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Melinda Lightfoot  gets Parkinson Airplay

  18/08/06   Listen to Melinda's first radio 2 airplay on the Michael Parkinson show from 11.00am on Sunday 24th September.

After signing her distribution deal Melinda's album is available from all high street music retailers and via the net.

. www.melindalightfoot.com

Melinda Lightfoot  gets distribution deal

  27/07/06   Hit me with a hot note, Melinda's second album released on the fitdog record label has nailed a major distribution deal. On top of this good news the Stables gig in September has had amazing ticket sales ahead of the full publicity push. Check out Melinda's website for further details. www.melindalightfoot.com
Rachel Furner wins BBC Fame Academy bursary

  27/07/06   Rachel wins a Professional Stage Piano for her success. She won this award on the back of her own composition and performance of 'Frozen'. This can be heard on her myspace website.
Fitdog Productions Gig at The Soundhaus was a total success

 

  15/05/06   On the 29th June Fitdog Productions organised a gig at the Soundhaus featuring

27 Brigade from LoughboroughAerial Fusion and Forever Endeavour

The gig was a real success with a really good turnout due to the local following that these bands command. We will be doing more of this type of event in future so watch this space.

Fitdog is now a 96 track studio!!!

During May, the studio was upgraded offering yet more power and features. The new facilities are listed on the right.

  15/05/06  
  • 96 Tracks
  • New Convolution Reverb modelled on many very famous acoustic spaces (In simple English this means that we can place any recorded material into one of many vary famous acoustic spaces such as the Albert Hall, St Pauls etc etc)
  • Smack Vintage Tube Compressor
  • Waves Guitar Compressor
  • Hybrid Synth
  • Noise reduction plug-ins
  • 'Expand' Sample library
  • Super fast computer with 4 gig RAM and 15,000 RPM drives
  • Mirrored backup machine in case of computer failure
Melinda Lightfoot Launches her second album at The Stables

  15/05/06   'Hit me with a hot note' is Melinda's second album and features some of the UKs finest jazzers.  The album launch gig will be at The Stables on the 29/09/2006. The album will be released on the Fitdog Label and is currently about to enter the mixing phase here at the studio. More information about Melinda and the band can be found at www.melindalightfoot.com
Fitdog Productions puts on Gig at The Soundhaus on 29 June.

On the 29th June Fitdog Productions is featuring a power pop / indie type evening at The Soundhaus.

We will be expecting a sell-out as each band has a good following. Tickets can be purchased from The Soundhaus or from Fitdog.

 

  15/05/06   Three top young bands will be playing

27 Brigade from Loughborough

Aerial Fusion

Forever Endeavour

Fitdog now offers a CD Duplication Service

Utilising the Brava Pro, Fitdog can now cost effectively create CD duplication and packaging for up to 500 copies at a time. Check us out for our current prices. Contact  Louise on  07968 729651  or email louise@fit-dog.com

  15/05/06  
Aerial Fusion from Northampton are through to the finals of the National Bands Competition   15/05/06   Aerial Fusion recorded an EP in March. Click here for a free download of Licensed to Busk or visit their myspace website on the links page.
Ricardo Afonso nails major West End Role   15/05/06   Ricardo is now playing a major role in the West End Musical 'We Will Rock You'. Ricardo and Sam visited the studio late last year to record the prayer. Here is a sample
Fitdog has created a profile on Myspace.com   31/3/2006   To become a friend of fitdog studios sign-up to myspace.com  then add fitdog as a friend at this address: www.myspace.com/fitdogproject.

Then feel free to add comments and generally stay in contact.

Liliths Army record their second album at Fitdog

During February, Liliths Army has been at the studio to record some of the strongest original songs that I have heard for a while. They already have some distribution deal agreed - We wish them every success. We can not wait for the review remix sessions arranged later this month.

  19/02/2006   Rachel, Chris (drums) and Adam (bass) of Liliths Army

Below, Sylvie (vocals and Axe)

Rachael Warwick and 11th Hour Video shoot

During February both Rachael Warwick and 11th Hour shot their latest videos on location at Fitdog. Christian (Rachael's manager) saw the potential of one of our barns as a large stage set. As you can see from the preview photos the results are fantastic. Watch this space for details of the final video release.

 

 

  19/02/2006  

11th Hour during the video shoot.

We have invested in yet another world class Pultec EQ plug-in

  18/01/2006   Fitdog has purchased new Pultec digital equalizers that look, sound, and behave like real analog EQ. Pultec Equalizers provide smooth, sweet EQ and an extremely high-quality tube audio signal path.

 

Having held our prices for the last two years. Fitdog has increased its prices to £18 per hour from the 1st of January 2006. Any booking made in 2005 for 2006 will still be £15 per hour.   18/01/2006  
Fitdog has added the latest Roland Guitar Synthesiser (GR20) and guitar to its asset list. This enables guitarists to play any other instrument sound from the guitar. This instrument can also generate midi data for editing and refining from within Pro-Tools or our RS7000.   18/01/2006  
Fitdog Purchase an original Harry Walton oil painting to grace one of the walls in the tracking room   10/01/2006  
This years New Years party was extra special for us, thanks  to all the musicians , singers and friends that performed prior to midnight and for the fantastic fancy dress that everyone turned up in. Awesome. Even Jesus and the Devil turned up together. Click here for proof.   01/01/2006  
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