ALL ABOUT STUDIOS – NEWSLETTER – JULY AUGUST 2019

NEW WEST LONDON STUDIO COMPLEX

“The UK has an incredible creative community, and the Qube will give it space fit for the 21st century.”

Breath-taking. Ambitious. Inspiring. Forward-thinking. Visionary. All these words come to mind when considering London’s newest “co-working studio complex for ‘creatives’” due to open its doors this December. The Qube comprises 30 purpose-built, sound-proof studios constructed within a 22,000 square foot flagship West London complex which will cater to the needs of artists and creatives working in Music, Podcast, Film and Photography.

Amin Hamzianpour and Nicholas Sonuga are the team responsible for the Qube. Nicholas is notable for his previous and successful history designing and building West London studio complex The Vale Studios (W3) and Atlas Studios (NW2). This latest venture sees him partnering with Amin to provide a vibrant community and unique workspace for the underserved creative sector.

“Working as a music producer for the past five years, I have struggled to find flexible and affordable studio space with a real sense of community,” said Hamzianpour. “Most creators are facing this same battle; artists, podcasters, songwriters, photographers, YouTubers, video editors, directors working from home or in dingy basement studios feeling isolated, with no real sense of belonging. We’ve set out to bridge that gap with Qube; a home for a new generation of creators to connect, collaborate and most importantly feel inspired to create their best work.”

There are a limited number of private studios and offices available for reservation on an off-plan basis with prices from £950+VAT per month.

In addition, The Qube offers a range of packages available which gives individuals a choice of flexible and affordable co-creating solutions, providing members with the space, resources and network needed to write, produce and record to a professional level.  Founding memberships start at £199 per month for up to 30 hours’ studio time and access to the building’s other facilities.

Early applications are advisable. All applicants will be required to send examples of their work and links to social media accounts to ensure they’re a good fit for our community.

Additional benefits include:

● World class acoustic architecture by Munro Acoustics
● Concrete shell construction offering up to 100dB sound isolation
● Full air conditioning with fresh air ventilation
● Free access to flexible hot desks
● By-the-hour access to live rooms, writing rooms, podcast studios, photography and video edit suites (additional cost)
● Front of House reception and waiting area for guests
● Lively cafe/bar and events space
● Inspiring interior design
● Breakout areas
● Meditation pod
● Curated events programme with industry panel talks, live music and performances, sensory and wellness experiences

Initial enquiries by email only. Please be sure to send a link to your recent work along with social media accounts.

STUDIOS FOR LONGTERM LET
Things in the longterm let market all seem a bit biased to West London studios this month. However, our list of available properties is regularly updated so please email info@allstudios.co.uk if you are looking for a different location, spec or budget to the studios below and we will do our best to find you the perfect space.

£1200 +VAT pcm for first 6 months,
£1450 +VAT pcm thereafter.

Two dry hire production rooms available for longterm let in well-established, vibrant music hub in Parsons Green, SW6. The complex comprises studios, meeting rooms, garden café, management offices and more.

12′ x 9′ control room plus 4.5′ x 8.5′ live room (approx). Designed by Recording Architecture Rates include electricity, building insurance, business rates, cleaning, maintenance, reception & post services and use of both our boardrooms and break out zones

Facilities: staffed reception area; board rooms; Breakout zones; kitchen areas; Italian Cafe & Deli; Excellent location; Wi-fi; Mail handling; On-site facilities maintenance; Security – manned & CCTV

Opening times
Monday to Friday – 7am until midnight
Saturday – 10am until midnight
Sunday – 10am until 5pm
Public holidays – 10am until 5pm

Further details here.

Private recording studio with parking in West London for long term let £2,500 pcm all inclusive. Large live room with natural light (and roller shutter if you like your privacy), good size control room with line of sight, private shower/ WC, parking space immediately outside. Small gated mews close to Shepherds Bush. Email info@allstudios.co.uk.

STUDIO 2 AND STUDIO 3 in W10 STUDIO COMPLEX
Studio 2 is a Production Studio with Vocal booth available for longterm let. £1250 per month or £1500 with basic kit. The desk in the picture is also included but can be removed if needed Approximate dimensions: Control room: 3.15 x 3m. Booth: 2.9 x 2.2m
24/7 access; Air conditioning; All bills and business rates included.

Studio 3 is a great song writing room and comfortably fits up to 6 people in the control room. Everything is plugged in ready to go; enabling you to get ideas down quickly and easily. Rent is £2700 + VAT per month as the studio is only available with equipment included. Could suit established label or management company subject to discussion. Details here.

