Darrius Porter
At UNION, you book a room and we send an engineer who knows what they're doing. You don't need to have engineered before. You don't need to bring anyone. We've recorded artists on their first studio session and artists with ten releases; the engineer adjusts to where you're at and gets you sounding professional.
Three rooms (COSMO, BLK MAZE, LEGACY) and engineering staff trained on every genre, available 24 hours a day.
What you get: Tracking sessions (Neumann TLM 103, Universal Audio Apollo, Yamaha HS7 monitors); mixing and mastering ready for Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud distribution; self-directed sessions if you bring your own engineer.
Engineering tiers: Reboost Engineer $25/hr for first sessions, beginners, tracking-only, walks you through it. Advanced Engineer $30/hr for experienced artists, mixing-focused sessions, more genre-specific expertise. Engineer rate is on top of room rental rate.
Room rates: COSMO and BLK MAZE: $11/hr overnight (12am-9am), $29/hr daytime. LEGACY: $15/hr overnight, $35/hr daytime. Same rates apply for self-directed bookings.
DAWs supported: Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio. WAV stems delivered after every session.
UNION Recording Studio is built for artists who want professional results without professional-tier pricing. Three acoustically designed rooms (COSMO, BLK MAZE, LEGACY), Universal Audio interfaces, Neumann microphones, and a 24/7 schedule. Overnight rates start at $11/hr, among the most affordable in Los Angeles for a fully-staffed studio.
Engineering services include music recording, mixing, mastering, studio rental, and on-site photo and video production. No experience required. Reboost engineers are trained to support first-time bookings. New to recording? Mention it when you book; we'll match you with the right person for your project.
Book a session: call (323) 615-3575 or visit unionrecstudios.com/booking/. Open 24/7. 5458 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90029.
Advanced Engineer
Hailing from Nashville, TN, Darrius Porter has spent the past eight years making his mark in Los Angeles’ vibrant music scene. With over 14 years of professional experience in recording, mixing, and mastering, he has worked on everything from major label records to film ADR sessions and national commercials. During his junior year of college, Darrius was selected for an exclusive apprenticeship with Grammy Award–winning engineer James Waddell, an experience that shaped his technical precision and creative approach. He later earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Audio Production from The Art Institute of Tennessee – Nashville, further solidifying his foundation in professional sound engineering. His career includes serving as Head Engineer at Golden Impala Recording Studios in LA and contributing his expertise to the acclaimed K-Pop label Joombas Music Group. Over the years, he has completed more than 20,000 projects, amassing over 100 million streams and views worldwide. Known for his versatility, dedication, and passion for sonic excellence, Darrius continues to push boundaries with every mix and would love to be the one to bring your next project to life.Artists & Performers
Lil Keed • $teven Cannon • Ralfy the Plug • Ambjaay • Adam Hicks • Sam Kim • Emaza Dilan of Ceraadi • Chxpo • Ketchy The Great • DW Flame • Vernon Davis • J. Lewis
Songwriters & Producers
Ashley Alisha • JJ Evans • Hookman Marlin Bonds • Hyuk Shin • Nive • MonoTree • Black Party • CHIKK • Blair Taylor
Companies & Projects
Joombas Music Group (K-Pop label) • BBC Network • Liquid Death
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Darrius P. came with all the good vibes! In 2 hours we nearly finished a whole song. Our creative minds meshed well and the idea came to life! I thoroughly enjoy working with him. He gets the direction I wanna go in and matches my energy. Just a few things to tighten up on and in just 2 sessions all together a song will be completed. Talk about proactive, efficient, productive!