recording // mixing // PRODUCTION 

Interior BC’s Best Destination Recording Studio

Studio / room

​108 year old church

Hallowed Sound is a modern studio in a renovated former Anglican church, originally built in 1914. At the heart of the studio lies our vintage SSL4000E console, paired with the latest Pro Tools software, top tier outboard gear, impressive list of plug-ins, as well as our extensive instrument and amp collection. The studio features amazing acoustics from its soaring cathedral ceiling and large square footage. It is perfectly surrounded by the peaceful vibes of the British Columbia forest and nearby rustic community.

location

Nelson, British Columbia

Located in the heart of the Kootenays, Hallowed Sound studio is surrounded by picturesque mountain views. We are a short 15 minute drive from the renowned small city of Nelson, BC known as "The Queen City", and acknowledged for its impressive collection of restored heritage buildings from its glory days in a regional silver rush. 

owner / founder

Roger Swan 
Engineer / Producer / Mixer 

Founded by renowned audio engineer Roger Swan. He got his start working at legendary Vancouver studios such as Mushroom, the Warehouse, and Hipposonic. Roger made a name for himself as a pillar of the early Canadian hip-hop scene. He produced, engineered and mixed key projects for artists such as K-OS, Rascalz, Swollen Members and many more. Including winning the first Juno Award ever given for Best Rap Recording. In addition, he’s worked on projects for artists such as Alicia Keys, Nelly Furtado, Busta Rhymes, Devin Townsend and many others. Roger more recently taught audio engineering for many years, at NIMBUS School of Recording in Vancouver. He is now very excited to present and develop his newest venture; Hallowed Sound Studio. His new destination studio located in the pristine wilderness of British Columbia.

​assistant engineer​

Nelson From Nelson

A musician for over 25 years in the Kootenay scene, "NfN" has done many jobs in the music industry including tour manager, booking agent, promoter, studio engineer, live engineer, stage manager, festival organizer and more! His industry experience and and lust for quality musical equipment makes him the perfect complimentary partner to Roger, and he's excited to enter this new chapter in his musical journey.