Collin is all the things you want in a mastering engineer: easy going, has an articulate ear for…read moredetail, and also tons and tons of experience. Also, his room is meticulously crafted, designed by the same personal that blueprinted Electric Ladyland. At the end of the day, I couldn't believe how rich his master sounded. Also the rates are completely reasonable and he works quick (about half-hour per song on this project.) A true diamond in the rough.

Just finished working with Collin on my album and it was such a great experience. Collin is easy to…read morework with and he made my tracks shine! Great experience and great rates. I will definitely use Collin and again and I highly recommend Boiler Room Mastering.

This is a cool spot downtown if you have band rehearsal and don't want to deal with lugging the…read moredrums around. They have a ton of amps and stands and a kit in every room. They are sound proof and mic'd with a board and speakers. You can't really hear other rooms when you're in your room. It's a little louder in the hall but not bad at all. The staff is badass and they try to help you as much as they can. If you need a different amp or have any issues, they will try to fix it. It's not super expensive if you can split the cost amongst members.

I Was just there and got my car broken into, as well as my friend that same night, I had to find…read moreout after the fact that apparently that's been an ongoing thing. A warning would have went a long way to prevent something like that from happening, especially if it's an actual thing!! Do not go there unless you're parked in the parking lot!

What more can be said about this recording studio known more for its owner's name than the quality…read moreof its recordings? Quite a bit. The interns are very helpful, engineers know their shit, all areas are kept clean, and there's a friendly cat by the name of Pip who seems to keep tabs on everything going on at all times. Despite it being a former meat locker / factory, there studio has a very homely feeling. That makes long sessions much easier to get through.

All analog all the time. Steve is a living legend and pro coffee maker. Need to make a record?…read more Book time and thank me later. The best there is!!!

Complex 2010 markets themselves as a "premier music manufacturer" and I would have to agree that…read morethey are cutting edge in their industry. The music studio is immaculate! It has to be one of the cleanest and most well maintained studios I've been to. The atmosphere is hip, upbeat, friendly and professional and I felt right at home on my first visit. Their luxury studio suite is spacious with room for your friends and family to relax if you decide to bring them to your session. The recording equipment is up to date and they use the latest software versions of Pro Tools and Logic. The Chief Engineer is Cayex Illah. Cayex has a thorough resume with Grammy nominations and multi-platinum records under his belt. He is a veteran in the business and has the skill set to make your music/project sound AMAZING! Crystal, clear quality! Cayex is also a producer and artist which I think helps him to be understanding and able to specifically relate to a music artist's needs. I've been going to Complex 2010 for several months now and I am more than satisfied! My project is coming along very well and the work they have done and level of service that's been provided is beyond exceptional!

We rented a large room [$450.00 monthly] from Sandy from 11/2013 till about 06/2014. We were kicked…read moreout cause he stated we were to loud, hilarious being a rehearsal studio plus he didn't have the balls to kick me out face to face he had to phone me. Anyways, the studios are decent, cheap priced due to lack of insulation and building materials. He also dragged 5 weeks to had over my deposit even after turning in the room [clean] and the keys. When he finally decided to hand over the deposit, he casually asks where I would be rehearsing now , I responded with " It's none of your business, bro" Face reaction was priceless, rubbish guy.

I've rented a lot of studios around the city and this is by far the easiest to work with and hey…read moreyou can smoke anywhere in the building! Decent size spaces for the money. We share with another band and have had no issues so far. Would definitely recommend.

Recently used Mystery Street Recording Company, and Joe Tessone provided excellent service…read more Specifically, Mystery Street was able to transfer audio files from 40-year-old cassette tapes to digital. Joe cleaned up the files and "restored" the audio quality. He provided both MP3 files and higher quality audio files. Getting the files was easy- Joe provided us with a download link for quick access. Pricing was reasonable for the quality of work and turnaround time. For a fee of $100/tape in addition to the hourly rate, we received expedited service.

They lost our files multiple times, and then spent way to long to re-record things because they…read morewere constantly distracted and talking about unrelated things. There are many more professional studios in the area.

