Have the technological changes in the music business affected independent recording studios?
Pizzoferrato: I think changes in the music business, such as MP3 players, online MP3 stores, file sharing and the like are affecting some record labels and bands more than recording studios. A lot of labels simply don’t know what to do, and some of this trickles down to engineers and studios. Changes in access to music recording technology do have a strong effect on us. Everyone that has a computer can make a recording now. There will always be a need for professional expertise, equipment and rooms, and I can already see a resurgence in interest in that kind of environment. It’s extremely taxing to take on the task of engineer, producer, songwriter, and musician on a record. With some exceptions, each aspect of the recording will end up suffering. Adam: I think so, but I think Bank Row caters to a certain market. We have a low-key vibe but get good results. Our studio is not for everyone but it is accessible, flexible and hopefully encourages people to be creative. We try and keep our
