Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1979-2012 (Accumulation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
Textual
5016 linear cms
Video
36 video cassettes : ¾ in. U-Matic (approx.. 108 mins.)
46 video cassettes : Digital Betacam (approx. 2760 mins.)
44 video cassettes : MiniDV (approx. 2640 mins.)
11 video cassettes : DVCam (approx.. 660 mins.)
16 video cassettes : VHS (approx. 240 mins.)
7 video cassettes : SVHS (approx.. 210 mins.)
63 video cassettes : BetacamSP (approx. 3780 mins.)
1 video cassette : D2 (approx. 60 mins.)
1 video cassette : DVCPro (approx. 90 mins.)
Optical Media (Moving Image)
88 optical discs: DVD ; video (approx.. 5280 mins.)
Audio
5 open reels : 1 in. ; audio (approx.. 150 mins.)
300 audio cassettes : DAT (approx. 13500 mins.)
1 audio cassette : 3/4 in. ; audio (approx. 40 mins.)
25 audio cassettes : DTRS (approx. 1000 mins.)
2 audio cassettes : Hi8 (approx. 20 mins.)
5 audio cassettes : DA8 (approx. 150 mins.)
91 open reels : ½ in. ; audio (approx. 5460 mins.)
4 audio cassettes (approx. 240 mins.)
53 open reels : ¼ in. ; audio (approx. 795 mins.)
197 open reels : 2 in. ; audio (approx. 30 mins.)
Optical Media (Audio)
140 optical discs : CD-R ; audio (includes 1314 cda files; 604 wav files; 179 ptf files; 2 wfm files; 417 unidentified files; 96 bak files; 3 mp3 files; 1 mov files; 2 ac3 files) (approx. 5666 mins.)
1 optical disc : CD ; audio (approx. 45 mins.)
63 optical discs : DVD-R ; audio (includes 13615 wav files; 147 aif files; 604 ptf files; 19 wfm files; 191 pts files; 4 dat files; 37 spk files; 1 ovw files; 452 sd2 files; 8 tfx files; 182 ptf files; 806 bak files; 677 unidentified files) (approx. 4118 mins.)
Electronic
338 data cassettes : 8 mm
42 discs : CD ; data (software tutorials)
340 optical discs : CD-R ; data (includes 335 aif files; 382 jpg files; 4 gif files; 10 png files; 430 pts files; 3 move files; 41 ini files; 329 L files; 316 R files; 2 sea files; 1 dll file; 1 sfk file; 1 wac file; 5 pdf files; 10 eps files; 2 psd files; 667 sd2 files; 5 mp3 files; 22 tfx files; 281 bak files; 2 word file; 1421 wav files; 28 mov files; 2 sit files; 5142 wav files; 6 smi files; 4 wfm files; 2 img files; 1 cpt filez; 4 html files; 6 jpeg files; 1 doc file; 109 pft files; 6388 unidentified files) (approx. 1098 mins.)
230 optical discs : DVD ; data (software)
262 optical discs : DVD-R ; data (includes 47 cda files; 37479 wav files; 516 ptf files; 1178 pts files; 2 omf files; 2 cwp files; 40 mov files; 2 sft files; 3 pdf files; 4913 unidentified files; 110 sda files; 48 wfm files; 766 aif files; 1172 bak files; 1605 jpg files, 21 mp3 files, 297 txf files; 165 rft files; 2 on files; 6 –tf files; 39 spk files; 5 dat files; 2 ndr files; 7 exe files; 2 skn files; 7 gif files;1 cpt files; 9 dll; 2 dps files; 1 vprj file; 1 info file; 1 ver file; 1 gy file; 1 tle file; 2 btle files; 1 dbt file; 19 bmp files; 2 dcf files; 3 wmv files; 2 di2 files; 522 mrk files; 1 lab file; 1 lab file; 949 mon files; 372 pts files; 2751 gpk files; 296 peak files; 1 acf file; 1 vfp file; 53 csh files; 1 fxb file; 3 dva files; 1 flt file; 1 brt file; 9 icg files; 618 tiff files; 1 htm file; 4 psd files; 1 doc file; 18 mov files; 3 move files; 2 mpg files; 21 bup files; 20 ifo files; 23 vob files; 147 L files; 148 R files; 7 av files; 6 nfo files; 5 html files; 12 mcf files; 2 avi files; 1 acd3 files; 81 npr files; 2 ftp files; 6 rx2 files; ) (approx. 19529 mins.)
