EST - 1978 · Riverwood, Sydney
Decades of sessions. Thousands of tracks. The same relentless pursuit of great sound.
Sydney’s most iconic independent recording studio - trusted for over 40 years by award winners, global artists, and independent producers.
“The precision and pedigree of the world’s greatest recording spaces, with the warmth and personality that only a modern independent studio can offer.”
From the sessions
EST - 1978 · RIVERWOOD, SYDNEY
Our Legacy, Your Sound
Opened in October 1978, A Sharp is Sydney’s longest-running independent recording studio. Over four decades, we’ve hosted countless award-winning producers, engineers, artists, and production teams from every corner of the globe. Our heritage isn’t just history - it’s award-winning proof of our consistency, craft, and reputation.
Why A Sharp is the Benchmark
World-Class Infrastructure
SSL AWS 948 console, premium mic selection, analogue recording equipment and tonnes of backline to capture your unique sounds.
Heritage That Performs
40+ years delivering chart-ready recordings across all genres proves we know what works in every style.
Artist-First Environment
Lounge areas, kitchen, 24-hour operations, and flexible payment options keep you comfortable and focused.
Central Sydney AccessEasy transport and parking for your whole team.
Studio Dry Hire Rates
Everything in the studio included.
$610
Including GST
Full Day - 10 hours
$420
Including GST
Half Day - 5 hours
Recent Work & Credits
From breakthrough acts to global names - they’ve all recorded here.
- alongside projects for ABC Music, Sony, Universal Music, Golden Robot Records, Apple Music, Telstra.
Testimonials
In the words of the artists and producers who know us best.
★★★★★“A freelance producer/engineers dream. Beautiful fitout full of incredible equipment... and everything works! Space is vibey but professional at the same time, and your every need seems to be catered for. I'll be back again and again and again.”
★★★★★“Always have an amazing time working here. Truly an engineers dream. Every sound is achievable in this world class studio, and this is down to the incredible selection of some of the audio worlds favourite microphones, pre-amps, instruments and outboard gear. Giving both the engineer and the artist unlimited creative freedom whilst in the studio. Would highly recommend it here to anyone looking to record a project of any scale!”
★★★★★“Without a doubt, the best recording studio in Sydney! Richard and his team have always gone above and beyond to meet mine and my clients' needs, whilst remaining entirely professional and approachable. A gorgeous selection of gear in a beautiful room, with a fantastic vibe! I will not hesitate to recommend A Sharp Recording Studio for any and all music related matters!”
★★★★★“I'm gonna be blunt here. I have been recording at many different studios across Sydney throughout my career as an audio engineer. And let me tell you that absolutely no place is better than A-sharp Studios.”
★★★★★“A Sharp is a Sonic Wonderland! This isn’t just a studio—it’s a creative powerhouse.”
★★★★★“A# Sharp turns up the heat with ease! The team never fails to give their absolute all and are focused on delivering the best results achievable within a session. The BEST!!!”
★★★★★“A beautiful and professionally run studio. The engineer Matt was extremely competent and quick on Pro Tools… Even the music stands and pencils were supplied!”
★★★★★“Fantastic studio- modern well maintained professional equipment and a great vibe. Love the console and outboard selection. It’s so refreshing to work on an analogue console that is new- the sound is rich and punchy but no scratchy switches or weird problems. A real pleasure to work here.”
★★★★★“Great sounding space, great service with a great range of analogue gear. Combined with the AWS SSL desk you can easily achieve a world class sound. This studio also comes equipped with live instruments and synths that are available to use which is great for some last minute production.”
★★★★★“Excellent studio at an extremely reasonable price. A very good selection of amps, microphones, and synths, and the space is amazing. Better than most of the studios that are twice as expensive.”
★★★★★“Whether you're an engineer needing a facility or a musician looking for a producer, I recommend you get involved with the family of producers that Richard is cultivating. A fantastic studio at a ridiculously competitive price point with the support you receive.”
★★★★★“My favourite studio in Sydney! Fantastic people, fantastic equipment and a fantastic vibe! Thank you Richard and the team for creating such a musical haven!”
And many, many more…!
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