Dead Basic Studios

Dead Basic Studios Music production, recording, rehearsal and videography studio in Manchester Rehearsals

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Affordable Rehearsals and Recording in Manchester City Centre

Need to make a record? We have a selection of vintage and modern mic’s, 32-track analogue mixer running into Logic Pro X and a range of other DAWs. We have a comprehensive range of drums, backline and other instruments alongside fast and friendly engineers to ensure the best possible result. In a live room with a view, natural daylight

and various configurations to suit even the most complex and large stage set ups - use our vocal mic’s, PA, and drum kit shells. We also have amps, guitars, drums and effects units available to hire. The ultimate, personal pre-production, rehearsal and recording facility.

26/05/2026

Here’s ariasky shredding a killer guitar line on something new to liven up your Monday - this part is ACTUALLY a vocal top line, to be replaced at a later date. 
Production hours and one to one recording and co-production sessions now available for June, July and August. DM us to book regular slots to build your release.

23/04/2026

First time in over 2 YEARS:

Resident band slot available from
25/05/26

16 hours live room rehearsal use per month

Breakables storage

Discount on all in-house services

Join our community of resident artists, producers and musicians

Ideal for bands who need to spend dedicated regular sessions for songwriting and development or live show pre-production.

Great common backline, PA, drum shells that means you can travel light.

Option to use your session time to add recording time, or shoot video with us at a discount.

Large, naturally lit space, tailored to live bands

Grand piano - Tea and Coffee Facilities

Free on street parking - 24 access

Coded secure entry - private and professional

DM us to apply

From £200 pcm

The OG logo. Created 29/12/16. Photo backgrounds are from our old location. Spooky, because we re-mastered some songs re...
09/03/2026

The OG logo. Created 29/12/16. Photo backgrounds are from our old location. Spooky, because we re-mastered some songs recorded in here this week! Sweet mems as they say.

Throw-back Tuesday? Nahhhh AGAIN to Jan 2026 + + more album recording moments.1. Jazzmaster2. w. Mallets and fluff3....
17/02/2026

Throw-back Tuesday? Nahhhh AGAIN to Jan 2026 + + more album recording moments.

1. Jazzmaster
2. w. Mallets and fluff
3. [Inset] George’s amazing home-made chili
4. Bass VI
5. Sir Cliff O’Clock
6. Paul’s got the Insight 3 drum machine made by .guitar.pedals
7. Paul’s kit in the drum booth (Top down, B+W)
8. [Inset] George’s Slippers (comfort is king, DBS is home)

10 years of Threads
10 years of Dead Basic Studios
1 debut album

16/02/2026

DOCUMENT.9a

The Frank New Wave and Dead Basic Studios collaboration live video series.

Document.9a
22.12.25

Kiosk

For our final gig of 2025, Leeds based electronic duo Kiosk throbbed and knocked in to say hello and play some tunes.
Balancing gritty, analogue dance beats and synths and warm, blown out bass tones, Kiosk fall into that lovely, dreamy space of New Wave/ Electro. A large and complex sound for just two people and one that is both sweet and sexy, clubby and wild.
Come back anytime Kiosk, check them out on socials for more.

TBT to just January 2026 with some highlights from debut album recording.All 📸 by Threads/Lew1. Traynor Combo in the a...
12/02/2026

TBT to just January 2026 with some highlights from debut album recording.
All 📸 by Threads/Lew
1. Traynor Combo in the amp booth
2. Yamaha Kit in the drum booth
3. [Inset] Rhythm guitar tracking sprawl
4. Feedback with guitar + amp interactions
5. Paul’s kit B+W
6. Jazzmasters + Custom Made FET reverb tanks
7. + Paul sorting out a drum fill edit
8. warms up on bass

10 years of Threads
10 years of Dead Basic Studios

11/02/2026

Recording back in 2025 was just another example of recording a band as close to the edge as possible. Retain the live energy of the band and don’t get in the way, but define, tighten and aim for performances. Follow the band and save this track to your Spotify playlists to help them out

07/02/2026

DOCUMENT #7 BTS reel
this little collection of gems nearly passed us by - exactly how we remember it now, like an industrial bagpipe fever-dream

05/02/2026

DOCUMENT.9b

The Frank New Wave and Dead Basic Studios collaboration live video series.

Document.9b
22.12.25

Pretty Cool

Last up for 2025, Pretty Cool. Charismatic, tender indie-pop with a growl, a sense of humour and well put together. An accomplished set of musicians making it look easy and providing the perfect backdrop for Z, front and centre to command the stage. She sings with brooding intensity offset by charming one liners, sweet melodies and pulls together for a pretty cool band.
That’s all for 2025, see you next year.

TBT to some more 2025 highlights1. 6x10”s in the bass rig for a while2. Mackie mixer scribble strips3. Another beautiful...
05/02/2026

TBT to some more 2025 highlights
1. 6x10”s in the bass rig for a while
2. Mackie mixer scribble strips
3. Another beautiful Mancunian dusk
4. Twin reverbs and Sm57s
5. Live room writing set up w.
6. JCM800 + the pedal shelf
7. 2025 kick drum logo by +
8. ANOTHER golden sunset
9. The Great Wall of Amp-coats
10. Musicman RP112 House Amp + E609
11. finish their album “No Sign Of Light”
12. came to visit (yesssssssss)
13. pedal case (huge)
14. Hammond TLM organ

Address

Wellington House, Pollard Street East
Manchester
M407FS

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 11pm
Tuesday 9am - 11pm
Wednesday 9am - 11pm
Thursday 9am - 11pm
Friday 9am - 11pm
Saturday 9am - 11pm
Sunday 9am - 11pm

Website

http://www.deadbasicstudios.com/

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