Testimonials

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  "Working with Steven is a joy. It is very satisfying working with a person that approaches his craft with as much enthusiasm as we do with spoken word and poetry. His talent in sound engineering is solid but his true aptitude is helping artists bring their best in the booth. While in the studio Stev

  en does all he can to create a professional and creative space. I look forward to working with him in the future."

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  James Hickman

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  A good producer/engineer knows a little about music, a lot about software, and a ton about sound reinforcement; but what makes a great engineer is an understanding of an artist's mindset that allows him or her to bring to life that artist's vision to its fullest potential. Whether it's the willingne

  ss to tell an artist hard truths, or the focus to sit at a console for hours on end to polish a few seconds of audio, Mr. Lance has demonstrated to me the drive and professionalism necessary to achieve greatness in his field. My working relationship with Mr. Lance has hopefully only just begun. There are few people that I've come across in a studio setting that can approach his level of dedication to making sure every record he produces is of impeccable quality.

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  David Banuelos, session bassist

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  I've been recording for ten years, mostly in hole in the wall basement studios through out the North West region. I have released many projects and worked with all sorts of artists. It wasn't until this last summer, when I met up with Steven Mercury Lance and Hidef Studio's, that I finally have been

  able to release quality music. I met many different people and performed countless shows, but never at this level. I am now able to show my friends, fans, and family a caliber of sound I am very proud of. The atmosphere at the compounds of Hidef definitely makes an artist want to step up his or her game up a extra notch. Professional equipment and engineering, on behalf of Steven, will for sure keep your music goals in sight. Whether you are a serious musician or just beginning, Hidef is the only way to go.

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  L.O.U.D. Butte MT

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  I recently recorded a 10 track cd with Steven Mercury Lance down at hi-def studios during these past 6 months. When I first went inside to meet him and check the studio out I wasnt sure what to expect! Like any other time I meet somebody new. I was a little nervous and uptight! After meeting him tho

  ugh. i calmed down pretty fast! He is the most laid back, easy to get along with type of person you'll ever meet! A few days later my crew the Rappaholics came down to start recording!! Once we heard what he could do and how crisp the music he records was!! We knew that Steven "Da Murc" Lance is where we had to go for our first cd and many more to come! I would highly reccomend his production to any serious artists that jus wanna do it right! he has been more then just a producer or a sound engineer... he is a badazz much thanks for all the help brotha.

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  Jesse Saksa

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  I did a Demo with Steven and the process was probably the best I have had yet with recording. He was very easy to work with and patient when need be. The process for setting up for a drum set was very brief and he made it look easy! He had so many ideas for different sounds he could bring out of the

  kit that made it even more exciting to record. The rough mix alone sounded amazing after the track was complete and the finished product blew me away as well as everyone i have shown it to, which i was proud to show to EVERYONE. He took and made the best of his time during the recording as well as the editing and mastering, yet it didn't take him long to finish. Its easy to say he loves doing this and he is a true artist at his craft. Id recommend him for any one and everyone.

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  Tyler Briceno

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  My band, Human Facade, recorded an instrumental track with Steven Lance at HiDef Studios a few months ago. Having worked at and recorded in a high dollar studio out of state, I must admit that my expectations were pretty tempered. It's Billings, Montana for one thing, far from Nashville or Hollywood

  . Not to mention the fact that I'd only heard snippets of Steven's other projects prior to going into the studio with him. His professionalism was astounding but he was also very flexible, tracking 3 different instruments in 3 different sessions to fit our schedule. The atmosphere was also perfect, there was no pressure and he really let us come out as players and do our thing.AND THEN we heard the song! We've gotten nothing but compliments and a few people have even wondered how us blue-collar guys could afford such an extravagant project. His work ethic, his abilities, and his demeanor behind the board were all very refreshing. Needless to say we're making plans to work with Steven again.

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  Michael Schleining

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  Steve has been nothing less than impressive while I've got to work with him. He was able to show me what it took to make the vision of my work come to fruition. The end product turned out better than I envisioned. I will definitely return to HiDef (Steven Mercury's Choice Recording Studio) for my re

  cording needs.

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  Larz Christian Harcharik

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  When I first came into the studio and met Steven, I was very skeptical as to what my track would sound like after hearing it back. A couple days passed and he came back with a track and the difference from the first day to then was worlds apart better. Steven is very easy to work with, and always ha

  s creative input when needed. I highly recommend working with him as an artist, the result is amazing.

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  Austin Martin

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  Amazed!!! To take an idea and/ or vision and to bring it to life. An artist that billings needed!!! Thank you just doesn't do it.

  Travis "T.C." Blessing

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  Steve has made an enormous difference in the outcome of our project. He has turned around an album that was about to be put aside and made it sound like there was no problem. The sound quality we have now, is so much more than we ever expected. This guy knows what he is doing, but isn't afraid to ad

  mit it when he is off. A great guy to work with. Thanks Steve.

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  Josh Carter