Located in the heart of downtown Billings, Montana, BFN is a creative recording studio for artists and producers seeking an unparalleled recording experience. Nestled in the city’s vibrant urban environment, the studio blends state-of-the-art technology with a welcoming, collaborative spirit that defines Montana’s artistic community.
At the core of BFN is a Solid State Logic AWS 900+ with Delta. This legendary console merges analog warmth with modern digital capabilities.
Previously known as Pub Station Studio and Studio 712, they have built a strong reputation for high-quality audio production and have earned notable credits and awards in the local and national music scene. With decades of combined experience in the recording and entertainment industry, they have cultivated a space where local and visiting artists alike feel inspired to create and connect.
BFN invites you to craft something extraordinary.
GEAR LIST
CONSOLE:
Solid State Logic AWS 900+ with Delta
DAW:
Mac Pro 6 core 3.5 GzH 64GB
Lynx Aurora 16 LT-FW
Lynx Aroura 8 LT-FW
Crane Song Hedd 192
ProTools 12.5.2
Logic Pro X 10.4.4
Ableton Live 10.1.35
Universal Audio UAD 2 Satellite Duo Core Firewire
MOTU Midi Express XT
Vizio 42” Monitor
MIC PRES:
Solid State Logic Super Analogue: (24)
Shadow Hills Gama (1)
Rupert Neve Design Portico 511 (2)
Audioscape V1290 (2)
CAPI 312 (2)
Old School Audio MP-1 L3 (2)
Solid State Logic Alpha VHD 4 Channel
Joe Meek VC-1
Daking One
Presonus MP-20 (w/Jensen Transformers)
MICROPHONES:
Telefunken TF39 Tube
Neumann TLM 103
AKG 414 XLII
Red Type B w/ B11 Capsule
Studio Projects B1
Sure SM7B
Electro Voice RE 20
Oktavia MC 012 (2)
Oktavia MK 012 (2)
Royer R101 Ribbon
Shure SM 57 (2)
Shure SM 58
Telefunken M80
Audix i7
Audix D2 (2)
Audix D4
Sennheiser MD421 II
Sennheiser MD421 U-5
Sennheiser 609
Shure Beta 52
AKG D12
AKG D112
AKG D3400 (2)
DYNAMICS:
Dave Hill Designs Titan (2)
Manley Labs Nu Mu
Oram Sonicomp 2
Audioscape Engineering Opto Comp
Audioscape Engineering 76D
Rupert Neve Design 542 Tape Simulator (2)
Empirical Labs Distressor EL8
Joe Meek VC-1
Chameleon Labs 7720
EQ:
Solid State Logic K series (24)
Custom Audio Germany HDE-250A M/S Revision C (Stereo)
Crane Song Ibis (Stereo)
Oram Hi Def 35 - Limited Edition (Stereo)
Trident A Range 500 Series (Mono)
TK Audio TK-Lizer 500 (Stereo)
Orban 622B (Stereo)
HARDWARE SYNTH:
Roland JU-06
Moog Slim Phatty
Oberheim OB 12
Auturia Mini Brute
Nord Lead 2 R
Korg N1 88 Note Weighted
Korg Volca Drum, Bass and Keys
Akai MPC one
SOFT SYNTHS:
BX Brainworks: Subsynth, Oberhausen
Air Technologies: Boom (AU)
FabFilter: One, Twin 2
Izotope: Iris 2, Breaktweaker
Knif Audio: Knifonium, Lion
Slate Digital: Steven Slate Drums 5
Waves: Gtr3 (Amps, Stomps, ToolRack, Tuner), Inspire Collection (Bass Fingers, Bass Slapper, Clavinet, Codex Wavetable Synth, Electric 200 Piano, Electric Grand 80, Electric Grand 88, Element 2.0, Flow Motion FM Synth, Grand Rhapsody Piano, Mophorder)
AUDIO PLUGINS:
Brainworx: Focusrite SC, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, BX-CleanSweep, RockRack, Solo, SubFilter, SPL Free Ranger
Eventide: Instant Flanger MKII, Instant Phaser MKII, H949 Harmonizer, H910 Harmonizer, TVerb
Exponential Audio: R2, Excalibur, PhoenixVerb
FabFilter: Pro L2, Pro MB, Pro Q3, Pro C2, Pro DS, Pro G, Pro R, Saturn 2, Timeless 3
Izotope: Nectar Elements, Neutron Elements, Ozone Elements 8, RX Elements, Trash 2, Breaktweaker Expanded
Lexicon: LXP Native Bundle (Chamber, Hall, Plate, Room)
Maag Audio: EQ4
Metric Halo: MH Production Bundle (ChannelStrip 3, Character, HaloVerb, Dirty Delay, Precision De-Esser, Multiband Dynamics, Multiband Expander, Transient Control), Mix Head
Relab: LX480 Essentials
Softube: Weiss Complete Collection (DS1-MKII, Compressor/Limiter, Deess, MM1-Mastering Maxamize, EQ MP, EQ1), Saturation Knob
Sonnox: Oxford Inflator
Soundtoys: Soundtoys 5 Bundle (Echoboy, Echoboy Jr, Decapitator, Little Alter Boy, Crystallizer, FilterFreak, PhaseMistress, Radiator, MicroShift, Devil-Loc Deluxe, Devil-Loc, Tremolator, Sie-Q, Little Primal Tap, Little Radiator, Little Micro Shift, Effect Rack)
Solid State Logic:X- Comp, X-Valve Comp, X-Phase, X Echo, X-EQ 2, X- Saturator, Channel Strip, Buss Compressor, LMC+, Drumstrip, Flexverb, Vocalstrip, Fusion Stereo Image, Vintage Drive, Transformer, Violet EQ
Universal Audio: Antares Auto-Tune Realtime Advanced, Manley Massive Passive, Brigade Chorus Pedal, UA 1176LN, UA 1176SE, Pultec EQP-1A, Pultec-Pro, Teletronix LA-2A, Precision Channel Strip, Precision Reflection Engine, Precision Delay Mod, Precision Delay Mod L, RealVerb Pro
Vahalla: Vintage Verb, Shimmer
Waves: API Collection (API 550A, API 550B, API 560, API 2500), Musicians 2 (Renaissance Comp, Axe, Vox, Eq 2/4/6, Doubler 2/4), Renaissance Deesser, De breath, SSL Collection (E-Channel, G-Channel, G-EQ, G-Master Buss Comp), Waves Tune, CLA-76, CLA-2A, V-EQ4, Puig Tec EQ’s, PAZ Analyzer, Restoration Bundle (Z-Noise, X-Noise, X-Hum, X-Click, and X-Crackle), S1 Stereo Imager, DeEsser, Vitamin Sonic Enhancer, Vocal Rider, L3 Mastering (L3 Ultramaximizer, L3-LL Multimaximizer and L3-LL Ultramaximizer), S1 Stereo Imager
WaveMachine Labs: Drumagog 5
OUTBOARD EFFECTS:
Lexicon MPX1
Yamaha Rev 100
Delta Lab Effectron
Ibanez AD-202 Analog Delay
Electra EP-150 Analog Delay
Ibanez UE-400 Analog Multi Effects (compressor, phaser, overdrive, stereo chorus/flanger)
MISC:
Classic Audio Products of Illinois 11 Space 500 Series Rack
API 500-6B
Audioscape transformer DI
SE Reflection Filter Pro
Tascam DA-30 DAT
MONITORING:
Adam A7X
Audix 1A
Sampson Studio Amp