Originally opened in 1963, Ronnie' Place is one of Nashville's first purpose-built studios. Roy Orbison purchased the studio in 1972 from the original owners, two Nashville publishers, and named it "US Recorders."
In 1978, Mr. Orbison sold the building housing US Recorders to Ronnie Milsap, who changed it's name to Groundstar. Extensive renovations soon followed, with design in the "Westlake" style. Rounding out the upgrade was a 56 Channel Neve 8128 with Flying Faders automation.
In 1995, MCA Music Publishing (Later Universal Music Publishing) purchased the building. Again, extensive renovations to the building followed, except for the studio which was deemed in no need of renovation.
In 2005 GroundStar saw new ownership and more upgrades to the existing tape machines, and other great equipment such as RADAR and Pro Tools TDM system with a Mac G4 computer.
More upgrades came in 2006, such as a new Pro Tools HD 3 system which included 4 192's giving the ability to do 48in-48out, an Apogee "Big Ben" wordclock, and a Mac Pro. Also included are various microphones, mic-pre's, and outboard gear. The console has been painstakingly worked through to ensure that sessions run as smooth as possible with the best achievable sound quality.
Recently purchased by Black River Music Group, Ronnie's Place Studio, with its comfortable, relaxed atmosphere and unique sound is Nashville's oldest new choice in recording excellence.
