What Light Machine Entertainment INC. does

Light Machine Entertainment INC., operating as Light Machine Records, is a boutique recording studio founded in 2020 and owned and operated by sole proprietor Jeff Zipp, a 2x Emmy-nominated and RIAA Platinum-certified Producer/Engineer/Mixer. The studio delivers professional music recording, mixing, and mastering services from Vancouver, BC, with an indicated Los Angeles presence, serving three customer segments: indie musicians in Folk, Pop, Roots, and Americana genres; major broadcast and streaming production companies (ABC/Disney, CBS, Netflix, Disney+, Hallmark, CBC); and commercial brands including Fortis BC, Toyota, and Duer Jeans.

The technical foundation is an analog/digital hybrid setup centered on an IMAC Pro workstation paired with premium outboard gear including SSL VHD 4-channel and Chandler TG 2 2-channel preamps, Aurora 16 AD/DA converters, Empirical Labs Distressor EL8, and DBX 160A compressors. Microphone inventory includes Flea 47, Neumann KM 184, Royer 121, and AKG/Sennheiser/Shure dynamics. A distinctive vintage instrument collection spans a 1906 Kholer & Campbell piano, Mellotron, Fender Rhodes, Clavinet, Moog Sub 37, DSI Prophet Rev2, 1950s pump organ, and 1968/1971 Ludwig drums, supporting the studio's genre specialization. Software includes Waves, iZotope, Auto-Tune PRO, Native Instruments Komplete Ultimate, SoundToys, Omnisphere 2, and Soothe 2.

The business operates as a direct-to-consumer professional services firm with no formal sales team, no external funding, and no ownership beyond Jeff Zipp. Pricing is unit-based: $400+GST indie day rate (10am-6pm, engineer included), $800+GST per-song package (2 days recording), $400+GST unattended mixing (2 revisions included), $100+GST hourly, and custom quotes for TV/film/broadcast and brand work. All booking flows through phone (604 619 5949), email ([email protected]), or website-initiated inquiries. Cumulative output includes 350M+ accredited Spotify streams, a 2022 Platinum Record for Dani & Lizzy's "Dancing In The Sky," and 2 Emmy nominations.

Name

Light Machine Entertainment INC.

Legal name

Light Machine Entertainment INC.

Website

https://lightmachinerecords.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Light Machine Entertainment INC. (DBA Light Machine Records) is a Vancouver-based boutique recording studio owned and operated by Producer/Engineer Jeff Zipp, delivering professional recording, mixing, and mastering for indie artists, major TV/film networks, and commercial brands, with over 350M accredited Spotify streams and a 2022 RIAA Platinum certification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recording Studio Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (51224)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio Engineering Services (Tracking, Mixing, Mastering) (MPAIAHAD)

Keywords

• Recording studio services
• Music production
• Mixing and mastering
• Audio engineering
• TV film scoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Recording Studio Day Rate: Indie day rate at $400+GST for 10am-6pm sessions, includes engineer Jeff Zipp. Primary revenue stream for individual artists.
2. Per-Song Recording Package: $800+GST per song including 2 days of recording. Bundled service for indie artists.
3. Mixing and Mastering: $400+GST unattended mixing with 2 revisions free of charge. Mix stems available at $50/song. Sold separately from recording day rate.
4. Hourly Studio Time: $100+GST per hour for flexible studio access.
5. TV/Film/Broadcast Scoring and Licensing: Music recording services for television production companies. Custom rates quoted per project. Clients include ABC/Disney Big Sky, CBS The Amazing Race, Netflix.
6. Commercial Brand Projects: Music and audio production for commercial clients including Fortis BC, Toyota, Duer Jeans. Quote-based pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Light Machine Records is a boutique recording studio owned and operated by Jeff Zipp providing professional music recording, mixing, and mastering services. The studio specializes in Folk, Pop, Roots, and Americana genres and serves indie artists, TV/film production companies, and commercial brands with day-rate, per-song, and hourly studio bookings. TV/film/broadcast scoring and licensing for networks such as ABC/Disney, CBS, Netflix, and Hallmark is also offered.

Product overview

Light Machine Records is a boutique recording studio operated by Jeff Zipp, offering a single integrated suite of audio production services. The core offering encompasses music recording (with per-song and day-rate options), mixing, mastering, and mixing stems services. The studio specializes in Folk, Pop, Roots, and Americana genres and has achieved over 350 million accredited streams on Spotify.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Indie Recording Day Rate Full-day studio rental from 10am to 6pm at $400+GST including engineer time with Jeff Zipp, targeted at independent recording artists.
• Per-Song Recording Package Bundled recording package priced at $800+GST per song, covering two days of studio recording time, intended for indie artists producing singles or album tracks.
• Mixing and Mastering Unattended mixing and mastering services at $400+GST with two free revisions; mix stems available at $50 per song. Sold separately from recording day rate.
• Hourly Studio Time Flexible hourly studio access at $100+GST per hour for shorter sessions and targeted booking needs.
• TV/Film/Broadcast Scoring and Licensing Custom-quoted music recording, scoring, and licensing services for TV, film, and broadcast clients including ABC/Disney, CBS, Netflix, Disney, and Hallmark productions.
• Commercial Brand Projects Quote-based music and audio production for commercial brand clients including Fortis BC, Toyota, and Duer Jeans for use in advertising and brand campaigns.

Quantifiable outcome

• 350 Million+ accredited streams on Spotify across all productions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Abbey Road Studios: Legendary London recording facility with extensive film-scoring and orchestral recording heritage; comparable in serving top-tier broadcast and film music clients, though at far greater scale.
• Sunset Sound: Iconic Hollywood recording studio with deep history across major-label and film/TV projects; a broader incumbent operating at much larger scale but overlapping on artist recording services.
• EastWest Studios: Premier Los Angeles recording studio serving major film, TV, and label clients; broader incumbent in the same premium recording-services category as Light Machine.
• Capitol Studios: World-class Los Angeles recording facility inside the Capitol Records tower; serves a similar elite artist and film-scoring clientele but at materially higher scale and pricing.
• Conway Recording Studios: Established Los Angeles boutique/commercial studio serving major-label artists and film/TV productions; broader incumbent with similar genre and client overlap.

Emerging players

• BandLab Technologies: Digital audio workstation and collaboration platform enabling remote recording and production; emerging alternative to physical boutique studios, particularly for indie artists on tight budgets.

Direct peers

• Mushroom Studios: Long-running Vancouver boutique studio offering recording, mixing, and mastering with high-end equipment — closely aligned with Light Machine's positioning as a premium city-level boutique facility.
• The Warehouse Studio: Vancouver-based boutique recording studio with a similar profile of working with major-label and indie artists; directly comparable in geography and service offering to Light Machine Records.
• Metalworks Studios: Canadian boutique production facility offering recording, mixing, and music-for-film services; comparable in the Canadian boutique-studio segment with similar genre breadth.
• NRG Recording Studios: Boutique commercial recording studio in North Hollywood serving indie artists, major labels, and film/TV clients — a direct US analogue in scale and business model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC5zrZDFv4x9JJ9a9x6mJDNg
• Facebookfacebook.com/lightmachinerecords
• Instagraminstagram.com/lightmachinerecords

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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