The Pocket Studios

The Pocket Studios, is a recording studio in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 2004 by Trevor Kustiak, Mari Dew and former guitarist of Canadian rock/alternative band Our Lady Peace Mike Turner.







The Pocket Recordings

The Pocket Recordings, a production and management company is located in the Pocket Studios. Toronto rock band Evans Blue, was the first band signed to the company. Produced by Kustiak and managed by Dew, the band's debut album, The Melody and the Energetic Nature of Volume, was released on February 21, 2006, and has since sold 200,000 copies worldwide.

Evans Blue's second album, The Pursuit Begins When This Portrayal of Life Ends, was released in July 2007 and has sold over 60,000 copies.

Studio A
Studio A features a Pro Tools HD rig, with a Mackie 32.8 Professional 32 Channel Recording Studio Mixer.

Instrument List

* Fully Reconditioned 1894 Mason and Risch Upright Piano.
* 1972 Gibson Les Paul Studio Bass.
* Large collection of Vintage Electric and Acoustic Guitars including Gibson, Fender, Gretsch, Rickenbacker, Ampeg, Supro, Guild, Tom Anderson, Guitarworks, MJ Engineering, and Larivee.
* Large collection of Guitar amps including Marshalls, Fenders, Mesa Boogies, Matchless, Gibson and VHT.
* Various Guitar 4X12 and 2X12 cabinets.

Studio B
Studio B is operated by Trevor Kustiak, who runs a Pro Tools HD setup.

Instrument List

* 1973 Fender Stratocaster
* 1970 Gibson Les Paul
* 1960’s Gibson Acoustic Guitar
* Tacoma DR-38 Acoustic Guitar
* Yamaha 690A Acoustic Guitar
* BC Rich Acoustic 12-String Guitar
* 1970 Gibson Les Paul
* Cordoba 20 E Studio Classical Guitar
* Fender Precision Bass
* 1970’s Ludwig Drum Kit
* Large Selection of Assorted Percussive Instruments

Artists who have recorded at The Pocket Studios
The studios and facilities have been used by musicians/producers such as Feist, Chris Perry, Evans Blue, Blue Man Group, Peter Katz, Vaeda, Pilate, Shaye, Age of Daze, Rains, Mercury City, Bury the Buly, Pete Lesperance, George, Shawn Desman.
 
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