CALIFORNIA’S LOG CABIN RECORDING STUDIO
Immerse yourself in your next ALBUM
Middle Ridge Studio is a one-room, log cabin recording studio run by engineer Cian Hamilton on the Central Coast of California.
This remote studio sits in hills of the 20,000 acre V6 Ranch in Parkfield, California. A Short drive from San Luis Obispo and just three and a half hours from both Los Angeles and San Francisco, but a world away from the hustle and bustle.
say no to sterile studios.
Vibey albums are made in vibey rooms.
Middle Ridge Studio offers a totally immersive recording experience along with curated analog & digital equipment, helping you find a unique sound.
Get away from the noise.
Surrounded by thousands of acres of untouched landscapes, Middle Ridge Studio allows you to unplug and immerse yourself in a distraction-free recording process.
Services offered
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Recording
A curated selection of modern and vintage recording equipment and instruments in a great sounding room. Available with engineer or dry hire.
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Mixing
Get your recordings sounding the way you want with mixing by engineer Cian Hamilton.
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Production
Have us help guide you through the process from start to finish. From project management to booking musicians and creative direction, we’re here to help.
a bit about me
My name is Cian Hamilton. I’m the guy behind Middle Ridge Studio. I’m a mixing, recording and live sound engineer from Sligo, Ireland. In the studio I’ve worked with Anna Mieke, Winter Aid, The Secret Beach, Alannah Thornburgh, Ultan O’Brien & Antoni O’Breskey, and many more.
Hope to work on some projects together!
“‘Lazy Beds’ was a hard song to pin down… Finally, this year I took the song with me to the Middle Ridge Studio run by my friend Cian in Parkfield, California... I played it in one take on one guitar and it suddenly sounded finished – like it had been waiting for me in the middle of California all along.”
- Shane Culloty, Winter Aid
