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Class A Sound

Flagship recording suite built for professional vocal production, featuring a world-class signal chain and pristine monitoring designed to deliver radio-ready records.

The Production & Recording Room of Your Dreams

A versatile production and recording suite with high-end monitoring and boutique gear, perfect for songwriting, beat making, and capturing inspired performances.

A cozy, stripped-back space for intimate writing & recording sessions

An intimate creative lounge built for songwriting, collaboration, and turning great ideas into finished records.

800 Square Feet of Possibility

A professional seamless white cyc wall designed for high-quality photo and video production, ideal for music visuals, interviews, branded content, and social media shoots.

ToneDownForWhat

Tone is a seasoned audio engineer and producer, who specializing in Hip hop, R&B, Afrobeats, Rap, and Latin music. Known for his passion and dedication, Tone brings out the best in every artist he collaborates with. His career is marked by numerous Billboard and RIAA charting hits, showcasing his technical prowess and keen understanding of various genres. Beyond technical expertise, including mixing and mastering, he excels as a vocal producer, guiding and refining performances to elevate songs to their fullest potential.

JayAlexanderEnt

Jay is a musician, producer and engineer from Prince George's County, MD. He has experience in a diverse array of genres including Rock, Pop, Country as well as his specialties, Hip-Hop and R&B. Artists he has worked on songs for include Really Jaewon, Bobby Hagens, LB199X and many other talents in the DMV area.

Jake Vicious

Jake Vicious is an accomplished audio engineer and producer who is known for his Grammy award winning work with artists such as Tems, Kendrick Lamar, Wiz Khalifa, Pusha T, Ari Lennox, and many others. While working alongside the amazing team at Vault, Jake also helps run a Sync Licensing Company called Blaze Unlimited - which helps independant and signed artists get their music in TV and Film. Jake has had music placed in TV and Film for major companies such as Paramount, MTV, BET, Lionsgate, Nickelodeon, Disney, and many others.

Paul.shenton

Paul is a skilled engineer, producer, and artist from Maryland. He has a background in classical orchestra and many years of experience as an audio engineer. His work has been chosen for catalogs by major brands like Red Bull and Bellringer. He has also worked closely with many talented local artists, including Kelkoe, Phil the Great, Bob Almighty, Lex The Visionary, and numerous others.

Kap

Kap (short for Kapitol/WeNeedKapitol) is a music producer and vocal engineer with over two decades of experience shaping sound. He began making beats in 2002 and has spent nearly 20 years refining his ear through music production, bringing that same musical sensitivity into vocal engineering. After years of performing—in go-go and vocal performance in choir and stage productions—Kap approaches recording sessions with an artist-first perspective. He has produced and engineered for artists such as AmoGetItDone, Nomad the Native, Nouvél, Stunna Lorenzana and more. His vocal mixing services are competitively priced as he continues expanding this newer specialty, while maintaining the musical precision and professionalism developed over decades in production. 🎧✨

cross

Cross is an impeccably talented engineer and drummer coming up in the DMV scene. Specializing in RnB and Hip Hop, he has worked with local artists like They, Cadet316, and Louie Bagz, and larger acts such as Brandy Haze and Juvenile.

LB199X

L.B. is a highly skilled audio engineer based in Washington, D.C. With a deep understanding of sound design and music production, L.B. has honed his craft to deliver exceptional audio experiences. His expertise spans across various genres, ensuring that every project he undertakes meets the highest industry standards.

logan.quattrini

Logan combines his deep understanding of music theory and composition with technical precision, ensuring each project captures the essence and emotion of the artist’s work. Proficient in leading digital audio workstations and modern production tools, he continually embraces new technologies and techniques to push creative boundaries.

Daniel West

Daniel West is a recording and mixing engineer from Silver Spring, MD specializing in pop, hip-hop, R&B, and afro beats. Daniel specializes in Pro Tools editing, mixing, and working with live instruments. ​ His credits include Mannywellz (Wale, Tems), Thamyind (Kanye West, Pusha T) and many others. Several of Daniel's credits have charted on Billboard, and featured in TV and film.

JefeTae

Diyanté Pileta is a passionate and self-taught audio engineer with a keen ear for detail and a drive for sonic excellence. With a love for music and a natural curiosity for sound, Diyanté has honed his skills through years of experimentation, learning, and hands-on experience. Driven by a desire to create immersive and captivating auditory experiences, Diyanté takes a meticulous approach to every project. Whether it's working with musicians, filmmakers, or podcasters, he strives to understand the vision and requirements of each client, tailoring their expertise to deliver exceptional results that exceed expectations.

MoneyJames

Money James is a videographer & editor focused on cinematic visuals, music content, and creative storytelling. He helps artists and brands bring their vision to life.

Sean Minatti

Sean Minatti is a D.C. native music producer, musician, and creative visionary known for crafting polished, high-quality records with a timeless feel and strong commercial appeal. With roots in the go-go band scene as a drummer for BMB (Black Madness Band), Sean developed a deep understanding of rhythm, arrangement, and musicality that continues to shape his production today. After transitioning into beat production in the mid-2000s and fully committing to music production following his move to Atlanta, Sean built a reputation for his melodic sound, hard-hitting drums, vocal production, and ability to create records that feel both nostalgic and current. While specializing in the trap soul and melodic R&B/hip-hop space, his versatility extends across pop, soul, Afrobeats, country, and contemporary rap. More than just a beatmaker, Sean is deeply involved in the creative process from start to finish contributing to song arrangement, vocal production, artist development, and overall record direction to help artists turn ideas into fully realized, release-ready records. Known for his ear, attention to detail, and ability to create records that sound premium and competitive at a major level, he has collaborated with artists including J. Holiday, Lightshow, CVPset Martae, Phildagreat, Louie Bagz, LB199x, Ayzha Nyree and more. His work has also been licensed for sync placements across major television and media platforms, including The Family Business: New Orleans, Entertainment Tonight, Travel Queens, Basketball Wives, Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood, Tyler Perry’s Sistas, and Fresh Out Live, further showcasing his ability to create music that translates across both artist-driven records and high-profile visual media.

Brown'Sugar Productions

Brown’Sugar Productions of Northeast Washington, D.C is a music producer with over 10 years of experience crafting R&B/Soul, Hip-Hop, and genre-blending fusion records. Producing for a collective of DMV pioneer artist, her work has also been featured on major TV platforms including Tyler Perry productions, VH1, Paramount+ and more. B’SP is known for her musicality and feel-driven production style, bringing records to life with emotion, precision, and authenticity.

Magniff

Magniff is a visual storyteller and creative director specializing in cinematic content, branded storytelling, and high-impact visuals. With a strong foundation in lighting, composition, and on-set execution, Magniff brings both creative vision and technical precision to every project. From concept to capture, Magniff delivers full-scale production support including camera, lighting, and creative direction ensuring each visual is intentional, dynamic, and built to connect. The focus is simple: create work that feels powerful, looks refined, and leaves a lasting impression.