A studio designed to help
you create your best work.
Great recordings don't happen because of a single microphone or piece of equipment. They happen when talented people are supported by the right environment, the right tools, and a team committed to helping them succeed.
Every aspect of GFM was designed to remove distractions, inspire creativity, and help you focus on what matters most: creating something meaningful.
Tools Trusted On Some Of The World's Biggest Records
At the center of The Deck sits our SSL AWS 900 console, a modern classic that combines the warmth and depth of analog recording with the flexibility of today's digital workflows. Before finding its home at GFM, this console belonged to acclaimed producer and mixer Ken Lewis, whose credits span artists such as Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Eminem, Drake, BTS, and many others.
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But what matters most isn't who owned it. It's what it allows us to do for you.
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The SSL helps us capture detail, depth, punch, and clarity in a way that's difficult to achieve through software alone, giving your music the polish and impact listeners expect from professional releases.
Why The Right Environment Changes Everything
Most people don't walk into a recording studio because they're excited about microphones and equipment. They come because they have a song, a story, or an idea they care about, and they want it to become something real.
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The right environment has a way of changing what’s possible. It helps artists relax. It inspires better performances. It encourages creativity and collaboration. It allows you to hear details you may have never noticed before and capture moments that might otherwise be lost.
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That's why we've invested so heavily in both the space and the tools. Not to impress people with a gear list, but to create an experience that helps you do your best work.
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From the moment you step into GFM Recording Studios, our goal is for you to feel inspired, supported, and excited about what you're creating.
Studio Rates
Standard Hourly Rate
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$75/hr (2hr minimum)
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Perfect for vocal tracking, production sessions, or quick overdubs (Engineers Included)
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Block Rates (Recording/Editing)
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Half-Day (5 Hours): $360
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Full-Day (10 Hours): $700
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Designed for longer sessions, writing days, or start-to-finish tracking
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Time can be split and used over multiple sessions
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Need Something Custom?
Every project is unique, and we get that. If you’re working within a specific budget or have questions about what’s possible, CONTACT US HERE and we’ll help you find the perfect fit.
Equipment List
Console
✦ SSL AWS 900 Analog Console
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Outboard Gear & Preamps
✦ 2x API 512 Preamps
✦ 2x CAPI Heider FD312 Preamps
✦ 2x Neve 5088 Preamps
✦ Universal Audio 2-1176 Stereo Compressor
✦ Universal Audio 2LA2 Stereo Tube Compressor
✦ Neve 33609
✦ SSL Fusion
✦ Empirical Labs Distressor
✦ DBX 560 Compressor
✦ 2x API 550 EQs, 1x API 560 EQ
Microphones
✦ 2x Neumann U87
✦ Neumann TLM 102 (Stereo Pair)
✦ AKG C414-XLII (Stereo Pair)
✦ Neumann KM184 (Stereo Pair)
✦ 2x Mesanovic Ribbon Mics
✦ AKG C451 (Stereo Pair)
✦ Shure SM7B
✦ Rode NT5 (Stereo Pair)
✦ 4x Shure SM57
✦ 4x Sennheiser MD421
✦ Solomon Subkick
✦ Shure Beta 52
✦ Sennheiser e380
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Monitoring
✦ Genelec 1032B Monitors
✦ Genelec 8030 Nearfields
✦ Neumann KH810 Subwoofer
✦ Hear Technologies Hearback Octo
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DAW & Software
✦ Apple M2 Mac Studio
✦ Pro Tools HDX Ultimate
✦ Logic Pro X
✦ UAD Plugins, Waves v15, Plugin Alliance, Auto-Tune Pro, Melodyne, Komplete 14, and many more
Quick Answers
Does expensive gear really make a difference?
Great music starts with great performances, but professional equipment helps us capture those performances with greater clarity, depth, and accuracy.​
​Will my music sound better at GFM?
Our studio was designed to help artists perform comfortably and confidently while providing the tools needed to create professional-quality recordings that translate across today's listening platforms.
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Do I need to understand recording equipment?
Not at all. Our job is to understand the technical side so you can focus on creating, performing, and enjoying the process.
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Can I bring my own instruments and equipment?
Absolutely. Most clients bring instruments, pedals, or other gear that helps them achieve their unique sound.
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What makes GFM different from a typical home studio?
The combination of professional acoustics, high-end equipment, experienced engineers, and a purpose-built environment allows us to capture performances with a level of consistency and accuracy that's extremely difficult to achieve in untreated spaces.