Working with Rene at Future Sound Studios was the best decision I made in 2018…read more The worst decision I made was using my drummer's boyfriend's studio. I had three great songs that I had written over the summer that I decided needed recording for my debut album. My drummer offered her bf's studio to record the band, which was cool at first. It ended up being a HUGE mistake--the drums sounded AWFUL recorded in his place. Small, tinny, behind-a-padded-wall sound. Out of sync totally. Not to mention his overall attitude was weird--it ended up being his session, not mine. I thought there was no hope for saving these records. And I still had yet to record my vocals. Luckily, we found Rene on Yelp. With his help, I was able to record my vocals and get the drums fixed to a T. Rene made my songs go from B-side 1960's crap small-studio sounding to 2019 sparkling, widescreen Katy Perry perfection. We also go the songs done relatively quickly. I was obviously a bit trepidatious going back into a studio after that last experience, but I shouldn't have been. Rene is very nice and personable, the opposite of what I experience so often in Hollywood. I felt comfortable in his studio the second I stepped foot inside. Rene and I are also on the same wavelength creatively--we both feel when a take is right and when it's not, when a song is hot and when it's not. He is very honest and will tell you the truth, which I appreciate. My favorite part of working with him is his sense of humor. I also respect how I requested no autotune on my voice and he actually listened--most other engineer/producers I've worked with laugh right in my face at that and never do it, they're too egotistical to ever let the singer make mistakes on their record. But he let me try it. Remember, as a mixer, masterer and engineer, his success is your success. He is a hard worker-I must have asked him for 40 files for TV and film placement purposes and he sent me every single one immediately. He is a walking plethora of musical knowledge. The actual room is small where I recorded, but it worked fine for me and my backup singer. If you really wanted to, you could cram a small choir in there, maybe a horn. Rene's studio is for overdubs, not bands. So, keep that in mind. Although he does have other rooms. Great, high-quality gear, too. Fantastic mics. Rene is awesome! I can't imagine going to anyone else to finish this album. Excited to work with him again. Would recommend! 10/10 ***check out edithviolette.com to hear the final product, will be out soon***

I hired Rene to make the music for several of my songs. I couldn't have been more happy with his…read moreservice. He is an amazingly talented composer, friendly, welcoming, accommodating and will even add ideas to boost your track. My songs got so much attention. I think because everyone loved the beat so much . I feel like I've got a few hits on my hand. All you have to do is give him an idea of what you like and he's gonna produce that no problem. The studio is also clean and fun. U will feel like a star here! I highly recommend him. OH and did I mention the man has SOOOUUULLLLLLLLLLL

This is a really good recording studio & very clean the best in town.... People are really niceread more

Super stoked I found this gem in the heart of Melrose . I've been here a few times over the past 2…read moremonths and I've worked with three different engineers and they have all been very professional , knowledgeable and super cool to work with . The studio is very clean and spacious . Parking is so easy . They have designated spots . I highly recommended this Studio !

Studio City Sound has been part of some real milestones for me over the years. A few highlights…read morefrom our work together: Billboard Hot 100 Hits * "Rock On" - #1 * "Was It Nothing at All" - #24 * "Cover of Love" - #31 * "What a Price to Pay" - #60 Billboard Adult Contemporary (AC) Hits * "Was It Nothing at All" - #7 * "(There'll Never Be) Another You" - #26 * "Bring Back the Christmas Card" (feat. Sharon Hendrix) - #27 * "Rock On (2009)" - #28 * "Straight from My Heart" - #47 * "Shadows in the Night" - #5 Billboard Dance If you want a team that knows how to bring a record home, this is it.

Excellent studio. State of the art equipment, great people. Friendly and patient yet…read moreprofessional. Loved the experience. Highly recommend.

Went to "Track North" to record for some upcoming singles (stay tuned!) and had a really great…read moreexperience with the room set-up, the cleanliness, and the equipment and personal touches added. Photos to come. I know these kinds of experiences are largely guided by the vibe you catch from the people you work with, and I had a great experience with Sean, Sam, and Eli. We all felt very comfortable and taken care of when we were offered fruit every morning and freshly-baked cookies in the afternoon! The equipment here was pretty top-shelf and I really enjoyed the amenities (gated parking that wasn't chaotic, upstairs lounge for kicking it when on break). Looking forward to working with these folks again!

