Ultra-talented, mega-meticulous, and incredibly reliable . . . a rare combo these days. Ask for…read moreChris ( aka Action Paxton ) and he will blow your mind with what he can do for your music . . . whatever your genre/sound flav is . . . whether it be a dialed mix, a thumpin' crystal ear clear master, or build you something from scratch with his talented team of prolific 'n proficient musicians and songwriters. And most of all . . . the warm good fun vibes with make it a pleasure for you to create within. -Rance Lane ( Jefe of The Dangaleros) ps. check out our song AZUL 65 for the quality of his craft.

I have worked with Nexus Audio for over a decade. Consistently good vibes and excellent sounding…read moremusic that still speaks. A solid team of engineers and highly skilled professionals who don't waste time.

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.

Definitely Felt Free To Create With The Engineer/Producer Chuck T..They Offer Great Rates On A…read moreLarge Spectrum Of Music Production & Even Have Classes On Music Production

From the owner: Rich City Studios is located inside of Richmond's historic Market Square Mall and uses up to date…read moreindustry standard products & software and offers a recording studio, podcast recording studio, & Film Studio for clients to rent. Head audio engineer ChuckT uses his years of training & experience to give clients professional quality audio engineering at affordable rates with quick turn-arounds. We have 3 suites in the mall, “Studio A” the main recording studio, “Studio B” the podcast, photography, film, and music production room, and “Studio C” the 2nd recording studio.

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Justin is just an amazing person. His knowledge of our…read moresystem was great and he was genuine and honest. He was very patient with us in fixing our sound system, and training us. He was very personable, and friendly. He blended right in with our praise team; I felt like he was one of our crew! Thank you so much Justin! You were and are awesome! Mission Pointe Church

I reached out to Soul Graffiti looking for a place to have one of my student bands rehearse on a…read moreregular weekly basis. Soul Graffiti was not only very helpful, but they were friendly quick to respond and very knowledgeable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them! Not only that they reached out to me asking about my needs, and they offered to ask friends of theirs nearby who had possible rehearsal spaces very very helpful

3 years ago I contacted Starfish Recording to record my first CD. Alan's openness and guidance in…read morethe process recording not only enhanced the final product but also looking back I would not change a single note of it. I would also like that of the 10 songs on the CD,, 5 were included in the soundtrack for an indie film by Dan Barbeau "The Ruse" which will premier in Las Vegas in October. What I've always respected about Alan is the ongoing expanse of his clientele and the diversity of those musicians and music being produced in his studio. These forms include Rock, Country, Folk and mostly recently Rap. For me this demonstrates Alan's ongoing desire to learn, take risks and produce high quality music for his clients. Now, back to making my second CD,,

I have used Starfish studios with my both band and for solo recording and Alan has risen to the…read moreoccasion brilliantly every time. Versatile and accommodating, Alan's studio is a comfortable and professional setting that removes obstacles and lets you get to work. I highly recommend Starfish for any kind of recording and look forward to working with Alan again in the future.

Mark did an amazing job with exactly the AV technical equipment and expertise we needed for a large…read morescale watch party. His team delivered with precision and far exceeded our expectations with both a large LED screen and several sets of speakers. Both the sound and visual were exactly what we were looking for. He came ahead of the event for a walk through and evaluated what would work best. Seeing the space, he recommended something that made more sense than what we had originally asked for. The sound was synced perfectly with no delay, even for those seated far from the screen. In fact, no matter where you were physically in the large space the sound was the same--unlike other concerts I've been too where the speakers either blow you away or aren't loud enough depending on where you are. It was loud enough to be immersive without being overpowering. I am in awe of how he did it! He was prepared with all the necessary cords and adapters to have a hard internet connection with WiFi as backup so there was no risk of glitches. I would definitely recommend Ya-Wave and will use them again for future events like this.

We had an excellent time working with Mark and his team on our 65th anniversary event. They were…read moreprofessional and efficient, and worked with our team in the moment and ahead of time to ensure that our needs were met. We had ordered a 55-inch television for the afternoon, but they upgraded us to a 88-inch, at no additional cost to us. The sound and displays were expertly coordinated and the program progressed seamlessly. We'd definitely recommend working with Ya-Wave on your next event!

Making music at Shine On Studios in Oakland, CA is fun! Take it from someone who has worked with…read morethis guy for decades. This review has been a long time coming. No matter what I say, I cannot do Shine On Dave enough justice. I met Dave 20 years ago, I'm guessing it was a Craigslist ad. I was building a recording studio in my home and needed guidance. Dave became that beacon. Since then, I have visited Shine On working with various projects many times over the years. As someone who is a 30+ years experienced vocalist, I have watched Dave grow for decades. He is and has always been, as far as I could see, completely dedicated. Dave's passion of being a well earned award winning recording engineer and studio is why Shine On Studios was awarded as best recording studio after many years of growth. I have witnessed him building 1st hand and his success is from hard work, taking on any project he could get in the early days. He can now pick his jobs as he has paid his dues many times over. If Dave is recording you, you must have something real good. Dave has established an awesome pro studio in Oakland. The sounds he is getting are great. The amps, mixing board and most importantly, Dave's ear are all excellent. Dave's interest in offering a comfortable working environment is obvious. The couches, his attitude and studio sounds are 2nd to none. Thank you Dave and Stef! You make a great team...

Bluhd I've been with Dave since 2010 and don't wanna go no where else, Shine On Studios for life.read more

If you are a musician with a recording project that means ALOT to you, look no further, Oscar Autie…read moreand El Cerrito Recording Studio is the place for you. I have known Oscar from teh Cuban music scene for years now, I began recording and working with him back in 2000, we have built a professional yet family like relationship. I would not go anywhere else! The studio is state of the art, and it is like home at the same time. So much warmth eludes from both Oscar and his adorable wife, Kenya who also doubles as the Business Manager.....this woman knows her stuff, and she is elegant and professional yet warm and caring. I am in the middle of recording and ending my projects but I am sure that our relationship will continue with the time. I will still keep returning for projects, and I will be in touch! Check out their studio and evaluate their portfolio, you will see why I say this place is the Cream of the Crop! Cheers!

El Cerrito Studio was the ideal recording experience, and I look forward to returning many times in…read morethe future. As a harpist, many studios are flummoxed by how hard it is to capture the real sound of my instrument - Oscar dialed it in right away. The studio itself is brand new with 2 recording booths and a clear line of vision for isolation work. One booth is medium sized and would fit up to an instrumental trio I would say, the other very large with a grand Yamaha fitting up to 8 performers approximately - just guesses. All the equipment looked brand new and the sound, the most important thing, I was thrilled with. Both the neighborhood and all the soundproofing allow total silence, which has previously been a difficulty in other studios. Not an issue at El Cerrito Studio, where we could work fast and keep all the magic. Kenya is a true host, putting me instantly at ease with her charming and welcoming personality. There's a resting area with beverages and snacks, plus their garden out back is wonderful to re-energize in. Parking is easy. In total, Kenya and Oscar work as a perfect team in setting the stage for a great recording plus delivering on the final result.