BOOK A SESSION
Studio Rate: $80/hr (4 hour minimum)
10% Off: Bookings 8hrs or more
*All bookings now include an on-site rep to check guests in and out of the studio and will be on premise to help answer any questions during your session. On-site reps can also provide engineer assistance to guests working with audio. Please let us know at the time of booking if you'll need engineer assistance for your session.
ABOUT
Make Life Studio is an artist owned and operated creative production and recording studio located in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn by the Navy Yard. The studios wabi-sabi/lush vibe aesthetic provides the perfect urban escape for audio recording, songwriting sessions, photo & video shoots, podcasts, live streamed events, music rehearsals and more.
Our unique railroad-style suite features a dedicated listening room with custom built wet bar, a centrally located control room with 16 channel multitrack recording via UA Apollo x8 and vintage Carvin MX1608 mixer, and a live room with 5 piece Pearl Master Customs drum kit. Additionally, guests have access to an iso booth with floor to ceiling plant wall and our equipment locker with a curated selection of audio, lighting and production essentials.
Throughout the recording studio, guests will be immersed in exotic plant decor, fully customizable Phillips Hue lighting and hand crafted birch plywood finishings all framed by a Japandi inspired interior.
HOURS:
OPEN TUESDAY - SUNDAY // 10AM - 10PM
closed mondays
Your Dreams Made Here
OVER 300 FIVE STAR REVIEWS!
"(They) were so gracious and courteous with their space. It has such a nice ambiance and the rooftop is a nice addition too. I plan on booking here again immediately!"
- Carl Lamarre
Billboard
"A beautiful space for visuals and recording. Good vibes all around! Ethan the engineer is supercool!"
- Lumidee
Recording Artist
"It's clear when people really care about the details and here they just planned it all. I had an amazing experience filming at Make Life Studio and it's a very versatile location for many activities. Can't wait to be back!"
- Margaryta Bushkin
Ultra Music
"(Their team) was easy to communicate with. We're really pleased with how our video shoot went."
- Melissa Garcia
Collective Entertainment
"I've been to plenty of studios in NY, LA, MIA, etc. But Make Life Studio is hands down the best I've ever been to!! The space comes with everything you could possibly need. The Vibes are Incredible! You're guaranteed to make a hit here."
- Indica Wave
Recording Artist
"Incredible space, unique and great backdrop. Would definitely book again."
- Andrew Siceloff
Logitech
Previous Clients
EQUIPMENT
GUITARS/BASS
Taylor BT1
Fender Mustang 90 Pau Ferro
Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage Pro
Marshall Origin 20W Combo
Peavey Bandit 65
MIDI
Native Instruments Kontrol 49
HARDWARE
Universal Audio Apollo x8
Apogee Duet 2
Ferrofish Pulse 16
Carvin MX1608
SOFTWARE
Pro Tools Artist
Logic Pro X & Logic Remote
Abelton Live 11 Intro
Maschine 2
Native Instruments Komplete 13 Ultimate
Universal Audio Console
Antares Auto-Tune Live
COMPUTERS
iMac 24 Inch (2021) Apple M1
iPad 6th Generation
HEADPHONES & SPEAKERS
SONY MDR-7506 (4)
AKG K240 (1)
QSC CP-8 (2)
Yamaha HS8 (2)
KRK RP8G4 (2)
MICROPHONES
MP-T47 (1)
Blue Baby Bottle (1)
Shure SM57 (2)
Shure Beta 58 (3)
Shure Beta 52 (1)
Oktava MK 012 (2)
Blue Yeti Pro (1)
Telefunken M81 (4)
LIGHTS & FILM
Neewer 480 RGBs (2)
Neewer 10.8 round bi-color pancake (1)
Neewer stainless steel tripod stands (3)
Logictech Streamcam (1)
Joby JB01507 GorillaPod 3K (1)
MISC
Radial Engineering Pro DI
Warm Audio WA-DI-A active DI
Radial Engineering StageBug SB48
DRUMS
SNARE
Pearl Masterworks
14x5.5 20 ply
Evans UV2 head
TOMS
Pearl masters custom
12x10 rack time
14x12 floor Tom
16x14 floor Tom
Evans G2 heads
KICK
Pearl masters custom
22x20 kick
EMAD 2 head
Pearl Eliminator Kick Pedal
CYMBALS
Zildjan
14” master sound hi-hat
16” A custom crash
17” A custom Crash
21” A series sweet ride
V-DRUM
Roland Octapad SPD-30
Studio Gear
Shop our selection of custom pieces available exclusively at our new online store.