London W10. £875 +VAT pcm.
Office space available within established recording studio complex in Ravenscourt Park from mid-September.
4.6 x 4.2m. Two windows.
Currently being used as an edit suite. Redecorated at the beginning of last year.
Contact info@allstudios.co.uk for more details or to book a viewing.

OTHER NEWS & EQUIPMENT SALES

Sourced from article by
Tape Op Magazine

Street price $2000.

“MatrixBrute … acknowledges the past but is firmly rooted in the present.”
Impressive look and feel. Knobs and sliders solid and responsive. Aesthetically modern and classic design. Reminiscent of the Mini Moog. “In fact this instrument recalls the Mini Moog in many ways and looks a bit like a Mini Moog that was given growth hormones.”

Arturia has taken the three oscillator, voltage controlled filter with VCAs and envelope generators paradigm and significantly added functionality without making it additionally complex. Employs a 16 by 16 switching matrix reminiscent of the pin matrix in the classic EMS VCS3 synth that allowed you to make routing and modulation connections for complex, evolving sounds. Also includes a 64 step sequencer, another feature similar to the VCS3 and based on Arturia’s own BeatStep sequencers. Paraphonic mode allows you to to play three notes and voice basic chords. Audio input. Full review here.

PRIZE DRAW to win Huge Hardware + Software Giveaway from Arturia here.

Just like delays, reverbs sound smoother if they’re timed to the pulse of the track. Doing this adds depth without sticking out and makes the mix seem more polished. The two parameters that are adjusted for timing are the decay time and the predelay.
Timing the Decay

In simple terms, the decay time is the time it takes for the reverb tail to die out. If the decay time is timed to the pulse or bpm of the song, the track seems tighter and cleaner while still retaining all of the depth.

To time the decay time to the track, trigger the reverb with the snare and adjust the decay parameter so that the decay just dies by either the next snare hit or a later one. The idea is to make the decay “breathe” with the track. You can use this decay time for the other reverbs, but you’ll probably have to adjust them slightly because the decay response of every reverb or reverb setting (such as hall, plate, chamber, room) is different due the characteristics of the reverb itself..

Full article courtesy Bobby Owsinski here.

PDF list with photos available on request. For a specific piece of equipment that is not listed below, or to find out more about any that are, please get in touch. Prices available upon request if not already listed. Zero VAT unless marked otherwise. Shipping not included. E&OE.

CONSOLES / MIXERS: Siemens WSW transistorised R.Ela.1208 Transistorized Studio Mixing Desk (w/full schematics, serviced), for mobile in epoxy case or for desk built in, with reversable direct out mod). Made in 1970. £7,850; WSW Tube Mixer 4 channels – 3 mic inputs and 1 vinyl or magnetophone (tape). High & low tube EQ. Recapping needed (£150 approx). £2,495; Cadac Concert £tbc; Trident 80B £17,995 +VAT (France); vintage Neve 8048. Has 2 additional 8ch buckets of 1081 modules. Full spec available upon request £POA
OUTBOARD: EMT 444 electronic time delay pair. Both with bode pitchshift effects. First digital delays for EMT 140. 1 in 6 out. Stereo out. Each (pre) delay can be set in m/s. Burr brown converters. Second unit needs fixing. £5,365; AMS RMX 16 classic digital reverb. Refurbishment by AMS-approved technician. £2,195; UREI 1178 stereo peak limiter £tbc; Neve 6x Neve 1884 routing modules with 2 octal Marinair transformers. 1x Neve 1883 routing module. 1x 1272 module. Bundle price £7,850
MIC PREAMPS: UREI 1108 1960s preamp. One of the top 5 preamps ever, made with UREI 1176 blue stripe circuitry £1,495; Siemens/Albis 502/59b tube amps. Super rare. Make-up gain / line amp similar to Langevin50s transformer inside £1,195
MICS: Phillips EL 6052. Same circuitry design as Schoeps CM61. £2,495; Telefunken V72 £1,150; Neumann W 75 ta (1959) filter with discreet circuit for U47 mic £495; Phillips TYP VE 1032/5 1960s, best hypercardioid Philips ever made
DIGITAL AUDIO & MISC: iZ Radar Studio with controller. £tbc; Reichsrundfunk 1940s mixing desk control. Not working. For looks only, desk built in. Reichsrundfunk is a guess; no markings anywhere. Offers invited
KEYBOARDS & SYNTHS Oberheim OB-12 £495