Business Details
Your Trusted Music Production Studio in Hollywood, Los Angeles
Current Sound is a premier music production and recording studio located in Hollywood, Los Angeles, founded and operated by Tom Watson, a seasoned music producer, beat-maker, and recording engineer with 19 years of industry experience. Our studio specializes in creating high-quality, radio-ready music across modern genres such as hip-hop, R&B, EDM, and pop, offering services from beat creation to full-song production, recording, mixing, and mastering. Unlike traditional studios, we provide a full-service experience where artists can walk in with an idea and leave with a finished product, combining technical expertise with creative collaboration.Our team includes top-tier songwriters and producers who have worked with A-list artists, ensuring clients receive marketable, label-quality results. We prioritize innovation, using live instrumentation and cutting-edge technology to craft custom music without relying on loops or samples. Our commitment to excellence extends to vocal tuning, session direction, and personalized guidance, empowering artists to achieve their vision. With competitive pricing and transparent rates, Current Sound is designed to make professional-grade music production accessible to independent artists and major labels alike.
Services
Music Production
Recording Sessions
Mixing & Mastering
Custom Beat Creation
Vocal Tuning
Songwriting Collaboration
Piano Lessons
Beat-Making Lessons
Remote Production
Studio Rentals
Highlights and features
- We offer 19 years of experience in music production and recording across modern genres.
- Our in-house services include beat creation, songwriting, mixing, and mastering under one roof.
- Unsigned artists receive exclusive rights to custom beats and productions at no extra cost.
- We provide personalized vocal direction and advanced graphical mode auto-tuning for flawless results.
- Our founder, Tom Watson, has collaborated with songwriters for A-list artists like Rihanna and Usher.
Services
Music Production
Our music production service crafts custom tracks from scratch using live instrumentation and advanced sound design. Ideal for artists seeking original beats and full-song arrangements tailored to their style, we combine technical expertise with creative collaboration to deliver polished, marketable results. Clients benefit from Tom Watsons 19 years of experience in hip-hop, R&B, and pop production.
Recording Sessions
Professional recording sessions include vocal and instrumental tracking in a state-of-the-art studio. Designed for solo artists and producers, our sessions offer real-time direction, live instrument integration, and seamless workflow. Artists gain access to premium mics, preamps, and a smoke-free environment to ensure optimal vocal clarity and performance quality.
Mixing & Mastering
We refine tracks with precision mixing and mastering to achieve radio-ready clarity and depth. Services include sound design upgrades, stem editing, and genre-specific optimization. Our mastering process ensures compatibility across platforms, from streaming services to vinyl, with DDPi and ISRC tagging for physical releases.
Custom Beat Creation
Create unique, loop-free beats tailored to your style using live keyboard and MPC drum programming. Ideal for rappers and singers seeking exclusive instrumentals, this service ensures originality and sonic cohesion. Clients receive exclusive rights to beats created during sessions, with options for hybrid or full-track production.
Vocal Tuning
Advanced graphical mode auto-tuning corrects pitch imperfections while maintaining natural vocal tone. Designed for professional singers and rappers, this service eliminates detectable artifacts, ensuring polished performances. Sessions include manual note-by-note adjustments for flawless results, with options for heavy tuning styles like T-Pain or Drake-inspired effects.
People
Tom Watson
Founder, Music Producer & Recording Engineer
Tom Watson is a Los Angeles-based music producer, beat-maker, and recording engineer with 19 years of experience. He founded Current Sound in 2019, offering full-service music production and recording. Tom specializes in hip-hop, R&B, and pop, with a background in commercial radio and collaborations with A-list songwriters.
Questions
What genres do you specialize in?
We specialize in hip-hop, R&B, EDM, and pop, with expertise in modern production techniques.
Can I book studio time without an engineer?
Yes, freelance engineers can book rooms without an engineer for self-directed sessions.
Do I get exclusive rights to custom beats?
Unsigned artists receive exclusive rights to beats created during sessions at no extra cost.
Are vocal tuning services included?
Graphical mode auto-tuning is included in hourly/day rates for professional, undetectable results.
Can you record live bands?
We recommend Sunset Sound for full live band tracking but can assist with hybrid production.
Do you offer online services?
Yes, we provide remote mastering, vocal tuning, and custom beat creation for clients outside LA.
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