SAD Entertainment

12/13/2024

After some unexpected delays - our Sony C-800G is back to business. Largely regarded as one of the greatest microphones in the world (to the point that some artists refuse to record without it!), it’s certain to be an invaluable addition to your signal chain.

A great mix starts at the source, and for that reason many of your favourite records have utilized this microphone - come test it out yourself at our new Flint Road location!

12/08/2024

Interested in ADR for your film, or voiceover work for your upcoming documentary, animation or video game?

Our custom-built recording studio is tailored to meet the demands of film professionals in Calgary. Featuring a wide range of industry-standard microphones, including Neumann and Sennheiser, we provide superior sound quality for every project. With latency-free Pro Tools playback on a 70” mobile flatscreen, acoustically treated spaces, top-tier equipment, and a dedicated team of audio experts, we’re sure we’re the right choice for your next creative project!

12/08/2024

DISCOUNTS & A GIVEAWAY!

We’re giving away three hours of studio time for FREE. For a chance to win, follow the instructions outlined in this post exactly & you will be added the the draw. The winning will be announced December 25th.

MASSIVE DISCOUNTS - from December 10th through 24th we are reducing our recording rates by 20%! If you’ve been thinking about booking, now’s a great time!

If you are interested in saving huge on a gift for a loved one - for every $100 you spent on a gift card - we’ll throw in an additional $50 on the house. That means if you gift somebody a $200 gift card, we’ll include an extra $100 FREE. Offer valid until December 24th.

Until December 24th, all music video orders are reduced by 15%!

Our after hours sessions come at no additional cost this holiday season. Book some late nights with your friends and make some magic! Offer expires December 24th.

11/26/2024

Snagged an Oberheim OB-X8 for the synth lovers. Perfect for film scoring, video game soundtracks & rich, analog instrumentals. Come tear it up YYC!

11/09/2024

Help Us Empower Artists & Break Down Barriers!

We’re thrilled to be in the running for the Field Law Community Grant, which would let us give 250 hours of studio time (or post production equivalent) to underserved artists in our community. This includes:

50% for Indigenous artists
25% for students
25% for men’s/women’s shelters and group homes.

Voting is quick and easy (no registration needed!) and closes on November 20th. Please take 5 seconds to hit the link in our bio and vote for our cause!

Every hour of service will be tracked in a public spreadsheet so our community can see the impact in real-time. We’re dedicated to making art accessible and creating a supportive, inclusive space for expression.

Moments like this are why we’ve poured everything into SAD Entertainment. Let’s make a difference together.

11/06/2024

We’ve snagged a DW kit, some mutes for practice/jams, some solid hardware, ported/portless kick options & have begun accumulating varied snare options. Come tear ‘em up.

11/03/2024

Watching YYC’s art scene grow is what we live for. Nights like the Halloween event are exactly what motivated us to built this second location. This is such a vibrant and diverse city, and as Calgary locals ourselves, we are so proud to give back where we can.

To everybody who showed up and showed what they got - thank you!
To those who showed up for their first time and met some new folks - you’re always welcome!

For us it’s never been about the profit. There are certainly more monetarily profitable industries. This industry, however, is profitable in the way of purpose, and so long as we can help push Calgary’s scene forward, we’ll be here Serving Artists Dreams.

09/09/2024

Not everybody prefers recording or mixing their projects in a commercial studio setting, and we get that. That’s why our founder, , has created a “fast track” course designed to help aspiring engineers quickly gain the skills they need—without the confusion of misleading YouTube advice!

This immersive program places aspiring engineers in a dynamic, professional environment, divided into two key parts: educational learning and hands-on practical application, all under the close mentorship of an industry-experienced audio engineer.

Interested in joining our customizable two-day program? Contact us for more details!

09/07/2024

Finalized rate sheet for fall 2024!

We’ve been trying to adjust and expand our services based on the demands of Calgary’s creative scene. These slides should answer most questions, but please reach out for more detailed info if you need too!

Let’s make some magic YYC 🤝

08/25/2024

Let’s get to work YYC. You know the drill.
Tag 3 friends.
Like this post.
Share to story + tag us.

We will log each entry and randomly pull a winner, to be announced September first. Good luck!

08/25/2024

A lil something for the community. Let’s get to work! Use code “AUGUST” for 25% off all services AND booking. Offer expires September first. Booking link in bio!

08/19/2024

3AM at SAD

07/29/2024

Shots of our new commercial space. Take a look at our podcast setup, our foley setup & our ADR setup!

07/10/2024

Beautiful night with beautiful people! Thanks to everybody who showed face at our opening celebration.

05/18/2024

03/16/2024

Having been 18 years old at the time of conceptualizing SAD Entertainment, tearing down a commercial location my team and I had spent years laying the foundations for to then repeat the process was not in my playbook. Just a baby then. I am 23 now, and extraordinarily proud of where we are, proud of this city, of humanity’s continual creativity. To adapt is to survive, in our world; I’m just glad I get to do it alongside our city. Our new location is all our last location was, and so much more. We’ve heard your feedback, and watched the industry, and figured this move to be a necessity. Thank you to not only each and every client who’s booked with us, but also to my family - and partners (, , ) as this is now yours as much as it is mine.

This is all funded by us, by the way. Young people, grant-free. We’re still rocking with the whole “for artists, by artists” thing. Stay tuned folks, we’re just getting started.

Brenden Ormandy | CEO/Founder | SAD Entertainment Inc.

01/12/2024

New Years giveaway!
Rules:
1) Must be following us.
2) Must tag 3 friends.
3) Like this post.
4) Share this post on your story and tags us.

One draw per person, only those who complete all 4 rules of entry will be considered!

**CONTEST ENDS JAN 26th**

Good luck!!