I am a current client of Classick Studios and would like to inform anyone who is seeking a studio…read morehome, that this is the place you need to be. There are a myriad of things to be said not only about the establishment, but to me, more importantly-the people who make the "magic" happen! The owner, Mr. Classick, is one of the most humble people you'll come across in regards to meeting and speaking with him about what it is your trying to do musically. Great person, great spirit and when it comes to business, an undoubtedly masterful engineer. He is the prelude to his unbelievable staff. ( I met Chris shortly before coming into contact with another engineer at Classick). I have had the honor to work with, whom I consider to be, an incredibly multi-talented, honest, humble, funny, hard working, creative and imaginative; HeadAche. He set up an initial appointment with me. We discussed my project: concept, song choices, song order, he even offered ideas as to variables to add to certain tracks. We even discussed the idea of him appearing on one of my tracks! (I said he was multi-talented). Believe me when I tell you, if it is a industry/radio/commerical/popular/secular sound you are seeking with the track performing all of the tricks you desire (studders, fades, delays etc.), he, as well as any other engineer at this studio, has you covered. He will work with your music until it is exactly what you want. And the end product will nearly blow your mind. An incredible engineer, and an even more incredible person. I have also had the opportunity to meet and speak with other engineers at this facility, and let me tell you that each and everyone of them possesses remarkable humility and the work ethic to make and take your music to a point of which it will, without a doubt, rival ANY industry song you may hear on ANY radio station. The facility itself is simply an experience. A very comfortable lounge with cable TV (in the lounge and both mixing rooms). Two rooms-Red and Blue. Each with a different vibe and feel to it, but both very comfortable and will put you in the mindset to enjoy yourself, but to most definitely WORK! I can't say enough about the studio nor the guys that work there. From your initial meeting and tour to having a final product in your possession, your experience will have been very professional, incredible and memorable. In one word "Classick". You will return. HeadAche (PutSomeHeadOnIt), Jeff Jackson (Jeff Jackson Mix), Elton (L10) and Darwin (Darweeeezy)...take your pick. You. Can. Not. Loose. EVER!

I booked an appointment and came here just needing a few voiceovers to sound crisp. Jon was awesome…read moreand the experience exceeded my expectations. Got to record, was completely helped the entire way and he made the clips sound perfect and even added affects to some. So welcoming. Loved the place. I highly recommend this place and I'll definitely be back!

Back in the day when I lived in Logan Square I was in a band and we practiced at a space in…read moreHumboldt Park. The space was pretty convenient and you always knew when the Chicago Puerto Rico parade is taking place. I actually had someone tag my backpack while I was waiting for the bus...while the backpack was still on my back. And I really didn't think I was that buzzed at the time but I completely didn't notice the handiwork. I have moved from Logan Square to Lincoln Square and have started practicing once again with the drummer from my previous band. The most convenient space is the Music Lab. I had seen their ads forever in the Chicago Reader and had passed by the space thousands of times but never really noticed the place. It really doesn't stand out, mainly because the first floor houses a doggie daycare. Evidently that ain't too rock and roll. The spaces are fairly small but that seemed to work out just fine. The sound bounced off the walls and worked out pretty well. The spaces also smelled of dog urine but overall it isn't a bad practice space. The location, the price and the acoustics all fall in the positive column, while the doggie daycare is a minor distraction. So in short the Music Lab is a hidden, urine scented gem.

This place is great for the sole purpose that it allows me to play music (especially drums!!) at…read morewhatever volume without anyone leaving me nasty anonymous notes on my door. So that's a plus. Additionally, the neighborhood is great. Super, super close to the brown line, plenty of street parking in the evenings and on weekends. And it's within walking distance to great bars and restaurants on Lincoln Ave. The guy who runs it is also a very nice guy. However, for what it is, the price is a bit much. The rooms are small and not nearly soundproofed enough. If the guys next door are playing, their bass causes me to have to play louder than I'd like. Additionally, since it's above a doggy day care place, every now and then the hallway reeks of dog urine. Oh, and you can't flush toilet paper down the toilet, not that you'd want to risk sitting on it anyway. Also unfortunate is the complete lack of temperature control--my space easily breaks 100 degrees in the summer months. It's not pleasant to have three sweaty dudes with a bunch of equipment in a 100+ degree glorified closet. Unfortunately this place seems to have a monopoly on music practice space in my neighborhood. It could definitely use some work, but for what it is it definitely gets the job done. My irritable neighbors and I greatly appreciate the service!