Future State Studios is a boutique professional recording studio,
just 15 minutes outside of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
Future State Studios is a boutique professional recording studio, loaded with world-class equipment ready for your next project.
Our vision is to bring the definitive warmth and tonality of real analog gear to lift your music to the next level, in a comfortable environment that fosters creativity.
We welcome you to come in for a visit; to view the space and to meet us!
Located only 10 minutes from Hobart and surrounded by natural forest. Enjoy the wonderful private acreage with views towards the peak of Kunanyi and be visited by many different types of wildlife during your stay.
We work with solo artists, bands and more unique projects across all genres, abilities and budgets. We have an extensive range of digital and analog synthesis equipment for modern electronic music production.
"First class mixing and mastering."
Corin Shearston
Radio Blue Mountains
"We had a blast, his expertise made the process enjoyable and efficient."
Nic Macken
Safire Palms
"Stuart is an absolute whiz and his studio is state-of-the-art."
Jake Coleman
Merekat
"Future State Studios don't just produce, they nurture artists."
Willem Hendriksen
Retro Rehash
If you have something in mind that isn't listed below,
please get in contact to see if we can help.
We have a wide selection of microphones and preamps to capture your performance with clarity and focus. The production space is just the right size for solo artists and small bands, whilst the large room is perfect for larger ensembles. See studio gear.
Sometimes your tracks need that finishing touch, perhaps reworking stale in-the-box sounds with analog hardware, a lush string arrangement or some musical flourishes. We can help finish and polish your music.
With our professionally treated space, variety of monitoring options and range of fantastic equipment, we are confident we'll get your music singing through the speakers. We can do either in-person or unattended mixes.
We have a great range of analog synthesizers and outboard gear. We can help bring your music to life by crafting replacement stems.
Looking for backing vocals, harmonies or perhaps some vocal lessons? Our talented vocal teacher, Ally Oliver, can help.
Know what you are doing? Have a laptop with a USB3 and Displayport connection? Want to explore the equipment? We offer hourly studio rates to experienced professionals, following an induction.
Every project is different, and we offer bundled rates, please get in contactfor a friendly chat.
All prices exclude GST.
Studio gear accessible via Displayport, USB3 and CAT5.
Comprehensive access to the console and extensive outboard equipment.
64 faders at mixdown, with patchbay connections for the entire studio.
$60/hour (minimum 3 hours)
$400/day (10am to 6pm)
Large room with live gear, 32 analog tie lines to the console and 8 x CAT6a connections
Usually hired in addition the Studio.
$400/day (10am to 6pm, minimum 3 days)
$100/grand piano tuning - requires at least pre & post session tuning, longer sessions benefit from daily tuning.
$50/hour, if renting a room
$80/hour, if not.
Recording, Mixing, Mastering.
GlitchCraft are a six-piece ensemble that has steadily been capturing the imagination of fans with their mesmerising fusion of rock, metal, punk, and jazz.
Delving deep into the atmospheric landscapes of Tasmania, particularly Hobart's unique environment, Glitchcraft's latest offering is an experimental symphony of sounds that transports listeners to the rugged coastlines, lush forests, and the vibrant streets of their hometown. Every track is a testament to the band's profound connection to their roots and an exploration of the multifaceted influences that have shaped their distinctive sound.
The band dedicated five days in the studio to record their album, which was later refined during mixing and mastering. We express our heartfelt gratitude to Tyson Fuzzman for his invaluable assistance on this record.
Producing, Recording.
Melbourne's 5-piece indie-rock band, Mood Spill, released their evocative sophomore single "Breakdown" - recorded at Future State Studios as part of a 10 day session.
The band, which consists of Tom Riccioni, Adrian Verna, Bailey Brown, Georgia-Grace Buckingham, and Oli Morley-Sattler, has previously captivated audiences with their genuine songwriting and impactful live performances.
The newly-released Breakdown delves into the pain of relationships ending, mirrored by the metaphor of a heart-wrenching journey along the Hume Highway. This new single builds on the band's existing successes, including accolades like winning Pieater's Pie School Songwriting competition and selling out a show at Melbourne's revered Old Bar.
Learn more about Mood Spill on their Official band website.
Recording, Mixing, Mastering.
Safire Palms are a Blue Mountains-based four-piece band, with keyboard and vocalist Nick Macken, guitarist Rory Wilson, bassist Riley Johns and drummer Bailey Brown.
The recording process was to capture a classic vintage funk sound, with a modern twist. All three of our classic vintage electric pianos were used on the record; a beautiful 1972 Rhodes Fender Mk1, the funk-monster Hohner Clavinet D6, and taking the main stage, the Wurlitzer 200A. All recordings were through classic Rupert Neve preamps - set to maximum transformer tone, with the vocals through the incredible Chandler EMI REDD microphone for tube-sound goodness. For the modern twist, synth parts from the Dave Smith Instruments OB6 were layered on top.
