River 16 is an award-winning community and commercial recording studio, conveniently located between Toronto and Hamilton. Since 2007, River 16 has provided Oakville and the Greater Golden Horseshoe with a professional, comfortable and affordable facility, which has inspired the growing arts community. The classic, ambient sound of our live room will bring out the best in your performance. Our professionally trained engineers use some of the world’s finest modern and vintage recording equipment and instruments to capture your sound and deliver the results you need in today’s changing musical landscape.

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    Ramsa WR-8428

    River 16 recording studio uses the classic WR-8428 Ramsa board. It originally belonged to country musician Terry Sumsion. It is …FIND OUT MORE
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    The Journey of Johnny Orlando

    We are proud to see how far Johnny Orlando has come since 2012! From recording cover songs here at River …FIND OUT MORE
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    Host Your Rock’n’roll Birthday Party At River 16

    The studio is a great venue to host a broad range of events, including birthday parties! What better place for a …FIND OUT MORE

Services

Recording & Mixing

With a unique blend of vintage equipment, today’s leading technology, great-sounding rooms,  and our friendly, professional staff, it is easy to see why clients return to River 16 time and time again to record and mix their projects.

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Rehearsals

Rehearse in River 16′s aesthetically and sonically pleasing live room using our in-house PA system. The clarity, reinforcing sound, and vibe will be inspirational to master your sound.

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Other Services

Beyond recording and mixing, we offer a range of services including: photography, video production, event hire, composition for film/ television/ jingles/ commercials, artist development & education.

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