KARMA SOUND STUDIOS
Set in the most amazing tropical location in Thailand, an hour and a half south of Bangkok, Karma Sound Studios is a luxury residential recording studio complex owned by the British record producer and renowned music executive, Chris Craker. It’s been operational privately and for a few select high profile clients since January 2010 but opens officially to the music industry from January 2011.Situated just 4 minutes walk from the beach in Bang Saray, where you’ll find the most delicious Thai food you’ve ever experienced, Karma Sound Studios is a cross between a luxury resort and a wonderfully equipped recording studio complex. There are two studios, both with outstanding sounding live rooms set around a beautiful swimming pool, private gym, bar, massage room, an outdoor live performance area and stunning tropical private gardens. The idea is not new… George Martin created Air Montserrat, in the Caribbean, back in the 70s, providing the inspiration for Karma Sound in Thailand. But Karma Sound is different, combining the exotic nature of Thailand’s cultural heritage and relaxed hospitality in a truly breathtaking location. From the minute you arrive you’ll be transported into the perfect environment to stimulate creativity and be looked after by our highly trained staff.
The equipment is a fusion of classic analogue and state-of-the-art digital: Studio 1 has a large, spacious, live room with four isolation areas and a massive window overlooking the pool and tropical gardens, giving an extraordinary sense of natural light. It is equipped with a very highly spec’d Pro Tools rig running on a Mac Pro 8 core Intel computer (with full UAD2 Quad system attached). The spacious control room boasts a fully refurbished ‘classic’ SSL 4056 E/G+ desk with Total Recall. Studio 2 is a smaller writing, tracking, mixing/mastering and overdub suite with a comfortable control room and a fabulous sounding live room for vocals, guitars etc. Both studios have access to a comprehensive microphone collection and an excellent selection of vintage and modern outboard gear. A very useful selection of instruments and outboard gear are available at extremely reasonable rates.
Stylish en-suite guest rooms, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and two beautifully appointed lounges will guarantee you a pleasurable stay. Our bi-lingual in-house Housekeeper, will oversee your well-being at the studio and provide amazing food and warm hospitality (the studio provides full board accommodation). If required, further luxury accommodation is available just two minutes drive away in one of the most stunning boutique resort hotels set on a private beach.
Karma Sound is the perfect place to work and be inspired – it’s the perfect place to write and record music, shoot videos, make TV programmes and documentaries, and the perfect place to stage private concerts. Our highly experienced staff includes award-winning producers and engineers involved at the very highest level in the music business internationally, led by Chris Craker, who in addition to providing the facilities at this amazing studio is always open to assisting with brokering licensing deals, marketing campaigns, the staging and promotion of live concerts and tours in SE Asia. The studio opened at the beginning of 2010 and our recent clients have included Placebo with their new single, Trigger Happy Hands and further tracks for their re-released de-luxe album version of Battle of the Sun) and Jamiroquai with their new chart topping album ‘Rock Dust Light Star’ released on Universal as well as the new album from British band Honeyryder and Thai legends The Clash.
