WHY IS THE STUDIO NAMED THE PANDA STUDIOS?

In 2003, Sam was inspired by the birth of “Mei Sheng”, the San Diego Zoo’s baby panda. The Panda Studios is the name that stuck.

WHEN TO BOOK?

For longer sessions (Full Lengths / 10 or more days) we recommend booking your session 3-6 months in advance. Shorter sessions (Singles, EP's / Mixing) can often be booked with less notice. Please contact Sam using our Contact & Booking page to book a session in advance.

HOW MUCH IS IT TO RECORD?

This is dependent upon your goals for the session and the flexibility of your schedule. We have multiple engineers, all priced to meet your ideal budget. Please fill out a booking request via our Contact & Booking page.

HOW DO I PAY?

50% of the total cost of a session is due at the time of booking to secure your date. The balance is collected upon your arrival at The Panda Studios. For mixing / mastering sessions, the full payment is collected upfront before the start date. We offer Direct Debit contracts depending upon the project, this requires a 50% upfront deposit.

The remainder can be paid off over a period of 12-24 months via AHC / Direct Debit.

We accept Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard, Paypal and Venmo.

WHERE IS THE STUDIO LOCATED?

We are located at 3657 Edison Way # 4, Fremont, CA 94538

WHERE CAN I PARK MY VEHICLES / TRAILER?

There is ample street parking for all vehicles.

DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT TO VISIT?

Yes. A recording session might be in progress. Please contact Sam to arrange an appointment.

WHAT ARE THE STUDIO HOURS?

The Panda Studios is a fully soundproofed studio that can operate 24 hours a day. Please tell us what times work best for your schedule.

CAN I STAY AT PANDA STUDIOS?

Yes! You can live, sleep and breathe creativity at Panda. We have beds, a kitchenette, and a shower for your convenience. This allows the artist to be fully involved in the production process as well as have a place to stay where it can often be expensive!

CAN I BRING MY OWN ENGINEER FOR SESSIONS?

Yes, you can. To ensure they are qualified and comfortable to operate the studio on their own, we charge an additional $250 on the first day for a Panda engineer to be present. For subsequent days, the fee is $150.

WHAT EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE TO USE?

Everything listed on the website is available for use at no additional charge. However, we require you to purchase new strings and drum heads at the start of your session.

CAN WE ALL PLAY LIVE IN THE STUDIO?

Yes! We can isolate the guitars and bass in our isolation room or run them live in the same room.

DO YOU DO MASTERING?

Yes we do. Please checkout the details of the mastering services that we can provide.

DO YOU DO VOICE OVERS, VIDEO EDITING, MUSIC FOR FILM OR RADIO SPOTS?

Yes. We love to do any work with audio. Please contact Sam Pura using our Contact & Booking page.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO RECORD MY ALBUM?

A prepared group can record, mix, & master an album / EP in a few days. The time it takes to record a project is highly dependent on your expectations and skill level.

CAN WE COME IN EARLY OR THE NIGHT BEFORE TO SET UP?

Your session will start on the agreed upon date, but lodging can sometimes be arranged for the night before. Contact Sam Pura for additional information.

WHAT CAN WE DO TO PREPARE FOR OUR RECORDING SESSION?

The best way to prepare for a recording session is ensuring that all musicians arrive with an open mind, the passion to create, and are rehearsed to the best of their ability. Practicing to a metronome is a plus, as well as knowing the songs to be performed inside and out.

WHAT IS AN “ENGINEER”?

An engineer is someone that is educated and qualified to operate the recording equipment in the studio and accommodate the requests of the artist.

ARE YOU CURRENTLY ACCEPTING INTERNS?

We are always accepting interns. If interested please contact us below, and we will review and respond as we are able.