Panama Sound operates on clear, fixed session formats designed to protect creative momentum and eliminate unnecessary friction.
We work in focused blocks of time.
No open-ended billing.
No line items.
No upsells mid-session.
Every session includes multitrack recording, real-time mixing, collaborative production support, and full access to the studio’s microphones and instruments.
How We Work
Recording sessions are built around momentum, trust, and decision-making.
The goal is not endless options.
The goal is forward motion.
Technical details are handled quietly so artists can stay focused on performance. Production decisions are made in real time, with taste and restraint guiding the process.
Session Formats
The 3-Hour Spark Session
$225
Designed for prepared artists with clear goals.
This format favors commitment and immediacy. When the material is ready, three hours is enough to capture something honest and complete.
Best for:
- solo artists and singer-songwriters
- tight bands tracking live
- single-song sessions
What typically happens:
- fast setup and soundcheck
- focused tracking
- real-time mix and delivery
Energy: concentrated, efficient, decisive
The 6-Hour Production Session
$450
This is the full Panama Sound experience.
Six hours allows space to explore arrangement, layer parts, and refine performances without losing momentum. The structure remains focused, but there’s room to breathe.
Best for:
- artists developing material
- layered productions
- bands needing overdubs or production input
What typically happens:
- tone and mic selection
- live tracking or foundations
- overdubs and editing
- final mix and export
Energy: relaxed, intentional, immersive
Recording Approach
The recording method adapts to the project.
For prepared bands, we often track drums, bass, and rhythm instruments together to preserve live energy while maintaining mix control.
For new material or session work, we build in passes—starting with foundations and adding layers as the song reveals itself.
Click tracks are optional. The approach serves the song, not the system.
Mastering
Professional mastering is available as an optional add-on.
$150 per track, handled by an experienced external mastering engineer.
Is This the Right Studio?
Panama Sound works best for artists who value:
- focused sessions over open-ended timelines
- clear pricing over itemized billing
- performance over perfection
- momentum over endless revision
If you’re looking for a comfortable room, honest feedback, and a process designed to help you finish strong, you’ll feel at home here.
Ready to RECORD?
Panama Sound works best for artists who are ready to move forward and finish something real.
If that sounds like you:
- Start the conversation
- Choose the session format that fits your project
- Reserve your time
- Leave with music you’re proud of
If you still have questions, that’s normal.
The process is already in place when you’re ready.