A recording studio is not good just because of the quality, but because of the kind of people who…read morework there. Thank you Morgan, the legendary Segal and the entire Paramount Fam for your attention and professionalism. Edel Saez

I found this rehearsal studio through an Instagram ad a few days ago in late September 2024. I…read morecalled about rates and I was told to book through the website. I went on the booking platform and reviewed the rehearsal room options. Room E for the "solo drummer" option came out to a total of $4/hr. I booked several sessions from the last week of September up until Oct 1st 2024. Not once was it brought to my attention before, during or even after sessions until Oct 1st when upon finishing up and getting ready to leave I was approached confrontationally by an agitated staff member who said that I needed to pay up a difference in balance because the room actually cost a different price. I said I paid the advertised rate on the website, it was charged to my card and I have the receipts to prove it. A second staff member was there witnessing the interaction and seemed more understanding about the situation. I ultimately said that unless it was expressed via written or electronic form beforehand I am not liable for mistakes on their booking platform. Legally the service had already been paid for, rendered and concluded. The confrontational staff member acquiesced and told the other co-worker that he was told by someone to get payment. The method of approach was effectively coercion and I felt the attempt to intimidate via body language and verbage. I left and about 15 minutes later I received an email from the owner Brent effectively and directly telling me to look for another studio and that any future bookings would get canceled and refunded. You can read it below. I replied with two follow up emails to no avail and still haven't received a response.

After dealing with rude goons at Audio Rents, this company was a breath of fresh air…read more Needed to rent some audio equipment for an event. Needed for Saturday but was able to pick up Friday afternoon and return Sunday afternoon and got a one day rate. Got a pair of speakers, speaker stands, a mini mixer, wireless mic set, and all necessary cables for a very reasonable price, and wound up paying a little less than anticipated. Equipment is a bit on the older side and a little beat up (scratches, basic wear and tear) but everything worked perfectly and sounded great which matters way more than cosmetics. I'm not an audio whiz so Brent, who was away when I arrived, rushed back and showed me how to hook everything up properly so I didn't have any issues at the event. Able to park in the back or alley to load up - staff helped me with the heavy equipment too. If you need a short term rental, I definitely recommend Brent's studio.

Burnside Studios is seriously one of the smoothest recording experiences I've had. The space is…read moreclean , and the vibes were on point. They were quick to respond, and the engineer actually listens to what youre going for If you're looking for a studio in LA without being intimidated, this is the place! Highly recommend!

Great vibes. Got exactly what I needed done. Rented the studio, didn't need an engineer but when it…read morecame down to mixing, Saul, the owner was very helpful and knowledgeable in helping me getting my mix to sit right. Gear is top notch, highly recommended

Legendary Mastering Studios right in the heart of Hollywood. Gotta love this place:) Shoutout to my…read moregood friend Joe!!

It's a little weird that you have to search down through so many other facilities on Yelp to get to…read moreBernie Grundman's--it's the one really world-famous mastering facility in LA. Not that there aren't many good ones, but Bernie Grundman's is at a different level entirely. Among the thousands of artists whose records Grundman's has mastered are Prince, Chick Corea, Ringo Starr, Tower of Power, Jimi Hendryx, James Taylor, Kate Bush, and The Doors--check out the much longer list of famous artists on the Grundman website. So what happens if you're not famous? My experience, when we mastered my quadraphonic vinyl album there in June, 2021, was that my music was treated with incredible care. I'm just so happy with the result. I've been mastering my music for 50 years and never had a better sounding record. While they're not particularly cheap--you can always find someone to do anything for less in the recording business--they're a good value. We spent under $3,000, some measure of the cost having to do with the complexities of quadraphonic mastering. Highly recommended.

Classic spot. Well maintained with knowledgeable assistance. Not something you find very often…read morethese days.

Went here to record music & LOVED it. The staff is SO friendly and welcoming, the studio we were in…read more(2) had a separate waiting room that was clean and stocked with snacks, coffee & other non-alcoholic drinks (we did bring our own waters and snacks and stuff though) The engineers who helped us were nice and super professional, and made our band members feel comfortable and happy. We spent the entire day-- morning to night and it felt peaceful and pleasant. Time went by so fast! This is a legendary studio where tons of music legends recorded so we felt blessed to be where Michael Jackson, Prince, Janis Joplin, RATM, etc... created some of their best hits! I guess what I'm saying is, if clean, friendly, supportive and professional is what you dig, go here to record your music!

It's a superbly-equipped room, with lots of old and recent history. Marvin Gaye and Michael…read moreJackson, especially. Brian Eno, Slayer, Jane's Addiction, Alice in Chains, many others. Now the current owner has brought a world-class collection of rare instruments and sound gear in. Very private place, top level situation.

Great recording studio with a lot of history. Spent a lot of time here when it was El Dorado and…read moreit's great to get back to the roots of the founder, the immortal Marvin Gaye.