About
About A Sharp Recording Studio
First opened in October 1978, A Sharp Recording Studio is Sydney’s longest-running independent recording space - not because of nostalgia, but because of results. For more than 40 years, our rooms have hosted the artists, producers, and engineers shaping Australian music, as well as international names looking for a premium recording experience in Australia.
Sydney’s Recording Home for Over Four Decades
Across tape, vinyl, CD, and streaming, we’ve been part of every chapter in the industry’s story. Our longevity isn’t about looking back - it’s about staying at the forefront of music production, with the people, gear, and workflow to meet today’s demands.
Ready to record in one of Australia’s most trusted rooms? Book your session or arrange a tour.
1978
opened, Riverwood
40+
years of sessions
4
isolated recording areas
24hr
operations, 7 days
Artists Who’ve Recorded Here
From breakthrough indie acts to household names, our rooms have welcomed:
Amy Shark · Birds of Tokyo · Avalanche · The Slims · Kwame · The Rumjacks · Dami Im · Kerser · SleepMakesWaves · The Screaming Jets · Sarah McLeod · Mental As Anything · Rose Tattoo · Chutney · OneFour · Steve Balbi · Hamilton (The Musical) · Tasman Keith · Battlesnake · Trophy Eyes · Polish Club · Kim Churchill · The Vanns · The Choirboys - and many more, alongside projects for ABC Music, Sony, Universal Music, Golden Robot Records, Apple Music, Telstra.
Part of the AKA Music Group
A Sharp is a proud member of the AKA Music Group, giving our clients access to an extended network of facilities, talent, and creative resources. Our sister studio, Kiln Studios in St Peters, offers another acoustically refined space for production, mixing, and writing - ideal for multi-stage projects that need the right room at every step.
Built for high-end work and fast, efficient sessions
The Studio & Gear
CONTROL ROOM
SSL AWS 948 console, Pro Tools HDX with Pro Tools Ultimate, 48 channels of AVID HD I/O, PMC IB2S XBD-AII monitoring.
TRACKING SPACES
50 m² large live room, two isolation booths, plus a 176 cm Alex Steinbach grand piano.
OUTBOARD & MICS
Neve, API, Rupert Neve, Shadow Hills, Manley, GML, TubeTech, Telefunken, Neumann, Royer, AKG, and more.
WORKFLOW
Four isolated recording areas designed for full-band tracking, ensemble work, or hybrid/DAW-based production.
Our Team
Our in-house and associated producers bring decades of cross-genre expertise to every project. Whether you need end-to-end production or just the perfect engineer for your sound, we can connect you with some of Australia’s most respected names.
01
Richard Lake
Managing Director
02
Daniel Natoli
Director
03
Matthew Borsos
Director
04
Max Holmes
Studio Manager
Associated Producers & Engineers
We’ve cultivated a trusted roster of freelance professionals who call A Sharp home. They know the rooms, the gear, and how to get the best from both - making them an extension of the studio’s sound and reputation.
Steve James · Matt Stewart · Benjamin Cauduro · Ben Briddon · Holly Everingham · Romy Healy · Nick Hatzakos · Matt Fioravanti
Open to Collaborators
A Sharp isn’t just for in-house projects. We welcome dry hires and independent teams - producers, engineers, songwriters - who need a space they can trust. Bring your own crew, tap into our technical support, or combine the two. If you’re interested in partnering with us, we’d love to hear from you.
Visit the studio. Meet the team. See why A Sharp has been the constant in Australia’s ever-changing music landscape.