One of our contributors has just launched an exciting little company that looks after 5 of the best priced professional recording studios in the country, here’s what he has to say:
Hello, I’m Graeme Allen, director of Amati Studios. I’d like to introduce you to our new company and explain a little about what we do.
As is the case with all sectors, the music industry has been seeing some big changes recently, and the recording studio sector certainly has as well. No longer do you require the services of a big professional studio in order to get your songs recorded. Technology now permits the full production of decent sounding songs from your own bedroom, and the recording industry has taken somewhat of a blow as a result.
But, there are still so many benefits of using a professional studio. For example, you may know all the shortcuts on ProTools but you most likely won’t have the many years of experience over a huge range of genres that a professional sound engineer will have. You probably don’t have a range of custom designed recording spaces either, or a collection of microphones built up over years of working in studios. These things make a real difference, and that’s why a professional studio is still needed to give you truly great recordings that can compete with industry-leading artists.
However, studios cost money, and some can cost hundreds of pounds a day before you’ve even hired the sound engineer. So that’s where we come in. I’ve spent the last few months travelling the country and visiting several mid-sized recording studios and chatting with their owners and engineers. I’ve gathered the five best studios together and included them on our roster. Unlike a lot of their competitors, all of their prices include VAT and a sound engineer, and with day rates ranging from £200-£250 professional recording has just become available to everybody.
Keep your eyes on the blog, we’ll have various features and series that’ll be popping up including guides to the best venues, producer bios, music tech tips and the like. If you want any more information about our studios send an e-mail to info@amatistudios.co.uk.
Graeme.
