Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recording Studio in Manchester & Cheshire
Established in 2011, Oscillate Recordings is a premium UK recording studio with two state-of-the-art facilities in Manchester's Northern Quarter and Knutsford, Cheshire. Founded by award-winning producer Chris Hughes, we specialise in band recordings, solo artist sessions, mixing, mastering, voice-over production, and music composition across all genres. Our team combines decades of industry experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional audio quality for artists, celebrities, and major clients globally. We pride ourselves on our professional approach, having collaborated with chart-topping musicians, film companies, and international brands.Our Knutsford studio offers a spacious live room ideal for full band recordings, while our Manchester facility provides a compact production suite for solo projects. With a client list spanning The Courteeners, Dreamworks, and BBC, we maintain rigorous technical standards through Neve Genesys consoles, ATC monitoring systems, and UAD processing. Our services cater to both emerging talent and established professionals seeking industry-leading audio production.
Services
Recording
Mixing
Mastering
Voice Over
Music Composition
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer 12+ years of experience in professional music production
- Our studios feature Neve Genesys consoles and ATC 300 monitoring systems
- We've collaborated with BBC, Dreamworks, and chart-topping musicians
- Our engineers provide 24/7 studio access with flexible booking options
- We guarantee broadcast-quality audio across all recording formats
What people say
Attention to detail
Professional and talented
Amazing staff
Second to none work
Relaxed atmosphere
Services
Recording
Our dual-location recording services provide professional environments for band sessions, solo artist productions, and live instrument tracking. The Knutsford studio features a spacious live room with separate vocal booth and drum room, while Manchester's Northern Quarter facility offers a compact production suite. Both locations utilise Neve Genesys consoles, API preamps, and Acoustic Solutions treatment for optimal sound quality. Clients benefit from 24/7 availability and experience working with industry-standard equipment used by chart-topping artists and major film companies.
Mixing
We specialise in analogue and digital audio mixing using Neve Genesys desks combined with vintage outboard gear and UAD software processing. Our engineers create polished mixes through precise EQ, compression, and stereo imaging, referencing multiple speaker systems including Yamaha NS-10s and ATC 300s. Sessions can be conducted in-studio or remotely, with consultation to establish reference tracks. The service caters to all musical genres, ensuring mixes translate effectively across different listening environments from car stereos to mobile devices.
Mastering
Our mastering service prepares recordings for commercial release using high-end analogue and digital equipment. The process includes multiband compression, stereo imaging, and limiting to achieve radio-ready loudness levels. Clients receive DDP images and Red Book CDs with ISRC coding for physical and digital distribution. Mastering engineers utilise Shadow Hills compressors, Neve EQs, and ATC monitoring systems to ensure optimal playback across all media formats, with experience spanning house, rock, and classical genres.
Voice Over
We provide broadcast-quality voice-over and ADR services using Neumann U87 microphones in acoustically treated booths. The service includes Source Connect Pro remote direction for international clients and TV/video sync capabilities for film dialogue replacement. Clients range from BBC and Dreamworks to corporate brands requiring commercial narration. Studios in Manchester and Knutsford offer flexible booking options with engineers experienced in capturing high-fidelity vocal performances for television, film, and podcast productions.
Music Composition
Our composition team creates bespoke music for TV, film, and advertising projects using both live instrumentation and advanced software libraries. The service includes trailer music production, brand identity scoring, and songwriting collaboration. Engineers utilise Pro Tools Ultimate and Logic Pro X with extensive virtual instrument collections to produce arrangements across multiple genres. Recent projects include music for The Royal Society of Chemistry and the Bloom Baby Franchise, demonstrating versatility from orchestral scores to electronic sound design.
People
Chris Hughes
Founder & Lead Producer
With 20 years' experience as a signed artist and producer, Chris founded Oscillate Recordings in 2011. He specialises in pop, electronic, and band recordings, having worked with The Courteeners and Dreamworks on projects including Kung Fu Panda. His expertise spans music production, mixing, and mastering.
Aaron Lidster
Music Producer
A Manchester-based producer with a Creative Music Production degree, Aaron specialises in electronic music production using Ableton Live and Logic Pro. He has collaborated with Peter Hook and studied under Abbey Road engineer Ken Scott, focusing on bass-driven compositions for club environments.
Leon Van Der Grijn
Producer & Engineer
With 12 years in the music industry, Leon produces across underground genres including hyperpop and experimental rap. He holds an HND in music production and has collaborated with over 200 artists, specialising in boundary-pushing sound design and mixing for alternative scenes.
Dan Leaning
Post-Production Specialist
A BIMM graduate with five years' performance experience, Dan focuses on post-production mixing. He won BIMM's Remix Competition and studied under Rick Snoman, working with clients to extract maximum creative potential through tailored audio engineering approaches.
Questions
What recording locations do you offer?
We operate two studios: Manchester's Northern Quarter facility for production work and Knutsford's larger space for full band recordings, both equipped with industry-standard gear.
Can you handle voice-over projects?
Yes, our Manchester studio offers broadcast-quality voice-over and ADR services with Neumann microphones, Source Connect Pro remote capabilities, and experience working with BBC and Dreamworks.
Do you work with emerging artists?
Absolutely, we support both emerging talent and established professionals, providing the same high-quality equipment and engineering expertise regardless of project scale.
What mixing options are available?
We offer analogue and digital mixing through Neve Genesys consoles with vintage outboard gear, plus remote sessions using UAD and Waves software processing systems.
How do booking consultations work?
We conduct pre-session consultations to understand your project requirements, whether in-person at our studios or remotely via digital communication channels.
What mastering formats do you support?
Our mastering services deliver commercial-ready audio with DDP image creation, ISRC coding, and multiple format exports for physical and digital distribution.
