It is simply great news and a fantastic achievement that all aspiring singers should aim for. It can be quite daunting to find the right studio to go to if you have not recorded before, whether it is for a "Star for a Day" session or recording your own tracks - to help you find the perfect studio for what you want to record we have drawn together what we consider to be Swansea's top recording studios. So in no order:
Rhondda Street Studio is a cosy 120 year old converted stone basement recording studio set upon Constitution Hill in Swansea, South West Wales, providing a lovely warm analogue sound with mixing and editing done in Protools. Huw, the owner and engineer, has worked at the studio with top producers Gavin Monaghan, producer for Robert Plant, Editors, Scott Matthews; and Richard Jackson, producer for Martin Carr, Super Furry Animals and The Automatic. If you go outside there's a great view over Swansea Bay! If you are looking to record music on a budget but don't want a budget sound then this is the place for you. You can find them at 135 Rhondda St, Swansea SA1 6EU.
Octagon Productions is one of Wales' finest recording facilities. Their large 500sqft control room packed with analog and digital gear combined with their 600sqft live room boasting a grand piano is another fantastic studio to record in! Located on The Port Talbot Business Centre, SA12 7PT, anyone from beginners to professionals can utilise this amazing recording environment to record a track, an EP or an album.
Boneyard Studio located a little out of Swansea at 24 The Greenways, Neath, Port Talbot, SA10 6JB is also well worth checking out! Having seen the likes of the Beautiful Strangers, Adele Gabriel and Burn The Hive you only have to listen to the quality of the tracks that the studio has produced to hear that they are real quality. Packed with professional recording equipment the studio can be rented for as little as £25 per hour or £225 per day - well worth a shout if you are a local band wanting to record your first EP.
Sound surgery is a purpose built studio run by some local musicians with the aim of bringing affordable recording to the city of Swansea & for everyone. One happy customer said " A great space to practice and record. Everything required and a shed load more! Run by a musician for musicians. Chris the owner is a top guy. VERY knowledgeable and always ready with a great story. Highly recommended". You can find them at The Old Piano Workshops,, Bayview Tce, Brynmill, Swansea SA1 4LS.
