I recently had the opportunity to do a recording project here, and I couldn't be happier! A…read moreprofessional environment that immediately puts you at ease. You can feel confident that you will have a high quality result. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Located just outside the Twin Cities, Minnesota, Velvet Skies Recording studio offers an…read moreexceptionally creative space bringing the perfect sound and vibe to your sessions. An undeniably stunning recording studio creating top-notch audio that will take your project to the next level. Velvet Skies Recording hosts a beautiful live room, and a precision vibey control room to sculpt your sound with precision. Plenty of microphone choices, guitars, amps, pedals, and a fully loaded sample library and plug-ins that will meet any recording, editing, mixing, or mastering needs.

I came to Tony not knowing the first thing about recording an audio book. Tony responded quickly to…read moremy inquiry and communicated with me throughout the whole process. His recording/sound tech was professional and easy to work with. The final product, mixed by Tony himself, was configured to specifications so it made it easy to download. I highly recommend Tony and his team for audio recording!

From the owner: The building at 4501 Minnehaha was erected in 1939 as a Phillips 66 gas station. Shortly…read morethereafter, a single-bay auto shop was built onto the gas station. The Phillips 66 functioned as a gas station until 1964, when sporting good and air gunsmith company B&B Supply purchased the building and opened its doors. B&B supply operated for 50 years. ​In 2014, the building went on the market and we saw its potential. It was a stand-alone build with high ceilings and brick walls - perfect for recording drums. Once we had the city's approval, we began gutting everything and turning the raw space into an acoustically-controlled and warm environment. It took months and months of work, but we were able to build the studio we always wanted.

Most of the DJs I know rent from EMI Audio, when they have gigs at venues that lack a sound system…read more So when a couple friends of mine asked me to MC their wedding at the Minnesota Zoo (which doesn't have a sound system), it was a no brainer as to where to go. The DJ I worked with (DJ Tyrone) suggested I ask for two hi packs (huge thigh-high 15'' speakers) with stands, and quarter inch cables. I called several days before to make the reservation. They just asked for my name, contact information, and credit card number. The next day, I picked them up. Below is the breakdown of the costs: -Speakers: $60 each. (You should get at least two.) -50 Ft Quarter-Inch Cables: $2 each. -Stands: $5 each. -Wireless Mic And Accessories: $37 Regarding their staff, they're very knowledgeable and friendly. They answered every question I had without any eye rolling or hesitation. The only thing EMI Audio could improve upon is getting better speaker stands. The speakers did not snuggly fit into the holes, and considering that they are worth almost up to a couple grand, they should rest on something a bit more secure. Other than that minor complaint, I would definitely use EMI Audio again in the future!

THIS is how you run a professional, top-notch, customer service-driven AWESOME business! Every…read moresingle experience that I've had with EMI, from walking into the facility to equipment selection to checkout and even the quality of the gear, has been TOP NOTCH and unparalleled within their industry! I am a regular customer and will continue to be for a long, long time!

What a fantastic experience! Stephen and Max were a delight to work with. I gave them a rough…read moresketch of an idea for a song and they gave me the tools and confidence to turn it in to a piece I am truly proud of. Easy scheduling, appropriate pricing, and professional sessions made for the best studio experience I have ever had! These guys are very good at what they do.

Helvig Productions is all about quality -- in absolutely every aspect. From the very first contact…read moreand throughout your time in the space, you'll feel welcome, heard, and treated with total respect and attention. The human element is outstanding; after all, we're all people creating music for people. Technically, Stephen and Max are true masters of their craft at every stage. The quality is first-class, top-notch, master-of-the-universe level. I'm always impressed not only by the final product, but also by the creativity they bring to each project. This is a place where you'll find everything you need to create music and bring out the best of what you can do.

There was a misunderstanding. When I went to pick up they were absolutely professional on resolving…read morethe issue. I would highly recommend this business as their customer service is A1!

I'm really impressed with QuickTurn Duplication! I normally do my own duplication and printing, but…read morehad a bigger order than usual. Steve and the rest of the staff helped me through the process of getting my discs and casewraps printed. The price was fair, the service and delivery were fast, the communication was great, and the print quality is fantastic! I'm glad I took a chance with this company. I'll definitely be coming back.

Band: Dap Squad Well…read moreits been three weeks since our wedding and we are still getting many compliments from our guests about how good our band was!  We got married on a riverboat in Saint Paul and the Dap Squad made the day unforgettable! Many people said it was one of the best weddings they had ever been to because of how amazing and fun our live band was. I even had a friend say that she's only going to weddings with live bands from now on. Due to being on a boat, they needed a little extra time for set up and tear down.  Our venue was great about being flexible with times and the Dap Squad worked quickly and efficiently.  They play a variety of music and we were able to work with them on the type of live music we wanted to hear.  They even learned our first dance, mother & son, and father & daughter dances for us! This is how good the Dap Squad is if you're still not sure about booking them for your future event:  my dad does NOT dance.  He was extremely nervous about the father daughter dance but once the band started playing and our guests were smiling, my dad had a blast!  It was one of his favorite moments of the night. He is now offering dance lessons to other people that are nervous to dance in front of other people! All throughout the night, our guests kept thanking us for inviting them to the wedding and that they loved the band.  I would highly recommend them if you are looking for a live band for an event!

HANDS DOWN THE BEST BAND WE COULD HAVE IMAGINED!! One phone call to Jason and it was locked down!…read more The EASIEST part of our wedding! Our guests could not get enough of this group! We danced the night away and it was absolutely PERFECT! Don't stress, just contact Jason and he will make your day perfect!!!!!!! LOVE THIS GROUP!!!!!!!!