The Premier Recording Studio in St Louis.

Creative Studios/Production Suites

Phat Buddha Studios

Welcome to Phat Buddha Productions, the heart of St. Louis’ legendary recording scene. Here, musical dreams become reality. We’re more than just a studio; we’re a creative hub where local talent thrives and national icons feel right at home. Our rich history includes collaborating with Grammy Award-winning, Diamond, and Multi-Platinum artists, and we bring that same level of expertise and passion to every project. Whether you’re a St. Louis native or a recording artist from across the globe, Phat Buddha Productions offers a world-class recording experience. Step inside and let us help you craft your next hit

Studio A - The Dhyana Room

The Dhyana Room is built to compete with top studios worldwide — featuring elite gear, intentional design, affordable rates, and unmatched personal attention.

Studio B - The Dharma Room

Studio B ("The Dharma Room") blends top-tier gear with a calm, focused vibe — perfect for artists looking to lock in and deliver high-quality sound.

Studio C - The Closet

Studio C ("The Closet") is a hidden gem at Phat Buddha — a private, vibe-heavy space built for focus, creativity, and affordable, no-distraction sessions.

Phat Buddha Productions is proud to offer you a one-of-a-kind learning opportunity: the chance to learn the recording business one-on-one from one of our experienced producers and engineers, right here in the studio!

Engineering

Master the art of audio engineering one-on-one in our legendary studio. Learn recording, mixing, and mastering one on one from pros who have collaborated with multi-platinum, Grammy-winning artists using real gear in real sessions. Take your passion for sound to the next level. Call us now to learn more and enroll in our next class session.

Live Sound

Learn everything you need to become a live audio tech — one-on-one, hands-on, and on your schedule. At Phat Buddha Live, you’ll train directly with working pros who run sound for festivals, clubs, and events of all kinds. We blend real-world experience with personal instruction to get you stage-ready, fast. Call now to start your journey — 314.231.3930 or fill out the form to lock in your spot and take the first step to Live Sound mastery.

Film & Video Production

Master every phase of filmmaking — pre-production, production, and post. Learn scripting, lighting, audio, editing, and more with one-on-one guidance from working pros. From script to screen, you’ll be on real gear in real sessions starting day one. No waiting for access — just hands-on training with real industry impact. Want in? Call us and let’s get you started.

Beat Production

Learn how to make pro-level beats with personalized training in Ableton or Logic. From sampling to sequencing, you’ll work one-on-one with a real producer inside our legendary studio — no waiting, no crowds, just hands-on time and real skills to take your sound to the next level.

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What we do

Studio Services

Podcast Production

Launch, record, and distribute your podcast with pro-level sound and post-production. From interviews to branded content, we help your voice stand out.

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Private Parties/Events

Host unforgettable listening parties, brand launches, or private gatherings in our iconic downtown St. Louis space. Great sound. Great vibes.

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Video Production

Capture your vision with cinematic video and sharp editing. Music videos, promos, interviews — if you can dream it, we can shoot it.

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Live Sound Services

Need help with sound at your next event? Our engineers are seasoned pros at mixing live shows, corporate gigs, and outdoor events of all sizes.

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What we use

Studio Equipment

Dynamic Mics:
  • Slate ML-1 VMS
  • Shure SM57
  • Shure SM58
  • Shure SM7b
  • Sennhesier e609
  • Sennhesier e604
  • Sennheiser MD421
  • Beyerdynamic m201
  • 
Electro Voice RE20
  • AKG D310
  • 
AKG D112
  • Audix D6
  • 
Audio Technica ATM23
  • 
Audio Technica ATM25
Condenser Mics:

(* represents Tube Condenser Mics)

  • Slate ML-1 VMS
  • Neumann u87
  • *Neumann u67
  • *Lawson L47 Gold
  • Shure SM81 (Matched Pair)
  • *Manley Reference Cardioid
  • Neumann TLM103 (Matched Pair)
  • AKG c414-BULS (Matched Pair)
  • Shure Beta91A
  • AKG c480b
  • Neumann KM84 (Matched Pair)
  • 
*Korby Kat Convertible (Capsules for C12, u47, u67, ELAM251)
Ribbon Mics
  • Royer R10 (Matched Pair)
  • ATC SCM300
  • 
Barefoot Footprint 01
  • Yamaha NS10’s – Bryston Amplification
  • Grace Design m905 Monitor Controller
  • 
Behringer Powerplay Personal Monitoring System
  • Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
  • Ocean Way Pro2A
  • Dynaudio LYD48
  • 
Avantone Mix Cube Active
  • Dangerous Music Monitor ST
  • Yamaha HS5
  • Redco Cue Box
  • Waves Diamond
  • Waves SSL
  • Waves API
  • McDSP All Access
  • Slate All Access
  • Slate Trigger
  • Steven Slate SSD 5
  • Auto-Tune Pro
  • Melodyne 5
  • 
iZotope All Access
  • Ableton 11
  • 
Serum
  • 
Kontakt
  • 2020 Mac Pro 3.2 GHz 16-Core Intel Xeon W / 160Gb RAM
  • 2016 Mac Pro 8-core 64Gb RAM
  • 
Pro Tools Ultimate
  • 
Burl B80 Mothership 32 Input / 48 Output
  • 
SSL 6064E – Modded to 4k with API A Bus / SSL B Bus
  • Apogee Symphony Thunderbolt 16×16
  • Universal Audio Apollo 8p
Clients

Artists Trust Us

Nelly
Nelly
Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne
Sade
Sade
Panic! at the Disco
Panic! at the Disco
Fantasia
Fantasia
Black Eyed Peas
Black Eyed Peas
Chingy
Chingy
Rick Ross
Rick Ross
Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne
Sexyy Red
Sexyy Red
Kevin Gates
Kevin Gates
Lil Baby
Lil Baby
Tee Grizzley
Tee Grizzley
Killer Mike
Killer Mike
What Artists Say

Studio Reviews

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Best studio in STL one of the best in the US honestly, clean environment, positive energy, amazing engineers!
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Very professional and comfortable environment. Staff and Engineers are easy to work with and the quality is on point. Money well invested if you choose to work with Phat Buddha.
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Phat Buddha is by far the best studio in St Louis, great staff (that actually know what they are doing). Awesome set up, the sound is superb!
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