At Pirate, we aim to provide affordable rates, ensuring accessibility for musicians at all levels to high-quality music studios.

Our rates for recording studio spaces in Cheetham, Manchester start at £10.50 per hour for Standard and £12.50 per hour for Pro. Discounts are available for longer bookings.

For those focused on music production and songwriting without vocal recording, the Standard studio provides advanced equipment and a comfortable space for one or two artists.

If your focus is on recording vocals and collaborations, especially in rap and beat creation, the Pro studio is tailored for you, accommodating up to three artists comfortably and featuring a curtained vocal booth.

Pirate operates 7 recording studios in Manchester at our Cheetham location.

Our recording studios in Manchester are equipped with everything you need for music production; all you need to bring is your laptop with your preferred DAW installed. Already in the room, you’ll find an audio interface, MIDI keyboard, microphone, headphones, and monitors.

Prepare for your first session by using our guide on how to produce music. Private music production lessons are also available at our Manchester studios or online.

Pirate does not provide on-site sound engineers or mastering services with our self-service recording studios. However, you are welcome to bring your own engineer. For basic mastering, follow our step-by-step guide on how to master a song.

Choosing between Standard and Pro studios depends on your team size and vocal recording needs.

Pro studios, with dedicated vocal booths, are suitable for recording lyrics, while Standard studios work well for demos without vocals.