OUR STUDIOS

Industry-standard gear. Professional sound.

THE GEAR

Professional tools. Premium sound. Ready for your session.

Gear Section 1

SOFTWARE

Pro-Tools
Logic Pro
Ableton Live
FL Studio

MICROPHONES

Telefunken TF51
Neumann TLM 103

Gear Section 2

MONITORS & SUB

ADAM Audio A77H (Pair)
ADAM Sub12 Subwoofer

INTERFACE & COMPUTER

Universal Audio Apollo x8p
Mac Studio M4 Max
16-core CPU / 40-core GPU
64GB RAM / 1TB SSD

Gear Section 3

PLUGINS

Waves Horizon
Antares AutoTune
Melodyne
Soundtoys 5 Bundle
Fab Filter FX Bundle
Antares AVOX 4
Valhalla Vintage Verb
Ozone
And more...

OUTBOARD GEAR

Manley Core Reference Tube Channel Strip
Avalon VT-737sp Tube Channel Strip
ART Pro VLA II
Axe-Fx II Preamp FX Processor
And more...

  
$75 PER HOUR
Any service. Any session.

        Recording • Mixing • Mastering • 
        Beat Making • Podcast Studio
      
✅ Engineer included with every session
✅ Hourly billing – no minimum
✅ Smoke friendly – only studio in Rockford that allows smoking

  
🔥

        The Only Smoke-Friendly Studio in Rockford

        Creative sessions shouldn't feel sterile. Light up. Stay focused. Make hits.
        No side-eye. No judgment. Just music.
      
✓ Smoke Friendly – Only studio in area

FIND US

1201 Shenandoah Ave
Rockford, IL 61108

Free parking on site

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I book a session and what is your cancellation policy? ▼

Book your session online through our Book a Session page. Your appointment is reserved once payment is completed at checkout. Cancellations or rescheduling requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Deposits/payments are non-refundable for cancellations made within 48 hours or for no-shows. An engineer is included with every session, and there is no minimum hour requirement.
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How much does a session cost and when is payment due? ▼

All services are $75/hour. Payment is required at the time of booking to reserve the session. We accept major credit/debit cards and available online payment methods. Memberships offer discounted studio rates along with exclusive member benefits.

What are your studio rules? ▼

We are smoke-friendly – the only studio in Rockford that allows smoking. You may bring up to 2 guests. You are responsible for any damage caused by you or your guests. Clients are responsible for respecting all studio equipment and property. Please clean up your workspace after your session. Weapons are strictly prohibited. Late arrivals still count toward the reserved session time. Outside engineers are not allowed unless approved by Roc x Royal Studios. We are open 24/7 by appointment.
📋 Studio Rules & Policy

What membership plans do you offer? ▼

We offer two membership tiers:

Artist Memberships – bi-weekly plans Royal Memberships – weekly plans

Both include discounted rates and exclusive benefits. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime. Unused hours expire and do not roll over.

👑 Memberships ➕ Become a Member

What services do you offer and what do they include? ▼

Recording – engineer, unlimited takes during your booked session time, session files available upon request.
Mixing – balance, EQ, compression, 2 revisions.
Mastering – final polish, loudness, 24-48hr turnaround.
Beat Making – custom beats, any genre, stems or MP3.
Streaming – live studio sessions, $4.99/month, subscriptions double as studio credit.

All studio services are $75/hour.

How does beat licensing work? ▼

We offer 5 license tiers: MP3 Lease, WAV Lease, Trackout Lease, Unlimited Lease, and Exclusive Rights. Non-exclusive means others can still use the beat. Exclusive means you own it – the beat is removed from the store after purchase. All sales are final. All licenses are subject to the terms and conditions of the selected license tier. Publishing and royalty splits are handled according to the selected licensing agreement.
🎵 Beat Store

TESTIMONIALS

"Quality work, very professional. You definitely get your money's worth. Traveled all the way from Indiana, worth the drive foreal."

Victor Hernandez Indiana

"Drove all the way from Wisconsin to come check this studio out and was highly impressed. Most definitely will be a frequent client — they go crazy."

2 4Wun Wisconsin

"Definitely top notch recording quality... I just recorded recently... Joel got me together 🫡 Grade A!"

Shad C

"Nothing but great things to say. The engineer is unbelievably talented and versatile with all genres. Wouldn't recommend anyone else!"

Jeremiah Johnson

"Great studio, engineers are amazing, very professional, great prices. I definitely recommend working with them."

Davonta Moore

"My favorite studio engineers are here at Roc x Royal. I've seen many experiences with studios and I must say Roc x Royal has given me an experience out of this world. From slight training on how to better when recording vocals or simple things from finding beats... this is the studio for you."

Joshua "Macalo"

"Coming from Jacksonville, Florida originally, this honestly gotta be the best or either one of the best recording studios in Illinois. The quality is amazing 🔥🔥 and they actually take the time and make sure your music sound is quality! I'll definitely start driving from Kansas City or flying from Florida just to record here."

Kenneth Fort Jacksonville, FL / Kansas City, MO

"Here from upstate New York, this man is dedicated and experienced and would recommend anyone in the music field to tap in!"

Young Tae Upstate New York

"ROC X Royal Studio was an amazing experience! The team was not only professional but incredibly supportive throughout the session. A special shout out to Niffa for the guidance and expertise. I'll definitely be back for my next project!"

Lissa Love

"Man I really loved my session with my guy Jz! Truck driver from Houston and I pulled right up to the studio bobtail style and laid a track. The guys made my session comfortable as ever! Everytime I come to Rockford I gotta lock in with them everytime. Salute."

Flaco_KD 713 Houston, TX

"I've been recording with Roc x Royal for quite a while now, and honestly, it's one of the best studios in Illinois, if not the best I've ever been to. I've been making music for a while and have worked with several producers, but JZ is one of the best I've ever had. He's taken my music to new heights and helped me improve a lot. He's a master at what he does. Without a doubt, if you want to take your music seriously, I recommend this studio and JZ as your producer. And tell him Treviño Jr. recommended you! Bye!"

Luis Trevi FF

"I've been to at least 6 different studio people in Rockford and Joel at Roc x Royal Studio is by far the best in Rockford hands down. The quality especially and the work he puts into it — highly recommended to go to him to record anything."

Majic Brown Rockford, IL

"I've been to dozens of studios but I always get the best sound and quality with Roc x Royal specifically working with Jz. He works fast, he knows what he's doing, his tech is better than everyone else I've worked with & it's worth every dollar you spend 🫱🏽‍🫲🏾. If you're ever in the area this is hands down the spot to go 🎯. He's worked on many of my tracks like 'Tcm Justice - I Like Yhu,' 'Sneaky Sneaky,' and plenty more yet to be released songs because I guarantee I'll be back ‼️💯"

Tcm Justice

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