I wish I found this rehearsal space sooner; I would have come every night I was in town to…read morepractice. It was difficult finding a space that offered a full drum kit with cymbals. Other places I checked out either had monthly rates only, or you had to bring your own cymbals. Coming from out of town, that wouldn't work for me. The space was roomy with everything you needed to hook up your laptop or any instrument you play. I was able to get in for an hourly rate which was super affordable. I went in late from 11pm - 2am and what impressed me most is that Patrick acknowledged that I was a woman out late alone and he let me know he was one phone call away if I needed him and ensured the door was locked for my safety. If I ever make it back to Austin, I will definitely stop here to practice!

Either this place has really gone down hill in recent years or these reviews are fake…read more They describe it like "We supply top notch, great sounding rehearsal rooms for the most discerning musicians..." what a joke. It's nice to have a rehearsal space north of Austin. This one however is a pit. the photos online are misleading. the spaces are tiny, filthy and the smell was unbearable. The bigger problem was a lack of sound dampening. a rock band was rehearsing in the space next to us and we could barely hear ourselves think. For the record, I'm not a Prima Donna. I don't expect much from a rehearsal space. However, showing large, clean rooms on the website while delivering cramped, carpet stained stink holes is misleading. clearly the owners have zero pride and believe that musicians don't care. Make the trip down south to Space. the extra 20 miles is nothing. This is not a professional rehearsal space. Perhaps it's fine for garage bands, but pro players will be put off by it. As a band leader it reflects poorly on my professionalism.

Going to this studio was the highlight of my year. I went with some friends to celebrate one of…read moretheir birthdays. We weren't sure what to expect as we are not professionals or great singers. But it was an amazing experience. First, you don't need to be an artist to go. You can just have a fun experience with friends, family or your partner. Secondly, the engineer had great energy and made us feel comfortable. The facilities were fantastic. You have the option to perform a cover song or write your own song. My friends and I laughed for hours while here and the engineer provided us with the music we created. Definitely a unique and fun experience.

Blak Marigold Studio is the best Studio in Austin Texas. As an in home studio, it is professional…read moreand comfortable. Mike is a really good person who will take care of you no matter where you are or what you need. I highly recommend this studio to anyone who is looking for a comfortable spot to record. Mike's got you. BOOK THIS STUDIO IM TELLING YOU

My experience at Noiz Faktory has been great. The sound engineers are meticulous, detail-oriented,…read moreand dedicated to creating a product that the customer is happy about. Eric (the owner) was a pleasure to work with; he has created a state-of-the-art recording studio that is a great value for artists with any budget size. Put simply, the people at Noiz Faktory work with you, not for you. Everyone involved shares a musical goal with the customer and they work to create the best product possible.

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!

Amazing studio! They were super professional from their easy to use website, quick response time,…read moreand nice staff. We booked last minute and they still accommodated us. Would recommend to anyone looking for podcast both short and long term! We will be back

Melrose Podcasts is top notch!…read more Long time fan of Melrose Podcasts and I've used their services many times since their Los Angeles location. No surprise to find that the Austin studio has the best equipment. Online booking is easy. Studio management is on point, and there is plenty of parking! Not to mention that they are just so accommodating and deliver a quality product. Definitely have told my podcast girls about it. I plan to book again when I'm staying in Austin.

I started recording my album at the Brain Machine Jan. 2011 and finished that November. For those…read more11 months I felt like I could rely on Randy 110%. Even when it seemed as though I wouldn't be able to finish the project, Randy gave me the time I needed to get things together. Overall I really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere you feel as soon as you walk-in. I never felt rushed and knew that Randy was as willing to work on the project for as long as I needed. Randy did more than just twist the knobs on the sound board, he actually gave feed back and recommendations on how to bring the entire project together. I've recommended Randy to every person I know who has asked me to recommend a studio and will continue to do so. I look forward to working on my next project there. Cheers!

I've been recording here for over ten years. It is a magical place with an extremely positive…read moreenergy. Together with Randy, I have recorded and produced so much material with so many different projects. From Ugly Elephant, Spin Alley, Stephanie Grissett, Coalition and Mojo Chyld, just to name a few. Randy is a true master of his domain, he know's his stuff. From Pro Tools to Logic, their isn't much he can't handle. I love the Brain Machine and would recommend the studio to anyone looking to record professionally.

Went to book a session online, but didn't see SK on it. Then I went to book with Jamaal but he…read morewasn't on the list anymore either. Won't be coming back to the studio since there are no good producers/ engineers left.

My brother Jeremy is fantastic! I've had my fair share of energy at this studio over the last few…read moreyears and the energy and production level is just what I've been looking for with Jeremy! Truth is your product and sound is what matters and when you need that genuine sound He's got the skills to make it happen! I'm very Happy with the magic we're making for the future of my sound. Don't hesitate to book Jeremy in advance, he is usually booked.

DO NOT take your instrument here for setups…read more I visited Musicians Woodshed last week and initially spoke with one of the guitar techs, Jett Boyd, who was polite and professional. We discussed my bass guitar and the possibility that some frets might need adjustment. When I returned the following week after noticing some fret buzz, I spoke with Miles Manglos. I explained that I prefer a very straight neck with low action and that I was not interested in adding more relief to the neck. Because of that, the logical solution would have been to address the fret work. Instead, he suggested doing a setup that would involve adding relief and raising the action--the exact opposite of what I had just explained I wanted. When I asked whether that meant adding neck relief and how that would affect the current setup, he couldn't clearly explain it. I also mentioned that at a different shop in another city, a tech had previously performed a setup even though I specifically asked him not to and only wanted the jack repaired. I brought this up simply to explain why I was trying to be very clear about the work I wanted done. Instead of addressing the issue professionally, Miles abruptly declined to work on the instrument and told me to leave. He was dismissive and repeatedly said he didn't understand what I was saying. A competent guitar tech or luthier should be able to translate what a musician is describing and communicate clearly about the work being recommended. If a shop cannot or does not want to perform a certain service, that's fine--but it should be handled respectfully and professionally. Unfortunately, this interaction came across as pretentious and unhelpful, and it left a very negative impression of the shop.

Miles and Alex were awesome to talk with. Super friendly and knowledgeable. I will definitely be…read moreback.