Business Details
32 Years
experience
Professional Music Recording & Production Services in Woking
Established in 1994 by producer-engineer Jez Larder, Skyline Studios brings over 30 years of music industry expertise to artists seeking professional recording solutions. Our dual locations in Woking, Surrey, and Darwen, Lancashire, combine vintage analogue equipment with modern digital technology to deliver high-quality recordings. We specialise in recording, mixing, mastering, and production services tailored to both unsigned artists and established acts.Our offline mixing and mastering process allows unlimited revisions through Dropbox, ensuring client satisfaction within a fixed budget. With a proven track record working alongside industry legends like David Bowie and Simply Red, we maintain a commitment to affordable excellence while collaborating with major labels and independent musicians alike.
Services
Recording
Mixing & Mastering
Production
Offline Mixing
Studio Hire
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of music industry experience with renowned artists
- Offline mixing process with unlimited revisions included
- Dual studios combining vintage analogue and digital technology
- Discounted rates for unsigned artists and band projects
- Fixed-price packages covering full production process
Services
Recording
Our dual studios in Woking and Darwen offer professional recording environments equipped with hybrid analogue-digital setups. We accommodate everything from acoustic sessions to full band recordings with live drums. The facilities feature premium microphones, mixing desks, and monitoring systems to capture pristine audio quality for all musical genres.
Mixing & Mastering
Experienced engineers deliver precision mixing and mastering services using industry-standard plugins and outboard gear. Our offline workflow allows unlimited revisions through Dropbox collaboration, ensuring perfect results within fixed pricing. Both in-person and remote options available with flexible scheduling to suit project requirements.
Production
Comprehensive production packages include arrangement guidance, songwriting support, and session musician coordination. Our team provides creative input to enhance musical ideas while maintaining artistic vision. All-inclusive pricing covers recording time, production work, and final mastering for complete project delivery.
Offline Mixing
This innovative service enables clients to record independently then receive professional mixing via digital file exchange. Engineers provide regular review mixes with unlimited revision opportunities outside studio time constraints. The flat-rate pricing model covers all communication and post-session engineering work until client satisfaction is achieved.
Studio Hire
Daily studio rentals include access to premium equipment and engineer support. Standard rate of 220 per day covers 10am-5pm sessions with optional extended hours. The Woking location features an Allen & Heath Saber desk while Darwen houses an A&H Sigma 24L analogue console, both paired with modern digital tools.
People
Jez Larder
Founder & Chief Engineer
Music producer with 30+ years industry experience, established Skyline Studios in 1994 to support emerging artists. Collaborated with David Bowie, Simply Red, and Amy Macdonald while maintaining focus on unsigned talent development.
Questions
What studio locations do you offer?
We operate two professional facilities: Woking, Surrey featuring an Allen & Heath Saber desk, and Darwen, Lancashire housing an A&H Sigma 24L analogue console.
Do you work with unsigned artists?
Yes, we specialise in supporting unsigned musicians with discounted rates and flexible production packages tailored to independent projects.
What equipment is available?
Our studios combine vintage analogue gear with modern digital tools including Logic X, UAD plugins, and premium microphones like Neumann U87 and AKG C1000s.
How does offline mixing work?
Clients record locally then receive professional mixing via Dropbox. Unlimited revisions are included with engineer support until final approval at no extra cost.
What are your standard rates?
Studio days cost £220 (10am-5pm) with a £60 non-refundable deposit. Production packages include all recording, mixing, and mastering at fixed prices.