Metalworks Studios
{{Short description|Recording studio in Mississauga, Canada}}
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{{Infobox company
| name = Metalworks Studios
| logo = File:Metalworks Studios Logo.png
| type = Recording studio
| foundation = {{sda|1978}}
| founder = Gil Moore
| location_city = Mississauga, Ontario
| location_country = Canada
| website = {{URL|metalworksstudios.com}}
}}
Metalworks Studios is a music recording studio in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1978 by Gil Moore of the Canadian rock group, Triumph.{{cite web|last=Clay|first=Chris|title=Four inducted to Music Walk of Fame|url=http://www.mississauga.com/what's%20on/article/1486375--four-inducted-to-music-walk-of-fame|publisher=City of Mississauga|access-date=March 1, 2013}} Since 1978, Metalworks Studios has expanded into a six studio facility offering in-house tracking, mixing and mastering, as well as video editing and DVD authoring.
In 2004, Metalworks Studios launched an adjacent educational facility; Metalworks Institute.
Metalworks Studios has won 17 'Studio of the Year' awards at Canadian Music Week from 1998 to 2015.{{cite web|title=2015 CMW Music & Broadcast Award Past Winners|url=http://cmw.net/awards/music-broadcast-industry-awards/past-winners/|publisher=Canadian Music Week|access-date=March 30, 2017}}{{cite web|title=Canadian Music Week|url=http://cmw.net/|publisher=Canadian Music Week|access-date=March 22, 2013}}{{cite web|title=2015 CMW Music & Broadcast Award Winners|url=http://fyimusicnews.ca/post/118430952557/2015-cmw-music-broadcast-award-winners|publisher=FYI Music News|access-date=May 8, 2015}}
Recording studios
File:Metalworks Studio 1 Tracking Room Floor and Isolation Booth..jpg
Metalworks has a total of six studios, including four with live rooms for in-house recording and mixing, a mastering suite, and a sixth facility dedicated to video editing."[http://metalworksstudios.com/studios Metalworks Studios Overview]" Metalworks Studios.
=Studio 1: record/mix Neve=
File:Metalworks Studio 2 Control Room with SSL 4080 G+ Console.jpg
The control room in Studio 1 features a vintage 32x8x32 Neve 8036 console that was re-engineered by Stuart Taylor and Dave Dickson. The tracking room features a {{convert|1200|sqft|m2|adj=on}} solid maple studio floor, combined with a high ceiling surrounded by wood and stone walls."[http://metalworksstudios.com/studios/studio-1 Studio 1]" Metalworks Studios.
=Studio 2: record/mix SSL G+=
File:Metalworks Studio 5 Mastering Suite Control Room.jpg
The control room in Studio 2 features an 80-input Solid State Logic 4080 G+ console with Ultimation and Total Recall. The adjacent {{convert|280|sqft|m2|adj=on}} tracking room features an oak floor and high ceiling. Studio 2 also includes a private lounge."[http://metalworksstudios.com/studios/studio-2 Studio 2]" Metalworks Studios.
=Studio 3: record/mix SSL 4040=
The control room in Studio 3 features the Solid State Logic 4040 G/E console. The adjoining ISO-Booth is designed for instrumental overdubs as well as voice work, and the studio includes a modern lounge featuring a skylight."[http://metalworksstudios.com/studios/studio-3 Studio 3]" Metalworks Studios.
=Studio 4: video/DVD/Blu-ray=
Studio 4 is a video editing and DVD/Blu-ray authoring facility specializing in visual production, motion and still menu design, interactive features, post-production, audio/video encoding, and authoring."[http://metalworksstudios.com/studios/studio-4 Studio 4]" Metalworks Studios.
=Studio 5: mastering=
Studio 5 is a mastering suite featuring: Steinberg WaveLab, Pro Tools Ultimate, Manley, Avalon, Apogee, Studer A820 1/2" Tape Machine, Weiss, TC System 6000, Waves, Mark Levinson, Duntech, and more."[http://metalworksstudios.com/studios/studio-5 Studio 5]" Metalworks Studios. Online mastering services are also provided by this facility."[http://metalworksstudios.com/online-solutions/online-mastering Online Mastering]" Metalworks Studios.
