has has 40 years' experience performing, writing, recording and producing Gospel music
worked with and backed up some of the most successful artists in Gospel and Country music
has been a sound engineer for some of the top artists in the music business
has employed some of the finest musicians in Central Pennsylvania for the
North Recording Studio Band
Jake is teaching Music Theory, Music Appreciation and Introduction to World
Religions at Penn State Altoona. He is an ordained minister in the
Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches and is actively serving in his home church
in pulpit supply and music arranging.
We do more than push buttons. We help you produce the best sound and recording performance you and your group can make.
Our reputation has always depended on your quality project and your satisfaction.
We have never had to advertise due to positive referrals.
Studio time is by appointment but our staff works everyday except on Sundays on
sound tracks which we send to clients and ministries all over the WORLD.
Our equipment includes but is not limited to:
32 channel recording console
24 track -- digital workstation -- 128 virtual tracks
Automated Mixdown
digital delay, reverb and all necessary rack-mounted outboard equipment effects
Roland 4500 stereo digital piano
Yamaha digital grand piano
Yamaha Motif ES8 and S03, and Casio keyboards
enough quality microphones and stands to accommodate any size group up to a symphony orchestra
600 square feet of air conditioned studio floor space
Peavey guitar, bass and keyboard amplifiers
Ovation and Yamaha guitars
Computer assisted sound editing
Computer assisted graphic design for both jewel case cover and CD label design
thermal direct to disc printing available
restroom integrated with the studio
We can take your soundtrack and put it in any key.
Although most of our clients are Gospel and Christian music artists, we have produced radio jingles for local companies and advertising agencies. We choose only secular work that does not conflict with our Christian testimony.
The studio, Gospel Music Up North and limited live performances what we do so our studio time is very flexible. However, weekend sessions will book up quickly. It would be advisable to
make arrangements for your project session as soon as possible to avoid delay.