Our standard hourly rate is £60 per hour for recording sessions, which includes an engineer and access to all studio equipment. Half-day sessions (4 hours) are available at £220, and full-day bookings (8 hours) cost £400. These rates apply Monday through Friday during regular hours.

Weekend and evening sessions carry a 20% premium. Mixing services start at £50 per track, depending on complexity and track count. Mastering is priced at £40 per song or £300 for an album (up to 12 tracks). We offer package deals for album projects and monthly block booking discounts of 15% for clients reserving 20+ hours.

Yes, musicians should bring their own instruments for recording sessions. This ensures you work with equipment you're comfortable with and that matches your sound. However, we do provide certain backline items to make sessions easier.

Available at the studio: Pearl Export drum kit with Zildjian cymbals, Fender Twin Reverb and Marshall JCM800 amplifiers, DI boxes for bass and keyboards, music stands, and a selection of cables. We also have a Yamaha U1 upright piano and a Roland RD-2000 digital piano. If you need specific gear not listed, let us know in advance and we can often arrange rental from our trusted suppliers in London.

We recommend booking at least 2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred date and time slot. Our calendar fills quickly, especially for weekend sessions and during peak months (September through December). For larger projects requiring multiple consecutive days, booking 4-6 weeks ahead is advisable.

Last-minute availability does occur, particularly on weekdays. Check our online booking system or call us at +44 73518 04926 to inquire about openings. A £50 deposit is required to confirm your reservation, which is deducted from your final session cost. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before your scheduled time will forfeit the deposit.

Our team includes producers with 15+ years of experience across genres including rock, pop, electronic, and jazz. Production services cover arrangement consultation, tempo and key suggestions, instrumentation choices, and sonic direction. We can add programmed drums, synthesizers, or string arrangements using our extensive sample libraries and virtual instruments.

Production rates start at £75 per hour and typically involve pre-production meetings to discuss your vision. We work collaboratively, respecting your artistic direction while offering guidance based on technical expertise. Many clients book a 2-hour pre-production session before recording to refine arrangements and plan the tracking process efficiently.

Final mixes are delivered as 24-bit WAV files at 48kHz sample rate, suitable for all distribution platforms. We also provide 320kbps MP3 versions for online sharing and preview purposes. Mastered tracks come in both formats, plus a DDP file set if you're manufacturing physical CDs.

All files are uploaded to a secure cloud storage link within 48 hours of session completion. The link remains active for 30 days. If you need stems (individual instrument tracks), these are available for an additional £30 per song. We can also provide files in other specifications upon request, such as 96kHz/24-bit for archival purposes or specific formats required by film and TV licensing.

Street parking on Elmfield Road and surrounding streets in Highbury is controlled parking Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Permits are required during these hours, and visitor permits can be purchased via the Islington Council app at £4.70 per hour. After 6:30 PM and on weekends, parking is free with no time restrictions.

The nearest car park is Highbury Corner Car Park, located 0.3 miles away on Holloway Road, charging £3.50 per hour. For those using public transport, Highbury & Islington station (Victoria Line and Overground) is a 10-minute walk. The 4, 19, and 236 bus routes stop within 2 minutes of our location. We have secure storage inside for instruments and equipment during loading and unloading.

Absolutely. Many artists send us tracks recorded elsewhere for mixing and mastering. For mixing, send us individual track files (stems) as 24-bit WAV files, along with any reference tracks and notes about your desired sound. We typically deliver initial mixes within 5-7 business days, with two rounds of revisions included in the base price.

Mastering services work with your final stereo mixes. We apply EQ, compression, limiting, and stereo enhancement to ensure your tracks sound balanced and competitive across all playback systems. Turnaround time is 3-4 business days. Upload your files through our secure portal, or deliver them via WeTransfer to [email protected]. We accept Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, and Cubase session files as well.

Arrive with your material well-rehearsed. This maximizes studio time and reduces costs. Bring fresh instrument strings if you're a guitarist or bassist, and tune up before arriving. Drummers should have spare sticks and check that hardware is in working order. Vocalists should warm up beforehand and stay hydrated, avoiding dairy products on session day.

Create a list of songs in your preferred recording order. Bring any reference tracks on your phone or USB drive to share sonic goals with the engineer. If you have specific plugin preferences or processing ideas, mention these during setup. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early for equipment setup and sound check. Most importantly, relax and trust the process—our engineers have worked with over 300 artists and will guide you through every step.