Our state-of-the-art facility features an elite collection of digital and analog gear, vintage microphones and boutique instruments–curated for artists who value feel as much as fidelity. Whether you’re tracking a full band live or diving deep into modern production workflows, our space is designed to inspire.
Join studio owner and producer Steve Ornest for an inside look at one of Southern California’s most iconic recording studios. Just two miles from the beach and 15 minutes from LAX, Total Access blends vintage character with modern flexibility.
Since 1981, Total Access Recording has been Southern California’s hidden beachside gem—just two miles from the Pacific and twenty minutes from LAX. We’ve been the birthplace of countless iconic records, offering a rare combination of vintage soul and cutting-edge capability.
With an award-winning team of producers, engineers, and assistants who live and breathe music, Total Access isn’t just a studio—it’s a creative sanctuary built for making real records that stand the test of time.
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