Boston studio for tracking??

cjmnash · Post by **cjmnash** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 4:09 pm

hey guys-

need a little help here. i've been asked to track a band in boston and am looking for a few studios to check out. i'll be tracking drums, bass, 2 egs and vox. i'd like to cut them all at the same time with good sight lines and isolation, i'd love to find a place where drums/bass/guitars could all physically be in the same room, but guitar cabs in iso booths.

i'd also like a console (trident or the like) and *god willing* a 2" machine.

so what does boston have to offer??

thanks in advance,

chris mara
nashville,tn
www.welcometo1979.com

Dakota · Post by **Dakota** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:08 pm

This thread will likely get a good spread of replies - lots of great studios in/around Boston!

Off the top of my head, one good choice that covers what you specify is Camp Street in Cambridge (immediately north of Boston). Neve/Tweed board, 2", PTHD, EMT 140, good sight lines, multiple amp iso booths w/glass, lots of great vintage amps, gear, keys. Paul Kolderie is the owner. If you contact them, say Scott Dakota referred you.

http://www.campstreetstudios.com/

mrclean · Post by **mrclean** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:38 pm

Check out Q Division

Nice folks and great gear.

Shane Michael Rose · Post by **Shane Michael Rose** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 10:37 pm

mad oak is awesome. large isos and a very large live room. tons of outboard pres but the board is "ok". great outboard selection though.

q division is the shit but it is expensive.

Tragabigzanda · Post by **Tragabigzanda** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 6:40 am

pm sent

Waltz Mastering · Post by **Waltz Mastering** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 6:49 am

http://www.thomaseaton.com/

Bob Weston · Post by **Bob Weston** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 11:42 am

By far, the best tracking studio I've ever used is in the Jamaica Plain part of Boston: Squid Hell. Best acoustics ever. API console.

http://www.squidhell.com/

I recorded the upcoming Mission of Burma album there last winter.

best,
Bob Weston

cjmnash · Post by **cjmnash** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 6:40 pm

thanks a ton guys! all the suggestions were spot on and right up my alley and saved me a TON of time!!!

i emailed all studio managers to see what the rates look like--- i'll keep you posted to see where i end up, and how things went.

i'm still in the early stages of planning this project, but if it comes through we'll have to all get together for a beer or something. (first round is on me!)

-chris

Jon Nolan · Post by **Jon Nolan** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 6:44 pm

i'm late to the game, but i'm kinda partial to camp street studio in cambridge.

paul kolderie's joint. super great! amazing Tweed Audio board, studer deck, plate, shite-tons of gear and such. most importantly, awesome people.

http://www.campstreetstudios.com/

Jon Nolan · Post by **Jon Nolan** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 6:44 pm

Dakota wrote:This thread will likely get a good spread of replies - lots of great studios in/around Boston!

Off the top of my head, one good choice that covers what you specify is Camp Street in Cambridge (immediately north of Boston). Neve/Tweed board, 2", PTHD, EMT 140, good sight lines, multiple amp iso booths w/glass, lots of great vintage amps, gear, keys. Paul Kolderie is the owner. If you contact them, say Scott Dakota referred you.

http://www.campstreetstudios.com/

oops. what he said. i agree with scott!

Jon Nolan · Post by **Jon Nolan** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 6:48 pm

Waltz Mastering wrote:http://www.thomaseaton.com/

tom is also a super awesome feller with a great room and gear!

cgarges · Post by **cgarges** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 11:29 pm

Q Division is a very cool place. You might also look into Wellspring. It's a little ways out of town, but it's spacious and has a funky, cool vibe. You could get a lot done there efficiently.

Chris Garges
Charlotte, NC

cjmnash · Post by **cjmnash** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:18 am

thanks again guys- tons of good suggestions!

-chris

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