Business Details
49 Years
experience
Professional Music Recording & Mixing Services in Worcester
Established in 1977, we are one of the West Midlands' largest and most respected recording studios. Our purpose-built facility features a spacious control room and a vast live room designed with expert acoustics by Keith Slaughter of Abbey Road and Odyssey Studios. We combine decades of technical expertise with state-of-the-art technology, including a Cubase Pro system and Avid 192 converters, to deliver precision in every recording. Our acoustically balanced environment ensures every detail of a performance is captured with clarity, supported by high-end monitoring systems and a 7ft Rosewood Steinway grand piano used in countless professional recordings.We offer flexible recording options, from live 24-track sessions at 32-bit float 96kHz resolution to layered production, catering to both seasoned artists and newcomers. Our experienced engineer brings professionalism and technical mastery to every project, whether clients prefer full-service production or self-directed sessions. We prioritise client collaboration, providing multi-track recordings for independent mixing or delivering polished masters ready for release. With a heritage spanning nearly 50 years, we remain committed to advancing the art of sound engineering while maintaining accessibility for all musical ambitions.
Services
Recording Services
Mixing Services
Mastering Services
Live Room Hire
Equipment Access
Multi-Track Sessions
Steinway Piano Access
Technical Support
Studio Consultation
Audio Archiving
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We have nearly 50 years of experience in professional music production.
- Our studio features acoustics designed by Abbey Road experts.
- We offer 24-track recording at 32-bit float 96kHz resolution.
- Our engineer combines Cubase Pro with vintage hardware for unique mixes.
- We provide flexible options from self-directed sessions to full production.
Services
Recording Services
Our purpose-built studio captures performances with 24-track capability at 32-bit float 96kHz resolution. Clients may record live ensembles or build tracks incrementally, utilising our acoustically optimised live room and control suite. The space accommodates projects from solo artists to 50+ member choirs.
Mixing Services
Professional mixing using Cubase Pro integrated with vintage hardware processors. Our engineer specialises in balancing complex arrangements, ensuring clarity and dynamic range while maintaining artistic intent across all musical genres.
Mastering Services
Final-stage mastering adds professional polish through equalisation, compression, and stereo enhancement. We ensure optimal loudness and consistency across tracks while preserving sonic integrity for digital and physical distribution formats.
Live Room Hire
Access to our acoustically designed live room with technical support for self-directed sessions. Includes use of microphone locker and recording equipment, with provision of multi-track files for independent post-production work.
Steinway Piano Access
7ft Rosewood Steinway grand piano available for sessions, featuring a rich tonal character captured through premium microphone arrays. This instrument has contributed to numerous professional recordings over decades of use.
Questions
What recording formats do you support?
We record up to 24 simultaneous tracks at 32-bit float 96kHz resolution using Cubase Pro with Avid 192 converters for high-fidelity audio capture.
Can I use my own equipment?
Clients may bring personal gear while also accessing our microphone locker and studio equipment during sessions for combined production flexibility.
Do you offer mixing-only services?
Yes, we specialise in mixing existing recordings using Cubase Pro integrated with vintage hardware processors for professional results.
Is the Steinway piano always available?
Our 7ft Rosewood Steinway is permanently housed in the live room and available for all sessions requiring grand piano recordings.
What session durations do you offer?
We provide flexible booking options from single-day sessions to extended production periods based on project requirements.
Reviews (5)
C. B.
Nov 29, 2021
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Had a fantastic experience at this recording studio recently when our choir were given the opportunity to record an album. Woody and his team were friendly, professional and accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you for a wonderful day :-)
Lydia Payne
Nov 26, 2021
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Absolutely loved today! I had a stroke 5 years ago and lost the use of my left hand , massive thing if you play piano 🥴 I have been relentless for the past 5 years retraining my left hand and today recording… the tracks to celebrate the fact the stroke didn’t kill me was a dream come true … look out for the #lobsterpianist #bucketlistshizz
Andy Bettis
Nov 06, 2021
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A fantastic day spent here at Old Smithy our huge thanks to Woody and Muff for making the day so enjoyable it’s a must for recording in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire
Capriccio Quartet
Sep 10, 2021
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Fantastic set up great engineer. I’ve actually been coming to the studio for many years about 25 an off and it’s always been top-notch.
Helen Beaumont
Apr 20, 2021
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Thank you Woody for your patience and gentle manner whilst recording my daughter's song for her Grandad's funeral, it sounded beautiful when played in the church. Would definitely use this studio again.
