Recording Studios in New York City

Media Noise Music and Sound in New York City offers a variety of recording, mixing, sound design, and other music services. Media Noise was founded in 2000 by award winning music and sound designer Quentin Chiappetta. Today, Chiappetta co-manages Media Noise with New York City based sound designer Josh Samuels (they/them​.)

Chiappetta enjoys an unusually wide-ranging creative career as a composer, sound designer and mixer for the stage, the screen, and the art world. His music music can be heard in hundreds of broadcast series, films, installations and stage productions. Chiappetta has mixed and created immersive sound design for everything from film to multi-channel permanent installations in museums around the globe. As a frequent collaborator with theater artists, He composed the score for the Broadway show Irena’s Vow, for which he earned a Lucille Lortel Award nomination. Chiapetta recieved his formal musical training in composition at the Eastman School of Music.

Having started out in sound for theatre, Samuels has worked on countless shows across the country and in New York City, including 10 Broadway productions. Their expansive experience in sound includes Theatre, Opera, Live Music, Recorded Music, Film, Broadcast, Podcast, Installation Art, and various other forms of live events. They are a proud member of USA 829, and the TSDCA and holds a degree in theatrical design from Ithaca College. 

Media Noise is equipped with two studios, A, and B, and a recording room, for artists’ use. Studio A is a multi-channel mix room capable of 5.1, 7.1 and Dolby Atmos mixing, playback and encoding. The room has tie lines to the recording room as well as to Studio B. 

Studio B is Media Noise’s smaller room filled with creative tools for everything from sound design to music making. With tie lines to Studio A and a window into our Recording room, Studio B is perfectly suited for tracking, recording, writing or mixing. Studio B is eqipped with several monitors, pluggins, instruments, and other eqipment.

The Recording Room is fully sound proofed with a floating floor. The 8×10 space is comfortable enough for up to three musicians. The Recording Room is connected to both studio A and B for complete flexibility.

Media Noise Music and Sound has state-of-the-art equipment, top-notch microphones, and a very flexible studio space ideal for small-scale recording projects. Whether it be stereo, 5.1, or beyond, Media Noise has you covered, with decades of experience mixing for TV, Film, Music, Installations, and Theatre. They’ve created sound design for Broadway shows, museums around the world, live performances, films, television, VR, and everything in between.

Pyramid Recording Studios in the heart of Manhattan first opened in 1977 as Wavelength Sound before changing to its current name in 1997. At Pyramid, aspiring musicians will have the chance to work in a studio with professionals on tracking, mixing, production, and other services. The studio is equipped with an array of classic vintage equipment existing in harmony with today’s cutting-edge digital medium. The vintage API console has served such greats as The Spinners, Van Morrison, REM, Bette Midler, Elton John, and Tower of Power, among others. Further, Jessica Simpson worked on her seventh and most recent studio album, 2010’s Rejoice: The Christmas Album at Pyramid.

Pyramid was founded by Todd Hemleb, who also serves as the studio’s Chief Engineer. During the early days of wavelength, Hemleb worked considerably work with commercial and corporate clientele. After becoming Pyramid Recording, Hemleb completely rebuilt and expanded the studio and added specific equipment that fit his philosophy that comes from learning his craft during a time when the quality of the sound was as important as the music being created. Hemleb has worked with such people as Michael Kamen, Whitney Houston, Tom “Bones” Malone, Larry Baeder, Richard Crooks, Anton Fig, MOP, and many more. He has also worked with most of the major labels on recordings and publishing.

Hemleb has assistance running Pyramid from New York City-based producer, writer, and engineer Mathew Leland. As a producer, he has worked with such artists as Singer/Songwriter Sharon Kenny (Dance Moms, Mrs. Hughes The Musical), Broadway writer Craig Carnelia, Indy Rock band Asa Ransom, as well as many other up-and-coming artists. Leland first came to New York as a singer and musician, and at the age of 22, he became a finalist in the “Big Shot Talent Search” for the musical “Movin’ Out” and has been in the music business ever since. He has spent the last few years focusing on artist development and working with emerging talent, through his work at Pyramid, where he began working in 2009. Leland is also the co-founder of Boum Creative, a production company specializing in audio, video, and lighting design for such clients as Tommy Hilfiger, Audi, Twitter, and Snapchat.

S5studio in Chelsea is a professional recording studio that handles recording, mixing, and mastering services for both independent and major label artists. The rooms at S5studio are equipped with some of the best consoles available and an array of vintage analog gear. The studio was built by engineers with many years of experience which enables them to pay attention to the painstaking details needed to create an incredible experience for artists of all talent levels.

