Hudson Valley Sound Check – Where To Record Your Next Album

Getting ready to mix or record an album? Come to the Hudson Valley, where our world-class recording studios have welcomed some of the biggest names in music as well as emerging artists and bands.  These well-equipped studios would love to have your business!

Inside+Out is happy to connect you to this truly impressive list of Hudson Valley Recording Studios:

SUN MOUNTAIN STUDIO WITH DAVID BARON | Boiceville NY | @davidofbaron

David Baron is a producer and composer based in a private mountaintop studio overlooking the Ashokan Reservoir. Known for blending retro and modern sounds with orchestral and raw textures, he’s worked with artists like Lana Del Rey, The Lumineers, Shania Twain, Meghan Trainor, Lenny Kravitz and Shawn Mendes. Raised in the music world by his father Aaron Baron—a remote recording pioneer behind legendary live albums—David got early experience assisting on recordings for icons like Ray Charles and Leonard Bernstein. Classically trained at Oberlin Conservatory, he merges his background in piano, violin, and technology to create emotionally resonant music.

UTOPIA STUDIOS BEARSVILLE | Bearsville NY | 845-684-0476 | @utopiastudiosbearsville

Utopia Studios Bearsville, located in Woodstock’s historic Utopia Complex, is managed by veteran engineer/producer Pete Caigan, whose credits include Sarah McLachlan and The Newport Festivals. Originally built by Albert Grossman for Todd Rundgren and designed by John Storyk, the studio has a rich legacy. Formerly home to Radio Woodstock, it was fully renovated after its 2019 purchase by Lizzie Vann.

APPLEHEAD RECORDING & PRODUCTION |  Saugerties NY | 845-418-2370  |  @appleheadrecord

Applehead Recording & Production is a boutique residential recording facility, situated on a 17-acre farm 1.5 miles east of the center of Woodstock, New York. Owned by Michael Birnbaum and Chris Bittner, Applehead boasts both classic and modern gear, beautiful architecture and acoustics, and a big, accurate, and comfortable control room. The studio has played host to a wide variety of artists, all drawn by the vast collection of modern and vintage recording equipment. This is a one-of-a-kind place to make music.

THE OUTLIER INN RETREAT RECORDING | Woodridge NY | 917-364-3681 | @outliermusic

The Outlier Inn is a recording retreat nestled on a Catskills farm, offering artists 24-hour access to three distinct studios—each equipped with high-end gear like a Neve VR72 console, vintage synths, and a geodesic dome live room—just 90 miles from NYC. Designed for uninterrupted creativity, the studios are interconnected and share gear, making it an ideal countryside alternative to city-based recording.

AREA 52 STUDIOS  |  Saugerties NY |  845-247-3904  | @area52studios

Area 52 Studios is a full-service recording studio and the home of the Woodstock Recording Workshop and Hudson Valley Audio. Between the three divisions, we can teach you how to record your music, how to mix and master it, and then how to sell and install a state-of-the-art audio/video system so you can enjoy listening to your new record. Owner and engineer Dave Cook has worked in the recording industry for over 25 years and has worked with: The B-52’s, 10,000 Maniacs, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Juliana Hatfield, Graham Parker, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, among others. He has mixed live, radio concert broadcasts for artists including David Bowie, Alanis Morissette, Bare Naked Ladies, Goo Goo Dolls, and Radiohead.

ARTFARM RECORDING  |  Accord NY  |  845-626-7467  |  @artfarmrecording

It all starts with a great-sounding room! Full, flexible digital and analog services, only a two-hour drive from New York City, Artfarm Recording Studio is an immersive, productive work and recreation environment. You bring the ideas, and Artfarm will bring them into focus, capturing the emotion that inspired them. This is a destination recording…bring your tribe. Accommodations for 10.

BEAR CALL MASTERING | Kingston NY | 718-569-8504 | @bearcallmastering

Bear Call Mastering is a boutique mastering studio in Kingston, New York, run by Jon Cohrs that specializes in high-quality audio mastering for labels + independent artists. Previously Spleenless Mastering. Clients include Joel Pickard, Amanda Palmer, Bang on a Can, The Roulettes, Tara Jane O’Neil, The Red Robot Collective, The Caves, DJ Tan’t, Tin Hat, and Wondery.

CLUBHOUSE STUDIOS  |  Rhinebeck NY  |  914-572-7115  |  @clubhouserecordingstudio

World-class, residential recording studio, owned by engineer Paul Antonell, has built a reputation as one of the most respected, creative, and innovative studios in the country. Clients include The Lumineers, Bob Weir, Earl Slick, Shawn Mendes, Jim Weider, Al Di Meola, Kristen Capolino, John Platania, and Reeves Gabrels, to name a few.

COLDBROOK PRODUCTIONS  |  Woodstock NY  |  845-679-7429 | Facebook

Run by the uber-talented engineer, Julie Last, Coldbrook is an intimate recording environment for singer/songwriters, small groups, and instrumentalists. Just minutes from the center of Woodstock, a secluded recording facility sits on green and peaceful grounds amidst the lush woods of the Catskill Mountains. Clients include Rickie Lee Jones, Robbie Dupree, Shawn Colvin, Joni Mitchell, Liz Phair, David Byrne, Toni Child, Madonna, Wilson Phillips, Krishna Das, Neil Young, Aerosmith, Los Lobos, Talking Heads, Jules Shear, and Pal Shazar.

