Amazing recording studio! Hidden away in Aptos, California. The amount of musicians and bands…read morethat have recorded there is staggering.

Had a fantastic time with Ken recording today at his studio, he has an excellent set up, speedy…read morewifi and was a joy to work with! Check him out!!

I really had a great experience recording my new song HOA Condo Blues with Noise Eater Recordings…read more Olav and his assistant Paul helped me get the best sound, trying different amps and rigs. They help me get the best tone for my guitar solo. Also provided great coaching on my vocals. I really enjoyed working with Olav and team. Olav is a real pro using digital audio workstation. I highly recommend Noise Eater Recordings.

Olav is an excellent sound engineer! My band has recorded 2 songs with him and is in the process of…read morecompleting two more songs. We are extremely happy with the results and the process. He has a gentle and kind style. He brings his full attention and creative energy to every project. He takes feedback well and is always highly professional. Olav is a great resource for local bands.

Had my Rock Lotto band's first rehearsal here last night. Great place, clean facility. The place…read moreis intimate and you can rent equipment such as amps, cymbals, drums, mics, the works. I would highly recommend considering the hourly rates are reasonable. The rooms are soundproofed very well and the PA systems will make your group sound good. First impression... Awesome! Would I come again... "Most Definitely!" :) Complimentary coffee and quarter candy machines.

Well equipped space, easy online booking and friendly staff!read more

Awesome owner! If you want talent added to your music this is who you go to for help!read more

From the owner: If we can improve your sound, and streamline your music release would that make a difference in…read moreyour career? Contact us to get involved! 831 200 4009

This is more a warning than anything…read more I worked with the co-owner of Pacific Sound Studios for a year on an audiobook project, was pretty green at it. But he stuck with me until its production was completed. Afterwards I moved away and he became very difficult to contact regarding the project in any shape or form. He wouldn't take calls, hardly responded. Eventually I learned he didn't want to publish and has refused to give me any audio for the work put in. My band also worked with him to record and produce an album, this not as a partner but as a paying client. He never sent finished tracks for us. All this to say don't trust the studio, they have scammed me out of my time and money. If he did it with me he'd do it with anyone. They are scammers.

Working with Justin is a tremendous treat! I feel inspired on the drive into the hills before every…read moreappointment and once I am there, he makes my art sound like it should and as I hear it in my head. Compared with some of the other recording studios I've worked with Justin's work helps me approximate the feel and sound of my primary instrument (violin) in a live setting. Also, he has been welcoming to my other stringed instruments as well (viola, string bass, ukulele). One track we were experimenting and he was able to help me find a maraca and a stand to complete the percussion track, and he has been flexible to allow me to improvise tracks or come in with previously arranged and orchestrated pieces. I have made many fond memories in Bear Creek Recording Studio, working on a variety of material for friends, family, students and personal projects, as well as projects for my professional career as a musician. I look forward to continuing to work with Justin on future projects, too, and would highly recommend him to musicians looking for a recording studio for acoustic and/or traditional music. Appreciate all of his hours spent recording my acoustic violin pieces, multi-layer instrumental work, solo singer-songwriter originals and duos with my partner. What a treasure in Santa Cruz, California!

My partner and I have been doing an album project with Justin. Justin is clearly an old hand at…read morethis stuff. He often knows what we're going to say before we say it, and he's generally ready for a solution or the next step. When we're working with him, it's quite obvious we're getting the benefit of his considerable experience. He's great to work with. He has a great ear and makes us sound great! I always look forward to the drive into the mountains to his studio. Make sure to give him feedback early and often about headphone mix. The best listening in his studio is through his monitors. He has enough complete isolation to accommodate 3 players at once. His studio is well built, and the environment assures you will have a nice, quiet "floor." Definitely recommended.

I can't say enough about Andy Zenczak and Gadgetbox Studios. ((Seriously, this is my 13th draft of…read morethis review because I'm not even sure where to start! )) I've recorded several projects at Gbox over the last three years, including 2 EP's and some scoring for a film project. Each experience has been a memorable one. Andy and his team treat every song and every artist with incredible care and passion, pushing a song to become the best record it can be. The studio itself is gorgeous with various spaces, isolation rooms and an assortment of instruments to create as unique a sound as possible. It just...feels good in there. Andy Zenczak alone is worth checking Gadgetbox out for, aside from being a gadgets man, an incredible producer and a true musician, Andy is just an all around good guy who you can really trust to take care of your music. He also genuinely cares about creating a community with his artists, and has various events throughout the year including recorded Open Mic nights and Workshops on different aspects of recording. Whether you're an established artist getting ready to record your next full length, or are taking your bare bones song to a studio for the first time - Gadgetbox is where.it's. at.

Part of the reason I moved down from Seattle was to be closer to this place!…read more Andy Zenczak at Gadgetbox Studio is the man to see in town if you are looking to record anything. He has an open mind and open ears all the time. He is ready to go with you on any adventure of sound, style or emotional release. Not only does the Gadgetbox have a cozy vibe, but it is equipped with tons of great gear to use, vintage and boutique amps, pedals, guitars, mics, Rhodes, you name it. Andy is a great part of the music community too. As a solo artist, I was able to have any collection of players needed for each tune. He introduced me to down-to-earth players that I now continue to perform with. A great place to go for quality sounds, recording, people and vibe.

Our violinist son needed to record some pieces for summer music camp auditions. We decided to find…read morea professional this year to help with the recordings. We found Tool Shed Studios. Brian is amazing and so knowledgeable about many different genres of music. During the session, Brian made sure that our son could listen back to what he had played and continue to record as many times as needed. Brian also gave his feedback as to which recordings sounded best. We have used this recording studio three times now and have enjoyed Brian's anecdotes regarding the music business. My husband has found a kindred spirit as Brian is also a big Rush fan.

Great studio! Gibbs and the team are always professional and flexible. Best studio in the Bay Area…read more+ great vibe!