After a comprehensive recording, re-amping and overdub process the tracks were hybrid-mixed through the outboard, imparting even more tone.
The result sounds like it was recorded in 1975, with equipment from the 21st century!
Read more in the Blue Mountains Gazette article by Michael Smith.
Producing, Recording, Mixing, Mastering.
Rebecca Mann is a singer/songwriter whose impassioned and creative music conveys honest emotion. Rebecca's poetic storytelling and distinctive folky style is influenced by musicians such as Augie March, Leonard Cohen, Paul Kelly, and The Whitlams.
Rebecca's latest release "It's a Show" (2021) exemplifies her distinct songwriting style, reflecting the nuances of the human experience.
Future State Studios acted as producer for the record, developing each song with additional instrumentation. We arranged session players for the other instruments on the record; bass, drums, piano and organ.
Artist, Producing, Recording, Mixing, Mastering.
Hobart-based independent artists, Future State, released their debut EP "Rising Tide" on 30th April 2020. This cinematic 5 track EP captivates the listener with trip-hop beats and haunting vocals, creating a sombre reflection of this current moment in time.
Future State consists of two extremely different and yet complementary individuals. Stuart Cam, originally from Bristol UK, brings musical influences such as Portishead and Massive Attack to his production, crafting melancholic soundscapes pushed along by brooding beats. Ally Oliver sings haunting vocals, inspired by Florence Welch and Regina Spektor, bringing a modern twist to the genre.
"The concept for the Rising Tide EP came to us through the current isolation we are all experiencing. Isolation creates the opportunity for self reflection, it is no coincidence that our selected tracks express the themes we are all feeling during this time of loneliness; reminiscing on lost love, uselessness, addiction and the human condition".
"Whilst the themes we are exploring are quite dark we hope the journey of the EP leaves the listener feeling seen and ultimately uplifted".
Read more in the HMC Music article by Hayley Casey.
Recording, Mixing, Mastering.
Merekat are Jake Coleman (music & production) and Kay Collier (lyrics & vocals). Based in Katoomba, together they create honest and down-to-earth alternative hip-hop.
After producing their debut album Some Spent Summers independently, the duo worked with Future State Studios in mixing and mastering their sophomore album, Twenty Two Years in Babylon.
The individual stems were passed through outboard analog gear, imparting punch, warmth and tone. The stems were then mixed in-the-box, checking balance and positioning on the multiple reference monitors in the studio. The mixes were treated with various 2-bus enhancements, tape effects, transformer tone shaping and analog compression. Replacement vocals and guitar parts were re-recorded in the studio to give better clarity where appropriate.
On completion of mixing, the tracks were unified in their tone and loudness to bring a cohesive sound to the project. The finished album exudes a depth and quality which surpasses what would have been achieved with a purely in-the-box approach.
January 2019 interview on Radio Blue Mountains:
Recording artist and street performer Wolf van der Made blends elements of baroque pop, indie folk and alt rock into a creative and accessible sound. As full time independent musician Wolf balances his time between producing original material, busking classics on the street and developing his skills.
After spending several months recording at home, Wolf approached Future State Studios to mix his 99% nothing EP.
The desire was to retain the dynamics in the original performances and to keep a consistent sound across the EP. Given it was all recorded in his home studio, we spent some time processing the individual stems to unify the EQ across each track. We then reamped all of the guitars through real amplifiers and processed the vocals through our Neve Portico and LA2A clone.
The most challenging to mix was the 15 minute Gothic Spectacular - a journey through a haunted carnival! Consisting of well over 100 multitrack recordings, this track posed the most difficult, requiring significant attention to the vocal performances and overall dynamics.
Retro Rehash was a weekly two-hour show on Radio Blue Mountains, hosted by Willem Hendriksen and Roger Kidd, featuring interviews with local creatives, unappreciated Australian musicians from the 60's to 90's and up-and-coming locally produced music. They promoted and organised events and helped network musicians together.
Future State Studios contributed to the radio show by mixing some of the Friday evening live music performances. The performance room presents many different mix challenges; equipment hum, RF interference and low-mid build-up. The recorded stems were brought into the studio, cleaned up, passed through the various outboard equipment and mixed for the videographers to sync. The mixes were put together with Tyson Fuzzman, the original recording engineer, whose knowledge of the room, performances and equipment used was invaluable.
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Our studio equipment lends itself to a variety of music,
using a hybrid approach of in-the-box coupled with outboard analog gear.
Both spaces, set on private acreage, take in stunning bushland views towards Kunanyi / Mount Wellington.
Artwork is incorporated around the spaces, and lights are colour controllable for setting the right mood.
