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.studioUnderworld Studio - The Space
Underworld Studio comprises a unique live room, complete with instruments and amplification for practice or recording, a dedicated vocal booth, an intuitive control room and a workshop space built for collaboration.
All of our rooms are acoustically treated to get your recordings as close to sonic perfection as we can, so that you can focus on what you came to do.
The Live Room
We're a small studio with a big vision. Our sound treated live-room gives a punchy, clean sound with space for vocals, drums, guitars, keys and more, with a direct feed of the control room to work seamlessly with your engineer. The live room is acoustically treated to minimise unwanted reflections and provide a neutral sound environment. This means that you can capture the sound of your instruments accurately, without any unwanted coloration or distortion.
We provide a range of high-quality microphones and recording equipment ideal for capturing the sound of a range of instruments. Our experienced engineers can help you choose the best microphones and placement for your instruments to ensure that you get the sound you're looking for.
The Vocal Booth
We have a dedicated vocal booth for the perfect isolated sound which can be used in simultaneous recording with the live-room to give a truly live sound, or separately if you are looking to go 'studio-clean'. Crystal clear solo recordings are best taken through our Neumann U87Ai, capturing every nuance of a performer's voice with stunning accuracy.
Additionally, the booth is equipped with a monitoring and talkback system to get the perfect take and work in harmony with an engineer who can route the sound in through a choice of pre-amps and out through a choice of PreSonus or Adam Audio monitors.
The Control Room
The mixing desk is the centrepiece of the control room, providing precise control over all aspects of the recording process. Analogue reverbs are available through the desk or you can bypass this and work directly from your DAW. We also have a studio controller for fluid sessions featuring talkback and dim functionality as well as allowing an engineer to listen back through headphones or several different monitors when mixing.
The Workshop
The workshop space provides a bright, productive work setting with desk space for collaborative work on any of 4 iMacs, each with their own audio interface and midi keyboard.
Our space is not merely about equipment; it's about the transfer of knowledge. Here, seasoned professionals deliver courses, workshops, and seminars on various aspects of audio production as part of our community programmes.
Membership
For individual creatives, we offer a monthly membership for £99. This gives you exclusive access to all of Underworld.Studio subject to availability via our online booking system.
For groups of up to 4 people in one band/organisation, we offer a discounted rate of £189 per month.
Apply now for membership starting summer, 2023:
A studio membership is the best way to get value for your money and take your project to the next level. You will have access to a unique live room, our collaborative workspace, a professional control room, an isolated booth for vocals and solo recording, as well as high-end recording equipment and software as standard.
Booking is simple via a desktop or mobile app system, and initially there will be no strict time limit on the number of hours per month, however, this is subject to change as we grow and take on more members in the future. Each individual or group will need to provide a deposit and their information on starting their membership, as well as a month's notice in order to cancel it. More information can be found in our application form below.
All bookings give exclusive use of the full underworld studio space, but we ask members to give an informative title to their booking so we can understand how the space is being used and improve it over time. Bookings do not come with a studio engineer - this can be booked separately so that once your project is ready for that final professional touch it can be a seamless process to get it polished, released and promoted.
Underworld.Studio also offer packages in photo, video, editing, as well as graphic design and publishing services.
The fees from our members go back into the studio and allow us to fund our community programs which engage with local disadvantaged young people to give them the same opportunities for creative collaboration and expression across music, photo, video and more.
Bookings
To book a recording in the underworld.studio, you can either give us a call on 07511 276 697, drop us a message via email on our contact form or directly at tapcreativecic@gmail.com, or fill in the form below.
All payments will be sorted out after the booking information has been figured out, such as studio time needed, and any additional requirements such as studio engineers and equipment.
Pricing
Underworld.Studio provides a range of pricing options to cater to different requirements and budgets. You can book an exclusive recording session with our experienced engineers, with rates falling for several day bookings.
Alternatively, we offer hourly rates for our rehearsal space, which is perfect for full band setups with a range of equipment, such as drum kits, guitars, amps and microphones.
Explore our pricing options and find the package that suits your unique needs. By far the cost-effective way is to become a member and use the space at your leisure when it’s available. Then once you’ve got everything ready, book in time with an engineer to get it tracked, mixed and released.
Recordings
£250 / 8 hour day, engineer included
Our recording sessions offer a professional-grade recording experience, with access to our state-of-the-art live room, vocal booth, and control room. Our experienced engineers work with you to achieve the sound you desire and provide high-quality equipment to capture every nuance of your music.
Rehearsals
£50 / 3 hours
£80 / 8 hours
This space is perfect for full band setups and is available to book on an hourly basis. We provide a range of equipment, including drum kits, guitar amps, and microphones, so whether you're preparing for a gig or just practicing, our rehearsal space is the perfect place to fine-tune your sound.
Equipment List
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Microphones
3 x Shure SM7B
1 x sE7
1 x sEX1R Ribbon
2 x Shure SM58
1 x Neumann U87Ai
1 x Audix DP7 Drum Mic Set
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Recording / Production
Control Room
Tascam Model 16 Mixer
SSL 2+ Interface
Focusrite OctoPre Pre Amp
Apple Mac Mini M1
Adam Audio T8V Monitors
PreSonos Eris E5
Aurturia Keylab Essential 61 Midi Keyboard
Behringer Xenyx Studio Controller
16 XLR Input Snake with 4 XLR Returns
4 x AudioTechnica M40X Closed Back Headphones
Software
Logic Pro X
Waves Mercury Plugin Bundle
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Amplification
TC Electronics Bass Amp
Vox AC15C1 Custom 15W 1x12 Combo Tube Amp
Orange Rocker 15 Combo Tube Amp
Alto Professional TS312 Trusonic 12" 1100-Watt 2-Way Powered Speaker PA
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Instruments
Pearl Decade - 5 Piece Drumkit
Sabian AA Cymbal Performer Set
Various Drumstick Types
Ibanez GSR200 Bass Guitar
Ibanez GSA60 Electric Guitar
Fender FSR Malibu Player Electro-Acoustic Guitar
Yamaha P45 Digital Piano
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Keyboards, Synthesisers, Drum Machines
Korg Volca Bas
Korg Volca Keys
Korg Volca Sampler
Korg Volca Beats Drum Machine
Korg Minilogue XD Polyphonic Analogue Synthesiser
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Extra Workstations
We also have 3 additional workstations that can be used separately to the control room. Each consists of a desk with a MacMini, MIDI keyboard and an audio interface with Logic Pro X installed.
Our Funders
We are grateful to the funders who have allowed us to develop this space and our work with the community. Check them out to see what other projects they're helping in your community.
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