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.

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