11.04.13
We have even more nice mew toys in the studio with another focusright ISA channel strip and a choice of recording software with Pro Tools 10 or Cubase.

07.07.11
We have some lovely new mics in the studio with a matched pair of Earthworks TC25, great for really natural recordings of acoustics instruments, drums etc.

30.06.09
Another new guitar amp now available for use in the studio with a VOX NightTrain (AKA the toaster) head, classic vox valve amp sounds at studio volumes.

06.04.09

Demo Deal currently available £99 for 5 hours recording mixing and mastering plus 10 CDs. Additional CDs available with full on body printing, contact us for details.

21.06.08
Our main control room monitors have been upgraded to PMC TB2A active loudspeakers. These speakers offer incredible clarity and a smooth controlled bass extension, perfect for precise mixing and mastering.

22.04.08
We have just added a Koch Studiotone amp to our collection, giving us great valve amp guitar tone at studio usable volumes, beautiful smooth clean tones to rich overdrive.

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The Sonic Lodge is run by Phil McBride and Mark Neal who have a wealth of experience as musicians and sound engineers. Both are actively involved in the Edinburgh music scene playing and promoting live gigs and club nights.

Phil is one of Edinburgh’s foremost bass players and plays a wide range of styles from funk, jazz, hip-hop and electronica. He has been writing arranging and producing music for many years to wide acclaim in club, pubs and national radio.

With over 10 year experience as a professional musician and sound engineer as well as a PhD in musical acoustics, Mark has a great understanding of both the technical and creative aspects of recording, playing, producing and writing music. He is a multi instrumentalist playing mainly guitar and drums but can also be found playing everything from flute, bass, fiddle, harmonica etc..