HISTORY
Our Story
For more than three decades, Sound On Sound Studios has been home to many of music’s most prolific and talented artists.
1987
David Amlen establishes Sound On Sound Studios in the heart of Times Square on 45th Street, building a reputation both for himself and for the studio.
2005
Sound On Sound merges with Right Track Recording at 168 West 48th and 509 West 38th Street in Manhattan to become Legacy Studios.
2009
Legacy Studios rebrands as MSR Studios.
2016
Due to construction in the area, MSR shutters their doors – but not for long.
Spring 2017
David begins re-building Sound On Sound Studios just across the Hudson River in nearby Montclair, New Jersey.
Summer 2017
David hires industry veteran Tony Drootin to manage the facility, who in turn begins to build a team to complete facility operations.
November 2017
Studio B, which houses the Euphonix console previously used at MSR, is completed. Sound On Sound holds their first session, officially opening the studio.
December 2017
Studio A, home to a custom Neve VR console, is completed.
October 2018
Sound On Sound Studios’ owner, David Amlen, and manager, Tony Drootin, are featured on the cover of Mix Magazine.
January 2019
Sound On Sound is honored with the award for Studio Design (Creative) at the 34th annual NAMM TEC Awards.