Groovemaster Recording

The Groovemaster Studios is the most fun and relaxing space I’ve ever been to! Amazing gear, spacious live rooms, great acoustics coupled with all kinds of recreational amenities from foosball and ping-​pong to weightlifting gym in the lounge make for an unbelievable experience. The main control room has a beautiful view of downtown Chicago. Several big format consoles — from Neve to SSL (I was told that they are getting an API console for one of the rooms as well). Piles of outboard gear that I only read about. Guitar amps, grand pianos, drums, organs galore… But of course the main asset of the Groovemaster Studios is the people. Johnny K — a renown producer and an audio engineer with lots of gold and platinum records on his wall — is a very hospitable and down to earth man despite his overwhelming credentials. Crystal Olson — the studio manager — is possibly the nicest person in the entire world. Every staff member I met was extremely friendly and helpful. If you’re looking for a place to have your recording done — be it tracked, mixed or both — can’t think of a better choice in the city of Chicago.
P. S. Did I mention they have a parking lot? A parking lot! In Chicago!!!

I worked at Groovemaster studios recording drums over a three day period not too long ago and I must say that I am nothing short of happy with the results. The drum room sounds great and the studio has an excellent selection of microphones. The Neve console in the control room sounds great also. The lounge is amazing and has every amenity imaginable. The staff/​interns were very helpful with food runs and anything you needed. Reasonable rates. I’ll be back for sure.

Groovemaster Recording is one of the première facilities in Chicago. I’ve had the pleasure of attending many EARS events at this studio/​facility. If the gear list alone isn’t enough to draw you in, the feel of all the rooms as well as how nice the entire staff is will make you feel right at home.
If you get the chance to work here, don’t pass it up!