Professional Recording Studio in Pittsburgh, PA
A clear, crisp, and professional recording.
Hands-on production.
No cutting corners. No nonsense.
Real commitment. Real work.
Welcome to Very Tight Recordings, a professional recording studio in Pittsburgh, PA.
We deliver projects that sound massive, raw, unfiltered, and larger than life.
Every section of your song gets the attention it deserves with tone, texture, and mood to create a professional, cohesive final product that represents your music.
Define Your Sound.
What Very Tight Does
The Pittsburgh based studio specializes in recording, mixing, mastering, and production for rock, punk, metal, indie, hardcore, folk, singer-songwriter, acoustic, a cappella, and experimental and noise artists. It’s about capturing your best performances and turning them into a professional, ready to release, finalized master. Not only having the necessary gear is important, but so is having the expertise, personality, and vibe. That’s the focus: respecting the people, the art, and the process. We take the time to get to know the artist, the band, and the music and help bring your project to life. Open, honest communication throughout the process is what makes the difference between a decent session and a great one.
The Recording Studio
Very Tight Recordings is located in Pittsburgh, Pa near the Allegheny River, and is owned and operated by Matt Very. The facility is over 2,000 sq ft housing a spacious control room, a responsive live room, five isolation rooms, a full kitchen, and a comfortable lounge. The studio’s modular layout makes it easy to adjust the space to fit any project’s needs. 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 control room is acoustically treated and loaded with monitors and outboard gear that deliver character and clarity for top-tier quality during tracking, mixing, and mastering.
Engineer & Producer
Owner and audio engineer/producer, Matt Very established Very Tight Recordings in 2006. Over the last two decades, he has produced 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. This 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.
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. Get perspective from a producer/engineer who knows how to shape sound, spot weak spots, and elevate your music, not just press “record.”
As a direct result of our work together 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 more. With a track record of successful clients notably Pearl Jam, Josh Klinghoffer (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Reba Meyers (Marilyn Manson), Heart Attack Man, Morgan Simpson (Black Midi), Code Orange, Shai Hulud, Short Fictions, The Homeless Gospel Choir, you benefit from insight into the industry, helping your project achieve the sound you’re aiming for.
FAQS – Very Tight Recordings, Recording Studio In Pittsburgh, PA
What types of music do you record and produce at Very Tight Recordings?
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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