We are known as one of the premier recording studios in New York City. Our well furnished and great sounding live room has a full pearl drum kit with custom setups available, a Yamaha U1 upright piano, a wide range of guitar and bass amplifiers, and a full PA system. In addition to our live room, we also have a sound-proofed vocal booth. The vocal booth has a clear sight-line into the live room to allow for musicians to play live but in isolation. Our two control rooms also have windows into the live room, giving the whole recording studio a view into the action. All of our rooms are wired together to accommodate larger ensembles who may wish to record throughout the studio. We record in Pro Tools HD with a variety of digital gear and classic analog outboard gear. Please visit our Equipment List to learn more about what gear we use to record.
Our producer engineers have over 20 years of combined recording experience and have the highest level of proficiency in Pro Tools. In fact, some of our producers have worked directly for Avid as third-party software developers, helping make the plugins that all music engineers and producers rely on.
Perhaps one of the most sought out services from Mirrortone Studios is audio mixing. Using top-notch gear, years of know-how, and an intimate understanding of Pro Tools (read above in the recording section about our engineers' involvement with Pro Tools), we offer time-tested and industry approved broadcast quality mixes. If it wasn't enough to view our client list, our music has been used on Television, Radio, and Film, including MTV.
One of the most important, yet least understood, steps in the music production process is mastering. This involves assembling final mixes into the proper order, adjusting volume levels of each segment and using a variety of technical processes (EQ, compression, limiting, etc.) to polish the final mixes. When done professionally, mastering optimizes the sonic quality of the final track or album.
Mirrortone has a track record or excellence in the subtle art of mastering. Whether it be piecing together that magnum opus of a record or putting the glitter on that hit-single, Mirrortone's music mastering is sure to take your final mix to that professional level you just can't seem to get.
Our remote mixing is ideal for our out of town or international clients. We provide the opportunity to have your tracks professionally mixed (and mastered!) no matter where in the world you are. Our dedicated server provides an easy way for you to upload your multi-track sessions and mix notes directly to Mirrortone.
The process is fun and painless, and we walk you through every step of the way. Give us a call to get started.
Over the years our engineers have worked in a variety of musical capacities, leading them to some very high proficiencies in music software. Here at Mirrortone Studios we like to share our knowledge of music production and music software with audio engineering and music composition students. We offer lessons in Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and Sibelius.
Our music has been on Television, Film, and Radio (in addition to corporate websites), and many of our artists have found their way to the screen through placements we have sought out for them. We can help you license your recordings, as well as help corporate clients find music that will serve their needs.
Music Composition is one of our favorite things to do. In fact, we think it is our skillset in music composition that allows us to be the best producers and engineers that we can be. The other half of mirrortone.com is dedicated to our work in composition including film score, as well as music and sound design for TV commercials, web videos, and installations. Please Click Here to learn more about it.
You've written your masterpiece, now you need to make that composition come to life in a recording. Mirrortone can take your piece from sheet music or a lick on your guitar to the final mastered recording. Using the most qualified performers, studios, and engineers that fit your budget, you are sure to walk away with an industry standard, artistic recording.
Regardless of whether you are an amateur or professional songwriter, composer, or full band, your recordings must speak for themselves. Don't settle for home recordings, or poorly mixed demos. Entrust your music to one of New York City's and the music industry's best kept secrets, and walk away with a professionally produced and mixed product.
We offer many services, but perhaps you would like something more specificÉ we can help with that. If there is any musical problem that you need solved, we may be able to help you find the solution. Please contact us through our Contact Form
Transcriptions Providing sheet music from audio.
Engravings Preparing scores for publication.
Reductions Reducing larger orchestrations for piano, guitar, or small ensemble.
Arrangements Creative compositional treatment of existing material for specified instrumentation.
Orchestrations Straightforward treatment of existing material for specified instrumentation.
Original compositions Original composition for specified instrumentation based on client's needs.
Editing Proofing existing scores for notation conventions.