Gadgetbox Studio

Gadgetbox is the place to record. For so many reasons. You want great gear? Got it. Hammond B3 organ with a Leslie, Farfisa organ (Floyd), great selection of guitars/​basses, killer drum kits. Acoustics? So many rooms to choose from and even a very high ceiling room. Service? Andy is one of the kindest most intelligent human beings who WILL GET THINGS DONE. Genuinely, you want Andy on your team. This dude is the real deal. The best part? The price. You get all of this for a price thats cheaper than any other studio. Go gadgetbox now and make some music! Its the place to be.

My experience at Gadgetbox Studios is extraordinary. I recorded a full length album, and the magic and pure genius of Andy’s intuitive production took it to levels i had never dreamed. The entire team at GB is completely professional and masterful. They are fun, hardworking, super creative, and exceptionally supportive of who ever comes in the door with a vision.
The studio itself is gorgeous and kept immaculately clean. The rooms are well designed, and the energy is uplifting and feels great to work creatively in. I’ve had my most expansive and inspiring creative moments at the GadgetBox.
The studio now is including film and video options for artists, and is really taking their whole mission to a new cutting edge place in the world of todays independent art scene. They have a huge and impecable vision with this.
GadgetBox Studios comes with my highest recommendation. I freaking love these guys.

All of the reviews prior to mine reinforce my experience with Gadgetbox. Andy Zenczak gets your attention with his mixing of musical notes and voices. Gadgetbox is an appropriate name as it is full of fun, modern, gadgets to make all kinds of music. Santa Cruz is fortunate to have such a first rate, classy studio. Musicians come from afar to record their music in this great recording studio. I expect to see some good music and new artists to be discovered after recording at Gadgetbox.

I started working with Gadgetbox and their team, Andy, Patrick, and George, back in November for my new and first CD, Fado’s d’Alma Lusa! What an experience! They were very professional and so easy to work with. The whole project went extremely smooth and the end result shows it.
I also decided to come out with a music video to help promote myself and the CD in which George and Andy headed. The reaction to the finished product was outstanding. So much, that it will be airing on the international Portuguese TV stationg RTPi very soon.
I can’t wait to start working on future projects with Gadgetbox once again. They are simply number one!!!

This studio is absolutely amazing. The design, vibe, staff and location are just unmatchable. How can you go wrong recording about a mile away from the fresh California coastline in a facility that was built only 2 years ago by world renowned acoustic designers and builders, and it SHOWS. Every room is unique in itself, there is a grand piano lounge room, a big live room, and 2 seperate iso rooms with windows for full visual contact, and that’s just the facility. Andy Zenczak, who is the owner/​producer/​engineer/​multi instrumentalist of gadgetbox is the coolest, most talented, knowledgeable guy in the business. He alone is a reason to track at Gbox. Patrick who assists Andy Z is also a very cool, talented, reliable, go to guy at Gbox when Andy is not around. If you are considering recording in the state of California you MUST check out Gadgetbox and Andy Zenczak. It is THE place to go. You’ll be stoked ya did! I just heard Gadgetbox is now expanding into shooting bands for music videos and kickstarter campaigns.

I can’t say enough about Andy Zenczak and Gadgetbox Studios. ((Seriously, this is my 13^th draft of this review because I’m not even sure where to start!))
I’ve recorded several projects at Gbox over the last three years, including 2 EP’s and some scoring for a film project. Each experience has been a memorable one. Andy and his team treat every song and every artist with incredible care and passion, pushing a song to become the best record it can be. The studio itself is gorgeous with various spaces, isolation rooms and an assortment of instruments to create as unique a sound as possible. It just… feels good in there.
Andy Zenczak alone is worth checking Gadgetbox out for, aside from being a gadgets man, an incredible producer and a true musician, Andy is just an all around good guy who you can really trust to take care of your music. He also genuinely cares about creating a community with his artists, and has various events throughout the year including recorded Open Mic nights and Workshops on different aspects of recording.
Whether you’re an established artist getting ready to record your next full length, or are taking your bare bones song to a studio for the first time — Gadgetbox is where. it’s. at.

Every time I have been here for events I have felt so welcomed. I am not myself a recording artist but have heard nothing but the best from everyone who is. How could you go wrong with the passion that Andy and all his associates have for music and amazing sound. Keep it up!

I have worked with Andy now a number of times receiving his work for mastering. As an industry peer working with Andy has been a real pleasure. Every time he has delivered fantastic mixes and we have become good friends as a result. Additionally, every client that has come to me by way of Andy has raved about their experience working at Gadgetbox.
A takeaway you can gather from that sentence is that Andy is a genuine, talented, and nice engineer. I just had the opportunity to visit his new location. In a word: fantastic.
If you’re looking for a great studio to make your record with a smart & friendly staff, give Andy and his team a call.

Part of the reason I moved down from Seattle was to be closer to this place!
Andy Zenczak at Gadgetbox Studio is the man to see in town if you are looking to record anything. He has an open mind and open ears all the time. He is ready to go with you on any adventure of sound, style or emotional release. Not only does the Gadgetbox have a cozy vibe, but it is equipped with tons of great gear to use, vintage and boutique amps, pedals, guitars, mics, Rhodes, you name it.
Andy is a great part of the music community too. As a solo artist, I was able to have any collection of players needed for each tune. He introduced me to down-​to-​earth players that I now continue to perform with.
A great place to go for quality sounds, recording, people and vibe.