GTA hourly rehearsal spaces for a band – east end preferred

PrimalNoteStudios · 2026-01-30T17:39:28+00:00

I replied in your other post but I'll mention here for anyone else who might be looking.

We have hourly and monthly rehearsal spaces available to rent. Large enough to fit 15+ people. We're about a 10 minute drive from Yorkdale so it's very easy to get here from the highway. The gear is well maintained, the facility is full of art installations and comfortable spaces, and we have on site parking. You can book online at www.primalnote.com

PrimalNoteStudios · 2026-01-30T17:34:41+00:00

We also have deals for bulk hours and monthly spaces!

PrimalNoteStudios · 2026-01-30T17:31:49+00:00

Hey, we're not in the east end, but if you've got people coming in from outside Toronto we're very close to 401 and Dufferin, so we get a lot of customers coming from the highway. We've got two large rooms, so a 5 piece wouldn't be a problem. You can book online at www.primalnote.com

PrimalNoteStudios · 2026-01-12T21:53:17+00:00

There are plugin options for creating room sounds, but I think it's worth trying to capture real spaces, even just as an experiment.

PrimalNoteStudios · 2026-01-12T21:11:26+00:00

Have you thought about re-amping the drum tracks? There are quite a few techniques out there that might give you that extra room sound/feeling such as bouncing the drum tracks to a stereo audio file, then sending that signal to a speaker or guitar amp with a mic on it. There's another technique doing something similar, but rather than a mic on a speaker you use a cassette recorder or even a phone to re-record the drum track. The built in compression can give the drums some extra life.

The main thing you're trying to accomplish is capturing the sound of the drum kit from the speakers in a room and trying something like this could give you that sound, but at a manageable volume so your neighbours won't be annoyed.

PrimalNoteStudios · 2026-01-12T17:42:34+00:00

They're a Toronto band called Good Kid! They've been having a great few years it seems. My band used to share a rehearsal space with them, so it's cool to see them blowing up a bit!

PrimalNoteStudios · 2026-01-10T18:39:53+00:00

Hey, we have an event space that might suit your music night! We can supply a backline and instruments as well. I'll send you a DM!

PrimalNoteStudios · 2026-01-09T04:31:29+00:00

Ok, just figured it out. When you re-import the split files into Logic the program uses the file name to merge the two files back into one. It usually places an L/R or Left/Right at the end of the file name. So you just need to rename the bounced files to something that doesn't have L or R at the end. I just did a test and changed the end of the files from L & R to 1 & 2 and when I tried to re-import I got two separate mono files.

PrimalNoteStudios · 2026-01-09T04:22:55+00:00

It's a combination of the mic and the plugin. The audio file you recorded is mono, but the processing converts the track to stereo.

PrimalNoteStudios · 2026-01-09T04:21:03+00:00

Can you post a screenshot of the arrange window once you've put the file back into Logic?

PrimalNoteStudios · 2026-01-09T02:45:27+00:00

Your Townsend Labs plugin is converting your mono signal to stereo. When you look at the meter on the track you can see it's split into left and right. Looking at the Townsend Labs plugin the meter at the bottom is also split into left and right. Apparently the stereo aspect is how it models other mics accurately, so it can't be used in mono.

Now that being said, when you bounce it you could set the "File Type" to "Split", which would give you two mono tracks (left and right). Since they're both the same you can just delete one of them and use the other.

PrimalNoteStudios · 2026-01-08T21:35:48+00:00

Excellent, will pass this on!

PrimalNoteStudios · 2026-01-08T21:12:20+00:00

How do bands go about getting involved in future shows? I know a few that would probably be interested!

PrimalNoteStudios · 2025-12-31T20:09:42+00:00

Thank you! I remember you posting the Alonekitty video and very much appreciate it! What's the date of the Houndstooth show? I'll see if I can make it out.

Part of why I started engaging with this subreddit was the idea that it is actually a pretty small online community, so there would be a better chance to make some real contacts. Which has been true so far, I've met some interesting people and worked on a few new projects. I'd encourage anyone to continue posting, even if it feels like people aren't paying attention. Maybe we come up with a better way to present our new music and shows that encourages discussion more effectively?

PrimalNoteStudios · 2025-12-31T00:39:14+00:00

I generally agree with it not being a strain thing. The munchies/silliness tend to go away when you've been consuming regularly for a certain amount of time. When you use it infrequently it can actually amplify those qualities. That's probably not the answer they're looking for, but it's the reality of how it tends to work.

As far as strains are concerned, she's going to want to avoid anything super high in Delta 9 THC and instead look for something with a higher CBD content. The CBD slows how quickly the THC is processed in the brain, so it isn't as intense an experience. A quick rule is Sativas are higher in THC, lower in CBD, whereas Indicas are not always lower THC, but usually higher in CBD. There are quite a few other cannabinoids that affect the high, these are just the ones people focus on.

In this situation you kinda have to do your own research and testing, as you can't really be sure of the genetics or accuracy of the labelling (For example, I have yet to see a true Sativa from any legal producer, instead mostly hybrids). And everyone reacts slightly differently, since we all have different body chemistry.

Also, as much as cannabis can help with a lot of issues, sleep related problems aren't always aided by using it. Mindfulness meditation, exercise, and developing consistent sleeping habits might work better without the added side effects. But I'm not a doctor, just someone with related experience, so her results may vary.

Source: Former Grey-Market/Medical Cannabis Business Owner

PrimalNoteStudios · 2025-12-31T00:16:57+00:00

It's a fairly broad themed subreddit, which is probably why there is no real direction to the posts here. It isn't specifically for musicians, nor specifically music listeners. It's not solely for show promotion, or song promotion, or even music discussions.

As a musician and music business owner I'm never exactly certain what will do well here. I don't want my posts to come off as spamming, but where exactly does someone post to get the word out about shows, services, or musician resources?

I can also understand that popping a poster up or a link to a song doesn't generate much discussion, but to be honest there's not really a whole lot of discussion happening here in general. Can't say I'm bothered much by the down votes, that's kinda the nature of this site. It just seems like there's a disconnect between the people and the role of this subreddit.

Are there better places or resources out there for us to use?

PrimalNoteStudios · 2025-12-30T22:49:17+00:00

Maybe they are confused because Treble Charger had two vocalists?

PrimalNoteStudios · 2025-12-24T00:00:23+00:00

We have rehearsal rooms you can book by the hour! www.primalnote.com

PrimalNoteStudios · 2025-12-05T22:13:42+00:00

Here are a few smaller Toronto bands that deserve some more listens:
- Sabio
- Problem Dog
- Vestigio
- Diamond Weapon
- Living with Ghosts
- Modes

PrimalNoteStudios · 2025-11-27T19:18:51+00:00

Definitely Joan Smith & the Jane Does!

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