Analog tape based studio located in Waukesha, WI

Recording Session Day Rate
Our day rate is $250 for up to 10 hours at GDR.

Tape Options

  • Keep the master tape (you take the physical reel home):
    16-track: $213
    8-track: $153
    2-track stereo mix: $96
  • Rental reel (budget-friendly option):
    We track on a house reel so you don’t have to buy tape.

All stereo mixes are delivered as digital files. That’s just how we’re set up right now — it gives you immediate access to the mix while still capturing everything on real analog tape.


Mix Approval & No Recalls

Please listen to the mix in your car (or on whatever system you normally use) before you leave the session. Once you approve the mix and leave, it is considered final. There are absolutely no recalls.

Contact for booking!

Equipment

  • Recorders

    Otari MX-70 (16 track)
    Tascam 38 (8 track)
    Tascam 22-4 (4 track)
    Tascam 32 (2 track)

  • Console / Monitoring

    Soundcraft 8000
    Yamaha HS8 (pair)
    Furman HDS-6 with4 HS-6mixers
    FM transmitter (for car monitoring)

  • Outboard Gear

    Chandler Limited RS124
    Heritage Audio HA-609A
    Audioscape 260VU
    (2) 1176 clones
    Roland Space Echo 150 (Tape echo)
    Fostex 3180 (Stereo spring reverb)
    Yamaha SPX90 (For you shoegazers)

  • Microphones

    AEA R88
    AKG D12VR
    (2) AKG C414EB P48
    AKG C451
    (2) Oktava MK-219
    (2) RCA 74 Jr.
    Shure SM7b
    (2) Shure SM57
    Shure SM58
    Shure Unidyne III
    (3) ART ribbon mics

  • Amps & Cabs

    Fender Twin Reverb (70s)
    Fender Quad Reverb (70s)
    Fender Super Twin (70s)
    Sunn Spectrum II (60s)
    Silvertone 1484 (60s)
    Silvertone 1485 (60s)
    Ampeg Gemini I (60s)
    Dwarfcraft Devices Love Buzz 50 watt
    Yamaha B100
    Ashdown EVO II 500
    Ampeg 6x12 cab
    Ampeg 4x10 cab

  • Drums

    Ludwig Black Beauty snare (LB417BT)
    Ludwig 26x14 bass drum
    70s Silver Rodgers Kit
    Paiste 2002 Sound Edge 15" hi-hats
    Paiste 2002 22" Crash
    Paiste 2002 24" Ride