Record a Song in a Studio in Edinburgh

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Recording Studio Experiences & Gift Vouchers

Record in a professional studio on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, guided by producer and engineer Iain McKinna, and leave with your tracks mixed and mastered.

Choose a few hours of studio time to sing to backing tracks or bring your own songs and instruments. Or go further with a production experience, from learning the secrets of Logic Pro to producing a finished, release-ready song.

No experience needed. We make you sound your best.

Book for yourself or give it as a personalised gift voucher, valid for 12 months. Choose your experience below,

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Studio time

Buy studio time as a personalised gift voucher for the talented person in your life. They can sing to backing tracks or do anything they like with their time. Or book yourself some creative studio time.

Production experiences

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Buying for someone else? Every option comes as a personalised gift voucher, valid for 12 months.
Vouchers can be used for any experience of the same value, or put towards a bigger one or more studio time by paying the difference.
Experiences and vouchers are for music recording and production only, and can’t be used for voiceover, audiobook or other commercial recording work.

HOW IT WORKS

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BUY A VOUCHER

Purchase your experience as a gift or for yourself. We’ll email you a personalised voucher.
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REDEEM A VOUCHER

The recipient simply gets in touch when they’re ready to book. Vouchers are valid for 12 months.
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ARRANGE A DATE

We’ll schedule the session at a time that suits, with limited availability each month.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

As a working broadcast studio, we offer a limited number of recording experiences each month.

More Questions? Get in touch
or CALL US ON 0131 556 4882

Everything you need for a relaxed, professional recording experience, whether it’s your first time or a special gift.

What’s Included in Your Recording Session

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Producer

Work with an experienced producer guiding you through the entire session
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Tuition

Optional guidance and coaching to help you get the best performance. 
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MP3 and Wav Files

Leave with a fully mixed and mastered track in MP3 and WAV formats

Available as a personalised gift voucher for birthdays and special occasions.

Valid for 12 months.

Book at a time that suits you.

Includes two participants per voucher

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Studio Instruments

You will have access to a great range of instruments if required, including acoustic and electric guitars, bass, keyboards and drums. Or bring your own.
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Backing Tracks

Choose from a massive range of professional backing tracks or bring your own. 
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Musical Accompaniment

Optional live accompaniment available if required on Artist Days packages

Recording a Song in Edinburgh: Your Questions Answered

How much does it cost to record a song in a studio in Edinburgh?

At Offbeat on the Royal Mile, studio time is £160 for 2 hours, £220 for 3 hours and £280 for 4 hours. Production experiences range from £280 for a 4-hour Production Secrets session to £1,500 for a two-day Artist Residency with a free overnight stay.

Do I need any experience?

No. Every session is guided by producer and engineer Iain McKinna, who has over 30 years' experience. We start with a test recording and some friendly feedback, record two or three takes, put together the best parts, then mix and master your song.

How many songs can I record?

A song normally takes about an hour to do properly, so 2 hours suits two songs, 3 hours three songs and 4 hours four songs. We suggest choosing one extra as a backup in case things go quickly.

What do I take home?

You leave with your songs mixed and mastered, as high-quality WAV and MP3 files.

How many people can take part?

Up to two people, so two friends or a couple can sing together. The experiences are designed for singers, songwriters and solo artists rather than full bands.

Can I sing to backing tracks or bring my own songs?

Both. We have a huge range of professional backing tracks, or you can bring your own songs and instruments. Send us your song choices a few days before and we'll have the lyrics and session ready so no time is wasted.

How does the gift voucher work?

Buy online, tell us the recipient's first name, and we'll email you a personalised gift voucher. It's valid for 12 months, and the recipient books by emailing studio@offbeat.co.uk. Vouchers can be used for any experience of the same value or put towards a bigger one.

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