ff studio

High Ceiling Studio Specifically Designed for Acoustics

Designed by Australia-based recording studio designer, John Sayers, whose work distributes in 14 countries. Space with 6-meter-high ceiling specifically designed for acoustics. Two recording rooms allow simultaneous recording. Brand-new Steinway Grand Piano A-188 by Steinway & Sons Hamburg. Control room featuring ATC monitoring. Dolby Certificated Atmos Music Studio. Location accessible by MRT and with easy parking.
Email
ffstudio25@gmail.com
Address
No.210, Shida Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 10088, TAIWAN
MRT
7 min. walk from Taipower Building Station, Exit 4 or 5
Parking
Parking lot of Taipei City Hakka Cultural Park across the street
Hours
Monday- Sunday 10:00-22:00
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ABOUT US

ff studio was established in 2014, and moved to the current location in 2016. The name of the studio comes from the musical notation “ff” or “fortissimo” that indicates the “very loud” dynamics. “ff” also stands for the symmetrical f-holes on string instruments in the violin family, signifying the founding sound engineer’s background as a violinist. The “f” also relates to the founding sound engineer’s favorite, Beethoven’s F major Symphony, Pastorale. We believe that the quality of recording is first about the space acoustics, and then follows the instruments and equipment. However, the improvement of space is also among the most difficult and costly to pursue. To achieve the desired level of acoustics effect, ff studio worked with Designer John Sayers, who specialized in designing recording studios. The rare recording room space with 6-meter-high ceiling was transformed into music hall acoustics by selection of professional construction material, applying complicated construction techniques and acoustic engineering method, and the comprehensive consideration on sound insulation and noise reduction rather than passive absorption. It is ideal for the recording of piano, string, wind or percussion instruments, or vocals.

There are 2 recording rooms with glass window to allow for bands to play simultaneously for separate recording.
6 meters high celling with very good acoustics design. Sound like the music hall.
Live room
Vocal booth
Control room with standard layout and acoustics, Dolby certifited "Dolby Atmos Music Studio".
Brand-new Steinway Grand Piano A-188 by Steinway & Sons Hamburg, the choice of most pianists
Snack Room
VIP Room
The album that won the 2015 Cannes Soundtrack Award was recorded in ff studio: Original Soundtrack of the Motion Picture The Assassin, Composer Lim Giong.

SOUND ENGINEER

Producer/Recording Engineer TSO Hsing

  • Recording Engineer of Original Soundtrack of the Motion Picture The Assassin (Producer Lim Giong, 2015 Cannes Soundtrack Award)
  • Lecturer of “Audio Engineering” in Music Department, Fu Jeng Catholic University
  • Producer and recording engineer of dozens of albums, original soundtrack, TV commercial and video game music
  • CRR de Rueil-Malmaison Prix de Superieur de Violon
  • CRR de Rueil-Malmaison Prix d’Exllence de Musique de Chambre
  • Avid Training - Pro Tools 101,110,201
  • Apple Certified Pro - Final Cut Pro X

PRICE LIST

Studio Rental

Service Price Details
Studio Rental
(without piano)
TWD 2,000 /hr
TWD 16,000 /day
For Recording/Stereo Mixing. The time starts on the reserved time until departure from the recording/mixing room. Minimum reservation is 2 hours.
Up to 10 hrs per day, TWD 1,600 /hr for additional hours.
Studio Rental
(with piano)
TWD 2,500 /hr
TWD 20,000 /day
Including usage of Steinway & Sons A-188 made in Hamburg.
The time starts on the reserved time until departure from the recording/mixing room. Minimum reservation is 2 hours.
Up to 10 hrs per day, TWD 2,000 /hr for additional hours.
Atmos
Studio Rental
TWD 2,500 /hr
TWD 20,000 /day
ff studio is Dolby Certified Atmos Music Studio. We have up to 7.1.4 speakers system and projector. The time starts on the reserved time until departure from the mixing room. Minimum reservation is 2 hours. Up to 10 hrs per day, TWD 2,000 /hr for additional hours.
Rehearsal
(with piano)
TWD 1,500 /hr Use only the Live Room, just for rehearsal and practice. No Video or Audio recording allowed. Including usage of Steinway Grand Piano A-188, music stands and chairs. Not including the other gears.

Sound engineer (in house rate)

TWD 500~1,500 /hr

Editing/Mixing/Mastering: Please contact for quotation.


