Magic Door Recording

Magic Door Recording Recording | Mixing | Music and Sound Production

Magic Door is Montclair’s full-service recording studio, founded in 2017 with a singular vision: to create an inspiring space for capturing musical expression and experimentation in New Jersey’s most interesting town. Gorgeous acoustics, a curated combination of vintage and modern recording gear, an extensive microphone collection, and a compelling variety of instruments come together in a good-vi

bes downtown location, designed by legendary studio designer George Augspurger. It is a new HQ for owner/operator Ray Ketchem, a longtime award-winning indie rock producer, whose recent projects have ranged from soup-to-nuts album recording, to mixing, to session work for a dynamic mix of clients such as Luna, Guided by Voices, and Versus.

This year, give the gift of inspiration — and music — to the young creative person in your life.For CYBER MONDAY ONLY, t...
11/27/2025

This year, give the gift of inspiration — and music — to the young creative person in your life.
For CYBER MONDAY ONLY, this Monday, December 1st, is offering 25% off their Recording & Production Summer Camps at

These camps are designed for young people to spend a week inside a working recording studio, learning how music is captured, shaped, and produced. No prior recording experience is needed — just curiosity about the studio world.

Requirements:

These camps are for students ages 12–18 who already have playing experience and are comfortable with their instrument. They are intended for developing young musicians who want to deepen their understanding of studio recording and production. Students should have the ability to follow musical direction and actively participate in the recording process.

Two sessions are available for 2026:

Week 1: July 27–31

Week 2: August 17–21

For anyone interested in sound, storytelling, or the world behind the music they love, this is a meaningful entry point — and Cyber Monday offers the best rate of the year.

Details & registration: https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/montclair/music-camps

Here's Celeste Corsano's "XS" with a brilliantly animated video by Brother JT.
11/03/2025

Here's Celeste Corsano's "XS" with a brilliantly animated video by Brother JT.

Written by Celeste Corsano Video concept/animation: Brother JTVocals/Keyboard: Celeste CorsanoGuitar: James MastroDrums / Synth Bass : Ray KetchemBass: David...

Out today! The Prefab Sprout classic, “Cars and Girls”, as envisioned by  and  and their fabulous band, The King Canutes...
10/21/2025

Out today! The Prefab Sprout classic, “Cars and Girls”, as envisioned by and and their fabulous band, The King Canutes - featuring the lovely backing vocals of , bassist and drumming by .

Pre-order the LP over at Bandcamp from

10/05/2025

Finally saw live! They did not disappoint.

P.S. PNC Bank is a terribly run venue.

Excellent session yesterday recording sitar and vocals with the multi-talented
10/02/2025

Excellent session yesterday recording sitar and vocals with the multi-talented

Out today on ! The first single from the upcoming debut full-length by The King Canutes , featuring the uncompromising  ...
09/23/2025

Out today on ! The first single from the upcoming debut full-length by The King Canutes , featuring the uncompromising on trumpet, on bass+b-vox, on drums, on b-vox with me producing and mixing
Available for pre-order over on Bandcamp

09/13/2025

Thanks to Ed Seifert for including Magic Door + Elk City + The Thousand Pities in the lyrics for his song, "Montclair." Performed last night at Outpost in the Burbs!

 wrote a bunch of great songs. Then he enlisted guitar-hook master, , and ace bassist,  to work on arrangements. The tri...
07/09/2025

wrote a bunch of great songs.
Then he enlisted guitar-hook master, , and ace bassist, to work on arrangements.
The trio came to to play drums and capture the noise at . The result is the self-titled album by - out everywhere today on !

Hey! Here's a recent live recording/video shoot at Magic Door.
05/30/2025

Hey! Here's a recent live recording/video shoot at Magic Door.

LaFolie Austral - Hasta La Raiz | La Maza Mashup Lead Vocals: Karelys De La Cruz Guitar: Raul AbbadBass: Meyling Wong Percussion: Daniel Del Carpio Drums: Pe...

Freshly back from  service and sounding as great as ever. My favorite EQ for electric guitar.
02/13/2025

Freshly back from service and sounding as great as ever. My favorite EQ for electric guitar.

"Elfin Flower With Knees" with drums recorded at Magic Door, is shared by BrooklynVegan today!
01/22/2025

"Elfin Flower With Knees" with drums recorded at Magic Door, is shared by BrooklynVegan today!

'Universe Room' is out February 7 via GBV Inc

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133 Glenridge Avenue
Montclair, NJ
07042

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