Front Rehearsal Room
The Front Room is Beatentrack’s experimental room— a constantly evolving space designed for both rehearsal sound recording and livestreaming.
Room Availability
Equipment in this Room
LD Systems Dave 8 XS
The Dave 8X is the backbone of the Front Room’s sound delivery — compact, powerful, and built for communal resilience. Ideal for rehearsals, playback, and live testing, it offers punchy clarity across genres without overwhelming the space.
- System Power: 350W total — 150W subwoofer + 2 × 100W satellites
- Frequency Response: 45 Hz – 19 kHz — full-range coverage for most rehearsal needs
- Max SPL: 117 dB — loud enough for small gigs, tight enough for studio control
- Built-in A/B Amplifier: Powers both sub and satellites — no external amp needed
- Input Options: XLR, TRS (jack), and RCA — flexible for mixers, interfaces, and playback devices
- Speaker Twist Outputs: Secure satellite connections with 180° phase reverse option
- Limiter Protection: Prevents overload and extends system lifespan
The HT Stage 100 is a 100-watt all-valve guitar amp head designed for professional stage and studio use. Known for its tonal versatility, it features three footswitchable channels and six distinct voices, making it ideal for everything from clean ambient textures to saturated high-gain riffs.
🔧 Core Specifications
- Power Output: 100 watts RMS
- Valves:
- Preamp: 2 × ECC83
- Power: 4 × EL34
- Channels:
- Clean: Boutique-style with two voicing modes — British Class A and Dynamic US
- Overdrive 1 & 2: Each with two voicing modes and ISF control
- Voices: 6 total — footswitchable for live flexibility
- ISF (Infinite Shape Feature): Allows seamless blending between British and American EQ characteristics
Blackstar HT Stage 100
Boss Katana 100
A modern classic built for versatility, the Katana-100 MkII delivers 100 watts of stage-ready power with deep tone-shaping and onboard effects. Ideal for rehearsals, livestreams, and studio sessions, it’s a plug-and-play powerhouse that suits beginners and pros alike.
🔧 Core Specifications:
- Power Output: 100 watts
- Speaker: Custom 12″
- Amp Characters: 5 types — Clean, Crunch, Lead, Brown, Acoustic
- Voicing Variations: Each amp type has 2 voicings, doubling tonal options
- Effects Engine:
- 5 simultaneous effect categories: Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, Reverb
- 60+ effect types via BOSS Tone Studio editor
- Tone Settings: 8 onboard memory slots for quick recall
- Power Control: 0.5W / 50W / 100W — great for low-volume rehearsals or full-band jams
- ⚡ 500 watts of clean power — built for punch, clarity, and headroom
- 🎚️ Classic 3-band EQ with bright switch for tonal flexibility
- 🔌 XLR direct out for seamless live or studio integration
- 🧱 Solid-state design with tube-emulated warmth and reliability
- 🔄 Passive/active input switch accommodates all bass types
- 🧰 Rack-mountable and road-ready — ideal for communal setups and quick swap
Hartke LH500 Bass Amp Head
Pearl Forum Drums with Pearl ICON Rack
- 🪘 5-piece shell pack with punchy tone — ideal for rock, funk, and rehearsal use
- 🏗️ Pearl ICON rack system replaces traditional stands for a cleaner, faster setup
- 🎯 Double-braced hardware ensures stability under heavy playing
- 🔄 Modular layout supports quick reconfiguration for different drummers or mic setups
- 🎤 Pre-rigged for studio/live use — easy to integrate with mics and outboard gear
- 🧰 Communal-ready: durable, intuitive, and easy to reset between session
- 🎹 Full 88-key touch-sensitive keyboard for expressive, piano-like feel
- 🔊 AWM tone generation delivers rich, realistic acoustic piano sound
- 🎶 Includes multiple instrument voices (e.g. strings, brass, organ) for creative versatility
- 🧠 Built-in auto accompaniment with rhythm, bass, and chord features for solo or ensemble play
- 💾 Performance memory allows users to store and recall custom settings
- 🎛️ Split and dual voice modes enable layered or left/right hand voice combinations
- 🔌 MIDI-compatible for integration with external devices and music softwar
Yamaha CVP-35 Clavinova
Extras in Front Rehearsal Room
The following extras are available in the Front Rehearsal Room and can be added as an extra when you make your booking at Beatentrack.
An engineer will sit with your band and assist you recording a demo or draft for your band.
Audio will be saved locally to master and then uploaded to a shared Google Drive account the band gets full access to.
Engineer (£12.50ph)
This will give you a login in the Front Rehearsal's computer so you can record your band yourself.
You MUST bring your own portable hard drive to use this service.
Please read terms and conditions here
TERMS AND CONDITIONS (RENT-A-DAW)
(No Engineer)
- This extra gives you access to the computer in the studio.
- The computer can only be used if this Extra has been selected and will be disabled at other times.
- For this service you will not receive technical support for any issues and you are expected to solve the problem yourself.
- Access to the rack is restricted to prevent damage to the equipment.
- Users are not allowed modify the cabling of the DI boxes.
Rent-A-DAw (£8.00ph)
(No Engineer)
Recording Gear
The Front Room is powered by a UMC1820 (master) and a ADA8200
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Recording Software
Cakewalk
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Livestreaming Service
The Front Room isn’t just for rehearsing — it’s a launchpad for visibility and income.
By uniting under one shared YouTube channel, we livestream as many sessions as possible, building subscribers and unlocking features like Super Chats and donations.
The goal? To become the first studio where you can earn money by jamming, learning, or simply showing up.
Whether you're a beginner finding your groove or a seasoned artist refining your set, your time here can contribute to a growing platform — one that rewards creativity, collaboration, and consistency.