We had a great shoot here today. They have the lighting you'll need, and the gentleman was really…read morefriendly and helped us throughout. Highly recommended place!

One of the best studios I've ever used in Texas. The price alone is a great reason but the…read moreequipment & friendliness makes it the best. They help you set up & everything is clean & professional

Man what a fantastic experience! The studio was top notch. It was comfortable, clean, and there…read morewas a wide variety of nice equipment to use. Matt and Oliver have an amazing work ethic. They're highly skilled, work hard, but they keep a positive light environment. It was an absolute pleasure working there and the end result is stellar!

Orb is an awesome place to record. They make good on the promise of an LA level studio without the…read morepretense. Matt and C.B. have created a killer studio with a laid back vibe and it's just a really cool place to be creative.

12th Street Sound in my opinion is the best recording studio in Austin. Top quality gear (the only…read moreSSL 9000 in town) all the premium mics, pres, outboard gear, and great instruments (I'm a keyboard player) Hammond B-3 with Leslie, Wurly electric, grand piano, plus great guitar amps, amps, etc. The building itself was an old Baptist church, and 12th Street hired famed studio designers The Wes Lachot Design Group (www.weslachot.com is worth a look as well) to design the space from the ground up. It really is a very cool space. Kevin Szymanski is the house engineer and has worked with lots of famous bands you know-from Foo Fighters, to Matchbox 20, to John Hiatt, to Queens of the Stone Age to Faith Hill. If you are recording in Austin, you need to check this place out. If you are not recording in Austin, you should re-think those plans and come to Austin to record. It's a cool music town, and 12th Street Sound also just happens to be about one mile from Franklin's BBQ, which Bon Appetit calls the best BBQ joint in the U.S.

Besides being one of the coolest looking recording studios (created from an old Baptist church),…read more12th Street Sound really knows their stuff. The equipment is outstanding, the engineer and owner are amazing, and everything they produce is high-quality. This is a huge step up from many of the old-school recording studios in Austin, and it has everything an artist would need to produce something incredible.

Eric is a super talented engineer and a consummate professional. He has all the technical chops you…read morecould ask for in a producer or engineer, but more importantly, he really cares about capturing your band at its best. The space is awesome, the price is a steal. DO IT.

Eric has a contagious enthusiasm for what he does, and it rubs off on the musicians he records and…read morehis finished product. His ears, attitude, and professionalism impressed me, and I will be recommending him to friends. I'm a hobbyist home recorder and have been working on a demo for a new project. I found East Side Tone through Yelp and set up a couple hours with Eric to get a second set of ears on my mix. He was an excellent teacher and demonstrated mastery of his craft. Sitting in the control room with him, he exudes creativity and positive energies. You do not feel 'on the clock' or like you're purchasing a commodified product. Although we only spent a couple hours mixing, I could see how valuable Eric's creative input would be in each phase of production. If you're considering buying a couple hours of studio time for one facet of your album, I would urge you to consider booking a couple of days with Eric and have him guide you end-to-end. I wish I had.

Such a great experience recording with Omar at 512. Super efficient, professional and personable! I…read morewas amazed at how seamless the session went. Will definitely be back! :)

I've known Omar Vallejo since the early 90s. Very good all around person. The Band Vallejo was a…read moregreat group back then in Birmingham, Alabama and working with Omar was a great experience He taught me so much about how the music business works. People love him and I love him. His family is the best! I highly recommend you hire 512 Studios to Create a Recording that will SHINE brighter than other Recording Studios. Omar brings The MAGIC and you will have a lot of fun recording here! Omar's the KING!

I was impressed with John Pearson when I first met him. He is smart, quick, funny, and interesting…read more But that was before I worked with him! Now, all of the aforementioned applies, with the additions of: talented, efficient, & quite capable...oh and easy to work with...& funny! I recently traveled to Austin, TX to make a record with Mark Hallman @ The Congress House Studios. To be blunt, after working with the esteemed Mark Hallman & amazing Andre Moran, I was skeptical about anyone else at the helm. When Mark suggested that John Pearson step in to record vocals, I silently prayed, Oh God let him be good. Neither God nor John disappointed. Here's why: At the controls, John was quick, clean (not meaning shower clean; I mean his edits, direction & even his jokes were clean.....well & he seemed freshly showered...)! John worked with ease & had the very important factor of humor. I was surprised by his experience & skill. I don't know why, but I always am skeptical about anyone before experiencing their work....I doubt everyone. WELL: John proved to be an EXCELLENT engineer AND producer!!! I would hire him again in an instant. The extra credit benefit is that John is very smart, thus his sense of humor is sharp & swift, Which makes for a fun day! And best yet, the work was light & easy, on point & productive.....we actually finished early!! For me, the quality of the individual you hire is as important as the quality of the work they can do. Hire John Pearson & you will have both.

I worked with John at Congress House last summer on a small recording project - my first time…read morerecording in an actual studio environment. From the outset, he executed his work with extreme specificity, creativity, patience, and care - definitely the kind of person that values doing something well versus rushing through the details. Fortunately, he's adept at what he does - so, in addition to doing things well, he also does them swiftly. I believe that's called efficiency. John has a very laid back, relaxing presence in the studio that absolutely put me at ease during what I felt was a sort of nerve-wracking process at the start. He is extremely knowledgeable about what he does, the technology and equipment he works with, and the theory and process of sound in general - and is willing and able to explain the finer points in layman's terms, which I appreciated. In addition to his professional merits, John is also just a really cool human and a nice guy to get to know. If you have a chance to work with him, you should take it.

Such a fun and welcoming recording environment for all types of artists! Such knowledge people with…read moreamazing unique and even one of a kind equipment! 10/10

I've been recording with Justin for the better part of a decade. Prior to King Electric, I worked…read morewith him at Shine Studios on E 4th as a freelance engineer and occasional collaborator. I'm happy to continue this relationship as he's moved into his beautiful and spacious new recording headquarters. King Electric has become a really flexible and accommodating space to work in as both an artist and engineer. The gear is top notch, instruments (guitars, keyboards, and miscellany) are plentiful, and the control room is stellar. Justin is ceaselessly responsive, professional and is incredibly dedicated to the best way to to make the music that you want to make. Ego always takes a back seat to world-class results. Strongly recommended, always.

What a beautiful sight to be seen! While I wasn't there to record music but rather work along some…read morepeople in town using the studio as a venue. It feels sacred in here, romantic and whimsical. I would suggest stopping by just to marinate in the vibes.

We were invited for a CD release party for the Peterson Brothers this week at Arlyn Studios. What a…read morecool recording studio this is and you can tell by the recordings that they know their business. There is something about the groovy "feel" of this place that puts you at ease and begs for expression through music.