About Us
Years of experience
Tastemaker Audio is a full-service recording studio that specializes in heavy metal recording, alongside other genres. Owned and operated by Charles Elliott, an experienced audio engineer from bands like Abysmal Dawn and Serj Tankian's Invocations, the studio has been a hub for mixing and mastering since around 2015. With over 25 years of playing in bands and 22 years immersed in the music industry, Charles offers valuable music studio services spanning everything from punk and folk to electronic music. He leverages his extensive background to provide advice, career development, and guidance to artists. By helping you grow as an artist, he sees it as a mutual victory for both you and his music production efforts. Let’s work and grow together!
Artists Charles has worked with
Charles, an experienced audio engineer specializing in heavy metal recording, has collaborated with artists such as Go Ahead and Die (feat. Max Cavalera), Abysmal Dawn, Imperialist, Infern, Wednesday 13, KHNVM, Exitosus, Beyond Grace, Necrohowl, Prototype, Artisan, Psychosis, Bourn Ultra, Horned, Pessimist, and more. His skills in mixing and mastering enhance the music studio services he provides, making him a sought-after talent in the recording studio industry.
Affordable services and convenient location
Charles, an experienced audio engineer, offers a range of music studio services, including recording, mixing and mastering, editing, pre-production, voiceover, DDP creation, and re-amping, all at a competitive price. He has an impressive background, having worked for a combined total of 22 years at distinguished record labels like Nuclear Blast and Century Media. Beyond technical services, he provides valuable career advice and assists in scheduling and properly setting up your music releases. For a fee, he can also help establish your band pages on streaming platforms, alleviating the overwhelming tasks that artists often face, so you can concentrate on what truly matters—MUSIC. The recording studio is conveniently located in Inglewood, CA, just 15 minutes from LAX airport, and features an in-house drum kit and e-kit for your recording needs.