The studio is known for its traditional look and intimate feel, which attracted artists such as Gordon Lightfoot, U2 and Johnny Cash.

They purchased a building from the early 1900s in downtown Hamilton, Ontario and spent a year converting it into a proper studio opening for business in 1976.

[2] Throughout the decade, the studio grew in popularity, with artists such as Gordon Lightfoot and Stan Rogers recording there, among others.

[2] From then, on, the studio continued to host Canadian musicians and bands like Big Wreck, Bruce Cockburn and The Killjoys, as well as international acts such as U2, Johnny Cash and Brian Eno.

[6] In early 2023, Bob Doidge sold ownership of the studio to partners Mike Bruce and Marco Mondano.