We have a range of speakers, room corrected through the Trinnov Nova system:
We have a pair of Vestax PDX 2000 turntables and HAK 360 mixer wired in for sampling & listening to vinyl, as well as several hundred records in a wide range of genres. Shure M44-7 and Ortofon cartridges deliver a thick and rounded low end to any record.
We also have a range of other options from:
Solid State Logic (SSL) has been a pioneer in the design and manufacture of high-end mixing consoles for over four decades, and the Origin 32 represents a culmination of this experience, tailored to meet the evolving needs of modern music producers and engineers.
The SSL Origin 32 is designed to blend classic analog sound characteristics with contemporary workflow enhancements. It offers a comprehensive analog signal path, leveraging SSL's iconic E-Series EQ and Bus Compressor to deliver the warm, punchy sound that has been a staple in countless hit records. The console's 32-channel configuration makes it suitable for various recording and mixing applications, from small project studios to larger commercial facilities. Up to 88 channels are available for mixdown, with 64 channels on faders.
It integrates seamlessly with digital audio workstations (DAWs), offering a hands-on mixing experience that enhances creativity and efficiency. The console's ergonomic design, featuring comprehensive metering and intuitive layout, ensures that engineers can focus on the creative aspects of music production without being hindered by technical limitations.
Give your record a timeless sound with one of our vintage keyboards. We have some of the best examples in Australia in terms of condition, tone and playability.
Experience the unparalleled elegance of a real C3 grand piano, a masterpiece from Yamaha's Conservatory Collection, and immerse yourself in the authentic touch and diverse tonalities of its digital twin.
We have a range of both monophonic and polyphonic synthesizers, all in immaculate working order.
Forget using samples, nothing quite beats the thump of a genuine analog drum machine.
Our house kit is the unmistakably high-end and elegant TAMA Star Mahogany drum kit. Only 1 of 30 made and the only one in Australia, the kit has the inherent richness and warmth of African mahogany with superb clarity delivered through the sound focusing rings and precision bearing edge profile. 22"x16" Bass Drum, 10"x7" & 12"x8" Tom Tom, 14"x14" & 16"x16" Floor Tom, 14"x6.5" Snare.
We have a Tune-Bot digital tuner to help you get the best possible tuning for your record, along with various snare rings and drum tone shaping modifiers. We also have a set of Roland MIDI Triggers for capturing MIDI performances alongside the acoustic sounds. We also have a variety of gimmicks from Big Fat Snare Drum, REMO and ProMark, including tone rings, donuts, tamborine widgets and sizzlers.
We support the kit with:
We also have the following cymbals:
Conjure extremely mysterious and unusual atmospheres with our 38" (100cm) Paise Planet Gong - Sedna C2 with M7 and rubber mallets!
We also have a variety of percussion instruments, including Latin Percussion LP511 Studio Chimes, tamborines, shakers, wood blocks, claves, cabasa, triangle, glockenspiel and tuned harmonicas.
We have the complete range of Moog Moogerfooger analog pedals for bringing your guitar, bass or synth sounds to life. We have 2 x MF-104M Analog Delay pedals with the highly coveted analog BBD delays chips and MIDI support. We also have the complete range of Strymon "big" pedals; BigSky, Timeline, Mobius, Volante and the Flint. We have the Jim Dunlop 535Q Crybaby Multi Wah, MXR M101 Phase 90 and BOSS RE-20 Space Echo (we have the genuine tape version too). Hologram Electronics Microcosm for weird and wonderful delay and reverb effects. Hungry Robot Pedals Wardenclyffe Deluxe for lo-fi and warble vibes. ZVEX Fuzz Factory and Warm Audio Foxy Tone Box for some grit and distortion.
We have a fully digital setup with the Presonus Studiolive 32R stagebox, connected to a Presonus Series III mixer. The complete live system is 32 line/mic input channels and 18 outputs, all via a discreet 30 metre ethercon cable.
We also have a 6KW combined (12KW peak) QSC PA system, with 2 x KW181 18" subwoofers, 2 x KW153 15" 3-way full range speakers and 2 x K10.2 speakers.
Connected to the live system are 4 x Sennheiser EW 300 G3 transmitters along with 8 x receivers. This allows up to 4 stereo or 8 mono independent mixes.
Need more click, more vocals, less guitar? each band member is able to control their own personal mix via their smartphone.
We have a RME Fireface UFX soundcard, able to stream up to 12 independent channels into the live system. Ultra low latency drivers and wide system compatibility ensure a simple setup with your own laptop or tablet device.
Vocalist / Administrator
Get in contact for a friendly discussion about your project.
Kingston, Hobart
Tasmania 7050
mail@futurestatestudios.com.au
04 20 456 575
(Australia +61)
