TONE CITY RECORDING STUDIO

A world-class recording studio based in Australia's South West.

PRODUCED & MIXED BY SAM FORD

Mixing and mastering services from producer and engineer Sam Ford.

TONE CITY RECORDS

Independent record label and artist management services.

THE STUDIO

Nestled in the heart of Western Australia’s South West wine region, Tone City Recording Studio offers a one-of-a-kind, world-class experience for artists, producers and creative workshops. Surrounded by rugged coastline and pristine national parks, the studio features architecturally curated accommodation, natural light, cedar-lined walls, and native jarrah floors, creating a space that inspires and brings a relaxing environment.

With the ocean on one side, nature on the other, and world-class food and wine at your doorstep, every visit is a fully refreshing and creatively flavourful experience.

Gear curious? Click here for an overview of our studio equipment ︎︎︎
Mic Pres + EQs

BAE 1073 Neve Module (2)
Heritage Audeio Neve 1073 Module (2)
Chandler Ltd EMI TG Curve Bender Stereo EQ (1)
Chandler Ltd EMI TG2 Dual Mic Pre (1)
Chandler Ltd EMI TG Channel W. EQ (1)
Shadow Hills Mono Gama Mic Pre (2)
Mercury Audio M72 Valve Pre (1)

*additional Neve + API Mic Pres available on request

Dynamic Processors

Chandler Ltd EMI RS124 Compressor (2)
Alan Smart C2 Stereo Compressor (1)
1176 Blue Stripe Compressor (1)
*second available on request
Chandler Ltd EMI Stereo TG Zener Limiter (1)

Convertors + Monitoring

Barefoot MM45 Monitor pair
Burl B80 Mothership Convertor (12 INS, 16 OUTS)

*additional convertors available on request

Instruments

1967 Rogers 3-piece drum kit (kick, rack and floor)
1960s Rogers Powertones Snare
Sugar Percussion Cedar Snare
1950s Zildjian Ride Cymbals
1950/60s Zildjian K Series Hi-Hats
Fender American Vintage Series P Bass
Gibson USA Les Paul Special
Manikin Memotron Keyboard
Tone Kind Imperial Amp

Mics

Coles 4038 Ribbon Microphone (2)
Beyer M160 Microphone (1)
Vintage Akg D12 Microphone (1)
Chandler Ltd EMI Red Microphone (1)
Neumann KM184 Microphone (2)
Multiple Dynamicsfrom Sennheiser, Electrovoice RE20, Shure (SM57) + AKG

*additional microphones available on request

Software + Plugins

Pro-tools Ultimate Card
UAD Core Card (2)
Sounds Toys Bundle

*various waves plugins available

SAM FORD

Sam Ford is a multiple award-winning Australian mixer and producer with over 25 years of experience across recording, production and artist development. His work has featured on ARIA, WAM and Triple J award-winning releases, with productions and mixes receiving extensive national and international radio support.

Sam has collaborated with artists including Pond, DICE, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Old Mervs, You Am I, Birds of Tokyo and Ta-ku.