Soggy Dog Recording Studio

I've been going to Soggy Dog for a few years now, and I couldn't recommend it more! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and everyone I've worked with has been incredibly professional and passionate about what they do. Steve is such a knowledgable audio engineer and will absolutely help you make the most out of your music!

I have been going to see Steve to record music for nearly ten years. The in house musicians that I get to work with and the way they work with Steve is amazing. Very professional and without Steve, and his crew, I most certainly would not have the music we have created today. I always enjoy going there, and creating music is personally very satisfying. For me I don’t go anywhere else, nor do I want to. This is me and everyone is different. Steve has helped me create what I call masterpieces. Art is very bias to what we like and if you are considering to record with Steve and his crew I highly recommend it.
God bless and keep creating music.
Merc & The Semiautos

We recently recorded a school group at Soggy Dog and Steve was an absolute joy to work with. His attention to detail and pride in his work is second to none and the end product was simply amazing. He was able to work with all the students at varying levels and adapt to all our needs and changes of plan without skipping a beat. He was a huge source of information for the kids on the process, recording and of course the technical side of things. The space and gear is incredible and it all made for a very rewarding and enriching day for all involved. Thank you!

Having worked with many professionals worldwide, I am still to meet someone as brilliant as Steve Vertigan from Soggy Dog Recording. This man is a genius! He’s quick, professional, thorough, knowledgeable, versatile, humble, entertaining, reassuring and so beneficial to work with. Whatever I suggested as a singer, no matter how challenging, Steve would immediately say ‘let’s try it’. I’ve recorded 2 albums at Soggy Dog Recording and several other songs for forthcoming albums. These releases so far have topped the charts both in Australia and worldwide and won several awards and accolades. This is a testament to Steve because one of the most consistent comments I get is in commendation of the quality of the recording. The ambience in the studio is second to none. I’ve often watched in awe as Steve works his magic. Between recording and mixing, I enjoy chatting to him and basking in the wealth of his experience with the relaxing sound of kookaburras in the background. In addition to being an exemplary sound engineer, Steve is a performer in his own right, having shared the stage with a host of celebrities and worked on Australia’s top television shows. This guy knows his stuff, yet he’s modest and unassuming. No matter what genre of music you belong to, in whatever stage of your career, if you’re looking for the best then look no further than Soggy Dog Recording and Steve Vertigan.

Steve is a professional, with a huge history of experience, but he is also a very nice bloke to work with. He has helped me create my debut EP "Forest Dreams" and was very patient throughout the whole process. Thanks Steve!

Great to work with Steve at Soggy Dog. He is a knowledgeable musician who understands what is needed to work with concert band, string orchestras and jazz ensembles. His experience and reliability is invaluable to us producing demo recordings for our catalogue. Thanks Steve.

Had an amazing first session with Steve and it couldn't have run smoother. He is excellent to work with, patient and efficient with time. Very accommodating to your direction and goals musically speaking, and working with what's achievable within your skill set/experience. I'm a muso that hasn't been in the studio to record for years, and he was able to make me feel comfortable and confident.

I must also add Steve has vast experience in musical performance, TV (acting) and entertainment industries. He understands Artistic direction, genres, musical terms and different instruments, themes etc.

I even got a mix down of the song with in a 3 hour session - we recorded vox and keys (on real grand piano that resides in studio). Also had a film crew briefly pop in which was accommodated to at the last minute.

I would love to pop in for another session once my next song is ready.

I'm writing from a soloist's perspective (VOX and KEYS). Will also add Steve has a load of different vocal mics, and I really think has a talent for bringing out the best in your voice. Listen to the recordings on the Soggy Dog Web page!

There were a few tools provided in the session to assist with the timing and rhythm of my keys. It all turned out really excellent without excessive editing. From past experience, doing take after take can drain the delivery of the performance, this was not the case for this session. The approach was very practical and natural.

I hope this is any help!

Had a wonderful experience at Soggy Dog recording my debut EP. Steve is a total pro with years of experience and a wealth of knowledge of his field, but is also kind and encouraging. Would absolutely recommend Soggy Dog:)

Really good experience from a true music man.
We were made to feel very welcome and Steves coaching was super.

Steve was an absolute pleasure to work with and made me feel at ease to record my voice. The set-up is great and he works really hard to polish up the finished product! Highly recommend recording here, you will not be disappointed.

Absolutely brilliant. Great place to record. Steve was brilliant. Very constructive and supportive. His mate Jason was fantastic. Had a ball!
Wished I done it sooner.

I've been using Soggy Dog recording studios for the last ten years and every time it's been a terrific experience. The recording equipment is of a very high standard, there's a beautiful grand piano, and Steve is extremely efficient and effective because he knows the DAW (Cubase) so well. It's also one of the more affordable studios in Melbourne - I've used others but always come back to Steve because the sound is very professional. And yes, he has a dog, which I'm sure on very wet days can be soggy:)

Steve is fantastic to work with. Easy going but passionate, he was able to accommodate my small project without any issues and the quality is fantastic.
Highly recommended!

An fantastic afternoon at Soggy Dog studio's. Steve was very professional and made Lisa and Larissa very comfortable and they had the best day, lots of fun and sounded amazing. We will definitely be back. Cheers Steve

Blown away by how professional our day at Soggy Dog Recording was. Steve did an excellent job. He was efficient, flexible, friendly and highly skilled. Ended up with a product we are really proud of. It was super fun.

Steve was brilliant - professional, personable and clearly very musically talented. Would highly recommend.

Not only are his prices fair, but the unparalleled levels of professionalism in both Steve’s services and recording facilities are met only by that of the
largely inspiring and creative studio environment. Steve shows genuine intrigue in the creative exploits of each artist. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.

Have been recording at Soggy Dog now for over 2 years. In this time I have released 2 x professional CD's with fantastic reviews, now starting the 3rd and couldn't be happier. Steve brings out the best in me. From state of the art recording techniques and equipment, right through to production guidance, I'm always confident I'll get a world class result. Andy Layfield

My band had many seperate occasions with Steve and we absolutely loved it! Very comfortable recording environment and I was blown away with his knowledge and skills making our songs better than what they started out as. Would highly recommend to any level of band/artist/performer!

Working with Steve at Soggy Dog Studios is alwaysa fantastic experience. Right from the start Steve is communicative and professional, and was able to offer competitive rates and times. The tracks when finished were of top notch quality. After working on 2 CDs with Steve, I can confidently recommend him to any musician looking to record, produce and master recordings for any purpose.