Tuff Gong Intl. Services


The world-renowned Tuff Gong Studio is one of the largest audio recording facilities in the Caribbean with state-of-the-art equipment and a vibe that is conducive to creativity.  Artists, musicians, and producers have traveled from all over the world to record at this studio.  Recent clients include:  2002 Grammy Award winner, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, the I-Three, Gilberto Gil, Stanley Beckford, Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers, Capleton, Jon B, Roberta Flack, Chaka Khan and Pierpojak.

STUDIO: The best in live recording
Sony MXP 3000 (36 channel) Mixing Console
Sony APR 24-track Recorder
Otari MTR90 24-track Recorder
Tascam DA-98 & 78 (total of 32 tracks)
Tascam DA-45-HR DAT Machine
HHB CD Burner
Akai SX3000XL Sampler
Eventide 3000 SE
Rev 7
PCM70
PCM81
Sony DPS V55
Urei 1176 LN Compressor/Limiters
Aphex Expressers
Drawmer Noise Gates
DBX 166A Compressor/Gate
Yamaha 12-piece Drum Set
Fender Guitar Amps
Yamaha Grand Piano
B3 Hammond Organ
Orban Equalizers -- Parametric
Tube Equalizers
Protools HD2 Series

Size: Console Room 29 M2
Voicing Room 105 M2

Reopened on February 6, 2003, this facility offers the best in analog and digital mastering technology. The Mastering suites are acoustically designed to give a flat sonic response and are equipped to give the clients as true a sound enhancement as required. We guarantee the highest quality, efficient service and the best presentation for your product.

Equipment include SADIE Digital Audio Mastering; Crookwood Vinyl Mastering; Inferno DSR-8880 CD Duplicators and Rimage II Autsostar Printers.

STAMPER PLANT:
Three nickel baths for electroplating acetates: The plating is carefully removed, dried, cleaned, polished and trimmed, then coined to fit the pressing machines perfectly.

MUSIC MANUFACTURING LTD.
Famco - Centering Machine
Niacara - Trimming Machine
SMT Automatic Record Presses (45 and LP)

Vinyl records, CDs and Tuff Gong Merchandise

Catalogues include:  Tuff Gong, Universal, Motown, Island, Def Jam, Ghetto Youths International, MCA, A&M, Verve (Jazz), Big Yard, Fifth Element, Kickinš Production, MoMusic and other local producers.

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