Verden Studios

The Waiting Game

gav — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:14:35 +0000

Our application for funding to run the Verden Demo project again this year is currently being processed and we will hear from them by the start of April. So fingers crossed. If we get the go ahead it will be the biggest project yet with roadshows and all sorts. Stay tuned.

Discount cards

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:59:32 +0000

Ask about our discount cards! Pay up front and get £2 off per hour.

Xmas Gift Vouchers 2011

gav — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:17:53 +0000

Verden Gift Vouchers are on sale now and each one includes a FREE 2hr rehearsal session. Vouchers are available for all our standard deals detailed below, or can be tailor made to suit. For gifts for singers and X factor hopefuls check out studiosuperstars

SINGER/SONGWRITER DEAL £80

Singer/songwriter? A 3-hour weekday daytime session to get all your little gems down on hard-disk. For only £80, you could walk away with a very tasty recording of your songwriting talents. For 1 or 2 instruments plus vocals

1-Day DEAL £150

Looking for gigs? weekdays 10-5pm with half an hour break. Record and mix a demo or spend the day tracking and take files away with you.

2-Day DEAL £250

weekdays 10-5pm with half an hour break. Record one day, mix and overdub the next.

(A 20% surcharge is applicable to 1-day, 2-day & Singer/songwriter deals booked at the weekend)

WEEKEND DEAL £500

Create your own wall of sound.. or turn your demo into a masterpiece? Friday night set up. Saturday & Sunday 10-6 with 1 hr lunch break.

Drew Wright

gav — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:41:13 +0000

Drew Wright AKA Wounded Knee is just one of a handful of artists to take advantage of our excellent singer/songwriter recording deal

He’s on tour now so go check him out.

You better Adam and Eve It

gav — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:16:02 +0000

We’re happy to announce we’ve just taken delivery of a tasty new pair of nearfield monitors for the studio. The Adam A3x use the X-ART folded-ribbon tweeter for the higher frequencies and has dual ports for surprisingly low frequency response down to 60Hz. Here’s a Sound on Sound review of their big brother the A7x

Production Courses

admin — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:27:22 +0000

Announcing The Verden Studio Production Courses!

This summer we’re launching a range of studio production courses for the over 14s. Its the perfect place to start your interest in the field of music making. Head over to the page and have a closer look.

Verden Live Showcase

gav — Mon, 30 May 2011 15:12:23 +0000

Verden Studios Showcase is a live showcase event held once a month at Bannerman’s, Edinburgh’s premier live music venue for emerging acts. The night, put on in association with Miller Genuine Draft, presents recording artists from the Verden stable. The night launches on the 8th June with a killer line up consisting of Your First Mistake, Campbell’s Wild and Skylines.

Free Customer Gear Storage

gav — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:40:56 +0000

Customer storage is now available free of charge for customers with block bookings. Here’s the deal:

This is a free service designed for the convenience of our regular rehearsal customers (i.e. customers with block bookings).

Space is limited. Any large items or large quantities of gear may be accommodated but the cost of this should be negotiated separately with Verden management.

We reserve the right to refuse storage if the designated customer storage area is full. Equipment should not be kept in the aisles, these should be kept clear at all times.

Storage provision is on a first come first serve basis.

If a customer stops rehearsing at Verden Studios and continues to use the storage space without arranging this in advance, we reserve the right to charge for this service and to withhold the item until payment has been made in full.

Items are stored at customer’s risk. We do not provide insurance.

We recommend that customers label their own equipment and provide labels for them to do so.

Verden nominated in Scottish Music Awards

gav — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:00:51 +0000

Verden have been nominated in the Scottish Music Industry Awards. Follow the link to vote. One of our in-house engineers Jonee Duggan has also been nominated for an award so cast a vote his way whilst you’re there. There’s a whole load of categories to cover all areas of the music industry in Scotland. Also check out our pals Found whose latest album is nominated for an artwork award.

Sing For Smiles

gav — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:56:36 +0000

Sing for smiles is a brand new singing school in Leith. They are offering discounts to folks who hear about them through us. Classes for just £5 if you get in touch and say you heard from Verden.