ABOUT
Sheepdog Studios is an independent recording studio in Hamilton, Ontario, offering recording and mixing services.
Sheepdog Studios uses intentionally selected outboard hardware and microphones, complimented by the industry's standard software processors (plugins) to produce any sound or feel you can dream up.
Let us know if you want to make some songs.
Glen Watkinson
Founding Sheepdog Studios as a home studio in 2012, Glen’s vision has always been to create a supportive environment for musical creativity that doesn’t compromise on quality. He has a degree in music from McMaster University, and a passion for drums, mixing, engineering, and arranging.
Eric Fusilier
After years of songwriting, recording, touring, and releasing records, Eric partnered with Glen in 2017 to build a studio space for Sheepdog. He is a Juno award-winning artist and is passionate about songwriting, helping artists craft their sound, and being part of a collaborative music community.
ARTISTS
GEAR
Hardware
Mac Mini
Apollo 8 Interface
Apollo Twin MkII
API A2D Mic Preamp
Universal Audio LA-610 Mk II Preamp
Vintech 473 Preamp
VMS-One Preamp
Rupert Neve Designs 551 EQ (2)
Chandler Germanium Compressor (2)
Instruments & Amps
Ludwig Club Date Drum Kit
Zildjian K Cymbals
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Fender Rhodes 73 Mark II
Yamaha SK20 Synthesizer
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Epiphone Sheraton
Fender Telecaster Baja MiM
Gibson 339 Studio
Gibson SG
Guild DC1E True American Acoustic
Gretsch G9200
Samick TMJ-17CE/BK Greg Bennett Acoustic
Vintage Washburn Parlour Guitar
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Fender MiM Jazz Bass (Seymour Duncan 1/4 Pound Pickups)
Gibson Thunderbird
Rickenbacker 4001
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Ampeg SVT Classic Head
Ampeg 6x10 Cab
Fender Blues Deville
Orange Rockerverb 50 2x12 Combo Mark I
Traynor YCV 20WR
Vox AC30C2-TV
Software
Pro Tools 12 Native
Quad Satellite Accelerator
UAD Plugins
Slate Digital Everything Bundle
Slate Digital VMS Microphone Collection
Soundtoys 5
Waves Gold and Analog Bundles
Melodyne
Various Virtual Instruments
Monitoring
Yamaha HS-80 Monitors
Adam A7X Monitors
Auralex Room Treatment
ARC II Advanced Room Correction System
Microphones
VMS ML-1 (2)
Kel HM-7U (1)
Cascade Fat Head II (2)
AKG D112 (1)
Sennheiser MD421 (2)
Shure SM7B (1)
Shure SM57 (2)
Shure SM58 (2)
Sub Kick (Homemade)
MUSIC