14 data cassettes : Magneto Optical Disks
7 data cassettes : DLT
9 computer disks : magnetic ; 5 in. floppy (mixing data)
510 computer disks : magnetic ; 3.5 in. floppy (mixing data)
Data key: 1 key
Hard Drives: 15 drives (includes: 948446 wav files; 36692 html files; 4927 htm files; 11397 pts files; 4100 rsrc files; 15797 strings files; 35368 jpg files; 4101 peak files; 1003 wfm files; 1775 mov files; 8 npr files; 91 wmv files; 40736 ptf files; 619 ptx files; 1796 txt files; 5076 tfx files; 4968 png files; 1072 pdf files; 65 mid files; 15 rtf files; 4 vsm files; 390 doc files; 6 shadow files; 857 db files; 4 ddb files; 967 bak files; 90 cpr files; 27 csh files; 676 mp3 files; 244 zip files; 253 m4a flies; 30 mid files; 36 gik files; 288 R files; 299 L files; 8 wa6 files; 6 disc files; 2539 xmp files; 1532 mpeg files; 122 avi files; 67 mp4 files; 20 prpoj files; 14 pek files; 14 efa files; 9 flv files; 2687 mps files; 1316 vif files; 1254 sp files; 1129 bmp files; 902 tga files; 2343 tif files; 3291 tiff files; 283 dps files; 231 scn files; 173 dva files; 126 ac3 files; 209 icg files; 221 btle files; 103 mpg files; 83 tar files; 104 dtb files; 91 exe files; 47 ver files; 104 tle files; 103 gy files; 32 m2v files; 9975 gif files; 35 ini files; 1956 psd files; 30 aep files; 353 dps files; 204 dva files; 13 bit files; 331 bmp files; 52 ver files; 40 dat files; 31 log files; 26 uprj files; 216 info files; 6 mex files; 5 m2v files; 55 tga files; 24 dva flies; 20 sfk files; 33895 files; 7156 plist files; 1674 gz files; 909 icn files; 811 rtf files; 745 xib files; 640 class files; 752 xml files; 594 el files; 552 elc files; 515 1 files; 472 pm files; 453 pl flies; 398 scpt files; 353 icc files; 314 src files; 314 al files; 172 pod files; 2282 sd2 files; 6604 php files; 950 js files; 812 tpl files; 660 pcc files; 660 kfd files; 998 TTF files; 374 m2v files; 310 swf files; 293 css files; 282 docx files; 179 ai files; 102 eps files; 99 fla files; 535 xml files; 522 js files; 240 css files; 151 pgm files; 83 mts files; 81 m2ts flies; 25328 aif files; 96 spk files). (approx. 392514 mins.)
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
Metalworks Studio is the longest running studio in Canada, founded in 1978 by Gil Moore. Moore, the drummer of the award winning band Triumph, has led the company to success, with the addition of Metalworks Institute, an accredited school training students in music production and engineering. Metalworks has also grown in the direction of live event production, under the title of Metalworks Production Group. Metalworks Studio though, continues to lead Moore’s career. With six studios, Metalworks Studio has recorded many international hit artists like David Bowie, Guns N’Roses, ‘N Sync, and Prince. They have also worked with many successful Canadian artists like Alexisonfire, Anne Murray, Drake, and Nelly Furtado. Many of these albums have been Gold and Platinum Certified.
The studio has been recognized for their talents, winning Canada’s Studio of the Year 17 times at the CMW Canadian Music Industry Awards.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated to the archive by founder Gil Moore.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The collection spans a wide variety of material, including multiple hard drives and textual material. The textual material offers excellent insight into the production process, as it includes track listings, mixing instructions, and other information needed for each session.
Both Canadian and International artists are represented in this collection, as there are audio and visual elements for artists like Anne Murray, Nelly Furtado, Rita McNeil, and the Weeknd. There are also commercial recordings for multiple companies including Disney World, Fisher Price Toys, and Ontario Tourism.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Preservation concerns may limit access, consult archivist.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Contact archivist for further finding aid information.
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Alternative identifier(s)
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Murray, Anne (Subject)
- Troiano, Domenic (Subject)
- McClement, Doug (Subject)
- Blue Rodeo (Subject)
Genre access points
Description control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
Dates of creation revision deletion
Created July 22, 2019 by Elizabeth Carroll.
Language(s)
- English
Script(s)
Sources
Clay, Chris. “No midlife crisis for Metalworks Studios as it hits the big 4-0.” Mississauga.com, September 24, 2017. https://www.mississauga.com/news-story/7541851-no-midlife-crisis-for-metalworks-studios-as-it-hits-the-big-4-0/
Metalworks Studio. “History.” About. Last modified 2018. https://metalworksstudios.com/about/history