All locations are open today from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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All locations are open today from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
All locations are open today from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
THURSDAY
All locations are open today from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
FRIDAY
All locations are open today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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All locations are open today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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All locations are closed today.
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Our sound-treated recording studios are equipped with the latest microphones, MIDI keyboards, instruments and audio interfaces.
From music production to podcasting, we have everything you need to make high-quality audio recordings.
Take a tour of our recording studios, and make a reservation online!
Studio use
- All customers who intend to book a session must have a valid KPL library card. The card must be presented to staff upon arrival.
- The cardholder must be present in the studio for the duration of the booking.
- Studios can be booked two days in advance.
- Each booking is limited to a maximum of three consecutive hours per day. Bookings cannot be split into multiple blocks of time on the same day.
- Customers can have a maximum of two booked sessions per week.
- Reservations will be held for 30 minutes after the scheduled start time. If you cannot attend a previously-booked reservation, call us at 519-743-0271 ext. 294 to cancel. Missed reservations that have not been cancelled ahead of time will count towards your weekly maximum.
- Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Amps are not permitted in the studios, but we have amp-modelling pedals that you can borrow.
- Food is not permitted. Drinks must be in an sealable container.
Reserve a studio
Call us at 519-743-0271 ext. 294 to reserve a studio or book online. A valid KPL library card is required.
For more information on what each studio offers, view our Studio Tour below.
Studio Tour
Don & Tracey Zehr Studio
Available for up to five people at a time.
Equipment
- Mac with 27" Studio Display
- Software – GarageBand, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and Pro Tools
- Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 (4th Gen)
- Two Rode NT1a Microphones
- Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitors
- Headphone Mixer - ART HeadAmp 6 Pro
- Fender Electro Acoustic 12 String
- Yamaha Electro Acoustic
- Fender Stratocaster
- Fender Telecaster
- Fender Precision Bass
- Gibson Les Paul
- Akai Mini MPK - MIDI Controller
- Yamaha P45 88-Note Digital Piano
Broadcast Studio
Available for up to four people at a time.
Equipment:
- Mac with 27" Studio Display
- Software – GarageBand, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and Pro Tools
- Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 (4th Gen)
- Two Rode NT1a Microphones
- Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitors
- Ibanez Electro Acoustic
- Nylon String Classical Acoustic
- Fender Telecaster
- Eastwood Custom Electric
- Fender Fretless Jazz Bass
- AKAI Mini MPK Midi Controller
- Roland Go:Keys 61-Key Keyboard
Tom & Liz Motz Studio
Available for up to two people at a time.
Equipment
- Mac with 27" Studio Display
- Software – GarageBand, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and Pro Tools
- Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 (4th Gen)
- Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitors
- Two Rode NT1a microphones
- Yamaha Acoustic (left-handed)
- Fender Stratocaster
- Fender Jazz Bass
- Seagull Electro Acoustic
- Akai Mini MPK - MIDI Controller
- Native Instruments S61 MIDI Controller
Solo Studio
Available for one person at a time.
Equipment
- Mac with 27" Studio Display
- Software – GarageBand, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and Pro Tools
- Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 (4th Gen)
- Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitors
- One Rode NT1a microphone
- Simon & Patrick Acoustic Guitar
- PRS Custom Electric Guitar
- Akai Mini MPK - MIDI Controller
Frequently Asked Questions
Recording studios are open during the following times:
Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Call us at 519-743-0271 ext. 294 to reserve a studio or book online.
Yes! You are welcome to bring your own equipment for use in the studios. Some restrictions apply. See staff for details.
Customers aged 13 and up can independently book and use a studio. Customers 12 and under are welcome to use the studios but an adult must make the booking, complete an orientation and accompany the child inside the studio.
Yes, you can book a studio if you have fines attached to your account. However, your library card must have less than $20 owing.
No, the computer will not automatically save your project. You are responsible to save your work to your own external storage device before the end of your session.
No, food and beverages are not permitted in the studios.
If you booked a studio space but can no longer attend, please call us at 519-743-0271 ext. 294 to cancel your reservation.
Important: If cancelling a reservation, please be sure to notify us in advance. Reservations that are cancelled after their start time has commenced will be counted against your maximum number of booked sessions allowed.