A band I occasionally rehearse with rents this space. It is beautiful and well equipped. The…read moresound stage is big and clean enough to film a music video. They have excellent backline for guitar and bass. I am not sure if the drums belong to the studio or the drummer. When I have interacted with the staff, they have been friendly and helpful. Parking is ample. Make sure someone knows to let you in after hours, as the doors lock from the outside. I've never been the one to rent the space myself but I believe the rates are reasonable. I will keep them in mind for my own uses.

The new Clutch studios is the best yet, bigger, better, stronger, faster everything!!!!read more

This place is really special. I've attended shows, played shows, and recorded twice now at the…read moreWillyMag and never had a bad time. If you have the opportunity to go, do not miss it. Owners Tessa and Mark are skilled, friendly, and creating a very unique atmosphere there. Recording: I've had the opportunity to record in several studios across the Midwest, and WillyMag is head and shoulders above the rest. It is an all-analog studio. They do not even dump the analog sounds to digital to mix - one of the only (maybe the only??) places in the country who do not mix digitally. This anachronistic and highly-technical method seems a bit intimidating to a non-gearhead musician like myself, but Tessa and Mark explain things in a patient and not condescending manner when you ask questions. Their equipment is top of the line from cables all the way up to the 7' reverb plate. As recording engineers, Tessa and Mark are very good at listening to what you say you want and helping create that sound. Furthermore, the pricing is reasonable and they work with you to find a way to make it happen. Attending Shows: Always a low price, thoughtfully curated line-ups, excellent sound quality, an intimate setting. Yes, it gets a bit hot in the summer, but there is free water. It is a substance-free area, so family friendly, and the shows start and end early. It fills a very important niche in the Madison music scene with those parameters, and I have seen some excellent shows there. Playing Shows: Extremely low key, one of the more enjoyable places to play in town. It is a small stage, so you're right next to the audience, which tends to result in repartee with the crowd and more stripped-down performances. Tessa is clear and efficient when it comes to explaining set times and facilitating gear sharing to make shows move quickly.

Wow, a well maintained, full service recording studio right in Madison Wisconsin! Floating floor to…read moremanage low frequencies, vocal rooms and a nice open room for band recordings. Highly recommended if you need pro recording, mixing and mastering. Top recording engineer Landon is your technical Sherpa, sure to make your recordings sound their best.

Mike Olson and his crew at Blast House Studios and Madison Music Foundry are an instrumental (no…read morepun intended) piece of the puzzle that makes up the Madison Music scene. Most importantly to me, they have great staff of professional musicians that spend countless hours teaching young musicians how to be better at their specific musical interest. My son participated in their 'Summer Rock Workshop' this last Summer and had a fantastic experience. My son already has a passion for music but the Rock Workshop experience added to that passion. He was able to spend two solid weeks in a well managed studio with a professional sound engineer and 4 other kids that he just met. These kids formed a group, and wrote three original songs in two weeks. These songs were mixed and edited by the Blast House team, and the Rock Work shop ended with a live gig at High Noon Saloon. What a great learning experience for our son and for us, as parents. Mike also let our son use the studio very recently for free so that our son could have his senior photos taken in a place that he cares about. It's businesses like this that allow local musicians of all ages to grow and nurture their talent.

One of the best places in the area to record. Experienced engineers, creative atmosphere and…read moreaffordable rates not to mention a professional final product. Great location, just off the West Beltline between Seminole Hwy. and Verona Rd. - Worth checking out!

From the owner: Voted “Recording Studio of the Year” in the 2024 Madison Area Music Awards. Megatone Studios is a…read moreprofessional recording studio located in Mount Horeb, WI. Owned and operated by Producer / Engineer / Guitarist Paul Schluter.

My name is Nate Wood and I am a hip-hop artist who grew up in Pewaukee Wi. I was introduced to…read moreBrett Schimke, one of the engineers at Cave, by a friend of mine. From the moment I stepped into the studio I felt totally comfortable bringing Brett and the rest of the team on board to my project. I felt the professionalism was always top notch, but I also felt the comfortable medium you want to feel while recording an album. When I came back after the recording process to hear the final product Brett put together I was blown away. I couldn't wait to start promoting and showing my friends and family what we created. I look forward to doing business with Brett and the rest of the Cave Studios team in the future, and I'm excited to see what the studio will bring for myself and other artists in the future. I highly recommend any artist who is looking to take the next step to improving the quality of their music to go check out Cave Studio's MKE.. You will be very happy that you did!

From the owner: The operators of Cave Studios MKE pride themselves in being able to offer musicians the opportunity…read moreto record on world class gear at very reasonable and competitive rates. If an artist is in need of a quick break from the recording process, they are able to utilize the indoor basketball hoop or the arcade located just outside the studio's entrance. In addition to that, the upper floor is equipped with a live music lounge providing a stage for showcases, CD release events, or a place to hang out and grab a drink between takes. The main mission for every project is to help the artist create a product in an enjoyable environment that they will be able to proudly market and use to further their musical aspirations. Cave Studios MKE refuses to let any artist leave unsatisfied.

My nephew turned me on to Audio Ventures in the early 2000's. I purchased a McIntosh component…read moresystem from them. Bill Waara has been fantastic to work with and I feel he and I have become friends over the years. I have changed out my power amp and pre-amp from the original components but still McIntosh and still very happy with everything. I think Bill and company have the best audio store I have ever visited. Rock on Bill and keep that Road Runner running! Fred Kurtz Onalaska, WI.

Please, please do not take your vintage audio equipment here!! Before I really knew anything about…read morethe equipment I had, I took my Marantz 2330 to them for repair. Not only did they not fix anything, but they actually made my receiver worse by bypassing the protection circuit. I now have a frozen woofer on one of my formerly pristine AR 3a's. What a shame. They don't know what they are doing, don't stand behind their work, and are extremely expensive for the "work" they do. I have even heard of them redoing speakers and convincing people to trade out their original drivers for new ones. Not because it's in the best interest of the client, but because they want the original part to resell. They don't have the nickname "Audio Vultures" for nothing. Stay away!