=Studio 6: record/mix 5.1 SSL J=
The control room in Studio 6 features an 80 input Solid State Logic 9080 J console with Ultimation, Total Recall & SL959 5.1 Surround Matrix. This large-scale mixing facility is capable of recording and mixing in 5.1 with a Pro Tools 10 HD3 accel system. A 9 ft film screen and Sony video monitors are available for DVD and Film/TV applications, and the room is Dolby authorized. The adjacent {{convert|550|sqft|m2|adj=on}} tracking room features a stone fireplace and high ceiling, and is surrounded by an oak paneled private lounge and billiard area."[http://metalworksstudios.com/studios/studio-6 Studio 6]" Metalworks Studios.
Services
The recording studios at Metalworks provide tracking, mixing in stereo or Dolby Atmos, digital editing, audio post-production, and CD mastering capabilities. Video editing and DVD/Blu-ray authoring services are also made available by a dedicated video editing facility in Studio 4. Metalworks Production Group, a sister company of Metalworks Studios, also provides in-house event options within several of the studios allowing for video, lighting, and staging system services for live events and recordings.[http://metalworksstudios.com/services Services]" Metalworks Studios.
Clients
=Musicians=
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- Christina Aguilera
- Mohsen Chavoshi
- SOCAN
- Doug and the Slugs
- Alexisonfire
- Kobra and the Lotus
- The Bachman-Cummings Band
- Barenaked Ladies
- Brymo
- Drake
- John River
- David Bowie
- Dolores O'Riordan
- The Cranberries
- Tom Cochrane
- Burton Cummings
- D12
- DMX
- Fair to Midland
- Fates Warning
- Nelly Furtado
- Guns N' Roses
- K-OS
- Katy Perry
- Lights
- Limp Bizkit
- Demi Lovato
- Kim Mitchell
- Moneen
- Anne Murray
- Negramaro
- The Next Star
- 'N Sync
- Our Lady Peace
- Placebo
- Platinum Blonde
- Prince
- Protest The Hero
- Rush
- Sandbox
- Serial Joe
- Silverstein
- Sisqó
- Ashlee Simpson
- Starchild
- Sum 41
- Swami
- The Tea Party
- Tina Turner
- Triumph
- Toto
- David Usher
- Kate Voegele
- Voivod
- Chance the Rapper
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=Actors=
Awards
- 2014 Canadian Music Week Recording Studio of The Year
- 2013 SME Excellence Award – Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAA)"[https://musiccanada.com/newsitem.aspx?scid=65628 Metalworks Group wins SME Excellence Award at the Ontario Business Achievement Awards]" Music Canada"[http://www.occ.ca/occ-events/ontario-business-achievement-awards/will-metalworks-strike-the-right-chord-at-the-obaas/ Will Metalworks strike the right chord at the OBAAs]" Ontario Chamber of Commerce
- 2013 Canadian Music Week Recording Studio of the Year
- 2012 Canadian Music Week Recording Studio of the Year
- 2011 Canadian Music Week Recording Studio of the Year
- 2009 Canadian Music Week Recording Studio of the Year
- 2008 Canadian Music Week Recording Studio of the Year
- 2007 Canadian Music Week Recording Studio of the Year
- 2006 Canadian Music Week Recording Studio of the Year
- 2005 Canadian Music Week Recording Studio of the Year
- 2004 Canadian Music Week Recording Studio of the Year
- 2003 Canadian Music Week Recording Studio of the Year
- 2002 Mississauga Board of Trade, Business and the Arts Award in recognition of 'Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Community of Mississauga'{{cite web|url=http://metalworksstudios.com/mississauga-board-of-trade |title=Mississauga Board of Trade |publisher=Metalworks Studios |access-date=March 5, 2016}}
- 2002 Canadian Music Week Recording Studio of the Year
- 2001 Canadian Music Week Recording Studio of the Year
- 2000 Canadian Music Week Recording Studio of the Year
- 1999 Canadian Music Week Recording Studio of the Year
- 1998 Canadian Music Week Recording Studio of the Year
=Gold and platinum awards=
| class="wikitable" | |
| CRIA Awards | Units Sold |
|---|---|
| 139 | 7,180,000 |
| class="wikitable" | |
| RIAA Awards | Units Sold |
|---|---|
| 47 | 27,100,000 |
Metalworks Institute
Metalworks Institute is a registered private career college and the sister company of Metalworks Studios and Metalworks Production Group. Metalworks Institute offers diploma programs in: Audio Production and Engineering, Entertainment Business Management, Show Production and Event Management and Music Performance and Technology (Drums & Percussion, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Keyboard and Vocals.
Metalworks Institute is an official Digidesign pro school.
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Category:Recording studios in Canada
Category:Mass media companies established in 1978
Category:1978 establishments in Ontario