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Our Mission is to Elevate and Amplify Your Sound.

For over 25 years Tonic Recording Studios has built a reputation of authenticity and innovation through our award-winning productions.

Our state-of-the-art, full-service recording facility, features the latest recording technologies available in the tri-state area. And our staff has exceeded the expectations of local, national, and international artists with their ability to record a top-quality product.

With our experienced staff of professionals, covered parking and loading area, direct access from vehicle to studio floor, affordable pricing, and a comfortable musicians’ lounge, we are sure that you will find our abilities to surpass any competitor in the Pittsburgh market.

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For over 25 years Tonic Recording Studios has built a reputation of authenticity and innovation through our award-winning productions…

Our state-of-the-art, full-service recording facility, features the latest recording technologies available in the tri-state area. And our staff has exceeded the expectations of local, national, and international artists with their ability to record a top-quality product.

With our experienced staff of professionals, covered parking and loading area, direct access from vehicle to studio floor, affordable pricing, and a comfortable musicians’ lounge, we are sure that you will find our abilities to surpass any competitor in the Pittsburgh market.

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Doug Kasper

Doug Kasper, a Pittsburgh native, is a lifelong musician, songwriter, guitarist, engineer and producer. He founded Tonic Recording Studios in 1996 and has done hundreds of recordings locally and internationally.

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Dave Hillis

Dave is a multi-platinum producer, mixer, engineer & musician who signed to his first record label at age 17 as a guitarist & writer with thrash metal band MACE. Later, Dave served as engineer for renowned producer Rick Parashar, at London Bridge Studios, Seattle working with Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, & Alice In Chains. He also produced & recorded Afghan Whigs, Chris Cornell, Mark Lanegan, Ann Wilson, James Blunt & Shannon Hoon to name a few. Dave continued as a guitarist & songwriter with his bands “Sybil Vane” and then “Thee Heavenly Music Association”, based in the UK signing with Island Records. Dave also worked on and is featured on soundtracks for motion pictures such as Cameron Crowe’s “Single’s” featuring Liv Tyler, & Denzel Washington’s film, “Virtuosity”. Dave is also an electronic artist, aka “Lo-Rez”, programing and producing Pop, Hip Hop, and EDM music.

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Lee Caruso, Jr.

Lee Caruso, Jr. is a Pittsburgh native and an alumnus of the Berklee College of Music in Boston. He is the lead singer and guitarist for Big Atlantic, a regional rock-and-roll act. Lee has shared the stage with international performers, including Sha Na Na, Richie Kotzen, Jeff Scott Soto and Tesla. A background in artist management landed him work with acts such as Hidden in Plain View. Lee has been working as a music entrepreneur since age 10, and recording and producing bands since he was 14, collaborating with various engineers, including Rob Freeman, a renowned Grammy nominee. Lee joined the Tonic team in 2019 and works with acts to develop their custom brands and sounds.

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Billy Rossi

Billy is a musician, writer, engineer and producer who has a long history in the music industry. He is a lead engineer and producer at Tonic Recording Studios and is also a partner in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (L.E.G.) Productions. Billy began his career at Tonic before leaving Pittsburgh. He has since returned, bringing his talents and vast experience back to the city and studio he calls home.

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What Musicians Are Saying:

“Years of incredible music recorded by Doug and staff at the most professional studio we have ever worked at. If you are serious about your songs, record them at Tonic.”

Tim Frick | Inside Out and Blood Union.

“Best Recording Studio in Pittsburgh region, hands down.”

Evan Dean Band

“Doug Kasper and everybody at Tonic Studios are total experts at what they do and just phenomenal at their craft. They are very good people who look out for each and every artist that comes into the studio and they really want to bring the best and more out of them. They have a real passion for the success of everybody they represent. If you wanted to succeed in your musical endeavors, look no further than Tonic Studios, they are the best.”

Joe Rossi

“Been working with Doug for many years with differant projects i have been in and he is got the best of the best at Tonic Studios…Professional all the way and a very relaxed atmosphere!!”

Dan Climo

“This was an amazing experience! A unique and beautiful studio that’s run by Doug, who is super welcoming and certainly knows what he’s doing. Great place for sure.”

Eddie Lantz

“You want your music to ‘come alive?’ you NEED this Studio, and you need the people you are going to find there… You’ll be hard-pressed to find a person that puts so much effort into every nuance of a track. So whatever your music style from Rap to Rock to Reggae, Blues, and beyond. Call Tonic for all your recording needs!!”

Gary Katz

“These guys have amazing experience & know their way around studio.”

John Raso

“I’ve been recording with Doug for about 15 years now..it doesn’t get any better then Doug..he is the man..see you again real soon.”

Dave Climo

“The quality speaks for itself! The team provides a comfortable atmosphere that truly sparks creativity!”

Tyler Vietmeier

“Best studio in the Tri-State area!!! Wouldn’t record anywhere else and it’s the official studio for East Coast Turnaround!”

Chad Fetty | East Coast Turnaround