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Here in Livingston, Montana, we help artists capture the genuine energy of their music. Our approach combines traditional recording techniques with modern production capabilities, focusing on the natural sound of musicians playing together. Think of it as professional recording that doesn't lose the human element.
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.
We believe great recordings start with great performances. Here's how we'll work together:
First, we'll talk about your vision for the project. What feeling are you trying to capture? What records inspire your sound? This helps us choose the right approach for your music.
During recording, we focus on capturing authentic performances. We'll get everything set up so you can focus entirely on playing your music. While we have all the standard tools for editing and correction, we find that genuine performances often have a magic that's worth preserving.
Finally, we'll work on mixing and mastering to bring out the best in your recordings while maintaining their natural feel. You'll get distribution-ready files that sound professional while keeping your music's organic energy.
How We Work
Our sessions focus on capturing great performances first. While we do provide mixing and mastering services, this usually happens after your recording session, giving each stage of production the attention it deserves. We've structured our recording sessions to give you enough time to settle in and capture your best performance, whether you're a full band or a solo artist.
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.
Studio Session Rates
Weekend Sessions ($600)
These eight-hour sessions are perfect for band recording. You'll have plenty of time to set up, get comfortable with the space, and capture your songs with the energy they deserve. Most bands complete 2-3 songs in an eight-hour session, though this varies with preparation and song complexity.
Evening Sessions ($300)
Our four-hour sessions work great for smaller projects or additional tracking. Available on weekday evenings, these sessions give you focused time to work on your music without taking a full day off.
Hourly Recording ($80)
Sometimes you just need a couple of hours to finish a project. We offer hourly booking with a two-hour minimum, perfect for vocal sessions or final touches.
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Let's Talk About Your Music
Whether you're ready to book a session or just want to learn more, we're happy to show you around the studio and discuss your project. Send us a message or give us a call.