Total Access Recording

In a nutshell: Hidden recording studio in Redondo Beach
I came here to record a track for the band WAR with members of the USC marching band. We never think things like this are a big deal, but it is cool to say that we did it to others.
Total Access has recorded a few names that have come up over the years. In particular, the band Great White (Love the hair metal). They’ve also recorded awesome punk bands like Unwritten Law, Pennywise, and the kinda popular Sublime and No Doubt… kinda popular.
The recording techs here are very experienced and professional. They knew how to work with our setup, and how to mic us properly to get the best possible sound for the producers. Unfortunately, I don’t think the producers for WAR (or one of them at least) knew what they were talking about, but the techs accommodated them and allowed for us to record at a very high level of quality.
There is a lounge with a TV, and a kitchen in case you are here for the long haul. They even offered us drinks from their fridge, which was totally cool because those Monster energy drinks saved some of our butts. Note to recording engineers: If you have full-​time teachers coming in to record, give them some energy drinks so they are not cranky… it was a lifesaver.
Nearby within walking distance:
7-​eleven
Circle K
Pancho’s Tacos
Overall we had a great experience here, and I will definitely consider this for future ventures in my own work. Not sure about the pricing, as we were not paying for the session.
Thanks Total Access!