Friends of Friends Recording

About Friends of Friends Recording

When you're ready to record in Chicago, Friends of Friends Recording offers a complete production environment for music and podcasts. Your session includes an experienced engineer who'll guide you through recording, mixing, and mastering—whether you're laying down vocals in the isolation booth or capturing full band arrangements in the control room. The studio provides gear and instruments, so you don't need to haul your own equipment if you prefer to travel light. You can handle logistics efficiently through their online booking system, making it simple to reserve time that fits your schedule. With both isolation and control room spaces available, you have flexibility in how you structure your sessions. The studio's single five-star review suggests satisfied clients, though you may want to reach out directly to discuss your specific project needs and confirm what instruments and gear are available for your particular session.

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Day rate: $550/day with Brok Mende (chief engineer) or $500/day with Gabriella Eugenio (house engineer), inclusive of engineer, studio, and gear. Full day 10am-6pm with lunch break. Hourly rates: $85/hr with Brok or $75/hr with Gabriella (minimum 4hrs for drum recording). Mixing: $400/song (stereo) includes all revisions and alternative versions. Mastering: $100/song includes revisions. Guest engineer studio rental: $300/day or $30/hr (2hr minimum), plus $200/day for assistant engineer if needed. 50% deposit required to book, final payment due upon completion.