What We Do

 

Extensive experience in recording Jazz, Classical, Folk, Rock, Experimental and all other types of music and vocal performances.

Digital Recording

As far as we know, Wild Sound produced the first Pro-Tools recording project in Minneapolis. Matthew has been working with Digidesign's Pro-Tools system since 1991 when the original Pro Tools system was released featuring 4 voices, ProDECK and ProEDIT software. Recording requires much more than simply knowing which keys and buttons to push. Our years of experience playing, listening to and recording music combined with our technical skills will insure that your project is done accurately and efficiently. We're also very nice guys to be around.

Analogue Recording

To tell you the truth, we get maybe one request every year to record with tape. So we don't have much invested in it. We do have a very nice Otari MX-5050 1/2" 8-track machine, and a currently-being-worked-on Studer A80 1" 8-track that Matthew has owned for 20-odd years. Who needs more than 8 tracks anyways?..

Location Recording

We can bring a Pro-Tools system to your location. We've done albums this way. We also have a nice Nagra if you're looking for old-skool mono.

Digital Mastering

Not just "In-The-Box" plugin "mastering", we have a dedicated system that includes a Lavry LE 4496, Empirical Labs Fatso Jr., Summit Audio Dual Program Equalizer, Manley 16X2 line mixer, Vari-Mu and Massive Passive, Crane Song STC-8 and Requisite LTM MkII. Plus all the proper plugins and software. Many samples of our mastering work available by request.

Archival Services

Transfer your tapes and vinyl to the digital realm. We also have somewhat obsolete decks such as DA-88 and DAT on hand for such purposes. We have a Thorens TD160 with a new Grado cartridge for vinyl transfers. Cassettes and even 8-tracks can be turned into 1s and 0s.

Consultation

We will provide you with useful and knowledgeable advice in our areas of expertise. This includes recording, electric guitars and amplifiers, gear, sounds and cooking.

Video Recording

Many school, scholarship and grant auditions require a DVD of the performance. We have a camera and lighting setup with which we can record a visual record as well as audio.