Steve Vertigan makes you feel welcome regardless of where you are at in your musical journey. His expertise and career in the music industry are impressive, yet he sees peoples potential and genuinely cares about your music. On the website it says every client and every project is equally important, this is what they stand for and what I have experienced. His ethical practise is outstanding in an industry that is not always easy to navigate who to trust. The decor of the studio is cosy and relaxing. Steve's warm and honest enthusiasm matches his excellent audio engineer skills. I would not go anywhere else to record. He has not only been an audio engineer but also a mentor and I feel very privileged to be able to work with him. I would recommend anybody to Soggy Dog Recording Studios from professionals to people dipping their toes into music and experimenting with it. Be sure to have a look at his website and his team titled Our People

During my preparation for my honours in Jazz (Monash) I used this recording studio to record my set, initially for demos and practise and then with session musicians for an EP. Steve, the owner/producer/engineer, is not just a highly skilled musician and sound engineer, he also manages to create such a creative, warm and inspiring atmosphere in this studio in the Dandenongs. It was like recording in a retreat. Feasible, with access to high end session musicians, Steve has supplied the goods for all my musical, creative and human needs. (Yes, thanks for the litres of coffee, juice and the ton of bickies ;). I'll be back.

I have known Steve since 2010.He was the first engineer/producer that I'd worked with,so it was all a bit new for me.I need not have worried, as Steve, after much cutting, pasting and session playing by him,took my rough demo's and turned them into great sounding tracks.
I have since recorded a number of times with Steve and every time I do,it's professional but also hugely enjoyable as well. He has sourced top quality session muso's for me at the drop off a hat and often gives much needed advice as to song structure,chords and special effects.

Besides which,he's a champion fellow-down to earth, easy going and very switched on.

I have been a customer of Steve's for the past 3 years and every time we get together - it's fun!! Steve and his Soggy Dog Studio deliver the best results, support and assistance to everyone - even me and I really cannot sing! But with Steve's help miracles happen!! Thank you for taking the very ordinary and turning it into the EXTRA ordinary Steve - see you same time next year!!

Approximate cost: $200

I would like to thank Steve for making my lifetime dream of
becoming a singer (if only for my family) come true. Your patience, expertise and knowledge brought the best of my abilities shine through. you make people feel comfortable and explain things so that everyone feels special. thank you again l am forever grateful and will definitely do it again.

Steve is very professional and the finishes are just fantastic. As barely a fan of music, the sense of being a professional singer is definitely worth the cost.

My son is mastering his CD here as I am writing this review. Steve has been an invaluable help on this project. I initially wondered why people would come all the way out here for their recordings when there must surely be studios a lot closer. Now I know, its certainly worth the drive for the great studio and access to Steve's knowledge and equipment. Highly recommended.

We recorded a full album of original songs, just released under the name 'Hucster'; the recording was done last Dec/Jan/Feb. Steve was involved with production and played some keyboard parts too. The whole project was first rate, with the result being better than excellent. Steve is one of the most knowledgeable engineers I have ever met, and his studio set up (particularly the drum room :)) is fantastic. I couldn't recommend Steve or his studio more highly to anyone contemplating any recording project!

I recorded a CD. Steve was very professional,helpful and very talented. Its obvious that steve is very passionate about his profession and that's why it was great to work with him, thanks

Approximate cost: $225.00

Once again I was able to work with Steve in recording my original song, it was again excellently mixed and I was very happy in the way it turned out. He is so enjoyable to work with because he understands what you have to say and makes valid inputs where needed. Overall I was extremely impressed with the result of my recording and cannot wait to be back to record my next song.