The Creative Gym for Professional Artists

Stop renting by the hour. Start creating like a pro. Founded by New Orleans native David Lee Adams, Elation is a 12,000 square-foot multimedia center featuring industry-standard equipment and Louisiana's first Dolby Atmos 9.6.2 certified studio. Think Soho House — for creatives.

Professional equipment. 24/7 access. Your creative freedom.

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24/7 Access

Create when inspiration strikes. Smart-lock entry, full camera coverage, and face-recognition security let you work on your schedule — day or night.

Pro-Level Gear

SSL 948 console, Pro Tools HDX with dual HDX cards, Neve 1073 preamps, Sony C800G microphones, Avid S6 digital mixing board, and much more.

Music & Video

Six recording studios, a 30-foot curved Cyclorama wall, multiple set stages with green screens, hair & makeup, and a screening room — all under one roof.

Creative Community

Monthly listening parties, beat cyphers, workshops, and exclusive member showcases that connect you with the city's top creatives.

Membership Tiers

Six tiers built around how you create. Every plan includes 24/7 access, member events, and orientation.

Music Creator

$250/month
ONLY 15 MEMBERSHIPS LEFT
8 Hours
Studio B, Studio C & Podcast Suite
  • 24/7 studio access
  • Pro Tools & SSL equipment
  • Bring your own engineer or book from our vetted house list (orientation required)
  • Additional hours at member rate
  • Guest privileges
  • Member events access
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Video Creator

$350/month
ONLY 15 MEMBERSHIPS LEFT
8 Hours
Cyc Wall or Warehouse
  • 24/7 video production access
  • Professional Cyc wall
  • Warehouse space available
  • Bring your own camera op or book from our vetted house list (orientation required)
  • Additional hours at member rate
  • Member events access
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Pro Music Creator

$500/month
ONLY 6 MEMBERSHIPS LEFT
16 Hours
Studio A, Studio B, Studio C & Podcast Suite
  • Everything in Music Creator
  • Double the studio time
  • Bring your own engineer or book from our vetted house list
  • Priority booking
  • Extended guest privileges
  • VIP event access
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Pro Video Creator

$750/month
ONLY 6 MEMBERSHIPS LEFT
16 Hours
Cyc Wall or Warehouse
  • Everything in Video Creator
  • Double the production time
  • Bring your own camera op or book from our vetted house list
  • Priority booking
  • Extended guest privileges
  • VIP event access
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Ultimate Creator

$1,000/month
ONLY 5 MEMBERSHIPS LEFT
24 Hours
Music + Video Access
  • Full music studio access (including A Room)
  • Full video production access
  • Cyc wall & warehouse included
  • Bring your own team or book from our vetted house list
  • Maximum flexibility
  • Premium guest privileges
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Extreme Creator

$1,500/month
ONLY 3 MEMBERSHIPS LEFT
36 Hours
Music + Video Access
  • Everything in Ultimate Creator
  • Maximum monthly hours
  • Bring your own team or book from our vetted house list
  • First priority booking
  • Premium A Room access
  • Founding member recognition
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Every Membership Includes

Credit Rollover

Unused hours roll over for 2–3 months so you never lose time you've paid for.

Extra Hours

Need more time? Book additional hours at your discounted member rate.

Guest Access

Bring collaborators with guest privileges based on your membership tier.

House Engineer List

Access our vetted list of experienced engineers and camera operators.

Orientation Included

Complete equipment training and studio orientation before your first solo session.

Member Events

Monthly listening parties, beat cyphers, workshops, and exclusive showcases.

About Elation

Elation Studio

Our Story

David Lee Adams, CEO and New Orleans native, built his first recording studio at age 23 in West Palm Beach, Florida. After spending 9 years in Los Angeles working with artists like Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Ne-Yo, Robin Thicke, Rick Ross, Jordin Sparks, and Master P, David returned home in 2021 with a vision.

