I use to record (hip-hop) at a studio around Penn Station in the city, but since my engineer went…read moreon tour, I've been scrambling to find a cool vibe spot where I can record and get solid quality - something I can bring back home and is worth listening to. I've been at studios that have great equipment and boasts top notch production. What good is the equipment with all these plug-ins, amps, software, etc..if the engineer can't bring your sounds the way you envision? It's like that feeling I get seeing people who can't drive in a nice luxury/expensive car. Well, I hope you got the analogy, but basically what I'm saying is that the Brewery is official. One of the few spots that can give you something to look forward to listening to when you get home (granted you finish your session before leaving). Some studios you go to simple record your vocals and call it a day. Others don't make you feel comfortable recording. But the Brewery isn't either of them. The area isn't crazy like Manhattan, and the place itself is very well put together. They offer beverages, and boast a nice iso-booth to record. Trying to book a session might get hectic, but nevertheless, its one of the few studio gems that Brooklyn has to offer. The price is kind of expensive, but I never complain if the service matches it. Plus, they have off-peak rates that you can definitely take advantage of. I plan to make this one of my go-to places for all my music endeavors. Great that you can book + pay online too. If you'd like, check out some of my music at http://www.reverbnation.com/wesson (you'll also find a few of the tracks I recorded there).

The Brewery is an iconic recording studio that supports a creative atmosphere. I had the…read moreopportunity of renting the place for a shoot and Matt was very accommodating, he gave us a detailed tour of the studio and its newly renovated section. Whatever questions we had or assistance we needed, Matt was of service in every way and helped make the project go smoothly. We had a fun shoot, got all the shots we needed and appreciate Matt and his team at the Brewery for making It happen.

I've recorded here many times with different bands. The owner Joe is a great guy. The space has a…read morereally awesome feel to it. We've been to other places and they just felt more cold and unpersonal, the staff at redroom always made us feel at home and made sure that we were happy with the final product start to finish. Highly recommended!

yo if u're reading this, i want you think about how rare it is for someone to be motivated to leave…read morea Google AND a Yelp review. I've never had a Studio go to bat for me like Red Note. I manage events remotely from the West Coast, and I was in dire need for a last minute drumkit rental. To make matters tougher, the drummer for the event was traveling so I couldn't get the exact specs needed. Here's what the team did for me: 1. Helped me pick the PERFECT drum kit for our jazz set simply based on previous videos/pictures of my drummer's performances. 2. Accommodated an earlier pickup on the day of to help us do sound check in time. 3. Accommodated a later drop-off because of logistical issues on our end. 4. Lastly, despite being in need, they didn't scalp me. They worked with me, and offered a reasonable price. I work with a lot of studios + venues, and the professionalism and hospitality of this team is undeniably S-tier. If you're an event promoter, an artist, or a band manager, I can't offer a higher recommendation for Red Note. Special thanks to Will for ironing out our contract, Rose for handling logistics, and Joey for really looking out for his employees as well as graciously dealing with us.

This year, I decided to take piano lessons, which was fun but necessitated me maintaining a regular…read morepractice outside of class. When I would travel far from home, sometimes I would need to find a place where I could find a piano/keyboard practice to use. I checked out Yelp to see what studios were near me during a recent Brooklyn trip, and Red Note had excellent reviews (and more importantly availability on short notice). If you are looking for a music expert/audiophile review, you can skip this review now given my lack of technical knowledge. However, I can say that it was super easy to book a room by the hour, and the person checking me in once I arrived was friendly and helpful. The digital keyboard that I used worked well, and while it took me some time to figure out the audio setup, I ultimately had no trouble using the space on the two days I went. I would return to this studio without hesitation whenever I'm in Brooklyn or the NYC area.

