Downtown Sound Recording Studios

Downtown Sound Recording Studios Downtown Sound is a boutique downtown Hamilton recording studio directed towards the independent art Call, text or email to arrange an appointment.

Dowtown Sound is owned and operated by Mario ("Rockin' Rio") Pietrangeli, a graduate of Recording Arts Canada who has been recording bands and music since 1996. Downtown Sound offers professional recording, mixing and mastering using Cubase, Wavelab and other software coupled with solid analog gear. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Hamilton at Barton and James Street North, Downtown

Sound incorporates tracking and control rooms in a relaxed and comfortable setting. Our objective is to assist artists in achieving their musical visions in recordings for CD, vinyl or other media. Downtown Sound offers a range of professional analog and digital equipment, starting with the RME HDSPe Madi soundcard, SSL Alpha Madi AX interface; 24 channel '80s vintage UK Sountracs mixing console; and pre-amps, compressors and other gear from AMS Neve, BAE, Universal Audio, Daking, UREI, Dizengoff, and more. Microphones include studio classics from Neumann, AKG, Sennheiser, Oktava, Shure, 3-Zigma/ADK and others. Artists recording at Downtown Sound also gain access to the "Studio Collection" of vintage amplifiers, high quality guitars, effects and other equipment. No need to go far-- just go Downtown!

On another note, here's something a little outta the ordinary... Half-Man or Astroman/Half Shadowy Men... Local Hamilton...
03/06/2024

On another note, here's something a little outta the ordinary... Half-Man or Astroman/Half Shadowy Men...

Local Hamilton band, but could use some more Toronto, NY & LA exposure.

16 track album

Came across this quite accidentally: Steve Conte fronting Chris Spedding's band (same line-up as playing the Corktown, w...
03/06/2024

Came across this quite accidentally: Steve Conte fronting Chris Spedding's band (same line-up as playing the Corktown, without SC) at the upcoming show.

Lots of fun rock'n'roll.

In the famous words of The Chantays: "Move it!"

Pro-Shot Video, filmed at the Robert Gordon Memorial show at Bowery Electric on January 18, 2023 by Toshio for www.chrisspedding.com

03/04/2024

I hate the sound of recordings in which acoustic guitars are recorded using a pickup, through a DI or preamp etc. It sounds very artificial to me, not like an acoustic guitar should sound.

I understand how it's convenient when playing live, but in a recording setting, I've always preferred the sound of an acoustic guitar recorded acoustically, without pickups.

And usually in stereo, although it's not always necessary.

That is all.

January 20, 2024Well, folks, all good things come to an end.After 10 years plus, Downtown Sound Recording Studios will c...
01/20/2024

January 20, 2024

Well, folks, all good things come to an end.

After 10 years plus, Downtown Sound Recording Studios will cease operations in its current form and location, effective December 31, 2023.

Thanks to everyone who jammed, rehearsed, recorded, mixed and mastered music at my place. Too many to name, but you know who you are, and I appreciate you entrusting me with your music these past 10 years.

It's been an interesting adventure. I'm fortunate to have met a lot of very cool artists, and developed friendships I value. I'm happy, proud and honored to have made some great records in a variety of genres and media, from thumb-drives to vinyl 45s and LPs.

I'm not done with the Hamilton music scene by any means, but it's time to change things up.

Thanks everybody, and stay tuned for more!

Mario Pietrangeli
Downtown Sound
Hamilton, Ontario
[email protected]

We are a downtown Hamilton recording studio providing recording, mixing and mastering services to the independent musician, producer and record label.

08/17/2023

Here's an excerpt of a recent recording we did with the Trebletones! Such a cool, and thoroughly awesome, collections of musicians!

Thanks to The Trebletones for posting!

Check out their show!

08/17/2023
07/25/2023

Hamilton’s recording landmark has a fascinating history, a worldwide reputation and new owners who envision a promising future. It remains a busy recording space, but Hamilton’s Grant Avenue Studio simultaneously functions as a living, breathing exhibit of music history. Yes, there are the custo...

Local engineer-extraordinaire, Mr. Vince Soliveri, brought in a great band this weekend, "Sunnycide". Heavy AF, but all ...
07/03/2023

Local engineer-extraordinaire, Mr. Vince Soliveri, brought in a great band this weekend, "Sunnycide". Heavy AF, but all the greatest guys, who fully appreciated what we offer!

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Downtown Sound is owned and operated by Mario ("Rockin' Rio") Pietrangeli, a graduate of Recording Arts Canada who has been recording bands and music since 1996. Downtown Sound offers professional recording, mixing and mastering using Cubase, Wavelab and other software coupled with solid analog gear. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Hamilton at Barton and James Street North, Downtown Sound incorporates professionally designed tracking and control rooms in a relaxed and comfortable setting. Call, text or email to arrange an appointment. Our objective is to assist artists in achieving their musical visions in recordings for CD, vinyl or other media. Downtown Sound offers a range of professional analog and digital equipment, starting with the SSL Alpha XL Madi interface; 24 channel '80s vintage UK Sountracs console; Universal Audio, Daking and GAP outboard pre-amps; Universal Audio, UREI, Chameleon Labs, GAP and Symetrix compressors, limiters and gates; Fostex E-16 1/2" multi-track recorder. Microphones include studio classics from Neumann, AKG, Sennheiser, Oktava, Shure, 3-Zigma/ADK and others. Artists recording at Downtown Sound also gain access to the "Studio Collection" of vintage amplifiers, high quality guitars, effects and other equipment (advance arrangements required). No need to go far-- just go Downtown!