Soundcheck Republic Recording Studio
Soundcheck Republic is a full service recording studio featuring state-of-the-art digital and analog recording equipment, as well as the finest vintage instruments, and outboard gear. We provide all the features of a larger studio, acclaimed engineers and producers, and the focused, personal attention a smaller operation can offer.
Recording in a relaxed environment
A relaxed and creative rural setting, Soundcheck Republic Recording Studio is located in the scenic Berkshires of East Chatham, NY, and is easily accessible from NYC, Boston and Albany/Upstate New York. Designed with the client in mind, we take pride in helping musicians achieve their best recordings.
[PH] 518.392.5895
P.O. Box 360
East Chatham, N.Y. 12060
info@soundcheckrepublic.com
News
Marina Abromovic in the Studio
9/10/2008
Groundbreaking performance artist Marina Abramovic was in the studio recently to narrate an audio piece going on display in the world renowned Rubin museum in New York City. Ms. Abramovic is regarded as one of the most well known and influential performance artists in history, and has had major works on diplay in museums around the world, including the Guggenheim and the Rubin museums.
Summer 2008 Update
8/25/2008
Sorry Kids for the lack of updates. Lots to talk about at SCR.. Upcoming releases from Rasputina, The Charlie Watts Riots, Five Alpha Beatdown, The Girls of Porn and much more... Stay tuned......
The Charlie Watts Riots @ SCR
12/12/2007
Already creating a real buzz, The Charlie Watts Riots have been in the studio doing some pre-production for their debut record, expected to be released mid 2008. Keep your eye on these guys......
Soundcheck Celebrates 3rd Anniversary!
10/20/2007
The studio is now into it's 4th year of operation with no signs of slowing down. The guys are busy with their projects and the gear lust continues! Thanks to all of our clients for your continued support...we will be giving the website a bit of a facelift this winter, and we're excited about some projects set for release. stay tuned, and thanks, SCR staff/family
Rasputina release set for June 22nd
5/25/2007
Chamber-rock extraordinaires Rasputina have announced pre-orders for their June 22nd release Oh Periless World, which was patially recorded and mixed at The Soundcheck Republic. Visit www.rasputina.com for details.
Five Alpha Beatdown
5/19/2007
Iceland's Five Alpha Beatdown were back in the studio putting some finishing touches on their debut album and having it mastered in preperation for their long awaited release. visit www.myspace.com/5abd for more info...
Graham Parker Record Out March 13th!!!
2/22/2007
British rock legend Graham Parker's new record, Please Don't tell Columbus, which was recorded and mixed at SCR, is scheduled for a March 13th release date on Chicago's Bloodshot Records. The Album, which was engineered and co-produced by Soundcheck's Seth Powell and mixed by Dave Cook, is already being called GP's best work since the classic, Squeezing out Sparks. Goto www.bloodshotrecords.com for more info.
SCR Expands to Offer Commercial/VoiceOver Services
10/10/2006
We are excited to now offer our clients professional spoken services, including post-production,voice-overs, commercial work, and more. Call us for a custom quote.
RASPUTINA
8/16/2006
What happens when classically trained cellists hang out with the wrong crowd? RASPUTINA is what happens. Melora and Jonathon were in to work on mixes for their upcoming release.
Graham Parker at SCR
8/1/2006
British rock legend GRAHAM PARKER spent a few weeks in the studio working with engineer Seth Powell tracking for his upcoming Bloodshot Records release. GP and longtime collaborator Dave Cook also mixed the Record at SCR.
SOUNDCHECK RECORD PLAYED ON HOWARD STERN
5/12/2006
Congrats to THE DECADENT ROYALS, who had a single, "DRAG ME DOWN" from their new record, SWING ON SINNERS ,which was mixed at The Soundcheck Republic, played this week on The Howard Stern show, to rave reviews from Howard and crew...
THE ICELANDIC SONS OF ROCK COMETH (BACK)
3/20/2006
Iceland rockers FIVE ALPHA BEATDOWN are back at Soundcheck Republic with Elder Umlaüt Eddasöhn behind the board to mix their international debut record. Aside from Bjork, they are undoubtably the country's best known export. Serious Rock. Serious.
THE FIGGS
2/24/2006
Coming up on their 20th anniversary, Legendary power pop guys THE FIGGS strolled into the studio and set up camp, cutting vocals, guitars, bass, xiang, and keys for their upcoming record, tentatively set for a late fall release. After visiting the photos page, Check out thefiggs.net for updates.
THE VAIN
2/10/2006
Austin-based rockers THE VAIN are in town and are recording an EP with celebrated producer Steven Hall of The Young Heartattacks . They hope to have the EP released in time for their upcoming South By Southwest showcase. Check out thevain.com for more info...
GEAR, GEAR, GEAR.....
2/1/2006
SCR is happy to report the addition of Vintage Neumann U-47 tube microphone (lovingly restored by Tracy Korby), a mint 1960's Teletronix LA2A leveling amp, a stereo DISTRESSOR, and 2 channels of Neve 1081 mic pre/eq's! We are also running a Protools HD3 system on PT 6.9 (upgraded from HD2), giving clients up to 192 channels at up to 24/192 rates! Most of the gear was acquired from Mike Nehra at Vintage King Audio (check out the links page).
INTERN APPLICATIONS
1/31/2006
The Soundcheck Republic is again accepting applications for studio interns for the spring/fall seasons. All interested should send current resume and relative experience/references to info@soundcheckrepublic.com
FUTURE STARS OF TOMORROW
12/20/2005
Wait frontman Brendan Pendergast and solo powerhouse Brian Basset are currently in the studio working on a debut EP for their as-yet-to-be-named side project. Plenty of guest appearances on this one, kids. Look for the release this spring. For details, check out www.brianbassett.net
NEW SOUNDS AT SCR
9/2/2005
Over the course of the last few months, the Soundcheck Republic has acquired some exciting new gear, like a Fender Rhodes 73 stage piano, a Wurlitzer 200A, and a Baldwin Studio upright piano. SCR has also found quite possibly the last factory sealed Genelec 1031 monitors in existence. We are continuing to to comb the globe to search for the best gear out there. We are very excited about our recent acquistions and as always, we invite you to call or stop by to check out The Soundcheck Republic for yourself.
Join The Soundcheck Republic Mailing List!!!
4/26/2005
See who's in the studio, check out the new gear, and don't forget about The Sound, SCR's ongoing guest column, covering everything from life on the road with artists you know, to life in the studio with engineers and producers who make the records you want to hear....Join the SCR mailing list Today!
The Checklist: Guest Recommended Music
This month - Annabel Scarlett from the Asps
- Sky Blue Sky: Wilco - Mellow, but back to songcrafting from Tweedy and co.
- Black Foles and Revelations: Muse - Sounds alot like Radiohead, but until Radiohead sounds like Radiohead again, I'll listen to this...
- We are the Dinosaurs: Laurie Birkner - Hooky songs for kids. Jangly. Addicting.