Scott Frankfurt records an orchestra for a film score on Pro Tools

Our innovative workflow showcases integration of Avid Pro Tools Ultimate (HDX) 54 x 54 I/O, Avid S3, Avid Dock, and Avid Control Surfaces, and an Avid C-24 Automated Control Surface.

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Sergio Mendes and Janelle Monae

Legendary Artist Sergio Mendes poses with award-winning artist and actress Janelle Monáe in the Control Room at Scott Frankfurt Studio after a vocal take for Sergio’s album “Magic.”

John Legend records vocals at Scott Frankfurt Studio

John Legend records for Sergio Mendes’ Grammy-nominated album “Magic” in the ISO Booth at Scott Frankfurt Studio

Verdine White and John Paris record bass and guitars at Scott Frankfurt Studio

Founding member of Earth, Wind & Fire Verdine White leads a recording session in the control room at Los Angeles-based Scott Frankfurt Studio

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The Kardashians and Jenners record in the ISO Booth at Scott Frankfurt Studio

The Kardashians and Jenners visited Scott Frankfurt Studio to record as a part of KEEPING UP WITH THE KARDASHIANS.

Evan & Ashlee record "I DO" at Scott Frankfurt Studio

Evan Ross and Ashlee Simpson record a new EP in the studio with a camera crew and world class musicians in Los Angeles

Studio owners Scott and Sharon Frankfurt with Grammy-winning Common

American Rapper Common poses for a picture after recording in the ISO booth at Scott Frankfurt Studio for an album with legendary musician Sergio Mendes.

Abe Laboriel, Jr. records drums in an ISO booth at Scott Frankfurt Studio.

American drummer Abe Laboriel, Jr. records on a Gretsch Drumkit (Drop G) at Scott Frankfurt Studio for an upcoming album.

Andrew Synoweic

Session Guitarist Andrew Synoweic records acoustic guitar in the ISO Booth at Scott Frankfurt Studio

Award-winning vocal recording

Latin artist Vi (Ivana Cespedes) records a lead vocal at the Steinway piano on the main floor at Scott Frankfurt Studio for a project featuring members of Earth, Wind, and Fire.

Trumpet, Saxophone and Trombones

Scott Mayo records an arrangement for brass ensemble in the ISO Booth at Scott Frankfurt Studio.

Indie Artist Myla Renne records acoustic guitar at Scott Frankfurt Studio

Scott Frankfurt studio has recorded clients from all over the world, including up-and-coming Indie Artists like Myla Renne.

Afropop star Charlotte Dipanda celebrates a great take with Scott Frankfurt

YouTube sensation Charlotte Dipanda visits Scott Frankfurt Studio from France to record a recent world music album, now streaming on all major platforms.

Billy Joseph records "You Know Which Way to Go"

Rock artist Billy Joseph records guitars for his album “You Know Which Way to Go” in the tuned control room at Scott Frankfurt Studio.

SCOTT
FRANKFURT

STUDIO

Scott Frankfurt Studio is a state-of-the-art recording studio with an innovative workflow and instantly welcoming atmosphere. SFS has provided world-class, full-service recording, mixing, mastering and sound design services to top-notch artists for over 25 years.

Owner and founder Scott Frankfurt has enjoyed a diversified career as drummer, songwriter, synthesist, producer and recording artist. He also served as VP of Design at Spectrasonics for 13 years, which required audio precision at the highest level. Scott’s background has driven the design details of the studio—which combines the soul of a classic recording outfit with the accuracy of an audio lab.

SFS serves a diverse clientele—from up-and-coming indie bands to the biggest names in music, film and TV. The studio offers an innovative hybrid audio path, giving artists the choice of working ‘in the box’ in the digital domain for convenience and collaboration or in the high-resolution analog world with ultra-high headroom and virtually unlimited tone choices during mixdown.

But it’s more than just a studio with great sound. Studio co-founder Sharon Frankfurt and SFS staff believe every recording session should be an outstanding hospitality experience. Enjoy fresh pastries & fruit, and sip hand-crafted cappuccinos in the private studio garden!

Studio owner Scott Frankfurt adjusts a Telefunken U-47 before a take in the studio ISO booth

Score Recordist & Mixer for the Award-Winning Documentary

Platinum Award for THE SOUL OF THE TANGO

Joyful Noise Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

MAYBE:JOSH Original Motion Picture Score

A HARD GAMBLE Original Motion Picture Score

VISION: The Music of Hildegaard von Bingen

THE LUNCH RUSH Original Motion Picture Score

DIVING DEEP: Original Motion Picture End Title Song

Award-winning engineering.

Unrivaled hospitality.

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Sonic haven.

Innovative workflow.

A private environment and warm reception are part of what makes recording at Scott Frankfurt Studio a favorite among clients from all over the world. The spacious main floor can accommodate a live ensemble of up to twenty musicians, while up to eight additional musicians can be simultaneously tracked in versatile isolation spaces. That’s up to 28 musicians at once—perfect for film scoring.

Scott Frankfurt Studio is Grammy-certified, Multi-Platinum awarded and certified as an Apple Digital Masters provider. and boasts an immersive 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos Certified Mixing and Monitoring Environment. The studio is also home to Scott’s sound design work, which includes legendary sounds and libraries for Ensoniq Corp., KORG Inc. and the world-renowned Spectrasonics Omnisphere, Keyscape, Trillian, and Stylus virtual instruments.