Back again! I had the pleasure of working with Tightrope Recording for my new podcast series, I…read morecouldn't be happier with the results. From start to finish, Jessi, Colin and Max went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of the recording process was seamless and professional. First and foremost, the studio itself was top-notch. They have an amazing amount of options of microphones to choose from, I went with a Sennheiser 416. Additionally, the studio's acoustics were excellent, providing a clean and crisp sound without any unwanted background noise, we used studio A mostly. The entire recording process was enjoyable and stress-free, I was there a lot so that's saying something- Overall I can't recomend them enough. If you're looking for a recording studio that will deliver then make sure you work with them.

Tightrope Recording, and their owner Max, did not live up to their promises. They promised a great…read morerecording and finished mixes for one price of $1500. They did a great job recording, but sent us home with only the rough cut, and no finished mixes. They claimed that it took a lot of effort to set up for a multi-instrument band and they had to bring in extra help, thus extra cost. They had no more money or time to finish the mixes. Max had the audacity to say that each song would be at least another $350 to finish, even though he promised us finished mixes when we spoke on the phone. I feel that this was unscrupulous practice. Make sure you get your promises in writing from Max, or he may just try to swindle you.

I've recorded 3 albums with one of the engineers that runs Soapbox. When he told me that he was…read moreworking to open a new studio/practice space in Chicago, I knew the quality that would emerge from that project. Soapbox, and their engineers, have been my reliable, go-to sources for my recording needs for going on the better part of 7 years, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. Kind folks, great expertise, and acoustically wonderful; they've got it all.

I went to the opening of this sound & music rehearsal studio and recording space with my friends a…read morecouple months back. It was very chill. The best thing is the fact that you can book your practice times through their website, so you don't have to play phone tag with voicemail messages. Also, the location is close to where I live in Logan Square, so that's a plus for me. I like that they have a drum kit there, so I don't have to lug my own over every time. The space is small but discreet, and good for bands looking for affordable practice space in Chicago... only 15-35$ an hour! Some places charge per person or you have to commit to a whole month, so this is a good compromise for me, since I'm in a few different groups and I need a flexible space to meet up with other musicians.

This is the best rehearsal location that I have seen in the city or suburbs. The best people to…read moredeal with and the place is top notch. Super location and competitive rates.

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I recorded a few songs here with another band a few years ago, and I will not go anywhere else…read more Matt is a PRO, and is such a great engineer! He gave great suggestions and direction for each song. I loved working with him and am telling you to look no further. This is the place you want to record your music.

I've known Matt since I was young. Around 8 years ago he gave me my first production lessons. Now…read moreI'm a billboard charting artist! Sonic Palace is top notch!

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.

Envelope recording studio is a home recording studio with complete professional gears for…read morerecording, mixing and mastering. The owner is responds quickly to any inquiries whether it is for music recording or videography. Tony is very approachable and easy to work with. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a high quality service but affordable .

From the owner: EnvelopeRecording.Com is the link to the website if you would like to see more work on the audio…read moreand video. Envelope Recording, a Chicago-based Audio Recording & Videography service, is situated in North Chicago. Our primary focus lies in recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio tracks for various applications, such as music albums, film scores, podcasts, audiobooks, and advertisements. To achieve top-notch results, we utilize cutting-edge equipment and software, ensuring that we capture and manipulate sound according to the desired quality and aesthetic. Additionally, our expertise extends to video production, where we excel in creating compelling films, commercials, and other video content. Throughout the production process, we handle pre-production planning, scriptwriting, casting, set design, filming, editing, and post-production work. Our dedication drives us to deliver exceptional results, specifically tailored to our clients’ unique needs and visions.