Turn up the music
“Every job is a self portrait of the people who perform it. We always autograph our work with excellence.”
Success speaks volumes
Releasing records and opening the worlds first commercial modern music studio through to writing the worlds leading textbook, holding keynote talks at NAMM and hosting the Audio Engineering Societies first ever Electronic Music Academy, we’re the first choice for many when it comes to anything in modern music.
Video Courses
We’ve been involved in music since 1989 and alongside releasing records, we started the first video tutorial site in 2001, teaching music production skills to thousands of producers.
TextBooks
In 2003, we wrote a production textbook. It went on to win awards and now in its fourth edition it is recommend across the industry, translated into 5 languages and required reading at many universities.
Ghost Work
As a ghost production facility we have written and recorded tracks for some of the biggest names in the industry that have sold millions, hit platinum and accrued millions of views on YouTube
Recording Studio
We built and started the first ever modern music focused studio. Designed in an 1800’s church, Altar Studios has become the ultimate destination for many professional artists looking to improve their work.
Mix & Masters
We’re Apple Certified and regularly mix and master for artists signed to Sony, Polydor, Armada, Spinnin’ Records, Hospital Records, Anjunabeats, Anjunadeep, Future Sound of Egypt, Mau5trap, ToolRoom and more
Keynote Talks
We’ve been invited to talk worldwide on modern music production techniques, including the Audio Engineering Society at both New York and Dublin, and we held a keynote talk on modern music at NAMM 2020
The Owners
Rick Snoman
An award winning Apple-approved mastering engineer with 30 years experience and a Phd in Music Technology, Rick owns Altar Recording Studios. Specialising in modern music, he has written, produced, mixed and mastered for labels including Sony BMG, Polydor, Warner, WEA, Spinnin, XL, Anjuna and Mau5trap. His credits include the Chainsmokers, David Guetta, Steve Aoki and Nicky Holloway, and his textbook has won awards, critical acclaim, and accolade across the music industry.
Rick is co-chair of Electronic/Modern Music for the Audio Engineering Society, a member of the A.E.S Education Committee, and he presented and curated the Audio Engineering Society’s Electronic Music event in 2021. He regularly talks at colleges, universities and at A.E.S conventions worldwide. He was keynote speaker on modern music at NAMM 2020, and guest D.J for the After Party Tec Awards in Los Angeles 2020.
Alex Bartles
Alex owns Altar Recording Studios. An Apple Certified mastering engineer with credits including Nicky Holloway, she is member of the education and historical committee, alongside co-chair of Electronic/Modern Music for the Audio Engineering Society. She has written lyrics and melodies for tracks signed to Blanco Y Negro (WEA) and 1980 Recordings and presented at A.E.S Dublin 2019 about developing educational standards to ensure accurate and appropriate training for producers.
Alex curated the Audio Engineering Societies first ever electronic music event and also contributed to the internationally published Dance Music Manual 4th edition.
A qualified Audiologist with over 20 years experience, she also specialises as a tinnitus retraining therapist for music professionals, advising on hearing protection and hearing loss.
Some of our Clients
