La Luna Recording & Sound

La Luna Recording & Sound Full-Service Analog and Digital Recording Studio in Kalamazoo, MI

La Luna is an 1800 sq ft, 8-room recording studio housed within an extensively renovated 1940's foundry in Kalamazoo's Edison Neighborhood. Our large live room is designed for full-band performances and huge drum sounds, with a spacious control room designed for comfortable and accurate listening. 6 additional recording spaces are available for separation and different sonic textures, including tw

o comfy isolation booths with big windows and generous sightlines to the main room. We offer both analog and digital recording, mixing, mastering, and private lessons, with an extensive collection of vintage and modern equipment. Our neighbors in the Jerico campus include a coffee shop, guitar luthier, video production company, piano restorer, electric scooter company, mechanic, and many other independent artists and craftspeople.

Lots of great new Michigan music reviewed in the new Local Spins, including La Luna related releases from Nicholas James...
01/15/2025

Lots of great new Michigan music reviewed in the new Local Spins, including La Luna related releases from Nicholas James and the Bandwagon, Adam Main, and Mad Hat Mojo

Our mid-January roundup of new releases by Michigan artists features everything from the alternative, guitar-driven new collection from Adam Main to folk's Mad Hat Mojo.

11/27/2024

Now streaming everywhere🕊️
EDIT: there was a distribution issue with Apple Music. I’ll post an update when that’s resolved! For now, you can listen on Spotify, Youtube, Bandcamp, and other platforms.

Hear it live TONIGHT at Elevation.
Doors at 7pm

Thank you to all of the incredible musicians who brought this song to life:

David Ward - Drums, Engineer, Producer, String Arrangements
Ben Wood - Bass
Chris Bota - Guitar
Dutcher Wright Snedeker - keys
Olivia Taylor - Violin
Kisa Uradomo - Violin
Madeline Warner - Viola
Heewon Lee - Cello
Morgan Brown - Engineer
Maggie Heeren - Engineer, Mixing at La Luna
Ian Gorman - Mastering at La Luna Recording & Sound

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Couldn’t have done it without you all 💗

11/27/2024
Love working with The Bootstrap Boys. Nothing but respect for them.
11/20/2024

Love working with The Bootstrap Boys. Nothing but respect for them.

A little PSA: WE'RE NOT GOING BACK IN THE CLOSET

We were recently attacked by members of our own family on a post about these tshirts which are part of our Keep Country Q***r campaign to raise money and awareness for at risk teens and young adults. This morning awoke to news that su***de prevention hotlines for LGBTQ+ youth are fully overwhelmed with calls from despairing q***r and trans youth.

Frequently, people express their wish that we should just keep quiet about it, but that's not what we're here to do. We're here to bring hope to those to need it. We're here to hold up a mirror to every q***r kid from the sticks so they can see their own value and potential. We're here to spread love and light and to fight fascism.

If you're one of those people who doesn't want q***rness creeping into your life, we don't want you either. You know where the exit is. No need to announce your departure.

If you love everyone just as they are and want to fight for Q***r folks' right to stay alive and thrive in this world, snag a KCQ T-shirt or donate directly to today

Love y'all ♥️

Proud to be a part of the silent auction at Sounds Like Michigan - A Fundraiser for the Michigan Music Alliance!
11/20/2024

Proud to be a part of the silent auction at Sounds Like Michigan - A Fundraiser for the Michigan Music Alliance!

We have some truly amazing items in the silent auction at Sounds Like Michigan - A Fundraiser for the Michigan Music Alliance - like this 5 song mastering session with La Luna Recording & Sound in Kalamazoo! See you on Saturday!


11/01/2024

🎶 Tonight's the Night! 🎶

The Battle for Kalamazoo, presented by Honor Credit Union, is here, and we can't wait to showcase some of the best local talent! Catch performances by Yellowhouse, Frogs and Toads, and Allie Garland as they compete for a cash prize and recording time from La Luna Recording & Sound. The best part? YOU decide the winner with your cheers after the final set!

