Welcome to Kensington Sound. The legendary Toronto recording studio where vintage analog seamlessly meets modern digital.Located in Kensington Market, the soul of Toronto is represented here in full, heart-felt force.Founded in 1972, Kensington Sound's 50-year musical legacy bleeds into every new record we make.Come and hear for yourself - we can help turn your musical visions into a reality.
CONTACT & BOOKINGS
EQUIPMENT
MICS
-AKG C452 EB (Vintage)
-AKG C451 EB (Vintage)
-AKG C414 EB x2 (Vintage)
-AKG Console Talkback (Vintage)
-Kel Audio HM3C x2
-Kel Audio HM2D
-Kel Audio Song Sparrow
-MB Condenser x3 (Vintage 1958 – Rare)
-Neumann u47 FET (Vintage)
-Neumann u87 x2 (Vintage)
-Neumann u89 (Vintage)
-Peluso P67 Tube (Neumann U67 type)
-Shure Beta 58 x2
-Shure SM57
-Shure SM58
-Sennheiser 409 (Vintage)
-Sennheiser MD-441 x2 (Vintage)
-Telefunken U47 Tube (Vintage)OUTBOARD PROCESSORS
-Ashly SC-50 Limiter/Compressor x2 (Vintage)
-Ashly SC66 Stereo Parametric EQ (Vintage)
-DBX 160 Compressor / Limiter x2 (Vintage)
-Eventide Ultra Harmonizer H3000 (Vintage)
-Neve 2254a Compressor x2 (Vintage - Matched Pair)
-Universal Audio LA-610 Mk II Tube Preamp, Program EQ & Optical Compressor
-UREI 1176 Silverface Compressor/Limiter (Vintage)CONSOLES
-1975 MIDAS Custom Console (26 Track Analog, gold tipped)
-Slate Raven MTi 27” touch-screen control surfacePREAMPS
-Midas Console (26 Channel Strips with EQ)
-Universal Audio LA-610 Mk II (Tube Channel Strip)MONITORING
-ART HeadAmp6 PRO 6-Channel Headphone Amp
-Auratone Mono reference speaker
-Bryston 4B Poweramp
-Mackie “Big Knob” Monitor Controller w / talkback
-Tetra Custom Mains
-Yamaha NS10’s
-Various headphones including KRK and Audio TechnicaRECORDERS & A/D
-Universal Audio Apollo x16
-Universal Audio Apollo 8 (black)
DIGITAL WORKSTATIONS
-Mac Pro 3.0gHz 10 Core Tower (2013) With hyper threading to 20 cores, and 32GB RAM
-Slate Raven MTi 27” touch-screen control surface
-Various SSD and 7200rpm audio drives, 512gb internal SSDKEYS
-Hammond B3 w/Leslie (Vintage 1953)
-Kurzweil K2500X 88-Weighted-Key Synth, Sound-Module and MIDI Controller
-Yamaha C-3 Grand Piano (Vintage 1970's)
-Wurlitzer 220A (Vintage 1970’s)DRUMS
-Rick Baker Custom-built drum kit
-Pacific kit with 24" bass drum
-Variety of high-end cymbals from Zildian, Sabian and PaisteAMPS & CABS
-Fender 1975 Twin Reverb Combo Amp 2x12GUITARS
-1950’s Gretsch Lapsteel (Electric)
-1962 Gretsch Country Gentleman (Hollowbody Electric)
-1972 Gibson Hummingbird (Acoustic)
-1990’s Ibanez Electric w/ Floyd Rose (Electric)
-1990’s CUSTOM Carter ACOUSTIC
-2004 Epiphone ES-335 PRO (Hollowbody Electric)MISC. EQUIPMENT
-SE Electronics Reflection Filter
-Pop filters
-Mogami XLR Cabling
-Gold-Tipped Outboard Patch Cables
PRODUCERS
1972 studio founder, and Kensington Sound producer who has worked with some of Canada's greatest artists including Jeff Healey, Murray McLauchlan, Daniel Lanois and many more. Vezi focuses on great songwriting, organic production and musical integrity.
It is a rare breed of musician that can successfully be both a music producer and a recording artist. With a well deserved reputation as a “Music Designer” par excellence, Ben Pelchat (AKA remixer Turbo Zebra) has produced #1 charting albums and award-winning TV/film music.
He has worked with Grammy Award winners David Darling and Boy George, BET Award winner Snoop Dogg, J-Pop icon Chris Hart, stars from X-Factor and The Voice, and many more. Alongside producing and writing for many outstanding artists from all over the world, he has served as frontman for several great bands over the years, now fronting My My Sugar.
Ben composes, sings and is a multi-instrumentalist - a musician’s musician, creating material that is rapidly gaining recognition. With eclectic and poetic songs that draw influence from Bowie, Michael Jackson and Beck, Ben’s bilingual Quebecois heritage also brings comparisons to such artists as Arcade Fire.
