soundsource

I’m Will, a Pittsburgh-based DJ, producer, and musician with 16 years of experience behind the decks.

Soundsource was born from a simple frustration: club-standard equipment is extremely expensive to purchase and nearly impossible to rent. Most DJs end up practicing on gear that falls short of the real thing.

Soundsource changes that by allowing DJs at any level to book time, walk in, and get their hands on the same gear used at the world’s top venues — all without gatekeeping, judgment, or breaking the bank.

My hope is that Soundsource becomes a springboard for local artists and a catalyst for Pittsburgh’s electronic music scene to grow, collaborate, and level up.

Sound interesting? Book your first session.

See our studio page.

Sessions are available in flexible blocks of up to 4 hours. Use our online scheduler to view the next available times.

When you make a booking, you’ll be sent unique codes that grant you access to the building and studio suite. The codes only work during your booking time.

Whether you're planning for a big gig or squeezing in a late night practice session, we’ll be ready for you.

Absolutely. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned club DJ, this space is for everyone. It’s judgment-free, stress-free, and made for learning.

Soundsource is designed to be fully self-service — but we’ll provide helpful guides, videos, and gear walk-throughs so you can show up and get spinning right away.

The easiest way is to bring a USB stick loaded with your tracks, prepped using Rekordbox — Pioneer’s free music management software. Rekordbox lets you analyze your tracks, set hot cues and loops, and organize playlists so they load instantly on the CDJ-3000 players.

Here’s what we recommend:

• Use a USB 3.0 stick (FAT32 formatted)

• Prepare your music in Rekordbox (learn how)

You’re welcome to bring one guest with you per session. This helps us keep the studio secure and clean while still allowing for collaboration or support. Whether it’s a friend, photographer, or someone learning alongside you, we’re all for it.

Please note:

• Maximum of one guest per session

• No parties or group gatherings

• The registered renter is responsible for guest conduct and any damage

Need to bring more than one person for something special — like a B2B session, recording crew, or creative shoot? Reach out ahead of time. We’re happy to work with you when accommodations make sense.

Yes — like most studios, Soundsource has basic security cameras in place to help protect the space, the gear, and everyone who uses it.

When you book a session, you’ll have private access to the studio only during your reserved time. The gear will automatically shut off when your session ends, and the door will lock until the next booking begins.

This setup helps keep the studio running smoothly for everyone. If damage or misuse occurs, we'll be able to review footage and follow up as needed — but our goal is to keep things simple, low-key, and focused on the music.