A Livingson Montana
We love helping local bands and musicians make their best record.
Our specialty is complete productions from pre-production to distribution, including audio recording, mixing, and mastering.
Testimonials
Abby Webster
Jamey is the most refreshing engineer and producer I have ever worked with. Not only is he wonderful to be around, he is also tremendously gifted and skilled at his craft. Jamey is professional, easy- going, and has a heart of gold. For the first time in my career as an artist, I get to release music that I am genuinely excited to share.
Jackson Holte
Jamey and I spent a year working on 16 songs for an LP. I found that he was both personable and knowledgeable, patient and timely, experienced and open-minded, dependable and flexible. I’m really proud of how the work turned out and we couldn’t have done it without him.
Madylin Gilbert
Going to Free River Studios was a dream. The atmosphere was very warm and inviting and working with Jamey was easy and very fun. I’ve been twice and definitely plan on coming back again. The recording process was simple and very exciting, it is a highly recommendable experience.
Katherine Taylor
It is a pleasure and a privilege to work with Jamey Warren. Both as a member of the band and sound engineer, Jamey contributes a consistent presence and ability that enriches the co-creative experience and especially the work itself. His talent, initiative, and productivity in a recording session is enhanced by his collaborative spirit and keen sense of relationship and timing.
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Our Audio Engineering Services include:
Producing, Recording, Mixing, and Mastering.
Producing can mean several different things depending on the style of music. Traditionally in live music, a producer helps to perfect the arrangement, instrumentation, and overall feel of a recorded performance.
In modern computer-based music production, producing includes drum and synth programming and overall songwriting. This often falls under the category of beat making. We have a team of engineers and producers who specialize in both areas and can easily move between the two.
Tracking your project with Free River Studios can be approached in a number of ways. Our engineers are skilled in both cutting edge and classic recording techniques.
Whatever the sound and style of production you have in mind, we can help you achieve it, whether it’s a live band, fully isolated and playing all at once, or putting it together one piece at a time.
Our impressive collection of analog equipment will produce the sound you are looking for before it ever hits Pro Tools.
Mixing is the process of taking all of the individual elements of a song and combining them together to form a cohesive and balanced recording.
Using the techniques of tone-shaping, dynamic control, as well as time and pitch correction, this process will have the greatest impact on the final outcome of your project. It doesn’t have to end with these traditional mixing techniques.
We also incorporate a more modern approach such as drum replacement/enhancement and instrument re-amping. This holds true for both live and electronic music.
Once your mix is complete and you are totally satisfied with the results, it is time for Mastering.
Mastering is the process of preparing the final mix to be competitive and compatible with current consumer formats and sound quality. This can involve slight frequency adjustments and overall loudness.
The importance of mastering is most apparent when putting together a collection of songs and achieving a cohesive sound among them.
Producing can mean several different things depending on the style of music. Traditionally in live music, a producer helps to perfect the arrangement, instrumentation, and overall feel of a recorded performance.
In modern computer-based music production, producing includes drum and synth programming and overall songwriting. This often falls under the category of beat making. We have a team of engineers and producers who specialize in both areas and can easily move between the two.
Tracking your project with Free River Studios can be approached in a number of ways. Our engineers are skilled in both cutting edge and classic recording techniques.
Whatever the sound and style of production you have in mind, we can help you achieve it, whether it’s a live band, fully isolated and playing all at once, or putting it together one piece at a time.
Our impressive collection of analog equipment will produce the sound you are looking for before it ever hits Pro Tools.
Mixing is the process of taking all of the individual elements of a song and combining them together to form a cohesive and balanced recording.
Using the techniques of tone-shaping, dynamic control, as well as time and pitch correction, this process will have the greatest impact on the final outcome of your project. It doesn’t have to end with these traditional mixing techniques.
We also incorporate a more modern approach such as drum replacement/enhancement and instrument re-amping. This holds true for both live and electronic music.
Once your mix is complete and you are totally satisfied with the results, it is time for Mastering.
Mastering is the process of preparing the final mix to be competitive and compatible with current consumer formats and sound quality. This can involve slight frequency adjustments and overall loudness.
The importance of mastering is most apparent when putting together a collection of songs and achieving a cohesive sound among them.
Bring Your Songs to Life
Got songs? We record ’em. Free River Studios is a Montana-based recording studio that can produce your songs virtually no matter where you are in the world.
Can’t play or sing? No worries. That’s what we’re here for. Our musicians and vocalists are top notch and some have even been featured on TV shows, commercials, and in movies.
Most importantly, we get songwriters because we ARE songwriters. We know all the hours and passion you’ve poured into your songs. We're here to guide you through the process and make your best record.
Let your songs be heard
If you’re an artist ready for the world to hear your music, you’ve come to the right place.
Our team at Free River Studios creates master productions that sound great.
How much does it cost to make a record?
Total cost can vary depending how prepared you are, how big the band is, how many songs you want to record, and a bunch of other small details that we don't usually think of until it's almost too late.
Ok...so how much does it actually cost? Below are some rough guidelines but for the best estimate we'd love to discuss your project first.
Please, Contact us for a FREE Studio Tour!
Demo Recording
You can make a demo of your song starting with as little as $200 for a guitar/vocal or piano/vocal recording. A professional sounding demo with unlimited instruments and vocals can be completed at Free River Studios starting at $1000.
Full Master Production
Since every project is different, costs will vary depending on what you need. Full production starts at around $2,000 per song. Contact us about your project and budget so we can give you an idea of what is possible!
Master Production typically includes:
- Song Consultation and Curation – working with you to make sure your songs are the best they can be
- Pre-production Strategy – considering your project needs and how your songs can position you in the market
- Coordinating musicians and booking sessions when needed
- Tracking and engineering – the magic part where it comes to life
- Added production – many times we will overdub several other things after the tracking date to make the sound more full
- Editing and tuning – making sure your vocals and all other aspects of the production are top-notch
- Mixing – either in-house or with an engineer of your choice
- Mastering – either in-house or with an engineer of your choice
You have an awesome song, now all you need is a great sounding record!
We can help you with everything from songwriting to distribution. Let’s talk about your project, and in a few short weeks we could be celebrating your next hit single!