I've spent the past 3 years in a north Williamsburg rehearsal room that could easily be mistaken…read morefor a closet. Moving from that location to Savaria Studios 2.0 has been life-changing, if you allow me to get just a little hyperbolic. I'm a drummer. My kind needs space to practice. I had a 4.5" by 4.5" room in which to practice in my previous location. My drums - not even a full set - touched two of the walls and my seat touched the third. Now I have an 8" by 14" room I share with a friend. I can walk around my set, now with all my toms and cymbals mounted. That means I can also tune my drums. I'm a little bummed (sorry, Jeff) that I have to split the time in the spot instead of just having it all to myself 24/7, but that's the nature and the business of rehearsal rooms in NYC. I accept this. What's important is that I have space - essentially double the space but half the time - for only about $70 more than I was paying for my closet. Beyond the size and price, one of the draws to Savaria is the location in the old Pfizer building. It's hard not to feel like you're in on something. So many New Yorkers, so overwhelmed by each other and each other's access to every private space they claim, seek this uniqueness, this privacy, this frontier, in their quiet speakeasies and undisclosed location parties. Years from now the Pfizer building will be a different place. The neighborhood will develop around it. For now it feels good to know I'll be able to gloat in 5 to 10 years about the way things were here and how I was there when it happened. My only complaint about the space is sound leaking in through the walls and air vents. The bands on my left and right play so loud I can't even hear my own drums over them at times. This is partly because the space is constructed into an old office in the Finance Department of Pfizer Inc. It wasn't meant for anything louder than pencil pushing. The other reason is in the soundproofing, which seems to be merely carpet padding adhered to the walls. Tamas, the owner promised this would improved in time. I try to remind myself that Savaria, even in incarnation 2.0, is a startup, like the other tenants in the building. After being wiped out in Gowanus by Sandy last year, Tamas started all over again here. I imagine the experience here has been a bit life-changing for him as well. I recognize getting everything like the soundproofing in order may take some time. I'll be patient.

We've been rehearsing and practicing here since 2013...... Tamas is an honest dude who runs a nice…read morebusiness. I've played in a few other practice spots in Brooklyn, but for the price, amount of space, acoustics and a cleanliness I feel like our band is very fortunate to call this place home. Savaria is well above pretty much the cream....

What can you say?? Vinegar Hill Sound is the perfect place for any musician looking to vibe out and…read moremake some great art!! The studio has an AWESOME collection of gear including vintage amps, sweet outboard gear, and to coolest rhodes electric piano! More importantly, engineer Reed Black is AMAZING!! Our band Foxtrax tracked our first EP "The Cabin" at Vinegar Hill Sound and we couldn't have done it without his help, or be happier! What we were able to do in three days is a credit to the great vibes and Reeds experience!! He's a great engineer and an even better dude!! The vibes were on point!! Theres some magic in Vinegar Hill!! Track there today!! 5 Stars!!

So glad I found this studio. I had a lot to record in a short amount of time, and because of Reed's…read morequick precision and expertise as an engineer, I was able to record all of my songs on a time-crunch. Reed's equipment is top notch, and the studio is inviting and cozy. Good vibes all around! Reed is an engineer who will work hard to help you achieve your session goals, and is able to do so because of his true talent and accuracy.

Love this studio! Great experience recording and editing here. Main recording room is open and…read moregreat for bands. Control room is relaxing and and plenty of space too. Tom really knows his craft and navigates the tech w ease making it easy for us to focus on the performances and creative parts that matter most.

Magic. I can't imagine a better place to record music in New York. Warm atmosphere, state of the…read moreart equipment, exemplary customer service, incredibly fast turnaround, affordable pricing. Tom has built a hidden gem in Brooklyn, and I highly recommend you discover it for yourself.

If you are uptown and need to do any recording, I highly recommend Sincere Labs NYC. I worked with…read moreDaniel to record a very special cover (I did vocals and he did guitar), and we had a great time. He was responsive, engaging and supportive during the entire process, and the product turned out fabulous! I'll definitely be working with him again! Erin Lynn Williams, Consulting à la mode

I had a track that I needed done. Went to the studio and boom, it was an amazing experience. This…read morewas my first time ever recording and I had a lot to learn. The engineer listened, was accommodating, and patient. I was so happy with the finished result. So many people gave me compliments on how amazing the sound was. And I even needed something after the session was done to which he was very responsive and accommodating.