Reviews & Testimonials

What the Media and Our Clients Have To Say

“Offbeat Studio’s provide high quality productions in the heart of Edinburgh. The Offbeat technicians bring out the best not only in the performer but have the most up-to-date creative ideas for today’s music industry.”

David Greer

Stageworx Director

“Very enjoyable session at Offbeat – Iain got a great acoustic Dobro sound straight away with minimum fuss. The technology’s all there but equally important is the friendly vibe and comfortable atmosphere. Just relax & do your stuff!”

Rod Clements

Guitarist – Lindisfarne

“On pipe major Derek Potter’s return to Britain he swapped his combat uniform for full Highland regalia to promote Spirit Of The Glen which is currently No. 13 in the official UK chart, and winner of the coveted Christmas No. 1 slot in the Classical chart.”

The Sunday Times

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"Village did removed enjoyed explain nor ham saw calling talking."

Ant Davis

"Thank you very much for the tracks. Offbeat’s a nice cosy studio and I felt very relaxed. I have already recommended the studio to a friend!"

Joey McDowall

Singer/Songwriter

“Thanks for the fantastic mastering job on our EP!”

The Corncrakes

Belfast

“I first met Iain and Kirsty from Offbeat Productions over 20 years ago. Their musical talent, productions and friendly helpful attitude have always been second to none. If you are looking for top notch productions look no further!"

Keith More

Guitarist with G3, Tina Turner, Michael Schenker, Five Star, Asia, Joe Satriani. Composer/Producer and creator of Easydrums.

“Offbeat Studio’s provide high quality productions in the heart of Edinburgh. The Offbeat technicians bring out the best not only in the performer but have the most up-to-date creative ideas for today’s music industry.”

David Greer

Stageworx Director

“Very enjoyable session at Offbeat – Iain got a great acoustic Dobro sound straight away with minimum fuss. The technology’s all there but equally important is the friendly vibe and comfortable atmosphere. Just relax & do your stuff!”

Rod Clements

Guitarist – Lindisfarne

“On pipe major Derek Potter’s return to Britain he swapped his combat uniform for full Highland regalia to promote Spirit Of The Glen which is currently No. 13 in the official UK chart, and winner of the coveted Christmas No. 1 slot in the Classical chart.”

The Sunday Times

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"Village did removed enjoyed explain nor ham saw calling talking."

Ant Davis

"Thank you very much for the tracks. Offbeat’s a nice cosy studio and I felt very relaxed. I have already recommended the studio to a friend!"

Joey McDowall

Singer/Songwriter

“Thanks for the fantastic mastering job on our EP!”

The Corncrakes

Belfast

“Iain has a genuine enthusiasm for his clients and patience by the bucket-load, and being an accomplished musician himself he adds enormously to the arrangements, both in terms of ideas & playing the instruments. I have never met anyone who is so meticulous & such a perfectionist technically yet also has such inspirational ability to get the best possible creative results from me in the studio on the day. The best pair of ears in the business!” 

Allie Fox

Guitarist/Composer/Singer

“Iain is a top notch producer. He’s very thorough, and most importantly a good laugh to work with! He’s very experienced in a wide variety of genres. I really enjoyed working with him on ‘For You’ and hope to work with him again soon.”

Kevin J Maclean

Singer/Songwriter/Keyboard Player

“Really enjoyed our session. You did a superb job under a tight deadline and I learned a lot about mastering.”

Ant Davis

“Majestic Senegalese trance music.”

Senegalese Sufi Trance

"Village did removed enjoyed explain nor ham saw calling talking."

Ant Davis

Diving For Pearls by Allie Fox "A Really Nice Album.”

Bob Harris

BBC Radio 2

“Thanks for the fantastic mastering job on our EP!”

The Corncrakes

Belfast

“I’ve been working with Iain at Offbeat for over 5 years now, during that period I have been musical director at the King’s Theatre. The vibe in the studio makes it great to work in. I also had to arrange & make tracks for a the musical (the Songs Of Sister Act) again it was made easy by his support & willingness to solve problems, come up with sounds & even give a free beer or 2!”

Rich Anderson

(Pianist/keyboards player/Arranger + MD)

"It was great that we stayed at No1 in the Classics for 10 weeks and that the Spirit Of The Glen album has been received with great enthusiasm. Thanks for all your great work on the album."

Pipe Major Derek Potter

Royal Scots Dragoon Guards

"l Ioved working in the studio with Iain; it was such an explosively creative environment to make music in. I learnt a lot about producing, mastering and we ended up with a great sounding result within our deadline. It was a lot of fun!"

Obehi

R&B artist

“Really enjoyed the sessions we did towards the end of last year and I’m hoping to get back in to record some more! For anyone reading that is thinking about recording with Offbeat, I really recommend it! Not only did I enjoy the whole process, but the songs I came away with sound fantastic!”

