Our Story…
In the early 1980s, amidst the vibrant Bay Area music scene dominated by iconic studios such as the Automatt, Wally Heider's, and the Record Plant, a collective vision emerged for a recording space that transcended the prevalent acoustical norms. Studio D was born from a shared aspiration among accomplished engineers, spurred by a desire to break away from the prevailing dead sound of the era and create an environment that exuded liveliness, energy, and an unparalleled dedication to live performance.
Commencing construction in 1983 and culminating just over a year later, Studio D opened its doors for business in mid-1984, swiftly establishing itself as a recording powerhouse. Pioneering projects such as Faith No More's "Introduce Yourself" and Huey Lewis and the News' "Fore!" marked the beginning of an illustrious trajectory. Studio D graced the cover of Mix Magazine and various audio publications, solidifying its status as a beacon of recording excellence.
The studio's success continued with a remarkable track record of Gold, Platinum, and Grammy Award-winning records, earning it the distinction as a preferred studio for tracking and mixing among discerning engineers. Today, Studio D stands as a testament to a rich legacy of sonic innovation and unwavering dedication to musical artistry.
Artists & Clients
Anita Pointer • Aretha Franklin • Ali Akbar Khan • Bill Frisell • Big Brother & The Holding Company • Buddy Guy • Bobby McFerrin • Bonnie Raitt • Bourgeois Tagg • Bros. Landreth • Bruce Hornsby • Cake • Charlie Musselwhite • Chickenfoot • Chris Isaak • Clark Terry • Davy Jones • Dick Dale • Doobie Brothers • Dr. John • Earth Wind & Fire • Eddie Money • Edwin Hawkins • Enrique Iglesias • Exodus • Faith No More • Flipper • The Four Tops • Grateful Dead • Gregg Allman • George Michael • Henry Rollins • Houston Person • Huey Lewis & The News • Indigo Girls • Jane Fonda • Jack Nicholson • Jaco Pastorius • Jason Becker • Jerry Cantrell • Joan Baez • Joe Satriani • Joey Defrancesco • John McVie • Joshua Redman • Julian Lage • Keith Richards • Kenny Wayne Shepherd • Kirk Franklin & The Family • Kronos Quartet • KT Tunstall • Lyle Workman • Machine Head • Maria Muldaur • Marty Friedman • Mavis Staples • Melissa Etheridge • Melvins • Mickey Hart • Neal Schon • Night Ranger • Odetta • Pebbles • Pete Sears • Philip Bailey • Primus • Ray Manzarek • Rick Rubin • Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band • Robert Cray • Robin Williams • Roy Rogers • Sammy Hagar • Carlos Santana • Slash • Smash Mouth • Soundgarden • Stan Getz • Starship • The Verve Pipe • Taj Mahal • Testament • Third Eye Blind • Tina Turner • Todd Rundgren • Train • Umphrey’s McGee • Van Morrison • Wayne Shorter • Woody Harrelson • Zakir Hussain
Record Labels
Atlantic Records • Arista • RCA Records • Elektra Records • Island Records • Interscope Records • Polygram • Capitol Records • Universal Music Group • Warner Records • A&M Records • Qwest Productions • BMG • Def American • Subpop
Other Clients
Audible • Golden State Warriors • 21st Century Fox • EA Games • Honda • Toyota • Ernie Ball • CBS • DreamWorks • NPR • VICE • TD Ameritrade • BBC • NHL • Warner Bros • ABC • SEGA • Simon & Schuster • Paramount • Canon • San Francisco Giants
