Grafton Music

ABOUT GRAFTON

The Grafton studio complex is centrally located within fifteen minutes of Kingston’s metropolitan areas, some of Jamaica’s finest hotels and the Norman Manley international airport.

Built in one of the original residential districts of the capital city, Kingston, the Grafton Complex spans over 9000 sq feet and is the ideal location for anyone who wants to experience the real urban Jamaican musical vibe rich in history and culture and close to the heartbeat of the people

The complex has recently been renovated and is now a complete one-stop project studio

Throughout the complex you will find state-of-the-art equipment facilitating both analogue and digital recording utilizing the latest in protocols technology.

The complex also boasts live recording capabilities and 3 first class rehearsal studios complete with dance floors and mirrors for choreography and dance classes, making the Grafton complex a virtual one stop shop.

Main Studio

Pro-tools HD system with diamond bundle G5 Apple McIntosh computer Atari MTRii 24 track tape machine (analog) with console Einstein by Amek Wide range of microphones including Neumann, AKG, Shure and Sennheiser for live drum recordings. Speakers:- Tannoy 15-11 Mackie HR24, Roland DS 90 (24 bit- self powered)

Assorted out- board effects, compressors, gates and processors

Pre-Production Studio

Pro-Tools Digi02 Assortment of sound modules Roland, Korg, EMU, microphones

Rehearsal Studios

Mixing Board Sound craft 24 channel console Microphones Shure sm 58 Drum set Yamaha PA System Full range EV speakers Peavey Bass/Guitar Amps JBL Monitor Wedges

And a well trained staff complement ready to add a world of creativity to any project or idea.

The Staff

The CEO, the man behind it all is internationally renowned songwriter producer and musician – Mikie Bennett; his keen insightful personal touch can be felt throughout the complex, having created an atmosphere conducive to true artist expression through music.

Mikie has engaged the services of world class engineer Errol Brown, Bob Marley’s former lead engineer and together they have conceptualized and built the 20 X 16 foot control room of the main studio.

Grafton has an ambience that enhances the creative effort while delivering quality productions of the highest industry standard.

Oh yeah and when you need to take a break and catch some vibes then you must check out the chill spots.

The Mango tree Lounge

Court Yard

Smokey Ville

Other Services

Cuisine

Your visit to this complete project studio will take on delightful culinary significance; with our Jamaican cuisine encounter you will be treated to the skills of our in-house chef whose specialty of Jamaica dishes and drinks is guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds.

Internet Café

While you dine you may browse the internet wireless.

Communication Center

While at Grafton our staff will keep all your important connections

Hotel Reservations Airline Confirmation Faxes/ Phone Call Transportation

Videography

Have your time at Grafton captured on tape by your personal videographer ( ask about our electronic press kit packages)

Come to think of it the Grafton complex is more and more becoming the island’s all inclusive hot spot of the music industry.

Along with the who’s who of Jamaican music the Grafton studio complex has hosted the likes of Maxi Priest, Roberta Flack, LL Cool J, Third World, Ziggy Marley, CrossFire and John King both from Barbados.

The studio has also hosted film crews for advertising and video recordings for television including the latest Puma ad which featured international recording star Elephant Man.

For more details contact Grafton music