Recording an EP (typically 4-6 tracks) is a highly focused process that can be tracked and mixed over a few dedicated weekend sessions, making it ideal for rapid releases. A full album (10+ tracks) requires a much longer, block-booked timeline with extensive pre-production to ensure sonic consistency across the entire body of work. In a nutshell, an EP is about capturing immediate momentum, while an album requires a structured, long-term studio roadmap.
To maximise your actual recording time, please export all your backing tracks or stems as high-quality WAV files with any heavy limiting or master bus processing turned off. Ensure all files are clearly labelled, bounced from the exact start point so they line up perfectly in our DAW, and have your project tempo (BPM) and key written down. Having your files organised on a portable drive or cloud link means we can plug in and start tracking immediately.
Spike Leo Studios offers comprehensive services for original song composition, beat making, vocal recording & mixing. As well as music for sync, live theatre shows & commercial events.
The studio features modern analog and digital technology, with equipment such as Nagra IV-S tape machine, FOCAL Twin6 Be. and Yamaha NS-10 studio monitors, various microphones like Neumann U87, SA-800, SA-251, SM7B, Reslo Ribbon Mics, synths like Prophet 6, Juno-106, Moog Sub37/Matriarch, Mellotron, OP-1, and various instruments including guitars, basses, and drums with a big variety of analogue gear.
The studio does not specify a focus on certain genres or project types, but has a history of styles such as Hip Hop, RnB, Pop, Latin, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s based productions as well as Motown, Dance, House & EDM.
The studio offers a variety of package deals to ensure your sessions stay creative, efficient, cost effective with the highest results. These sessions have been tailored over the past decade to best facilitate creatives. A minimum hire of 2-3 hours is necessary to acquire high quality results.