He purchased a 12,000-square-foot building in Metairie and transformed it into Louisiana's premier multimedia center — bringing industry-standard infrastructure to New Orleans so local artists and content creators can compete on a national level.

"New Orleans is home to a vast pool of talented creatives who just need the right resources to be unleashed." — David Lee Adams, Founder

World-Class Facilities

SSL Recording Studio

SSL 948 console, Pro Tools HDX with dual HDX cards, 40×40 ft live room, 8×10 ft vocal booth, Neve 1073 preamps.

Dolby Atmos Room

Louisiana's first Dolby Atmos 9.6.2 certified studio with Avid S6 digital mixing console for immersive audio.

30 ft Curved Cyc Wall

Professional photography and video production with seamless backdrop and full lighting stage.

Multiple Set Stages

Two garage sets with green screens, conference space, hair & makeup room, screening room, and branding department.

HERE’S WHAT OUR CLIENTS THINK…

Whether you are recording your next album or capturing video and photo content utilizing our curved cyclorama wall for seamless scenes, our unique studio configurations allow for diverse visual effects that elevate the production value of your photography, film, and video projects. Additionally, our facilities include a conference space, a dedicated hair and makeup room, and two separate garage sets equipped with green screens, offering comprehensive resources for all stages of production.

Recording studio with mixing console, speakers, and a large TV on patterned walls and ceiling, with two black chairs.
Two men sitting on beige armchairs with microphones, a small wooden table with a can labeled "CHOPPA" between them, and a black background with a white logo behind them.
A film crew setting up a shot in a music studio, with a man holding a boom microphone over a seated man in front of audio equipment.
A behind-the-scenes view of a video recording or interview setup, featuring studio lighting, cameras on tripods, a round table with four chairs, and a black blank backdrop on the wall.
Empty studio setup with two blue chairs and a small wooden table in the center, surrounded by large studio lights, with a bookshelf, plants, and gray textured wall in the background.
Empty black stage with six monitor screens on the left and a painted backdrop with a large blue and white target and blue wavy lines on the right.
A recording studio with green walls, two white chairs with microphones, a cabinet with a lamp, a book, and a decorative object on it, a black floor, and ceiling lights.
A modern conference room with black walls, a long black conference table, and ten black leather chairs. There's an abstract painting on the left wall and large windows on the right side, showing an outdoor view with musical equipment.
Colorful graffiti wall with cartoonish blob faces in bright colors, and the word 'Elation' in neon style, inside a narrow hall with dark flooring and black ceiling lighting.
A dark room with purple lighting and acoustic foam panels, featuring a neon sign that says 'Elation New Orleans' on the back wall.
Music stage with two vintage reel-to-reel tape decks, a guitar hanging on the wall, and a sign with quote: "Sing hard for the sunshine, pray hard for the rain."
A band playing music on a stage with a pink background and a large decorative plant wall art.
Empty indoor performance or presentation space with chairs arranged on a rug, a white backdrop, and stage lighting equipment hanging from a metal rig above.
Indoor studio with green and blue screens, lights, and camera equipment, and a small person standing in front of the green screen, with a wooden staircase and a painted wall with target design.
A professional recording studio with multiple speakers, soundproofing panels, a mixing console, two chairs, a computer, and neon signs that say 'Elation' on the back wall.
Photographer taking a portrait of a man sitting in a photography studio with boxes of cheese curl snacks beside him. Studio lighting and equipment are visible.
A large group of diverse people in colorful outfits posing for a photo in a photography studio. The studio has studio lights, a plain backdrop, and various equipment visible. Some people are sitting, while others stand around, some smiling and lookin
Group of five people standing in a photo studio with a white background, with two people in silhouette in the foreground. The individuals are dressed casually, some wearing hats and sunglasses, and appear to be posing or engaging with each other.
A woman holding a guitar standing on a white photography studio background, with a photographer taking her picture, lighting equipment, and a large white seamless backdrop.
Recording studio with two white chairs, two microphones, green plants, a wooden side table, a black bookshelf with decorative items, and studio lighting.