Recording here is a bit like falling down Alice's rabbit hole. Behind an unassuming black door and…read more"falling up" the black stairway is a wonderland of studios. The one I recorded in had this awesome Moulin-Rouge vibe and it was tricked out with everything you could ever need. As a lowly narrator, I can't tell you all the details about tech specs and whatnot, but I trust my publishing house only books the best. Tim was the most warm and friendly guy and put me right at ease (which goes a long way in this industry and in life in general--some folks are just technically competent but completely relationally incompetent, unfortunately). It was so cool to get a chance to get a peek into his awesome microcosm tucked away in Highland Park. Highly recommend.

This review is long overdue, but the praise can't go unsung for Tim at York Recording. My band…read morerecorded our debut album there and couldn't be more pleased with every part of the experience. We bumbled around with a couple amateur producers and home studios before discovering York. This is the real deal if you want to record, mix, edit or master anything resembling legitimate-sounding music, voice-overs or podcasts. Tim took the time to meet us ahead of committing and gave us a great vibe and tour of his studio. Once we pulled the trigger, he was super professional but also relaxed and fun to be around. It was like recording with an old friend, but in a high-end studio with top-notch gear. The vibe of York also attracted us: tastefully decorated and adorned with cool stuff, not to mention the cherry vintage gear he has available. As a drummer, I salivated at some of his snares! Guitars, drums, keys, amps, mics and pres, all sweet as pie. Not to mention his digital stuff, high-end emulators and plugins all hooked into a HD ProTools rig. Best of both worlds. Speaking of which, Tim is literally the Billy the Kid of ProTools. He's smoking fast and the only thing that held us up was us! We tracked our entire album over two weekends which is crazy quick (it can take anywhere from a few weeks to months for an album) and returned for mixing. Because of the efficiency, we ended up spending less than on our 6-song E.P. that didn't sound half as good. Tim gave us sage advice and lent himself to produce, but also gave us complete creative control. His ears are amazing and his decades of engineering experience really showed. It really helped us at every step. I'm still amazed at how good the mix sounds on every system I play it on -- car, phone, earbuds. It just translates so well and I'm even more convinced than before (not that I doubted) that his informed intention behind every decision was the best for our project. We look forward to working with him again in the future! Thanks Timbo! P.S. We were there this past summer in the middle of COVID-19. Tim wears a mask in-session and keeps his place meticulously clean and sanitized. There was plenty of space to keep distance and we felt very safe.

Love working here! The place is tucked away in a discreet location in Eagle Rock, with plenty of…read morenearby amenities for those mid-session munchies and food runs. The studio has all my go to gear and plug-ins. I've worked with rappers, comedians, singers and even voice actors here. Marcel is super accommodating and always makes sure every session runs smoothly. I will definitely keep coming back.

Excellent studio with the right equipment to get the job done! I worked on and off for a year on my…read morerecord here and ended with an album of the highest quality. Marcel is very flexible with scheduling. At the start of my sessions he assisted with setup and answered any questions I had before leaving my engineer and I alone to dive into our work. He still was accessible should we have needed him during a session. The studio is in a quiet location with a focused yet intimate feel to it. Very easy for session guest and local catering to find if in the middle of a session. I had a great experience working on my music album at Eagle Rock and am happy to recommend the studio to others. Thank you Marcel!! -Keven Porter Jr

I've recorded here before. Mudd is very experienced, insightful and reliable. Studio is top notch…read more Superb equipment. Mellow vibe; great place to be creative. Can't wait to go back to record drums and VOX.

I stumbled on this place when I was looking for a room to record some Sound Effects and Foley in…read more The room sounded great! I didn't need to close mic everything because it sounded natural where ever I put the mic. Plus at night I was able to record stuff in the big private back yard. And the staff is laid back and really a joy to deal with! Prices are pretty competitive too!

How have I not reviewed this place yet??? We rented this place to film a big band live recording in…read more2019 and could not have been happier with the experience. Sam was amazing at making sure we had everything we needed, he helped us set up, and communication was so quick, clear, and easy. We are going to book Sam's place again for our future projects!!

We rented the place to film a short movie and we had the best experience! The owners were really…read morenice and extremely helpful while we were using the space. We had access to everything we needed, including being able to park several cars on their lot. The doors were open to us every time we needed to check some details ahead of time. And there is a Starbucks right in the corner! The space has different rooms (kitchen, lounge, the spacious studio, restrooms) which is great for those who need to bring a lot of people. We had 45 people inside, plus equipments, and still everybody was nicely accommodated. 5 stars!

I highly recommend this studio to anyone looking to record ANYTHING. I had no expectations when…read morebooking the space, I just saw that the response time was 40 minutes. Sure enough, the owner responded to me very quickly, I booked my session for the next day and I was set. Prior to arriving, I texted back and forth with Glenn and he made sure that I had absolutely everything that I would need to record my video for YouTube. He set me up, have me instructions and told me, 'you're going to leave with a good video.' He was correct and I did. The space exceeded my expectations. There was a restroom, a green room, an editing room, a makeup room, EVERYTHING that you could possibly need, including various background options like green screen. I am impressed and inspired by my session here and will be back again.

Loved this location!…read more Glenn is a great host, super helpful & very knowledgeable with lighting. Definitely would book again,

A nice relaxing place to make music! The owner is friendly and the engineers are helpful and…read moreprofessional. If you're a musician and you need to do recordings (with gear beyond your home studio) keeper this is a place for you. They've got some classic keyboards organs and other related instruments. One of the jewels of the collection is the Hammond C3 organ. The C stood for church, and the only difference between the C3 in the B3 is that the church organ offered more wood to cover the ladies legs when they played services. Who knew! Nice place, decent rates and lots of fun instruments you didn't know were available. Check it out!

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I like these studios a lot! You feel like a pro walking in. The sound system is great…read more Parking can be challenging - try to carpool. Staff is efficient and gets the job done.

Great studios and friendly staff! Easy to book as well. Perfect for bands and recording. Definitely…read morecoming back.

I've been working out of this place for years. It was definitely a challenge to deal with the prior…read moremanagement, but the new team is awesome! Location is great. Central to LA. 24 hour access is crucial for late night gigs. Jay, the manager, is a chill guy. He'll get on your ass if you disrespect the place like leave garbage in the lobby or break the rules, but he looks out for everyone and has always been reasonable. The spot is great to store your gear, have meetings, rehearse your music, record and produce music during quite hours, and make connections. It gets hot in the summer, but the rooms have AC. Overall this place is a gem. It has allowed me to grow my music, my business and my brand.

Rockstar is a very cool place to have a studio. Located in the heart of Dogtown Los Angeles…read more It has the feel of a real rehearsal studio. Friendly Management and People.

Not sure what the one nozzle "James D" was talking about. Must have been an angry little beaver to…read morewrite that review. Great space, Solid room in all sizes. Yes there are vending machines. There is always one angry guy, but it's not me this time. Great spot.

My favorite lockout space by far. Chill clean vibes and nice open space to hang in between…read morerehearsals

great studios, great engineer and awesome mic collections! I…read moream glad to work with Dan, he helps a lots!

From the owner: Martinsound Film Spaces specializes in 70s–90s themed spaces designed specifically for film and…read morephotography.