Located in the heart of the new cultural quarter in St.Helens in a refurbished old school building, Catalyst Studios brings you the best that modern state of the art rehearsal and recording studios can offer.
Catalyst opened in September 2005 and boasts rehearsal and recording facilities that have been designed and built by professionals - The Studio People.
There is on-site parking and a lift to transport your gear up to the studio. We are conveniently situated in the town centre next to the main Bus Station and 3 minutes walk from St.Helens Central Train Station.
Every room is soundproofed and acoustically designed offering air-conditioning and natural light.
The studio has played host to recording sessions from Independent Record Labels such as Akoustik Anarkhy to Major Record Label sessions for the likes of Atlantic Records. Songs recorded, mixed and produced here have been played on both Radio 1 and BBC television Series Waterloo Road as well as many airings on local North West radio stations.
Here's some very dodgy Super 8 Cine Footage of the Studio Control Room and the studio lava lamp . . . . . sorry !
Here's a very short clip of The Loungs in the studio shot on Super 8. Some of this is really out of focus I'm afraid.