Studio City Sound

Tom Weir is one of the most musical and creative engineers I’ve worked with. He recently mixed an album for me and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The team is great to work with and the equipment compliment (including a vintage Neve 8068) is outstanding. Thanks to everyone at Studio City Sound!

Not even the crazy parking situation would stop me from giving this studio 5 stars. Every one was so nice and super professional. Just wish that I have better skill to match their amazing equipment.

Excellent mixing and mastering !
The engineers are extremely professional.
My voice and flute sound amazing !
Love this place!
Everyone here is so awesome!

If I could give this place 1000 stars, I would. I became familiar with this studio during backup vocal sessions for Tony Alonso. After a few sessions, I got to know Tom (GRAMMY AWARD WINNER) and all the other engineers and decided to come to Studio City Sound to record my own music. I have never been let down! Tom is extremely talented and knows what he’s doing. But what really sets him aside from other studios and and engineers is his genuine honesty and kindness. Don’t be fooled by his jokes and goofiness! Tom is the real deal and will not let you down! Love this studio. If you want a sample of work, check out my music video. Link below. Love these guys! I will never go anywhere else!!!
Ps. Ask him to make you his Tumi Tea. The perfect cure for any sickness!!!

There are many reasons I love this place.
I met the folks at Studio City Sound when they invited me to play on their live-​broadcast SCAMfest, an ambitious streaming 3 day festival which — in addition to showcasing bands and singer-​songwriters of many styles in the Los Angeles area — showed off the formidable tools they’re wielding over there on Whitsett. High definition cameras and the wherewithal not only to stream a multi-​camera edit to the web, but also with excellent sound matched up. The combo of HD and multiple camera angles plus studio-​quality sound makes the possibilities already desirable and limitless. (Desirable and limitless!)
Tom Weir is the ears and heart at the center of the studio. They have a large cast of interns clearly inspired by him in their eagerness and devotion and he is able to check in on the many studios to make sure things are going well while usually employed in one of the studios with his current project.
While I wouldn’t love SCS and keep coming back if they didn’t do excellent work, the undeniable reason they put me over the edge of mere appreciation is that the entire studio is a family affair. Tom’s sister Estelle is often running things with a smile in the office. Tom’s nephew Chris is put to work operating a camera, making the lighting right or any number of jobs and more family ties abound. Mama Weir, a pianist, is clearly inspiration for the family.
Speaking of the piano: I usually use the large studio in the back, due to there being a beautiful grand piano back there. More often than not I don’t like how pianos are recorded or amplified. It’s oddly difficult to capture the sound. Nevertheless, I always love the sound they get from this piano.
I also come in to record vocals for various projects in the second big studio (I never remember the letters of the studios). I love the vibe of this room (especially since they put some effort into it in the past year) and am always happy with the sound I get in my headphones while recording. Tom’s usually at the helm on the projects I come in for here.
There are also 2 smaller studios, usually occupied by widely varied projects from internet-​streaming experimental duos to hip hop acts.
So yeah, I am a fan of Studio City Sound. You can trust them.
Finally, here’s footage of that first day I met these fine folks with my band:

just don’t have the heart to say bad things but really, really unimpressed. Shop around and do your pre-​production homework. Indy band can do much, much better.

One of the best studios in Los Angeles that I have used, ran by the nicest people. This is the place to go! They have had everyone from mid-​level artists all the way to current global superstars record here…