La Shop Studios

What La Shop Studios does

La Shop Studios is a private, Montreal-based professional audio production facility operating three specialized studios under one roof: the flagship Majuscule studio for high-end recording, Shop-V for music recording and commercial work, and Minuscule for sound post-production, effects, and pre-mix. The studio is built around high-end analog and digital equipment (Neumann, Neve, SSL, Universal Audio), professional software (Nuendo, Cubase, Pro Tools HD, Ableton Live), and remote-collaboration tooling (Source Connect), allowing it to deliver recording, editing, mixing, mastering, sound design, and 5.1 surround output for advertising, film, television, podcast, and live-event clients.

The company offers an end-to-end service stack spanning studio rental, audio post-production, podcast production, original music composition, voice casting (union and non-union), sound identity creation, and live webcasting, with a team of 7-9 people led by owner and head sound engineer Yan Veillette. Its client roster is concentrated in Quebec and includes major enterprises and media organizations such as Cirque du Soleil, Desjardins, Réseau express métropolitain (REM), La Presse, Radio-Canada OHdio, Juste pour rire, and the Montreal Children's Hospital, with project work typically intermediated by Quebec advertising and production agencies (Macadam, KAZAK Images, H31, La Guérilla, OKOK, EROD, CRI Agency).

Commercially, La Shop Studios operates a direct, project-based professional services model: pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, billing cadence varies with project scope, and customer acquisition is driven primarily by industry reputation, agency referrals, and a bilingual (English/French) portfolio website rather than paid marketing. The business has no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no recorded M&A activity, and operates as a privately held, founder-led firm with Quebec-based institutional and enterprise clients as its primary revenue base.

Name

La Shop Studios

Legal name

La Shop Studios

Website

https://lashopstudios.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

La Shop Studios is a Montreal-based private audio production studio operating three specialized rooms (Majuscule, Shop-V, Minuscule), delivering recording, post-production, podcast, original music, voice casting, and webcast services to Quebec advertising agencies, enterprises, media, and music artists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Production and Recording Studio Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (51224), Sound Recording Industries (5122), Other Sound Recording Industries (512290)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Recording Studios (Commercial, Project, Mobile) (MPAIAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Production Management & Studio Support Services (Studio Managers, Techs) (MPAIAHAO), Soundstage & Stage Rental (Film/TV) (MPADAIAA)

Keywords

• Audio production services
• Recording studio rental
• Post-production sound
• Podcast production
• Music composition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Studio Rental: Hourly or project-based rental of recording studio spaces (Majuscule, Shop-V, Minuscule) for audio recording, voice-over sessions, and film/video shoots
2. Audio Production Services: Full-service audio production including recording, editing, mixing, mastering, sound design, and audio post-production for commercials, branded content, and films
3. Podcast Production: End-to-end podcast production including recording, editing, and post-production for clients
4. Original Music Composition: Custom music composition for television shows, commercials, films, and branded content
5. Voice Casting Services: Casting and direction of voice talent (both union and non-union) for commercials, narration, and other projects
6. Sound Identity Creation: Development of unique sonic branding and audio identities for brands and organizations
7. Webcast/Live Streaming: Live event capture and streaming services for virtual events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

La Shop Studios is a Montreal-based audio production studio operating three specialized recording rooms (Majuscule, Shop-V, and Minuscule) that provide studio rental, recording, mixing, mastering, and post-production services. The studio delivers audio production for advertising, podcast production, webcast services, original music composition, sound identity creation, and voice casting for both commercial clients and individual artists.

Product overview

La Shop Studios is a sound production facility offering three specialized recording studios: the flagship Majuscule studio for high-end productions, the Shop-v studio for music recording, and the Minuscule studio for post-production work. The company provides a comprehensive suite of audio services including recording, post-production, podcast production, Source Connect remote collaboration, film studio rental, webcasting, original music composition, sound identity creation, and voice casting for advertising agencies and artists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Majuscule Studio The largest of La Shop Studios' three recording rooms, Majuscule is designed for full-scale recording, mixing, and post-production sessions for music, advertising, and corporate audio projects. It accommodates larger ensembles and more complex production setups.
• Shop-V Studio A mid-sized recording room at La Shop Studios used for voice-over, music recording, and post-production work. Shop-V offers a flexible production environment suited to a range of commercial and creative projects.
• Minuscule Studio The smallest of La Shop Studios' three recording rooms, Minuscule is suited for intimate voice-over sessions, podcasts, and focused recording work where a compact, controlled environment is preferred.
• Audio Recording and Post-Production End-to-end audio recording, editing, mixing, and post-production services delivered by La Shop Studios' engineering team for advertising, music, film, and corporate clients.
• Podcast Production Turnkey podcast production service offered by La Shop Studios for individual podcasters, brands, and organizations requiring professionally produced podcast content.
• Source Connect Service Remote recording session capability using Source Connect, allowing clients outside Montreal to work with the studio's engineers and rooms in real time for voice and music recording.
• Film Studio Rental Rental of La Shop Studios' recording rooms for film-oriented audio recording and production, serving film and television production companies.
• Webcast Service Webcast audio production service from La Shop Studios, supporting live and recorded webcast content for corporate and event clients.
• Original Music Composition Original music composition service delivered by La Shop Studios' in-house composers for advertising, film, and corporate clients requiring bespoke music.
• Sound Identity Creation Sound identity and sonic branding service from La Shop Studios, helping brands develop distinctive audio signatures and branded sound assets.
• Voice Casting Voice casting service provided by La Shop Studios to match voice talent with client projects for advertising, narration, and content production.

Quantifiable outcome

• Established reputation serving major Quebec brands including Cirque du Soleil, Desjardins, and major media organizations

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Pirate Studios: Self-service, tech-enabled network of rehearsal and production studios across the UK and beyond. Adjacent peer because it is reshaping client expectations around on-demand, self-booked studio access — a model that could erode the traditional studio-rental revenue La Shop monetizes.

Direct peers

• Pineapple Street Studios: Brooklyn-based podcast and audio production company producing premium serialized content for major brands and platforms. Comparable end-to-end audio production model in the podcast/audio-post vertical that La Shop targets with its podcast and webcast services.
• Metalworks Studios: Large multi-discipline production campus in Mississauga with multiple studios for recording, post, and live recording. Comparable to La Shop as a Canadian multi-room facility competing for national commercial, music, and broadcast projects with top-tier outboard gear.
• The Lacquer Channel: Toronto mastering and audio post-production facility serving Canadian music and advertising clients. Comparable to Minuscule (La Shop's post-production room) on mastering, analog processing, and surround/stereo finishing work.
• Revolution Recording: Toronto-based multi-room recording and mixing studio with high-profile music, broadcast, and commercial clients. Comparable offering scope (recording, mixing, post-production) for shared advertising and broadcast customers in the Canadian market.
• Hotel 2 Tango: Long-established Montreal recording studio famous for its work with Arcade Fire and other Canadian indie acts. Directly comparable to La Shop: same city, similar high-end analog console/Neumann-equipped multi-room facility serving premium recording and post-production.

Broad incumbents

• Deluxe Creative: Global audio post-production and content localization incumbent serving film, TV, advertising, and streaming. Comparable to La Shop on audio post-production and mixing (5.1/Atmos), but at very different scale and with an integrated media-services portfolio.
• Audible Studios (Amazon): In-house audio production arm of Audible producing audiobooks and original podcasts with end-to-end recording, editing, and mastering at scale. Comparable production capability for podcast/audiobook deliverables but competing with significantly larger capitalized infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-shop-studios

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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