Stay tuned to keep up to date in the with Ben's current projects HERE.
Harrison Fine is an accomplished Canadian award-winning music producer, professional audio/mix engineer and talented songwriter. His multi-genre capabilities in both the technical and creative aspects of production make this Toronto producer a unique and unstoppable force in the industry.Fine’s technical education includes over ten thousand hours and multiple training environments, working with hundreds of artists including Grammy and Juno winners. A two-time NOW Magazine award-winning producer, Fine’s private production facility, FINE Productions, is located in the culturally rich and thriving singer songwriter community of Kensington Market in the heart of downtown Toronto.As a producer, Fine is a masterful liaison between the artist and the destination, passionately engaging his artists through each stage of production. “Nobody understands the artists’ visions better than the artists themselves, so who better to lead the way?” With both experienced and professional guidance and direction, Fine nurtures and brings out the inherent leadership qualities residing within each artist, producing world-class results.A multi-instrumentalist and skilled singer himself, Fine’s uniquely crafted, easy-going production style ensures he resonates personally and emotionally with each project, resulting in a finished product that comes across as real, honest and engaging. Being an artist himself allows him to connect with his clients on a peer-to-peer level, which makes for a mutually compatible working environment .....
Producer and songwriter specializing in classical piano, ambient and healing music, soundtrack work, and pop. He has worked with international artists including J-Pop icon Chris Hart, David Darling, Grammy and Juno Award winners, and many more. He works closely with several music labels and publishers in Japan, creating music for audiences across the globe.
Producer and songwriter specializing in classical piano, ambient and healing music, soundtrack work, and pop. He has worked with international artists including J-Pop icon Chris Hart, David Darling, Grammy and Juno Award winners, and many more. He works closely with several music labels and publishers in Japan, creating music for audiences across the globe.
Producer, ambient guitarist, arranger and mixing engineer from the UK who now works with some of Canada's finest up-and-coming artists at Kensington Sound. Will helms projects in a range of styles including Pop, Rock, Indie, Soul, R&B, Ambient, Folk, Country and Blues.
Producer specializing in EDM, Hip Hop, Soul, Jazz, Experimental, and mixing for film. One half of Montreal's Hansom Eli, Alexy is a buzz-worthy musician, sound designer, and producer.
ARTISTS
Alannah Myles
Jeff Healey
Lenny Breau
Paul Shaffer
Alexy
Ekelectic Journey
Ben Pelchat
Allyson Morris
Jordan John
David Darling
Tine
Carey Ott
Michael Harris
Ulrik
Kingdom Beats
Jojeto
Brooke Nicholls
Julia Hendrik
Jeanine Mackie Band
Johnny and The G-Rays
The Rajans
Earl Powell
The Marvelettes
Rachael Bawn
Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols)
North Easton
Snoop Dogg
Tower of Power
Joe Bonamassa
Tim Arnold
Rosanne Baker Thornley
Truths and Rights
Compass
Murray McLauchlan
Dan Hill
Keith McKie
Songship
Sharon, Lois & Bram
Teenage Head
Kiss The Moose
Bob Ezrin
Ron Sexsmith
Chris Spedding
Bill Colgate
Kim Cole
The Lincolns
Walter Zwol
Melwood Cutlery
Graham Shaw
The Wild Strawberries
Vampire Beach Babes
Mark Almond
RBT | NE
The Drifters
Boy George
Mad About Plaid
The Meeting House
Wes Mason
Belinda Metz
Steve Fox
Diane Chase
Harlow
Crack of Dawn
David Wilcox
National Film Board
Daniel Lanois
Jackie Richardson
Bill Bridges
Marc Jordan
Rick McCue
Rex Chainbelt
The National Ballet
John Jackson
Leroy Sibbles
Carlene Davis
Grit Laskin
Billy Reed and The Street People
Look People
Chrissie Hynde
MUSIC VIDEOS
Of songs produced at Kensington Sound
Terry Donaghue - Nobody's Fault (Song produced by Vezi)
Vezi - Blade Of Grass (Song produced by Vezi & Charles Huntley)
PRESS
STUDIO BOOKING INQUIRY
LOCATION
OFFICIAL KS PARTNER: DW MEDIA DESIGN
Specializing in:
-Album Artwork
-Posters/Banners
-Social Media Content
-Websites
-Motion Graphics (e.g. Lyric Video)
OFFICIAL KS PARTNER: THAT FIRST SONG
TFS is a songwriting, production, career coaching, branding and video resource headed up by internationally recognized, awarding-winning singer / songwriters Rosanne Baker Thornley and North Easton.
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170 Baldwin Street
Toronto, ON
M5T 1L8