S5studio is equipped with three rooms for use by musicians, the Black Room, Crimson Room, and Midnight Blue Room. All rooms are equipped with instruments such as Ibanez Artstar, Ibanez GSR 200, Dean MLX, Custom Epiphone Les Paul, Custom Fender Stratocaster, Acoustic A40 Amp,Dave Smith Mopho x4, Akai MPC Renaissance,  Akai MPC Live,  Akai MPC Live II, Roland Fantom X6, and Roland Integra 7. Additionally, a number of console, monitoring, recording, DAW equipment, and microphones are available in all three rooms.

Funkadelic Studios in New York City offers music workshops, instrument rentals, gear storage, and rehearsal spaces in each of its 10 studios. At Funkadelic Studios, the premier rehearsal space can be transformed into the perfect setting for a music workshop. The studio can accommodate up to 20 guests, with professional lighting, a large white board and a projector and screen are available for no extra charge.

Funkadelic Studios is proud to provide a plethora of resources for its artist clientele. Rentals are available forboth short term and long term basis. Instruments such as guitars, basses, and pedals are available for rental in house and outside rental. However, Pro Audio gear, amps, drums and entire backlines are available only for outside rental. Delivery and pickup is available for the New York City area and a Professional Live Sound Audio Engineer and audio techs are also available for an additional charge.

John Kilgore Sound and Recording in New York City is located in the landmark Film Center Building, designed by Ely Jacques Kahn and built from 1928-29. The studio was commissioned in 2001 and designed by Francis Manzella of FM Design in consultation with John Kilgore, who at the time was Director of Recording Services at Masque Sound and Recording in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The studio officially opened for business on July 1, 2002, its first project being Steve Reich and Beryl Korot’s Three Tales.

John Kilgore is a two-time Grammy-winning and Emmy-nominated recording engineer, sound designer, and recording studio owner. His recording credits include nearly every work by Steve Reich since The Cave, including City Life, Proverb, Nagoya Marimbas as well as new recordings of Music for 18 Musicians (1999 Grammy Award), New York Counterpoint, Four Organs, and Eight Lines. He has also recorded and mixed Triple Quartet with the Kronos Quartet, both The CD and DVD of Three Tales, You Are (Variations), Cello Counterpoint, Daniel Variations, Variations for Vibraphones, and Stings and Pianos. Kilgore served as Director of Recording Services for Masque Sound and Recording from 1986 to 2005, when he formed John Kilgore Sound and Recording to take over Masque’s studio operations. Since then, the studio has hosted the recordings of a broad spectrum of well-known and respected composers, songwriters, performers, and musicians from around the world. 

John Kilgore Sound and Recording comprises two studios for use by artists., A, and B. Both studios are equipped with several microphones, instruments, and other equipment. Studio A consists of an approximately 16×14 control room, and an approximately 16×20 live room, while Studio B is currently under long-term rental.

Michiko Studios is a premier jazz and classical rehearsal studio in the heart of Times Square. Initially a subsidiary of Roberto’s Winds Incorporated in 1989, Michiko Studios became independent in 2012 and continues to thrive as not only rehearsal studios for jazz artists but for music lovers as a whole. Musicians routinely source talent, projects, referrals, ideas, and inspiration from Michiko Studios. Additionally, many music teachers ranging from the saxophone, voice, piano, and more have utilized Michiko Studios to create their home bases for their personal studios. Michiko Studios has also been home to saxophonist and flutist Lew Tabackin’s legendary residency, Wednesdays with Lew, for the last few years.

Michiko Studios is owned by Roberto Romeo, who also serves as the studio’s President. He also owns and serves as President of Roberto’s Winds, his own woodwind retail and repair shop. Growing up as a flute player in Italy, Romeo came to the States and quickly became part of the jazz community during its golden era right in Times Square, New York. He also has been around to witness the fall of New York City’s famed “Music Row,” where many music businesses have been forced to close their doors. Despite those hard times and the unexpected loss of Music Row, Roberto’s Winds and Michiko Studios have stood strong and resilient thanks to the support of musicians within the community.

Conclave Studios in New York City offers its clients complete recording services including pre-production, tempo mapping, song structuring, drum tracks, guitar and bass tracking, re-amping, vocal tracking, editing, mixing, and mastering. The 22′ x 14′ Live Room with 12′ ceilings provides full-band, 48-channel simultaneous live recording. Each artist in the band gets to customize their own Aviom headphone station to create a customized tracking mix that enables them to perform their best. Outside the Live Room, four additional acoustic spaces are available. The 14′ x 7′ Isolation Booth has a line of sight through the Live Room into our 23′ x 18′ Control Room, allowing vocalists acoustic isolation while still keeping them connected to the rest of the band and the Studio’s engineer. 

