WELCOME TO THE PANDA STUDIOS
OUR PHILOSOPHY
NOISE PERFECTED
INSPIRATION
The Panda Studios began in a bedroom in Fremont, California. As a teenager trying to survive the pressures of private school, Sam Pura found refuge in music. He spent hours learning riffs from his favorite late-90s and early-2000s alternative bands and started recording demos for his own group. That obsession quickly became a career.
By the time Sam graduated high school, he had already produced records that launched his friends into full-time international touring careers. These early sessions didn’t just build a studio, they built a legacy. From day one, the goal has been simple: make music that connects emotionally and leaves a mark.
INNOVATION
Sam’s passion for sound deepened at Ex’pression College in Emeryville, where he studied the creative rivalry between the Beach Boys and the Beatles. That era showed him something that shaped his entire approach to music. The recording studio is not just a tool, it is the most powerful creative instrument in music.
From bedroom demos to full-length albums, Sam has chased innovation through gear, technique, and vision. At The Panda Studios, that mindset continues to guide every project. Each session blends classic recording wisdom with modern experimentation, helping artists push boundaries and find their voice.
ETHOS
We believe in making records that matter. At The Panda Studios, our team is committed to helping artists take creative risks, tell the truth, and build something that lasts.
We work across genres including hardcore, indie, metal, and pop. We challenge every artist to bring their best. Whether it’s capturing the perfect vocal take or building a wall of guitars that hits you in the chest, our goal is always the same. Make something powerful, honest, and real.
EXPERIENCE
The Panda Studios is a full-service recording facility located in Fremont, California, serving artists across the Bay Area including San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and beyond.
Our space includes three fully equipped control rooms that can operate simultaneously or independently. We offer two live rooms, one isolation booth, and a dedicated warehouse used for gear storage, loading, and creative recording. The warehouse also serves as a natural reverb chamber, perfect for group vocals, ambient overdubs, and spontaneous sonic exploration.
To support longer sessions and immersive creative work, the studio also includes a private bedroom, a full kitchen, and a shower. Artists are welcome to stay on-site for days or weeks at a time, eliminating the need to commute or disconnect. This setup allows you to fully focus, live inside your project, and let the ideas flow without interruption.
Each control room runs Pro Tools, Ableton, and Logic, supported by a curated collection of analog outboard gear, instruments, amps, and microphones. Whether you’re tracking a full band, producing vocals, building beats, or chasing a unique sound, The Panda Studios is designed to help you make your best work.
At the center of every session is a team focused on capturing something honest and impactful. Led by Sam Pura, the studio brings together technical expertise and creative energy to turn your ideas into finished work that stands the test of time.
LOCATION
3657 Edison Way #4, Fremont, CA 94538, United States
Email
sam@thepandastudios.com
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