HMS STUDIOS
MUSIC PRODUCTION
Testimonials
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"H M S studios did some recordings for us recently and the whole experience was excellent. 'Matt tuned in to exactly what we needed and with his wide knowledge of every instrument involved (including the voice!) was able to extract the best from each of us' (Vocalist) . 'Great guy! Really put me at ease and made recording easy' (Guitarist). ' Matt made the whole process very relaxed. The sounds he got from the band and the final mixes are simply superb' ( Trumpet player)"
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Groovetone
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"HMS Studios is a professional, down to earth, knowledgeable and passionate place and business. Our experience of recording our debut EP has been handled with complete professionalism and an understanding of what we were wanting to achieve and more.
We were listened to as much as we absorbed the suggestions and directions from Matt to achieve the best in every direction with the final product.... and this is exactly what we achieved.
We highly recommend HMS Studios and the service provided and we hope to return for future projects together"
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Paul Gowland
1/2/6
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"Matt is a very approachable person and presents a relaxed but work-like atmosphere in the studio. As a talented musician, composer & arranger, he is better-able to understand how to visualise and achieve the best results for the artist. I would have no hesitation in working with Matt on future music projects and would also happily recommend him in this respect to other musicians"
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Phil Friend
Singer/Songwriter
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"Matt had a very professional attitude and delivered far above my expectations. His work was exceptional throughout the project and brought out the true emotions behind a story very close to my family and upbringing. I would recommend Matt and his work to any serious filmmaker"
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Seb Synowiec
Writer/Producer/Director
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"Matt is great to work with - reliable, resourceful, cool under pressure and totally professional"
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Chris Rawson
HDS
Services Include:
Artist Development, Engineering, Mixing, Mastering, Composition and Arrangement, Artist Management, Mobile Recording, Ensemble Fixing, Midi Sequencing, Sourcing of session players, Art/Graphic Design/Web Services advice and outsourcing to trusted associates
Studio Hardware and Software
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Mackie 24.8 24 Channel 8 Bus Analogue Recording Console
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Custom Windows 7 PC, i5, 16GB RAM, Solid State Recording and System Drives, Texas Instruments Firewire Card
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M-Audio 8/4 and 2/2 Interfaces
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Korg D3200 Digital Recording Studio Workstation
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Mackie HR624 Mk1 Monitors, Sony Hi-Fi, KEF Chorale Speakers and Leak 3200 Hi-Fi
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Audio Technica Studio Headphones
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AKG, Samson, Sure, T Bone, Audio Technica, Pure Mics
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ART Pro MPA II Stereo Tube Mic Preamp
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ADA MP1 Valve Midi Programmable Guitar Preamp
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Alesis Stereo and Boss Compressors
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BBE Sonic Maximizers
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Tech 21 Sansamp GT2 and Sansamp Bass Driver
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Vox, Boss, Dunlop and MXR Effects Pedals
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Marshall DSL 100 H Guitar Amp and 1960 Cabs
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Gibson, PRS, Ibanez, Tanglewood, Spector Guitars
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Yamaha Clavinova CLP480 Piano
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Various Percussion
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M-Audio Keystudio​
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Pro Tools 10, Reason Adapted, Sibelius 6, Steinberg Wave Lab, Nero Burning Rom
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Waves, Steven Slate, BF, Avid Plugins
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East West QL Sample Libraries
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Further is acquired as needed.
Budget
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Every project is different. The aims and scope of a project will affect the time, skills, people and facilities required and therefore cost. Before any project is undertaken, a plan is discussed with the client and a budget is agreed.
The ethos, contrary to many other studios is to achieve the best possible results within the constraints of a performer’s abilities, material and the purpose of the project. With this in mind, for a project to be viable the available budget must be sufficient to achieve this standard.
If you are not seeking to achieve professional results or are unsure about where to take your project, please feel free to get in touch and we would be happy to offer advice or discuss a route for development.