frequently-asked questions
Important information that wiill help you plan your session.
- Where are you located?
- Is there public transport nearby?
- Can I drop in to see the place?
- Can we use our own ProTools plugins?
- Can I bring my own engineer/producer?
- What are your rates?
- What food and stuff is nearby?
- Is it cool if we crash at your place?
- Are you hiring interns?
- How do I send my demo to the OK Records label?
- Where are you located?
- We're located in the village of Nyack, NY, in the lower Hudson River Valley region of New York State: north of the suburbs and south of Upstate. We're right on the river, adjacent to the Tappan Zee Bridge. Travel time from midtown Manhattan is 40 minutes, traffic permitting.
- Is there public transport nearby?
- ROCKLAND COACH offers bus service to NYACK (route 9, 9A, 9T, 9TA) from NY Port Authority. The bus stop is a few short blocks from our front door. There's also the METRO-NORTH TRAIN from Grand Central Termainal to TARRYTOWN, which is a 10-minute drive across the river.
- Can I drop in to see the place?
- We're happy to show the studio off, but please, only by appointment. We offer our clients a private working environment and discourage surprise visits.
- Can we use our own ProTools plugins?
- Sure, if they're licensed. Hacked plugs can cause problems. We specialize in analog production, but if you have a plugin you can't live without, bring it along. We'll talk.
- Can I bring my own engineer/PRODUCER?
- Sure, it's your dime.
- What are your rates?
- Please contact us to discuss your project. We can work with an hourly rate, or propose a project budget.
- What food and stuff is nearby?
- Nyack is known for its restaurants and bars, as well as specialty shops and "artsy" vibe. Everything the town has to offer is within walking distance of the studio. Ethnic and vegetarian/vegan food, as well as regular grub. Indie book and record stores, clothing and antique shops, and a very decent music (supplies) store are just around the corner. Nice library, a park on the riverfront, the Edward Hopper House museum...
- Is it cool if we crash at your place?
- Now why you gotta go there? I mean the French Kicks crashed at my place while we were recording ONE TIME BELLS and they spilled spaghetti all over the place and then my cat got really sick and died. I'm sure they had nothing to do with the cat dying, but still... There are plenty of local lodging options available from boutiquey to dumpy.
- Are you hiring interns?
- Not at this time. But feel free to check back, send us an e-mail, or a resume for our files.
- How do I send my demo to the OK Records label?
- OKRecords is a vanity label. We're not expecting to extend the artist roster anytime soon. But feel free to send us a link to something groovy, just for fun.