Define Your Sound
Professional Recording Studio in Pittsburgh, PA
A clear, crisp, and professional sound. Hands-on production. No cutting corners. No nonsense. Real commitment. Real work.
We offer high-quality audio recording, mixing, and production for artists and bands.
What Very Tight Does?
The studio specializes in band and artist recording, mixing, mastering and production for rock, indie, metal, punk, and hardcore genres but also working with singer songwriter, folk, acoustic, a capella, and noise artists. We want to take your performances and turn those into a professional, finalized master. Not only having the gear is necessary to do so, but also having the personality and expertise is a must. That’s what we do: Respect the people, the art, and the equipment. By having open communication about the project, we’ll get the best sounding possible results.
The Studio
Very Tight Recordings is located in Pittsburgh, Pa near the Allegheny River, and is owned and operated by Matt Very. The facility is just under 3,000 sq ft housing a spacious control room, responsive live room, three isolation rooms, complete kitchen, and lounge. Available for usage are over 50 mics, 30 amps, 4 full drum kits, 11 snares, 23 guitars, tons of cymbals, and more pedals than you can count (seriously). The studio’s control room features Genelec monitors and subwoofer for absolute clarity and accuracy when reviewing performances and mixes
Why Very Tight?
I’m here to help you develop your sound, your musical ideas, and your artistic goals. We’ll capture real and authentic tones starting at the source. None of that “we’ll fix it later in post” stuff.
As a direct result of our collaboration in the studio, many unsigned bands have received label offers from Roadrunner, Warner, Deathwish, Southern Lord, Ripple Music, Triple Crown Records, Vision of God, Mayfly, Head2Wall, Metal Blade, and others.
Engineer
Owner and founder, Matt Very established Very Tight Recordings in 2006. Over the last two decades, he has worked for numerous clients ranging from worldwide labels to basement rock bands. Regardless of the size and reputation of the work, he sticks to his roots: raw, unfiltered, music. The recording mindset is a combination of both new and old school recording techniques giving the sound a unique blend and character. Capturing audio at its source, real drums, amps, and keys, he’s able to maintain a realness to the sound that is sometimes lost with digital emulation.
Recording Studio In Pittsburgh, PA FAQS
What types of music do you record at Very Tight Recordings in Pittsburgh?
We specialize in high-energy and dynamic genres like rock, metal, punk, hardcore, grindcore, and indie, but we also regularly work with singer-songwriters, folk musicians, acoustic artists, and even acappella performers. Pretty much anything under the “rock” umbrella. The studio setup is extremely versatile and can record quiet, intimate instruments as well as crushingly loud guitar, bass, and drums.
Do you offer live band recording sessions or independent instrument recording?
We offer both. The studio is built with isolated recording in mind but also configured to support full, live band recording. With isolated soundproof rooms, visual line-of-sight between musicians, and the ability to communicate easily and clearly between all performers, we’ll capture any type of performance with clarity and authenticity.
Do you offer mixing and mastering services?
Yes, we mix and master both in-house recorded projects as well as projects recorded at other studios. Send over stems via file transfer, and we’ll take care of the rest. Regardless of the complexity of the project, we’ll give it the attention it deserves. Communication happens throughout the entire recording, mixing and mastering process to make sure your vision is realized.
Do you give creative feedback during the recording process?
Why come to Pittsburgh to record?
We really focus on dialing in tone at the source. Unlike studios that rely heavily on digital editing or a fix it in post mentality, we emphasize capturing great tones during the actual performance. This approach — paired with over 20 years of experience and a massive gear collection — makes us one of the most unique and “swiss army knife” type studios you’ll ever record at.
Let's Talk
If you want to book a session, schedule a tour, drop me a line, or whatever, inquire here.
For other inquires, please email at: info@verytightrecordings.com.
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