Reelsounds is a family owned and operated recording studio located in Skokie, IL — 20 minutes from downtown Chicago. 

The Reelsounds Family: Brandon, Derek, and Josephine, Steve Marek, Zach Bein-Selbo, Soren Pedersen, and Matt Engstrom

Reelsounds has been serving the greater Chicagoland area music communities since 1996. We specialize in music-making and enhancing anything with sounds and story. Our sole focus is to make artistic dreams come true.

Reelsounds is a world-class recording facility equipped with some of the finest equipment ever offered, in a space that is ergonomically advantageous to all workflows.

Utilize our custom Rupert Neve Designs 5088 console, legendary outboard gear, an expansive offering of instruments, a 1,000 sq. ft. live room with useful isolation booths, and a powerful coffee machine. Get incredible sounds fast to focus on what’s important — making the music.

As a not-for-profit operation, Reelsounds seeks to always provide affordable rates to the Greater Chicagoland music communities. We provide half and full day rates, discounted block rates, and hourly rates for those quick sessions. We also provide lockouts to those interested.

Booking is incredibly easy, and as soon as you reach out, we can start personalizing your upcoming experience at Reelsounds. Additionally, we provide tours to those interested in seeing the space in person before making a choice.