Came here to record a narration demo, and could not have asked for a better experience! Staff is so…read morefriendly and welcoming, and everyone was really professional. The studio was clean, the recording booth was straightforward and comfortable, easy enough to get the job done. I would definitely come back here for more recording gigs!

Incredible staff and one of the last historic recording studios in the bay area that legends of all…read morekinds have worked at. They have an extremely wide variety of gear from mics, amps, cabs, guitars, analog effects including compressors, reverbs, distortion, and more. All around comfortable and a great place to record at for any sound.

Really cool studio - fully equipped with tons of crazy gear - awesome outboard, every instrument…read moreyou could ever need. So many different mics - a lot of vintage ones too. Laid down vocals and 12-string guitar for a folky track. Danny B. the engineer I worked with was incredible - really flexible and meticulous with understanding my vision and making it happen. Did a three-mic setup for the guitar - and it sounds INCREDIBLE. Highly recommend for recording anything from simple folky acoustic all the way up to full band and everywhere in between. This place is straight up legit and captured my music in a way I'm not sure other studios could have. Again highly recommend working with Danny if you can. Prices are also pretty reasonable - will def be recording more here when I get the chance.

This review is specifically for Chris Paxton. I've had a great experience working with Chris in…read moremixing/mastering one of my latest house tracks. He's a fun and professional to collaborate with, and I'm beyond happy with how my song sounds as a finished product. I've been producing on Ableton for a few years, and I was specifically looking to work with someone in studio to learn and improve my mixes in general. I spent a few hours with Chris in his Oakland studio and learned so much during that time. It was one of the most informative sessions I've had since I started making music! Chris shared numerous different techniques and workflow tips with me while making suggestions and helping refine my track. It's clear that he's an expert in Ableton, but is also generous in sharing his knowledge. After our in-person session, we collaborated for another week or so via phone/e-mail through the mastering process. Throughout this process, he was thorough, patient, and gave invaluable feedback and recommendations - all while communicating effectively. Something I really appreciate about working with Chris is that he makes suggestions and gives honest feedback, but also makes sure that he respects the original vision for what the track should sound like. He makes suggestions but never pushes or makes it feel like you're straying or altering your original track. I look forward to working with Chris again! Highly recommend Mothership Studio.

Been recording down there for a few months now and everything about the place has made me feel more…read moreand more at home every time I go. The Hyde street community is a place that allows artist to flourish both in sound and creativity. Their track record of clients speaks for itself. Train, Van Morrison, CCR, Grateful Dead..... Need I say more? Hyde street is a great place. Iv had the pledger of working with William Chason who is by no doubt a premier producer and stellar human being in general. Iv also been working with Hyde Street's own Eric Kamm who's studio drumming ability runs right up there with the very best. Hyde Street is a place surrounded by positive energy. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for true quality in their sound. Thank you.

Reached out to the studio, the manager, Jack answered and walked me through the process. We…read morescheduled for further on that month. I got the sound engineers information to reach out and forward him the project. Overall, very, very pleased with. The final result, Eric went out of his way to make sure I am happy and he is a perfectionist.

As a local musician, I've seen my share of sketchy rehearsal studios. I've stepped over piles of…read morehypodermic needles and puddles of filth loading in, and shared rooms with seedy characters. I've practiced in rooms smaller than my girlfriend's closet with so much noise coming through the wall that I needed to turn my amp up to 8. It's a dog eat dog world out there! Enter Gulch Alley Studio. It's a single room recording space and rehearsal studio in the alley behind McTeague's on central Polk Street and a true breath of fresh air in the complicated world of practice spaces. It is adequately sized, nicely appointed with a Mackie PA, a drum kit, and a vocal booth. It is dead quiet and setup for recording. Jesse, the owner, built the space himself and offers hourly rentals. He has a degree in music production and can help engineer your recordings. He also is keen on making Gulch Alley a community and has something like open studio nights where people can hang out and perform with their contemporaries. A local art collective hangs their work on the walls, reinforcing the idea of community. I love this place and am so glad I found it.

Cozy place to jam, Gulch Alley guys made great efforts to transform this place into an amazing…read moreplace to rock out! It's a blast to play with prime equipment, in a good sounding room, hearing everyone without your ears bleeding! Once we've had a jam session with 8 musicians in the room, it handled very comfortably. Also you can record your rehearsals or make nice live sessions here! But I think the biggest bonus of the place is that the owners are trying to create a cool music scene in the city and take care of everyone who rehearse in their studio, invite and include you in their events!

Can a recording experience truly and authentically transfer the delicacy and hope of musical ideas…read moreinto a greater, lasting reality? Is it possible to create and capture music in an environment that combines expertise, zen, inspiration and excellence? In the case of AR Audio, the answer is a resounding yes. Adam's musical and technical skill helps artists achieve not only their most desirable outcome, but he also enables results that often exceed expectation. Adam is also a very fine composer who helps musicians get the most out of their songs and their talent. The environment and equipment are top-drawer, highlighted by the availability of vintage Fender tube amplifiers, premium microphones and other state-of-the-art gear. Adam is kind, considerate and competent, and has created a space where musicians can relax, create, and flourish. Look no farther. Adam is the only engineer and recording partner you will ever need.

This studio has a fun, cozy vibe. It's set up to maximize creativity and efficiently turn your…read moreideas into great sounding music. Adam Rossi is one of the top audio engineers in the bay area. I'm always astonished at his skills, experience and how plugged in he is to the local music community. As a producer and musician Adam is a great collaborator, who can help you turn what's in your head, into a professional recording. The studio isn't super fancy, but is outfitted with key pieces of high quality gear with no weak links. The result is very high bang for the buck quotient.

Been working with The Genres Recording and Rehersal studio for a while now and I love the local…read morelaid back vibe of the studio specifically the rehersal space. The owner Aaron is easy to work with and as an Artist that is so important. I highly recommend this place for any rehersal needs, they have equipment also already there for use so that's a plus to be able to jam out without having to take all my stuff. Parking is sometimes tricky depending on the time of day but its FREE and you can't beat that! Overall love the creativity here and the openess for Artist to perfect their craft.

You talk about a VIBE. This place not only has all the gear you'd ever need as a working artist,…read morebut the owner Aaron really knows how to pull the best out of you... like a real producer should. He's clearly proficient in Protools, mixing, and audio engineering, plus has a great ear for capturing the best sound and takes. But I think his secret sauce is he makes the whole process FUN. You can't help but have a smile on your face when working with Aaron, which really helps bring you back to why we all do this in the first place: because it brings us joy. And this place oozes of it.

Great work. Great musician/engineer. We knocked out a whole song in a few hours. Chris was very…read morewilling to try different approaches, and we powered forward. The finished song sounds great.

I requested some information from the owner of the studio, who responded immediately with an idea I…read morehave never thought of which is actually the perfect solution. I am so grateful for his wise counsel, and immediate response. I have never used this studio personally,, I'm quite sure they can put out the delicious so if you are looking for. Thanks again for that advice, is really changed everything for me I am so grateful to you.

Justin is fantastic and really knows what he's doing. One of the better mastering studios in…read morenorthern California.

First, Justin at Trakworx did a great job mastering 4 of my songs in one session! He was very…read moreprofessional, on time, had a great studio and really knew what he was doing! I would highly recommend TrakWorx to other artist looking to master their songs for a great price!