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 A premier
recording studio
in east vancouver.

Welcome to Monarch

Meticulously conceived from the ground up as a space to foster creativity and capture the results.

Carefully tuned acoustics, lighting, equipment, climate, and facilities come together to create a world-class studio that brings out the best in artists and producers.

Artists

Monarch is home to a diverse group of internationally acclaimed artists and producers

“Monarch is one of the best studios I have ever worked in! Tom and his staff made me feel at home right away and worked incredibly fast and hard to help make my sessions there smooth and fun. The gear is a perfect combo of tube, vintage and modern also making Monarch one of the best sounding rooms I have worked in.”

– Adam Lasus, Producer (Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Yo La Tengo)

“Monarch Studios has all the technology, gear, and amenities of a modern, top-tier studio, but there’s nothing sterile or clinical here – it’s a breeding ground for creativity and experimentation, with all the tools to capture the moments that should be captured on a great recording. And the people employed at Monarch are a bunch of sweethearts. Whether it’s the owner, or whichever engineer happens to be there, or the runners, they’re all just good people.”

– Said the Whale

“Monarch has become one of my main go-to spots. It has a variety of gear that suits me really well and forethought has gone into the interconnectivity between the rooms and control room that allows for creativity and quick change ups. It’s also has a great feel to it – clean, bright, but also down home enough to feel like you can put your feet up when you need to.”

– Howard Redekopp, Producer (Tegan and Sara, Mother Mother, The New Pornographers)

Equipment

One of the best-equipped recording studios in the country

Monarch is not just a space, it’s home to a huge collection of world-class gear and equipment. Built around a custom 32-channel API Console, the studio combines the vibe of classic analog gear with the flexibility of modern digital recording. From vintage Neumann mics and Neve preamps, to Pro Tools HDX, to vintage amps, keyboards and guitars, we have everything you need to make your next recording a success.

ENGINEERS & PRODUCERS

owned, staffed, and run by award winning engineers and producers.

The Monarch team works tirelessly with artists and producers to utilize the space, gear, and equipment to achieve the best possible performances and recordings. Our deep knowledge of the space, its capabilities, and available tools is one of Monarch’s greatest assets.

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