Furthermore, Conclave Studios has received glowing reviews in the press from Mix Magazine, ProSound, and Neve.

Mix Magazine: “Conclave Studios is one of the “World’s Coolest New Studios.” 

ProSound: “Conclave Studios Nurtures Metal Musicians.”

​Neve: “Conclave Studios Wows Clients.”

IMI Studios in New York City is a full-service recording studio specializing in branded content, corporate events, digital content, and post-production. IMI has three recording rooms available for use by artists, Studios A, B, and C. Additionally, the studio has an event space for private occasions.

Studio A is equipped with an Apple Mac Pro computer, an Apollo 8p interface, and an Avid C24 mixing board. The room also contains two preamps, an Avalon 737 and an Apollo 8p. Furthermore, the studio is also equipped with several speakers and software materials.

Studio B is equipped with an Apple Pro Mac computer, an Apollo Twin Duo MKII interface, and an Avalon 737 pre-amp. Additionally, the studio contains Adam A77x, Yamaha NS-10, and Genelec 1091A Sub speakers. Software in Studio B includes Pro Tools 12, Autotune EFX+, and Waves Diamond bundle.

Studio C is equipped with an Apple Mac Pro computer, an Apollo Twin MKII Duo interface, and an Adam S3A speaker. Additionally, the studio is equipped with Apollo Twin MKII Duo and Avalon 737 speakers. Software in Studio C includes Pro Tools 12, Autotune EFX Plus, and Waves Diamond Bundle.

Dubway Studios in Manhattan has grown to become one of New York City’s most respected audio resources due to its work in the broadcast, film, internet, and music industries for decades. Dubway was first opened by Al Houghton in the infamous Music Building across from the Port Authority Bus Station in the mid-80s. After a decade in a band’s rehearsal room (a former button warehouse in Hell’s Kitchen), Al moved to Chelsea, enlisting film producer Chris Bowman to implement a beautiful studio build-out, with architect John Storyk’s expertise. Dubway evolved from a one-man operation to a staffed enterprise and Al partnered with Mike Crehore (a fellow Music Building denizen) and expanded into TV, film, audiobooks, and remote recordings shortly afterward. In 2011, Dubway moved to its current downtown location, with an expanded live room for ensemble tracking.

The Main Floor of Dubway Studios includes three control rooms and three sound rooms, interlinked via audio and video to allow for complete flexibility with recording, editing, and mixing. The sleek architectural design and contemporary original art throughout make it a bright and engaging place to work. Furthermore, the main floor is equipped with abundant state-of-the-art and vintage gear.

The penthouse Mezzanine Studio boasts an 1100-square-foot footprint, and 20-foot ceilings, making it a beautiful tracking space ideal for large ensembles. Located on the 22nd floor, it’s the highest studio in New York City. The Mezzanine Studio boasts a grand tracking room and control room, large isolation rooms with sight lines, an SSL G Series console, and abundant state-of-the-art and vintage gear.

Lastly, Australian singer Sia worked on her fifth studio album, We Are Born (2010) at Dubway Studios.

Ripley-Grier Rehearsal Studios is one of the world’s largest rehearsal facilities with four locations in New York City. Ripley-Grier Studios works diligently to create beautiful, clean, professional rehearsal and class space as well as develop studios/areas for readings, showcases, meetings, seminars and workshops, and functions. The studio is co-owned by Patricia Ripley and Butch Grier.

Founder/CEO/CFO of Ripley-Grier Rehearsal Studios Patricia Ripley was born in Newark, N. J., grew up on the Jersey Shore, and attended Monmouth College, (now Monmouth University), in West Long Branch N. J. In 1982, with a partner, she opened a studio on the West side of Manhattan called Creative Energy Studios, teaching fitness classes for 2 years. In 1984, she became the manager of the West Side Studios, and ran it until 1987. That same year she and Grier took over ownership of West Side Studios and renamed it the West 72nd Street Studios, acquiring another location and changing the name of the company to New York Spaces, Inc., of which she is the president. In 1999, she and Grier opened Ripley-Grier Studios.

Butch Grier was raised in Oklahoma and grew up quickly in the Marine Corps, serving proudly in Vietnam (69.) After serving, he set off to chase his dream of working in the music industry. His first job in New York City was as a monitor for an open call for “The Bugs Bunny Follies” at the Showcase Studios. As a stuntman, had no idea what a rehearsal studio was. After years of doing stunts, acting, directing, dancing, and producing off Broadway, finds himself a very fortunate guy to be able to have lived his dream.