DREAMLAND STUDIO |  Hurley NY  |   845-338-7151  |   @dreamlandrecordingstudio

Owned by Joel Bluestein and Jerry Marotta, Dreamland Studio is a residential recording studio with an unusual amount of vintage and modern gear, housed in an Upstate New York church. “We have found that musicians can get more done in less time here at Dreamland than at other studios, because of the onsite lodging and our focused yet relaxed atmosphere. The only distractions are the eagle’s nest, fire pit, and upstate mountain breeze.” Two of Rolling Stone’s top ten college albums, “Teen Dream” by Beach House and “Odd Blood” by Yeasayer, were recorded at Dreamland. Clients include The B-52s, Joe Jackson, 10,000 Maniacs, Amanda Palmer, John Sebastian, Sufjan Stevens, Snarky Puppy, Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, Jack DeJohnette, John Hall, NRBQ, Jules Shear + more!

GIMME THAT SOUND   |   Stone Ridge NY  |   917-913-6466   |   @gimmethatsound

Owner, Grammy Award-winning Mixer and chief engineer Stephen George’s credits appear on over 100 million albums sold!! Occupying a refurbished Hudson Valley barn in Upstate New York’s historical hamlet of Stone Ridge, you’ll find Gimme That Sound recording studio. Just 30 Minutes South Of Woodstock. 1.75 hours from Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Services include Online Mixing, Music Production, in-house mixing, Mastering, and Recording services. Clients include Quincy Jones, Sting, Britney Spears, 702, Paul Simon, Buddy Guy, Celine Dion, Aaron Carter, High Five, Kool Moe Dee, MC Lyte, Mos Def, Aika Ohno, Angelica, Backstreet Boys, Black Coffey, Billy Ocean.

MAGNETIC NORTH STUDIO  |  Saugerties NY  |  845-247-0113 | @todlevine

Magnetic North has provided professional recording services for local and national artists for over twenty-five years. Magnetic North’s “Class A” Analog mix desk combined with ProTools 10.x, Reaper and a host of classic outboard gear make for a powerful mix environment that can’t be matched by most modern studios. Superior acoustic design, continual equipment upgrades and talented engineers all combine to create a relaxed, affordable and productive recording experience. Clients include Gail Ann Dorsey, John Sebastian, David Sancious, KRS One, Tony Levin, NRBQ, David Torn, Michael Bernier, Orleans, Boogie Down Productions BDP, Astrid Gilberto, Jerry Marotta, Five Points Band, Garth Hudson, Bad Brains, Justin Love, Kate Pierson, Voodelic, Robert Thurman, Harvey Sorgen, The Ladybugs, Cowboy Junkies and so many more!

NO PARKING STUDIO | Rosendale NY | 845-546-5359 | @noparkingstudios

No Parking Studio is a friendly little strawbale studio in Rosendale, NY, run by Dean Jones. Dean, who specializes in children’s music, has squeezed a lot out of this humble studio, winning a Grammy, a Latin Grammy, and 7 Grammy nominations. Over the past 25 years, Dean has allowed instinct and happenstance to guide him, listening and experimenting as he goes. Oh, and good old Canadian friendliness. Recording should be a joy.

PINEAPPLE ROOM STUDIO  |  New Paltz NY  |  732-325-4785  |  @pineappleroomstudio

Pineapple Room Studio is an artist retreat-style analog/digital music recording studio near New Paltz, NY with a private artist guesthouse run by Producer/Engineer Tom Deis. Deis has produced many unique and broadcast-ready albums as well as film scores and commercials. Deis is also available for in-person or remote session work, analog tape wash, mixing, and mastering.

SPLIT  ROCK RECORDING STUDIO   |  New Paltz NY   |  845-430-4717 | Facebook

Jason Sarubbi’s popular recording studio is named for a popular New Paltz swimming hole. “Great Audio is Our Passion. Music is what we know, do, and love. There is always something new that can be discovered by mixing beats, tempos, rhythms, and melodies. We are committed to discovering the creativity artists possess and bringing them to new heights in the industry”. Services include voice-overs, ADR Sessions, Audio post-mixing for Film or TV, analog-to-digital transfers, Recording, Mixing, and Mastering of any audio source. Clients include Kelleigh McKenzie, Tracy Bonham, Old ’97s frontman Rhett Miller, Jeremy Mage, Donna Sherman, John Burdick, Seth Branitz, and a who’s who of regional notables, including and Sarubbi’s own bands: the Trapps and the Sweet Clementines.

Fred Short Studio | Saugerties NY | @marcobenevento22

Fred Short Studio is a one-of-a-kind creative hub affectionately dubbed “Inspiration Station” by visiting musicians. Part keyboard museum, part fully equipped recording space, it houses a Steinway piano, Hammond organ, Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer, an array of vintage synths, and a treasure trove of effects. The newly expanded building on the property offers a roomy living space complete with a pro drum kit, guitar and bass amps, a larger mixing board, and a classic analog 8-track machine from the ’80s. Here, the studio serves as both a personal workshop and a collaborative space, hosting everything from remote overdubs to full-band recording sessions in an environment built to spark creativity.

WELTERWEIGHT SOUND STUDIO  |  New Paltz NY  |  @welterweight_sound

Welterweight Sound Studio, just outside New Paltz, NY, sits on 2.5 scenic acres and was designed by owner/producer Ryan Dieringer. It has a 32×17 live room with 16-ft gabled ceilings, two isolation booths, and vintage mics, gear + instruments—including an 1879 Steinway grand—that offers a great drum room for live tracking with ample isolation for a 5-piece band. Bathed in natural light, the space functions equally well as a production suite from the comfort of its spacious control room. Amenities include a pool for summer breaks, field trails for walks, and a full kitchen for uninterrupted recording days.

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