Ultrasuede Studio (specs) is one of the only “classic" studio rooms left in Cincinnati. Originally known as QCA Studio A, the rooms were designed in the late 1970's by David Harrison, who also designed and built the original studio console. During those early years, the studio hosted everything from gospel to R&B to rock to The USAF Marching Band. Bootsy Collins (who gave Babyface his now-famous nickname during a session in Studio A), George Clinton and Bernie Worell did many sessions here during the post P-Funk era. Billy Preston was another frequent client. Teddy Pendergrass cut some tracks here, too. The control room was redesigned in the early 1980’s by Jeff Cooper, who wrote the book "Building a Recording Studio". Harrison was also involved in the remodeling.

During the late 1980’s the studio served as home base for Reggie Calloway, of the Cincinnati R&B dance band Midnight Star.

Ultrasuede moved in from its former location in the old QCA Studio B in June of 1997. We restored the control room to Cooper’s design. We have automated mixing, full analog and digital capabilities, and an extensive selection of high-end mics and outboard gear.