Doors open at 5:30 PM
Music starts at 6 PM sharp

Plus, we’ve got delicious food from Scott's Pig Roast and More and desserts from 13 Cookies LLC to keep you fueled all night long! And don’t forget—we’re hosting a special giveaway for anyone wearing their Kalamazoo State Theatre merch. Stop by the mobile box office in the lobby to enter!

With food, signature drinks, and tons of fun, it’s going to be an unforgettable night! Come out, enjoy the show, and cheer on your favorite band!

More info at Kazoostate.com!

10/26/2024

Hey cats, our newest 45 is available Nov 10th! This is Bam’s vocal debut on vinyl; don’t miss the chance to get your hands on one of these limited run EP’s! Available for purchase at and at our shows!

10/25/2024
10/11/2024

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1501 Fulford Street
Kalamazoo, MI
49001

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La Luna Studio Tour - Spring 2023
La Luna Studio Tour - Spring 2023

Join Ian Gorman and Samuel Peters as they take you on a tour of La Luna Recording & Sound in Kalamazoo, MI. Video produced by Texture House

Say hello to our newest addition, the incredible Solid State Logic (SSL) Bus +. A state-of-the-art upgrade to the classic SSL bus compressor, and an absolute beast for mixing and mastering (and tracking!). A fantastically versatile all-analog VCA compressor with built in dynamic EQ, flexible routing, and tons of different tone options that can run the gamut from vintage and vibey to clean and modern. We’ve been using it for about a week now, and the verdict so far: Straight up magic.

@samuelsethbernard laying down some lovely tracks on our @kal_tone Wave.

Check out this new @stedmanusa spot, produced by our Jerico neighbors @elementalmediakzoo and featuring a bunch of great Kalamazoo musicians! Plus, some sweet shots of La Luna and our own Claire Horn behind the board. Local pop filters, local video production, local music. YES!!

Blue verb

Tools of the trade…

New single from Celeste Allison, produced by Samuel Peters

Samuel Peters getting the golden tones today for Evie

Epic guitar tones with Jay Gavan on the Fender Strat, though a Fender Twin (AEA R84A and Neumann U89), as well as a Fender Bassman/Leslie 16 (stereo 57s). Touch of Echoplex for a little extra flavor.

Say hello to our new (used) Avalon 737sp! A beautiful, versatile modern classic of a channel strip, with incredible EQ.

Cynthea Kelley - R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Mix Dissection & Q&A
Cynthea Kelley - R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Mix Dissection & Q&A

Engineer Cynthea Kelley breaks down her and Maggie Heeren’s incredible mix for the Michigan Music Alliance’s “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.” Project, featuring an all-female lineup and an ambitious collaboration of dozens of the the best musicians across the state. We go live 7pm on the La Luna Recording & Sound page.

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La Luna is a full-service analog and digital recording studio focused on music production. We strive to make powerful, classic recordings that fully capture the artist's creative vision and stand the test of time. La Luna offers tracking, mixing, mastering, archiving, and audio workshops. Mara Machines MCI JH24 2” 24-track. Pro Tools HD with 32 channels i/o via Antelope Orion converters.

32-channel all-analog Trident 78 recording console. Mics from Neumann, Sony, Stellar, Cascade, AKG, Kel, Audio Technica, Shure, Electrovoice, Beyer Dynamic... Outboard gear from Altec, Vintech, Avalon, Great River, Warm Audio, True, Maestro Echoplex, T.C. Electronics, DBX, Lexicon, Joe Meek, Ashley, Golden Age, FMR Audio, Orban... Pro Tools Ultimate 2018 with tons of plugins from Universal Audio, Slate, Massey, Waves, Audio Ease, Sonnox, Fabfilter, Izotope, Softube... Monitoring with Neumann, Yamaha, KRK, Event, Bose...