About Us

Located in the heart of the Chelsea district of New York City, Pilot Recording Studios was founded in 1992 by owner, chief engineer and producer, Will Schillinger. It was designed by Frank Comentale with additional design by Wilbur Systems Limited.

With a host of staff engineers and producers including Will Schillinger, Danny “Kootch” Kortchmar, Matt Shane, David Fogelman, Jerome Fox and Merle Chornuk. Pilot offers the state-of –the – art in analog and digital recording. Pilot has been the site of sessions ranging from major record label music production to film scoring to a host of other multimedia applications. Pilot is also home to In Store CD Schillinger's custom CD production company.

Pilot has earned a reputation for recording outstanding “live” sounds from basics to the most involved multiformat productions. Known for our amazing drum and guitar collections with over thirty-five of each as well as our collections of other vintage instruments, amplifiers and microphones, there is no shortage of great sounds.

Pilot Recording Studios derives its name from Schillinger’s love of flying, a passion second only to audio and recording. The kind of precision, attention to detail and reliability that are critical to aviation are amply evident in Pilot’s recording standards and high caliber of maintenance.

We cordially invite you to contact us regarding booking or a personal tour of the facility. In the meantime, please peruse our website and become acquainted with the many features and possibilities Pilot Recording Studios has to offer your project.

Thank You, Will Schillinger and the staff at Pilot.