Freq Shop

At the crossroads of art, sound engineering and human psychology sits a pair of childhood buddies in swivel chairs, just trying to put out some good, honest records.

"I don't think you should get anything less than an awesome-sounding song," explains Freq Shop co-owner Derek Orsi, who, along with business partner Dave Traina, pours over 20 years of hands-on music experience into every mix. "The real magic lies in what you have to do to get that sound."

Nestled in the Mothership jam space in industrial St. Michel, the Freq Shop is a professional recording studio designed to ease performance anxiety and bring out the best in every artist. And whether it's using the right mic or cracking the right joke, the guitarist and drummer duo know exactly what it takes to keep the creative juices flowing and nail that perfect take. "I can relate to musicians - they're people I've hung out with my whole life," says Derek. "And when you spend four days locked up in here with these guys, you eventually start joking around and feeling good. And that's why most people leave here satisfied."