Pacific Beat Recording

My wife is a very talented musician, and I’ve had the displeasure of accompanying her to several music studios in Hollywood and San Diego over the last 5 years that have left me feeling disillusioned, disheartened, and deeply disappointed. These music studios have fallen short for her and me for a variety of different reasons, ranging from poorly skilled music producers working out of cold garages to seedy studios accompanied by obsolete music equipment to one particularly egomaniacal, aloof, insensitive, and totally unprofessional music producer that had my wife (clad in a sweater, scarf, and winter jacket) sit on a wooden stool in the cold as she worked diligently on some songs for 4 or 5 hours at a time.
Although I could go on and mention the names of these music studios and their music producers, I’d much prefer to strike a match and shine a glowing light on Pacific Beat Recording than curse the darkness of those studios that have fallen way short of the mark. In light of this, I want to first describe the overall vibe of Pacific Beat Recording: I found it to be boho chic, temperate, warm, and inviting. In addition, the furniture there is plush and comfy, so I was able to lay back, relax, close my eyes, and listen to my wife’s mesmerizing voice. In addition, the owner and Grammy-​Award winning producer of Pacific Beat Recording, Alan Sanderson, infuses his studio with a mellow vibe by turning on lava lamps, mood lighting, and candles. In addition to Pacific Beat’s sweet ambience, Alan has a great selection of synthesizers/​pianos, a Neumann recording mike, state of the art production equipment, etc. Located in North Pacific Beach/​La Jolla, CA. I always looked forward to leaving my work in Kensington and driving down to Alan’s studio to see him, my wife, and some of the other talented musicians (in particular, Gregg Montante) that he brought in to add valuable accents to her album. Watching them work harmoniously and synergistically together was really fun and inspiring.
As for Alan, the man himself: He’s been very considerate of my wife and me, very responsive to e-​mails and telephone calls, very determined to make this album the best that it can be, very passionate about his work, very dedicated, and most importantly, he took the time to listen and then tailor and/​or align his production style with the original vision that my wife had and continues to have for her nearly completed album.
In light of my gratitude for Alan, for his extraordinary musician friend Gregg, and for Pacific Beat Recording, I wrote Alan and Gregg the following e-​mail on April 3, 2015:
Dear Alan and Gregg,
I just want to thank the two of you for the extraordinary work you’ve done in tandem with my wife.
Alan, thank you for your top notch editing, recording, and mixing up to now. Although I’m aware that there’s a little more production work to be done in order for her album to realize it’s fullest potential, I want you to know that I’m incredibly impressed by the work you’ve already done on behalf of this unique and incredibly poignant and special CD. Like my wife, you’re a perfectionist and a precisionist, and I believe that those are the two of the most significant character traits that separate those who are very good at their craft from those who are truly great.
Gregg, I want to tip my hat off to you, applaud you, and thank you for many of the beautiful harmonies that you’ve woven seamlessly into the fabric of this CD. In addition, your creative, artistic use of the many instruments that you play so masterfully have made magical contributions to the texture and sounds on each of her songs. You are an extraordinary talent, Gregg, and I feel grateful and blessed that Alan invited you to participate in this cinematic musical endeavor.
Alas, Alan and Gregg, my wife’s CD will likely be completed in the near future! I’m so excited to hear the finished product!
Thanks again, Alan and Gregg, for your expertise, professionalism, and countless talents that have made such meaningful contributions to this beautiful CD.
With deep gratitude for both of you…
John Boesky
So, there you have it. You’ve just read an email that I wrote to Alan Sanderson and Gregg M. several weeks ago. After my wife called me today and told me that she stopped by Alan’s studio and is feeling incredibly happy with Alan’s production and the way that her album is turning out, I smiled from ear to ear and decided that it’s finally time that I write this Unilocal review so that Alan Sanderson and Pacific Beat Recording gets the recognition it so richly deserves!

Congratulations to Alan Sanderson, (Grammy winner and possessor of 11 Gold and Platinum recordings) who recently took over and completely revamped the venerable recording studio known as Pacific Beat Recordings. Alan cleared the place and installed all new equipment with and eye toward blending the warmth and vibe of the ’70’s analog sound with the most up to date of today’s digital recording technology. Recently I participated in several sessions with Alan at the helm. Alan did a bang on job with the engineering. He may be called a recording engineer but really he is a caring and sophisticated producer who is also a great engineer. Thanks Alan for taking care of my artists.

Out with the old and in with the new. Pacific Beat Recording is now owned, operated and hosted by Grammy Award-​winning Producer and Engineer Alan Sanderson.
This beautiful modern studio is just a couple of blocks from the Pacific Ocean in picturesque North Pacific Beach/​La Jolla, CA., section of San Diego.
It’s old school meets modern technology and with Alan Sanderson at the helm recording, engineering, producing and so much more, this is THE recoding studio for all to see and experience.
And if the studio wasn’t grandiose enough, just being able to utilize Alan’s 24 plus years in the recording business is a bonus within itself. Check out Pacific Beat’s web page for a list of whose who that Alan has worked with…
I highly recommend Pacific Beat Recording as your one stop shop for all your audio recording needs.“
Yes, it’s all about the vibe here at Pacific Beat Studio and this place has got the best vibe around!

Fernando, and the team he assembles, (engineers, studio musicians, etc.) are people of excellence – competent, skilled, wise and truly love good music. Their input is welcomed and refreshing and available when needed. They are consummate professionals and give you their all when working with you. The studio is warm and inviting, like recording in the comfort of your home, but with world class recording equipment, both new and vintage. Making high quality music at Pacific Beats is a wonderful experience; I usually never want to leave.

Awesome recording facility fully equipped with the best gear available — new and vintage! Great staff… super professional and very friendly. Two thumbs up!