Great music studio with friendly staff, high-quality equipment, and a comfortable environment for…read morecreativity and recording.

This was the best experience! The facility was BEAUTIFUL! Jeff, the owner & magical producer took…read moreme to a whole new level! I didn't know I could sound so good while still sounding like me. Such a cool experience. I was able to communicate my slew of ideas and turn them into a clean finished song that is ready for the radio!! in less than a week!!! I am AMAZED! I can't wait to go back!

It took me a long time to decide to write this review, because while some of my experiences with…read moreSteve were great, other times the service was awful. I will give you both sides and you can decide whether or not you want to work with him. I am a singer-songwriter who brought music files to Steve to edit. Once we got the instrumental tracks smooth and in sync, we recorded my vocals. His equipment was superb, much of it made by him to exacting specifications. And, from what I have learned about microphones--including how I sound after using several different ones--I think that the custom one he built was first-rate for my voice. Don't, however, expect a professional atmosphere. Steve records in the living room of his house; and during the time I was there, we had to work around a young baby and a dog. If it's summer, he turns off the air conditioning (because the compressor makes noise); so if you record during the summer months be prepared to sweat. A lot. The best part of the experience was learning how to edit my vocal tracks with ProTools. Steve encouraged me to get the artist's version so I could do the editing at my home, saving money and getting the vocals exactly the way I wanted them. He was generous with his time teaching me how to use the program to edit vocals, and I will always appreciate this. If you're waiting for the major "but," here it is. Most of the problems arose around the mix. It took Steve four months to give me ten songs. He procrastinated, rarely communicated in a timely manner, and in fact acted annoyed that I would even dare to call him to ask about the status of the project. In retrospect, I could tell he really didn't want to mix the album. He should have told me this straight out, instead of leaving me hanging. After four months and about twenty-four hundred dollars poorer (of course my money was not refunded), I was less than happy with the mixes. I brought the files elsewhere whose engineer--who had much more experience with my style of music and also teaches recording at a university--immediately made the piano and guitar sound better. In a few hours, this other engineer did better than Steve had in four months. One major problem was the condition of the files. Somehow Steve had combined time changes (which I had requested) with unwanted key changes. He didn't label the files so you knew what they were. And instead of one instrumental line or one vocal line, various portions of files were in pieces all over the place. The other engineer had to spend extra time getting the files in shape (and, rightly so, charged me for it). One song was ruined to such an extent that I was unable to use the guitar track (which I had already paid for). I had to record other instruments for this song all over again, as well as the vocals which had been recorded too "hot" and were not useable as there was distortion. I have no doubt that Steve is gifted (he spent a fair amount of time telling me that he was, and I did see at least one award he earned). However, he's probably much better doing work solo, such as soundtracks that other studios send him for absolute final revisions. Steve had given me a price break because I was doing an entire album; but there was always the caveat that he'd cancel my session to do work on, say, a movie soundtrack that brought him a much higher fee. Ultimately, considering the money I threw away for a mix I couldn't use, and the extra money I had to pay the new engineer to get my files in workable shape, I probably didn't end up saving a whole lot. If you're a singer-songwriter and not a major studio (which pays Steve a lot more), you should probably look elsewhere. I found Brick Road Studio much more suited to my needs.

second time collaborating with Steve 30-45 mins thank you so much professionally speaking to a…read morenovice consciousness rapper experimental vocalist creator engineer producer indy artist via SoundCloud and Voloco and voice memos thank you for being patient and sharing knowledge insight through love for music. look forward to publishing my first song with you to Apple Music Spotify and Youtube Music and from there creating an album minimum 5 songs. no mumble rap ‍ ps: s/o young Stanley ttyl (72hours) (3rd base - hot corner / pitcher - heirophant )

I can't say enough great things about Shane at SER Soundworks!…read more After searching all over Phoenix for someone to help me record my audiobook, Shane was the only one who picked up the phone, responded quickly, and took the time to truly communicate with me. His professionalism and customer service stood out immediately. When we started recording, he was AMAZING. He listened to every single word I said and stopped me if anything sounded off -- my tone, pacing, clarity, anything. He cared about the details and made sure I sounded polished, intelligent, and confident. As someone brand new to audiobook recording, I appreciated his patience and guidance so much. His passion, expertise, and high standards are unmatched in Arizona -- and honestly, probably anywhere in the country. I will absolutely be using him for every future audiobook and audio project. If you want someone who genuinely cares about your project and brings out your best, go to SER Soundworks. Shane is exceptional.

Love practicing and recording with these guys! I've been coming with different bands since about…read more2018. The new location is a big improvement over the last one. Brand new, isolated A/C units for each individual room. Tube equipment. And if you want they'll record your practice session and send you what you did at the end of the night for free. My band 3iDragon records drums and vocals here and we've never been disappointed. The owner Shane and his staff are the most down to earth and experienced people we've ever worked with. Very very flexible and always give us exactly what we're looking for. I can't recommend this place enough

This recording studio is amazing. The owner, Chris is professional and accommodating to the…read morecustomers needs. I felt at home the minute I walked in. The atmosphere was relaxing and professional but had a home vibe. The booth is incredibly impressive. This is a studio you should not hesitate to use.

such a great environment to have a podcast since the first day we started recording. It's been a…read morepleasure and it always starts from the top down. Tyler is such an amazing person and an inspiration to us. He really wants people to come up and do and do good in life. He puts his heart and soul into it and it shows we are so glad to be a part of this journey with backlot Studios. I definitely recommend.

I recorded many audio (and some video) productions here when the studio was run by Ty and Colin. In…read morethose days, the operation was tight and highly professional (if you were willing to ignore the ever-present stench of weed). Sadly, when the studio changed hands, the professionalism evaporated. In February 2024, I scheduled time in the podcast studio to shoot a Streamyard video. The engineer, Gabe B., showed up an hour late looking like he'd just crawled out of bed. Furthermore, his mic set up was so incompetent that it sounded like I had recorded the audio on a 1980s Radio Shack tape deck. I might as well have done the Streamyard video on my back porch. Foolishly, I decided to give these guys another shot. I reserved the podcast studio for last Friday, clicking [YES] on all the confirmation emails. I showed up at the appointed time to find the studio closed. I called only to get voicemail. I waited 15 minutes, but the engineer (Zach D) never showed up. Avoid this place like the plague.

Have been bumping into studio over charging or not even sending my music in a timely manner…read more.. digilab is fast professional and Collin is great at his job!!! All the equipment is state of the art and the mic and quality are crystal clear!! Will definitely be back! The location is perfect and all engineers are professional and knowledgeable!

Epicentre Recording Studio is awesome! The owner, Joe Bauman, helps me create continuing education…read morecontent for my company, Leading Edge Legal Ed. He coordinates the talent and does an excellent job with engineering and editing. Joe and his crew are very easy to work with in the studio and in the field. If you are looking for quality audio and video production without drama and stress I highly recommend this company.

We had no idea how to start a podcast, or what we needed to start. We found Podpopuli and they are…read moreincredible. They take care of all of the hard parts and are very hands on with all of their clients. I would highly recommend this studio to anyone looking to start a podcast, or just looking for a space to record your current podcast!

We used Podpopuli for a podcast and their support was terrific. The latest components, excellent…read morecounsel on the process and superb end product with great clarity. So pleased with location, will be back soon!