Instruction for Recording Room

  • The rental includes total area of ground and first floor, which comprises roughly 165 square meters. All equipment including percussion set may be used.
  • ff studio is equipped with brand-new Steinway Grand Piano A-188 by Steinway & Sons Hamburg. No prepared piano or touching piano wire allowed. Please do not place any item on the piano. No food or drink allowed in the recording area.
  • Additional tuning immediately before recording can be arranged. ff studio appointed tuning specialist charges TWD 3,000 per time. Please make the tuning request at least 7 days in advance.
  • The recording area is under camera surveillance. In case of improper treatment of equipment or instrument, ff studio reserves the right to suspend recording at any time and claim damage compensation.
  • Entrance of cast crew is charged separately. Please contact for quotation.
  • To reserve time slot, 30% advance payment must be received. Prices listed above did not include tax.

GEAR LIST

Grand Piano

Steinway & Sons Model A-188
-Made in Hamburg, Germany

Drums

SAKAE TrilogyVintage Drum Set
-Made in Japan
1st set:
22"x16" Kick
16"x16" Floor Tom
13"x9" Tom
12”x8" Tom
2nd set:
18"x14" Kick
14"x14" Floor Tom
12"x8" Tom
10”x7" Tom
Snare:
14”x6.5" Snare
Pedal:
DW9000 Single Bass Drum Pedal

Microphones

DPA 4006 Stereo Pair x2
DPA 2006 Stereo Pair
DPA 4011 Stereo Pair x2
DPA 4099V
DPA 4099C
DPA 4099U
DPA 4099P
AKG C12 VR
Neumann U87 Ai x2
Neumann KM143 Stereo Pair
Neumann KM184 Stereo Pair
sE Electronics sE4400a Stereo Pair
sE Electronics sE5 Stereo Pair
Aston Starlight Stereo Pair
Mesanovic Model 2S(Ribbon)
AEA N8 Stereo Pair(Ribbon)
Shure SM57
Shure SM58
Shure Beta52
Audix D6
Audix D4
Audix D2 x2
Audix i5

Console

Solid State Logic SSL ORIGIN 32
Analog Studio Console

Mic Pres

SSL’s new PureDrive mic preamps (32ch)
Grace Design m801 (8ch)
Millennia HV-3D (8ch)

Outboards

SSL E-Series parametric EQ (32ch)

Bricasti M7

Millennia NSEQ-2

Manley Nu Mu

SSL Fusion

Tascam 112 MKII Tape Recorder

AD/DA

AVID MTRX STUDIO x2
Forssell MADA-2a
LE LAVRY4496 MAD-824

Interfaces

AVID MTRX STUDIO x2
with Avid HD Native Thunderbolt
RME UFX
RME UFX II

Monitoring

ATC SCM50ASL Pro (Main)

ATC SCM20ASL Pro (L/C/R)
Genelec 7060B (Woofer)
Neumann KH80 DSP x8 (Surround/Top)
YAMAHA NS-10M Studio
YAMAHA HS5
AKG K240 studio x2
SHURE SRH440 x7
SHURE SE215 x4
SONY MDR-7506
Beyerdynamic DT770 PRO x4

Monitor Controller

Grace Design M908 (Surround)

Dangerous Music D-BOX

Personal Monitor System

Hear Technologies Hear Back

Plugins

Plugin Alliance
UAD 2
Fabfilter
Izotope
Celemony Melodyne Studio
Eiosis
FLUX::
Waves
Soundtoys
Audio Ease Altiverb 7 XL
LiquidSonics
SPAT Revolution
Zynaptiq
Plug And Mix
Acoustica Audio

DAW

Pro Tools | Ultimate
Sequoia 13
DSP-Quattro

System

MAC STUDIO M1 Ultra OS X 12

Others

SSL UF8 Advanced DAW Controller
TC Electronic Clarity M V2

Video Cameras

Sony PXW-Z150 4K
Sony FDR-AX700 4K
Sony FDR-AX100 4K
Sony FDR-AX40 4K
Sony FX30 4K
Nikon D850 4K
Nikon Z9 8K

媒體報導 Press

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CONTACT

Email
ffstudio25@gmail.com
Address
No.210, Shida Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 10088, TAIWAN
MRT
7 min. walk from Taipower Building Station, Exit 4 or 5
Parking
Parking lot of Taipei City Hakka Cultural Park across the street
Hours
Monday- Sunday 10:00-22:00
Social Media Links of ff studio