George Seara. |
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George Massenburg
was back in recording bed tracks for Toronto's "Urban Preacher"
in Studio A. |
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Producer Roy
Oommen and engineer Darryl Kingdon were in mixing a 5.1
DVD of "Heaven's Rehearsal 2008" recorded live in Roger's
Centre, Toronto, Canada. A truly a historic event where
more than 25,000 people gathered to watch the event with
music, dancers and more.
Phase One's new SSL Duality was put to the test and passed
with flying colours on this massive 3 hour continuous event
which featured 190 audio ProTools tracks with lock to picture. |
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Engineer Vic
Florencia was in with songwriter Stephen Moccio working
on a new project in Studio C on the SSL Duality. |
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Producer Keith
Harris (Black Eye Pea's) was in recording some new songs
for "God Made Me Funky". The engineer on the session was
Tim Gowdy.
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Engineer Denis
Tougas was in recording a full length album with alt country
singer Kirsten Jones. |
| Phase One is
presented with a CRIA award for the Gold certification of
JULLY BLACK - REVIVAL. |
| Phase One is
presented with a CRIA award for the Double Platinum certification
of ANNE MURRAY - DUETS. |
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Producer David
Bottrill booked Studio C (SSL Duality Room) for three weeks
to mix a new Martha and the Muffins project. |
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Juno award winning
engineer Denis Tougas was in mixing a new Matthew Good "live
album". |
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Engineer Denis
Tougas was in mixing a new Matthew Good "Live at Massey
Hall". |
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Phase One Chief
Engineer George Seara was mixing some new songs for the
upcoming Sean Jones album in Studio C. |
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Highly regarded
indie group METRIC was in with producer Gavin Brown & engineer
Lenny DeRose recording a song for their upcoming album. |
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Phase One installs
a new SSL Duality in Studio C - this is an analog console
with DAW control allowing for creative new engineering options.
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Anne Murray
was in recording a new Christmas Album. Anne also overdubbed
her signature voice with an original Elvis Presley track
dating back to the 60's. A duet with Elvis (Silver Bells)
is pretty unique and we were fortunate to be a part of it.
Multiple Juno Award winner Jeff Wolpert was the engineer
on the sessions. |
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Producer Byram
"Slakah" Joseph was in recording some tracks for Divine
Brown. |
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LUDACRIS was
in recording vocals and writing beats for his upcoming album.
2008 Juno Award nominee George Seara engineered the multiple
sessions. |
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Phase One &
Engineer George Seara are presented with RIAA awards for
the Platinum certification of RIHANNA - GOOD GIRL GONE BAD. |
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Our very own
Chief Engineer, George Seara, has just been nominated for
a JUNO Award, in the RECORDING ENGINEER OF THE YEAR category
for his work recording and mixing Holly Cole's latest release,
Holly Cole - Holly Cole. The JUNO Awards are Canada's equivalent
to the Grammy Awards, and were broadcast live from Calgary,
Alberta in April 2008. |
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Phase One is
presented with RIAA award for the Gold certification of
HILARY DUFF - DIGNITY. |
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George Massenburg
was in Studio B for a few days recording vocals for Dawn
Langstroth's upcoming album. |
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Thornley was
in Studio A recording his upcoming album with producer Nick
Rasculinecz. |
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Drew Barrymore
& Jessica Lang were in Studio A & B recording vocals for
the upcoming movie "Grey Gardens". The engineer on the session
was George Seara. |
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Finger Eleven
were in recording songs for a radio special with engineer
George Seara. |
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Roger Hodgson
(Supertramp) was in re-recording his hit song "Give a Little
Bit" for an Oprah Christmas Special. Denis Tougas was the
engineer on the session. |