Colin Asquith

Singer/Guitarist/Songwriter

“I currently live in the South of England but I travel to Edinburgh to record my songs as I have always been very impressed with the service I get at Offbeat. From the very first phone call to the final mix you really feel like a valued customer and leave there as a friend. The atmosphere in the studio is professional yet relaxed and informal and this makes for a fantastic working environment.”

Mark AG

October 2014

"Village did removed enjoyed explain nor ham saw calling talking."

Ant Davis

"Thank you very much for the tracks. Offbeat’s a nice cosy studio and I felt very relaxed. I have already recommended the studio to a friend!"

Joey McDowall

Singer/Songwriter

“Thanks for the fantastic mastering job on our EP!”

The Corncrakes

Belfast

“Working with Iain has been a great experience which I believe transcends all spiritual barriers. Thanks to Offbeat for their full contribution to the first ever release of ‘Bayefall’ music.”

Hamed Kane

Senegalese drummer and vocalist

“Offbeat Studio’s provide high quality productions in the heart of Edinburgh. The Offbeat technicians bring out the best not only in the performer but have the most up-to-date creative ideas for today’s music industry.”

David Greer

Stageworx Director

“Majestic Senegalese trance music.”

Senegalese Sufi Trance

“On pipe major Derek Potter’s return to Britain he swapped his combat uniform for full Highland regalia to promote Spirit Of The Glen which is currently No. 13 in the official UK chart, and winner of the coveted Christmas No. 1 slot in the Classical chart.”

The Sunday Times

“We’re all really happy with the work that’s been done and even as I speak, the tracks are being used on the high seas. It’s been a real pleasure to work with you. The team are very happy to be singing with you’re work and that makes a real difference to the overall quality that we’re looking for. Thank you very much.

Hugh Fowler

Peel Entertainment

"Village did removed enjoyed explain nor ham saw calling talking."

Ant Davis

"Thank you very much for the tracks. Offbeat’s a nice cosy studio and I felt very relaxed. I have already recommended the studio to a friend!"

Joey McDowall

Singer/Songwriter

“Thanks for the fantastic mastering job on our EP!”

The Corncrakes

Belfast

“Like the song folks... and the production is excellent. Nice playing. What a fantastic view from your rooftop! Top class.”

Davy Paton

Co-founder of Pilot. Bass player with Kate Bush, Elton John & The Alan Parsons Project.

“The client was very pleased with Sara’s voice over. Hope we can work together soon."

Kate Oldfield

Picture House Films 2017

“Your recordings turned out great. Thanks for labelling them up to make it a breeze for me to edit.”

Chris Muldoon

BBC Bitesize 2017

"To Iain, in admiration for the great job on recording my commentary for the whole 15 episodes!"

Mark Cousins

The Story Of Film

“Just wanted to say how much I appreciate all the hard work you have put into this release. You always work to such high standards of quality and dedication that it is easy to take it for granted sometimes..so thanks!”

David Scott

Imaginary Creatures

"Village did removed enjoyed explain nor ham saw calling talking."

Ant Davis

"Thank you very much for the tracks. Offbeat’s a nice cosy studio and I felt very relaxed. I have already recommended the studio to a friend!"

Joey McDowall

Singer/Songwriter

“Thanks for the fantastic mastering job on our EP!”

The Corncrakes

Belfast

“Iain McKinna has a musical sensitivity and technological know-how which makes him a great producer and sound engineer to work with. Whether it’s Scottish Border Ballads, highland bagpipe rock or techno dance Iain instinctively knows what to do. I worked with him in 1989 with my folk-rock, bouzouki-based band The Filmmakers and then again in 2004 and 2009. Both times he raised my game and gave me a recording I could be proud of.”

Dave Robb

Singer/Songwriter and bouzouki player

“Iain brings a polished and professional sound to my recordings, with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. I have used Offbeat for years now, and Iain always gives great input in developing my ideas.”

James Forrest

Songwriter, Supasonic Music

“Majestic Senegalese trance music.”

Senegalese Sufi Trance

“On pipe major Derek Potter’s return to Britain he swapped his combat uniform for full Highland regalia to promote Spirit Of The Glen which is currently No. 13 in the official UK chart, and winner of the coveted Christmas No. 1 slot in the Classical chart.”

The Sunday Times

“We’re all really happy with the work that’s been done and even as I speak, the tracks are being used on the high seas. It’s been a real pleasure to work with you. The team are very happy to be singing with you’re work and that makes a real difference to the overall quality that we’re looking for. Thank you very much.

Hugh Fowler

Peel Entertainment

"Village did removed enjoyed explain nor ham saw calling talking."

Ant Davis

"Thank you very much for the tracks. Offbeat’s a nice cosy studio and I felt very relaxed. I have already recommended the studio to a friend!"