Ray Montford

Recording/Mix/Mastering Engineer

Producer/Musician

A 1984 graduate of Fanshawe College's acclaimed Music Industry Arts Engineering/Production Program, today Ray is a seasoned recording/mix engineer and composer/producer who has been honing his craft and expertise for 25 years. Whether he's playing, engineering or producing, he's consistently bringing his skills with precision and musicality to your session.

With Ray at the board, you will be guided by some of the best ears in the business. Your digital files will take on a new dimension through Ray's experience as he works the sonic merits of analogue equipment seamlessly with the editing flexibility of Pro Tools. One of Ray's greatest strenghts and joys is the art of mixing; sculpting your tracks into a sonic haven where every instrument is heard and placed in the right perspective and with just the perfect amount of spice. In Mastering, your project will benefit significantly from the added depth, warmth and resolution of the world-class analogue tube path that your signal will go through. Most importantly and with every task, you'll benefit from Ray's insightful knowledge of sound and music to capture your best performance and make your record sound excellent.

Ray's aesthetic and recordings are recognized by by his peers and amongst audiophiles for their musical realism and sonic quality. His most recent record a fragile balance, released on CD and 180g premium vinyl, was partially funded by Totem Acoustic , one of the world's finest manufacturers of audio speakers. Ray's first full ensemble record, shed your skin, continues to be played at high-end audio shows around the world and in many audiophile stores to showcase the merits of their systems.